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  • Sunday Hike on Werribee Gorge Circuit

    Sunday Hike on Werribee Gorge Circuit

    We did the Werribee Gorge Circuit on Sunday (March 2026). Actually we planned this walk some time ago but it was raining persistently on 4 weekends in a row. Finally the weather was fine. Here’s the official description of the walk: Start at one of three carparking locations on Myers Road. There are no shortcuts.…

  • Punch Bowl to Kilcunda along the George Bass Coastal Trail

    Punch Bowl to Kilcunda along the George Bass Coastal Trail

    If you’re looking for a wild and rewarding coastal hike that embodies the Australian spirit without straying too far from Melbourne, the Punch Bowl to Kilcunda section of the George Bass Coastal Trail is a perfect choice. The hike is just under 10 kms one way, depending on the beach detours you take. Trust me,…

  • Trip to Hollow Mountain

    Trip to Hollow Mountain

    On the final day of our stay in Grampians we decided to visit the Hollow Mountain, also known as Wudjub-guyan. We checked out from the YHA lodge in Halls Gap in the morning. We drove on sealed roads but our friends took gravel Mt Zero road and arrived much faster. The trail from car park…

  • Apollo Bay to Shelly Beach Walk

    Apollo Bay to Shelly Beach Walk

    We visited Apollo Bay for the Melbourne Cup long weekend. On Monday we decided to walk to Shelly Beach. We started right from our Airbnb place at Apollo Bay. We walked on the Great Ocean Walk trail along the Great Ocean Road first. After crossing the Barham River we went down to the beach. We…

  • Two Bays walking track – Arthurs Seat to Cape Shank

    Two Bays walking track – Arthurs Seat to Cape Shank

    When my friend suggested we do this hike I was like YES PLEASE! From amazing green scenery to beautiful dams with ducks quacking, going from insane views of Port Phillip Bay on day 1 to views of the wild ocean on day 2. This walk is located on the Mornington Peninsula. I was lucky enough…

  • A Spectacular Scenic Hike – Olinda, Victoria

    A Spectacular Scenic Hike – Olinda, Victoria

    Olinda is located in Victoria’s outer east and is much loved by hikers and nature lovers. The town is located around 40km from the Melbourne CBD and is easiest to get to by car. The peaceful small town is also well known for its unique cafes, art culture and relaxed hippie vibe. One of the…

  • Long weekend in Grampians – Mt Rosea Loop

    Long weekend in Grampians – Mt Rosea Loop

    We visited Grampians National Park on grand final long weekend in September. We stayed at the YHA Grampians at Halls Gap which was great. On Saturday we drove to MacKenzie Falls. The trail to falls was short but it was very busy. After lunch at the picnic area next to the carpark we decided to…

  • Experiencing the Beautiful Mount Macedon Ranges through Forest Glade and Hanging Rock

    Experiencing the Beautiful Mount Macedon Ranges through Forest Glade and Hanging Rock

    If you live in Melbourne and are looking to explore something natural not that far from the city, then the Forest Glade Gardens and the Hanging Rock are great choices – with the former being a relatively easy walk rather than a proper hike and the latter being a trail of easy-to-moderate difficulty. Start Your…

  • Hiking in the You Yangs – The Big Rock

    Hiking in the You Yangs – The Big Rock

    Just an hour’s drive west of Melbourne, the You Yangs Regional Park is a gem that I highly recommend to anyone for a simple half or full day hiking trip. The You Yangs offers a range of different walks that you can go on, and even mountain biking trails, however the one that we went…

  • Yarra Bend Park – nice walk near Melbourne

    Yarra Bend Park – nice walk near Melbourne

    We went on a walk on Sunday afternoon. We started from the Fairfield Park Boathouse because it was closer. The car park there was full so we had to park at Yarra Bend Road (next turn from Heidelberg Road). The weather was perfect – warm and sunny. Dights Falls was named after John Dight, who…