Timeline
09:30
Stop at Segue Cafe for a coffee and to browse the local arts and crafts. It opens at 09:30 on weekdays, making it the perfect quiet start to your morning. Use the brochures here to orient yourself with the town layout.
10:00
Walk the 3-km Arts Trail along the Avon River. The trail starts outside the library and winds through Shakespeare-themed artworks. This is a gentle walk that lets you see the river and the town's artistic side without much effort.
10:45
Head to Avon River Bakehouse for lunch. They offer fresh pies, cakes, and burgers with both indoor and outdoor dining options. It is open until 15:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to eat and digest.
11:15
End your walk at Apex Park. Located at the eastern end of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, this park sits right on the Avon River. You can relax on the benches, enjoy the medieval-themed playground, and keep an eye out for trains crossing the nearby railway bridge.
Local tip
If you want to extend your walk, the trail connects to the rail trail that stretches from Traralgon to Stratford. Apex Park has barbecue areas if you brought your own food, but the Bakehouse is right there if you prefer to buy lunch.
Check before you go
- Segue Cafe is open We-Sa 09:30-14:30. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
- Avon River Bakehouse is open Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00 and Sa,Su 08:00-15:00.
- Apex Park is open 24/7.
Worth knowing
- Segue Cafe is open at 09:30 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Stratford (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).