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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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We are passionate about taking you off the beaten track, creating positive experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.We are committed to ensuring that our day trips, weekends or tours are unique, attainable, well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups. Our adventures cater for people from many walks of life, age groups and motivations. We aim to give you the very best of what nature and the outdoors has to offer, leaving you with a smile from ear to ear and a sense of accomplishment.

This is a new style of adventure from the TSA team! Enjoy our usual combination of great walking and social atmosphere, and mix it with some local Red Hill produce and a refreshing beverage or two. You’ll get to experience some unexpected delights on this walk where we have managed to combine the best of both local bushland tracks and trails with local wineries to boot! Enjoy a cider paddle, sample some wines and enjoy gourmet morning tea, before heading bush again for your usual social walking. We expect the conversation to be flowing very well. We’ve also planned it so that you have a few km’s of walking before the finish. We have a strict limit of 16 people for this walk so we encourage you to book quick.

We’d like to thank our new partner venues:

Myrtaceae
Mock Red Hill

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Location: Olinda Falls
Grade: 2
Distance: 10km

Picture perfect Olinda Falls is located in the Dandenong Ranges, just an hour from Melbourne’s CBD.

The walk is 10km, where we will embark up the hill to reach the top of the falls themselves. With Spring in the air there should be an array of native flowers to view as we walk. With viewing areas for both the upper and lower falls, we will enjoy a yummy morning tea of scones, as well as an indulgent, but well deserved lunch. Hopefully we will also here a delightful chorus of different native birds to keep us company along the path!

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Come along on your own, or bring a friend or family member. It doesn’t matter who you are or your fitness, we want to encourage more people to get out, make new friends, and have a great day outside connecting with nature, enjoying good conversation and feeling fit and healthy. We have walkers of all ages, from 70’s all the way down to kids. Our qualified and encouraging staff lead your day out and feed you yummy healthy food, so come along and feel safe, supported and try our famous lemon slice and protein balls. You will get to visit the best and some lesser known day hiking destinations within two hours of Melbourne. There is no better time to treat yourself to a day in nature, connecting with new friends and feeling amazing! Book a walk TODAY!

Includes

• Full catering, lunch and snacks including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Transport to and from location start point, carpooling can be arranged
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance

What to bring:

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  2 -3 lt water (we have a great water bladder available on our shop site)
  
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners depending on the trail type and length.
• We generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body.
• In hot weather include a hat, sunscreen and extra water with electrolytes
• In cold weather include a waterproof jacket, beanie and spare jumper.

Once you book, you will receive an automated ticket confirmation. Closer to the event you will then receive a more detailed email with meeting location, any special details and some other day walk information.

Please check your junk email and contact us if you have not received anything 3 days prior to your event.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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SPECIAL DEAL – 3 WALKS for $199

• Meet new people, get outdoors and into nature.
• Pick & choose any day walks you like.
• Suitable walks for any fitness level throughout the year.
• Make friends and feel great.
• Enjoy healthy, yummy food.

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Mount Macedon is one of the highest peaks in the ranges and you can enjoy magnificent views from the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross and the Camels Hump. We have to work pretty hard to get up to these wonderful views and this will get heart rates up for sure. This walk explores the full length of the Macedon Circuit and is over 17km in length so be prepared for a long day out as this is one of longer walks.

As always TSA will make sure you have all the food, support and encouragement you need to ensure you have a great day and not only achieve your goals but enjoy yourself along the way. Nice and close to Melbourne this is an easy walk to get to and well worth the day out.

Come and join us and explore this awesome mountain area. Although long, this is not a technical walk and uses well formed trails.

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Virtual Hiking Challenge

Stay motivated and connected while at home because this is not the time to sit on your couch. Now more than ever it’s time to care for you. We know for some of you sitting indoors is literally a killer, for others the lack of social connection is making you cranky and anxious, and of course all of you want to keep fit and healthy. We all know that exercise is one of the best ways to maintain our physical, mental and emotional state so let Take Shape provide you with the solutions.  So here we go!

A friendly, encouraging, supportive fitness and friendship Virtual Hiking Challenge! We want you to have a go at getting into the best health and fitness as possible. Let us motivate you to do more, move more than yesterday and have a purpose to focus on.

So what are we doing?

Every fortnight we are running a challenge to see who can accumulate teh most steps at home. Using any device you have to measure your steps we will tally up your results every week.

By entering this competition you’ll receive:

• A community of support, encouragement and connection
• A free weekly exercise session
• Tips on how to increase steps while at home ‘
• And a lot more…

Prizes include

• Vouchers
• Merchandise
• Virtual training sessions
• Exercise programs
• And more…

The cost of this challenge is $20 for the 2 weeks, which will go towards prizes (yes there will be weekly prizes)

We realise it is not just us who are struggling at the moment. Many of you are on reduced or no income too…I have been asked so many times what can I do to support you? Well you can donate a spot, you can pay for someone else to join. (Please leave their email in checkout notes)

Free Challenge

We have set up a FREE Fitbit community called “Take Shape Virtual Hiker!” If you use a Fitbit you can join by . This way we can all encourage and support each other to be more active.

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This is a great forest walk with views that will make you feel accomplished, break up the everyday routine and come on this walk to give you a sense of achievement in a social and encouraging group where everyone is made to feel welcome. Whether you come on your own, with a friend or partner or your a regular walker with us. We will guide, support and feed you along the way.

Marysville was devastated in the Black Saturday bushfires and we are now taking our coffee money to this recovering town. Enjoy a stunning walk as it climbs straight from town, following the river before starting our ascent to the well known Victorian waterfall, Stevensons Falls, which will be pumping at this time of year. Leaving the falls we start our true ascent up rougher tracks and huff and puff our way to some spectacular views over the town, the valleys and ranges beyond. These great views provide a delightful backdrop for our delicious lunch and warm drink before you tune up your quad muscles for the descent. Use this time to remember the severity of the bushfires through this area and marvel at the forest’s ability to regenerate. Finish the walk and use the afternoon to wander town.

The meeting location is a small carpark at the lower end of town on the right hand side.

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Pack more action into your day with this combined experience. If you love walking and you’d like to explore some more of Melbourne with a great paddle down our iconic river then take this opportunity. With the usual Take Shape Adventures’ attention to detail and full support, PLUS all your gear provided and support form the crew at Peak Adventure!

What an opportunity to explore both up and down one of the best sections of urban Melbourne – without feeling as though you’re in the suburbs at all. We’ll take all our special tracks on the walk and you’ll be amazed at how much bushland walking we can find for you. From the well known pathways through to little side tracks and sneaky little shortcuts – we’ll have you well and truly lost in your surroundings in no time. Enjoy a yummy lunch on the banks of the river before going through a quick safety briefing and getting ready to paddle!

You’ll feel safe and secure in our stable sit-on-top boats, and have the complete attention of our certified and experienced guides. Jump on board and practice some strokes before paddling and drifting down the mighty Yarra River. Although it’s right there flowing through our wonderful city, and you’ve all definitely heard of it – to be on it, floating down with the current and seeing for yourself the way it winds through native forest, past some of the biggest houses in Melbourne and chatting about the way we’ve used and abusing it over the years is a great experience for anyone living amongst it’s many tributaries!

No paddling experience is necessary for this event so take this opportunity to join us on something a little different.

18 people maximum on this event. Minimum age is 14 years. Weight limit 100kg.

Our guides will have a waterproof bag for electronics, phones etc.

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Items of a personal nature

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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We are passionate about taking you off the beaten track, creating positive experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. We are committed to ensuring that our day trips, weekends or tours are unique, attainable, well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups. Our adventures cater for people from many walks of life, age groups and motivations. We aim to give you the very best of what nature and the outdoors has to offer, leaving you with a smile from ear to ear and a sense of accomplishment.

