 People in the City of Port Phillip already do a lot of walking. We are just behind the Cities of Stonnington, Yarra and Melbourne in the percentage of all trips we do by walking. On weekdays, about 46.6 per cent of all our trips are walked. Only 56 per cent of all the trips we make, shorter than 800 metres, are walked. 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
This is a free program of walks that explores the heritage treasures of the seven neighbourhood precincts of Port Phillip. The CoPP 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 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.
General: 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.
Naval Gazing in Port Melbourne
Sunday 31 August 2008, 11.00 - 1.00 pm
Neighbourhood: Port Melbourne
Leader: Meyer Eidelson
Take a tour of key historical sites of both the early colonial Navy and the modern Royal Australian Navy which was based in Port Melbourne including the Navy drill hall (now Circus OZ), former HMAS Lonsdale training base, training sheds, the Great White (American) Fleet visit (1908) as well as viewing a current colourful Naval exhibition.
Meeting place: Pier Hotel, corner of Beach Road and Bay Street, Port Melbourne
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!! walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.
Pubs in Port
Sunday 14 September 2008, 10.00am - 12noon
Neighborhood: Port Melbourne
Leader: Janet Bolitho
Port Melbourne's first two pubs opened by the beach in 1840. The Gold Rush prompted another fifty-one more or so to supply a hard drinking wharf town. We explore some of the still remaining hotel buildings described in Pat Grainger's recent book 'Chartered Scoundrels'.
Meeting Place: Carpark beside Port Melbourne Yacht Club, Beach Road opposite Bay Street, Port Melbourne. Melway 57 B4.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!! walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.
Baths, Butts and Battery: The History of Beaconsfield Parade
Sunday 12 October 2008, 10.00am - 12noon
Neighborhood: Middle Park/Albert Park
Leader: Kay Rowan
This walk takes us along Beaconsfield Parade once known as the Military Road. We explore its early military origins as well as the early swimming culture of the area. We also visit the former Gasworks industrial site, now a park.
Meeting place: Outside 180 Mills Street (Shoreline flats), near corner of Mills Street and Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park Melway 57 F6.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!! walking@portphillip.vic.gov.au OR ring 9209 6522.
Street Poetry in the Poetry Streets
Sunday 9 November 2008, 10.00am - 12noon
Neighborhood: Elwood
Leader: Meyer Eidelson
Join our tour of the amazing 'Poets Corner' of Elwood. Group members can take turns to read the poetry of the thirty or so authors and poets whose names are borne aloft on street signs such as Dickens, Tennyson, Byron, Browning, Barrett and Gordon.
Meeting Place: 38 Mitford Street, corner Southey Street, Elwood, Melway 58 B12. 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.
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.
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
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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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