St Kilda Foreshore - A guided trail
Walking includes more than people who stride or stroll. It also includes those who get around by wheeling in their chairs, or with the help of their walking sticks, or pushed in strollers.
Walk and Talk 2008
Guided Neighbourhood Walks Program
- A free program of walks that explores the heritage treasures of the seven neighbourhood precincts of Port Phillip.
- Our walking strategy encourages residents to walk rather than drive.
- Walking is great for our environment, great for our health, great for the local economy and great for connecting to our neighbours.
Bookings
Email walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au or phone the Walk Line 9209 6522. Your booking will be confirmed either by return phone call or email. However please remember that unless your booking has been confirmed either by phone or by email, you are not guaranteed of a place on the walk.
Important: Bookings close Friday 4pm, the week leading up to the WEEKEND walk.
Numbers
Numbers are limited to twenty places (20) but extra walks may be added if demand is sufficient. You can book up to three walks ahead. Walk dates and events are subject to change and it is advisable to check local papers and the council's newsletter 'Divercity' closer to the date for confirmation.
Cancellation
If unable to attend a walk for which you have booked, please call ASAP (phone 9209 6522). This will enable others to attend in your place.
What to bring
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress carefully for the weather. If in doubt, ring Weather Call 1196. If rain seems likely, bring an umbrella.
Families are welcome, all walks are conducted at a leisurely pace. Arrive five minutes early as walks may depart from the meeting point promptly at the scheduled time.
Public transport directions
ring 131 638 or visit Metlink Melbourne or see our transport map of Port Phillip:
http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/attachments/o48.pdf
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!
walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.
Made in Port
Sunday 7 December 2008, 10.00am - 12noon
Neighborhood: Port Melbourne
Leader: Janet Bolitho
From marine engines to whiskey, it was made in Port. We visit former industrial sites where an amazing variety of goods were once manufactured by the wharves but have now succumbed to demolition or transformation into glamorous apartment blocks.
Meeting place: Beacon Cove Light Rail Stop 129 (side nearest the Beacon Cove Foodstore), Melway 2J A6.
There are a number of groups that run guided walks in the Port Phillip area. The friends of St Kilda cemetery run walks around the cemetery. Details for their walks can be found on their website Friends of St Kilda Cemetery.
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Self guided walks in Port Phillip
 See  Walks in Port Phillip - A guide by Meyer Eidelson for various walks in the City of Port Phillip, complete with maps, trail notes, local history and details of the animal inhabitants you might see along the way.
New Self Guided Foreshore and Solar System Walks (now printer friendly)
Kids Foreshore - Self Guided Trail for Kids
Solar System - Self Guided Walk
St Kilda Foreshore - A guided trail
You might also be interested in the following walking tours:
Walking Groups
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Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House Walking and Talking Group
Details are as follows:
This is a self-managed group and will decide where to walk and for how long. Join this motivated and relaxed social group and explore the neighbourhood of Port Melbourne and surrounds.
Where: meet at Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House, corner of Liardet and Nott Sts, Port Melbourne. (Melway ref: 2J E4-E5).
When: 9.30am Wednesday.
Cost: Free
Please ring PMNH on 9645 1476 before you come so we can put your name down.
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Alma Road Neighbourhood House Walking Group
Details: All residents of Port Phillip welcome
Where: Alma Road Neighbourhood House
When: Fridays Meet 10 am
Cost: Free
Contact 9525 8746
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Port Phillip Community Group
Details: An inclusive program that welcomes people of all abilities. Specifically designed for people in Rooming Houses and those on low incomes within the City of Port Phillip. Requires a degree of fitness for a 5 - 6 km graded Walk
Where: Varying locations around metro Melbourne
When: Monthly bush walks, bookings essential
Cost: $4 includes transport & bbq lunch
Contact: 9534 0777
Details: For older Active, SRS
Where: Locations vary
When: Thursdays, 8.30 am to 1.30 pm
Cost: $4 includes pick up to location
Contact: 9209 6738
Want to set up your own walking group?
The City of Port Phillip's Sustainable Transport Unit can help you and support your group with promotions and ideas.
Here are a few tips:
- Choose an area
- Choose a time and how often you want to walk with a small group
- Set a focus - physical activity/exercise, companionable chat, walk the dog, end up at a pub or coffee shop
- Decide on a contact system - email or mobile phone/SMS
- Make a simple flyer or notice
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Walking groups and walking clubs in Victoria
The Department of Human Services maintains a list of walking clubs and walking groups in Victoria. See www.health.vic.gov.au details by searching on keywords such as "walking clubs" or "walking groups".
More information
Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713.
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