Trip Overview
Join us for an accommodated trip in the beautiful township of Daylesford, surrounded by the picturesque Hepburn Regional Park, just an hour and a half’s drive from the centre of Melbourne.
We have booked accommodation at a price of $90 per person for two nights. For a weekend in Daylesford, this is a bargain!!
You will need to bring all required equipment and clothing.
Accommodation
Boomerang Holiday Ranch
We will allocate two people per bedroom.
The accommodation includes shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Itinerary and Walk Descriptions
Friday 5 September
Drive from Melbourne to Daylesford and meet in the late afternoon / early evening.
Check in is available from 3 pm
Dinner: BYO
Saturday 6 September
Daylesford to Hepburn Springs Return Hike
20 kms approx.
Total climbing: 550 m approx.
Dinner: BYO
Sunday 7 September
Blowhole to Shepherds Flat Hike
14 km approx.
Total climbing: 350 m approx.
Finish around 2.00 pm for the return drive home.
Transport
Transport to and from the walk location is by car. Please indicate your transport requirements and preferences on the booking request form when you book in.
If you don’t have a car, we can’t guarantee to provide you with a lift – this will depend on available drivers and their locations.
Passengers must pay the driver their share of car-pooling costs as described on the Car-pooling page. Please discuss the preferred method of payment with your driver.
Booking
Booking is required for this walk. Please indicate what similar walks you have done recently (i.e. in the past few months) to give the leader confidence that you are capable of doing this one. Refer to Walking Grades which, in conjunction with the walk description, will help you assess whether you have the required walking fitness and experience to do this walk.
The Leader will confirm your acceptance on the walk, or not, via email. The leader will provide details of where and when to meet.
Trip Price:
Members: $90 + Booking fee (nil) = $90.
Non-members: $90 + Booking fee ($12) = $102.
Payment:
Members and non-members are required to pre-pay the trip price for this event.
You can pay by Paypal. If you are not a Paypal member, you can use Paypal to pay by credit or debit card.
Cancellation:
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.
We will only be able to provide a refund if we can find a replacement for you.
What to Bring
• All the equipment, clothing, food and water you will need for the walks and overnight stays (refer Trip details above).
Refer to our Gear Checklist page for more details, or discuss with the leader. If you are not properly equipped, the walk leader can decide not to let you participate on this walk.
Safety and Ambulance Insurance
We strongly recommend that you have Ambulance cover. If conditions are hazardous, the walk may be cancelled. If any doubts at all, check your emails the night before and the morning of the event. For more details refer to Safety.
Still have questions?
Check out Joining a Walk.
Check out Weekend and extended walks.
Contact the leader using the Enquiry form, above the Booking Request.
