Authentic MALDON: Day trip: Hike+Ratatouille, Meditation, Historic Walk, Bakery

• 🌏 MELBOURNE → MALDON 🌲🏙️
• 📅 SAT 6 JUN, DAY TRIP ☀️
• 🍃 Explore. Connect. Unwind
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  🌏 Experience the warmth and character of Authentic Maldon — where every street tells a story and every stop feels like stepping back in time.

This carefully curated day trip combines nature, heritage, cozy country food, and relaxed exploration in one unforgettable experience.
🌲 Walk through scenic forest trails and breathe in fresh country air
🍽️ Enjoy a hearty Ratatouille picnic lunch surrounded by nature
🏘️ Explore Maldon’s vibrant historic streets, artisan stores, cafés, and bakery culture
🧘 Unwind with a guided meditation and grounding session
🚐 Relax with premium transport and a friendly small-group atmosphere
Maldon is more than a destination — it’s a gentle reset from busy city life, filled with history, connection, and simple memorable moments.
✨ Wander gently • Eat well • Return inspired ✨
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🌟 What’s Included
✅ Guided 9 km forest hike (easy) 🥾
✅ Guided meditation in nature 🍃
✅ Rustic Ratatouille meal (vegetarian) 🍽️
✅ Unlimited snacks, soft drinks, coffee & tea ☕
✅ Premium round-trip transport MERCEDES minivan 🚐
✅ Small-group atmosphere & meaningful connections 👥
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🌿 Your Itinerary:
🕢 7:00 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 — Group picnic lunch
Featuring rustic Ratatouille (veg.) + snacks & drinks
🧘 1:30 PM — Meditation & grounding in nature
☕ 3:00 PM — Maldon Historic Bakery
🌟 3:30 PM — Dredge & Draline
🚐 3:45 PM — Depart back to Melbourne
🌆 5:30 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: MA
🌟 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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Instagram:
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https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/no-geography-hike-and-kayak/
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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!
• **Let heritage guide our adventure**