Albert Park Lake Loop

This walk starts near the Lakeside Carpark on Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, and loops around Albert Park Lake. Enjoy a walk around the iconic lake on a flat track, with panoramic views of Melbourne’s ever-growing skyline. Albert Park is home to a plethora of events, from runs to cycling events, pet-friendly meetups, water activities, and the Australian Grand Prix. There are many black swans, ducks, and other birds to be seen. There are nine picturesque picnic areas with barbecues dotted around the lake. Albert Park is mainly an on-lead park, but there are some designated off-lead areas where you can let your dog play and have a good run. 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	(-37.8418508,144.9644311)
Mode	Car
Directions	From King Street, 60 Turn on to Sturt Street then drive for 100 m Continue onto Sturt Street and drive for another 20 m Turn left onto Eastern Road and drive for another 285 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Park Street and drive for another 335 m Turn left onto Clarendon Street and drive for another 450 m Continue onto Aughtie Drive and drive for another 240 m At roundabout, take exit 1 and drive for another 95 m Turn right and drive for another 25 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 15 m head into the "Albert Park". W:parkweb.vic.gov.au
	After another 9 m turn right. There is a car park (about 25 m back from the start). After 60 m pass the "Coot Picnic Area" (on your right). After another 95 m pass the playground (15 m on your right). After another 55 m pass the water tap (15 m on your right).
	After another 25 m continue straight.
	After another 345 m continue straight. After another 55 m pass the "Carousel Restaurant & Bar" (6 m on your right). After another 90 m continue straight.
	After another 265 m continue straight. After another 620 m pass the water tap (on your right). After another 275 m pass the water tap (on your right).
	Continue straight. After another 30 m continue straight. After another 70 m pass a seat (15 m on your right). After another 30 m pass a seat (15 m on your right). After another 75 m pass a seat (15 m on your right).
	After another 180 m continue straight.
	After another 75 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m continue straight. After another 15 m continue straight. After another 180 m pass the playground (15 m on your right). After another 40 m pass the water tap (8 m on your right). After another 1 km pass the water tap (9 m on your right). Then pass the playground (20 m on your right).
	After another 370 m continue straight.
	After another 110 m continue straight. After another 60 m pass the playground (20 m on your right). After another 80 m pass the BBQ (20 m on your right). Then pass the water tap (10 m on your right). After another 20 m pass a seat (20 m on your left).
	Turn sharp left. After another 15 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left). After another 30 m pass the toilet (on your right). After another 80 m pass a seat (20 m on your left).
	Turn right. After another 250 m pass a seat (6 m on your right). After another 70 m pass a seat (7 m on your right). After another 60 m pass a seat (7 m on your right). After another 40 m pass the water tap (20 m on your right). After another 15 m pass a seat (8 m on your right). Then pass the "The Point Restaurant" (20 m on your right). W:www.thepointalbertpark.com.au
	After another 250 m continue straight. About 50 m past the end is a car park. Turn right. After another 25 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Albert Park Lake Loop

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	4.9 km
Time	1 h to 2 h

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
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 are 2 on route, on average they are 1.6 km apart with the largest gap of 4.3 km.

Seat: There are 9 on route, on average they are 490 m apart with the largest gap of 2.2 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	2 km	[seat]
Seat	2 km	[seat]
Seat	2.1 km	[seat]
Toilet	4.3 km	[toilet]
Seat	4.3 km	[seat]
Toilet	4.3 km	[toilet]
Seat	4.4 km	[seat]
Seat	4.6 km	[seat]
Seat	4.7 km	[seat]
Seat	4.8 km	[seat]
Seat	4.8 km	[seat]

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Melbourne Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 16 January
  
  21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning southerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning. Daytime maximum temperatures between 19 and 23.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 5:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 17 January
  
  16°C → 23°C
  Cloud clearing.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h turning southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h in the late morning and afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Saturday 18 January
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Sunday 19 January
  
  15°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning then becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 33.
  
  Monday 20 January
  
  16°C → 30°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Tuesday 21 January
  
  18°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Wednesday 22 January
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  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.

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