Hi Belinda, I like the honest and direct approach you explain what is happening and how you are feeling.
I did the Cradle mountain Dove Lake walk this last Thursday. Yahhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I feel pretty pleased with myself and that I made it. It took 2 hours and a few steep parts, but not really hard. It was a bit cold too. Loved the variety of sub alpine and plateau plants. Nice to NOT see litter also.
If you feel up to it, you and your friend could drive to Bridport and do the Wildflower Walk to Adams Beach. It takes an hour each way, but not hard though. I find it best to START near the Bridport Golf course. You will see entrance to the walk and parking spaces near the Course at the top of Main Street. Ask a local if you cannot find it. Toilets in the town and take water, hat etc.
Enjoy your visiting friend.. Kathy.ox. I could even meet you before, or after, and your friend, for coffee at the Cafe near the newsagent.