Experience the great outdoors with Trailblazers walks

Health & Wellbeing

Do you want to meet new people while getting fresh air and exercise in some great locations in Golden Plains and surrounding areas?

Trailblazers walks provide great opportunities to participate in fun group walks that help participants stay active. Just turn up to take part – we even have a bus to get you there!

Bring along your water, sunscreen, snacks and any important medications and wear suitable clothing for a 5-6km walk. It's that easy. 


Walk schedule - August to December 2017

3 August 2017, Buninyong

Meet at 10.00am: De Soza Park, Midland Highway, Buninyong or catch the bus (Bannockburn bus leaves at 9.15am, Meredith bus leaves at 9.25am).

7 September 2017, Inverleigh Flora and Fauna Reserve

Meet at 10.00am: Inverleigh Golf Club, 24 Common Road, Inverleigh or catch the bus (Smythesdale bus leaves at 9.00am, Rokewood bus leaves at 9.30am).

12 October 2017, Meredith

Meet at 10.00am: Meredith Community Centre, 4 Russell Street, Meredith or catch the bus (Smythesdale bus leaves at 9.15am, Bannockburn bus leaves at 9.30am).

Seniors lunch provided

2 November 2017, The Horse Shoe Loop, Smythesdale

Meet at 10.00am: Smythesdale Well, 19 Heales Street or catch the bus (Bannockburn bus leaves at 9.00am, Rokewood bus leaves at 9.30am). 

7 December 2017, Bostock Reservoir, Ballan

Meet at 10.00am: Bostock Reservoir, Shaws Road, Ballan or catch the bus (Bannockburn bus leaves at 9:00am, Meredith bus leaves at 9.20am and Smythesdale bus leaves at 9.10am).

Christmas lunch provided


Bus details

To travel on the bus to and from the walk location, contact Belinda before the walk on  5342 7000 or 0439 365 571. 

Gold coin donation is requested for bus travel.

Bannockburn

Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street, (main entrance under the awning)

Cape Clear

Shop/Post Office, Scarsdale-Pitfield Road

Dereel

Dereel Community Centre, Swamp Road

Meredith

Bus stop on Midland Highway, opposite the petrol station

Rokewood

Car park opposite the café, Ferrars Street

Smythesdale

The Well, 19 Heales Street


Walk details

Distance:  5–6km 

Terrain:  Some hills and some uneven and unsealed paths


Morning tea/Lunch

Tea, coffee and light morning tea will be provided after walks, where possible.

Twice a year there will be a light lunch provided for a gold coin donation.


Cancellation policy

If the temperature is forecast to be over 26C walks will automatically be cancelled. We will decide by midday the day before and try to contact Walking Group Coordinators and all persons who we know are coming. However, walkers are responsible for checking the weather forecast. Contact us if you are unsure.


Dogs

  • Dogs are allowed and must be on a leash.
  • Dogs are not allowed on the bus or in Golden Plains Shire vehicles excluding registered guide and assistance dogs.
  • Owners are responsible for their dog at all times and for poop scooping in all locations.

You might also be interested in these informal Walking Groups….

Bannockburn - Tuesday, 10.00am

Meet at the Shire Hall. More information: contact Gail 0400 520 874

Berringa - Tuesday, 9.30am

Meet at the Hall. More information: contact Dianne 5342 2250

Dereel - Tuesday, 8.30am

Meet at Community Centre. More information: contact Lucy 5346 1521

Inverleigh - Thursday, 10.00am

Meet at Sonny’s Café. More information: contact Mary 5265 1138

Linton - Wednesday, 8.30am

Meet at Rotunda. More information: contact Sharon 5344 7500

Rokewood - Tuesday, 9.00am

Meet at Hesse Health. More information: contact Gwen 5346 1450

Smythesdale - Thursday, 10.00am

Meet at The Well. More information: contact Denny 0419 666 860

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