Sunday Morning Strollers-Melbourne

26/02/2026

25/02/2026

𝐒𝐌𝐒 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 & 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤!

Join us for another wonderful year of walks filled with fresh air, gentle movement, and great company. The schedule for 2026 promises new walks that showcase the best spots around Melbourne for immersing in nature, with a bit of bunter, a bit of tsipouro and new friends!

But wait....there is more!

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠!
Our walks are not just about exercise — they’re also a relaxed and friendly space to:

✔ Speak Greek
✔ Build confidence in conversation
✔ Stay connected with language & culture
✔ Meet like-minded people

Whether you’re fluent, a bit rusty, or learning — you’re warmly welcome 🤍

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭
• Easy social pace
• Beautiful surroundings
• Laughter & conversation
• Optional coffee after ☕

📍 Meeting Point: Check the website for all the walk descriptions and meeting points at https://smsmelbourne.wordpress.com/
⏰ Time: 11am

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞!

25/02/2026

Our scheduled walks for 2026 are out! SAVE THE DATES, get your friends and come along!

22/12/2025

Dear Sunday Morning Strollers,

As we come to the end of the year, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for being part of the Sunday Morning Strollers and for showing up to our walks throughout the year.

Thanks to Evangelos Plokamakis who embraced the idea, our group is now growing and this year we enjoyed many great walks and explored new paths around Melbourne! Most importantly, we kept our monthly appointment with nature, which is so important for all of us!

Our walks are more than just walking in nature though.....they are a space for connection, movement, conversation (in Greek!) and community. Everyone's enthusiasm, consistency and openess are what made our walks special and it has been an absolute joy to walk alongside you all!

Stay tuned for next year's schedule, as we are already planning great walks with Vagelis that will take us to new territories and explore new paths. And as our group continues to grow, our participation reminds us that walking is not just about physical activity - it's about belonging, wellbeing and showing up for one another. Thank you all for giving yoru energy and spirit to the group - and for the tsipouraki of course - and we look forward to many more sunday mornings, good conversations and shared steps in the eyar to come!

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

Warm regards from Vangelis and Dorothy

04/12/2025

🌿 9th Nature Walk – Black Rock to Sandringham Beach 🌿

📅 Date: Sunday, 21 December 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m.
📍 Meeting Point: Black Rock House (34 Ebden Ave, Black Rock)

Join us for our last walk of the year — a beautiful 6 km coastal loop from Black Rock to Sandringham Beach! 🌊🚶‍♂️🌿

Expect stunning seaside views, fresh air, and great company as we stroll along one of Melbourne’s most scenic coastal paths.

🔥 Coffee or souvlaki after the walk!
Let’s end the year with good food, laughter, and warm community vibes.

💚 All welcome – FREE event
Bring a friend, your family, or just yourself. Everyone is part of the nature family!

⚠️ Please stay tuned:
The walk may be cancelled in case of hot weather or rain. Keep an eye on our page for updates.

👉 Let’s enjoy nature, connect, and celebrate the end of 2025 together by the sea!

16/11/2025

Sunday morning strollers defied the summer rain today for a beautiful stroll on the yarra trail!

Next month is the last walk of the season, stay tuned!

16/11/2025

Sunday morning strollers had a great outing today albeit the summer rain along the way!
Next one is the last for the season, stay tuned!

15/11/2025

Tomorrow’s walk is by the yarra river and it’s a beautiful walk that’s mostly flat and about an hour and a bit…. We will end up at the boat house where we can have a picnic around there. Also there is Greek festival in Fairfield tomorrow if you feel like checking it out afterwards!

It’s promising to be a great day tomorrow and time for the Sunday Morning Strollers-Melbourne to catch up again ! Did the walk myself today and thoroughly enjoyed it! And there is no single trail tomorrow, the path is wider….

See you all at 10.45 at the coffee tables of the Fairfield boat house!

07/11/2025

🌿 8ος Περίπατος στη Φύση – Fairfield Boathouse 🌿

📅 Ημερομηνία: Κυριακή, 16 Νοεμβρίου 2025
🕚 Ώρα: 11:00 π.μ.
📍 Σημείο Συνάντησης: Picnic tables στο Fairfield Boathouse

Ας απολαύσουμε μαζί έναν ακόμη όμορφο κυριακάτικο περίπατο, αυτή τη φορά στις μαγευτικές όχθες του Yarra River, στο Fairfield Boathouse. 🌳🚶‍♀️

Μια εύκολη και ευχάριστη διαδρομή μέσα στη φύση, ιδανική για όλους — για χαλάρωση, συζήτηση και όμορφες στιγμές με φίλους. 💚

📸 Μην ξεχάσετε τη φωτογραφική σας μηχανή – η διαδρομή είναι γεμάτη εικόνες που αξίζει να θυμάστε!
☕ Μετά τον περίπατο, μπορούμε να απολαύσουμε όλοι μαζί έναν καφέ ή κάτι ελαφρύ στο όμορφο café του Boathouse.

👉 Ελάτε μαζί μας, φέρτε το χαμόγελό σας και ας περάσουμε ένα ακόμη υπέροχο πρωινό στη φύση!

07/11/2025

Our next walk is coming up on Sunday 16/11! Stay tuned for the announcement soon! Around Fairfield......

12/10/2025

Dandenong botanic gardens in Olinda is truly a paradise anytime of the year but in spring is just breathtaking! The beauty of the gardens needs to be experienced and we all had the pleasure today to keep our monthly appointment with nature and to enjoy good company and great tsipouro and bbq at the end!
Snapshots of the day shared here and thank you to everyone who joined us! See you mid November, stay tuned for the announcement with more details….

27/09/2025

🌿 7th Nature Walk – Olinda Botanical Garden 🌿

📅 Date: Sunday, 12 October 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m.
📍 Meeting Point: Parking at Olinda Playspace (77 Olinda–Monbulk Rd, Olinda)

Join us for a refreshing 6 km loop through the stunning Olinda Botanical Garden – past the pond, the lake, and the beautiful Rhododendron Gardens. 🌸🍃

👣 A gentle and scenic walk, perfect for nature lovers and friends alike.
🐶🐹Sorry, no dogs allowed!!!

🔥 After our walk, we’ll gather for a BBQ next to the fireplaces at Olinda Playspace!

👉 Bring your own chops, sausages, or anything you like for the grill – and let’s share food, laughter, and good company.

💚 Don’t miss this chance to enjoy nature, connect with friends, and celebrate the season together!