Secret Forest Walks
How it works.
Visit www.secretforestwalks.com to see the walks, gallery and other info.
Secret Forest Walks is about bushwalking and other recreational activities in and around Daylesford, Victoria and the Wombat Forest.
You can select a pre mapped loop walk from a˜menu of walks, according to your tastes and abilities. Walks are rated for length, terrain and degree of difficulty. They range from around 5km to 10km. Some of the walks can be combined, so if a 15, 20 or 25km (yikes!) trek is your preference, we can do it.
The very special feature with Secret Forest Walks is that you are provided with a modern hand held GPS receiver, containing the track you have selected.
The GPS unit works in tandem with a laminated map of the same track. The GPS unit enables you to know exactly where you are in relation to the track you have chosen to walk, so you’ll always know where you are and where to head, removing the risk of becoming lost.
(If former Victorian Minister Tim Holding had been on a Secret Forest Walk when he became lost, he would not have required rescuing!)
You’ll receive tuition in the use of the GPS, prior to starting the walk. This usually takes around ten minutes and it’s not complicated. If you are familiar with ‘smart’ or touch screen mobile phone, or in car GPS it’ll be a breeze.
A laminated manual is included if you need a refresher en route.
You’ll also be provided with a backpack of essentials such as bottled water, basic snacks and first aid kit.
The consultation to select your Secret Forest Walk is at Daylesfords favourite cafe, Breakfast and Beer, situated at 117 Vincent St Daylesford.
Enjoy a real coffee or other delights as we chose the right walk for you and go through the use of the GPS unit. You’ll also have the option of a range of picnic lunches supplied by the cafe. Imagine a gourmet picnic of local and organic produce, a beautiful and secluded picnic spot and the company of your choice. Perfect!
After your walk, the gear can be returned to Breakfast and Beer or at a more convenient location according to your travel plans.
Make an appointment for the a.m hours and you’ll have the rest of the daytime to walk, stop, rest look, listen, smell the forest, eat and unwind. If you’re staying over, a spa and dinner will complete a perfect day.
Yours sincerely
Brendan Murray
Secret Forest Walks
03/03/2012 – We set out on the treasure hunt with incorporated cryptic clues along the way. This was not a normal tour in fact it was a Hen’s Day… The girls all in brightly colored wigs set of around Lake Daylesford and down to the springs. Unfortunately we struck out with the weather and it pretty much rained the whole time, but the girls kept their spirits up and with umbrellas in tow set off. We all had a fantastic time, and want to give big shout out to Brendan for his help in setting up the cryptic clues, and for all that was done in the lead up. Highly recommended for any occasion!!