Walking trails and groups

Explore the city by walking and wheeling. Port Phillip has lots of safe and accessible footpaths making walking easy and fun.

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Public transport

Walking is an easy and healthy way to connect with your community and explore our local areas.

Check the weather forecast before you head out so you're prepared.

Self-guided walks

Going it solo with a map of the foreshore is the simplest way to experience the area by walking or wheeling.

Not sure where to start? Take a look at the self-guided trails we have created, and those created by Port Phillip locals on the interactive Victoria Walks' Walking Maps website.

Looking for a local walk that is accessible by wheelchair or mobility aid? Search ‘accessible walks’ on the Victoria Walks Walking Maps website.

Check out the Albert Park Lake Accessible Walk - Walking Maps.

Guided walks in Port Phillip

The City of Port Phillip runs a free program of walks that explore the history and heritage treasures of the seven neighbourhood precincts of Port Phillip.

Book a walk online or contact us on 03 9209 6522.

Local walking groups

Bushwalking Group
An inclusive program that welcomes people of all abilities. Connect with nature and other people in your community on these much loved bushwalks. Walks are on an easy grade but require a degree of fitness for the five to six kilometre walk. Lunch is provided.
Where: Varying locations around outer Melbourne
When: Bushwalks run every five to six weeks, bookings are essential
Cost: $6 - includes transport and lunch (including tea/coffee)
Contact: To register call PPCG on 03 8598 6600 or via info-support@ppcg.org.au
Want to set up your own walking group?
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, such as physical activity or exercise, companionable chat, walk the dog, end up at a pub or coffee shop
- decide on a contact system, such as email or mobile phone or SMS
- make a simple flyer or notice.

Walking trails and groups

Self-guided walks

Guided walks in Port Phillip

Local walking groups

Elwood Neighbourhood Walking Group

Port Phillip Life Activities Club (PPLAC)

Port Phillip Community Group

Set-up your own walking group

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