🌿 Eat Drink Dance (and Big Walks): The Full Diamond Creek Trail Adventure 20km

🌿 Eat Drink Dance (and Big Walks): The Full Diamond Creek Trail Adventure Hurstbridge → Diamond Creek → Eltham → Yarra River (20 km) Saturday 24 October Meet 9:45 AM • Start 10:00 AM sharp Hurstbridge railway station Length: ~5hours • Good fitness required

*Please note. Refer to group policy around waitlists, and no shows. At the end of the evevt description*

💬 Event Description Welcome to the full-length Diamond Creek Trail Walk — a 20 km, scenic, social, slightly cheeky, and definitely fitness‑approved adventure from Hurstbridge Railway Station all the way to the Yarra River at Hohnes Hill / Lower Eltham Park.

This is one of Melbourne’s most beautiful continuous green corridors: sealed paths, bushland pockets, creeks, bridges, wildlife, and a long slow descent into Eltham’s leafy valley. It’s the perfect blend of big walk energy, Eat Drink Dance social vibes, and “yes, we actually did 20 km today” smugness.

This walk is fun, but let’s be clear — it’s serious distance. Please don't come if you need to bail after 6km Good fitness required. We’ll take breaks every hour or so, and you’ll need lunch, snacks, and plenty of water.

After we finish at the Yarra River, anyone who wants to keep the social momentum going can join us as we head back into the city for a drink at Transport Bar, Federation Square — the unofficial EDDM victory lounge.

🗺️ Official Trail Info Diamond Creek Trail – Nillumbik Shire Council [Diamond creek trail](https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Parks-reserves-and-playgrounds/Diamond-Creek-Trail) [Diamond Creek Trail](https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Parks-reserves-and-playgrounds/Diamond-Creek-Trail) 🚆 Start Location Hurstbridge Railway Station We’ll gather on the station forecourt at 9:45 AM and begin walking at 10:00 AM sharp.

From the station, we join the official Diamond Creek Trail and follow it all the way south.

The route back Option to stop the walk at Eltham station for those that need to bail

Ideal track end. Hohnes Hill. 513 Bus to Roseanna train station. Train to Flinders st.

🥾 Route Overview (20 km,~ 5 hours) We follow the full trail from:

• Hurstbridge • Wattle Glen • Diamond Creek township • Eltham North • Eltham township • Eltham Lower Park • Yarra River footbridge (Hohnes Hill)

The trail is sealed, mostly flat with gentle undulations, and extremely well signed.

🌟 Attractions & Highlights Along the Way

🏞️ Hurstbridge Bushland & Rural Fringe • Rolling green edges of the township • Creek crossings and open paddock views • Early‑morning birdlife

🌳 Wattle Glen Section • Quiet, leafy trail • Long straight stretches perfect for chatting • Shaded creekside pockets

🛍️ Diamond Creek Township • Cafés, shops, and the iconic DC township strip • The Diamond Creek playground precinct • Public toilets and refill points

🌿 Diamond Creek → Eltham North Corridor • Beautiful sealed trail hugging the creek • Bridges, boardwalks, and tree tunnels • Kangaroo sightings are possible in this section

🧭 Eltham North Adventure Playground • One of Melbourne’s best community play spaces • Great spot for a rest break • Water taps available

🏡 Eltham Township & Surrounds • Leafy suburban scenery • Art installations and community gardens • Access to shops if needed

🚂 Eltham Lower Park & Diamond Valley Railway • Miniature railway (often running on weekends) • Picnic lawns and riverbank scenery • Final approach to the Yarra River

🌉 Yarra River Footbridge (Hohnes Hill) • The official southern terminus • Scenic river views • Connection to the Main Yarra Trail • Perfect group photo spot

🧰 What to Bring • Comfortable walking shoes • Lunch + snacks • Plenty of water • Sunscreen / hat • Weather‑appropriate clothing • A sense of humour • Good fitness and good vibes

⏱️ Pacing & Breaks We’ll walk at a moderate pace, covering the 20 km in about 5 hours. Breaks every 60–75 minutes for snacks, water, stretching, and socialising.

🍸 After-Walk Social (Optional) Once we reach the Yarra River, anyone who…