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The Nomads Outdoors Group Inc.

Bendigo to Longlea walk

Sun, 10 Dec 2023
10:30 - 16:00

An urban country walk in and near Bendigo. 

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 14.5 km point to point walk on some flat bitumen and concrete paths in Bendigo but gravel on the O'Keefe Rail Trail.  

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: After meeting at Peppercorn Park, which is the former Longlea Railway Station site, we will car pool the 20 minute drive into Bendigo to Lake Weeroona where we will commence walking the long way around the lake. Joining the Bendigo Creek Trail for a short distance, we turn off onto the O'Keefe Rail Trail and pass the North Bendigo Railway Workshops site and stop for lunch at the Strathfieldsaye Railway Station site. After lunch, we walk the last 7 km to Longlea, crossing the 60 metre long Axe Creek Bridge just before we arrive. There are a couple of options for an after-walk drink.

BOOKING: By Friday 8th December. To register click on Get Tickets.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/About/Document-Library/okeefe-rail-trail-map-pdf

MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 1030am at Peppercorn Park, the former Longlea Railway Station site.

MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 grid F3 | Google map goo.gl/maps/GtX54s4NWPnX5pGN7

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 151 km, approximately 1 hour 57 minutes via Calder Fwy/M79, take the Elphinstone exit and travel via Sutton Grange to Longlea.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Possible, but not recommended.

FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and 2 litres of water. Extra water if hot.

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

LEADER: Paul K. | Email LeaderPaulK.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.
  2. I undertake to observe the Rules and By-Laws of the Nomads Outdoors Group Inc. (the Association) in force at any time.
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  3. In voluntarily participating in an activity of the Association, I acknowledge that this activity may expose me to risks that could lead to my injury, illness, death or to loss of or damage to my property. I also acknowledge that I may also be found to have contributed to injury or illness or death of others or to the loss of or damage to their property.
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