About us
Welcome to the NO GEOGRAPHY: HiKE+KAYAK & FRiENDS group! We're thrilled to have you join our community of open-minded and easy-going people who share a passion for outdoor adventures, quality time, and great company.
Our group is all about making the most of your weekends and free time, offering a variety of exciting activities and trips for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're into hiking, kayaking, or simply spending time outdoors, we have something for you.
Our Offerings:
- One-Day Activities Every Weekend: Join us for single-day adventures every weekend, providing the perfect opportunity to explore new places and make new friends.
- Two-Days Trips Every Month: For those seeking a more immersive experience, we organize two-day trips once a month, allowing you to delve deeper into nature and relaxation.
- Four-Days Trips Every Second Month: Take a break from your routine with our longer four-day trips held every other month. These trips provide ample time to unwind and connect with nature.
- Sunset & Night Kayaking: Experience the magic of kayaking in the evening under the stars. We offer sunset and night kayaking adventures on both weekdays and weekends.
- Social Nights: We value the importance of good conversations, food, and music. Join our social nights to unwind and connect with like-minded individuals.
Every Event Is an All-Included Package:
All our events come as comprehensive packages, ensuring you have everything you need for a fantastic adventure:
- Hiking with provided gear
- Kayaking with all necessary equipment
- Coffee/tea to keep you energized
- Refreshing soft drinks
- Delicious snacks
- Convenient and comfortable transportation in a minivan
We're committed to creating memorable experiences and facilitating connections within our community. So, if you're ready to embark on exciting adventures, make new friends, and appreciate the great outdoors, you're in the right place. Let's explore, paddle, and enjoy quality time together with NO GEOGRAPHY: HiKE+KAYAK & FRiENDS !
Please follow us:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/812911556223655/?ref=share
Instagram: nogeography.hike.kayak
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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 on 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!
Upcoming events
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- A$99.00
🌿WALHALLA escape: Day trip: Hike+Picnic, Historic walk, Meditation, Museum
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, Flinders St, Melbourne, VI, AU- 🌏 MELBOURNE → WALHALLA 🏙️
- 📅 SUN 19 APR, DAY TRIP ☀️
- ✨Step away, return to yourself✨
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## 🍁 AUTUMN ESCAPES · NEW SEASON, NEW STORIES 🍁
✨ Join us for a journey through time, trails, and the golden calm of autumn.
This isn’t just a hike or a scenic drive.
It’s a slow, soulful passage into history, heart, and nature — where crunching leaves soften the world, scenic views open gently before you, laughter drifts between trees, and every turn feels like a living postcard. 🍃
From the moment we leave the city, the pace begins to change. We travel together in comfortable, relaxed transport, letting the road carry us gently out of the everyday — and bring us back just as smoothly at day’s end.
Along the way, easy, guided hiking paths lead us through forests and along old trails, with time to pause, breathe, and simply be.
Autumn brings a gentler rhythm:
amber leaves, misty valleys, crisp alpine air, and forests glowing in gold and rust. We share fresh fruit, warm drinks, and a relaxed picnic — simple pleasures enjoyed in friendly, easy-going company.
There is space for meditation and grounding, for quiet moments by rivers and reflective pauses at scenic lookouts, where wide views invite stillness and perspective. 🧘♀️✨
Where autumn sets the pace. Come for the scenery. Stay for the feeling. 🍂
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🎒 All-Inclusive for $99
✅ Round-trip transport in a comfortable MERCEDES minivan 🚐
✅ Guided 10 km hike + all gears 🥾
✅ Unlimited snacks, soft drinks, coffee & tea ☕
✅ Fresh Fruit Platter 🍉
✅ Picnic - with great company 🦘
✅ Meditation & grounding 🧘
✅ Visit stunning scenic lookouts 🌄
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🌅 07:00 — Meet at St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders Street
☕ 08:00 — Short stop to stretch and refresh
🍉 09:30 — Arriving in town - tea/drinks and snacks (included!)
🥾 09:45 — easy Hike into the forest magic 10 km - 190 elevation
🌄 12:00 — Scenic lookout & breathtaking valley views
🍽️ 13:00 — Picnic + Gourmet Fruit platter + snacks and drinks unlimited (BYO lunch welcome)
🌟 14:00 — Town walk through Walhalla’s historic heart
🌸 15:00 — Historic Town Museum
🧘 16:00 — Meditation & grounding by the creek
🌄 17:00 — Scenic country drive
🏙️ 18:30 — 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: Wa
🌟 Limited spots available—RSVP now!