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Escape to the mountains for fresh Autumn air and soak up the incredible scenery of the high country. Relax and reconnect as we bring together exercise, wellness, nature and community and create the perfect weekend getaway. Be supported and looked after, refuel with yummy food and a glass or two? Enjoy your time because we have taken care of everything! All you have to do is switch off and unwind. We want to inspire and motivate you so that you leave feeling amazing and proud of yourself.

What is packless hiking?

Packless hiking is your opportunity to enjoy multiple days on the trail without having to carry a big rucksack or sleep in a tent. You head out in the morning with a small day bag, some water and maybe a jacket, and our guides carry your lunch and anything else you may require for the day. Enjoy a lovely lunch with salads, cheese, crackers, fresh fruit and a range of other produce all suited to your dietary requirements. You can then enjoy the rest of your walk and focus on the scenery and the enjoyment of being out on the trail. Tired at the end? Well now you get to stay in a comfy bed for the night! This is the most wonderful aspect of packless weekends. Enjoy a dinner prepared by our multi-talented crew and then rest well and be ready for the next day. Could exploring be any better than this?

-$595 per person twin share, shared bathroom
-$1190 two people, queen room with ensuite

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Day 1 – Friday

You can arrive anytime from 6pm onwards and we’ll be there to greet you. Enjoy a 2 course dinner and a relaxing drink. Optional walk to the summit or settle in for the evening and get to know your fellow hikers. A Yin Yoga and relaxation session to prepare you for a good night sleep.

Day 2 – Saturday

Jump out of bed nice and early for a Vinyasa Flow yoga before enjoying a delicious healthy cooked breakfast. Grab your daypack and off we go. You’ll be out on the trail all day and our guides will be there to support, encourage, guide and feed you all day. Today we will hike to Little Buller via circuit, finishing in the afternoon with a wellness workshop before dinner. Reflect on the day, your efforts and relax with Yin Yoga.

Day 3 – Sunday

Start our last day with a morning yoga session and a yummy breakfast. We’ll then pack up and head to the trail for another day of exploring. Enjoy a picnic lunch before we say farewell.

Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Join in this rare opportunity to have a crack at 5+. This has been given the tough grade because we’ve made it tough. A day for those of you wanting to push the envelope a little more and explore a vast amount of countryside from mountains to ridges, valleys and tracks. Be confident out on the trail under the direction of our experienced guide and Director, Adrian Infanti and get two helpings of Lemon Slice!!!

This exciting walk will explore the track, trails and off-track areas of the little known Pyrite Range State Forest. Located near the better known Lerderderg Gorge, this slightly less rugged area allows us to traverse a section of creek bed, plus enjoy some good old fashioned “let’s go this way”. The variety of walking is a feature of this day out, with easier tracks through to moderate off-track. This variety of walking will test your mettle and let you explore some more unique aspects of bushwalking in the safety of our experienced guides. Plus we always have a great selection of food and our walks consistently rate for enjoyment and appealing social company!

Just to give you a little comfort, our route will include a slightly shorter opt-out point for your peace of mind.

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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We’ve had some wonderful walks at Refuge Cove in Wilsons Promontory, and we are going again because its AWESOME.We would love to show you how amazing this walk is and have strict permit restrictions, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Our overnight walks are fully guided and this moderate grade walk will give you the opportunity to learn more, explore further and push that boundary. We love the outdoors and will create a fun and energetic atmosphere where you can feel comfortable. Plus our usual standard of high quality yummy food this will be your best overnight hike of the season.

Refuge Cove is one the gems of the Prom, with a 16km walk to get there though, this is definitely a walk to test those legs. We start down the centre track before turning east towards the sandy white beach of Waterloo Bay. Cross the little creek and continue up and over the harder section of Kersops Peak. Be rewarded by the awesomely hidden, turquoise waters of Refuge Cove as you make your windy way back down to sea level. Grab a spot to put up your tent amongst the gum trees and quickly get down to the water for a swim.

Day two will begin with some windy trails after leaving Refuge and you are soon rewarded once again by the mighty Sealers Cove beach. This is a truly spectacular beach to sit and have morning tea. Take off your shoes and hopefully nothing more to cross the tidal Sealers Creek, wander the beach in your barefeet and gaze to distant shorelines for this wonderful section of walking.

With your shoes back on, hit some very flat boardwalk before the ascent out of eastern part of the Prom and back over Windy Saddle. Grab a quick lunch before your final few kms of gravel track back to the start. What an epic walk!

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• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance
• Private Expenses

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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We would love to show you how amazing Sealers Cove is. This walks has strict permit restrictions, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Our overnight walks are fully guided and this is an easy graded walk so you can feel relaxed. Do you need to know about what equipment to bring, the best way to pack a rucksack and how to pitch a tent? We love the outdoors and will create a fun and energetic atmosphere where you can feel comfortable learning a whole range of new skills. With our usual standard of high quality yummy food this will be your best introduction to the achievements of overnight hiking. Maybe you just love hiking and want to have a fun social group to walk with and a little extra help with carrying your gear.

Believe that you can do something different and let us assist you in making that a reality. We even make your dinner while you relax! How good does that sound?

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance
• Private Expenses

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Although a challenging walk at Grade 3, we can honestly say it is also one of the most rewarding day walks you will do. There is a tiny bit of rock hopping, and for the true adventurer in you we scale over a river holding onto a chain for support.

This may seem daunting but your sense of accomplishment at the end will outweigh any doubts you may have! Walking along a disused water channel, the trail hugs cliff faces until we reach Needles Beach, where will stop for a well deserved, and very yummy picnic lunch. This walk will challenge you in new ways if you are feeling comfortable with a grade 2 then hop on board this next level. This is definitely one of the best shorter walks we do at Take Shape Adventures, and we are very excited to be sharing it with our community!

We are passionate about taking you off the beaten track, creating positive experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. We are committed to ensuring that our day trips, weekends or tours are unique, attainable, well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups. Our adventures cater for people from many walks of life, age groups and motivations. We aim to give you the very best of what nature and the outdoors has to offer, leaving you with a smile from ear to ear and a sense of accomplishment.

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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French Island is in the heart of Westernport Bay and offers tranquil surroundings and pristine flora and fauna. With next to no traffic, thousands of koalas and plenty of history this makes for a perfect overnight hike. This trip includes ferry fees, camping permits, professional guides and yummy home cooked food!

If you have never done an overnight hike or you’re unsure about carrying a pack, then you really should make the most from this opportunity. We only carry our backpacks for the first 5km, then set up camp and continue with day bags to explore the wilderness and easy tracks around the Island. This short rucksacks carry also means we can afford to take a few more of life’s luxuries or to test gear that you are unfamiliar with. Maybe even something to sit on!

With great proximity to Melbourne, this is an wonderful opportunity to explore a part of Victoria that is not often visited yet offers some of the best walking right on our doorstep.

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Inclusive of all meals and accommodation:

Day 1

• Meet at Stony Point where we will jump aboard the ferry and ride across to French Island. Once there we take the coast track for 5km to our camp site. We will set up our tents, grab a snack and head off again with our day packs for a 11km walk to the Pinnacle Lookout. When we maybe have time to dip your toes before enjoying a yummy home cooked dinner and a glass of wine.

Day 2

• Up for a yoga stretch session on the beach before/after a yummy warm breakfast and then head off for a relaxing packless walk along the shoreline to the northern part of the Island. We will have lunch back at camp then head back along the coast track to the ferry across to the mainland.

Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance
• Alcoholic beverages

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Make yourself the priority and kick-start your health and fitness.
Join us on a weekend to celebrate mum’s, regardless of whether you are a mum or a daughter, or want to give the gift of a weekend escape, or get together with the girls away from the kids!

We offer you a chance to reconnect with nature and help you focus on becoming the best you can be. Our unique and highly flexible weekend means that we can cater to most needs, with varying levels of activities and intensity you get to choose what you need.

