291. Lake Wendouree - Victoria Park 12.6km

 U3A Hike No 291



Hike Report By Jan Herperger

** Ken’s back! It was great to see Ken back with us today and looking so well. **
Because today’s forecast was for a 37 degree total fire ban stinker, Gordon decided to lead us
around the Lake Wendouree and Victoria Park circuit. So, 11 people met at the Inclusive
Playground and walked around Lake Wendouree pausing to check out the Olympic Rings, saying
farewell to Ken as he headed off towards Pipers cafe, choosing the scenic route through Fairyland
and hearing some historic details about the rowing course. There was a strong warm wind blowing
that helped keep us cooler but played havoc with our sunhats. We stopped back at our cars and had
morning tea at a picnic table in the shade. Then we all headed off on the path around Victoria Park
and again stopped at points of interest including the old, now grassed-over velodrome, an
information board explaining about the protection of indigenous grasslands in Victoria Park and the
Disc Golf course.
Back at the cars about half the group decided to stay and have an early lunch while the others left to
do other activities such as have a shower or buy flowers for their wife.
I really enjoyed this 12.3 km walk. The lake and it’s environs is quite different to Victoria Park,
which makes it an interesting combination.
Thanks Gordon for planning this ramble and fellow walkers for the good company and chats.


A sidecar race in Victoria Park: Check the link after the photos for more about this.

Photos by Andrew Parker


















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Comments

  1. Jan22 February 2024 at 17:52

    Hreat photo of Lake Wendouree Andrew. And it's lovely to see Mark B in the video.

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