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.                                                                         

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.

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:

•  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 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.

• 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

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.