Want to go bushwalking/hiking but not sure where to go? No one to go with? Not sure what to take? If you’re fit enough? What shoes to wear? We’ve got you covered.
Take Shape Adventures is the number 1 adventure company. Our purpose is to help you live a bigger better more adventurous life. Come join us for a day in nature. Encouraging and supportive hikes in small group for people of all ages fitness levels and experience- you don’t even need walking boots, runners are just fine!
Our walks are graded (see below) so you can choose the level of walk suitable for you. Come along on your own and make new friends, or bring a friend and have a great day out connecting with nature.
We lead you and feed you yummy healthy food, come try our famous lemon slice and protein balls. You will get to visit some the best hiking destinations within two hours of Melbourne.
Make the time to enjoy the best things in life- nature, friends, food and fitness!
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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…
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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.
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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.
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This is one of our few coastal and beach walks, so join to explore the coastal health of Anglesea followed by a few steps down to the beach.
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Picture perfect Olinda Falls is located in the Dandenong Ranges, just an hour from Melbourne’s CBD.
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Walking through the stunning region of Daylesford this walk combines the misty treasures of natural surroundings with the tale of the Three Lost Children.
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Kurth Kiln Forest is typical of Melbourne’s east and the day out may be pretty hot, and certainly full of chatter as you catch up with old and new friends and enjoy one of those pleasant long walks on easy trails.
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On this picturesque walk, you’ll learn the fundamentals of photography, such as composition, focus, exposure, creative techniques, working with natural light, post-production, and much more.
Find out more »Do you know the Cathedral Ranges? Well then join this walk for a unique perspective and view Melbourne’s famous range from a different view. We leave the cars for this walk and within 20 steps enter the forest to start our off track ascent of Chapel Hill. This long ascent gives majestic views of the surrounding ranges and valleys.
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The good old Dandenong Ranges are without a doubt one of Melbourne's best assets. It's hard to believe that somewhere so serene and scenic can be so close to the city.
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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.
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Need a mental health day, or simply a timeout and some you time to recharge? Or perhaps you are looking for a treat for yourself! Regardless of the reason, join us for another great You Yangs loop!
Find out more »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.
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Wowsers! Which of our fitter walkers want to join Jess and Dyllon as they haul a yummy lunch up the side of Mt Donna Buang. With over 1100m of elevation, this one is a toughie and will make you feel awesome at the end of the day.
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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.
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Looking for a beginners bushwalk, or something family friendly you can bring the kids along to? The Warburton Aquaduct River Walk is the perfect walk!
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The Masons Falls Circuit is a lovely hike through the regenerating bush that clearly shows the impact of the Kinglake fires.
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Compacted trail, footpath No technical sections. Well signposted. Walks generally less then 10km (each day).
Compacted trail, steady inclines or moderate well defined steps. Some fitness needed. No technical sections. Well signposted. Walks generally 8 – 11kms in length (each day).
Short to moderate hill sections, stairs or uneven surfaces. Occasional sustained hills. Some fitness needed. May include small technical sections. Reasonably well signposted. Walks generally range from 12-18km.
Tracks may be long, uneven, steep and rough in places. Undefined stairs, rocks or slippery surfaces. General fitness needed. Some technical sections, logs, drops etc. Some navigation required.Walks generally range from 15-25km
Uneven, steep tracks scrambling may be needed. Good fitness needed. Frequent Technical sections: chains, ladders, rocks. Careful navigation required at times. Walks range from 15km up to 30km
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