So if you are looking to get away and give yourself that extra spark for truly amazing results then this is the perfect program for you.

Two nights accommodation in a beautiful 1920’s guest house.
All delicious home cooked nutritional meals.
Learn to self-release tension and anxiety.
Yoga and meditation sessions
Bushwalks and/or bush trail runs to suit your intensity.
Regular activities and relaxation sessions.
Time to focus on you!

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance
• Alcoholic beverages

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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This walk commemorates the tragic story from Daylesford’s gold era when three small boys wandered away from their homes in Daylesford in 1867. Despite a massive and lengthy search effort the boys were not found alive.

The Three Lost Children walk follows the approximate route the boys walked. The walk will take you through bush landscapes that were once active goldfields, and now part of the Wombat State Forest and the Hepburn Regional Park. Along the walk you will see the remnants of gold mines, water races and tramways.

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Our Favourite! This is definitely one of the best walks within a few hours of Melbourne. A childhood favourite, this walk crosses the Murrindindi River on a swing bridge then quickly starts a moderate but persistent climb towards the large rock slab.

You’ll be mesmerized by this waterfall with its sheet of cascading water that seems to race towards your feet and the waiting rockpool at the base. Continuing up a staircase which ascends the beside the flows, this walk then offers views of the valleys and nearby ranges before taking the steep descent off the other side. Bring some good legs for this one!

As always this is a fully guided walk with all snacks and food, and most importantly a fantastic social day out with great company, leaving you revitalised for the week ahead.

This is a 16km Grade 3 walk with a good climb and a steep descent. Truly wonderful walking.

We are passionate about taking you off the beaten track, creating positive experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. We are committed to ensuring that our day trips, weekends or tours are unique, attainable, well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups. Our adventures cater for people from many walks of life, age groups and motivations. We aim to give you the very best of what nature and the outdoors has to offer, leaving you with a smile from ear to ear and a sense of accomplishment.

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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This will be a great walk! With some good timing and favourable weather we’ll get to experience a unique walk, perfect scenery delicious snacks and lunch . Here are some details to help make your event easier.

Charter bus takes everyone to Dromana and the start of the walk Walk along the Two Bays Trail over Arthurs Seat, through a number of coastal reserves and a few back roads back to Cape Schanck. Along the way we’ll enjoy some tasty food and snacks.

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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We are passionate about taking you off the beaten track, creating positive experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.We are committed to ensuring that our day trips, weekends or tours are unique, attainable, well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups. Our adventures cater for people from many walks of life, age groups and motivations. We aim to give you the very best of what nature and the outdoors has to offer, leaving you with a smile from ear to ear and a sense of accomplishment.

This is a new style of adventure from the TSA team! Enjoy our usual combination of great walking and social atmosphere, and mix it with some local Red Hill produce and a refreshing beverage or two. You’ll get to experience some unexpected delights on this walk where we have managed to combine the best of both local bushland tracks and trails with local wineries to boot! Enjoy a cider paddle, sample some wines and enjoy gourmet morning tea, before heading bush again for your usual social walking. We expect the conversation to be flowing very well. We’ve also planned it so that you have a few km’s of walking before the finish. We have a strict limit of 16 people for this walk so we encourage you to book quick.

We’d like to thank our new partner venues:

Myrtaceae
Mock Red Hill

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Location: Mount Evelyn
Grade: 2
Distance: 10km

Looking for a beginners bushwalk? Soak up the scenery as we explore the hidden delights of the Dandenong’s and experience the Australian Bush for some mental therapy, or simply escape the city for a day in nature, on our Grade 2, Mt Evelyn Forest Walk.Mt Evelyn Forest is located in the rain-shadow of Mt Dandenong, making it much drier than the rest of the National Park. This walk is a 10km Circuit that follows the Olinda Creek Valley, crossing the old aqueduct.

Come along on your own, or bring a friend or family member. It doesn’t matter who you are or your fitness, we want to encourage more people to get out, make new friends, and have a great day outside connecting with nature, enjoying good conversation and feeling fit and healthy. We have walkers of all ages, from 70’s all the way down to kids. Our qualified and encouraging staff lead your day out and feed you yummy healthy food, so come along and feel safe, supported and try our famous lemon slice and protein balls. You will get to visit the best and some lesser known day hiking destinations within two hours of Melbourne. There is no better time to treat yourself to a day in nature, connecting with new friends and feeling amazing! Book a walk TODAY!

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• Full catering, lunch and snacks including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Transport to and from location start point, carpooling can be arranged
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance

What to bring:

• 
  2 -3 lt water (we have a great water bladder available on our shop site)
  
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners depending on the trail type and length.
• We generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body.
• In hot weather include a hat, sunscreen and extra water with electrolytes
• In cold weather include a waterproof jacket, beanie and spare jumper.

Once you book, you will receive an automated ticket confirmation. Closer to the event you will then receive a more detailed email with meeting location, any special details and some other day walk information.

Please check your junk email and contact us if you have not received anything 3 days prior to your event.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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• Meet new people, get outdoors and into nature.
• Pick & choose any day walks you like.
• Suitable walks for any fitness level throughout the year.
• Make friends and feel great.
• Enjoy healthy, yummy food.

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Mt Cole State Forest, Victoria

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“Walk through cool fern gullies and alpine plateaus then rest to take in the views across the spreading plains to Langi Ghiran and the Grampians. Experience a night at the charming Beeripmo campground, then descend through spectacular tall forests.”

If this sounds like something you would like to experience, then join us for a journey of discovery and experience. Circuiting Mt Cole State Park, you can experience a variety of different forest environments from lush forests with ferns, falls with a gentle sound of running water, the brilliant green of the moss covered rocks, weather beaten rocky outcrops and magnificent vistas of the tablelands below and surrounding mountain ranges.

This walk is for everyone, and especially suited to those new to overnight hiking, or maybe you just haven’t done it for a while. We will walk with you and guide you along the trails, but you can also relax knowing that we’ve assisted you with preparation, gear selection, food, plus providing vehicle support to give you peace of mind. So if you have wanted to overnight walk, need to re-vitalise your life, or want to do something different, set a new goal that you can be proud of … or maybe just simply get outdoors enjoy some lovely company then book in now and remember what it’s like to get back to basics.

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Lerderderg State Park, with its myriad of tracks, gullies, creeks and ridges form a wild, rugged environment in which we will enjoy our first day walk. The striking feature of this area is the 300-meter deep gorge that stretches south to the plains of Bacchus Marsh, almost bisecting the park. Our walk winds explores both the winding scenic valleys and ridge-lines plus explores some every unique and interesting gold mining relics. Lerderderg State Park offers a true bush experience and walking is the best way to get to know the park – so join our experienced staff for a fully guided, enjoyable and social day out exploring some wonderful areas.

This walk involves a significant amount of technical walking and requires a little more agility and stability.

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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This is an awesome adventure and one that you will look back on and say “wow, look what I did”.
Whether you are starting an epic 9 day adventure of Western Australia, or you are just doing one or the other of our fully inclusive packless tours we know you will love the stress free, fully supportive, action packed itinerary that will get the most out of your time with us. Don’t worry we have included some down time, plus you will love our social groups and yummy food to digest while you watch the famous Western Australian staircase sunset! With a huge range of activities and sights, you will definitely get the most from your valuable time-off and appreciate how good life is.

So come with us and swim with Whalesharks, snorkel the famous Ningaloo Reef, walk the best sections of the epic Cape to Cape track and enjoy some wine! Don’t make an excuse, get on this trip now and get the most from your time…

Cape to Cape
We start the 9 day adventure with hiking the best sections of the famous Cape to Cape track in southern Western Australia. With 4 big days we cover over 70Km, with shorter options for those that want to take it a little easier. We visit fresh local produce, wineries and explore the lovely towns of the Margaret River area. The walking is on sand, single track and wider tracks and most sections are grade 2-3. There are no big hills but some of the sand is pretty soft! The longest single section is 20km, then some half day walks from 7-15km with our biggest day totalling 26km.

