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Apollo Bay to Shelly Beach Walk
We visited Apollo Bay for the Melbourne Cup long weekend. On Monday we decided to walk to Shelly Beach. We started right from our Airbnb place at Apollo Bay. We walked on the Great Ocean Walk trail along the Great Ocean Road first. After crossing the Barham River we went down to the beach. We…
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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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A Spectacular Scenic Hike – Olinda, Victoria
Olinda is located in Victoria’s outer east and is much loved by hikers and nature lovers. The town is located around 40km from the Melbourne CBD and is easiest to get to by car. The peaceful small town is also well known for its unique cafes, art culture and relaxed hippie vibe. One of the…
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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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Yarra Bend Park – nice walk near Melbourne
We went on a walk on Sunday afternoon. We started from the Fairfield Park Boathouse because it was closer. The car park there was full so we had to park at Yarra Bend Road (next turn from Heidelberg Road). The weather was perfect – warm and sunny. Dights Falls was named after John Dight, who…
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Sugarloaf Reservoir Loop
We did this circuit on Saturday, April 14th. The sign says: Sugarloaf Walking Track18km 5hrs return circuit Surprisingly you can get to the water. Most Melbourne catchments are fenced and access to the water is prohibited. I think you are still not supposed to swim or wade in the water. The trails goes next to…
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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…