About us
Welcome to my second Meetup travel group! I like to call this project a Melbourne travel secret! Beautiful, memorable, very high quality road trips for people who are very new to Australia! Over 50 road trips done in 3 years (in both groups combined)!
I was going to stop doing this project after 50 road trips but I am still continuing! Not as much as I used to do before but I am still happy to do occasional road trips! It can be planned through Meetup or separately on other platforms.
No matter which way road trips are planned, photos are always posted on the group Instagram below:
Instagram: Road Trips by The Dancing Voyager: Ron Singh
Pinned posts show the 14 routes and various rentals I have hired.
Cost is $20. This covers a new, large rental (SUV), fuel and driver. There are 14 classic routes (routes list is further below). Minimum 1 person, maximum 4 people. The reason for the low cost is explained further below.
As mentioned, this is my second Meetup travel group and in both groups combined, I have done over 50 road trips in 3 years! The first group link is at the very bottom. In this second group, I only do road trips for International Students, Working Holiday Makers and tourists.
Two simple rules to join:
1: You must be either an International Student, Working Holiday Maker or a tourist (no evidence is required! I will trust you!).
2: It will be your first time going to the location (again, I will trust you!).
Why is the cost so low? This is not a business, which is why the cost is so low, even though the quality is very high (like a tour company)! I will never make it a business. I am also not using this as a way to sell or promote anything. This project is simply my community service that I have been doing for many years. It is my way of giving back in life.
I cover majority of the expenses because this has never been about the money. I have done over 50 road trips under this project. The low cost is just a simple formality. The main goal is sharing the natural beauty of Australia with people who are very new to this country. It makes me truly fulfilled when I see them get inspired by the nature of Australia. That nature has helped me find so much peace, passion and wisdom since I moved here. I am very grateful.
I like to call this project “a Melbourne travel secret” in a fun way, even though everything is public!
If you ever want to go anywhere, either on your own or with your friends, or if you have any questions, please feel welcome to reach out! The 14 classic routes are below.
14 Classic Road Trips List (day trips). Full itinerary available on request.
(1) Port Phillip Bay loop (includes ferry crossing) (done all seasons) (Full itinerary - 8 stops)
(2) Great Ocean Road Part 1 (till Apollo Bay) (done all seasons) (Full itinerary - 8 stops)
(3) Great Ocean Road Part 2 (direct to 12 Apostles and Port Campbell) (done all seasons) (Full itinerary - 9 stops)
(4) Wilsons Promontory (done all seasons) (Full itinerary - 7 stops)
(5) The Grampians (done all seasons) (Full itinerary - 11 stops)
(6) Phillip Island (done all seasons) (Full itinerary - 5 stops)
(7) High Country mountain views (done outside winter months, includes Mount Buller without snow) (Full itinerary - 11 stops)
(8) Yarra Ranges waterfalls, lakes (done outside winter months, includes Lake Mountain without snow) (Full itinerary - 9 stops)
(9) Gippsland mountain views (done outside winter months, includes Mount Baw Baw without snow) (Full itinerary - 6 stops)
(10) Mount Macedon in autumn (done only in April/May for autumn) (Full itinerary - 8 stops)
(11) Daylesford in autumn (done only in April/May for autumn) (Full itinerary - 5 stops)
(12) Snow at Mt Buller (done only in June/July/August for winter) (Full itinerary - 9 stops)
(13) Snow at Lake Mountain (done only in June/July/August for winter) (Full itinerary - 9 stops)
(14) Snow at Mt Baw Baw (done only in June/July/August for winter) (Full itinerary - 6 stops)
Responsibility, Liability, Safety note:
As your driver, I am responsible and liable for your safety while we are in the vehicle. Passengers are insured as per the Australian law.
For times we are outside the vehicle, we then become responsible for our own liability and safety, just like every other capable adult in society.
First Meetup travel group:
My first Meetup travel group link is below. Not too active there at the moment! A bit of a different concept but still involved road trips.
Spontaneous Road Trips with The Dancing Voyager (Ron)
Best of wishes from The Dancing Voyager: Ron Singh!
Upcoming events
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- A$20.00
The Grampians (3 spots - road trip)
Fed Square, Melbourne, VI, AUInstagram: Road Trips by The Dancing Voyager: Ron Singh
Weather looks good! Spontaneous day trip to the Grampians!
