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 building connections between women aged 50+.
Please remember your Emergency contact info: use our form (or write details on paper, in a ziplock bag, in the top/front pocket your pack)
📌 Queenscliff Skyhigh Views, Marina and Rail Trail
🌊 Ocean views, luxury yachts, and great history
🚶 Mostly flat walk, with some short, sharp hills. The 360 degree viewing tower had a big set of stairs, or a lift. Walks is approx 1.5-2 hrs. No one is left behind.
🍴 Stay for a cuppa (tea/coffee/hot choc provided) - BYO mug. Bring something yummy to share!
🐕 Dogs allowed on short lead, must be well behaved
🚻 Public toilets near the start and throughout the walk
🅿️ Park near the Queenscliff Railway Station
🚗 Carpool if you can. Please drop a comment in the chat if you can offer a lift or need one.
FOOD + CUPPAS
After the walk, we’ll have a cuppa. I’ll bring the tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Feel free to bring some baked goods!
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
MEETING POINT
Meet at the Park near the big undercover shed near the Queenscliff Pier (1 Symonds St, Queenscliff). Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JX7BkTtDA4EcBVpL7
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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Park near the entrance to the railway station, under the trees.