Residents are invited to participate in Council’s Trailblazers walking program. The program includes a monthly group walking activity and is open to all community members in Golden Plains.
About the walks
Walks, which are 5–6km, are held on the first Thursday of the month and usually start at 10.00am. Locations change from month to month to keep the trails different and interesting. As such, terrains change too—some trails include hills and unsealed paths. Bus transportation is provided to help make it easier for residents to participate (see below for more information).
Participants are more than welcome to bring along their dogs, provided they are on a lead. Unfortunately, dogs aren’t allowed on the bus.
Why Trailblazers is great
Trailblazers walks are fantastic for many reasons: they help improve or maintain your fitness, provide the opportunity to make new friends and take you to parts of Golden Plains you may never have seen before!
Dates, times and locations
Date |
Location |
Meet at 10.00am |
Bus times |
|
2 March 2017 |
The Horse Shoe Loop |
Smythesdale Well 19 Heales Street Smythesdale 3351 |
Bannockburn 9.00am Rokewood 9.30am |
|
6 April 2017 (School holidays) |
Dereel |
Dereel Hall 14 Swamp Road Dereel |
Bannockburn 9.15am Smythesdale 9.15am |
|
4 May 2017 |
Lal Lal |
Lal Lal Falls Road Lal Lal |
Bannockburn 9.00am Meredith 9.30am |
|
1 June 2017 |
Rokewood
|
Hesse Health 57 Ferrars Street Rokewood |
Bannockburn 9.15am Smythesdale 9.15am |
|
29 June 2017 (Instead of 6 July walk) |
Turtle Bend Teesdale
|
Shelford-Bannockburn Road Teesdale |
Smythesdale 9.00am Rokewood 9.30am |
Bus pick up points
You are more than welcome to catch the courtesy bus. Details are as follows (contact Council to find out the times):
|
Bannockburn |
Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street (main entrance) |
|
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 |
How to get involved
You only need to RSVP if you are travelling on the bus. To travel on the bus (to and from), please contact Council’s Health and Wellbeing Officer on the details at the bottom of this page. Gold coin donation required.
What to bring
Please bring water, sunscreen, snacks, medications and suitable clothing and footwear.
Cancellation policy
If the temperature is forecast to be over 30 degrees, walks will automatically be cancelled. Contact Council if you are ever unsure.
If you would like to find out more, contact Jacinta, Health and Wellbeing Officer on 5321 1500 or 0458 384 080. You can also email Jacinta at [email protected].