1000 Steps (Kokoda Walk) and Bellview Terrace circuit and social walk - 10km.

🌿 Spandex fitness Social Stroll: 1000 Steps + Bellview Terrace

Ready to swap the treadmill for towering gums and skyline views? Join us for a 10km exploratory adventure through the iconic 1000 Steps Kokoda Memorial Walk and the sweeping heights of Bellview Terrace.

This isn’t a bootcamp—it’s a social saunter. Think more talkies than walkies: a relaxed pace, plenty of banter, and photo stops to soak in the Melbourne cityscape and coastal horizon.

🚉 Meeting Options

• Public Transport Crew: Gather at Upper Ferntree Gully Station exit (Belgrave line).at 11.45 a.m. From there, we’ll head together to the trackhead, about a 20 minute (1.4km) walk. A train from Melbourne is expected there around 11.45 am.
• Car Crew: Meet us at the start of the walk, just in from the car park at Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground. Meet us at the track start at 12.15 p.m for a 12.30pm start
  Car park is located at the start of the walk

🧴 Essentials to Bring

• Sunscreen (shade is patchy, and the Aussie sun is fierce!)
• Water (hydration = happiness)
• Comfortable clothes and shoes (spandex optional, but encouraged for maximum vibe)
  Snacks to keep your energy levels up. Electrolytes and sweets if it's hot to keep your salts and sugars good

☕ The Grand Finale
We’ll finish back at the base, winding down at one of the cafes near the trailhead—perfect for a coffee, smoothie, or cheeky slice of cake after our shared adventure.

✨ Expect laughter, light sweat, and stunning views. This is less about conquering the climb and more about connecting, exploring, and enjoying the journey together.

More info1000 Steps Kokoda Walk information

Note: This will be my first trip to the 1000 steps, hence exploratory, although I've walked in many places throughout Australia, New Zealand and Victoria, I've not done this iconic walk before. I've heard it gets busy, and full of the spandex bunch with a time goal, but things should quiet down when we loop around one tree hill and head down via the terrace.