🌿 YARRA Ranges Adventure day: Hike, Kayak, Meditation & Satay Meal

• 🌏 MELBOURNE → YARRA Ranges 🌲🏙️
• 📅 SUN 17 MAY, DAY TRIP ☀️
• 🍃 Where forest whispers meet gentle adventure
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  🌿 Yarra Ranges Escape — A Refined Nature Experience

Step beyond the city into the quiet elegance of the Yarra Ranges — where forest air is crisp, the pace is unhurried, and every moment feels considered.
Hidden among the forest stands the old chimney — a subtle reminder of Victoria’s early timber days — alongside a peaceful water wheel turning slowly beside the stream.
This is a place to slow down.
We hike gently through lush forest trails, listening to birds and flowing water, with time to pause, take in the surroundings, and maybe spot a koala resting high in the trees.
We then gather for a European satay meal, thoughtfully prepared and fully included, enjoyed outdoors in a calm natural setting — simple, refined, and shared.
A guided meditation invites stillness and clarity, before we ease into a serene kayaking experience on a quiet lake, surrounded by soft reflections and open space.
✨ Small group. Premium comfort. Seamless experience.
A day designed to feel effortless, balanced, and quietly memorable. 🌿This is more than just a trip.
* It’s a day of simple pleasures — nature, movement, and good food, all taken slowly. 🌿
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🌟 What’s Included
✅ Guided 9 km forest hike (easy) 🥾
✅ Kayaking on a calm lake (all equipment included) 🛶
✅ Guided meditation in nature 🍃
✅ European satay meal (included in the program) 🍽️
✅ Unlimited snacks, soft drinks, coffee & tea ☕
✅ Premium round-trip transport MERCEDES minivan 🚐
✅ Small-group atmosphere & meaningful connections 👥
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🌿 Your Itinerary: A Day in the Yarra Ranges
🕢 7:30 AM — Pickup at St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders Street
🚐 8:00 AM — Short stop for break & refresh
☕ 9:15 AM — Arrival + morning coffee, tea & snacks (included)
🌿 9:30 AM — Forest Hike begins (9 km, easy, ~160m elevation)
🍽️ 12:30 PM — European satay meal (included) + Snacks/drinks (inc.)
🧘 1:30 PM — Meditation & grounding in nature
🛶 2:30 PM — Kayaking session (easy & beginner-friendly)
☕ 3:30 PM — Relax by the lake / tea break
🚐 4:30 PM — Depart back to Melbourne
🌆 6:00 PM — Return to city, calm and refreshed
📍 Drop-off: Hamer 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: YR
🌟 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 🧢
✔️ 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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*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!