Nature lovers, walkers and community members are invited to celebrate the launch of the Hoddle Mountain Trail Walking Guide on Sunday, 15 March from 10am to 11am, with optional guided walks until 2:30pm.
The free community event will take place at the Hoddle Mountain Trail Marker on the Great Southern Rail Trail in Fish Creek, approximately 700 metres from Fish Creek Community Garden heading toward Foster.
Prom Coast Ecolink and Fish Creek Landcare are hosting the special morning celebrating both place and community, marking the official release of a new resource designed to help locals and visitors explore one of South Gippsland's most distinctive landscapes with greater understanding and appreciation.
A new granite marker along the Rail Trail will also be unveiled during the event as a lasting tribute to the vision, care and collaboration that brought the project to life.
Guests will be welcomed onto the Traditional Lands of the Bratowoloong clan of the Kurnai people, with a Welcome to Country by Kurnai Elder Aunty Cheryl, honouring the deep cultural connections that continue to shape this place.
Following the launch, attendees may choose from a range of optional guided walks on the Hoddle, tailored to different interests and abilities.
Whether an experienced walker, curious local, or someone who values time spent in nature, the event offers a meaningful way to deepen connection to the landscape and those who care for it.
Prom Coast Ecolink and Fish Creek Landcare warmly encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to attend, noting that by joining, attendees are supporting local stewardship, celebrating regional knowledge, and strengthening the shared commitment that keeps South Gippsland's landscapes thriving.
For more information and to RSVP, visit Prom Coast Ecolink's website at www.promcoastecolink.org.
