Merri creek, Dights Falls and Studley Park boathouse stroll and indulgence 10km

🌿 The Social Stroll Plan
Date & Time: 27 December, 1pm
Start/Finish: Rushall Station car park (station entrance)
Distance/Duration: ~10km, ~3 hours (leisurely pace with stops)

🚶 Segment 1: Rushall Station → Merri Creek Circuit

• Kick off with a flirty, social vibe—think light banter and playful “post‑Christmas detox” jokes.
• The Merri Creek bushland offers shaded paths, bird calls, and a gentle warm‑up for the legs.
• Incorporate a “Grievance Alignment Chart” moment: everyone shares one funny holiday grievance (too much pudding, awkward family karaoke) as a satirical ritual.

🌊 Segment 2: Merri Creek → Dights Falls (Yarra Bend Park)

• Arrive at Dights Falls, where the Yarra cascades over the historic weir.
• Pause for a mini‑ritual: “Dance of the Falls”—a playful group stretch or sway, channeling the Eat Drink Danc ethos. Yoga instructors wanted otherwise we'll learn Gangnam style dancing from a Kpop YouTube video. This certainly assists in my attempt to start a Korean boy band!
• Snap group photos with the falls as backdrop—badge‑worthy material for your satirical campaign kits.

☕ Segment 3: Dights Falls → Studley Park & Studley Park Boathouse

• Meander through Studley Park picnic areas, weaving in bushland and river views.
• Arrive at the Studley Park Boathouse for coffee, snacks, and a cheeky toast to “post‑Xmas drop tour hair and relax vibes.”
• Suggested ritual: “Compliance Log of Indulgence”—each person logs their chosen snack as part of the satirical kit.

🌳 Segment 4: Return via Yarra Bend → Rushall Station

• Stroll back along the Yarra Bend bushland, soaking in late‑afternoon light.
• Close with a “Re‑Education Pamphlet” reflection: what indulgence will you drop before the Kokoda prep walk?
• Finish at Rushall Station car park, energized but relaxed.

🎭 Thematic Layering

• Eat Drink Danc Melbourne spirit: playful rituals, spontaneous stretches, satirical mottos.
• Post‑Christmas vibes: light detox humor, relaxed pace, indulgence logs.
• Preparation for Kokoda 1000 Steps (Jan 4):
• Treat this as a training stroll—steady pace, mindful breathing, light climbs and dumb jokes and an attempt to create a bachelorette style recruitment drive for groupies for the Korean boy band I'm planning without the swimsuit competition.
• Encourage group camaraderie: “If we can laugh through 10km, we can climb 1000 steps.”

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🪧 Suggested Motifs & Slogans

• “Falls, Feasts & Footsteps” – motto for the day.
• Badges:
• Commissar of Coffee (for the first to order at the boathouse)
• Dance Marshal of Dights (for leading the falls stretch)
• Studley Snack Auditor (for logging indulgences)

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This stroll becomes more than a walk—it’s a social satire circuit, a playful ritual of bushland, falls, coffee, and camaraderie, all while gently prepping for the Kokoda 1000 steps climb and walk next week