Spectacular Grampians - Grand Canyon, MacKenzie Falls, Boroka Lookout &more!

Update: This event is sold out. Our next day trip to the Grampians is on Sat, 24th Jan - https://www.meetup.com/exploremelb/events/312029445/

We are heading to Grampians National Park, one of the most incredible places in Victoria to lose yourself in nature for a while. We will book a bus with a driver. Our events are only open to people aged 18 years and older.

Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot:

Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.

Step 2: Please buy the bus ticket via Trybooking ($99 - Early Bird, $119 - Regular):
https://www.trybooking.com/DGPVV

Payments are managed through Trybooking and not Meetup. You will see an "Unpaid" status on your RSVP. The only thing you need is the Trybooking ticket which you will receive by email. I will manually update the meetup payment status closer to the event date.

Trybooking payments are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Trybooking payments will be refunded only if the event is cancelled or moved to a new date.

If you are a digital creator or youtuber, please message the organizer before buying the ticket.

Meeting Point: Let's meet in the Corner of Russell and Flinders Street (Federation Square Bus stop) at 8:45 AM. We should be back at Federation Square Bus Stop around 9 pm.

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-37.817028%2C%20144.97006

This is a rain or shine event.

Cost:

Bus Ticket:

$99 - Early Bird

$119 - Regular

Lunch: Varies (depends on what you buy at Halls Gap).

Tentative list of locations we will be visiting:

Halls Gap: Stop at Halls Gap for a lunch break (own expense). If you are lucky, The Halls Gap Recreation Reserve is a fantastic place to see Kangaroos in the Grampians.

Boroka Lookout: Picturesque views of mountain ranges, lakes & plains. (Please stay within the safety barriers for your own safety. In the news: https://bit.ly/3o3MvAI )

Reed Lookout: From the summit of Reed Lookout you will enjoy stunning views over the entire Victoria Valley, Victoria Range, Serra Range, Lake Wartook, and the Mt Difficult Range on a clear day. (Not much walking involved)

The Balconies - Stroll along the gravel path lined with native shrubs and plants, leading up to the lookout, where you can take in breathtaking panoramic views of Victoria Valley and the nearby ranges.

MacKenzie Falls - MacKenzie Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in Victoria. Flowing year round, the falls sees water cascade over huge cliffs into a deep pool, sending fine sprays of rainbow mist high into the air above a stunning gorge.

Grand Canyon - Climb your way through a stunning gorge beneath towering rock walls on this short but challenging hike. Take a moment to pause, listen to the gentle stream, and soak in the natural echoes all around you.

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