Name: Arthurs Seat: Jonas Lea Memorial Walk
Start: 2024-10-05T10:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-10-05T15:30:00+10:00

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[https://yhabush.org.au/events/arthurs-seat-oct2024/](https://yhabush.org.au/events/arthurs-seat-oct2024/)

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**Leader: Doug M.**
**Distance:** 14.2 kms
**Elevation Gain:** 533m
Arthurs Seat is one of the most prominent and recognisable landmarks on the Mornington Peninsula. Reaching 314m above sea level, Arthurs Seat Park offers spectacular panoramic views and an opportunity to experience an abundance of native plants and animals.
Our circuit walk will include lookouts with stunning views of the bay, Kings Falls, McLarens Dam, a part of the Two Bays Walking Track, Seawards Gardens and afternoon tea at the Eagle Cafe at the summit.
**Jonas Lea Memorial Walk:**
Jonas Lea was a club leader and walker who sadly passed away in 2018 after a long illness at a relatively young age. He led his first walk with us in winter 2015. He was always willing to help, and often offered to fill missing gaps in the walk program. Those who knew him enjoyed chatting with him and appreciated his passion for bushwalking, even when not well. His mum, Judy, said “the bushwalking club gave him a new lease of life and he loved the times he spent with you all.”
Jonas’ family wanted to recognise the importance of the club and bushwalking to Jonas, so for several years after his passing, they generously provided a gift voucher for the person making the most significant contribution to the club – this was known as the Jonas Lea Memorial Award.
Instead of an annual award, the club has now decided to provide a walk in his memory. This location and time of year was chosen, as Jonas led a walk here on the first weekend of October in 2015.

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