Ningaloo
This incredible tour doesn’t stop there! After a rest night at Perth airport, we meet anyone doing the Ningaloo section of the tour and jump on the plane to Exmouth (flight included) and later that very same day, we will have you snorkelling and kayaking! This tour is now all about what’s in the water…we get to spend a memory filled day snorkelling and swimming with the massive giants of the oceans. Plus many other opportunities to step off the beach straight into pristine coral reefs and an amazing array of colourful fish. We take the opportunity to kayak out to see dolphins and swim with turtles and stingrays. Plus we have added a couple of unexpectedly spectacular short walks to makes this one hell of an adventure.

Packless
Our goal of supporting you on this packless hiking trip allows you to put more of your energy into seven days of walking. With us carrying lunch and all the bits and pieces for the day out, you can walk easier with your day bag and some water, and of course your camera! Then get a great night’s sleep in the accommodation and be ready for the next day feeling refreshed.

With our professional guides and our unique way of filling your days to ensure you get the most out of your time here. So don’t go for a ‘fly and flop’ holiday, get on board with TSA and let us make your holiday be an experience to remember. We promise you will have an amazing time…what more could you ask for?

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Trip Highlights

• Swimming alongside amazing whalesharks, turtles and Manta rays
• Snorkel straight off the beach in pristine shallow and colorful reef with an abundance of marine life.
• Kayak the crystal blue waters and maybe meet a dolphin or two
• Explore the area on two half-day hikes through striking canyons and riverbeds
• Walk to witness magical  sunsets and sunrises
• Walk 70km of the best sections of the Cape to Cape track
• Visit two wonderful lighthouses
• Visit some of the famous Margaret River wineries and / or breweries

What to expect:

Wake up with a cooked breakfast or cereal, plus fresh coffee or a selection of tea. Get packed and head onto the trail or water pretty quickly. Once on the go we walk/ kayak/swim at a moderate pace and your guides will manage the group so no-one is ever left behind, stopping along the way for short rests and to admire the views, have a swim, or just to stop to be mindful. All yummy snacks and lunches will be provided and carried by your guides. Head back to accommodation. Here you will get a chance to shower, unwind and enjoy a yummy prepared dinner and some social time.

Food:

The food will be provided by both accommodation chefs and our very own adventure chef to prepare and cook your delicious and nutritious dinner, lunches, all snacks and breakfast. We love our food so be prepared to have freshly ground coffee, yummy snacks and fresh fruit, beautiful vegetable-based salads, wraps and cheeses. All this food is energy filled to sustain you on the track – oh! and let’s not forget a sneaky dessert or two and a glass of wine.
We can cater for a range of intolerances and dietary requirements. Contact us if you have any particular requests, however, please note that due to the isolated nature of the trip and limitations with food transport on the trail, we will do our best to cater for you.

Ningaloo and Cape to Cape Itinerary

Our itinerary is a guide, we are a fully supportive and encouraging GROUP tour. The days may change with weather forecasts. Predicted hot weather may result in earlier starts or shorter days. Other weather factors including but not limited to storms, lightning, floods and fires may change the itinerary. The itinerary may also change due to the overall group fitness.

Day 1 – Cape to Cape

9am pick up from Perth domestic Airport. We start our walk along Smiths Beach before scrambling over
rocks and around headlands. This is one of the harder walks,
but also one of the best as we make our way along the
headland looking out for whales and dolphins in the waters
below before finishing on Indijup beach.
6:30pm – Back to accommodation where we settle in and have
dinner

Day 2 – Cape to Cape

9am-2pm – Walk Gracetown to Margaret River 19.5km
3-5pm Back through the wineries before an evening activity
back at our accommodation
We will visit the chocolate factory, winery and the cheese
factory.
Wineries, may include: Vasse Felix, Sandelford, Leeuwin Estate,
Mentelle, Happs

Day 3 – Cape to Cape

Only a short walk, some 4 wheel drive track, single rocky track
and one of the best parts of the trail, wonder down through Bob’s Hollow, where you will spend some time exploring the
cave formations
11am – Stop at a winery, and a call in to Hamelin Bay to see if we
can spot any stingrays, and have lunch as we make our way to
Cape Leeuwin.
The last 2km we scramble over
the rocky headlands before reaching the old water wheel, then
the last 500m hopping over the rocks to the lighthouse at the
end of our walk. We will stop here and watch the sunset over
the Indian Ocean.

Day 4 – Cape to Cape

Walk Moses Beach to Gracetown, 12km.
Maybe time for a quick winery stop. 1pm-6pm, Walk Cape Naturalise to Yallingup, 14km.
We will start with lunch at the lighthouse where we will spend time before walking the firetrack. Some beach walking and stairs, watching the
sunset on the beach at Yallingup before we make the journey
back to Perth.

Day 5 – Ningaloo

1pm-3pm Hop off the plane and head straight to the beach! A picnic lunch at Exmouth town
beach, then into a kayak for our first paddle into the lagoon.
4pm-6:30pm – We will head to our first walk to Knife Edge Canyon, at sunset no less!
7pm – Back to our accommodation and another yummy dinner enjoying the warmth of the night.

Day 6 – Ningaloo

7-5am – Today we get picked up and head onto a
boat to enjoy a full day snorkeling and swimming
with the whale sharks.

Day 7 – Ningaloo

8am – Grab our snorkel gear again and head over to the
west coast and the Cape Range National Park. We start
with a lovely walk along Mandu Mandu Gorge 8km, with
creek bed walking and a steep rocky climb to obtain
exciting views over the gorge and out over the ocean
11am Explore and snorkel three amazingly surreal and
beautiful waters of the Ningaloo Reef.
Sandy Bay: The postcard version of the Ningaloo Reef.
Oyster Stack: Step off the beach with your snorkel on dip
your face into a surreal underwater world.
Turquoise Bay: Finish at the lighthouse to watch the
sunset.

Day 8 – Ningaloo

5:30 – We take dinner to the local beach with a glass of
bubbles where we watch the sunset

Day 9 – Ningaloo

6am – Up early today for a short walk to the local beach
where we will watch the sunrise.
10am – Head back to the local Airport for our flight back
to Perth and on to your hometown

Includes

• Full day Whale Shark boat tour
• All snorkelling equipment
• All meals and snacks *two exceptions
• Twin share villa style accommodation
• All transfers and transport
• 8 nights accommodation
• Fully guided by TSA’s best!
• No single person supplement

Does not include:

• Flights
• Insurance: All Participants are required to have travel insurance.
• Items of a personal nature

What to bring:

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Bookings and Payments:

All deposits are non-refundable.
A cancellation will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation. If you cancel a trip:
90 days or more prior to departure, we will retain the deposit plus 20% of the total booking cost.
Between 30-59 days prior to departure, we will retain the deposit and 50% of total booking cost
Less than 30 days prior to departure, we will retain 100% paid by you in connection with your booking
Please read our full Terms and Conditions attached in your email. You must agree upon booking to these Terms and Conditions in writing before paying your deposit.

Travel Insurance is mandatory. Get yours here.

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Location: Masons Falls
Grade: 3
Distance: 16km

This Masons Falls Circuit is a pleasant hike through the regenerating bush that clearly shows the impact of the Kinglake fires. There are large parts of the track that did seem to escape the tragic fires. Plus the Masons Falls are quite spectacular, and worth the walk with us. Our walk starts with a long steep descent, and we mean right down to the bottom where the walk intersects with a small stream and a refreshing break from the thigh burning track. Don’t worry though because there is no more downhill!! As we then start the slow ascent back through majestic forests to lunch and past Masons Falls before going onto single track and finishing the ascent right back up to the summit carpark where we started. 

