Fred Smith Reserve Circuit

Starting from the dirt car park off Marine Parade, Hastings, this circuit walk gives you a tour of the Fred Smith Reserve, mostly via the Western Port Bay Trail. This accessible journey offers lovely views of the bay along with heaps of features such as an extensive leash-free oval, playgrounds, fitness stations, BBQs, a heated indoor pool, and a cafe with more views for you to enjoy. The flora and fauna of the area are interesting as well, especially the pelicans. Keep in mind that the only place you can get your dog off the leash is the oval, all other parts are on-leash areas (including the tracks). Please refrain from getting into the mangroves or the salt marsh to preserve the environment and wildlife. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-38.3030602,145.191981)
Mode	Car Train
Directions	From Western Port Highway Turn on to Frankston-Flinders Road then drive for 1.5 km Continue onto Marine Parade and drive for another 1.7 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Marine Parade and drive for another 370 m Turn left and drive for another 15 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 55 m turn left.
	After another 225 m continue straight. Keep right. After another 50 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to Kings Creek via a boardwalk (a part of Western Port Bay Trail). To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 65 m continue straight. After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Western Port Bay Trail. After another 95 m continue straight, to head along Western Port Bay Trail. After another 460 m continue straight, to head along Western Port Bay Trail.
	After another 105 m continue straight, to head along Western Port Bay Trail. After another 460 m pass the "Pelican Society" (about 80 m ahead).
	Turn sharp right. After another 75 m pass the toilet (55 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 20 m pass the playground (20 m on your left).
	Veer right. After another 15 m veer right. After another 15 m pass the "Skate Ramp" (40 m on your left). After another 115 m pass the BBQ (8 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the water tap (on your left).
	After another 20 m turn right.
	After another 180 m continue straight. After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 50 m continue straight. After another 60 m continue straight.
	After another 70 m turn left. After another 25 m continue straight. After another 95 m pass the playground (5 m on your left). After another 4 m continue straight. After another 40 m continue straight.
	After another 9 m turn left. After another 55 m come to the end.

This side trip takes you to Kings Creek via a boardwalk (a part of Western Port Bay Trail).

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 10 m turn left, to head along Western Port Bay Trail. After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 430 m long)
	Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Western Port Bay Trail & Kings Creek at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 450 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Fred Smith Reserve Circuit

Grading

	Class 1/6 Smooth & flat
Length	2.4 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 1.6 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	1.6 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Cerberus Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the Otways, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:00am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  9°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of frost near the Yarra Valley in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower near the Otways, most likely in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the early morning then becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 19.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  8°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning frost about the ranges. The chance of morning fog. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 20.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  9°C → 22°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the east. The chance of morning frost near the Yarra Valley. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  10°C → 23°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  13°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

Weather Forecast

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