The trail follows the route of Australia's first steam railway from Port Melbourne (Sandridge) to Flinders Street Station.
Details on brochure from Museum of Victoria site
Start at the Elizabeth St end of Flinders Street Station. The pedestrian subway leads to the north bank of the Yarra River, where a promenade leads along the bank to former Sandridge railway bridge, which once carried the railway over the Yarra. It is now converted for pedestrian use. Cross the river and continue along the south bank to Clarendon St/Spencer St. Turn left and follow Clarendon St. to Normanby St.
Here a shared path starts following the light railway to Port Melbourne. For much of the route, this path runs through pleasant parkland. The path finishes at the old Port Melbourne Station. From here you can walk on to historic Station Pier.
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A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the
AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
Flinders Street Station to Port Melbourne in Melbourne Region
Melbourne City to Port Melbourne, 1km from Melbourne
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Nearby towns: Brighton, Carlton, Docklands, Fitzroy, Footscray, Melbourne, Richmond, South Melbourne, South Yarra, Southbank, St Kilda
About the region
The railway was opened 1854 to connect the city to its port. In the 1940s displaced persons were carried by train direct from Station Pier to Bonegilla Station, now part of the High Country Rail Trail.
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