Come along on your own, or bring a friend or family member. It doesn’t matter who you are or your fitness, we want to encourage more people to get out, make new friends, and have a great day outside connecting with nature, enjoying good conversation and feeling fit and healthy. We have walkers of all ages, from 70’s all the way down to kids. Our qualified and encouraging staff lead your day out and feed you yummy healthy food, so come along and feel safe, supported and try our famous lemon slice and protein balls. You will get to visit the best and some lesser known day hiking destinations within two hours of Melbourne. There is no better time to treat yourself to a day in nature, connecting with new friends and feeling amazing! Book a walk TODAY!

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Includes

• Full catering, lunch and snacks including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Transport to and from location start point, carpooling can be arranged
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance

What to bring:

• 
  2 -3 lt water (we have a great water bladder available on our shop site)
  
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners depending on the trail type and length.
• We generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body.
• In hot weather include a hat, sunscreen and extra water with electrolytes
• In cold weather include a waterproof jacket, beanie and spare jumper.

Once you book, you will receive an automated ticket confirmation. Closer to the event you will then receive a more detailed email with meeting location, any special details and some other day walk information.

Please check your junk email and contact us if you have not received anything 3 days prior to your event.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Make a pledge to your health and happiness, and join us on this special.

SPECIAL DEAL – 3 WALKS for $199

• Meet new people, get outdoors and into nature.
• Pick & choose any day walks you like.
• Suitable walks for any fitness level throughout the year.
• Make friends and feel great.
• Enjoy healthy, yummy food.

Buy Now

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Don’t let the fear of being ‘busy’
stop you from having the BEST
UNIQUE Experience of Australia’s
Top End.

This is your chance to
come and explore the Top End of
Australia, on our bespoke TSA
specific one and only tour! That’s
right! We have partnered up with
Territory Expeditions to create an
inclusive magical journey of
discovery, amazing scenery,
stunning contrasts, diverse hikes,
the very best water holes and
everything else you have come to
expect from our all inclusive
experiences.

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Trip Highlights

• The best of adventure and hiking in the Top End.
• 7 days/6 nights visiting and discovering Kakadu, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks
• 2 nights sleeping in a swag
• The best of waterfalls, rockholes and secluded swimming spots.
• Kayaking along the famous Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk NP)
• Crocodile and wildlife cruise on Corroboree Billabong
• A range of fantastic walks and hikes
• All fully prepared yummy and healthy meals and all snacks
• Comfortable chauffeured four wheel drive bus
• Great social fun and an encouraging group
• Fully supported by our local guide and Take Shape Adventures guide!

Itinerary

Inclusive of all meals and accommodation:

Day 1

Early pick up from Darwin airport/city. Visit Corroboree wetlands then drive into Ubirrr to
watch the sunset over the Arnhem Land. Accommodation at Anbinik Resort.

Day 2

Early start to Jim Jim Falls and walk to both the top of bottom of the falls. Spend time in
the magnificent plunge pools. Accommodation at Anbinik Resort.

Day 3

Heading into Kakadu, we visit Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). Visit Ikoymarrwa (Moline
Rockhole) which is a special permit area rarely visited. Accommodation camping in swags and
tents with a campfire near Mary River Roadhouse.

Day 4

Explore the southern end of Kakadu and Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge). Finish the day
with a walk and swim in the plunge pool at Gunlom Falls. Accommodation camping in swags
and tents with a campfire near Mary River Roadhouse.

Day 5

Depart Kakadu for Nitmiluk National Park and Edith Falls. A longer hike and swim, then
visit the hot springs, before some down time! Accommodation Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine

Day 6

Sunrise over Katherine Gorge whilst enjoying some breakfast before a canoe and walk day
to explore the gorge. Accommodation at Pine Creek Railway Resort.

Day 7

Today is spent exploring Litchfield National Park. Hiking and swimming at Green Ant
Creek, Buley Rockholes, Wangi Falls and Walker Creek.Drive back to Darwin Airport.

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Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance
• Alcoholic beverages

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Travel Insurance is mandatory. Get yours here.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Location: Mount Evelyn
Grade: 2
Distance: 10km

Give yourself some Forest Therapy. This is one of the reasons Take Shape Adventures exists, to help people connect with both nature and themselves! We know that life can get a bit overwhelming sometimes. Hectic schedules, obligations, chores, and all of a sudden you feel like you are drowning! It’s so important to invest in yourself, and to take on some mindful meditation and keep yourself feeling fresh, happy and healthy.

Sherbrooke Forest is the perfect place for Forest Therapy. From waterfalls, to rainforest surroundings and Lyrebird spotting, we promise this walk will not disappoint. It is one of the best the Dandenongs has to offer, with changing vegetations steeped in history.

We will spend the day breathing in the fresh air, and indulging not only in a delicious morning tea and lunch, but also in yourself. This walk will not only teach you the benefits of getting out into nature, but also to never feel guilty for taking some time for yourself.

Located just 40kms from Melbourne’s CBD this walk is easily accessible by car, or by public transport.

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Come along on your own, or bring a friend or family member. It doesn’t matter who you are or your fitness, we want to encourage more people to get out, make new friends, and have a great day outside connecting with nature, enjoying good conversation and feeling fit and healthy. We have walkers of all ages, from 70’s all the way down to kids. Our qualified and encouraging staff lead your day out and feed you yummy healthy food, so come along and feel safe, supported and try our famous lemon slice and protein balls. You will get to visit the best and some lesser known day hiking destinations within two hours of Melbourne. There is no better time to treat yourself to a day in nature, connecting with new friends and feeling amazing! Book a walk TODAY!

Includes

• Full catering, lunch and snacks including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Transport to and from location start point, carpooling can be arranged
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance

What to bring:

• 
  2 -3 lt water (we have a great water bladder available on our shop site)
  
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners depending on the trail type and length.
• We generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body.
• In hot weather include a hat, sunscreen and extra water with electrolytes
• In cold weather include a waterproof jacket, beanie and spare jumper.

Once you book, you will receive an automated ticket confirmation. Closer to the event you will then receive a more detailed email with meeting location, any special details and some other day walk information.

Please check your junk email and contact us if you have not received anything 3 days prior to your event.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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SPECIAL DEAL – 3 WALKS for $199

• Meet new people, get outdoors and into nature.
• Pick & choose any day walks you like.
• Suitable walks for any fitness level throughout the year.
• Make friends and feel great.
• Enjoy healthy, yummy food.

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Location: Chapel Hill
Grade: 4

Come join us and see the Cathedral Ranges like you have never seen them before, this awesome walk takes you up on the other range where you get constant vies back at sugarloaf, the jawbones, the razorback and cathedral peaks. if you love the cathedral then this off track walk will make you truly appreciate the magic off these awesome hikers delight. scrambling alike only you can at the cathedrals, this walk is a must.

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Come along on your own, or bring a friend or family member. It doesn’t matter who you are or your fitness, we want to encourage more people to get out, make new friends, and have a great day outside connecting with nature, enjoying good conversation and feeling fit and healthy. We have walkers of all ages, from 70’s all the way down to kids. Our qualified and encouraging staff lead your day out and feed you yummy healthy food, so come along and feel safe, supported and try our famous lemon slice and protein balls. You will get to visit the best and some lesser known day hiking destinations within two hours of Melbourne. There is no better time to treat yourself to a day in nature, connecting with new friends and feeling amazing! Book a walk TODAY!

Includes

• Full catering, lunch and snacks including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Transport to and from location start point, carpooling can be arranged
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance

What to bring:

• 
  2 -3 lt water (we have a great water bladder available on our shop site)
  
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners depending on the trail type and length.
• We generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body.
• In hot weather include a hat, sunscreen and extra water with electrolytes
• In cold weather include a waterproof jacket, beanie and spare jumper.

Once you book, you will receive an automated ticket confirmation. Closer to the event you will then receive a more detailed email with meeting location, any special details and some other day walk information.

Please check your junk email and contact us if you have not received anything 3 days prior to your event.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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SPECIAL DEAL – 3 WALKS for $199

• Meet new people, get outdoors and into nature.
• Pick & choose any day walks you like.
• Suitable walks for any fitness level throughout the year.
• Make friends and feel great.
• Enjoy healthy, yummy food.

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Location: You Yangs
Grade: 2
Distance: 8km

The East-West Trail in the You Yangs is a fantastic beginner walk. It has enough rocks and steps to keep things interesting but not enough to be daunting! Then we can head up the steps to Flinders Peak, the highest Mountain in the You Yangs, allowing full panoramic views in every direction by the time you reach the summit. Plus during the walk, we’ll provide plenty of healthy snacks to keep everyone going.

Come along on your own, or bring a friend or family member. It doesn’t matter who you are or your fitness, we want to encourage more people to get out, make new friends, and have a great day outside connecting with nature, enjoying good conversation and feeling fit and healthy. We have walkers of all ages, from 70’s all the way down to kids. Our qualified and encouraging staff lead your day out and feed you yummy healthy food, so come along and feel safe, supported and try our famous lemon slice and protein balls. You will get to visit the best and some lesser known day hiking destinations within two hours of Melbourne. There is no better time to treat yourself to a day in nature, connecting with new friends and feeling amazing! Book a walk TODAY!

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Includes

• Full catering, lunch and snacks including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Transport to and from location start point, carpooling can be arranged
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance

What to bring:

• 
  2 -3 lt water (we have a great water bladder available on our shop site)
  
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners depending on the trail type and length.
• We generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body.
• In hot weather include a hat, sunscreen and extra water with electrolytes
• In cold weather include a waterproof jacket, beanie and spare jumper.

Once you book, you will receive an automated ticket confirmation. Closer to the event you will then receive a more detailed email with meeting location, any special details and some other day walk information.

Please check your junk email and contact us if you have not received anything 3 days prior to your event.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

View more frequently asked questions

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Make a pledge to your health and happiness, and join us on this special.

SPECIAL DEAL – 3 WALKS for $199

• Meet new people, get outdoors and into nature.
• Pick & choose any day walks you like.
• Suitable walks for any fitness level throughout the year.
• Make friends and feel great.
• Enjoy healthy, yummy food.

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We are passionate about taking you off the beaten track, creating positive experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

We are committed to ensuring that our day trips, weekends or tours are unique, attainable, well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups. Our adventures cater for people from many walks of life, age groups and motivations. We aim to give you the very best of what nature and the outdoors has to offer, leaving you with a smile from ear to ear and a sense of accomplishment.

An opportunity for you to join and the ultimate hiking adventure that you NEED to tick off your bucket list.
There is a good reason that the Larapinta Trail is amongst the most legendary walks in the world. Spend five days on some of the most epic walks in Australia and stay in accommodation EVERY NIGHT, enabling you to cover almost 100km of the best parts of the trail.
We will be transferring you on and off the track and stay in twin share accommodation in Alice Springs and Glen Helen Homestead, where you will get a cooked meal, a hot shower and comfortable bed. With our itinerary, you will achieve 5 full days of walking – more than any other tour. We have chosen the best 100km of the trail and will make sure you get to experience all the Larapinta has to offer. We are the best value tour that includes all food and twin share accommodation for maximum time on the trail.

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Trip Highlights

• Hike just under 100km of the legendary Larapinta Trail
• Stay at the authentic Glen Helen Homestead 
• Stay in resort accommodation on the last night to reflect, relax and celebrate
• Professional and qualified guides
• Reach the 3 main high points on the trail, Counts Point, Brinkley Bluff and Mount Sonder.
• A super early start for the famous Mt Sonder sunrise 
• Fully guided walks every day, with some shorter options.
• Visit Ochre Pits, Standley Chasm and Ormiston Gorge.

What to expect:

Grading – Hard

Just a note of caution some of the trails contain difficult sections, however our experienced guides will always be there to assist you. Participants should expect around 6-8 hours walking each day and the treks will vary in conditions. There will be soft sand, uneven rocks, steps, and possibly some small sections of scrambling. The distances will vary between 9km up to 22km and agility will be important and as with any of our tours the fitter you are for the activity, the more your attention moves from looking at your feet to experiencing your surrounds. Train for uneven terrain by finding rough tracks, even just your local park or sports field, and go for a lovely long walk in your both your best and back-up footwear.

Dietary Requirements

Provided we are advised in advance of your departure we are able to cater for a full range of gluten free, lactose free, vegan, vegetarian diets and can assist with medically recommended diets (allergies and intolerances). Please ensure you discuss your requirements with us well in advance.

Itinerary:

Day 1

Arrive in Alice Springs, we will pick you up from Airport and transfer you to your accommodation for the first three nights. We will go through gear, and have a briefing

Day 2

Standley Chasm – Section 3 high route circuit. Very hard. 20km -10hrs. Long, and steep, steps, scrambling, awesome views – optional stay on low route

Day 3

Standley Chasm – Section 4 Brinkley Bluff return. Very Hard. 20km -10hrs. River bed walking then a long steady climb – optional shorter distance

Day 4

Serpentine Chalet Dam – Serpentine Gorge. Section 9. Hard. 20km -7hrs. One way walk with a steep climb, ridgeline and views. Then drive to new accommodation

Day 5

Finke River – Ormiston Gorge circuit. Section 10 Medium 17km -7hrs. Fantastic circuit walk. Optional shorter distance.

Day 6

Mt Sonder return. Section 12. Hard. 16km – 6hrs. Up early to watch sunrise. Redbank Gorge optional extra. Transfer to Alice Springs for celebration dinner out. Resort accommodation to relax and recover

Day 7

Pack up and fly home. Optional join onto 3 day Uluru tour, which we can help you arrange

Includes

• 2 nights Alice Springs Accommodation
• 2 nights at the Glen Helen Homestead
• 1 night at the Mecure Resort, Alice Springs
• 5 days of the most INCREDIBLE hiking
• All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks
• Entrance fee to Standley Chasm
• All airport and walk transfers

Does not include:

• Flights
• Insurance: All Participants are required to have travel insurance.
• Items of a personal nature

What to bring:

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

More questions?

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Travel Insurance is mandatory. Get yours here.

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Our goals for overnight snow camping is to give you a chance to experience something truly unique (particularly in Australia) and do so safely and in relative comfort. It will be challenging, fun, social and achievable!

This is an opportunity to discover adventure, new friends and feel amazed and proud of your experience. Sleeping in a tent is s pretty cool experience, but sleeping in a tent IN THE SNOW is a story you can tell people for a long long time…

We can loan you gear including a rucksack, tent and sleeping mat, but you will need to beg, borrow or steal a sleeping bag.  We also recommend you bring a sleeping bag liner and a few other things to make your night as comfortable as possible. We’ll give you guidance as to how to make yourself as warm as possible.

We will arrange all the food and cooking equipment but please leave a small amount of space in your rucksack to add some food.

The weekend will go like this:

Day One
– Meet Saturday lunchtime at Erica to organise gear, arrange car pooling, grab snow chains (volunteer vehicles will be required)
– Head to Mt St Gwinear carpark and walk uphill for approximately 1.5 – 2km with rucksacks to Jeep Flat.
– Pitch tents, have dinner, do some pushups and hop into bed.

Day Two
– Get out of bed, quick breakfast and go for a short explore without rucksacks
– After lunch we’ll pack tents and walk back down to the vehicles arriving back n Erica around mid to late afternoon.   

You don’t need to be super fit as we don’t walk far, however the terrain can be tough depending on snow coverage. Since this experience is about being in the snow and camping, we do not use snow shoes to walk is so you can expect to sink into the wet white stuff a fair bit.  We will be there though to support and encourage you and laugh a little when you fall – in the nicest possible way! What you really need for this weekend is a positive ‘give it a go’ attitude.

**This tour will only go ahead if the weather on the proposed weekend is suitable**
If the weather is considerate unsafe or unsuitable to provide a reasonable experience then we will postpone the weekend, if you can’t attend the proposed new date you will receive a full credit.

If the tour cannot proceed on wither date, all participant will receive a full credit.  

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Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Drink bottle
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Beanie and gloves
• Sturdy walking boots, or snow boots. No runners.
• Cold terrain clothes, many layers including thermals and a good warm and windproof outer layer.
• Nice snuggly warm socks!

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Take Shape Adventures has partnered with the higly knowledgable and reputable
Eastland Adventures to guide you along the Lemosho route. Widely regarded as the most
dramatic and beautiful route up to Kilimanjaro. It is the most remote and although
becoming more popular, it still traverses some of Kilimanjaro most striking and least
traveled landscapes, including the base of Kibo Peak’s and dramatic south-facing glaciers.

This route has the added benefits of trekking across the Shira Plateau a World Heritage
Site, trekking 180 degrees around the Kilimanjaro massiff, and most importantly this route
allows plenty of time to acclimatize to the high altitude which is paramount to your safety,
comfort, enjoyment and success while trekking mountain Kilimanjaro.

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Trip Highlights

• 9 days and 8 nights
• See the incredible sights of Tanzania
• Summit the world highest free standing mountain of Mt Kilimanjaro – 5,895m high
• Hike for 6 days through jungles, rocky escarpments and exposed plateaus with horizon vistas every day.
• Enjoy the company of local trail guides and customs.
• Spend a day in the Tanzanian village of Moshi.

Itinerary

Inclusive of all meals and accommodation:

Day 1

• We will meet, drive you from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  (JRO) to your hotel in Moshi to rest for a while and later meet
  your guide for gear checking and briefing about the
  mountain.
• Furthermore, the guide will go through the group
  camping gear and demonstrate the use and operation of all
  equipment especially emergency oxygen cylinder and pulse
  ox-meter, your guide also will explain signs and symptoms of
  various mountain sicknesses which might happen while
  trekking.

Day 2

• After breakfast in the morning, you will drive approximately
  for two to three hours to the Londorosi gate where you will do
  registration and get entrance permit.
• Your hike will start through crossing a rainforest for about 2 to 3 hours to cover the distance of 4.5 miles/7km to Mti Mkubwa Camp. On the way, you will see a
  lot of beautiful flowers like impatiens Kilimanjaro, and if you are lucky, you might see black and white Colobus monkeys and other forest wildlife.

Day 3

• This day will be one of your beautiful and longest hikes. For
  the first sessions, you will walk for 3-4 hours to Shira 1 camp.
• You will have a lunch stop and short break, and you will cover
  distance of 4.5miles/7km.
• After lunch, you will hike for about 4-5 hours to cover the distance of 5.5miles/9km. You will also cross the middle of Shira Plateau, a world heritage site through moorland zone, and arrive in the beautiful overnight camp located at the base of a massive lava flow.

Day 4

• Today, you will keep walking in Alpine desert for 5.5miles/9km for about 6 to 8 hours.
• You will start by climbing over steep hills and very few rocks, then steady uphill climb to the lava tower 15190feet/4600m
• From this point, some people might start to feel a mild headache due to the altitude change. (Emergency oxygen tanks provided)
• From lava tower, you will descend for about 2 hours through dust and rock trail to have overnight rest at Barranco Camp.

Day 5

• Today is a short day for 4 to 6 hours to cover the distance of
  3.7miles/6km and you will start by scrambling up the great Barranco wall for about 1 to 2 hours. In this wall, some section will be steep forcing you to use hands to reach and maneuver yourself around rock boulders like rock climbing, though it is not as challenging as rock climbing.
• At the top of the wall, you can see Barranco valley and the campsite where you spent the night before. You will also walk up and down to Karanga valley which is the last water point on the mountain and on top of the ridge; it will be your campsite where you will have hot lunch and overnight stay.

Day 6

• Today, you will have another walking of 2.4 miles/4km for 3 to 5 hours in steep uphill with a lot of boulders and shattered rock crossing an upper Alpine desert.
• You will go through a steep ridge until you reach a rocky section which is more scrambling for about an hour and a half.
• Your next camp will be on a large rocky area with steep faces and you will have earlier dinner and sleep earlier because you will have to wake up in the middle of the night for the summit.

Day 7

•  At 12:00am we’ll start the climb to  the summit with steep rocks for 2-3 hours then zigzaging to the crater rim and finally Stella point (18800 feet) around 6:00am.
• At Stella point, our trail meets other routes heading to Uhuru peak, and you’ll see the sunrise on your way or at the summit.
• Once at the top, you will stay for 15 minutes for pictures and sightseeing then descend down via the same trail for 3 hours to Barafu Camp for rest, brunch, and descent to Mweka Hut. The base camp to the summit is a 6.2 miles/10km round trip.

Day 8

• Today after breakfast, you will meet your Kilimanjaro crew for group pictures and Kilimanjaro songs.
• Afterward, you will start descending down via rain forest for 4 hours to cover the distance of 6.2 miles/10km. At Mweka Gate, you will sign out in Kilimanjaro National Park log book and the guide will collect a certificate for those who managed a successful summit and then drive you to your hotel in Moshi for a hot shower and Kilimanjaro beer.

Day 9

• We will drive you back to Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO) for departures.

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Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance
• Alcoholic beverages

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Travel Insurance is mandatory. Get yours here.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

View more frequently asked questions

Download brochure for detailed information

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Our goals for overnight snow camping is to give you a chance to experience something truly unique (particularly in Australia) and do so safely and in relative comfort. It will be challenging, fun, social and achievable!

This is an opportunity to discover adventure, new friends and feel amazed and proud of your experience. Sleeping in a tent is s pretty cool experience, but sleeping in a tent IN THE SNOW is a story you can tell people for a long long time…

We can loan you gear including a rucksack, tent and sleeping mat, but you will need to beg, borrow or steal a sleeping bag.  We also recommend you bring a sleeping bag liner and a few other things to make your night as comfortable as possible. We’ll give you guidance as to how to make yourself as warm as possible.

We will arrange all the food and cooking equipment but please leave a small amount of space in your rucksack to add some food.

The weekend will go like this:

Day One
– Meet Saturday lunchtime at Erica to organise gear, arrange car pooling, grab snow chains (volunteer vehicles will be required)
– Head to Mt St Gwinear carpark and walk uphill for approximately 1.5 – 2km with rucksacks to Jeep Flat.
– Pitch tents, have dinner, do some pushups and hop into bed.

Day Two
– Get out of bed, quick breakfast and go for a short explore without rucksacks
– After lunch we’ll pack tents and walk back down to the vehicles arriving back n Erica around mid to late afternoon.   

You don’t need to be super fit as we don’t walk far, however the terrain can be tough depending on snow coverage. Since this experience is about being in the snow and camping, we do not use snow shoes to walk is so you can expect to sink into the wet white stuff a fair bit.  We will be there though to support and encourage you and laugh a little when you fall – in the nicest possible way! What you really need for this weekend is a positive ‘give it a go’ attitude.

**This tour will only go ahead if the weather on the proposed weekend is suitable**
If the weather is considerate unsafe or unsuitable to provide a reasonable experience then we will postpone the weekend, if you can’t attend the proposed new date you will receive a full credit.

If the tour cannot proceed on wither date, all participant will receive a full credit.  

