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Week 27 · July 2025 · Discover what’s on across Melbourne’s outdoor scene.

Welcome back, epyic crew! 🥾🚵‍♀️🤿

If you're looking for a real winter adventure, this week brings the goods. Our feature event is a three-day snowshoe hike into Victoria’s High Country, with backcountry camping, big climbs, and a stop at the legendary Craigs Hut. For those after something closer to home, we’ve also lined up a solid mix of group hikes, rides, dives, and runs. The forecast? Cold air, quiet trails, and a crew that’ll keep you moving. Layer up—it's all out there.

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Upcoming Adventures 🚵‍♀️🏄‍♂️🥾

Saturday 05 July 2025

🏃‍♀️ #RUN #FREE Parkrun Group Run at Rosebud, VIC 🔁

🤸‍♂️ #PARKOUR #PAID Parkour for Everybody at St Kilda, VIC 🔁

🏃‍♀️ #RUN #FREE Run the Tan at Melbourne, VIC 🔁

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Dandenong Ranges Bushwalk, Montrose, VIC

🚴‍♀️ #CYCLE #FREE Dromana Training Ride at Mornington, VIC 🔁

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Cape Schanck to Main Ridge Hike 17km at Cape Schanck, VIC

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Ottie & Lerderberg Hike 12km at Blackwood, VIC

🤿 #SCUBADIVE #PAID Dobby’s Socks at Queenscliff & Portsea, VIC

🤿 #SCUBADIVE #PAID Ex HMAS Canberra & J4 Sub at Queenscliff & Portsea, VIC

🤿 #SCUBADIVE #PAID Scallop Drift at Queenscliff & Portsea, VIC

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Ferntree Gully Social Hike at Ferntree Gully, VIC

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Sunday 06 July 2025

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Wicks Reserve Bushwalk at The Basin, VIC

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Flinders to Cairns Bay Hike 7km at Flinders, VIC

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Mt Evelyn & Olinda Hike 14km at Silvan, VIC

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Mount Piper + Monument Hill Hike 11km at Broadford, VIC

🚵‍♀️ #MTB #FREE PGMTB Club Sunday Social Ride at Plenty Gorge, VIC

🏃‍♀️ #RUN #FREE Sunday Morning Chill Run at Melbourne, VIC 🔁

#WORKOUT #FREE Cold Water Exposure & Workout at Port Melbourne, VIC 🔁

🤿 #SCUBADIVE #PAID Ripbank at Queenscliff & Portsea, VIC

🤿 #SCUBADIVE #PAID The Euro Wreck at Queenscliff & Portsea, VIC

🤿 #SCUBADIVE #PAID Boarfish Reef at Queenscliff & Portsea, VIC

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Three Lost Children Hike at Daylesford, VIC

FEATURE EVENT 🌟

#SNOWSHOE #HIKE #PAID #TRAVEL

🥾❄️ Winter Escape to Craigs Hut
This is winter in the raw. Three days snowshoeing through the Victorian High Country, with alpine views, backcountry trails, and a night under the stars near the iconic Craigs Hut. You’ll cover 26 km across Mt Stirling and Clear Hills with expert guides, full gear provided, and meals sorted. Expect frosty mornings, snow gums, and a serious sense of accomplishment. It’s a physically demanding hike (Grade 4), but a wildly rewarding one. Perfect for those ready to trade comfort for deep alpine immersion. Limited dates run through July and August.

🗓️ 25 July to 27 July & 22 August to 24 August 2025 📍Victorian High Country
🎟️ Spots are limited – Book Here

Saturday 12 July 2025

🏃‍♀️ #RUN #FREE Parkrun Group Run at Rosebud, VIC 🔁

🤸‍♂️ #PARKOUR #PAID Parkour for Everybody at St Kilda, VIC 🔁

🏃‍♀️ #RUN #FREE Run the Tan at Melbourne, VIC 🔁

🚴‍♀️ #CYCLE #FREE Two Bay Training Ride at Mornington, VIC 🔁

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Horses and Water Courses Bushwalk at Mt Evelyn, VIC

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Sorrento to Koonya Beach Hike 10km at Sorrento, VIC

🤿 #SCUBADIVE #PAID Lonsdale Wall at Queenscliff & Portsea, VIC

🤿 #SCUBADIVE #PAID Dragons Lair at Queenscliff & Portsea, VIC

🤿 #SCUBADIVE #PAID The Grotto at Queenscliff & Portsea, VIC

🚶‍♂️ #WALK #PAID Emerald Lake Walk at Emerald, VIC

Local Spotlight

📍Craigs Hut ❄️🏔️

Perched high on Clear Hills, Craig’s Hut is one of the most iconic spots in Victoria’s High Country—made famous by The Man from Snowy River, but loved for much more. Whether you reach it by snowshoe, hike, 4WD or helicopter, the panoramic views and rugged alpine vibe make the journey well worth it. In winter, it’s a bucket-list destination for those chasing snow gums, silence, and the kind of stillness you only find above the treeline. Pack layers, your camera, and a sense of adventure. More info HERE

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Sunday 13 July 2025

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Red Hill Rail Trail Hike 12km at Merricks, VIC

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Goldfields to Redwood Forest Bushwalk at East Warburton, VIC

🏃‍♀️ #RUN #FREE Sunday Morning Chill Run at Melbourne, VIC 🔁

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Point Impossible to Point Danger Hike at Torquay, VIC

💪 #WORKOUT #FREE Cold Water Exposure & Workout at Port Melbourne, VIC 🔁

🤿 #SCUBADIVE #PAID The Playground at Queenscliff & Portsea, VIC

🤿 #SCUBADIVE #PAID Scubabo Cliffs & J4 Sub at Queenscliff & Portsea, VIC

🤿 #SCUBADIVE #PAID The Grotto at Queenscliff & Portsea, VIC

🥾 #HIKE #PAID Doongalla Forest Hike at Tremont, VIC

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