The Sugarloaf Reservoir Circuit is a scenic, moderate grade 15km circuit that will take us through Sugarloaf Reservoir Park. This lake is absolutely stunning and we have a such a good track record on this hike of masses of kangaroos we can almost guarantee them!

Start point and End point: Ridge Picnic Area

Grade: Moderate

Average Walking duration: 3 hours 45mins

Elevation gain: 304m

Equipment: A small backpack with 1.5-2L water, sun protection and layered clothing. We aim for these to be low cost and for people not to feel like they need to deck themselves out in hundreds of dollars of gear, but a good pair of runners is necessary or even better a pair of hiking shoes or boots. The main benefit of hiking shoes will be some waterproofing, and sturdier soles for better balance and support. Hiking poles are optional and are good for adding balance and taking some load off the legs (we can teach you how to use these properly if never used before!)

Inclusions:

• Full insurance for all participants

• Parks Victoria Licensed guide trained as a wilderness first aid responder

• Snack during and post walk

Enjoy this moderately challenging, 11.6km hike through some of the best regions of Sherbrooke Forest. Look out for plenty of fantastic bird life along the way - maybe even the elusive lyrebird along Lyrebird trail. Also enjoy well-deserved views of Sherbrooke falls.

Start and end point: Grants Picnic area just off Monbulk road

Grade: Moderate

Length: 11.6km

Elevation gain: 543m

Expected walking duration: 4h

Equipment: A small backpack with 1.5-2L water, and sun protection. A good pair of runners is necessary or even better, a pair of hiking shoes or boots. The main benefit of hiking shoes will be some waterproofing, and sturdier soles for better balance and support. Hiking poles are optional and may be beneficial for steeper sections of the walk. They are good for adding balance and taking some load off the legs (and we can teach you how to use these properly if never used before!)

Inclusions:

• Full insurance for all participants

• Parks Victoria Licensed guide trained as a wilderness first aid responder

• Snack during and post walk

Enjoy this beginner, 5.1km hike through some of the best regions of Sherbrooke Forest. Look out for plenty of fantastic bird life along the way - maybe even the elusive lyrebird along Lyrebird trail. Also enjoy well-deserved views of Sherbrooke falls.

Start and end point: Grants Picnic area just off Monbulk road

Grade: Beginner

Length: 5.1km

Elevation gain: 191m

Expected walking duration: 1 h 30m

Equipment: A small backpack with 1-1.5L water, and sun protection. A good pair of runners is necessary or even better, a pair of hiking shoes or boots. The main benefit of hiking shoes will be some waterproofing, and sturdier soles for better balance and support. Hiking poles are optional and may be beneficial for steeper sections of the walk. They are good for adding balance and taking some load off the legs (and we can teach you how to use these properly if never used before!)

Inclusions:

• Full insurance for all participants

• Parks Victoria Licensed guide trained as a wilderness first aid responder

• Snack during and post walk

Discover beautiful Lysterfield lake and the surrounding bushland. If you’re lucky kangaroos even frequent this area at various times of the day so keep quiet as we approach for a good chance to see one of our favourite animals.

Start and end point: Parking near the BBQ area of Army Track off Churchill Park Drive

Grade: Moderate

Length: 13.5km

Elevation gain: 368m

Expected walking duration: 3h 40m

Equipment: A small backpack with 1.5-2L water, and sun protection. A good pair of runners is necessary or even better, a pair of hiking shoes or boots. The main benefit of hiking shoes will be some waterproofing, and sturdier soles for better balance and support. Hiking poles are optional and may be beneficial for steeper sections of the walk. They are good for adding balance and taking some load off the legs (and we can teach you how to use these properly if never used before!)

Inclusions:

• Full insurance for all participants

• Parks Victoria Licensed guide trained as a wilderness first aid responder

• Snack during and post walk

The George Bass Coastal walk is an epic, moderate grade 16km circuit will take us from Kilcunda to San Remo through the Punchbowl Coastal Reserve and back to our starting position past brutal cliffs and secluded beaches along Bass Strait.

Start point: Kilcunda Foreshore Reserve Playground Carpark.

Length: 16km

Elevation gain: 285m

Approximate walking duration: 4 hours

Equipment: A small backpack with 1.5-2L water, sun protection and a windbreaker/jacket is a good idea as winds on this coastline can be more significant than expected! A good pair of runners is necessary, or even better a pair of hiking shoes or boots. Hiking poles are optional and are good for adding balance and taking some load off the legs (we can teach you how to use these properly if never used before!)

Further activities: Once back at the car there is lots to do in this area to make a day or weekend of the trip! 30minutes away is Phillip Island and the renowned Fairy Penguin Parade at sunset for their egg laying and incubation season (for times check online but roughly 6.15 in September- arrive one hour before). Otherwise, a drive in the opposite direction further past Kilcunda to popular holiday spots Inverloch and Venus bay (and the amazing beach along the way).

Inclusions:

• Full insurance for all participants

• Parks Victoria Licensed guide trained as a wilderness first aid responder

• Snack during and post walk