YOU YANGS NORTHERN RANGE CURCUIT

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    GRADING

    Grade 3

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    FITNESS

    Moderate

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    DISTANCE

    12 km

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    DURATION

    Approx 3 hours

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    ELEVATION

    454 metres

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    CALORIES

    Approx 1,130 cal

Topographic map with a hiking trail loop starting and ending at Turntable Drive near Flinders Peak and You Yangs Regional Park.

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TERRAIN

The You Yangs Northern Circuit Loop features rugged granite peaks, gentle slopes, open woodland, rocky outcrops, and scenic ridgelines with panoramic views, offering a moderately challenging yet rewarding hiking experience.

GRADING & FITNESS

Grade 3 reflects the loop’s moderate elevation gain, variable terrain (including granite outcrops and narrow trails), and its overall length, which may range from 10–13 km depending on the exact route taken. It requires a moderate fitness level.

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 Rockwell Rd, Little River VIC 3211 and is approximately a 56min 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 HWTCL2

    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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