Yarra Bend Park Loop | 12km

Come Join a leisurely, easy rated, 12km Social Walk around Yarra Bend Park. Perfect for a relaxed and enjoyable outdoor adventure!

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

ABOUT SOCIAL WALKS 💬

We are Social Walks, one of Melbourne’s largest outdoor social communities. With thousands of members and hundreds of events each year, our mission is to bring people together through nature, connection, and fun.
✅ Fully insured and licensed tour operators with Parks Victoria
✅ All events led by friendly, experienced and first aid trained hosts
✅ $2.40 from every ticket sold inside Parks Victoria parks goes directly back into maintaining and protecting these beautiful spaces 🌿

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.