🌿Scenic CATHEDRAL RANGES: Hike + Kayaks & Picnic, Meditation, Lookout

• 🌏 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.
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## 🌟 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
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## ☘️ 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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Credited or refunded only if the event is canceled/moved. Non-refundable in any other cases
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• 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!