About us
Welcome to Pride Adventures (Victoria)!
We organise a variety of LGBTQ+ friendly activities and trips for members to connect, have fun, and make new friends.
The idea is simply to provide our community (and friends) a welcoming platform to meet like minded people in a relaxed environment whilst having the opportunity to enjoy the best of what Victoria offers.
Most activities are centred around my love of bushwalking and just getting out into the wonderful outdoors, but we will be hosting general social events and are always open to suggestions.
Events will cater for people of varying fitness levels from those that just want to enjoy a gentle social walk to those that want to combine the social aspect with building their fitness levels and taking on a challenge!
Carefully read the event description to understand if the posted event is right for you or simply ask the organiser of the event.
What's the cost ?
Events are free unless there are entry fees or other expenses that require payment.
Is transport provided ?
Those attending events will be required to arrange their own transport to the meeting point.
We are always keen where possible for those with transport to offer a ride to others in order to do our bit for the environment but also give those without transport the opportunity to attend events. (to allow for this we use a simple carpooling website - just follow the link on the event description)
Why am I on the waitlist for an event?
In the interest of safety and in some cases to minimise the impact on the environment, hike leaders will often nominate an attendee limit for the event. If the limit has been reached, you're still welcome to join the waitlist and simply keep checking to see if a space has become free.
What if I can’t come to an event anymore?
Please change your RSVP to ‘Not going’ even if you’re currently on the waitlist.
A no-show policy applies to all events, so if you’re a confirmed attendee but can no longer come, please contact the hike leader as early as possible to avoid being marked as a no-show. (3 no shows and you will not be able to attend future event in fairness to all those in the group)
Upcoming events
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Grampians Adventures - September 24th to the 27th
Halls Gap, VI, AUJoin us on this multi day Pride Adventure to the amazing Grampians National Park.
The Grampians offers some of the best hiking in Victoria with amazing sandstone mountains with stunning views and unique landscapes.
Apart from the hiking opportunities the area also offers lots of other activities from wineries, a brilliant zoo, beautiful waterfalls and plenty of wildlife from Emus to EchidnasThe event will be over 4 days however each day will be organised as a separate event so you can choose to attend all days or just those days that best suit you.
For this Adventure we will be based at Halls Gap. This great little town offers a great range of accommodation from camping, lots of Airbnb options and a great range of motels \ caravan parks.
The key thing is to first register your interest in the event by confirming your attendance to this event summary, then organise your accommodation. (as this tends to be a busy period being the weekend of the AFL Grand Final)
This is the overall plan for each of the day's hikes but I may make some tweaks when posting each of the events.
Thursday September 24th : Arrive into Halls Gap by late afternoon in time for a sunset walk to the stunning Pinnacle (6 km).
Friday September 25Th : The Wonderland Loop. 23km - This is the best of the Grampians in a challenging but memorable hike that takes in the highlights of this amazing area.
Saturday September 26th : Hoping to arrange two options on this day. One being an easy hike and the other being a more challenging 26km hike to Mt Difficult & Briggs Bluff.
Sunday September 27th : A early Morning hike up to Mount Stapylton 12km - Another classic hike with stunning scenery and the famous Bird Rock and the Taipan Wall.
Then the drive back to Melbourne ready to face the world again on Monday!Questions ? feel free to post questions or text me as always (0401498263)
Transport ? Lets please try to offer transport to as many as we can using the Carpooling Link so to give those without transport the opportunity to attend.
Accomodation ? Book now using the links below
Meals ? We will book a restaurant each night but purely optional, you are free to arrange your own meals. But bring hearty snacks for the walks !
Cost ? As always free to members but will need to cover your own accommodation costs and general expenses
Useful links:
Transport - Car Pooling Site .. Final times TBC
Carpooling Site . Seats available nowAccommodation -
Wotif ----- Halls Gap Tourist Park ---- Visit Halls Gap --- Grampians Visitors SitePlanned Hikes - A Guide Only as may make some changes to the actual routes we will take.
