Name: Christmas GRAMPIANS: 2-Day trip: HIKE + DINNER, LOOKOUT, WINERY, ROCK ART, KAYAK
Start: 2025-12-25T06:30:00+11:00
End: 2025-12-26T18:30:00+11:00
Location: St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne

* 🌏 **MELBOURNE → GRAMPIANS**🏙️ + **CHRISTMAS DINNER**
* 📅 **THU-FRI 25-26 DEC, 2-DAY TRIP ☀️**
* ✨**Nature, Peaks & New Stories**✨
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🌿 **Grampians Getaway — Nature, Peaks & Stories** 🌄 - **CHRISTMAS**
Join us and step into the magic of the **Grampians** — where rugged mountain ranges rise above peaceful valleys, waterfalls tumble into fern-filled gullies, and every lookout whispers a story.
Across two unforgettable days, we’ll **hike** scenic forest trails, **kayak** across a tranquil lake, uncover ancient Aboriginal **rock art**, and savour **wine** in a beautiful valley setting. Add Christmas **BBQ**, cosy stays, **Meditation** & grounding and plenty of laughter — and you’ve got a journey stitched with memories
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🎒 **All-Inclusive for $319**
✅ Round-trip transport in a comfortable **Mercedes minivan** 🚐
✅ Guided **10 km hike** with gear 🥾
✅ **Kayaking** on a stunning lake (gear provided) 🛶
✅ Unlimited **snacks, soft drinks, coffee & tea** ☕
✅ Visit to breathtaking **lookouts & waterfalls** 🌄
✅ **Winery experience** 🍷
✅ Exploration of **Aboriginal rock art**
✅ Christmas **BBQ**
✅ **Meditation** & grounding
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🕒 **2-Day Itinerary Highlights**
**Day 1**
🌅 06:30 — Meet at St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders Street
🍉 07:30 — Refreshment **stop**
☕ 09:30 — Welcome morning **tea & snacks** (included)
🥾 09:45 — Guided 10 km forest+mountain easy **hike** (190m elevation)
🍽️ 13:30 — **Picnic** & lunch (BYO) with tea & snacks (provided, ulimited)
🌄 14:30 — Explore **Venus Baths** & scenic **peaks**
🌊 15:30 — Breathtaking **lookout** visit
🦘 16:30 — Spot native **wildlife**
🚐 17:30 — **Scenic drive** through the ranges
🍝 18:00 — Hotel check-in & relaxation
🏨 20:00 — Christmas **BBQ** - **Group dinner**
✨ 21:00 — **Meditation** under the stars
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**Day 2**
🍳 08:00 — Hotel check-out & **breakfast**
🛶 09:30 — **Kayaking** on a beautiful lake (beginner friendly!)
🥪 12:30 — Lunch break + **Picnic**
✨ 13:30 — **Meditation** & grounding
🌅 14:30 — Visit Aboriginal **rock art** sites
🍷 15:30 — **Winery** & **scenic** valley views
☕ 17:30 — Stop for refreshments
🏙️ 19:00 — Return to **Melbourne**, filled with memories
📍 Drop-off: Hamer Hall, Melbourne
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**💰 How to Book?**
Secure your spot with a **$319 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:** Gra

🌟 **Limited spots available—RSVP now to avoid missing out!** 🎒
S*pots 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** 🧢
✔️ **Lunch for day 1+2**
✔️ Christmas dinner share plate
✔️ **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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***🌟 Day Includes :***
🥾 A 10 km guided forest **hike** (190 m elevation gain)
🍉 Snacks, coffee/tea, soft drinks
🌄 Visits to stunning **lookouts**
🌺 **Winery** — scenery and beauty combined
🚐 Scenic road trip through
✨ **Meditation** & grounding
😊 Christmas **BBQ**
🛶 **Kayaking** on a beautiful lake
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Credited or refunded only if the event is canceled/moved. Non-refundable in any other cases
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**\*\*\*One Day. Endless Views. Lasting Joy**. **\*\*\***
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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!

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