Description
Departing Melbourne, our first hike of the Grampians 1-day tour is a leisurely 4.2-kilometer roundtrip climb that takes us past the Grand Canyon and Silent Street, among other amazing rock formations, before ending at The Pinnacle, the park’s most recognisable landmark. There will be plenty of time to take in the surroundings and take some beautiful shots of this well-known jagged rock face.
Departures
- Departs Melbourne from 7.05 am
- Returns Melbourne 7.30 pm
As soon as we get back, we’ll pause for a delectable cafe or bakery lunch before making the ascent to MacKenzie Falls. One of Victoria’s biggest and most stunning waterfalls is located at the end of this short, steep 2-kilometer hike. To cool up your feet, feel free to immerse your toes in the chilly mountain water.
The gorgeous Boroka Lookout is where we’ll stop next, where you can take in breathtaking views of the Halls Gap, Lake Bellfield, and Mt. William mountain ranges. Before heading back to Melbourne, we stop in the charming nearby community of Halls Gap, where we’ll share one of the local kangaroos’ favourite hanging areas.
Walks on the Grampians:
Two primary walks are available on our Grampians tour. First up is a 4.2-kilometer roundtrip walk to the Pinnacles. It does take a fair amount of fitness to complete this climb; therefore, visitors with mobility concerns could find it too challenging. Our next climb is more of a stroll beside a little waterfall. The roughly 500 steps that lead to Mackenzie Falls can be difficult for some.
Pick-up times
- Choose from a St. Kilda or CBD pick-up and drop-off location when you book.
- PLEASE ARRIVE 10 MINUTES EARLY AT THE PICK-UP LOCATION. St Kilda pick-up: 7:05am at Luna Park, 18 Lower Esplanade St Kilda, Melbourne (Main entrance) CBD pick-up: 7:30 a.m. at 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne (undercover taxi rank located on St Kilda Road between Hamer Hall and the Arts Centre)
- CBD drop-off: 7:30 p.m. St Kilda drop-off: 7:45 p.m.
What to expect
- Two moderate-to-challenging hikes with a total distance of 6.5km
- There are plenty of photo opportunities at two stunning lookouts, The Pinnacles and Boroka Lookout
- A visit to the breathtaking MacKenzie Falls
- Organic Fruit and Healthy Snacks
- Freshly Brewed Coffee Supreme and Organic Tea
- Entrance to Grampians National Park
- Modern VW Caravelle: 9-seater vehicle with Air Conditioning
- Rain Ponchos and First Aid
- A friendly and knowledgeable tour guide
- Unforgettable memories
- Lunch not included
Important info before travel
Need some good sneakers and are welcome to wear hiking boots if you have them. Good shoes will make the experience a lot more enjoyable. We also recommend bringing a windbreaker or light rain jacket in summer, and a warm waterproof jacket in the winter.
Water bottle (1L) Cash or credit card for lunch (around $25) Warm layers just in case Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
VARIATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS
Hike & Seek (ABN 22 623 085 085) (we, us) strives to provide its customers (you) with an enjoyable and safe trip. Occasionally, unforeseen circumstances (including adverse weather conditions, mechanic faults, or an insufficient number of passengers for us to run the trip) require us to alter routes, itineraries, vehicle types, fares, days of operation, or even cancel tours. We retain the right to do any of these things without notice; however, where practical, we will endeavour to provide you with notice of alterations or cancellations. We require a minimum of four passengers to run a trip. If we need to cancel a trip due to there being less than 4 passengers, we will endeavor to provide you with at least 12 hours’ notice of such a cancellation.
If Hike & Seek cancels a trip, we will work with you to book you on a trip on a different date. If, however, you are not able to attend a trip on a different date, we will provide you with a refund of any trip fares already paid. To the extent permitted by law, no refunds will be provided due to alterations to any aspect of the trip.
If you cancel a trip booking at least 7 days in advance of the trip, we will provide you with your choice of a refund of any trip fares already paid or a credit note for a future trip. No refund will be provided for cancellations within 7 days of the trip date; however, we will allow you to transfer that trip booking into another person’s name. A $25 administrative fee will apply to all booking changes within 7 days of departure.
PICK UP AND DROP OFF SERVICES
You must be waiting at the designated pick-up location at least 10 minutes before the designated pick-up time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are visible to the Hike & Seek tour guide. If a Hike & Seek tour guide is not easily able to locate you at the designated pick-up location at the designated pick-up time, we reserve the right to depart without you (and you will be deemed to have cancelled your booking within 7 days of departure, and no refund will be given).
LUGGAGE POLICY
There are no luggage storage facilities on day tours; please do not bring your luggage with you. Any luggage over and above small daypacks (and any other equipment designated on the Hike & Seek trip itinerary) presented on the departure day (including strollers, walking assistance frames, and wheelchairs) may result in refusal to board.
Mt Buller Essential information: Due to limited storage space, please only bring what is necessary. We recommend that you wear your ski gear for the journey up the mountain. Please bring skis, poles, and snowboards without their bags. All skis and snowboards will be placed in our cargo box on top of the vehicle.
MINIMUM AGE AND FITNESS
We do not carry passengers under 15 years of age, and by booking a trip with us, you represent to us that you are at least 15 years of age. If you’re under 18 years old, you’ll need to be accompanied by an adult.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are physically fit enough to participate in a trip with us. If you have any questions about fitness levels required, please ask us before you book a trip, because by booking a trip with us, you represent to us that you are physically fit and capable of participating in the trip with us, and there are no health-related reasons or problems that preclude your participation in the trip. We highly recommend that all passengers have travel insurance coverage.
HIKE & SEEK’S LIABILITY
You acknowledge and agree that participation in a trip with Hike & Seek has inherent risks, dangers, and hazards and may result in injury or illness, including, but not limited to, bodily injury, disease, strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, death, or other ailments that could cause serious disability. By booking a trip with us, you assume all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages that may arise during your participation in a trip with us.
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Please note that prior to participating in a trip (including boarding a Hike & Seek vehicle), Hike & Seek will require that you sign a written waiver and release of liability. Failure to do so will result in refusal to board, and you will be deemed to have cancelled your trip within 7 days of departure (resulting in no refund of trip fees).
COMMUNICATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY
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TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR REGULAR RIDERS PASS
Customers will be required to book trips early to secure seats for the current season.
Passes are non-transferrable and cannot be passed on to another person or carried over to the next season.
Passes are non-refundable.
Passes are limited to one per person but are not limited to multiple purchases during the season.
