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The Nomads Outdoors Group Inc.

Bacchus Marsh by Train and on Foot

Sat, 19 Jun 2021
10:58 - 16:00

Take a train journey out west for a wintertime wander around Bacchus Marsh.
** Thanks to eased government restrictions, this event IS PROCEEDING. Limit of 20 participants. **

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 9 km circuit walk on sealed and unsealed footpaths (with optional shortcuts to reduce the total distance). 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: It’s wintertime and it’s cold, so let’s rug up and head off to do Bacchus Marsh by train and on foot. This is a relatively short and easy walk with shorter options for anyone who chooses. The Werribee River flows between the township and the railway line and we’ll take a wander along the foot tracks alongside the river.

From Bacchus Marsh Station our walk takes us westwards through Maddingly Park diagonally to the main road and bridge, taking us left (station side of river) along the picturesque track along the Werribee River upstream to the next bridge crossing, returning along the opposite side of the river to arrive at approximately noon at our luncheon stop (undercover benches in the park) for a 40 minute break. Afterwards, for the second loop we head back across the main road and bridge to start a loop in an easterly direction along the Weribee River, passing some market gardens, to the end of the track at Frisken St. Following this street northwards, we skirt the town as far as Mason Lane Reserve with stunning views over the countryside, returning through interesting township main streets with a coffee break/food opportunities before continuing back to the station (30 minute walk from town centre) in time to catch a Ballarat train back to Melbourne.

BOOKING: By Thursday 17th June. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLISTChecklist 210619: Bacchus Marsh by Train and on Foot.

MEETING TIME | LOCATION:

  • 10am at Southern Cross Station to catch the 10:14am Wendouree (Ballarat) train, or
  • 10:58am at Bacchus Marsh Station. 

MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X911 grid F2 | Google map goo.gl/maps/q9Cjr3Nhb3xoiskB6

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 57 km, approximately 55 minutes to drive via the M8 freeway, or 44 minutes by train from Southern Cross Station.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The group will meet at Southern Cross Station to travel in the front carriage of the Wendouree train departing Southern Cross at 10:14am, arriving at Bacchus Marsh at 10:58am. For the return to Southern Cross Station, the 2:56pm service from Bacchus Marsh arrives at 3:48pm, or the 3:56pm service arrives at 4:48pm. All travel is within Myki zones 1 & 2 with weekend daily caps of $6.50 full fare, $3.25 concession and free for seniors.

FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and drinking water.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.

LEADER: Michael C. | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
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  1. I declare that I am at least 18 years of age.
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Bacchus Marsh Station
Station St, Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340, Australia

PO Box 56, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, 8009, Australia