Lake Daylesford, Goldfields & Tipperary Track Hike | Moderate 10km

Join guide Luisa for our next Social Walk as we explore the beautiful Lake Daylesford — a serene natural escape in central Victoria, perfect for wildlife spotting, fresh air and even a swim! So don’t forget your bathers.

Social Walks are the perfect way to get outside, move your body and connect with amazing new friends in a relaxed and welcoming group.

This October, $1 from every Social Walks ticket sold will go to by the , helping Australians facing mental health struggles and the impacts of suicide.

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🗓️ Date: Saturday 18 October 2025
🕙 Meeting Time: Arrive 9:30am at Woodend Station Carpark (toilets available)
🚗 Carpooling: Depart 10:00am sharp for a 40-minute drive together to Lake Daylesford
🕔 Finish: Around 3:30pm
📍 Starting Point: Lake Daylesford (after carpool)
📏 Distance: Approx. 10km
⛰️ Elevation: Approx. 180m
🚶 Difficulty: Moderate

We are Social Walks, one of Melbourne’s largest outdoor social communities. With thousands of members and hundreds of events each year, our mission is to bring people together through nature, connection and fun.

✅ All events led by friendly, experienced and first aid trained hosts
✅ Fully insured and licensed tour operators with Parks Victoria
✅ When we hold events inside Parks Victoria parks, $2.40 from every ticket goes directly back into maintaining and protecting those spaces 🌿

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This is where you can connect with our community, share photos and organise car pooling.

🌿 Scenic lakeside trails around Lake Daylesford
🦘 Kangaroos, wallabies and native birdlife
📸 Plenty of beautiful photo opportunities
🥪 Relaxed snack breaks in nature

🌿 Meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming group
🌿 Soak up fresh air and stunning natural beauty
🌿 Be inspired, connected and energised
🌿 Perfect for beginners through to moderate hikers

💧 At least 2L of water
🥪 Snacks or food for the hike
🩱 Bathers and towel if you’d like a swim
💵 Money for lunch/drinks afterwards at a local pub or café

👟 Comfortable walking shoes
🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing (check forecast)
🧢 Hat or beanie and sun protection

🚙 Parking: Free parking at Woodend Station Carpark
🚆 Public Transport: Take the V/Line train from Melbourne to Woodend Station. From there, we will carpool together to Lake Daylesford (approx. 40 minutes).
🤝 Carpooling: Organised from Woodend Station. Post in our Melbourne Social Walks Facebook Group if you need a lift.
⏰ Please arrive by 9:30am so we can depart at 10:00am sharp.

🔞 Ages 18+
👨‍👩‍👧 Kids welcome but must be supervised by a guardian
⏱️ Walk duration approx. 3–3.5 hours including breaks
🌧️ Walk goes ahead rain, hail or shine
⚡ Extreme weather may cause rescheduling
✅ Social Walks events are always fully insured and professionally hosted

🎟️ $30 per person
Tickets cover insurance, logistics and help keep Social Walks events happening across Melbourne.

This walk will be hosted by Luisa, who will make sure everyone feels welcome, safe and included.

We can’t wait to see you there!

– Team Social Walks 🌿

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