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West Coast Wetlands Track 9.6km, 3.2 hours return We start the walk at Fairhaven Campsite, where we head east along Pinnacles Track. Points of TRIP NOTES interest include The Pinnacles Lookout, wildflowers including orchids, birdlife and seasonal Deuchers, Heifer, Little Heifer, FRENCH ISLAND Pobblebonk and Punt Swamps. DAY WALK We will stop for lunch along the way. The topography is mainly flat or gently undulating and at 60m above sea level, the Pinnacles offers expansive views of Phillip Island, Western Port Saturday, February 15th, 2020 and the west coast wetlands of the park. There may be the option of extending the walk on Getting There the day. You can travel to French Island from either The tour will conclude at FIGS café in the early Stony Point or Cowes, Phillip Island. afternoon, where you will be able to purchase coffee and snacks. Below is the Westernport Ferry timetable for your reference. * Return fares are $26 per adult. About French Island ** Please be aware that times may change in French Island is situated in Western Port Bay, cases of extreme weather conditions and we about 70 km south-east of Melbourne. Phillip advise to check the website for any alerts and Island lies to the south at the entrance of the bay. cancellations. French Island is approximately 20 km long and We will meet up and begin the walk at FIGS 14 km wide and covers 154 sq. km. Much of the café (French Island General Store) at coastline is surrounded by mangroves, and 9.30am. natural heathland covers a large part of the island. The highest point is Mount Wellington, 96 metres above sea level. For more information on FIGS café: There are two settlements, Tankerton and https://www.figsfrenchisland.com.au/ Fairhaven (with only 116 permanent residents), on the western side of the island. A shuttle service operates regularly on weekends from the ferry terminal to the For more information: general store. Alternatively it is a relaxing 3km https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/french-island walk. E:[email protected] | P:03 5639 2615 | M:0456 375 264 | W:www.parktrek.com.au © 2019 Park Trek. All Rights Reserved .

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