Sunday Morning Strollers-Melbourne

15/10/2026

🌿 WE LOVED IT LAST YEAR… LET’S DO IT AGAIN! 🌿

Join us for another beautiful day at Olinda Botanical Gardens — a scenic 4 km walk through lakes, gardens and forest trails, followed by a BBQ with great company! 🌳🥾

📅 Sunday, 1 November 2026
🕚 11:00 am
📍 Meeting point: Olinda Playspace Car Park, 77 Olinda–Monbulk Road, Olinda

🔥 After the walk, we’ll gather at the Gazebo, with four outdoor fireplaces ready for our BBQ! Bring your favourite meat, something to drink, your appetite and, of course, good company! 🍖😊

💚 As always, it’s all about nature, good company and community. Everyone is welcome!

⚠️ Please note: Participants attend at their own responsibility. Please consider your own fitness and health conditions before joining the walk. Children should be supervised at all times.

☔ The walk may be cancelled in case of heavy rain or extreme weather conditions. Please stay tuned for updates.

💚 ALL WELCOME – FREE EVENT

17/09/2026

19/08/2026

Even the weather was on our side on Sunday as we walked along the Moonee Ponds Creek starting from Oak Park. What a beautiful day for a stroll it was!

Thank you to all the strollers who came and to the new people who came for the first time. Do tell your friends what a friendly happy lot we are and do join us for the next walk!

Snapshots of the Sunday's walk can be seen here. And save the date for the next one: 13 September! Location to be announced soon!

12/08/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞

The walk that was cancelled last Sunday will now take place this Sunday 16/08.

We’ll be exploring the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail, enjoying a relaxed Sunday morning walk, some fresh air and good company along the way plus if you want to practice your Greek speaking skills feel free to do so!

Please note that the meeting place that is in the website has changed. We will now meet at the Oak Park Tennis Courts car park.

This is an easy to moderate walk along the creek. Read more about the walk here:
https://smsmelbourne.wordpress.com/moonee-ponds-creek-trail-oak-park/

Everyone is welcome. See you on Sunday!

08/08/2026

Due to weather conditions for tomorrow, we will have to cancel the walk of 09/08/2026.

Sunday Morning Strollers might reconvene again next Sunday, we will keep you informed through this page.

Thank you and stay warm.

04/08/2026

🌿 Nature Walk – Moonee Ponds Creek Trail & Strathnaver Grasslands 🌿

Join us on Sunday, 9 August 2026 as we explore another hidden gem in Melbourne's north – the beautiful Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and the Strathnaver Grasslands.

📅 Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m.
📍 Meeting Point: Oak Park Tennis Club, John Pascoe Fawkner Reserve, Francis St, Oak Park VIC 3046

👣 Distance: Approximately 5–6 km
🥾 Difficulty: Moderate

This scenic walk takes us along the peaceful Moonee Ponds Creek Trail, through native grasslands and open parklands. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy local wildlife, discover one of Melbourne's natural treasures, and spend a relaxing Sunday morning with friends.

💚 As always, our walks are about nature, good company, conversation and community. Everyone is welcome!

📸 Bring your camera – there will be plenty of opportunities to capture the beauty of the creek, native birds and winter landscapes.

☕ After the walk, we'll finish with a coffee and a chat at a nearby café.

⚠️ Please note:
Participants attend at their own responsibility. Please consider your own fitness and health conditions before joining the walk. Children should be supervised at all times.

☔ In case of heavy rain or extreme weather conditions, the walk may be cancelled. Please stay tuned for updates.

💚 ALL WELCOME – FREE EVENT

21/07/2026

What a gorgeous day for a visit to the gardens was on Sunday!

Thank you to all the Sunday Morning Strollers who attended and enjoyed the sunshine amidst the glorious gardens!

Next one: 9/8

More info very soon!

Snapshots of the walk here

Sunday Morning Strollers-Melbourne

12/07/2026

Watch the video. The greenery. The open skies. The quiet trails.

Now imagine yourself there instead of behind a screen.

Nature has a way of resetting your mind. Stress fades. Conversations flow. Strangers become friends.

You don’t need a “perfect” time to start.
You just need to show up.

Next Sunday. 11:00 AM. Tindale Gardens.

Don’t miss it.

08/07/2026

🌿 Nature Walk – George Tindale & Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens 🌿

Join us on Sunday, 19 July for another beautiful Nature Walk as we explore two of the Dandenong Ranges' most spectacular gardens.

📅 Sunday, 19 July 2026
🕚 Meeting Time: 11:00 a.m.
📍 Meeting Point: Entrance of George Tindale Memorial Gardens

👣 Approximately 5 km loop (1.5–2 hours)
🥾 Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Our walk will take us through the colourful George Tindale Memorial Gardens, along the peaceful Sherbrooke Forest, and into the magnificent Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens, famous for its ornamental lake, boathouse and picturesque pathways.

📸 Bring your camera – there will be plenty of opportunities for beautiful photos!

💚 As always, our walks are about nature, good company, conversation and community. Everyone is welcome!

🐾 Pets are welcome.

⚠️ Please note:
Participants attend at their own responsibility. Please consider your own fitness and health conditions before joining the walk. Children should be supervised at all times.

☔ In case of heavy rain or extreme weather conditions, the walk may be cancelled. Please stay tuned for updates.

👉 Come along and discover one of Victoria's most beautiful garden walks with us!

ALL WELCOME – FREE EVENT