M~M2014 Timetable and Map

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Station name and location details		Distance to Next Station	Walking Time* (approx)	Station features and walking notes
Friday 9th May 2014
Station 1	Big Rock You Yangs Regional Park 5 Branch Road Lara 3212	Station opens: 1:00pm Canoe departs: 3:30pm		2:30pm-3:30pm Gathering of the Elders Ceremony Walking Circle: Ochre, Wood and Sand
En route	From: You Yangs To: Lara RSL Hall	12.7km	2hr 30min	Downhill into dusk. Follow the edge of the park to Flinders Avenue. Walk along the road past farmland into the sunset, through Serendip Wildlife Sanctuary, along grass reserves and Kevin Hoffman Walk. An informal grass path leads into suburban streets, and on to the Lara RSL. Path: Steep descent. Gravel, sealed and grass paths. One of the longer sections.
Station 2	Lara RSL Hall 2 Rennie Street Lara 3212	Station opens: 5:00pm Canoe arrives: 5:55pm Canoe departs: 6:10pm		Evening BBQ fundraiser at the historic RSL Hall. Walking Circle: Floating Candles and Weather Balloon
En route	From: Lara RSL Hall To: Limeburners Lagoon	6.3km	1hr 15min	Bring your lantern or torch along for the night walk along Hovells Creek through native plantings. Pass near the Hume and Hovell monument, through grasslands, then along the bike trail. Path: Flat sealed footpaths and some narrow, uneven dirt paths.
Station 3	Limeburners Lagoon End of Foreshore Road Corio 3214	Station opens: 6:25pm Canoe arrives: 7:20pm Canoe departs: 7:35pm		Rotunda by the moonlit lagoon. Refreshments, Geelong Grammar, wetlands, bird life, saltbush revegetation. Walking Circle: Night-lit Vegetation
En route	From: Limeburners Lagoon To: Moorpanyal Park	4.8km	55min	Walk along the Western Bay Walk with the big ships, and see the dramatic lights of the industrial heartland against the backdrop of the City. Path: Mostly sealed, flat footpaths, with some narrow grassy dirt paths
Station 4	Moorpanyal Park Corner The Esplanade and Seabeach Parade North Shore 3214	Station opens: 7:30pm Canoe arrives: 8:25pm Canoe departs: 8:40pm		Peaceful bay view, refreshments. Walking Circle: Night Reef – Crocheted Coral and Ceramic Shells
En route	From: Moorpanyal Park To: Steampacket Gardens	6.7km	1hr 25min	Continue the Western Bay Walk, and Bob McGovan Path all the way to the City Waterfront, twinkling lights, boats and piers. Path: Mostly sealed, narrow and flat. Some steep slopes.
Station 5	Steampacket Gardens Eastern Beach Road between Moorabool and Yarra Streets Geelong 3220	Station opens: 7:00pm Canoe arrives: 10:00pm Canoe stays overnight.		Night lights across the bay, bars, restaurants and cafés, historic Carousel, public art, skate park, Poppykettle Playground, Cunningham Pier. Be sure to book accommodation. Walking Circle: Illuminated Shopping Bags – the largest Circle
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Station 5	Steampacket Gardens Eastern Beach Road between Moorabool and Yarra Streets Geelong 3220	Station opens: 5:30am Canoe departs: 6:00am		Take in the Bay view and Cunningham Pier at dawn, and see the city wake up as the sun rises.
En route	From: Steampacket Gardens To: Barwon River Rowing Precinct	2.9km	30min	Walk from the Bay to the Barwon River in just half an hour past Kardinia Park, home of the Geelong Cats, to breakfast on the river. Path: Good sealed footpath and traffic lights, steep slopes.
Station 6	Barwon River Rowing Precinct Bob Morrell Reserve North bank of the river between Moorabool Street and La Trobe Boulevard South Geelong 3220	Station opens: 6:00am Canoe arrives: 6:30am Canoe departs: 6:45am		Delicious breakfast on sale, edible stage, kids activities, Barwon River views. Walking Circle: Food Can Donations
En route	From: Barwon River Rowing Precinct To: Christies Road Leopold	10.6km	2hr 30min	Walk along the river, then by footpath through older residential areas of South and East Geelong, then onto the Bellarine Rail Trail. Remnant and indigenous vegetation, wildlife, safe and tranquil environment. One of the longest sections. Path: Mostly sealed, easy and flat, steady climb in places. Some sections not sealed.
