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Two Bays walking track – Arthurs Seat to Cape Shank
When my friend suggested we do this hike I was like YES PLEASE! From amazing green scenery to beautiful dams with ducks quacking, going from insane views of Port Phillip Bay on day 1 to views of the wild ocean on day 2. This walk is located on the Mornington Peninsula. I was lucky enough…
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Long weekend in Grampians – Mt Rosea Loop
We visited Grampians National Park on grand final long weekend in September. We stayed at the YHA Grampians at Halls Gap which was great. On Saturday we drove to MacKenzie Falls. The trail to falls was short but it was very busy. After lunch at the picnic area next to the carpark we decided to…
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Experiencing the Beautiful Mount Macedon Ranges through Forest Glade and Hanging Rock
If you live in Melbourne and are looking to explore something natural not that far from the city, then the Forest Glade Gardens and the Hanging Rock are great choices – with the former being a relatively easy walk rather than a proper hike and the latter being a trail of easy-to-moderate difficulty. Start Your…
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Hiking in the You Yangs – The Big Rock
Just an hour’s drive west of Melbourne, the You Yangs Regional Park is a gem that I highly recommend to anyone for a simple half or full day hiking trip. The You Yangs offers a range of different walks that you can go on, and even mountain biking trails, however the one that we went…
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Exploring Red Bluff Sea Cliffs: a Scenic Adventure
We had a blast last Saturday! Joined by a friend, we set off on the Red Bluff Sea Cliffs walk, starting from the car park near Hampton Beach. The weather was perfect — sunny and warm. Walking on the beach was tough with the soft sand, but it added to the adventure. After about an…
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Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island
It was a cloudy and windy summer’s day, typical of unpredictable Victorian weather, and my friends and I had decided to embark on a short hike. Phillip Island is a popular holiday destination, located a two-hour drive south of Melbourne. The island is well-known for its Penguin Parade, where you can watch cute Little Penguins…
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A Coastal Odyssey: My Adventure to the 12 Apostles
I recently checked a major item off my bucket list – a trek to the iconic 12 Apostles along the mesmerising Great Ocean Road. Strap in for the ride as I spill the details of this coastal escapade that left me in absolute awe. Spoiler alert: nature’s wonders are even more breathtaking up close! Chapter…
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Day Walk Adventure to the Den of Nargun
First, I would like to acknowledge the Brabralung clan, of the Gunaikurnai peoples as the traditional owners of Mitchell River National Park. I want to pay my respects to the past, present and any Indigenous people among us today. I also want to acknowledge that I have profited and benefited from stolen land and that Indigenous…
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Great Ocean Walk Day 6 – Devils Kitchen to the 12 Apostles
First, I would like to acknowledge both the Eastern Maar peoples and the Wadawurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations as the traditional owners of the Great Otway National Park. I want to pay my respects to the past, present and any Indigenous people among us today. I also want to acknowledge that I have profited…
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Great Ocean Walk Day 5 – Ryans Den to Devils Kitchen
First, I would like to acknowledge both the Eastern Maar peoples and the Wadawurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations as the traditional owners of the Great Otway National Park. I want to pay my respects to the past, present and any Indigenous people among us today. I also want to acknowledge that I have profited…