EYCZ - Side by Side - Geelong, Bellarine + Surf Coast

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Escaping Your Comfort Zone - Side by Side Nature Walks is for women who want chilled out, short and slow adventures. We don’t care about your size, speed or fitness. We go slow, we go short, we leave no one behind. It’s about fun in the outdoors, because we can!  

  • Walks are FREE and are aimed to build connections between women 50+. 
  • Many of our members have recently retired, recently moved to the area, or are simply looking for new ways to connect with nature, and to other women
  • We walk on Thursdays and Saturdays, 10am-12pm (we love a sleep in!)
  • WE WARMLY WELCOME NEW WALKERS.....please come and join us!

Join our private Facebook group to see what we have been up to:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidebysidegeelongsurfcoast

In Partnership with Escaping Your Comfort Zone, Outdoors Victoria, supported by La Trobe Centre for Sport and Social Impact, City of Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Shire, with funding support from the Department of Health and Ageing.

Events

EYCZ - Side by Side - Geelong, Bellarine + Surf Coast has hosted 58 events and has 7 planned.
Upcoming
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Ramble
Sat, May 23 • 10:00 AM
9/14 spots filled.
9
Barwon Heads Inland River Loop
Thu, May 28 • 10:00 AM
14/14 spots filled. Event is full.
Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve - Portarlington
Sat, May 30 • 10:00 AM
7
Seeking a leader for this walk - your choice of walk, or I can choose one for you! Contact Richelle if you (or you and a mate) are up for it! THANKYOU!
Sat, Jun 06 • 6:00 PM
2
Limeburners Waterfront Historic Bollards Meander
Thu, Jun 11 • 10:00 AM
2 people are on the waiting list.
Buckley Falls - Fyansford
Thu, Jun 18 • 10:00 AM
12/14 spots filled.
12
Point Henry Explore
Sat, Jun 20 • 10:00 AM
12/14 spots filled.
12
Past
Torquay to Jan Juc via Rocky Point
Thu, May 21 • 10:00 AM
16
Bellarine Rail Trail - Swan Bay Saltmarsh to Suma Park
Sat, May 16 • 10:00 AM
9
A Sorrento Ferry + Millionaires Walk Adventure
Thu, May 14 • 9:30 AM
15
Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve - Portarlington
Sat, May 09 • 10:00 AM
3
Buckley Falls and Baums Weir from the Fyansford Paper Mills
Thu, May 07 • 10:00 AM
8
Rippleside Waterfront Historic Bollards Meander
Sat, May 02 • 10:00 AM
7
Indented Head Beach to Bush Walk
Thu, Apr 30 • 10:00 AM
14
ANZAC DAY - No Saturday Walk
Sat, Apr 25 • 10:00 AM
1
GEELONG - Botanic Gardens Ramble - East Geelong
Thu, Apr 23 • 10:00 AM
8
GEELONG - Botanic Gardens Ramble - East Geelong
Thu, Apr 23 • 10:00 AM
3
Lovers Walk and Santa Casa Beach - Queenscliff + BEST BURGERS ON THE BELLARINE!
Sat, Apr 18 • 10:00 AM
10
Barwon Heads Bluff Ramble
Thu, Apr 16 • 10:00 AM
11
Collendina Beach Ramble + coffee at Dawn Cafe
Sat, Apr 11 • 10:00 AM
7
You Yangs Branding Yards Track
Thu, Apr 09 • 10:00 AM
10
The Basin Ephemeral Wetland and Lake Lorne - Drysdale (Easter Saturday)
Sat, Apr 04 • 10:00 AM
5
Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve - St Leonards
Thu, Apr 02 • 10:00 AM
9
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Ramble
Sat, Mar 28 • 10:00 AM
7
Lonsdale Lakes Explore - Point Lonsdale
Thu, Mar 26 • 10:00 AM
10
"The Dell" - Clifton Springs Mineral Springs Walk
Sat, Mar 21 • 10:00 AM
9
Historic Queenscliff Lighthouses Loop
Thu, Mar 19 • 10:00 AM
14
Barwon Heads Inland River Loop
Sat, Mar 14 • 10:00 AM
12
Ocean Grove Nature Reserve Ramble
Thu, Mar 12 • 10:00 AM
12
Limeburners Bay - Hovells Creek Track - North Shore
Sat, Mar 07 • 10:00 AM
10
Portarlington Pier and Foreshore
Thu, Mar 05 • 10:00 AM
15
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Ramble
Sat, Feb 28 • 10:00 AM
3
Point Roadknight Towering Cliffs and Crystal Water - near Anglesea
Thu, Feb 26 • 10:00 AM
5
You Yangs Branding Yards Track
Thu, Feb 12 • 10:00 AM
5
Barwon Heads Bluff Ramble
Sat, Feb 07 • 10:00 AM
6
Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve - St Leonards
Thu, Feb 05 • 10:00 AM
6
BEACH DAY - 9AM - Queenscliff Santa Casa Beach
Sat, Jan 24 • 9:00 AM
1
BELLARINE - Portarlington Pier and Foreshore
Thu, Jan 22 • 10:00 AM
3
Snorkeling with the Queenscliff Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre
Thu, Jan 15 • 9:45 AM
5
Canoeing with the Queenscliff Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre
Thu, Jan 08 • 9:45 AM
4
Lovers Walk and Santa Casa Beach - Queenscliff + BEST BURGERS ON THE BELLARINE!
Sat, Dec 13 • 10:00 AM
3
Lovers Walk and Santa Casa Beach - Queenscliff + BEST BURGERS ON THE BELLARINE!
Sat, Dec 13 • 10:00 AM
7
BELLARINE - Barwon Heads Inland River Loop
Thu, Dec 11 • 10:00 AM
4
GEELONG - Weekly Eastern Beach/Eastern Gardens Stroll
Tue, Dec 09 • 6:30 PM
0
The Basin Ephemeral Wetland and Lake Lorne - Drysdale
Thu, Dec 04 • 10:00 AM
6
GEELONG - Weekly Eastern Beach/Eastern Gardens Stroll
Tue, Dec 02 • 6:30 PM
1
BELLARINE - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve - St Leonards
Sat, Nov 15 • 10:00 AM
3
BELLARINE - Ocean Grove Nature Reserve Ramble
Thu, Nov 13 • 10:00 AM
3
GEELONG - Weekly Eastern Beach/Eastern Gardens Stroll
Tue, Nov 11 • 6:30 PM
2
BELLARINE - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve - St Leonards
Sat, Nov 08 • 10:00 AM
0
The Basin Ephemeral Wetland and Lake Lorne - Drysdale
Sat, Nov 01 • 10:00 AM
4
GEELONG - Leigh River Ramble - Inverleigh + Pub Lunch
Sat, Oct 25 • 10:00 AM
11
GEELONG - Buckley Falls - Fyansford
Thu, Oct 23 • 10:00 AM
5
BELLARINE - Queenscliff Lighthouses Loop
Thu, Oct 16 • 10:00 AM
4
SURF COAST - Anglesea River Ramble
Mon, Oct 06 • 10:00 AM
6
GEELONG - Limeburners Bay - Hovells Creek Track - North Shore
Sat, Oct 04 • 10:00 AM
7
BELLARINE - Ocean Grove Nature Reserve Ramble
Thu, Oct 02 • 10:00 AM
1

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