LODDON VALLEY Charm: Day trip: Hike+Picnic, Town Walk,Antique,Museum, Meditation

• 🌏 MELBOURNE → LODDON VALLEY 🏙️
• 📅 SUN 19 OCT, DAY TRIP ☀️
• 📸 Venture Far and Wide, Experience Fully✨

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✨ Step out of the city and into the timeless charm of Loddon Valley — where golden-era streets meet tranquil bushland and country hospitality.
☕ After a welcoming morning tea, we’ll set out on an easy hike through quiet trails, breathing in crisp forest air and pausing at wide valley lookouts.
🍉 At midday, we’ll come together for a relaxed picnic lunch with a fresh fruit platter, sharing food, stories, and laughter under shady trees.
🏛️ Back in town, stroll heritage lanes, browse antique troves and collectible stores, and discover local stories in beautifully preserved streets. Small delights await — a cosy café, a rustic bakehouse, and the Oil Distillery Museum.
🧘 As the afternoon softens, we’ll gather for meditation near the river — a moment to pause, connect, and let the calm of the day settle in.
🍃 With its blend of history, nature, and gentle discovery, this trip is your chance to slow down, taste local flavours, and return with new friends and brighter memories.
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🎒 All-Inclusive for $99
✅ Round-trip transport in a comfortable MERCEDES minivan 🚐
✅ Guided 9 km hike + all gears 🥾
✅ Unlimited snacks, soft drinks, coffee & tea ☕
✅ Fresh Fruit Platter 🍉
✅ Meditation & grounding 🧘
✅ Oil Distillery Museum visit 🍷
✅ Visit scenic lookouts & country views 🌄🦘
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🕒 DAY PLAN:

• ⏰ 07:00 — Pick up near St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders St (
• 🛣️ 08:00 — Short stop to stretch and refresh
• ☕ 09:00 — Arrival — morning coffee, tea & light bites (provided)
• 🥾 09:15 — Guided easy hike (9 km, medium, 180m elevation) through bushland and historic goldfield vistas
• 🍉 12:30 — Picnic lunch (BYO) + shared fruit platter & snacks
• 🏘️ 13:30 — Historic walk: heritage streets, boutique shops
• 🔎 14:00 — Explore collectible stores and local treasures
• 🥐 15:00 — Stop at the Bakehouse for warm treats 🍞
• 🏺 16:00 — Oil Distillery Museum — discover local craft & history
• 🧘 17:00 — Meditation & grounding in a peaceful river spot
• 🚐 18:30 — Return to Melbourne — drop off at Hammer Hall
  with a heart full of country calm
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💰 How to Book?
Secure your spot with a $99 transfer
Please note: An RSVP alone does not secure your spot — only a transfer confirms your place on the trip. Thanks for understanding!
🔹 PayID: 0414 661 458
🔹 Bank Transfer:
NAME: KARAPETIAN G
BSB: 013233
ACCOUNT: 226325836
Ref: Cas
🌟 Limited spots available—RSVP now to avoid missing out! 🎒
Spots are only confirmed once payment is received !!!
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❗️Please Note:
Payments are only credited or refunded if the event is canceled or rescheduled by the organizer.
In all other circumstances, payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
❗️Thank you for understanding and supporting the planning involved in creating these experiences! 🌿
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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 🧢
✔️ 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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**Venture Far and Wide, Experience Fully**