Moonee Ponds Creek Broadmeadows to Woodlands Park | Easy, 12km

A short section of busy streets after leaving Broadmeadows Station before entering Jacana Wetlands Reserve.

Lots of birdlife in this open haven in a densely populated suburb. Along this paved shared use creekside trail are playing fields, bush, parks and historic markers. We leave the creek trail to enter Woodlands Historic Park where we ascend easy dirt tracks to its highest point for our lunch. Views of both kangaroos, ruins of settler houses and the modern city skyline.

Leaving the park via a different route, we return to the road where we can get a bus back to Broadmeadows for a coffee then the train back to the city. A mostly flat trail at a leisurely pace.

Meet on the platform for the 9.06 train to Craigieburn. Usually platform 5, but double check on the notice board.

Walk leader: Nicola

Visitor Information

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• Note the walk grade given for each walk, and decide which grade suits your fitness level. For beginners this should be either Easy or Easy-Medium.
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• If you later wish to cancel, please advise the Leader promptly.
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• Visitors will be required to sign an indemnity and pay the Walk Leader $5 per day of walking, to a limit of $15 for 3 or more days.