Melbourne Social Hike: Meet Mingle & Adventure at Wilhelmina Falls Loop

Join us for a fun social hike! Meet new people, explore nature & connect. Slow pace, fun vibes. Tickets limited ------------------------------------------------------- 🗓️ Date: Sunday, 20 September 2026 📍 Location: Wilhelmina Falls Loop (Approximately 1 hour & 40 minutes from Melbourne CBD on weekends) 🚙 Need a lift? Tap here to see the carpool drivers and organise your ride. 📏 Hike Distance: Around 10 km total. 🔗 Trail Map: Wilhelmina Falls Loop 🕙 Start Time: 9:45 AM. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the hike/parking location (shared via a private Instagram group chat). This gives time for a quick check-in, icebreaker and if available, a toilet break before we kick off at 10:00 AM. 🕔 End Time: 2:30 PM. 🚶‍♂️ Pace/Difficulty: Friendly and social / Easy (Medium). ⌛️ Average Hike Duration: Depending on the group’s pace + including breaks to admire nature and a lunch break along the trail. 👉Please ensure you follow us on Instagram @SocialHikesAU before booking, as Instagram does not allow us to add non-followers to group chats. After purchasing your ticket, you'll receive a WhatsApp message with the group chat link within approximately 1 hour. If you do not have WhatsApp, DM us on @SocialHikesAU or reach out via SMS (info at the end). Please note: Start / Assembly location on Eventbrite may not be accurate (due to their software mapping limitation) - exact location to be shared on IG group chat. If you do not have Instagram or Whats App, it's your responsibility to reach out to us via contact number below. ------------------------------------------------------- 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! ------------------------------------------------------- 🚙 Carpooling Makes It Happen At Social Hikes Australia, carpooling is a big part of what makes our hikes possible. Every extra seat means another person gets to join. Fewer cars, easier logistics and a more social, fun start to the day. Carpooling is also a great way to meet people before the hike even begins, share a few laughs, get to know each other, and arrive together. It’s simple, social, and one of the best parts of the experience 🌿 💡 Carpool tickets are offered at a discounted price to encourage drivers to offer seats and make the hikes accessible for everyone. ------------------------------------------------------- 👉 For Drivers If you’ve got spare seats, offering a lift makes a big difference. It helps others join, reduces parking stress and makes the ride more enjoyable from the start. 👉 For Passengers Passengers are to contact drivers directly using the details provided in the carpool sheet (linked at the top of the description). The sheet shows information from carpooler tickets (Drivers Offering Seats). ✨ Best practice: Try to organise your ride before purchasing a ticket to avoid last-minute stress. 🚽Use the toilet before arriving, as there may not be toilet facilities at the meeting point or along the hike. Please note: Drivers and passengers should stick to the arrangements they make. We do not recommend swapping drivers or cars after you’ve agreed on a ride. If you do decide to change, please make sure all parties are clearly informed and agree to avoid confusion. If a driver forgets, gets mixed up, or doesn’t pick you up, Social Hikes Australia (and your driver) are not liable for any inconvenience caused. For this reason, it is best to keep things simple with the driver you first arranged with. ⚠️ Important Notes • Please stick with the carpool arrangement you agree on. • Avoid swapping drivers unless everyone is clearly informed and agrees. • Petrol, parking, and other costs are not included in the ticket price. These should be agreed upon directly between the driver and passengers. • Social Hikes Australia is not responsible for any issues with private carpool arrangements. 📍 Pick-Up Info Drivers will share their preferred pick-up locations, such as major CBD train stations like Parliament, Richmond, South Yarra, Southern Cross, or North Melbourne. ------------------------------------------------------- 🤩 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. ------------------------------------------------------- 🎟️ Tickets: All tickets are $20 per person. This helps cover: • Public liability insurance • A $2.40 contribution per ticket directly to Parks Victoria • Experienced guides with a tour operator license who know the trails well • First aid kit and safety equipment for the group 🚗 Carpoolers Discount If you’re driving and offer seats to passengers, your ticket is only $5 🙌. ------------------------------------------------------- 🥾 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 ------------------------------------------------------- 📌 How It Works: After purchasing your ticket, you’ll receive a link to our private Instagram group chat. All final details will be shared there: Hike route, meet-up location and any last-minute updates. Friendly pace, friendly faces! This hike is intentionally slow–medium so everyone can enjoy and chat along the way. ------------------------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------------------- 🍽️ Food Arrangement After our hike, we love keeping the good vibes rolling with a meal together. We’ll suggest a café or restaurant that’s usually on the way back toward the city, so it’s easy for everyone and avoids extra driving. It’s always a highlight of the day swapping stories from the trail, sharing laughs and getting to know your fellow hikers even better over some good food. Joining is optional, but most people stick around because it’s such a fun way to finish the adventure. Everyone just covers their own meal, and we’ll confirm the spot in the Instagram group chat on the day. When booking, you’ll be asked if you’d like to join: Yes / No / Not Sure. The organisers will confirm the restaurant or bar on the day, based on feedback. ------------------------------------------------------- ⚠️ 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.