🌿Magnificent Mt MACEDON +Grand Garden: Day trip: Hike+ Picnic, Lookout, Winery

• 🌏 MELBOURNE → MT MACEDON 🏙️
• 📅 SUN 4 MAY, DAY TRIP ☀️
• Go where you feel most alive.

### 🌿Discover the Magic of Mount Macedon & its Grand Gardens!🌿

Join a small group of explorers for a day of breathtaking trails, ancient forests, epic lookouts, and peaceful gardens. Wander through the crisp mountain air, marvel at panoramic views, stroll through historic landscapes, and sip wine with views across the valley.

A perfect blend of nature, adventure, and soul-refreshing moments awaits!

#### 🌟 Day Includes :

🥾 A 9 km guided forest hike (moderate level, 200 m elevation gain)
🍉 Picnic + Snacks, coffee/tea, soft drinks
🌄 Visits to stunning lookouts — easy short walks with unforgettable views
🌺 Entry to the Grand Garden ($17) — history and beauty combined
🍷 Winery visit — enjoy a wine tasting or just soak in the views
🚐 Scenic road trip through Victoria’s highlands
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#### 🕒 Itinerary:

🌅 7:00 AM — Meet at St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders Street
🍉 8:00 AM — Short break to stretch and refresh
☕ 9:00 AM — Morning coffee/tea and snacks (included!)
🥾 9:15 AM — Hike into the forest magic (9 km) - 200 elevation
🍽️ 12:30 PM — Picnic lunch (BYO lunch) - snacks and drinks unlimited
🚐 1:30 PM — Scenic drive through Macedon Ranges
🌄 2:00 PM — Breathtaking lookout
🌸 2:30 PM — Grand Garden exploration ($17 entry)
🍷 3:30 PM — Winery visit for wine tasting and relaxation
🏙️ 6:00 PM — Return to Melbourne with a heart full of memories
📍 Drop-off: Hammer Hall, Melbourne
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🎒 What’s Included? (All-Inclusive for $99!)
✅ Round-trip transport in a comfortable MERCEDES minivan 🚐
✅ Guided 9 km hike with an elevation gain of 200m 🥾
✅ Unlimited snacks, soft drinks, coffee & tea ☕
✅ Picnic - with great company + snacks & soft drinks 🍉
✅ Picnic lunch stop🧺
✅ Visit stunning scenic lookouts 🌄🦘
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💰 How to Book?
Secure your spot with a $99 transfer:
🔹 PayID: 0414 661 458
🔹 Bank Transfer:
NAME: KARAPETIAN G
BSB: 013233
ACCOUNT: 226325836
Ref: Mac
🌟 Limited spots available—RSVP now!
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## 🎒 What to Bring?

✔️ Comfortable hiking shoes (or able to supply, let me know size)
✔️ Wind/water-resistant jacket🧥
✔️ Long pants & long sleeves 🌿
✔️ Hat/beanie 🧢
✔️ BYO lunch 🍽️ (or can buy on the way)
✔️ A positive mindset & big smile! 😊
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📢 Questions? Feel free to DM me anytime! 📩
✨ Let’s make this an adventure to remember
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Credited or refunded only if the event is canceled/moved. Non-refundable in any other cases
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***Go where you feel most alive***
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LIABILITY WAIVER
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. By joining this event you agree to these terms.

## COVID-19 Safety Measures

• The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event.
• Please do not attend if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, or sore throat.
• If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending.
• Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our community safe!