Boot camp Melbourne

Walk name: Bayside

When: Sunday 29 April 2007, 9am
Where: Sandy Beach Community Centre, corner Sims Street and Black Road. 100 metres south of Bay Road, Sandringham.

To register contact: Bill Jelleff, Ph 03 9584 1224 or email Bill

There are three beautiful Bayside walks to choose from: 5km, 9km and 16km walks. Each takes in foreshore areas and features stunning views. The two shorter walks explore the historic Gypsy village and the longer one takes you down the original tramway track between Sandringham Station and Beaumaris. The 16km route is suitable for cyclists and travels through bushland parks.

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Walk name: Melbourne - Eastern Suburbs

When: Sunday 29 April 2007, 9am–1pm
Where: Scout Hall, Pakenham Street, Blackburn.
Melway ref: 47 H11
To register contact: Barbara Hopkins phone 03 9720 1703 or email Noelene

Starting and finishing at the Pakenham Street Scout Hall, walk, jog or cycle through the beautiful Blackburn Creeklands Reserve, taking in Blacks Walk, Gardiners Creek and Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, with an abundance of birds, native bush and parkland. Choose from 4.5km, 6.5km or 13km routes. Refreshments provided en route and a free sausage sizzle at the end of the walk.

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Walk name: Williamstown / Essendon

When: Sunday 29 April 2007, 9.30am
Where: Williamstown Surf Life Saving Club

Melways ref: 56 A11

To register contact: Tim Rogers or Mary Burbridge, phone: 03 9370 2125 or 03 9397 1353 or email Mary.

The Williamstown walk starts at the Life Saving Club, better known as the Pearl Bay Courthouse from the TV series Seachange. Choose to walk or cycle east or west from the Clubhouse and return via the same route. The eastern walk offers a historical, cultural and culinary perspective of the Williamstown foreshore taking walkers past the historic Time Ball Tower and piers to Nelson Place. The western walk is for nature enthusiasts, winding its way past the boat harbour, mangroves, bird hides and lakes. Refreshments will be available back at the Clubhouse until 12.30pm