Iconic Cathedral Ranges Camping Trip + 2 Epic Hikes

ABOUT THIS TRIP 🌄

Join Social Walks for an epic overnight camping adventure combining a premium campground stay in Taggerty with two iconic hikes across the Eildon region and Cathedral Ranges.

This two-day camping trip delivers rugged ridgelines, sweeping lookouts, deep forest trails, and a proper sense of adventure. Day one features an incredible hike in Eildon with epic views over Lake Eildon, while day two tackles one of Victoria’s most challenging and rewarding hikes in the Cathedral Ranges.

Expect big views, tough climbs, strong social vibes at camp, and a weekend that feels like a true outdoor expedition.

Numbers are strictly capped for this event due to the technical nature of the hikes.

EVENT DETAILS 📍

🗓️ Date: Saturday 28 March – Sunday 29 March

🕛 Start: Arrive from 12:00pm Saturday (check-in by 12:30pm sharp)

🕔 Finish: Around 6:00pm Sunday (return to Melbourne, allow for later arrival)

📍 Meeting Point: BIG4 Taggerty Holiday Park, Taggerty VIC
(Exact site details provided after booking)

🚗 Please note: There is no public transport to the campground or local area. You will need your own vehicle or to arrange a carpool through our Facebook Group.

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ABOUT THE CAMPSITE 🏕️

We’ll be staying at a premium campground at BIG4 Taggerty, selected for comfort, facilities, and proximity to both hiking locations.

Campsite facilities include:
🏡 Camp kitchen
🚿 Free Hot showers
🚻 Toilets
🔥 Communal cooking and BBQ areas
🧊 Fridge access to store your food.
🌿 Flat, well-maintained camping areas

👉 BYO camping gear required
(tent, sleeping bag, mat, pillow, chair, cooking and eating utensils)

THE HIKES 🥾

Day 1 – Saturday Afternoon

Foggs Lookout & Mount Pininger Hike (Eildon)

• Distance: approx. 7km return
• Difficulty: Moderate to hard
• Highlights: Panoramic views over Lake Eildon, ridgelines, forest trails and sustained climbs

This hike delivers huge views early in the weekend and sets the tone for the adventure ahead.

Day 2 – Sunday

Cathedral Range Northern Circuit (early start)

• Distance: approx. 10km loop
• Difficulty: Hard – very challenging
• Terrain: Narrow ridgelines, ladders, exposed sections, rock scrambling, sustained climbs

This is one of Victoria’s most demanding and iconic hikes.

IMPORTANT FITNESS & SAFETY NOTE ⚠️

This hike requires a good level of fitness, confidence on exposed and uneven terrain, and the ability to manage sustained climbs, ladders, and rock scrambling. Participants must be comfortable hiking for several hours in rugged alpine conditions.

Appropriate gear is essential, including sturdy hiking boots with strong grip, adequate water, weather protection, and sufficient food and energy supplies.

Due to the technical nature and physical demands of this hike, group numbers are strictly capped at 15 participants, with two experienced Social Walks guides leading the group to ensure safety, support, and proper pacing throughout the day.

WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND EXPERIENCE 🌟

✨ Epic views over Lake Eildon
✨ Rugged ridgelines and deep forest trails
✨ One of Victoria’s most iconic alpine circuits
✨ Strong social vibes at a premium campsite
✨ A true adventure-style weekend

WHY JOIN SOCIAL WALKS 👥

🌿 Experience a proper overnight hiking adventure
🌿 Challenge yourself on iconic Victorian trails
🌿 Camp, cook and unwind with a welcoming group
🌿 Explore areas most people never see

WHAT TO BRING 🎒

💧 3–4L of water for each hiking day
🥪 Day 1: Lunch and dinner (eaten at the campground)
🍳 Day 2: Breakfast at the campground and a packed lunch for the hike
🍫 High-energy snacks for both days
⛺ BYO camping gear: tent, sleeping bag, mat, pillow, chair, headlamp or torch
🧥 Warm layers for evenings and early mornings

WHAT TO WEAR 👕

👟 Sturdy hiking boots with strong grip
🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing for alpine conditions
🧢 Hat, sunglasses and sun protection
🧣 Beanie and warm layers for camp

AFTER THE HIKES 🔥

• Saturday afternoon: Camp cooking, social time and relaxed campground vibes
• Sunday morning: Early start, camp cooking breakfast, pack up campsite.
• Sunday afternoon: Begin the return journey home to Melbourne and stop by the famouse Black Spur Inn for a drink and pub feed (Pay your own way).

GOOD TO KNOW ⚠️

🔞 Ages 18+

⏱️ Overnight camping trip across two full days

🌧️ Event goes ahead rain, hail or shine
⚡ Extreme weather may result in route changes or rescheduling

✅ Social Walks events are always fully insured and professionally hosted

TICKETS 🎟

🎟️ $180 per person

BYO camping gear required
Strictly capped at 15 participants

*Camping Gear availble for hire for an addtional $40 per person.

*Premium Hiking Poles available for an additional $20 per person

Camping gear package includes a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and pillow.

YOUR GUIDES 👋

This camping trip will be hosted by two experienced Social Walks guides, Nathan and Adam ensuring everyone feels supported, the group stays together, and safety is prioritised throughout the weekend.

✨ We can’t wait to share this epic Cathedral Ranges adventure with you.
– Team Social Walks 🌿

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