Nature Walk along the Yarra Trail & Coffee/Lunch @ Abbotsford Convent Bakery

Join me for a nature walk along the Yarra Trail from the historic Abbotsford Convent to Kane's Bridge and back, followed by coffee and lunch at the Convent Bakery.

This inner-city walk and environment is abundant with native wildlife and vegetation, open woodlands and beautiful river red gums, and there are several cultural and historical sites along the way to observe and learn about.

We will begin this outdoor adventure walking along the beautiful Yarra River to Dight Falls, a natural cascade in the river converted into a weir in the 1840s as a power source for a flour mill. The path then winds through the native Koori Gardens before arriving at the junction where the Merri Creek flows into the Yarra River.

From there we will make our way to Deep Rock Historical Swimming Hole where there are often water loving dogs swimming in the river. Further upstream we can stop to enjoy the river views at the Galatea Lookout and then walk across the heritage listed Kane's Bridge.

On our way back to the Abbotsford Convent we will take the path beside the Collingwood Children's Farm, past the paddocks of sheep and horses, before strolling through the gorgeous gardens surrounding the Abbotsford Convent's 11 historical buildings.

We will finish up at the Convent Bakery for a coffee, lunch and conversation together.

This is an easy walk and the distance all up will be 7km and take us around 1hr 45mins. We will walk at a moderate pace with stops along the way to enjoy the scenery and points of interest.

Agenda

• I will meet you just inside the front gate of the Abbotsford Convent on St Heliers Street at 10am
• We will have time to chat and make new friends before heading down to the Yarra Trail at 10.15am.
• From there we will walk to Dight Falls, through the Koori Gardens and on to Galatea Point Lookout and the Deep Rock Historical Swimming Hole.
• We will follow the Yarra River as it bends around to the historic Kane's Bridge before returning to the Abbotsford Convent precinct.
• After our walk we can enjoy a coffee/lunch and conversations together at the Convent Bakery.

Location
If coming by public transport you can catch the Mernda or Hurstbridge line train to Victoria Park Station. The train station is a 10-15 minute walk to the Convent. Or you can catch the 200 or 207 bus down Johnston Street to the Clarke Street stop. The bus stop is a 3-5 minute walk to the Convent.

The Abbotsford Convent car parking fee on the weekend is $3 for the first hour and $1 per half hour after that.

When you RSVP, please click Attend on the event page and I will be in touch via Direct Messages. I will also be available in the Event Comments on the day.