Walking

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Annual Report Walk and Talk Program 2009

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 by 4pm of the Friday immediately proceeding the weekend of the walk. There are no bookings on weekends.

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. 

Cancellations
If you cannot use your place, then perhaps others can use your place. Please cancel prior to the weekend of the walk on 9209 6522.

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 
Transport Map of Port Phillip

Travelsmart Map of Port Phillip

NEW! 2010 WALK AND TALK PROGRAM

JANUARY 30th, SATURDAY 5.00PM – 7.00PM
Is it possible to live for free from our streets and urban spaces in 2010? Learn the ways that people have harvested free resources before and after settlement until today.  Share your own ideas and your childhood scavenging memories.
Neighbourhood: Elwood     Leader: Meyer Eidelson   

Meeting Place: Corner Addison St and Meredith St, Elwood

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!  walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.

FEBRUARY 21, SUNDAY 10AM - MIDDAY
Visit sites of historic protests in Port Melbourne. They include temperance society campaigns, the waterside strikes, the Webb Dock rail protest, destruction of Centenary Bridge, demolition of the Mission to Seamen and the anti-amalgamation campaign.
Neighbourhood: Port Melbourne   Leader: Janet Bolitho  

Meeting Place: Station Pier (land end) Beach St

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!  walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.

MARCH 14, SUNDAY 10AM - MIDDAY
St Vincents Gardens is within one of Australia’s most historic streetscapes. Discover the lives of famous and notable residents from councilors, factory inspectors, estate agents, plumbers, politicians and biscuit makers.
Neighbourhood: Albert Park  Leader: Kay Rowan 

Meeting Place: Albert Park Lightrail Station, Ferrars St, near Bridport St

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!  walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.

APRIL SUNDAY 18, 10AM - MIDDAY
Port Melbourne is anticipating the installation of ’Answering the Call', a statue commemorating the history of the Australian Navy.  Explore Port Melbourne's 150 year old connection with the navy including former HMAS Lonsdale, the naval drill hall, training sheds and more.
Neighbourhood: Port Melbourne   Leader: Janet Bolitho 

Meeting Place:  Port Melbourne Yacht Squadron, Corner Beach St and Bay St

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!  walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.

MAY 8TH, SATURDAY 2.00PM – 4.00PM
Discover the magnificent art deco buildings of St Kilda’s foreshore including The Esplanade, Robe Street, Fitzroy Street, the Eildon estate, Acland Street and O’Donnell Garden.
Neighbourhood: St Kilda  Leader: Patricia Convery 

Meeting Place: Luna Park Entrance

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!  walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.

JUNE 20th, SUNDAY 10.0AM - 12.30PM (Tour One)
JUNE 20th, SUNDAY 1.30PM - 3.30PM (Tour Two)
Explore inside nine extraordinary buildings in the City of Port, opened up especially for this occasion. To see it all we will be traveling by community bus, so book early for limited places!
Neighbourhoods: St Kilda, Port Melbourne and South Melbourne  Leaders: Janet Bolitho, Meyer Eidelson, Kay Rowan

Meeting Place: South Melbourne Town Hall (front steps) Bank St

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!  walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.

JULY SUNDAY 18, 10.00AM - MIDDAY
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Port Melbourne with a visit to some distinctive Port Melbourne icons including the Trugo Club, Lagoon Pier and the (former) Swallow and Ariel biscuit factory. View the special 150th Exhibition in Port Melbourne Town Hall.
Neighbourhood: Port Melbourne   Leaders: Kay Rowan & Janet Bolitho  

Meeting Place: Port Melbourne Yacht Squadron, Corner Beach St & Bay St

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!  walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.

AUGUST 14, SATURDAY 2.00PM – 4.00PM
Discover the history of key buildings, personalities, shops, theatres, shoemakers, factories, churches and bakeries in Middle Park with support  from locals from the recently formed  Middle Park History Group. Contribute your own memories.
Neighbourhood: Middle Park  Leaders: Kay Rowan, Meyer Eidelson 

Meeting Place: Corner Richardson St & Armstrong St, Middle Park

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!  walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.

SEPTEMBER 4, SATURDAY 2.00 – 4.00 PM
Celebrate 150 years of our stunning St Kilda Botanical Gardens. Our tour looks at how the historic plantings, built features and layout have evolved since the garden’s earliest uses as a cattle pound, nightsoil depot and gravel pit!
Neighbourhood: St Kilda  Leader: Patricia Convery 

Meeting Place: Rear garden of the Ecocentre, corner Herbert St & Blessington St

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!  walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522

OCTOBER 16, SATURDAY 3.00PM – 5.00PM
Port Melbourne’s past and present piers have been entry points for millions of people not only to Sandridge but the colony of Victoria. Piers such as Station, Princes, Lagoon and Town Pier tell important stories of migration, war, railways, trade, fishing, coal, waterside workers and modern leisure.
Neighbourhood: Port Melbourne  Leader: Janet Bolitho 

Meeting Place: Port Melbourne Yacht Squadron, Corner Beach St & Bay St

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!  walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.

NOVEMBER 14, SUNDAY 2.00pm - 4.00 pm
The former working class village of Montague has all but disappeared to be replaced with an industrial landscape of lanes and back streets. Walk the streets and resurrect a lost community of houses, schools, shops and personalities.
Neighbourhood: Montague  Leader: Kay Rowan 

Meeting Place: Montague Lightrail Station, Montague St, Port Melbourne

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!  walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.

DECEMBER 4 SATURDAY, 5.00PM – 7.00PM
Discover the hotels, theatres and venues on The Esplanade and Fitzroy Street which have inspired and fostered the music of many of Australia’s greatest bands and performers.
Neighbourhood: St Kilda  Leader: Meyer Eidelson 

Meeting Place: The Palais Theatre

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!  walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.

Stepping Out - Supported Walking Groups in the Inner South East

Download the PDF version of these walks.  Stepping Out PDF

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.

Self Guided Foreshore and Solar System Walks (now printer friendly)

Solar System - Self Guided Walk

St Kilda Foreshore - A guided trail

You might also be interested in the following walking tours:

• Bush Tucker Trail at Gasworks Arts Park  
• South Melbourne Historic Precincts tour which leads you on a tour from South Melbourne to Albert Park.
• Walking Trail Brochure which takes you on a walk around St Kilda foreshore.
• Clarendon Street History Walk this tour highlights the architectural diversity in the street as well as providing historical information on various sites.
• Skirt by Sea - The secret life of St Kilda in sound - an audio walking tour and map of St Kilda you can download to your portable music player.
• Ripponlea Self Guided Walk

Walking Groups

Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House Walking and Talking Group

Details are as follow: 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.

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

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

EROKE Walk Along

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

Walking groups and walking clubs in Victoria

The Department of Human Services maintains a list of walking clubs and walking groups in Victoria. See http://www.health.vic.gov.au/  details by searching on keywords such as "walking clubs" or "walking groups".

Art Deco Society

For more information, obtaining publications, participating in events and tours conducted by the Art Deco Society, click on this link  www.artdeco.org.au  .

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.