Bellbrae to Point Roadknight wildflower walk

*** Please read the description below. You need at least a reasonable level of fitness or experience to attend this hike.

*** This hike will be co-hosted with Melbourne Young Hikers.

*** You must be fully vaccinated with at least two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine to attend this hike. Please do not attend the hike if you have any cold or flu symptoms.

*** The Organiser reserves the right to cancel this hike, in the event of extreme weather conditions being predicted for this day. In that event, all attendees will be informed via email.

*** The no show policy applies for this event.

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This will be a spectacular walk from Bellbrae to Point Roadknight near Anglesea via the Surf Coast Walk. This hike is timed to coincide with late winter wildlflowers, which will be starting to come out around this time.

The hike follows a spectacular stretch of coastline that includes dry sclerophyll woodland, diverse coastal heathland, massive rugged cliffs, wild ocean beaches and colourful rock formations.

After meeting near Point Addis, we’ll proceed along an inland section of the Surf Coast Walk, which eventually ascends on top of steep clifftops. We’ll then reach the spectacular cliffs at Point Addis, before walking along a long ocean beach and following a long clifftop section into Anglesea. Along the clifftop sections, there’s large sections of heathland where rare orchids can be appreciated.

We’ll then pass Point Roadknight, follow a wild ocean beach, where you can appreciate some stunning rock formations. The remainder of our hike is inland through the Anglesea Heath, where there should be wildflowers and potentially wildlife viewing opportunities. We’ll then catch a bus from Point Roadknight back to our starting point.

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Grade: Moderate – Australian Walking Track Grade 4
Walking on a mix of sand, rocks and clifftop walking tracks. Some scrambling over rocky platforms. Some short steeps uphill and downhill sections along the clifftop tracks, especially between Point Addis and Anglesea.

Distance: Between 15 and 18km return (approx.)

What’s Special: Stunning wildflower viewing opportunities, spectacular jagged cliffs, diverse coastal scenery including Moonah woodland and heathland, birdlife viewing opportunities.

What to Bring: A detailed gear list will be provided to confirmed attendees.

Distance from Geelong: 30km

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I look forward to seeing you there :)