MELB-East - Flying Foxes, Bellbird Park, Kew

MELB - Flying Fox Discovery Tour with Parks Victoria volunteers,at Bellbird Reserve, Kew (S&S - some slight decline/incline)

Come and join me at one of my favourite places in inner city Melbourne. Limited spots available, as this is a sold out event.

We will meet at Bellbird Reserve car park, before joining the Parks Victoria volunteers as they take us and other members of the public on a tour of the flying foxes Melbourne hang out zone. You will learn about the fabulous and endangered Grey-headed flying fox colony that resides along the Yarra River. We will see them in their natural habitat and see how mating season is going.

The tour will take approximately 45 - 60 mins return loop and is classed as being on an easy trial. Please note that are a couple of declines and then inclines during the walk, however, most of the path is fairly flat. This is a popular walking, running and bike riding trail, so we will be sharing with others and maybe the odd puppy or two.

**NOTE** This is listed as a (S&S - some slight decline/incline)

Slow & Steady (S&S) – Max Distance 7kms
These walks/hikes are beginner friendly, for those without specific mobility concerns, and always paced at the slowest in the group, to ensure no one is left behind. These usually take between 1.5-2.5hrs to complete, and are usually 3.5-5kms (max 7kms). The trails may be compacted gravel, or dirt, with some stairs, short hills, or small obstacles.

Australian Walking Track Grading* – 1/2

Escaping Your Comfort Zone is Body Positive Adventures for women and non-binary crew. The outdoors doesn't care about your size, your speed or your fitness, and neither do we! 100% body positive, no focus on weight loss. Just having fun in the outdoors, because we can! 

Hike Leader: Sam - I will be arriving on foot. I will be in my EYCZ leggings and leader lanyard.

Important COVID Information - please review the latest COVID information that applies to this hike

Hike Rating: Slow & Steady (refer to Hike Ratings for details)

Please contact me if you have any specific questions or concerns! 0419 392 751

Accessibility: This hike is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams

What to bring

• Hand sanitiser
• Water - at least 1 Litre More if its hot.
• Wear comfortable exercise clothing, and layers are great as you can add and remove as you get hot or cold. Any comfortable shoes with laces will be fine.
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Bring a light, waterproof raincoat if you have one and rain is forecast.
• First aid kit, including any medications you might need, such as asthma puffers and antihistamines. Your health is your responsibility. Please alert the leader to the location of your medication (if you are carrying any).
• Emergency Contact/Medical Details form  Please print out and fill in a copy of this form before your attend any EYCZ event, and leave it in your pack.  If you can't access a printer, please simply write the details on a plain piece of paper, and put it in a ziplock bag in the top of your pack.  Any medications you are carrying should be stored in the same section of your pack.
• Poles are not required but they are recommended if you have them as the walk down at the end can be harsh on the knees.

Other key information:

• For safety reasons, we ask all participants to reverse park where possible, for easy exit in case of an emergency (and easy access in the event of a flat battery)
• There are toilets at the start/end of  the meeting point.

I look forward to seeing you join us!

Cheers

Sam