Hello! Welcome to a “Melbourne travel secret” that has been running for a few years! This event is for people new to Australia who have not been to this location (International Students, Working Holiday Makers and tourists)! No evidence is required. I will trust you!
I run three Meetup groups! My profile will show all three groups.
Details given below in sections: (1) Questions / (2) Road trip itinerary / (3) Payment / (4) Responsibility / (5) Breaks / (6) Weather / (7) Phone charging / (8) Contact
--- (1) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ---
Your questions for me: Why is the total fee so low at $20, covering a new, large rental (SUV), fuel and driver, on something that seems really high quality and well planned, like a private tour company? Sounds too good to be true or that there is a catch. Is this genuine?
My answers to you: Because this project is my community service to give back. I explain this further below. The low fee is just a formality to confirm your place, so that I know you are serious on attending.
This is genuine. If you do not think this is genuine and do not trust me, then please do not join me!
Over 60 road trips done in 4 years! I have created precious memories for many people new to Australia. Photos on Instagram link further above.
--- (2) ROAD TRIP SUMMARY AND ITINERARY ---
Day trip to the Grampians. The Grampians is at the end of one of the greatest mountain ranges on Earth. Or at the start! You can look at it both ways!
Itinerary: Pykes Creek Reservoir - Lake Burrumbeet - Ararat lookout - Halls Gap - Lake Bellfield - Reed Lookout - MacKenzie Falls - Lake Wartook - Boroka Lookout - Ararat lookout encore - freeway hillside lookout
Meeting point: Fed Square, 8:45 am. Back there by 8:45 pm. Meet by the steps (main entrance, opposite the Swanston Street tram stop).
--- (3) PAYMENT ---
Total fee: $20 in total (no other costs). This covers a new, large rental (SUV), fuel and driver.
Eventbrite link for payment: https://thegrampians.eventbrite.com.au
Cancellations: If I cancel the road trip for any unforeseen issues, a full refund will be given. If you cancel, there is no refund.
Why is the fee so low?
The low fee is just a formality. It might sound too good to be true or that there is a catch. There is no catch. I am simply someone who has been giving back for many years. I playfully call this project a “Melbourne travel secret”!
There are people in this world who want to genuinely give back without any expectations because they are truly fulfilled and grateful for what they have. I am one of those people. This is my community service. I am not doing this for money and I never have. Money cannot buy passion.
The nature of majestic Australia helped me find peace and passion and I want to give back by sharing that inspiring nature with people new to this country. If they are also inspired by that nature, then that is my reward. There is no hidden agenda in doing this project.
The reason I am being quite upfront is because in this day and age, there is always a catch when people do something like this. There is none with me and I am not selling or promoting anything. I do not need anything because I have peace, passion and fulfilment. I have everything. I am truly humbled and grateful.
Photos from road trips are on Instagram link below:
Instagram: Road Trips by The Dancing Voyager: Ron Singh
--- (4) RESPONSIBILITY, LIABILITY, SAFETY ---
As your driver, I am responsible and liable for your safety while we are in the vehicle. Passengers are insured as per the Australian law.
For times we are outside the vehicle, we then become responsible for our own liability and safety, just like every other capable adult in society.
--- (5) BREAKS/MEALS ---
There will be many breaks for sightseeing/walks. I will stop at places where food/snacks will be sold but you are welcome to bring your own as well. There will be a lunch break at either a cafe or takeaway shop.
--- (6) WEATHER AND WHAT TO WEAR ---
I plan events when weather looks good but please also see itinerary for location details and check the forecast to dress accordingly. My advice is to always be prepared! Recommend to have something to cover you if rain suddenly appears or if winds suddenly get cool. Also recommend to carry sunscreen and a hat.
Please also wear good, comfortable shoes that can provide protection from water (in case there are muddy areas). You can bring many things, as the vehicle will have a lot of storage space.
My road trips do not have a lot of long walks. The focus is on sightseeing, relaxing and appreciating the beauty of nature.
--- (7) PHONE CHARGING ---
Please charge your phone before joining. In the past, people have taken lots of videos and photos and used up their batteries! You can bring your charging cable if you want. The vehicle will have various charging ports.
--- (8) CONTACT ---
If you need to contact me, please reach out through Meetup, Eventbrite or Instagram. If you wanted my mobile number, please let me know.
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