Station 7	Christies Road Leopold 107 Christies Road Leopold 3224	Station opens: 8:30am Canoe arrives: 9:30am Canoe departs: 9:45am		BBQ fundraiser by the Bellarine Rail Trail, music and song. Walking Circle: Grassland Planting
En route	From: Christies Road Leopold To: Drysdale Station	7.6km	1hr 33min	Continue along the Bellarine Rail Trail. Rare grasses, rolling hills, vineyards and You Yangs views. Path: Mostly sealed, some sections unsealed.
Station 8	Drysdale Station Portarlington Road off Station Street Drysdale 3222	Station opens: 10:00am Canoe arrives: 11:15am Canoe departs:11:30am		Historic Drysdale Station will be open to the public. Abundant produce from Geelong’s farming community on sale – olive oil, wine, vegetables, berries etc. Lake Lorne, music and song. Walking Circle: Artwork Woven From Bellarine Produce
En route	From: Drysdale Station To: Swan Bay Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre	13.9km	2hr 46min	Continue along the Rail Trail to Queenscliff through the farming heartland of the Bellarine. Claim kudos for conquering the longest section of the contemporary songline. Path: Uneven gravel surface near Drysdale Station, then mostly unsealed with some sealed sections at the Swan Bay end. Walk on road for the final 1.2km and finish on gravel.
Station 9	Swan Bay Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre 2A Bellarine Highway Queenscliff 3225	Station opens: 1:00pm Canoe arrives: 2:15pm Canoe departs:2:30pm		Welcome to the Borough of Queenscliffe, after your walk along Swan Bay an international RAMSAR site. Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre open to explore. Walking Circle: Statement Bottles
En route	From: Swan Bay Marine & Freshwater Discovery Centre To: Point Lonsdale Village	2.8km	33min	Walk the promenade with stunning coastal views of The Heads, accompanied by sounds of wildlife. Path: Cross a gravel car park, then up a steep, uneven climb to a mostly sealed, flat and sandy promenade.
Station 10	Point Lonsdale Village Parkland opposite 15 Point Lonsdale Road Point Lonsdale 3225	Station opens: 2:00pm Canoe arrives: 3:00pm Canoe departs: 3:15pm		Cafes and stunning bay vistas. Walking Circle: Miniature Sandstone Circle and Sound Sculpture - the smallest Circle
En route	From: Point Lonsdale Village To: Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club	8.5km	1hr 40min	Through Moonah groves and on past the lighthouse and Marine National Park. Be invigorated by the rolling surf of Bass Strait. The rare Hooded Plover breeds in this area. Path: Be prepared for a challenging walk along the beach at mid-tide. Includes gravel road shoulder, uneven sandy path with steps, steep climbs on bitumen and sand dunes, and soft wet sand.
Station 11	Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Reserve Surf Beach Road Ocean Grove 3226	Station opens: 4:00pm Canoe arrives: 5:05pm Canoe departs: 5:20pm		Café, magnificent surf beach. Plastic bag artwork. Walking Circle: Sandcastles
En route	From: Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club To: Barwon Heads Foreshore	3km	26min	The final stage is a gentle walk on sand and then a twisting pathway to the iconic walking bridge at the Barwon River mouth. Bring your lantern or torch to light the way. Path: Soft sand, uneven gravel path and gravel car parks.
Station 12	Barwon Heads Foreshore Rotunda opp Barwon Heads Hotel, Cnr Ewing Blyth Dr and Jetty Rd, Barwon Heads 3227	Station opens: 4:00pm Canoe arrives: 5:40pm		Welcome to Barwon Heads – a delightful fishing village with cafes and restaurants. The end of the journey followed by the Fire on Water ceremony. Food and drink stalls at the Walking Circle. Light your lantern for the final ceremony. Good idea to book ahead for dinner afterwards. Why not stay the night? Walking Circle: Sand, Ochre, People and Song 6:00pm-7:00pm Fire on Water Ceremony

M~M2014 Timetable and Map

Friday 9th May 2014

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