An easy mid-winter walk from Pluto to the Sun visiting Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus and Mercury en-route.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 1: Easy 8 Billion km point to point walk (8km) (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System).
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
An easy winters walk following the Bay Trail - the Melbourne Solar System walk section, from Port Melbourne to St Kilda. The trail from Pluto to the Sun is 5.9 Billion km long (5.9km). At Port Melbourne we will also walk out on Princess Pier and to the Port Melbourne Lookout . At St Kilda we can walk the new St Kilda Pier and Breakwater and have refreshments at the St Kilda Pier Kiosk or wait until we get to Acland Street.
BOOKING: By Friday 10th July. To register click on Get Tickets.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: Transport Victoria | Solar System Trail |
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 1030am at the Port Melbourne Tram Terminus. Tram arrives at 1025, departs Southern Cross at 1011.
MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/vawpcXvbzJYTKFar9
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 4.5 km, approximately 14 minutes by tram from Southern Cross Station.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: For the 2nd half of 2026 fares are at 1/2 price - myki money weekend daily cap is $4.00 + Seniors FREE. Travel time from Southern Cross is 14 minutes. Departs Southern Cross (Collins St) at 1011, Arrives Port Melbourne 1025. If you like something to eat or drink before the walk, plan to arrive 40 to 60 minutes earlier. Mr Hobson, 9 Waterfront Place looks like the only option nearby as the other cafes are closed. Return tram: From Acland Steet, St Kilda - #96 tram, 28 minutes to Southern Cross Station.
FOOD: Mr Hobson, 9 Waterfront Place for pre-walk food and drinks. We will have a lunch stop near Uranus. The Sandbar should be open for meals / take away if you do not bring lunch. Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. We can stop at the St Kilda Pier Kiosk or go to Acland Street for after walk refreshments.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Its the middle of winter so be prepared - its cold in space, also possible meteor showers and strong solar winds. (possible cold, wet and windy conditions).
LEADER: Paul K. | Email LeaderPaulK@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
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Image: Visit Victoria
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