Hey epyic crew,
It’s the last week of May and we’re getting excited about the line up of winter adventures we’ve got coming for you. But before we get to that (stay tuned for June), we’ve got a fantastic weekend to send off autumn and get you outside.
Cold mornings, big landscapes, and good people - this week has all of it. An overnight camp in the Grampians, a technical scramble through the Cathedral Ranges, scallop freediving from Rye, and a SUP social weekend down in Inverloch.
An exhilarating end to the season.
See you out there,
Stella & Chris
ADVENTURES THIS WEEK 🔥
⛰️ Cathedral Ranges South | Take Shape Adventures
The razorback doesn't let you cruise. A long steady uphill start, before exposed rock scrambles along the side of the ranges to Mount Sugarloaf, with steep ascents and sweeping views in every direction. This is a Grade 5 hike and one that will leave you feeling exhilarated. Experienced guides, lunch & snacks, and a sense of accomplishment included.
📅 Sun 31 May, 9am to 3:30pm 📍 Taggerty, Victoria (Reach out to TSA if you need a hand with rideshare)
🎟️ Book your spot now
🏕️ Overnight Grampians Camp | 7 Days of Fun
Two days in Gariwerd (Grampians). Saturday afternoon you're hiking Chautauqua Peak through forest and up to the rocky summit, then refuelling afterwards at the local pub before the campfire back at Lake Lonsdale. Sunday is the main event: 12km up Mt Stapylton, with the dramatic sandstone ridgelines of the northern Grampians spread out below you. Tents, hiking boots & enthusiasm required, bonus points for the guitar.
📅 Sat 30 May to Sun 31 May 📍 Lake Lonsdale, Grampians
🎟️ Book your spot now (selling out fast)
🌊 Scallop Freedive | Salt Sessions Freediving
Launching from Rye, you’ll soon be drifting over the scallop beds and have the opportunity to catch some scallops (fishing licence required) for dinner. Or you can drift and explore the local reefs and be on the lookout for spider crabs, weedy sea dragons, boarfish and more.
📅 Sun 31 May, 7:45am to 10am 📍 Rye
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When a personal trainer and nutritionist meets a park ranger and fitness fanatic in a park… What started as an exercise group in the park evolved into Take Shape Adventures today - a community built around adventure, wellbeing and people who love to lift each other up and have fun together.
Tracey and Adrian, the founders of TSA, bring serious credentials to the trail (a Masters of Nutrition, Masters of Applied Positive Psychology, a Degree in Parks & Recreation and Diploma of Outdoor Leadership, and that's not all) but the heart of what the TSA team does is helping you grow at your pace, surrounded by people who've got your back.
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Together, the formidable duo run packrafting courses, navigation workshops, multi-day expeditions and backcountry weekends across Gippsland. If you want to learn from people who've truly been out there, this is the one.
MORE ADVENTURES THIS WEEK 🔥
🏄 Inverloch Social SUP-Surf Weekend | SUP Victoria
Pack the car, load the boards, and head down to Inverloch for a weekend of waves, flatwater cruising, and good company. Saturday on the water, Saturday night at the Espy pub, Sunday morning back out again. SUP Vic's most popular social weekend since 2010 for good reason. Can’t stay the night? Join the crew on Saturday anyway and head back after dinner.
📅 Fri 29 May to Sun 31 May 📍 Inverloch
🎟️ Book your spot now (weekend) or just for the day
🌿 Yarra Trails - Short & Social Hike | Take Shape Adventures
Want to head outside for some fresh, crisp air but not feeling up for a full day on the trails? This one’s for you. A morning walk through the twists and turns of the Birrarung (Yarra River), exploring the riverine environment and its old boathouses, landing at a cafe for some coffee and a good chat. A great way to start the weekend.
📅 Sat 30 May, 9am to 12pm 📍 Alphington
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🤿 Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver Course | Simple Dive Club
The most popular scuba specialty for a reason. Diving with enriched air means more bottom time and less nitrogen loading, especially useful on repetitive dives. This course includes the theory essentials and two dives, one shore & one boat dive, to keep you underwater for longer. Also counts toward your Master Scuba Diver rating if that’s on the cards.
📅 Sun 31 May 📍 TBC - dive locations based on weather
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