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Bright

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Hiking

Retreat

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WANDER OFTEN, WONDER ALWAYS

BRIGHT ALPINE HIKING RETREAT

16 – 19 October 2025
16 – 19 October 2025

Join a Women’s Hiking Retreat in Victoria’s Majestic High Country

Experience an inspiring long weekend hiking getaway designed exclusively for adventurous women in the breathtaking Victorian High Country. Connect with like-minded women, forge lasting friendships, and explore iconic trails surrounded by nature’s splendour.

Located in the charming town of Bright, our retreat offers luxurious accommodation and delicious meals to energize you for each day’s adventure. Hike the stunning Mt Buffalo National Park, where you’ll share stories, laughter, and encouragement in a warm, supportive environment.

This women-only hiking retreat is perfect for those seeking challenging hikes, personal growth, and deep connection with nature. Discover the joy of tackling scenic trails, immerse yourself in Victoria’s spectacular landscapes, and create unforgettable memories with new friends.

Book your place now for a unique Victorian High Country hiking adventure tailored just for women.

$1490 pp – twin share 

PROGRAM DETAILS

Arrive in Bright on Thursday evening between 6 pm and 10 pm and be greeted by your friendly guides who will have supper available as you meet and share with your fellow adventurers.

If arriving in time for dinner, there are a plethora of great choices within an easy walk of our accommodation. Your guide can suggest some options for you.

Today we will be exploring the summit of Mt Buffalo. We will start with a visit to Rollason’s Falls, recently voted part of Broadsheet’s ‘Top 10 Waterfalls’ in Victoria. From there we will take a short walk to the Monolith for stunning views of the Mt Buffalo Plateau before a fabulous lunch on the foreshore of Lake Catani.

Well-fuelled, we will explore the Chalwell Galleries, a natural adventure playground passing through Snow Gums and up to a jumble of large granite rocks. The climb through the Galleries is steep and challenging at times but your guides will be there to help you every step of the way.

The final stop for the day is a visit to the Horn which gives views of the entire Victorian High country, before returning to our accommodation to rest and refresh.

We will top off the day with a fabulous meal at Hometown restaurant in the heart of Bright.

Total daily distance: 6km

Today we will head off and take on ‘The Big Walk’.

The walk has an initial challenging and steep section but then moves into a gradual incline as you ascend through the varied terrain enjoying opportunities to spot wildlife and soak up the amazing vista across to Mt Feathertop.

We will finish our walking for the day and picnic at the historic Mt Buffalo Chalet site. The Mt Buffalo Chalet was built in 1910 and has a long history of hosting hiking and skiing adventure seekers.

Total Distance 11.5km

After some pretty challenging hiking days with significant elevation gains, today’s itinerary will be an easier walk along the famous Canyon Walk, leaving time to explore the village of Bright and lunch at your leisure before heading back home.

Total Distance 4.5km

Accommodation for your weekend away is at the premium River Run hosted by Bright Boutique Accommodation

Set in the heart of Bright’s food, wine and distillery district, this luxurious house is close to the Ovens River and offers a new standard in designer comfort.

The first detail that will captivate you when entering the front door at River Run is the breathtakingly, elegant spaces made up of a thousand small, yet impeccable, touches.

From the stunning and unique furniture pieces, the stately artwork, perfectly chosen light fittings, vintage decor pieces, all combined with tiny comforts that evoke the natural sounds, sights, and smells of the bush.

Meals and snacks are curated by Cath’s Kitchens from MasterChef:

Thursday Dinner: your own choice.
Supper provided at your Riverside retreat.

Friday Breakfast: provided at your accommodation
Friday Lunch: Picnic lunch provided on the trail plus homemade hiking snacks
Friday Dinner: Dinner at Hometown restaurant in the heart of Bright.

Saturday Breakfast: provided at your accommodation
Saturday Lunch: Picnic lunch provided on the trail plus homemade hiking snacks
Saturday Dinner: Group Dinner provided at your accommodation

Sunday Breakfast: provided at your accommodation
Sunday Lunch: your own choice before heading home

  • Small group of women hikers (max. 10)
  • Two experienced guides to look after you
  • 3 nights luxury accommodation a River Run hosted by Bright Boutique Accommodation
  • 2 days fully guided day hikes at Mt Buffalo’s most iconic walks (graded 2-3 easy-medium)
  • Historic walk along the Bright Ovens River
  • Transfers to and from the start of the walks
  • Dinner at Hometown Restaurant with wine from the local region
  • Meals and snacks curated by Cath’s Kitchens from MasterChef, including Thursday night supper, dinner Saturday evening, 2 picnic lunches and 3 healthy breakfasts to fuel your day
  • Victorian National Parks fees

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Bright Alpine Hiking Retreat

16 – 19 OCTOBER 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

This trip is designed to be enjoyable but also to provide a challenge for anyone with a good general fitness level.

This is a hiking adventure so expect to be active every day for 2-8 hours but the pace will be manageable and moderated to those in the group.

We have carefully curated the hikes and some ‘add-on’ challenges to suit a variety of participants and fitness levels. It’s a great opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying the beauty of nature!

The single supplement is $150. Please tick your preference on the Booking Form.

You can check into your accommodation in Bright any time from 5 pm on Thursday evening.

We will be checking out of our Bright accommodation after breakfast on Sunday, so bags will need to be left in your cars or in the Wanderlust Trails bus while we participate in our Bright Walk.

We can highly recommend Tomahawks, just a short walk down the street from our accommodation. They are walk-in only and quite popular, so arriving early is always a great idea.

Other great options are Sol E Luna and Don Mungo’s.

Yes, vegetarian options will be available. We strive to accommodate dietary preferences and ensure that everyone can enjoy delicious meals during the trip.

Wanderlust Trails is not licensed to provide alcohol at the Saturday night dinner, but guests are more than welcome to bring their own wine to enjoy.

If you’d like to pick up some wine, there are excellent wine bars nearby as well as a great selection of local wines available at the nearby IGA.

While we cannot guarantee car-pooling availability, we are more than happy to assist by reaching out to other participants to see if anyone is available for car-pooling.

We’ll do our best to help facilitate a lift for you to Bright.

Please see our Terms & Conditions page for full details for Cancellation and Transfers.