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Melbourne Social Hike: Meet, Mingle & Adventure at Werribee Gorge
A friendly ~10 km loop through Werribee Gorge State Park: rocky river scrambles, gorge lookouts and plenty of chat. Slow-to-medium pace with breaks and a lunch stop.
Werribee Gorge State Park, Pentland Hills VIC (about 60 min from Melbourne CBD)
Start time: 10:00 am (Australia/Melbourne)
Plan your hike
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- Distance
- 10 km
- Difficulty
- Easy–medium
- Pace
- Slow to medium, with breaks and a lunch stop
- Duration
- About 5.5 hours including breaks
- Ages
- 18+
- Parking
- Free parking
Before you set off
Exact meeting point shared in the Instagram group chat
Eventbrite lists QV Melbourne as the venue, but that may not be the real start. The exact meeting point and parking are shared in the private Instagram group chat after booking. Free parking is available at the gorge.
Check the Instagram group chatThe plan
A day on the trail
Arrival
Assemble with the group
Hike starts
Time to get moving.
Hike ends
Assemble at 9:45 AM (arrive 15 minutes early). Hike starts 10:00 AM sharp.
All times are local to Australia/Melbourne.
Come along
Your ticket
Limited tickets. Check Eventbrite for current availability.
Standard
Per person
$20AUD
Carpool driver
For drivers offering seats to passengers
$5AUD
Included
- Public liability insurance
- $2.40 per-person contribution to Parks Victoria
- Guides with a tour operator licence
- First aid kit and safety equipment
Pay separately
- Petrol and parking (agreed between driver and passengers)
- Food and drinks
Get your bearings
Explore the gorge
The map loads when you reach this section.
The trail line is from OpenStreetMap and may differ from the guided route.
See the trail on AllTrailsDrivers may offer pick-ups at these stations. Check the carpool sheet for who's going from where.
Places on the map
- Meikles Point Picnic Area
Common start of the Werribee Gorge Circuit Walk (likely start — confirm in group chat).
Directions - Quarry Picnic Area
Alternative car park on the circuit.
Directions - Southern Cross Station Possible carpool pick-upDirections
- Parliament Station Possible carpool pick-upDirections
- North Melbourne Station Possible carpool pick-upDirections
- Richmond Station Possible carpool pick-upDirections
- South Yarra Station Possible carpool pick-upDirections
A little preparation
What to bring
0 of 8 packed
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Weather & rain plan
Forecast available ~2 weeks out.
The group’s rain policy
The hike may be postponed or adjusted if the forecast shows more than 15 mm in 6 hours or 20+ mm during the day, thunderstorms, or trails still soaked from heavy rain in the previous days. Light rain (under 5 mm/hour) is usually fine and is judged case by case. If conditions get worse, the hike moves to the following event.
The organisers make the call. Updates are in the Instagram group chat.
Forecasts supplied by Open-Meteo when available.
Good to know
A few trail notes
Before you go
- Use the toilet before arriving. Facilities may not be available at the meeting point or on the trail.
- Arrange your carpool before buying a ticket.
- Expect rocky sections along the river with fixed cables. Good grip shoes matter.
After-hike meal
Optional meal at a café or restaurant on the way back to the city. Pay your own way; venue confirmed in the group chat on the day.
After the hike the group usually eats together at a café or restaurant on the way back toward the city. It's optional and everyone pays for their own meal. You pick Yes / No / Not sure when booking; the venue is confirmed in the group chat on the day.
Respect & conduct
Respectful behaviour is required. Zero tolerance for unwelcome behaviour.
Smoking & vaping
No smoking or vaping during the hike or while walking with the group. People who break this rule may be asked to leave and barred from future hikes.
Safety on the trail
Hikers take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety and belongings. Organisers carry a first aid kit.
Health & injuries
Discuss any injuries, medical conditions or health concerns with the organisers before buying a ticket.
Refunds & ticket transfers
Tickets are non-refundable unless the hike is cancelled or rescheduled. Tickets can't be moved to another hike unless the organisers agree. (Eventbrite's own refund field says 'No refunds'.)
Participation & liability
Social Hikes Australia is not liable for accidents, injuries, illnesses, theft or transport issues. Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
Carpool arrangements
Carpooling is a community initiative, not a service. Passengers contact drivers directly using the carpool spreadsheet. Organisers recommend arranging a ride before buying a ticket, and are not liable for driver mix-ups or missed pick-ups. Don't swap arrangements unless everyone agrees. Petrol and parking costs are agreed directly between driver and passengers.
Read the group’s terms & conditions.
The people. The place.
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