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AWESOMENESS
Grade 2
VIEWS
DAYS 1

Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• 30 Minute Lesson, 1 hour Paddle Boarding
• 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:

• Swimmers
• Towel
• 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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Mount William is known for its popular lookouts and fascinating scenic sites, and with a height of over 1,168 metres, is the highest point in the Grampians and has some of the most breathtaking views of the southern Grampians.

This is a Grade 5 Overnight Hike of 40km, over two big days, with a lovely camp ground. 

To attend this walk you need to have a good fitness level, and either have some previous hiking experience or have attended a TSA overight hike.

MAJOR MITCHELL PLATEAU: 40km, 2 days

Mount Duwil (Mount William) and the Major Mitchell Plateau are the highest points in western Victoria, with all that implies – a wild and remote landscape with sweeping views of the surrounding country, including almost all of the Grampians.

Day 1: Ingleton Track to First Wannon Creek (17km, 6 hours)

Day one starts with some open fire trial before tackling the long and often steep climb up the flank of Mt William. Leading to the top the trail opens up some amjestic views of the Grampians which you get to gaze at for most of the next two days. After the summit and a welldeserved break, we tackle the rocky trail down and up a large valley before getting up to the Mitchell Platue. Our trail now meanders towards a great little campground on the First Wannon Creek. 

Day 2: First Wannon Creek to Ingleton Track via Jimmy Creek Campground (23km, 7 hours)

The second day begins with a traverse of the plateau, with occasional views of the Serra Range to the west and the plains of the Wimmera to the east. then we descend steeply along fire trail to the main road and the jimmy Creek Campground. Eating the last of our meals, we then hop and skip along open firetail again heading north along the edge of the Serra Range back to our starting point.

AWESOMENESS
Grade 5
VIEWS
DAYS 2

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
• 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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AWESOMENESS
Grade 3
VIEWS
DAYS 1

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.

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.

AWESOMENESS
Grade 2
VIEWS
DAYS 1

Includes

• All paddle gear and safety equipment
• A scenic bushland walk and easy downriver paddle
• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Transport to and from
• Items of a personal nature
• 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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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.

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 bed for the night! This is the 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 on the trail. Could exploring be any better than this?

AWESOMENESS
Grade 3
VIEWS
DAYS 3

Itinerary

Inclusive of all meals and accommodation:

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. Settle in for the evening and get to know your fellow hikers, relax and unwind.

Saturday

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 Tidal River around the three bays including some classic locations such as Picnic, Whisky and Squeaky Beaches! Enjoy a snack on the beach or one of the majestic views from the lookouts.
Enjoy a lovely lunch out on the trail.

You’ll now get to head up one of the more interesting mountains in the entire Park, with a summit walk up to Mt Bishop. With its massive slab, and view able from lots of locations within the Park, its a very distinctive location. Not to mention the world famous photos you can take from the summit.
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.

Sunday

A yummy breakfast
Pack up and head to the trail for another day of exploring.
Today we’ll start with the picturesque walk along Tongue Point and Fairy Cove. Bring your bathers as we may have a quick dip! This beautiful walk along the coast lets you gaze over blue waters, white sands, granite rocks and is one best lesser known walks.

You’ll enjoy yet another beautiful location for lunch.
In the early afternoon we’ll have you wandering across paddocks (well almost) to Big Drift where you can explore and photograph the biggest dunes in the Park and roll down them if that excites you!
We’ll wrap up around 3-4 pm leaving you plenty of time to make the drive home, and maintain that relaxed feeling.

Includes

• Accommodation
• Nutritious, healthy lunch/snacks
• Learn to self-release tension and anxiety
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Beverages
• Transport to and from start location (Car pooling available)
• Any 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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Mount Tanglefoot – At just over 20km this a is definite opportunity for those wanting to test the distance or add in a walk as part of your training for something bigger.

This is another wonderful forest walk on good trails, with only the distance making it a grade 4 walk. So if you’ve got the legs then join us in the forest for a wander and a chat. Through fern gullies, tall eucalypt forests and with the sounds of the outdoors all around, this day out will both exhaust and refresh you! Take in some views from Mt. St Leonard, meet some new friends and of course enjoy some healthy food along the way.

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Grade 4
VIEWS
DAYS 1

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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
• Pivate 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 this walk is and have 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?

AWESOMENESS
Grade 3
VIEWS
DAYS 2

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
• 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’ve had some wonderful walks at 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!

AWESOMENESS
Grade 4
VIEWS
DAYS 2

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
• 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 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 Mt Macedon 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 some wonderful Gin, wines and gourmet morning tea, before heading bush again for your usual social walking. We expect the conversation to be flowing very well. We have a strict limit of 16 people for this walk so we encourage you to book quick.

Wineries:

https://www.mounttowrong.com.au/

https://mountmacedonwinery.com.au/

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Grade 3
VIEWS
DAYS 1

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• Gourmet wine tasting provided by local wineries
• 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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If you have ever seen pictures of the pristine waters of Wilsons Prom, you know this stunning slice of Victoria is on your ultimate bucket list! The Prom has a true sense of serenity, which dates back to the time it was first settled in the 1800’s. Supplies were brought in every six months, with no communication available to the outside world outside this time.

The Southern Prom walk is one of the most well known 3 day walks in Australia! So therefore it’s a must do bucket list. This walk is three wonderful days of walking, including visiting the southernmost lighthouse on the Australian mainland, and if manageable visiting the most southerly point in australia (not including tassie of course). The effort you put in gives tremendous rewards with stunning beaches and a true wilderness experience. From the scenery, fresh sea air and sense of achievement, you won’t regret taking on this challenge!

AWESOMENESS
Grade 4
VIEWS
DAYS 3

Itinerary

Inclusive of all meals:

Day 1

• An 17km walk with a long descent to Sealers Cove and then along the coast to stay at the famous Refuge Cove.

Day 2

• Up early today for a long 25km+ walk with some beach, two good climbs and a steep lighthouse visit. If time permits, we will make the trip to the southerly point without rucksacks and then spend the night at Roaring Meg campsite.

Day 3

• Back up through the centre of the park including along descent of Martins Hill, before the left turn and the flat but often sandy track out to Oberon Bay and back along the coast into Tidal River to finish the last day.

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.

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 a lovely coastal walk around one of the most famous beaches in Australia! Known for its epic surfing, Bells Beach is a wonderful place to walk as well. Start with us down at Point Addis and walk coastal tracks and discover old mining sites before treading along the flat beaches back to the start. Both a coastal heathland and beach walk combined. This is a great day out and one you could even make a weekend out of by staying somewhere local for the night. What an excellent way to spend a weekend and make some new friends.

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Grade 3
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DAYS 1

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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 definitely a walk to take slowly as you won’t want to miss a single speck of the scenery at the stunning Bay of Fires, it’s quite unlike anything you have ever seen before. You will find your own connection to the landscapes and enjoy being mindful in such a beautiful, remote part of the world. with lots of peace and quiet beautiful scenery local Tasmanian produce and a group of like-minded people, this is the perfect escape.

If you love white beaches and crystal clear waters this is the tour for you.
This tour is for anyone, the grade 2 level means that it is a good introduction into multi-day walking, and with our beautiful accommodation all you will need to carry is a day bag with water and a sunhat (ok, it’s Tassie, maybe a waterproof jacket too) Some general fitness is still required.

This is very much an adventure about yourself coming together with a group of like-minded people and taking on the beauty of the Bay of Fires.

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What to expect:

We take on all the cooking, planning and driving for you, and all you need to do is be present! This is the perfect opportunity to explore the remote North East corner of Tasmania, and dive right into the beautiful nature surroundings. Each night will be spent in comfy twin based accommodation meaning you can feel rested and ready to take on the next days adventures!

Itinerary

This is a wonderful adventure to the Bay of Fires and we have walked the area extensively and can personally vouch for its beauty and serenity, however we reserve the right to change the itinerary suject to weather conditions, local factors and group size, preferences.

DAY ONE
– Pick up from Launceston Airport or CBD
– Drive across to St Helens, stopping to stretch the legs at the giant timber carvings.
– Have lunch on the coast then enjoy a few hours exploring around Eddystone Point and the Lighthouse. This is our first opportunity to really relax and get a feel for the true wilderness of this coastline. We will be surrounded by white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and impressive boulders, a wonderful place and hopefully great weather so we can dip our toes in!
– Drive to our accommodation at Icena Farm
– Dinner and relax

DAY TWO
– Drive to The Gardens and walk the most stunning section of coast, rock pools, orange lichen on rocks reflecting on the azure blue of the ocean. Pearly white sands, oh it’s just lovely! This truly is a Bay of Fires area and we meander along a 3km section enjoy and morning tea on the beach before heading back.
– After lunch and very short drive we set out on the 8km Skeleton Bay circuit walk, where you start on open forest roads and trails allowing you to chat and not have to watch your feet. We then hit the coast and wiggle our way along exploring both coastal forest and rocky outcrops along another excellent section of Tasmanian coastline.
– We will enjoy a leisurely yoga/stretch session to ease out any sore muscles.
– Dinner
– A well deserved wine and cheese tasting

DAY THREE
– We will spend the day exploring as there is so much to see in this area!
– Drive to Mount William National Park climb to summit (250m) and then explore more beaches and views of the Tasman Ocean on the Cobblers Rocks circuit. 16km easy grade. This area is rich in wildflowers and home to some very large kangaroos! Another opportunity to walk soft sandy white beaches and feel the sand between your toes.
– Back to Icena Farmhouse for a mindfulness and wellness nutrition session
– Our last dinner together followed by a free night to sit around and chat or play some board games.

DAY FOUR
– Pack up and leave Icena, with big smiles and promises to return.
– We head to Bridport for a short 5km morning nature walk and morning tea.
– Off to lunch at Jansz Winery and maybe a little taster 🙂
– A quick last stop at Sharmans Wines before jumping on your flight back home.

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
• 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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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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• Scenery & wildlife
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• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

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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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The Dandenongs is often referred to as the Lungs of Melbourne, with tall forests, deep gullies and a myriad of tracks to be explored all hugging the side of this 600m high range. Come out with us and explore the side of the Dandenongs often visible from so many areas of Melbourne and walk on some of the best local trails. With some short and steep tracks to test your uphill and a similar amount of downhill to recover, plus some wonderful lookout opportunities, this close to Melbourne walk is definitely worth the effort.

This challenging grade 4 walk will take you along three of Dandenongs trails;
– Glasgow
– Zigzag
– Dodds

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

Does not include:

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• 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.

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Rawnsley Park Road, Flinders Ranges, SA 5434

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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:

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Mock Red Hill

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• 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.

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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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Itinerary

Inclusive of all meals:

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
• 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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Whether you’re training for a seriously steep overseas trek a la Kokoda or Kilimanjaro or just want to complete the best mountain climb close to Melbourne, the Mount Donna Buang Walking Track is for you. Donna Buang boasts enough natural beauty in its own right to guarantee it is a hiking gem that can be done at a leisurely pace. However, shooting up 1170-vertical metres in 9km, the Track comes into its own as a hill training venue.

Initially the walk drops down through forest to a creek before heading north along a fence line next to a paddock. At the top of the paddock, the track turns east for a short distance before heading into forest for a minute to meet a disused aqueduct. Cross the aqueduct and keep climbing. The track unrelentingly heads straight up the mountain, mostly through Mountain Ash forest. 4 km from the end of Martyr Road, cross the sealed Donna Buang Road and continue up a gravel road to a phone tower. At the end of road continue along a well defined walking track. After 500 metres you will get to the rather flat top of Mt Victoria and the climbing ends! The next 2 km are gently undulating. At a junction, ignore the track heading south to 10 Mile and head north west towards the final 500 m climb to the summit. If you have the energy, it is worthwhile to climb the 21 metre observation tower.

From the summit, this is where the going gets a lot more challenging. Follow the summit road south from the summit. Just after the junction of Donna Buang Road you will need to locate an old and possibly non-existent trail on your left. This trail follows the steep, Walker Creek Spur down to the O’shannassy Aqueduct in the valley below. Expect extremely thick scrub and a serious amount of bush bashing as you make your way along the spur. Your pace will slow to a crawl so expect this section to take you 4 hours to complete. You will also require exceptional navigation skills so if you are not good with a map and compass don’t even contemplate this hike. Once you reach the aqueduct you will need to cross to the other side (there is never much water) and turning east, follow this for approximately 3.8km back to the original trail where you commenced your ascent. Turning right at this point, follow the trail south for a short distance back to the trail head.

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

Does not include:

• Private Expenses
• 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 your chance to come and explore the hidden treasures of northern New Zealand’s North Island a journey of discovery. Exciting adventures, magical landscapes of stunning contrasts, featuring boiling earth, cascading rivers, vivid mossy green boulders in a lush rain forest, desolate volcanoes and all the while tempting you with stunning vistas.
We’ll satisfy your need for adventure but the goal is not to exhaust you – quite the opposite! We want this to be about you, so leave the stresses behind and let us entertain you.

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Trip Highlights:

• The best of adventure and hiking in the North Island
• 6 nights accommodation, twin room with made and natural mineral spas
• 3 amazing day hikes including the world famous Tongariro Crossing
• 6 shorter hikes exploring a range of incredible places
• A range of activities that may included Caving, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rafting and Thermal pools
• Fully prepared yummy and healthy meals and snacks
• Comfortable chauffeured transport direct from airport
• Great social fun with support and encouragement

Accommodation

Rotovegas Hotel

A huge 6 bedroom house with a lovely lounge and kitchen. The motel has its own hot water pool right outside the door.

Tokaanu Lodge
3 units with 4 people in each. The facility has its very own mineral spas, perfect after our long days of activities.

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 lets not forget a sneaky desert 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.

Example of food:
Breakfast: Eggs, overnight oats, cereal, muesli and toast
Snacks: Fruit, homemade cookies and slices
Lunch: Wraps, rice salads, vegetable salads, antipasto, breads, dips
Dinner: High carbohydrate vegetable based meals
Dessert: Some evenings will be Sticky Date Pudding, Ice-cream and fruit, Cheesecake

Itinerary

Our itinerary is a guide, we are a fully supportive and encouraging GROUP tour. The days may change with weather forecasts. Predicted cold weather may result in shorter days or alternative walks. 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.The itinerary has been put together to give you maximum amount of time on the trail with the least amount of time wasted – true TSA fashion. There will be scheduled down time and easier days to recover, but this is a BIG trip.

Day 1

Pick up from Auckland Airport.

Our first walk at Karangahake Gorge including a long section of old mining tunnel – it’s pretty cool and very very dark. Grade 2. 4km, 1hr

Wairere Falls. A lovely ferny walk alongside this typically stunning creek and up to a viewing platform. Grade 3. 6km

Drive to our accommodation

Day 2

Tarawera Lake Walk to the hot beach. This lovely walk alongside Lake Tarawera has a real tropical feel with amazing views through palm trees. The best is at the end where hot thermal springs meet the cold lake water – pick your best spot! Then take a boat back to the start. Grade 3. 15km, 5 hrs
Mountain Biking or walk through the woods or free time.
Dinner
Night time dip at the Kerosine Falls thermal river. This is a magical moment as the natural hot water creek cascades over you leaving you feeling fantastic.

Day 3

Pack up from accommodation
Early dip to Kerosine Falls again (optional but it’s so awesome)
Rainbow Mountain. A short mountain hike passing a blue lake, with 360-degree views at the top. Amazing ground colors on the path. Grade 3. 5km, 2 hours
Huka Falls Walk. After admiring the sheer velocity of the mighty Huka Falls, we walk along the river towards a local spa park for a possible dip in the thermal pool. Grade 2. 5km, 1 hour
Arrive at new accommodation. Relax.

Day 4

Early departure for Tongariro Crossing. One of the best day walks you’ll ever do. This walk is simply stunning, incredible, awesome and is world renowned for good reason. Let us handle logistics. Grade 5. 20km, 8hrs
Downtime! You earned it.

Cheese and wine tasting

Day 5

Head out today for a fresh and exhilarating morning on a raft down the Turangi River, over rapids and around rocks as you team up with your fellow walkers for an different kind of adventure! 
Taranaki Falls. A short walk takes you over the alpine plains, admiring the mountains around you then down to a spectacular waterfall. Grade 2. 5km, 2hrs
After all that we’ll have some downtime!

Day 6

Mount Ruapehu climb. The volcanic landscape has no marked tracks as you scramble, climb and hike as far as you can, a lucky few may even reach the top. No matter where you stop this is a spectacular walk. Grade 4. Distance and time variable.
Back to accommodation for downtime!

Day 7

Pack up from accommodation
Waitomo Caving and Tubing.

Our last event will leave you shivering and smiling from ear to ear, tubing, waterfall jumping and glowworms!
Head to the Airport with an ETA expected arrival around 3-4 pm

Includes:

• 7 days and 6 nights
• Twin share accommodation
• All transport on a chauffeur driven bus
• Caving & Waterfalls
• Tongiraro Crossing Permit
• Mountain bike hire
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Airfare to Auckland
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance
• Alcoholic beverages

What to bring:

• A full pack list will be provided prior to the trip.
• 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

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This is a lovely coastal walk around one of the most famous beaches in Australia! Known for its epic surfing, Bells Beach is a wonderful place to walk as well. Start with us down at Point Addis and walk coastal tracks and discover old mining sites before treading along the flat beaches back to the start. Both a coastal heathland and beach walk combined. This is a great day out and one you could even make a weekend out of by staying somewhere local for the night. What an excellent way to spend a weekend and make some new friends.

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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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Come and join us on this 10km exploration of tracks and trails right on your doorstep. This beginner walk will immerse you in a natural, cultural and social experience and of course – our famous healthy nutritious food!

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• 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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• 30 minute lesson, 1 hour paddle boarding
• 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:

• Swimmers
• Towel
• 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

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Rising steeply from the plains north of Melbourne… the Cathedral Ranges are a prominent sight when travelling north. Visualise sitting atop the peak, gazing out over Victoria’s mountain ranges and feeling euphoric at having made the ascent.

Starting from The Farmyard, our trail ascends steeply between the imposing cliffs of the North and South Jawbone. From Neds Saddle we now undulate along the ridgeline experiencing spectacular views and exhilaration at the rocky and winding trail.

This is a sensational walk along the challenging and rewarding razorback, plus you get to enjoy a yummy healthy lunch perched on a cliff edge while gazing at the scenery. You’ll be feeling inspired and proud of your achievements as we make our steady descent and follow the river back to our start point.

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

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
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  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.

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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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Trip Highlights

• Trek the Kumano trail
• Stay in traditional accommodation, including Ryokan
• See 2 of the 3 shrines on the trail
• Visit world famous waterfalls
• A morning exploratory bike ride
• All food and culinary experiences included
• Great social fun with support and encouragement
• Guided by local people with years of experience and knowledge
• Supported by Take Shape Adventures best guides.

Itinerary

Inclusive of all meals and accommodation:
Experience some of the ancient pilgrimage routes along the Kumano no Kodo.

Day 1

• Arrival day. Welcome to Japan. You will meet your guides in the lobby of 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 walk through the stunning red gates for 4km.
• Travelling to Kii Tanabe, approximately 3 hours
• Rest at accommodation
• 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)
• Hiking Takijiri Oji to Tsugizakura Oji, (18.2k 7h10 / duration 9h40/ Altitude difference 600m)
• Take bus to Yunomine Onsen
• Traditional style dinner at the Ryokan
• 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  by taking a bus from Yunomine to Hosshinmon, then hike from Hosshinmon Oli to Hongu Grand Shrine
• Lunch in Hongu Township
• Hiking Kumano Hongu Taisha to Tsugizakura Oji, (22k 6h50 / duration 8h50/ Altitude difference 400m)
• Accommodation: Minshuku Iseya or similar

Day 6

• Today, we will make a visit of Nachi Taisha Shrine, one of the three Main Kumano Shrines and Nachi Waterfalls
• Hiking on Mystical Ogumotorigoe trail. It will be the toughest route on the trip, (16k 7h, Altitude difference 800m)
• Bento lunch made by Minshuku
• Accommodation: Minshuku Iseya or similar

Day 7

• Today you will be transferred back to Kyoto
• If you still have some more energy, there is another chance of walking in Kyoto. Your guide will plan for the group depending on the group interest.
• Delicious farewell dinner at the end of the day
• Accommodation: Palace Side Hotel or similar (3 stars western style) or similar

Day 8

• Breakfast and goodbyes

You also have the option of booking our extension:

Day 1

• Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, evening orientation and dinner

Day 2

• Full day sightseeing
• Tradition of Tokyo: Ningyocho Nihonbashi and Sensoji temple
• Modern city Shinjuku night tour – Izakaya snacks, Memory lane, Kabukicho and Golden gai

Day 3

• Tsukiji Fish Market, Hamarikyu garden, Shibuya crossing and Meiji Jingu shrine
• Tokyo Businessmen After Five: Yakitori and Okonomiyaki dinner

Day 4

• After breakfast free to explore or depart.

Food

This tour will be catered by local Japanese restaurants and local accommodation venues. Food will be prepared to high standards and most intolerance’s and dietary requirements can be catered for. Please contact us if you have any special circumstances. Please also note that our tour will visit remote areas of Japan and this may preclude certain meals being available. As always, we will do our very best to ensure you are catered for.

Includes

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

Does not include:

• Flights
• Airport Transfers
• 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.

Cancellation Policy:

As this trip is conducted in partnership with the Japan based Venture Expeditions, the Take Shape Adventures cancellation policy will match our partner company cancellation policy. A cancellation will only be effective when we receive written confirmation.

If you cancel a trip:
Between 4 weeks to 2 weeks – 50% fee charged
Between 2 weeks to 1 week – 75% fee charged
Less than 1 week – 100% fee charged

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

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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 definitely a walk to take slowly as you won’t want to miss a single speck of the scenery at the stunning Bay of Fires, it’s quite unlike anything you have ever seen before. You will find your own connection to the landscapes and enjoy being mindful in such a beautiful, remote part of the world. with lots of peace and quiet beautiful scenery local Tasmanian produce and a group of like-minded people, this is the perfect escape.

If you love white beaches and crystal clear waters this is the tour for you. This tour is for anyone, the grade 2 level means that it is a good introduction into multi-day walking, and with our beautiful accommodation all you will need to carry is a day bag with water and a sunhat (ok, it’s Tassie, maybe a waterproof jacket too) Some general fitness is still required.

This is very much an adventure about yourself coming together with a group of like-minded people and taking on the beauty of the Bay of Fires.

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We take on all the cooking, planning and driving for you, and all you need to do is be present! This is the perfect opportunity to explore the remote North East corner of Tasmania, and dive right into the beautiful nature surroundings. Each night will be spent in comfy twin based accommodation meaning you can feel rested and ready to take on the next days adventures!

Itinerary

This is a wonderful adventure to the Bay of Fires and we have walked the area extensively and can personally vouch for its beauty and serenity, however we reserve the right to change the itinerary suject to weather conditions, local factors and group size, preferences.

Day 1

– Pick up from Launceston Airport or CBD
– Drive across to St Helens, stopping to stretch the legs at the giant timber carvings.
– Have lunch on the coast then enjoy a few hours exploring around Eddystone Point and the Lighthouse. This is our first opportunity to really relax and get a feel for the true wilderness of this coastline. We will be surrounded by white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and impressive boulders, a wonderful place and hopefully great weather so we can dip our toes in!
– Drive to our accommodation at Icena Farm
– Dinner and relaxoss to St Helens, stopping to stretch the legs at the giant timber carvings.
– Have lunch on the coast then enjoy a few hours exploring around Eddystone Point and the Lighthouse. This is our first opportunity to really relax and get a feel for the true wilderness of this coastline. We will be surrounded by white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and impressive boulders, a wonderful place and hopefully great weather so we can dip our toes in!
– Drive to our accommodation at Icena Farm
– Dinner and relax

Day 2

– Drive to The Gardens and walk the most stunning section of coast, rock pools, orange lichen on rocks reflecting on the azure blue of the ocean. Pearly white sands, oh it’s just lovely! This truly is a Bay of Fires area and we meander along a 3km section enjoy and morning tea on the beach before heading back.
– After lunch and very short drive we set out on the 8km Skeleton Bay circuit walk, where you start on open forest roads and trails allowing you to chat and not have to watch your feet. We then hit the coast and wiggle our way along exploring both coastal forest and rocky outcrops along another excellent section of Tasmanian coastline.
– We will enjoy a leisurely yoga/stretch session to ease out any sore muscles.
– Dinner
– A well deserved wine and cheese tasting

Day 3

– We will spend the day exploring as there is so much to see in this area!
– Drive to Mount William National Park climb to summit (250m) and then explore more beaches and views of the Tasman Ocean on the Cobblers Rocks circuit. 16km easy grade. This area is rich in wildflowers and home to some very large kangaroos! Another opportunity to walk soft sandy white beaches and feel the sand between your toes.
– Back to Icena Farmhouse for a mindfulness and wellness nutrition session
– Our last dinner together followed by a free night to sit around and chat or play some board games.

Day 4

– Pack up and leave Icena, with big smiles and promises to return.
– We head to Bridport for a short 5km morning nature walk and morning tea.
– Off to lunch at Jansz Winery and maybe a little taster 🙂
– A quick last stop at Sharmans Wines before jumping on your flight back home.

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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.

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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You’ll know the town, you may know the area, but this hidden walk will make you gaze around as you traverse a hidden canyon in the foothills of the Otways, be refreshed by cool waterfall mist and of course get that heart pumping with some of the uphill stuff. All in all a great day out, filled with company, scenery, fitness and our usual taste for some adventure.

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• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

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• Items of a personal nature
• 
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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.

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Rising steeply from the plains north of Melbourne, the Cathedral Ranges are a prominent sight when travelling north. Visualise sitting atop the peak, gazing out over Victoria’s mountain ranges and feeling euphoric at having made the ascent. This can be you!

After a long steady uphill start, the track turns into a sensational walk up the side of the ranges to Mt Cathedral involving some exposed climbing and very steep ascents. You then carefully make your way along the challenging and rewarding razorback. This very technical track has a few tricky sections where we will be there to lend a hand, plus consistent technical walking. After a yummy healthy lunch and magnificent scenery we start the highly stepped descent back to river level before the flat walk back to the start. You’ll be feeling inspired and proud of your achievements after this exhilarating day out.

This is a GRADE 5 walk.

This is your opportunity to use that fitness. Make this your goal and we’ll help you achieve it. Challenge yourself and bring your fitness to life!

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Grade 5
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• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

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• 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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• 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.

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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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• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

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• 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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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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• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

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• 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 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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Grade 3
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DAYS 1

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• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

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  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.

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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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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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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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Grade 5
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• 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.

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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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Grade 3
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• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

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• 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’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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Grade 4
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• 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.

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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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• Scenery & wildlife
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• 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 us on this delightful exploration of one of Melbourne’s lesser known gorges. Great walking tracks combined with views, hills and flat walking make this a great all rounder. Limited to 20 people.

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• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

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  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