🌿Dandenong Ranges Experience: Hike+ Ukranian Dumplings, Meditation, Bakery&more
Sat, Aug 22, 9:30 PMFrom no GEOGRAPHY: Hike+Kayak&FRiENDS
* 🌏 **MELBOURNE → DANDENONG Ranges** 🏙️
* 📅 **SUN 23 AUG, DAY TRIP ☀️**
* ✨*Walk gently • Taste deeply • Breathe fully*✨
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### 🌿 Wander the Rail Trail of the Dandenong Ranges 🌿
Step into a storybook journey just beyond Melbourne — a day where forest paths, quiet villages, and simple moments come together.
☕ With **coffee and snacks** in hand, we begin gently in the charming village — easing into the rhythm of the day.
🚶♂️ From here, our trail unfolds along the historic rail line — a \~15 km **easy hike** through tall eucalyptus forests, fern gullies, and peaceful clearings where time slows and nature leads.
🌲 Along the way, we pause… to breathe, to listen, to take in the stillness of the forest — not just a hike, but a moving reset.
🚂 If we’re lucky, we’ll catch the iconic **Puffing Billy** passing through — a quiet moment where everyone stops and simply watches.
☕ Midway, we arrive in a small village for a relaxed **coffee stop** — warm drinks, easy conversation, and a chance to recharge.
🥟 By early afternoon, we reach the beautiful Lake — where something special awaits.
A lakeside picnic with **Ukrainian dumplings**, shared together in the open air — simple, soulful, and unforgettable.
🧘 We slow down even further with a gentle **guided meditation** by the water or forest— a moment to reset, reflect, and just be.
🥐 And to finish the day on a delicious note, we visit a **renowned gourmet bakery** — a final treat of something fresh, flaky, and indulgent.
🌄 As the day winds down, we take a final scenic pause at a **beautiful lookout** — where golden light stretches across the ranges.
🚐 Then, a relaxed drive back to Melbourne — calm, content, and filled with fresh energy.
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**🎒 All-Inclusive for $99**
✅ Round-trip **transport** in a comfortable **MERCEDES minivan** 🚐
✅ Guided **15 km hike** + all gears 🥾
✅ Unlimited **snacks**, **soft drinks, coffee & tea** ☕
✅ **Picnic** \- with great company 🧃
✅ **Ukrainian dumplings** experience 🥟 (Veg.)
✅ **Meditation** session 🧘
**✅** **Puffing Billy** viewing experience 🚂
✅ Visit **stunning scenic lookouts** 🌄
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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 — **Hike** into the forest magic 15 km - 180 elevation
🍫 11:00 — **Break** & snacks🦘
🥾 12:00 — Continue to **Hike**
🚂 12:30 — **Puffing Billy** Experience
• Visit a historic railway station
• Scenic stop to observe the steam train passing (timing dependent)
• Photos, short break, storytelling moment
🍽️ 13:30 — Picnic & **Ukrainian dumplings** 🥟 +snacks & drinks (included)
🎨 14:30 — **Art-Gallery** \- local artists
✨ 15:00 — **Wishing Well** \- make a wish
🥐 15:30 — Finish hike and visit **gourmet bakery**
🚐 16:00 — **Scenic drive** through Ranges
🌄 16:30 — Breathtaking **lookout**
🏙️ 18:00 — Return to **Melbourne** with a heart full of memories
📍 Drop-off: Hammer Hall, Melbourne
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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:** Dan
🌟 **Limited spots available—RSVP now!**
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## **🎒 What to Bring?**
**✔️ Wind/water-resistant jacket**🧥
✔️ **Long pants & long sleeves** 🌿
✔️ **Hat/beanie** 🧢
✔️ **BYO lunch** 🍽️ (optional)
✔️ **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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❗️**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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🌿✨ Don’t miss this **epic day of adventure, nature, and fun!** ✨🌊
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## **COVID-19 Safety Measures**
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* 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.
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