Included:

• • An experienced, local walking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 4-day guided walking tour in the Daylesford-Goldfields region (2 full days of hiking plus travel/immersion days)
  • Accommodation for 3 nights at a charming Daylesford home (twin-share)
  • All meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 two-course dinners; snacks, fruit, and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the trip
  • Entry to the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, tasting experiences at local chocolate and cider producers, and visits to artisan villages and galleries
  • All transfers including return transport from Melbourne and daily trail shuttles
  • National park entry fees
  • Carbon offset program participation

Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

• • Single occupancy room

Not included:

• • Flights
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

In order to join this walking tour, basic fitness is required and no prior hiking experience necessary. The most you’ll walk within a day is up to 10 km (6 mi), with very gentle elevation changes. The guides carry group gear and snacks—just your light daypack and an open mind to enjoy the walking, culture, and food.

Clothing:

• • Comfortable hiking clothes
  • Spare layers for changing weather
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Sunhat
  • Swimwear (for the bathhouse and any lake swims)

Footwear:

• • Lightweight hiking boots or trail shoes
  • Comfortable shoes for evenings in town

Equipment/essentials:

• • Daypack (20-30L is plenty, since you’re not carrying overnight gear)
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  • Hiking poles — optional
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

Toiletries:

• • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Bug spray
  • Tissues

Optional:

• • Swim towel (bathhouse towels may be provided)
  • Binoculars for spotting wildlife along the Domino Rail Trail

Dress comfortably and for the weather—layers let you adapt to cool mornings and warm afternoons.

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Group sizes and pricing:

• • For this guided walking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1.
  • It takes a minimum of 1 person for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
  • Solo travelers can share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the walking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  • If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

The price for this hiking tour in Daylesford is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

The starting point of your Daylesford Goldfields Track hike is Melbourne. To get there, most people fly into Melbourne Airport (MEL). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach the meeting point.

You will meet your guide at 7:15 am in Melbourne, at the National Gallery of Victoria, for a 7:30 am departure.

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

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