LERDERDERG GORGE FROM MACKENZIES FLAT

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    GRADING

    Grade 4

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    FITNESS

    Advanced

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    DISTANCE

    17.34 km

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    DURATION

    Approx 5.5 hours

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    ELEVATION

    915 metres

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    CALORIES

    Approx 2,000 cal

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  • Panoramic views and River Crossings

  • Leaping across uneven rocky surfaces.

  • Climbing steep terrain using hands.

  • May be wet, rocky, slippery and uneven, depending on weather.

TERRAIN

The trail from Mackenzies Flat to Lerderderg Gorge features steep ascents, rocky scrambles, river crossings, and exposed ridgelines, offering a challenging hike through rugged bushland with rewarding views.

GRADING & FITNESS

This Grade 4 trail involves uneven terrain, steep climbs, rock-hopping, and unmarked paths. A high level of fitness is required for endurance, agility, and managing multiple river crossings.

LUYIP ON HIKE WORKSHOP OPTIONS

LUYIP. ‘on hike’ workshops blend movement, nature, and inner work to help teams, fitness, sporting, and social groups reconnect, build resilience, and grow confidence, clarity, and cohesion outdoors. Find out more here.

GOURMET PLATTER & MEDIA COVERAGE

A gourmet spread of meats, cheeses, seasonal fruits foccacia and banana bread will be on offer at the end of the hike. Packages includes media coverage of your adventure by the accompanying HACO guides. View our food offer here.

DESTINATION & TRAVEL TIME

The starting point of this hike is on Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area, Darley VIC and is approximately a 1hr 5min drive from the Melbourne CBD. You can click the button below to obtain the hiking starting point co-ordinates on google maps.

STARTING POINT

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  • $220.00 pp*

    Excl. GST
    Code HNTXXX

    HIKE WITHOUT TRANSPORT
    GROUP SIZE MIN 8 - MAX 12

    Participants transport themselves to a designated hiking location. Includes end of hike shared gourmet platter and supplied photos & video of your participation.

    *18yo and over

    ENQUIRE

  • $255.00 pp*

    Excl. GST
    Code HWTXXX

    HIKE WITH TRANSPORT
    GROUP SIZE MIN 8 - MAX 12

    Participants will be picked up from a single designated point and transported by HACO to and from the hiking location. Includes end of hike shared gourmet platter and supplied photos & video of your participation.

    *18yo and over

    ENQUIRE

  • $257.00 pp*

    Excl. GST
    Code HNTXL1

    HIKE WITHOUT TRANSPORT
    LUYIP. WORKSHOP 1 HOUR
    GROUP SIZE MIN 8 - MAX 12

    Participants transport themselves to a designated location. A LUYIP. workshop will be conducted at the end of the hike. Includes end of hike shared gourmet platter and supplied photos & video of your participation.

    *18yo and above

    ENQUIRE

  • $287.00 pp*

    Excl. GST
    Code HWTXL1

    HIKE WITH TRANSPORT
    LUYIP. WORKSHOP 1 HOUR
    GROUP SIZE MIN 8 - MAX 12

    Participants will be picked up from a single designated point and transported by HACO to and from the hiking location. A LUYIP. workshop will be conducted at the end of the hike. Includes end of hike shared gourmet platter and supplied photos & video of your participation.

    *18yo and above

    ENQUIRE

  • $332.00 pp*

    Excl. GST
    Code HNTXL2

    HIKE WITHOUT TRANSPORT
    LUYIP. WORKSHOP FULL HIKE
    GROUP SIZE MIN 8 - MAX 12

    Participants transport themselves to a designated location. A LUYIP. workshop will be conducted during the full duration of the hike. Includes end of hike shared gourmet platter and supplied photos & video of your participation.

    *18yo and above

    ENQUIRE

  • $367.00 pp*

    Excl. GST
    Code HWTXL2

    HIKE WITH TRANSPORT
    LUYIP. WORKSHOP FULL HIKE
    GROUP SIZE MIN 8 - MAX 12

    Participants will be picked up from a single designated point and transported by HACO to and from the hiking location. A LUYIP. workshop will be conducted during the full duration of the hike. Includes end of hike shared gourmet platter and supplied photos & video of your participation.

    *18yo and above

    ENQUIRE
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