Take A Hike

Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods Take A Hike

It’s time to lace up your walking shoes and discover new places to go through your paces.

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne David Mitchener

Planetary Travel

In 2008, a collective of artists created a scale model of the solar system along Hobsons Bay between St Kilda and Port Melbourne. Now, for every metre you cover on the self-guided Solar System Trail, you’re covering about a million kilometres. Walk the almost six kilometres from the Sun at the Marina Reserve lighthouse to Pluto at Sandridge Beach, and it’s like hurtling through 5.9 billion kilometres of space. Along the way, visit the eight planets, each scaled for size and distance. +stkildamelbourne.com.au

Artistic Vision

Stretching 17 kilometres from Brighton to Beaumaris is the Bayside Coastal Art Trail. For those interested in Melbourne’s creative heritage, tackling it on foot or by bicycle is a must. Along the path are more than 40 interpretive signs featuring artworks inspired by the coastal landscape. See where Arthur Boyd imagined Boats at Half Moon Bay or where Clarice Beckett took her portable studio to paint Sandringham Beach. There are also in-situ sculptures by Jeffrey Wilkinson and Lenton Parr. +bayside.vic.gov.au

Great Garden Walk

If you love strolling in the Royal Botanic Gardens on St Kilda Road, why not become acquainted with the epic Cranbourne Gardens in Melbourne’s southeast? Join a guide to explore the highlights of the Australian Garden on the Great Southern Land Walk; otherwise, set your own path. There are 300 hectares of remnant bushland here, with 10 kilometres of walking tracks and a landscape that’s home to more than 25 rare or threatened animal species. +rbg.vic.gov.au

The Rose St. Artists’ Market

In the heart of eclectic Fitzroy, the Rose Street Artists’ Market is packed to the rafters with always original art and design. This season, we’re showcasing more than 200 new and exciting local makers, giving you the opportunity to peruse numerous stall displays, collect, source and commission unique handmade works, and meet, greet and speak with artists and designers in person. Expect to fi nd everything from the wacky to the wonderful, including quirky homewares, sustainable fashion, one-off jewellery pieces and unique paintings. If you’re a lover of all things handmade then look no further. Come along and experience it for yourself. Celebrating 18 years of handmade. Tram: Number 11 or 96 from city to stop 16 Open: Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm 60 Rose Street, Fitzroy t:0414 803 228 w:rosestmarket.com.au Find us on:

St Kilda Esplanade Market

Discover handmade crafts and local food products at Melbourne’s only outdoor market by the bay. Set against the backdrop of St Kilda Beach, this vibrant makers’ market features unique artwork, jewellery, fashion and accessories, beauty products, delicious food and so much more. The market is great day out with family, friends and fur babies. Start right here when you’re when exploring St Kilda! Handmade, unique, local… That’s your Esplanade Market. Tram: Route 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Every Sunday from 10am to 4pm Upper Esplanade, St Kilda w:stkildaesplanademarket.com.au Find us on: