A pleasant walk along an undulating rail trail through open farmland with some coastal views.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Moderate, 13 km point-to-point walk, along an undulating rail trail (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System).

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: After meeting in Kilcunda we will carpool to the Wonthaggi Vistor Infomation Centre then start our walk past the restored Wonthaggi Railway Station and Museum (closed today). The station was opened in 1912 and closed in 1978 and was made in Queen Anne style of Hoffman brick and rough casting. From here we will walk along the rail trail taking a short detour through the Wonthaggi Wetlands Reserve. Shortly after rejoining the trail, we will stop to view the ruins of the Wonthaggi Coal Mines Central Area then continue on, crossing the Powlett River near Dalyston. Nearing Kilcunda, we will stop at the Kilcunda Surf Beach, then cross the Bourne Creek Trestle Bridge. We can also visit Elephant Rock before finishing back at the Ocean View Hotel for refreshing drinks or the Kilcunda General Store, next door.