Australia's First Social Hikes & Paint & Sip!
About this Event
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Join us for a unique day out combining a scenic social hike with a relaxing Paint & Sip by the river. Meet new people, enjoy nature, and finish the day creating your own masterpiece!
🎟️ Tickets are sold through Active Locals to help keep ticket fees as low as possible.
Book your spot by clicking here:
https://activelocals.app.link/0RbQfJgIU4b
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026
📍 Location: Studley Park Boathouse, Yarra Bend Park(Approximately 15–20 minutes from Melbourne CBD on a Sunday)
🕤 Arrival: 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM. Please arrive during this time for check-in, a quick icebreaker, and a toilet break before we set off.
🥾 Hike Starts: 10:00 AM sharp🕐 Hike Finishes: 1:00 PM
After the hike, we’ll head back to the Studley Park Boathouse for our relaxing Paint & Sip experience.
🎨🥂 Paint & Sip Experience
We’re excited to bring you Australia’s first Social Hikes x Paint & Sip experience!
Our talented volunteer artists from our community will be on hand to help guide you and make the experience fun and enjoyable for everyone.
Spend the afternoon painting the beautiful scenery, recreating your favourite photo from the hike, or simply letting your creativity run wild. Enjoy a relaxing 2–3 hour Paint & Sip session by the river while connecting with others from our community.
🍷 BYO alcohol or purchase drinks from the Studley Park Boathouse.
🥾 Hike Details
- Difficulty: Easy & social
- Pace: Friendly and suitable for most fitness levels
- Distance: Approximately 10 km
- Duration: Around 3 hours
🚗 Getting There: Please note: There will be no carpooling available for this event. The venue is easy to access by public transport, and there is also a large car park available if you’re driving.
🍽️ Food & Drinks: Your ticket does not include food or drinks.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out on Instagram @socialhikesau or call 0404 870 123.
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Looking to meet new people, explore nature, and have a good laugh along the way?
This is your perfect Sunday plan! 🎉
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Melbourne Social Hike. A welcoming day out where the focus is all about fun, friendships and fresh air. Whether you come solo or bring a mate, you’ll leave with new connections and memories!
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🤩 Why Join?
🌟 Make new friends in a relaxed, casual way.
🌟Enjoy nature and fresh air while meeting like-minded people your age
🌟Friendly vibes full of laughs, chats and good times guaranteed
🌟You never know. Today’s hiking buddy could be tomorrow’s uni mate, housemate, or travel buddy!
🌟Your safety is our priority. Equipped with a first aid kit on hand.
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🥾 What to Bring:
👟 Comfy hiking shoes
💧 2–3L of water
🥪 Snacks/lunch
☀️ Sun protection (hat, sunnies, sunscreen)
🦟 Bug spray (always a good idea)
🎒 Optional: hiking poles, wet weather gear/raincoat
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Why Join Us?
🌱 Make new friends in a relaxed, casual way.
🌱 Enjoy nature while meeting people your age.
🌱 No pressure, just good vibes and real connections.
🌱 You never know. Today’s hiking buddy could be tomorrow’s uni mate, flatmate, or travel buddy!
🌱 Your safety is our priority. Equipped with a first aid kit on hand.
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⚠️ Important:
Must be 18+ years old to attend.
Hike at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety and belongings.
Respectful, kind behaviour is a must. We are a positive and welcoming community.
Zero tolerance for any unwelcome behaviour. We’re here to have fun, together!
For this hike, we recommend that all participants download the AllTrails app before the event. This will help you:
- View the trail map in advance
- Track your progress during the hike
- Stay on course in case you get separated from the group
Having AllTrails ensures everyone can enjoy the hike safely and confidently.
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📜 Liability & Waiver
By joining this hike, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
Social Hikes Australia is not liable for accidents, injuries, illnesses, theft, or transport-related issues.
🚑 If you have previous injuries, medical conditions, or health concerns, discuss with the organiser before purchasing your ticket.
Transport/carpooling is a community initiative only, not a service.
👉 Please make sure to read our Terms & Conditions (click here) before purchasing your ticket.
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Refund Policy:
Tickets are non-refundable unless the hike is cancelled or rescheduled.
Tickets cannot be transferred to another hike unless agreed with the organisers.
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🚭 NO Smoking & Vaping Policy
To keep the experience enjoyable for everyone, smoking and vaping are not permitted during the hike or while walking with the group. We want everyone to enjoy the fresh air and nature without smoke or vapour and to reduce fire risk, especially during summer.
Hikers who ignore this policy may be asked to leave the event and may not be permitted to attend future hikes.
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🌧 Rain Policy
If the forecast shows over 15 mm in 6 hours or 20+ mm during the day, we may postpone or adjust the hike to keep things safe and enjoyable. Slippery trails, flooding, and poor visibility are no fun or safe.
We’ll also reschedule for thunderstorms or if trails are still soaked from heavy rain the days before.
Light rain (under 5 mm/hour) is usually fine. We’ll check each hike case-by-case. Safety first 🌿
If it changes and gets heavier, we’ll reschedule for the following event instead.
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🌿 About Social Hikes Australia
Social Hikes Australia started in 2023 with one simple goal: bringing people together through nature.
Since then, we've completed over 45 hikes, exploring everything from coastal walks to mountain peaks and hidden trails. Along the way, we've met hundreds of amazing people, created lifelong friendships, and built a community that keeps growing.
We're excited to now be expanding across Australia, with regular hikes becoming part of our schedule. Every event is a chance to explore somewhere new, meet like-minded people, and spend a day outdoors surrounded by good company.
Whether you're an experienced hiker or it's your very first hike, everyone is welcome. Come for the hike, stay for the friendships.
👉 Follow us on Instagram @SocialHikesAU for upcoming hikes and updates.
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📞 Organiser Contact:
We highly encourage you to text our organiser team before purchasing your ticket if you have any concerns about transport:
Jacob 📱 0404 870 123 l Sebas 📱 0435 993 237
🥳 Ready to make friends, explore Melbourne’s beautiful nature, and have a blast?
Spots are limited, so grab your ticket now and let's hike, laugh and connect! 🌿🎉
Where is it happening?
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