Yarra Bend Park Loop

Join Nath as we return to Yarra Bend Park to complete the Yarra Park Loop Trail!
This is a beginner-friendly hike with amazing trails, stunning bridges, and heaps of greenery.

Our Social Walks are all about getting outdoors, moving your body, and connecting with great people along the way.

👉 Stay up to date with all our events in our Facebook Group – Melbourne Social Walks

WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND EXPERIENCE 🌟

✨ Beginner-friendly trails perfect for newbies
✨ Historic bridges and scenic paths along Yarra Bend Park
✨ Dights Falls and stunning greenery throughout the loop
✨ Plenty of local wildlife, including a large bat habitat
✨ A 9.2km loop + 3km return trek from Abbotsford Convent
✨ A relaxed social pace suitable for all ages and fitness levels

WALK DETAILS 📍

🗓️ Date: Saturday 7 March 2026
🕗 Start: Meet 9:00am for a 9.30am sharp departure
📍 Meeting Point: Abbotsford Convent – 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
📏 Distance: Approx. 12km total (9.2km loop + 3km return)
🚶 Difficulty: Easy / Beginner-friendly
⏱️ Duration: Approx. 3 hours

WHY JOIN SOCIAL WALKS 👥

🌿 Explore one of Melbourne’s scenic inner-city parks
🌿 Enjoy a social-paced, beginner-friendly hike
🌿 Meet friendly, like-minded people
🌿 Get outdoors, move your body, and start your weekend feeling energised

WHAT TO BRING 🥾

💧 1–2L of water
🍏 Snack food for the hike
🥪 Picnic lunch or money to buy lunch at the Abbotsford Convent Cafés

WHAT TO WEAR 👟

👟 Comfortable walking shoes
🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing (check forecast)
🧢 Hat / sunglasses / sun protection

GETTING THERE 🚗

🚙 Parking: Paid parking available at Abbotsford Convent, plus some free street parking
🚊 Public Transport: Only a 15-minute walk from Victoria Park Train Station
⏰ Please arrive at 9:00am to allow time for check-in and to socialise before the walk.

FINISH 🏁

We’ll finish back at Abbotsford Convent around lunchtime, where you can enjoy a coffee and food at the café.

For those looking to continue exploring, the Collingwood Children’s Farm next door is always worth a visit.

GOOD TO KNOW ⚠️

🔞 Ages 18+
🌧️ Event goes ahead rain or shine (rescheduled only in extreme weather)
✅ Social Walks events are always professionally hosted and fully insured

🚨Event numbers are capped and sell out quick

YOUR GUIDE 👋

This walk will be guided by Nath, creating a friendly, welcoming, and social atmosphere throughout the hike.

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