About this Event
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🗓️ Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025
📍 Location: Punchbowl Coastal Reserve (Approximately 1 hour & 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD on Sundays)
📏 Hike Distance: Around 15 km total.
🔗 Trail Map: George Bass Coastal Walk.
🕙 Start Time: 9:45 AM. Please arrive at the hike/parking location (shared via the private Instagram group chat). This allows time for a quick ice breaker and, if available, a toilet break at the car park before we set off. The hike will begin promptly at 10:00 AM.
🕔 End Time: 6:00 PM.
🚶♂️ Pace: Slow–Medium, friendly, and social.
⌛️ Average Hike Duration: 4–6 hours, depending on the group’s pace + including breaks to admire nature and a lunch break along the trail.
💬 Community Chat Access: You'll be added to our private Instagram group chat after booking! This is where we share final hike details, updates, and a fun space to connect before and after the hike.
👉 To make it easy for us to add you, please follow us on Instagram @wildseekvic prior booking.
Important Note
For this hike, we recommend that all participants download the AllTrails app before the event. This will help you:
- View the trail map in advance
- Track your progress during the hike
- Stay on course in case you get separated from the group
Having AllTrails ensures everyone can enjoy the hike safely and confidently.
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Looking to meet new people, explore nature, and have a good laugh along the way?
This is your perfect Sunday plan! 🎉
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Melbourne Social Hike. A welcoming day out where the focus is all about fun, friendships, and fresh air. Whether you come solo or bring a mate, you’ll leave with new connections and memories!
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🚙 Carpooling Makes It Happen
Wilderness Seekers Victoria runs on community spirit and carpooling is a big part of that. Every seat offered means another hiker can join the adventure. Less cars, easier logistics, more fun together.
Carpooling is a great way to start the day by meet new people, share a few laughs, and arrive at the trail together. Drivers, your contribution makes a huge difference, and passengers, your gratitude keeps it all running smoothly. It’s simple, social, and one of the best parts of the Wilderness Seekers Victoria experience. 🚗🌿
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🚗 Transport / Carpool Chat
Find the driver information below.
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If you’ve got spare seats and don’t mind some company, offering a lift is one of the best ways to kick off the day 🚙💨. It makes the trip more fun, helps out fellow hikers who don’t have a car, and is an easy way to make a few friends before we even hit the trail. Plus, fewer cars means less parking stress and a smoother start for everyone.
For passengers, it’s the easiest way to get to the trail, meet new people and enjoy the ride together instead of travelling alone. In our Wilderness Seekers Victoria community, many people are more than happy to help out those without cars it’s part of what makes these days feel so welcoming and connected.
✨ Best practice: Passengers should try to secure transportation before purchasing a ticket to avoid any last-minute stress.
Important Carpooling Note
Drivers and passengers should stick with the arrangements they make in the Transport Group Chat. We do not recommend swapping drivers or cars after you’ve agreed on a ride. If you do decide to change, please make sure all parties are clearly informed and agree to avoid confusion.
If a driver forgets, gets mixed up, or doesn’t pick you up, Wilderness Seekers Victoria (and your driver) are not liable for any inconvenience caused. For this reason, it is best to keep things simple with the driver you first arranged with.
In the transport chat, drivers will share their preferred pick-up locations often major CBD train stations like Parliament, Richmond, South Yarra, Southern Cross, or North Melbourne.
For this hike, the nearest station to the trail is Pakenham, though drivers may choose whichever spot is most convenient for them. Passengers can then join from those locations.
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🤩 Why Join?
🌟 Make new friends in a super easy, zero pressure way
🌟 Enjoy nature and fresh air with great company
🌟 Friendly vibes full of laughs, chats and good times guaranteed
🌟 Your next hiking buddy might just become your next uni mate, housemate or travel buddy!
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🎟️ Tickets:
All tickets are now $20 per person.
This helps cover:
- Public liability insurance
- A $2.40 contribution per ticket directly to Parks Victoria
- Experienced guides with a tour operator license who know the trails well
- First aid kit and safety equipment for the group
🚗 Carpoolers Discount
If you’re driving and offer seats to passengers, your ticket is only $5 🙌.
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🥾 What to Bring:
👟 Comfy hiking shoes
💧 2–3L of water
🥪 Snacks/lunch
☀️ Sun protection (hat, sunnies, sunscreen)
🦟 Bug spray (always a good idea)
🎒 Optional: hiking poles, wet weather gear/raincoat
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📌 How It Works:
After purchasing your ticket, you’ll receive a link to our private Instagram group chat.
