BELLARINE - Portarlington Pier and Foreshore

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 18-30 and women aged 55+.

📌 Portarlington Pier and Foreshore

🌿 Explore coastal bushland, saltmarsh + views over Swan Bay
🚶 Slow, flat, beginner-friendly walk (around 2hrs). No one is left behind.
♿ Gravel paths, wooden and asphalt pier, all flat - wheelchair accessible.  Option to have a paddle or swim in the crystal waters of the bay.
🍴 Cuppa provided, bring any snacks to share
🚫 Dogs welcome on a short lead, please pick up and dispose of any droppings.
🚻 Toilets near start of walk.  
🅿️ Please reverse park in case of emergency, or you need a jump start
🚗 Carpool if you can – save space, cut costs, and shout your driver a coffee or lunch as thanks.

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: baked goods to share, camp chair or picnic rug for lunch

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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