The Flats Accessible Walk

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The Flats Accessible Walk, Mooroopna - Walking Maps

Take this sealed path across a Goulburn River floodplain to enjoy the forest and watch for animals and birdlife.

This walk or roll is accessible to everyone by foot or mobility aid.

The path is sealed and wide enough for side-by-side travel, passing and wheelchair turning. It is generally flat with some mild inclines. There is a drop off to dirt, grass and occasional drains. There is mild camber toward path edges. There are some root rises.

Footbridges with safety rails cross waterways. They have small gaps and lips where surfaces change. Bollard gaps narrow to 1.5 meters.

Forest areas are quiet with tree shade from overhead branches. The section of the path beside the Midland Highway is exposed and has traffic noise.

For shorter distances plan to return before the end as mapped because there are no alternative collection points with vehicle access. Mobile phone coverage is good.

Signs are not all of accessible design, look closely. Learn more of The Flats history when you pass the Mooroopna Aboriginal History Walk.

The return point of the path is a footbridge across the river which could connect the accessible path to Victoria Park Lake. Access is limited by a steep short on ramp patch and lip.

Rest areas
Seating is limited to distantly spaced benches. Chinaman's Garden has rotundas near the river with limited access and at an interesting, fully accessible War Memorial. For refreshment, Mooroopna centre is 1km by footpath or car.

Toilets
The nearest accessible toilets and drinking water are in Kidstown Adventure Playground 7287 Midland Hwy (150m via underpass), or Water Tower Gardens 69 McLennan St (1km) Mooroopna. Carry water.

Dogs must be leashed, cyclists may share the path.

The area is a large bush park where some people may sleep rough.

Public transport
Bus No. 1 stops at the car park. A sealed footpath via an underpass connects the opposite side which has a seated shelter. Both stops have passenger information.

Parking
There is a large car park connected to the path with room for side and rear loading. There are no marked spaces. The surface is sealed, smooth and firm on a gentle slope. Parking wheel buffers have narrow gaps, wheelchair access is across dirt at the end of the car park.

Conditions may change. If you notice any variations, please let us know.

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“Together More Active: accessible walking trails for people with disability” is a partnership between Victoria Walks, Disability Sport & Recreation and Regional Sport Victoria.