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✨ What you’ll experience:

  • Scenic hikes to breathtaking lookouts

  • Waterfalls tucked into dramatic rock formations

  • Golden hour views over sweeping mountain ranges

  • Wildlife spotting in the wild heart of Victoria

  • A relaxed basecamp setup (no packing up every day!)

Whether you’re a regular hiker or just keen to try something new, the trails are challenging but achievable — and every summit photo is worth it 📸

🌏 More than just a hiking trip

The Grampians — known traditionally as Gariwerd — is the land of the Djab Wurrung and Jardwadjali peoples. Throughout the trip, you’ll learn about the deep cultural significance of this landscape and the stories that have shaped it for tens of thousands of years.

You’ll also discover how native plants and wildlife adapt to this unique environment — and how bushfires play an important role in renewing and reshaping the land.

💛 Why you’ll love it:

  • Meet other international students and make real connections

  • A supportive, social vibe — perfect if you’re travelling solo

  • A balance of adventure, learning, and downtime

  • Campfire chats, starry skies, and early-morning summit moments

  • That “I can’t believe I get to live here” feeling

This isn’t just a weekend away — it’s a chance to connect with nature, culture, and yourself.

  • Destination – The Grampians, Northern Area

    Days – 3

    Accommodation – Tents

    Physical Rating – 2.5

    Cost - $750

    Dates – 23rd to 25th Oct 2026

  • ·       Experienced, Qualified Guides who have undertaken extensive programs and first aid training.

    ·       Shared Tents

    ·       Transport to and from the Grampians, Leaving from a Central CBD Location.

    ·       Discounted hire options for packs, sleeping bags, sleeping mats and rainwear.

    ·       Great Vibes, Great Views and an experience you won’t forget!

  • ·       We are passionate foodies who put love and care into our meals (and a little pizazz).  All meals will be catered for and prepared by your Guides. Please ensure you have advised us of any allergies when booking your spot. Oh, and there will be lots of coffee, tea and hot chocolates.

  • Day 1 – 7am meet, travel from Melbourne to the beautiful Grampians where we will visit the Gulgurn Manja shelter before summitting Mt Zero for some stunning views.

    Day 2 – We make our way up Mt Stapylton. Our guides stop along the way and talk all things Australian flora and fauna, weather, rocks, first nations history and fire. Lunch on the summit of Mt Stapylton before the return journey down past Taipans Wall. <<afternoon activity>>  Ngamadjidj Shelter Sunset??

    Day 3 – Early start today as we head to fish falls, for a short walk into see the spectacular falls and some exploration time on the rocks, we finish the trip with a solo walk back to the car park before we travel home. Returning to Melbourne by approx. 2pm.

  • ·       Day Pack, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat

    ·       Water Bottle

    ·       A waterproof shell/Goretex jacket

    ·       Socks (wool is best), underwear (no underwire bras as they can dig in)

    ·       Trail shoes (Lightweight shoes with good grip)

    ·       Hiking Cloths - Shorts / light pants / leggings, Lightweight top with sleeves, Thin Fleece jumper

    ·       Camp Cloths - Warm jumper / jacket / puffer jacket, warm pants / tracksuit pants.

    ·       Camp shoes such as thongs, Crocs, Slides

    ·       Thermals

    ·       Beanie, neck warmer, gloves

    ·       Sun hat and sunglasses

    ·       Eating utensils incl knife, fork, spoon, plate/bowl, cup, tea towel

    ·       Basic toiletries, Toilet paper, Personal Medication, Sun screen/Bug spray

    ·       Headlamp or small torch (Spare Batteries)

    ·       Camera / Phone, Power bank

    (You will receive more detailed information prior to your trip)