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Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• Drink bottle
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Beanie and gloves
• Sturdy walking boots or snow boots. No runners
• Cold weather clothes including thermals and cold weather, windproof outer layer.
• Warm snuggly socks!

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Your schedule is full, you are unmotivated and need an energy boost. You want to live an inspiring, fit and well life.

What would it mean to you to have a weekend full of wellness, hiking and fitness. A weekend with fresh air and nature, make new friends in a social and fun environment, being supported and looked after, oh and yummy food and a glass or two?

Whether you are a couple or a single person with or without a friend, these weekends are for you! Hike, relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy your time because we have taken care of everything! So all you have to do is turn off and relax, get back to your inner self where ease, grace and happiness reside. Beginners friendly, we want to inspire and motivate you to take time so you can re energise and feel amazing, make yourself proud. Authentic self care, adventure and travel. You know it is what you need. It is time to break out of the mundane and feel fully alive.

Whats the accommodation?

Depending on the location, accommodation is twin share and includes beautifully renovated farmhouses and lodges, some featuring open fires and swimming pools

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Inclusive of all meals and accommodation:

Day 1

You can arrive anytime from 6pm onwards and we’ll be there to greet you. Enjoy a 2 course dinner and a relaxing drink. Settle in for the evening and get to know your fellow hikers, relax and unwind.

Day 2

Jump out of bed nice and early for a delicious healthy cooked breakfast. Grab your daypack and off we go. You’ll be out on the trail all day and our guides will be there to support, encourage, guide and feed you all day. Today we’ll head from Halls Gap up past some classic Grampians locations such as Splitters Falls, Silent Street and up to the Pinnacles for a snack at the awesome lookout. Enjoy a lovely lunch out on the trail. An exciting descent will have you back at Halls Gap for a coffee or ice-cream!

A short trip will see you back at the accommodation usually by late afternoon so you can spend a little while relaxing with a cuppa and putting your feet up. This is important as you’ll have another day on the trail tomorrow! Enjoy another delicious home cooked dinner and dessert. Find somewhere to watch the sunset and then snuggle down into your bed for a great night’s sleep

Day 3

A yummy breakfast Pack up and head to the trail for another day of exploring. Depending on the weather and the group, we will head up Boronia Peak, explore MacKenzies Falls or take you an alternative walk.

You’ll enjoy yet another beautiful location for lunch as you make your way around the famous Grampians National Park and get back to your start location early in the afternoon. We’ll wrap up around 3-4 pm leaving you plenty of time to make the drive to where-ever you need to go, and maintain that relaxed feeling.

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Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• 
  Travel Insurance
  

What to bring:

• In addition to your overnight bag, you only need to bring a day bag, comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

Travel Insurance is mandatory. Get yours here.

Please do not book flights until you get confirmation that the tour is proceeding.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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French Island is in the heart of Westernport Bay and offers tranquil surroundings and pristine flora and fauna. With next to no traffic, thousands of koalas and plenty of history this makes for a perfect overnight hike. This trip includes ferry fees, camping permits, professional guides and yummy home cooked food!

If you have never done an overnight hike or you’re unsure about carrying a pack, then you really should make the most from this opportunity. We only carry our backpacks for the first 5km, then set up camp and continue with day bags to explore the wilderness and easy tracks around the Island. This short rucksacks carry also means we can afford to take a few more of life’s luxuries or to test gear that you are unfamiliar with. Maybe even something to sit on!

With great proximity to Melbourne, this is an wonderful opportunity to explore a part of Victoria that is not often visited yet offers some of the best walking right on our doorstep.

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Inclusive of all meals and accommodation:

Day 1

• Meet at Stony Point where we will jump aboard the ferry and ride across to French Island. Once there we take the coast track for 5km to our camp site. We will set up our tents, grab a snack and head off again with our day packs for a 11km walk to the Pinnacle Lookout. When we maybe have time to dip your toes before enjoying a yummy home cooked dinner and a glass of wine.

Day 2

• Up for a yoga stretch session on the beach before/after a yummy warm breakfast and then head off for a relaxing packless walk along the shoreline to the northern part of the Island. We will have lunch back at camp then head back along the coast track to the ferry across to the mainland.

Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance
• Alcoholic beverages

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

View more frequently asked questions

Details

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We are passionate about taking you off the beaten track, creating positive experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.
We are committed to ensuring that our day trips, weekends or tours are unique, attainable, well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups. Our adventures cater for people from many walks of life, age groups and motivations. We aim to give you the very best of what nature and the outdoors has to offer, leaving you with a smile from ear to ear and a sense of accomplishment.

Japan has a fascinating and multifaceted culture; on the one hand, it is steeped in the deepest of traditions dating back thousands of years; on the other, it is a society in a continual state of rapid flux, with continually shifting fads and fashions and technological development. This is part of what makes it such a fascinating country to visit. If you are looking for something different that takes in multiple facets of this wonderful country, then this is your trip.

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• Trek the Kumano trail
• Stay in traditional accommodation, including traditonal monasteries
• See 3 of the 4 shrines on the trail
• Visit world famous waterfalls
• A morning exploratory bike ride
• All food and culinary experiences included
• All transfers included, including fast train.
• Great social fun with support and encouragement
• Guided by local people with years of experience and knowledge
• Supported by Take Shape Adventures best guides.

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Experience some of the ancient pilgrimage routes along the Kumano no Kodo.

Day 1

• Arrival day. Welcome to Japan. You will be transferred from Kansai airport to your arrival accommodation.
• Our leader will take you to the downtown area for informative orientation night walk piecing the city together well and helping you understand its place as a former Capital.
• Welcome Dinner at traditional Kyoto restaurant.
• Accommodation: Palace Side Hotel or similar (3 stars western style) or similar

Day 2

• Our trip today will start by enjoying a casual bike ride to get around this flat city. We will ride on the Kamo riverbank followed by Heian Jingu Shrine, Nanzenji Temple and the Philosophers Path (options exist for those keen to explore by foot rather than in the saddle)
• Afternoon to explore some secret seasonal temples, gardens and shrines with your resident local leader.
• Before dinner, you will go to Gion district with your guide. On Gion district walk, you have a chance to be spotting MAIKO, GEIKO girls commuting on the street.
• We will have dinner at a local restaurant.
• Accommodation: Palace Side Hotel (3 stars western style) or similar

Day 3

• Before leaving Kyoto, you will start early morning explore of Fushimi Inari Shrine which is famous for its SENBON (Thousand) Trii red gates which appeared in the movie “Memoirs Of A Geisha”. We will walking through the stunning red gates for 4km.
• Travelling to Kii Tanabe, approximately 3 hours
• After arrival at the hotel of Kii Tanabe, we will go out for some introduction hiking of Kumanokodo. (12.3k 3h20 / duration 5h35 / Altitude difference 100m)
• We will have dinner at a local restaurant.
• Accommodation: City Plaza Hotel or similar (3 stars western style) or similar

Day 4

• We will get on a bus to Takijiri Oji (40mins)(Thousand) Trii red gates which appeared in the movie “Memoirs Of A Geisha”. We will walking through the stunning red gates for 4km.
• Hiking Takijiri Oji to Tsugizakura Oji, (18.2k 7h10 / duration 9h40/ Altitude difference 600m)
• Traditional style dinner at the Minsyuku which is Japanese style B&B
• We will have experience of sleeping on Futon on the floor for 3 nights from tonight
• Accommodation: Minshuku Iseya or similar

Day 5

• We will start this morning from visiting Kumano Hongu Taisha which is one of the three Main Kumano Shrines
• Bento lunch made by Minshuku
• Hiking Kumano Hongu Taisha to Tsugizakura Oji, (22k 6h50 / duration 8h50/ Altitude difference 400m)
• We will have experience of sleeping on Futon on the floor for 3 nights from tonight
• Accommodation: Minshuku Iseya or similar

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