Trentham Circuit Walk via the Domino Trail

Finish off your long weekend with a scenic walk along the Domino Rail Trail and Blighs Rd, on your way back to Melbourne.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 9 km circuit walk. This is mostly flat, though there will be some short scrambles around the Domino Creek region. Some sections could be muddy and slippery if there has been recent rain.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This walk is designed as a scenic diversion to enjoy on your way back to Melbourne after the ChillOut weekend, but can equally be appreciated as a day walk from Melbourne on the Labour Day Monday. From the starting point in Trentham, we'll head directly to the Domino Trail, which follows part of the former railway line between Daylesford and Carlsruhe. This circuit won't simply be an out-and-back walk though, as there will be variations between the out and back route, in particular to follow Blighs Rd in one direction.

BOOKING: By Saturday 9th March. To register click on Get Tickets.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: Associated Nomads activities during the ChillOut Festival:

• Friday to Monday: The Nomads Labour Day Long Weekend – ChillOut Camping.
• Saturday 10am: The Nomads ChillOut Saturday Morning Community Walk.
• Sunday: Attend the ChillOut Festival Street Parade then either head to the ChillOut Carnivale, attend the Naturist Walk, relax at the camp or attend any of the other events around town.
• Sunday 1:30pm: The Nomads Daylesford Naturist Walk during ChillOut.
• Sunday evening: We'll once again organise an evening meal at the Spice of India Restaurant, within easy walking distance of the Jubilee Lake Holiday Park.

MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at the Quarry Street Recreation Reserve, located on Quarry St between Albert St and Victoria St, Trentham. There are public toilets at the meeting point.

MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 grid E10 | Google map maps.app.goo.gl/hxafR5BhFnGbzGtD8 | FedWalks 2023 Walk 2 Domino Trail and Return.

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 93 km, between 75 and 90 minutes to drive via the M79 Calder Fwy. Parking is available in Quarry St, on the north and the south side of its intersection with High Street (the main Trentham throughfare and just downhill from the Cosmopolitan Hotel).

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport options are available via train between Southern Cross station and Woodend (or Kyneton), plus a bus to Trentham. Myki cannot be used on the Daylesford bus service - tickets should be purchased online in advance. Recommended options:

• Getting There: From Southern Cross, catch the 9:06am Echuca service and alight at Woodend at 10:04am. Transfer to the Daylesford bus service that departs from Woodend at 10:14am and arrives at Trentham Milk Bar/Market St at 10:36am. The bus stop is about 300 metres from the meeting point - from the bus stop head north, then turn left into High St (C318). Turn right (into Quarry St) at the second High St intersection.
• Return: Catch the Daylesford-Woodend bus service from Trentham Milk Bar/Market St, Trentham at 2:39pm, which has a connection at Woodend that should have you arriving at Southern Cross at 4:24pm. It's expected that the walk will finish in time for you to catch this service.

FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. There are excellent options in Trentham, such as the RedBeard Bakery, for purchasing your lunch.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Trentham is at 700 metres elevation, so it's likely to be cooler and wetter than Melbourne and the trails may be muddy.

LEADER: Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
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