Hey epyic crew,
With the free public transport across Victoria this April, our top picks this week include four adventures easily reached by train or tram. No car needed, a reprieve from the fuel shock and parking stress. Just get on and go.
The other two are worth the drive. A sound ceremony on the Mornington Peninsula as the sun sets over the bay, and a trail race through the forest above Healesville, which also kicks off Trails Plus’s 2026 Mountain Trail race series.
We’ve made changes to the newsletter over the past few months - let us know what you think’s a yay or a nay. We’d love to hear from you.
See you out there,
Stella & Chris
ADVENTURES THIS WEEK 🔥
🚂 Wander to Castlemaine V/Line Adventure Day | Wander with Luisa
Some towns just have a way of slowing you down. Castlemaine is one of them. Wide historic streets, beautiful heritage buildings, leafy gardens, vintage bazaars and country-town charm that pulls you in. Luisa leads a day of wandering, warm connections and unexpected little finds through one of regional Victoria's most charming spots. The train ride there is half the fun.
📅 Sun 19 April, 9:45am to 3pm 📍 Meet at Southern Cross Station
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🌿 Unfurl: Forest Therapy Walk | Dilly Dally
Two hours in the green heart of CERES, guided by the principles of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing). Emma leads a slow, sensory exploration through one of Brunswick East's most loved community spaces. Find a quiet you’ve been needing. All levels, all ages, all welcome.
📅 Sun 19 April, 10am to 12pm 📍 CERES Community Environment Park, Brunswick East, closest tram is #96
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🛶 Birrarung Yarra River Cleanup Paddle | Up the Creek
Birrarung has sustained our city for thousands of years and provides 70% of the drinking water to Naarm Melbourne. This is a chance to give something back to the river. Up the Creek runs a community paddle and cleanup along Birrarung, with all equipment and paddling rafts provided. It's two hours on the water, finishing with a shared lunch to celebrate.
📅 Sat 18 April, 11am – 1pm 📍 Fairfield boat house, closest train station is Fairfield
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🥾 Hike the Yarra | Hike Tribe Urban Hiking Club
River bends, tree canopy and two hours of easy movement through Yarra Bend with good humans. Chloe leads this Saturday morning hike that's become a quiet ritual for a growing community keen to stay active and escape to nature without travelling far. Dogs welcome, all levels welcome, and you’ll be home in time for brunch.
📅 Sat 18 April, 8.30 to 10:30am 📍 Studley Park Boathouse, Kew, closest tram is #109
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Alpine Nature Experience
Jean-Francois grew up in the French Alps and now brings that world to Hotham. A snowshoe through snow gums at sunset, mulled wine by the fire, a three-course fondue dinner in a heated tipi, then a night in a private Hypedome watching the stars over the Dargo Valley. Before winter arrives, a few spots remain on their iconic Falls to Hotham crossing - a fully catered, guided hike through the Alpine National Park with tree top tent camping en route. Winter season kicks off 6 June.
State of Nirvana
State of Nirvana's wood-fired mobile sauna sits right on Mills Beach, Mornington. Heat, ocean air and the crackle of a wood fire with the bay at your feet. One of our own epyic community members, Avi, recently ran 11km in cold, stormy conditions then followed with a recovery sauna session and a dip in the sea. Now, that’s our kind of morning.
MORE ADVENTURES THIS WEEK 🔥
🌕 Full Moon Beach Ceremony | Christina Cerone & Cymatic Harmony
As the weekend draws to a close, Christina and Dan hold space for an evening of sound healing, deep breathwork and ceremonial cacao on the sand at Half Moon Bay. Feel the vibrations move through your body as the ocean sounds behind you and the sun drops into the horizon. Stay on for a cleansing dip after, if you're keen.
📅 Sun 19 April, 4 to 6pm 📍 Half Moon Bay Beach, Mount Eliza
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🏃♀️ Maroondah Dam Trail Run | Trails Plus
Fern-lined trails, flowing single track and sweeping views over one of Victoria's most iconic reservoirs. The Maroondah Dam Trail Run is the first race in Trails Plus’ 2026 Mountain Series, with distances from 10km to 50km through the stunning forests above Healesville. Enter one event or sign up for the full five-race series.
📅 Sun 19 April, from 8am 📍 Maroondah Reservoir Park, Healesville
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