Point Henry Explore

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 for women aged 50+.

📌 Point Henry Explore

🌊 To many, Point Henry on the eastern shores of Corio Bay is nothing more than an industrial wasteland, but Point Henry has a rich heritage and plays a very important part in the region’s ecology.
🚶 Slow, flat walk (around 1.5 hrs). Rough surfaces - some beach and dirt walking. No one is left behind.
🍴 Stay for a Cuppa. (Tea/coffee/hot choc provided) - byo mug.  You are most welcome to bring baked goods to share (optional).
🐕 Dogs allowed on short lead, must be well behaved.
🚻 Public toilets at start and finish of the walk. Plenty of bushes in between!
🚗 Carpool if you can.  Please drop a comment in the chat if you can offer a lift or need one.

ABOUT POINT HENRY
Point Henry is a fascinating mix of history, industry and nature. Once Geelong’s original landing point and a popular seaside resort in the 1800s, the area later became home to the iconic Alcoa smelter. Today, its peaceful wetlands and coastline provide important habitat for migratory birds, pelicans, swans and other native wildlife, making it a unique place where Geelong’s industrial heritage and natural environment meet. More info: https://intown.com.au/locals/geelong/point-henry.htm

FOOD + CUPPAS
After the walk, we’ll have a cuppa. I’ll bring the tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Theres no table there, so BYO chair or rug if you want to relax.

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 the cuppa

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 comment 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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