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 program all about building connections between women aged 50+.
📌 Bellarine Memorial Park, Marcus Hill
I recently went to the opening of the Bellarine Memorial Park, and found it really beautiful, so thought I'd love to lead a walk around the grounds, I'd love you to join me! The memorial park will offer a diverse range of burial and memorial options, including lawn graves, parkland settings, bush burial areas, a dedicated Feng Shui section and extensive cremation memorial spaces.
Find out more information about the Memorial Park here: https://gct.net.au/location/bellarine-memorial-park/
🚶 Slow, flat, beginner-friendly walk (just over an hour). No one is left behind.
♿ Gravel and dirt paths, flat-ish, with some small ups and downs.
🍴 Cuppa provided, bring any snacks to share
🚫 Dogs welcome on a short lead, please pick up and dispose of any droppings.
🚻 No loos on site, please go before you get here.
🅿️ 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. Something to swim in (optional)
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.
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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The Bellarine Memorial Park is not yet listed on Google maps, but the pin should work, if not, use this link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LWCykD1FfmCwT1iU6
When driving along the Bellarine Highway towards Queenscliff, go straight through the Grubb Rd roundabout (Mitre 10), go past the Equestrian Centre, and turn left at the first road - Maddens Lane (directly opposite the Farmers Harvest Shop). You will see the entrance to the large gravel carpark about 400m down Maddens Lane, on your right.
