🌿HEPBURN SPRINGS + Daylesford : Day trip: Hike, Picnic, Meditation, Art+Lookout* 🌏 **MELBOURNE → HEPBURN SPRINGS** 🏙️
* 📅 MON **6 APR, DAY TRIP ☀️ PUBLIC HOLIDAY**
* ✨ **Healing Springs, Hidden Trails, Historic Tales** ✨
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## 🌿 **Escape the City — Join Us for a Day in Hepburn Springs & Daylesford**
Step away from the noise and into a day of nature, calm, and connection — **everything included, no hassles**, with easy, comfortable transport from the city and back.
We begin with a **breathtaking forest hike**, flowing through tall trees and **stunning lookouts**.
Along the way, we stop at the **mineral springs** to taste fresh, naturally sparkling water.
We slow down for a **guided meditation**, then enjoy a relaxed **picnic with fruit platter, snacks, coffee & tea**.
The journey continues to the hidden **Blowhole**, followed by a visit to a charming **historic art space & gallery**.
A gentle **scenic countryside drive** carries us back — calm, refreshed, and recharged.
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✨ **Walk gently. Breathe deeply. Experience fully.**
💧 **Tip:** Bring a reusable bottle — you’ll have the chance to taste natural mineral spring water along the way. Locals swear by its unique character and benefits.
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## 🎒 **All-Inclusive Experience — $99**
✅ Comfortable **Mercedes minivan transport** 🚐
✅ Guided **10 km scenic hike** + gear support 🥾
✅ Meditation & grounding session 🌿
✅ Fresh **fruit platter picnic** 🍉
✅ Unlimited snacks, soft drinks, coffee & tea ☕
✅ Scenic lookouts & curated itineraries 🌄
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#### 🕒 Itinerary:
🌅 07:30 — Meet at **St Paul’s Cathedral,** Flinders Street
🍉 08:00 — Short **break** to stretch and refresh
☕ 09:00 — Morning **coffee/tea** and snacks (included!)
🥾 09:15 — Easy **Hike -** 10 km - 140 elevation
🌄 12:30 — Breathtaking **lookout + Mineral springs**
🌿 13:00 - **Meditation** & grounding
🍽️ 13:30 — Picnic & Fruit platter + drinks/snacks (included!)
🌟 14:30 — Visit **The Blowhole** (nature’s hidden gem)
🌸 15:30 — **Historic Art-Space & Gallery ($10)**
🚐 16:30 — **Scenic** countryside drive
🏙️ 18:00 — Return to **Melbourne** with a heart full of memories
📍 Drop-off: Hammer Hall, Melbourne
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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!** 😊
🌿 **Tip:** Bring a reusable water bottle to fill with mineral spring water along the way – Locals swear by the health benefits!
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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:** HS
🌟 **Limited spots available—RSVP now!**
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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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📢 **Questions?** Feel free to **DM me anytime!** 📩
✨ **Let’s make this an adventure to remember**
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\*\*\*Where Relaxation Meets Adventure **\*\*\***
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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!