🌿Dandenong Ranges Experience: Hike+ Ukranian Dumplings, Meditation, Bakery&more

• 🌏 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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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!