Wonderland Loop 23km --- Mount Stapylton Loop 12km --- MacKenzie River Walk 7km --- Mt Difficult 25km23 attendees
Grampians Adventure - The Wonderland Loop. 23km - Hard
Halls Gap Licensed General Store, 103 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap, AUHiking Event Two - Pride Adventures The Grampians
Grade: Hard
Total Elevation Gain: 908m
Distance: 23 km
Pace: Moderate (4.5km PH)
Meeting Point: Halls Gap General Store
Host Contact Number: 0401498263 (Douglas)The Wonderland Loop
This is the classic Grampians walk, taking in some of the region's best sights. We’ll begin our adventure on the trail that leads out of Halls Gap to Lake Bellfield, before we start the climb up to the magical Sundial Peak. From there, we’ll cross the mountain ridge to Bellfield Peak, then head across to Silent Street and the Grand Canyon—both real highlights of this hike. After all that excitement, we’ll begin the descent back down to Halls Gap.For many, this hike will be a challenge, as it’s rated hard, with a total elevation gain of over 900 metres! But we're in no rush, so we really recommend you give this iconic hike a go.
Wonderland Loop Map and Elevation
For more information on the overall event please follow the link to the main event. Grampians Adventures - September 24th to the 27th
Questions ? feel free to post questions or text me as always (0401498263)
18 attendees- A$35.00
Dinner (2). Grampians Adventures - Sept 25th
Spirit of Punjab Restaurant, https://maps.app.goo.gl/6F2Bcj4jaHwjFxwQA, Halls Gap, AUSocial Event: Dinner 8:00 pm
Cost Estimate: $35 per person not including alcohol
Meeting Point: Google Map Location
Host (Douglas) Contact Number: 0401498263The Spirit of Punjab is a quirky Indian restaurant in the heart of Halls Gap and offers a great range of food from very mild to VERY spicy.
We ate there on our last Halls Gap Adventure and everyone really enjoyed the unique environment and the great range of food on offer.I have at this stage only booked for 14 and will book another table if needed if confirmed numbers go beyond this.
A quick note: Restaurants in Halls Gap get very busy, so once numbers are confirmed, I'd really appreciate it if you could avoid changing your RSVP less than 24 hours before the event. It helps us avoid any awkward last-minute surprises on the night!
Questions: Just message me 0401 498263
Some blurb from their site:
Menu and informationAward Winning Indian Restaurant in Halls Gap Heart of Grampians National Park.
Craving for authentic indain dishes? Look no further than the Spirit of Punjab Restaurant in Halls Gap. We serve our valuable customer genuine Indian cuisine with reasonable price and best quality food. You can choose from 90 dishes according to your taste .We prepare our food mild, medium, hot according to your requirement. We cook our food with fresh ingredients and pure spices to provide best texture and flavour to our dishes.
19 attendees 
Grampians Adventure - Mount Diffilcult Via Briggs Bluff
Halls Gap Licensed General Store, 103 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap, AUHiking Event Three - Pride Adventures The Grampians (Note there will be two options on this day)
Grade: Hard
Total Elevation Gain: 1087m
Distance: 26 km
Pace: Moderate (4.5km PH)
Meeting Point: Halls Gap General Store
Host Contact Number: 0401498263 (Douglas)Mount Difficult Loop Hike
This is a challenging hike with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain, but one of my absolute favourites - You get to experience the best of the northern Grampians, with diverse, dramatic landscapes and, of course, stunning views.We’ll meet at the general store at 8:00 am, then drive from Halls Gap to the starting point at Beehive Falls Carpark which should take us around 30 minutes.
From the carpark, we’ll follow the Beehive Falls track to the falls, then begin the big climb up to Briggs Bluff to take in the amazing views.
After that, we’ll join the famous Grampians Peaks Trail all the way up to the summit of Mount Difficult.From there, we’ll circle around the mountain and slowly make our way back down to where we started.
This is a challenging hike so please ensure its right for you!
The trail is well marked, but it’s very rocky, so sturdy shoes are a must, and extra caution is needed around the peaks and lookouts.See the attached map for more information (a guide only).
All Trials Map With ElevationsFor more information on the overall event please follow the link to the main event. Grampians Adventure September 2026
Questions ? feel free to post questions or text me as always (0401498263)
13 attendees
Past events
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