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🎒 What to Bring
✅ BYO lunch 🥪 (we can buy on the way)
✅ Warm, wind-water-resistant clothing 🧥
✅ Hiking shoes (available for free if needed) 🥾
✅ Long sleeves, long pants, hat 🧢
✅ A positive attitude
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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: WP
🌟 Limited spots available—RSVP now!
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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Feel free to ask if you have any questions! 😊
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📩 Got questions? DM me anytime!
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🌿✨ Don’t miss this epic day of adventure, nature, and fun! ✨🌊
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Visit our sources:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/812911556223655/?ref=share
Instagram:
nogeography.hike.kayak
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/no-geography-hike-and-kayak/- Rainforest Light. Waterfall Sound. Pure Calm.
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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 on 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!
10 attendees - A$99.00
🌿Scenic CATHEDRAL RANGES: Hike + Kayaks & Picnic, Meditation, Lookout
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, Flinders St, Melbourne, VI, AU- 🌏 MELBOURNE → CATHEDRAL RANGES
- 📅 SUN 26 APRIL | Autumn Day Escape
- 🍂 Where adventure meets good company
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🌄 Inviting Intro
Join us for an amazing Cathedral Ranges trip — a beautiful day of an enjoyable hike, scenic lookouts, beginner-friendly kayaking on a serene lake, meditation, and a relaxed picnic in nature.
We begin in the city and slowly transition into forest landscapes, winding roads, and breathtaking viewpoints along the famous Black Spur. The journey itself becomes part of the experience.
From there, the day unfolds naturally — a gentle and enjoyable hike through peaceful trails and open views, quiet moments to pause and reset, and time to connect with like-minded people.
In the afternoon, we step onto the water — calm, easy, beginner-friendly kayaking surrounded by nature, where everything feels lighter.
A simple, balanced day of movement, fresh air, and good company.
-----------------------------## 🌟 What’s Included — $99
✔️ Guided 10 km autumn easy hike + hiking gear 🥾
✔️ Kayaking on a peaceful lake (all equipment included) 🚣♂️
✔️ Guided meditation in nature 🍃
✔️ Fresh Fruit Platter 🍉
✔️ Unlimited snacks, soft drinks, coffee & tea ☕
✔️ Premium round-trip transport (Mercedes minivan) 🚐
✔️ Boutique small-group atmosphere & meaningful connections
-----------------------------------## ☘️ Your Itinerary:
🌅 07:00 — Pick-up (St Paul’s Cathedral)
Meet the group and begin the journey.
☕ 07:30 — Break / Stop & Refresh
Petrol station.
🌄 08:00 — Scenic Drive & Lookouts (Black Spur)
Beautiful forest drive with stops at scenic viewpoints.
🍃 09:30 — Arrival + Tea / Snacks
Arrive, settle in, and take in the surroundings.
🥾 09:45 — Enjoyable Hike (10 km | ~180m)
Easy, beginner-friendly trail with scenic views.
🧘 12:30 — Meditation & Grounding
Pause, breathe, and reset in nature.
🍉 13:00 — Picnic & Fresh Fruit Platter
Relaxed lunch and shared moments.
🚣 14:00 — Beginner-Friendly Kayaking (Serene Lake)
Calm water, easy pace, and beautiful scenery.
🧺 16:00 — Pack Up & Group Reset
Wrap up together.
🚐 18:30 — Return to Melbourne (Hamer Hall)
Back to the city, refreshed and recharged
📍 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: CR
🌟 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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🎒 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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Visit our sources:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/812911556223655/?ref=share
Instagram:
nogeography.hike.kayak
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/no-geography-hike-and-kayak/
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Credited or refunded only if the event is canceled/moved. Non-refundable in any other cases
------------------------ A day in nature is a day well spent
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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!
1 attendee - A$99.00
🌿Dandenong Ranges Experience: Hike+ Ukranian Dumplings, Meditation, Bakery&more
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, Flinders St, Melbourne, VI, AU- 🌏 MELBOURNE → DANDENONG Ranges 🏙️ Public Holiday
- 📅 SUN 27 APRIL, 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 🌄
----------------------------------#### 🕒 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!
---------------------------------------## 🎒 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! 🌿
-------------------------------
🌿✨ Don’t miss this epic day of adventure, nature, and fun! ✨🌊
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Visit our sources:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/812911556223655/?ref=share
Instagram:
nogeography.hike.kayak
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/no-geography-hike-and-kayak/
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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 on 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!
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