Surfcoast Walk - Jan Juc to Bells Beach

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 for women aged 50+.

Christine has generously offered to lead this one today, we love that she's sharing her faves from her own backyard!

📌 Bird Rock (Jan Juc) to Winki Pop/Bells Beach return

🌊 Stunning coastal views, rugged cliffs and ocean lookout points

🚶 Slow-paced walk with some hills and steps (around 1.5–2hrs). No one is left behind. Total distance approx 3–4kms return. The trail has 3 or 4 steeper sections which makes it a bit more of a challenge.

♿ Uneven tracks, steps and sandy sections – not wheelchair accessible

🍴 Cuppas provided, BYO cups. Feel free to bring some baked goods to share!

🐶 Well behaved dogs allowed, please check local leash requirements and pick up after them

🚻 Toilets available at start and turnaround point

🅿️ 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 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)

CARPOOLINGCarpooling 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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