Melbourne, Victoria
Est. 2023
Social Hikes Australia was founded in 2023 to bring people together through nature.
The group has completed over 45 hikes across Australia, mainly in Victoria, from coastal trails to mountain summits.
Hikes are friendly and social: slow-to-medium pace, regular breaks, a lunch stop, and usually an optional meal together on the way back to the city.
Your next adventure
Werribee GorgeSunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 am
A friendly ~10 km loop through Werribee Gorge State Park: rocky river scrambles, gorge lookouts and plenty of chat. Slow-to-medium pace with breaks and a lunch stop.
Find your people
Simple from the start
Get your ticket on Eventbrite.
Find ticketsUse the hike’s carpool sheet to arrange a ride directly with a driver. Ideally, organise it before buying a ticket.
Open the carpool sheetAfter you book, the exact meeting point, parking and day-of updates are shared in the private Instagram group chat.
Go to InstagramEnjoy a social hike with breaks and a lunch stop, then an optional meal on the way back.
A few things to know
Yes! Each person needs their own ticket on Eventbrite, and everyone must be 18+.
Yes. Hikes are social and intentionally slow-to-medium pace with breaks and a lunch stop. Check the distance and difficulty on each hike page, and talk to the organisers first if you have any health concerns.
Open the carpool spreadsheet linked on the hike page. Drivers list their seats and pick-up points (often train stations); passengers contact drivers directly. Ideally sort your ride before buying a ticket. Drivers can buy the cheaper driver ticket.
No. Carpooling is a community initiative, not a service. The organisers provide the spreadsheet; drivers and passengers arrange things directly.
Comfortable hiking shoes, 2–3 L of water, snacks or lunch, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) and bug spray. Optional: hiking poles and a raincoat. Use the toilet before you arrive.
Public liability insurance, the per-person Parks Victoria contribution, guides with a tour operator licence, and a first aid kit and safety gear. Petrol, parking and food are not included.
Light rain is usually fine. Heavy rain (over 15 mm in 6 hours or 20+ mm in the day), thunderstorms, or soaked trails mean the hike may be postponed or adjusted. Updates go to the Instagram group chat.
Non-refundable unless the hike is cancelled or rescheduled. Transfers to another hike only if the organisers agree.
DM @socialhikesau on Instagram, or use 'Contact the organiser' on Eventbrite.
Still have a question? DM @socialhikesau on Instagram or ask the hike helper.