BELLARINE - Ocean Grove Nature Reserve Ramble

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 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!  These walks are part of an intergenerational program, building connections between women aged 50+.

📌 Ocean Grove Nature Reserve

🦘 Spot kangaroos, wallabies + colourful birds
🚶 Gentle, flat, beginner-friendly walk (approx 1.5 hrs). No one is left behind.
🌸 Wildflowers + native orchids in season
🍴 BYO mug. Tea/coffee/hot choc provided
🚫 No dogs allowed
🚻 Toilets at car park
🅿️ Please reverse park in case of emergency, or if you need a jump start
🚗 Carpool if you can, save space, cut costs.

ABOUT OCEAN GROVE NATURE RESERVE

The Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is the last patch of natural woodland on the Bellarine Peninsula, home to native orchids, wildflowers, and plenty of birdlife. The easy loop tracks meander through sheoaks, eucalypts, and open grassy areas, offering a gentle walk with lots to see along the way. Keep an eye out for kangaroos, wallabies, and colourful parrots. It’s a quiet, tucked-away spot that feels worlds away from the nearby town, perfect for a slow and peaceful wander in nature.

FOOD + CUPPAS
After the walk, we’ll have a cuppa at the picnic tables near the car park. I’ll bring the tea, coffee and hot chocolate.  Feel free to bring anything to share!

 WHAT TO BRING

• Water: at least 1L (more if it’s hot)
• Clothes: comfy, with layers you can add/remove
• Shoes: any comfortable shoes with laces
• Raincoat: if you have one and rain is possible
• First aid/medications: Your health is your responsibility.  Bring your own first aid kit.  Don't forget any puffers, antihistamines, epipens etc if you use them. Remember you are in the outdoors.
• Emergency contact info: use our form (or write details on paper, in a ziplock bag, in the top/front pocket your pack)
• Optional: camp chair or picnic rug for lunch

MEETING POINT

Follow the Google map directions to Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. Enter the picnic area from Grubb Rd, and follow the dirt road (Info Rd) to the back carpark. Please drive slowly, as there are potholes, and possibly animals. Park in the back carpark. Please do not leave large gaps between vehicles, as the carpark is quite small. You will see the Escaping Your Comfort Zone 4x4 in the carpark.

CARPOOLING
Carpooling is a great way to save car park space, cut down our environmental footprint, and travel with new friends. Many of us come from similar areas, so please drop a note in the chat if you can offer a lift or need one.  It's great to offer a small contribution (or even a coffee) to your driver.

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