It’s the Winter Solstice so come and join us for a winter walk followed by a social dinner around the campfire in the beautiful Macedon Ranges!
Walk Description
Distance: 16 km
Elevation Gain: 628 m
Duration: 5 hrs
Come and celebrate the winter solstice in style! With winter upon us, it is time to pull out the winter woolies, and get cracking with some serious hiking adventures. Just because it’s cold does not mean you should stop living!
The Macedon Ranges is a beautiful location about an hour and half from Melbourne. It’s home to natural wonders, serene ponds, spectacular views and sensational hiking trails. We will spend time on the 16km (5 hour) Macedon Ranges Walking Trail, with a stop for coffee in town. We will start the walk around 12 or so in order to finish before dark so we have time to get the campfire going. We will settle in for a winter campfire dinner from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.
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.
Booking Fee:
Members: $free. Non-members: $8.
Payment:
Pre-payment is by Paypal or, if you are not a Paypal member, you can use Paypal to pay by credit / debit card.
Cancellation:
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.
There will be no refunds, so please do not book unless you are fully committed to attending.
What to bring
• Chairs, food and drinks for dinner
• Day pack
• Sufficient water (2 litres)
• Lunch and snacks
• Hat, sun screen
• Suitable outdoor clothing (no jeans/sneakers!)
• Rainwear & warm jacket
• Proper walking shoes/boots
• Hand Sanitiser
Refer to our Gear Checklist page for more details. 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 Day walks and social activities.
Contact the leader using the Enquiry form, above the Booking Request.