All final details will be shared there: Hike route, meet-up location, and any last-minute updates.
Friendly pace, friendly faces! This hike is intentionally slow–medium so everyone can enjoy and chat along the way.
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Why Join Us?
🌱 Make new friends in a relaxed, casual way.
🌱 Enjoy nature while meeting people your age.
🌱 No pressure, just good vibes and real connections.
🌱 You never know. Today’s hiking buddy could be tomorrow’s uni mate, flatmate, or travel buddy!
🌱 Your safety is our priority. Equipped with a first aid kit on hand.
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🍽️ Food Arrangement
After our hike, we love keeping the good vibes rolling with a meal together. We’ll suggest a café or restaurant that’s usually on the way back toward the city so it’s easy for everyone and avoids extra driving.
It’s always a highlight of the day swapping stories from the trail, sharing laughs, and getting to know your fellow hikers even better over some good food.
Joining is optional, but most people stick around because it’s such a fun way to finish the adventure. Everyone just covers their own meal, and we’ll confirm the spot in the Instagram group chat on the day.
When booking, you’ll be asked if you’d like to join: Yes / No / Not Sure. The organisers will confirm the restaurant or bar on the day, based on feedback.
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⚠️ Important:
Must be 18+ years old to attend.
Hike at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety and belongings.
Respectful, kind behaviour is a must. We are a positive and welcoming community.
Zero tolerance for any unwelcome behaviour. We’re here to have fun, together!
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📜 Liability & Waiver
By joining this hike, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
Wilderness Seekers Victoria is not liable for accidents, injuries, illnesses, theft, or transport-related issues.
🚑 If you have previous injuries, medical conditions, or health concerns, discuss with the organiser before purchasing your ticket.
Transport/carpooling is a community initiative only, not a service.
👉 Please make sure to read our Terms & Conditions (click here) before purchasing your ticket.
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Refund Policy:
Tickets are non-refundable unless the hike is cancelled or rescheduled.
Tickets cannot be transferred to other hike unless agreed with the organisers.
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🌧 Rain Policy
If the forecast shows over 15 mm in 6 hours or 20+ mm during the day, we may postpone or adjust the hike to keep things safe and enjoyable. Slippery trails, flooding, and poor visibility are no fun or safe.
We’ll also reschedule for thunderstorms or if trails are still soaked from heavy rain the days before.
Light rain (under 5 mm/hour) is usually fine. We’ll check each hike case-by-case. Safety first 🌿
If it changes and gets heavier, we’ll reschedule for the following Sunday, 02 November 2025 instead.
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🌿 About Wilderness Seekers Victoria:
Wilderness Seekers Victoria was founded in 2023 with a simple mission: to bring people together through the beauty of nature.
Since then, we’ve completed over 45 incredible hikes across Victoria, From coastal trails to mountain summits, we have explored the diverse landscapes Victoria has to offer, fostering connection, adventure, and a deep apreciation for the wild. 🥾🌿
We're excited to announce that fortnightly hikes have officially become part of our schedule! 🚀 Every two weeks, we'll be exploring new locations, creating more opportunities for you to connect, adventure, and be part of a growing, supportive community.
Whether you're an experienced hiker or just getting into the outdoors, Wilderness Seekers Victoria is a place where everyone is welcome. Come for the adventure, stay for the friendships. 🤝✨
👉 Follow us on Instagram for updates and upcoming hikes: @wildseekvic
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💸 Where Your Contribution Goes:
$2.40 per person – paid directly to Parks Victoria as part of the per-day use fee
Public liability insurance – so we’re covered for safety and compliance
First aid kit supplies – keeping our hikes safe and prepared
Advertising and outreach – helping us bring in new people so the community keeps growing
Tour Operator Licence (pending)
Every ticket makes it possible to cover the essentials and keep creating safe, social, and welcoming outdoor adventures. 🌿
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📞 Organiser Contact:
We highly encourage you to text our organiser team before purchasing your ticket if you have any concerns about transport:
Jacob 📱 0404 870 123 l Sebas 📱 0435 993 237
🥳 Ready to make friends, explore Melbourne’s beautiful nature, and have a blast?
Spots are limited, so grab your ticket now and let's hike, laugh and connect! 🌿🎉
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
QV Melbourne, Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia
AUD 6.61 to AUD 22.49
