About us
Welcome to Pride Adventures (Victoria)!
We organise a variety of LGBTQ+ friendly activities and trips for members to connect, have fun, and make new friends.
The idea is simply to provide our community (and friends) a welcoming platform to meet like minded people in a relaxed environment whilst having the opportunity to enjoy the best of what Victoria offers.
Most activities are centred around my love of bushwalking and just getting out into the wonderful outdoors, but we will be hosting general social events and are always open to suggestions.
Events will cater for people of varying fitness levels from those that just want to enjoy a gentle social walk to those that want to combine the social aspect with building their fitness levels and taking on a challenge!
Carefully read the event description to understand if the posted event is right for you or simply ask the organiser of the event.
What's the cost ?
Events are free unless there are entry fees or other expenses that require payment.
Is transport provided ?
Those attending events will be required to arrange their own transport to the meeting point.
We are always keen where possible for those with transport to offer a ride to others in order to do our bit for the environment but also give those without transport the opportunity to attend events. (to allow for this we use a simple carpooling website - just follow the link on the event description)
Why am I on the waitlist for an event?
In the interest of safety and in some cases to minimise the impact on the environment, hike leaders will often nominate an attendee limit for the event. If the limit has been reached, you're still welcome to join the waitlist and simply keep checking to see if a space has become free.
What if I can’t come to an event anymore?
Please change your RSVP to ‘Not going’ even if you’re currently on the waitlist.
A no-show policy applies to all events, so if you’re a confirmed attendee but can no longer come, please contact the hike leader as early as possible to avoid being marked as a no-show. (3 no shows and you will not be able to attend future event in fairness to all those in the group)
Upcoming events
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North Dyers Campground Gembrook 15km
North Dyers Campground, Black Snake Creek Rd, Gembrook, AUJoin us for a great day exploring the beautiful bushland of Bunyip State Park.
Expect a scenic mix of forest trails, bush tracks and 4WD tracks as we make our way through the park. There are some hills and a few steeper sections along the way, but we'll take our time and enjoy the surroundings.
This is a great opportunity to get out into nature, breathe some fresh air and explore one of Victoria's beautiful forest areas, all while enjoying some good company along the way.
Bring plenty of water, snacks, sturdy footwear and your usual hiking essentials and come ready for a fun day in the bush
PLEASE NOTE
reception is generally not available at the meeting spotLUNCH BOOKING:
The Independent
79 Main St, Gembrook VIC 3783ALL TRAILS MAP GUIDE
All Trail's linkGRADE: Hard
ELEVATION GAIN: 645 mtrs
DISTANCE: 15km
EST TIME: 5hrs
PACE: Moderate
MEETING POINT: North Dyers Campground Ground Gembrook
HOST CONTACT: 0415802146Plans change, but please keep your RSVP up to date to allow others the chance to attend.
Aim to arrive 10 minutes before the start time & let me know if you’re running late (0415802146)Carpool - Need a lift or can offer a lift to others? Then please use this simple site to arrange: Carpooling site
THINK BEFORE YOU HIKE - T.H.I.N.K
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Grampians Adventures - September 24th to the 27th
Halls Gap, VI, AUJoin us on this multi day Pride Adventure to the amazing Grampians National Park.
The Grampians offers some of the best hiking in Victoria with amazing sandstone mountains with stunning views and unique landscapes.
Apart from the hiking opportunities the area also offers lots of other activities from wineries, a brilliant zoo, beautiful waterfalls and plenty of wildlife from Emus to EchidnasThe event will be over 4 days however each day will be organised as a separate event so you can choose to attend all days or just those days that best suit you.
For this Adventure we will be based at Halls Gap. This great little town offers a great range of accommodation from camping, lots of Airbnb options and a great range of motels \ caravan parks.
The key thing is to first register your interest in the event by confirming your attendance to this event summary, then organise your accommodation. (as this tends to be a busy period being the weekend of the AFL Grand Final)
This is the overall plan for each of the day's hikes but I may make some tweaks when posting each of the events.
Thursday September 24th : Arrive into Halls Gap by late afternoon in time for a sunset walk to the stunning Pinnacle (6 km).
Friday September 25Th : The Wonderland Loop. 23km - This is the best of the Grampians in a challenging but memorable hike that takes in the highlights of this amazing area.
Saturday September 26th : Hoping to arrange two options on this day. One being an easy hike and the other being a more challenging 26km hike to Mt Difficult & Briggs Bluff.
Sunday September 27th : A early Morning hike up to Mount Stapylton 12km - Another classic hike with stunning scenery and the famous Bird Rock and the Taipan Wall.
Then the drive back to Melbourne ready to face the world again on Monday!Questions ? feel free to post questions or text me as always (0401498263)
Transport ? Lets please try to offer transport to as many as we can using the Carpooling Link so to give those without transport the opportunity to attend.
Accomodation ? Book now using the links below
Meals ? We will book a restaurant each night but purely optional, you are free to arrange your own meals. But bring hearty snacks for the walks !
Cost ? As always free to members but will need to cover your own accommodation costs and general expenses
Useful links:
Transport - Car Pooling Site .. Final times TBC
Carpooling Site . Seats available nowAccommodation -
Wotif ----- Halls Gap Tourist Park ---- Visit Halls Gap --- Grampians Visitors SitePlanned Hikes - A Guide Only as may make some changes to the actual routes we will take.
Wonderland Loop 23km --- Mount Stapylton Loop 12km --- MacKenzie River Walk 7km --- Mt Difficult 25km25 attendees
Grampians Adventure . The Pinnacle Preview (6KM moderate to hard)
Halls Gap Licensed General Store, 103 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap, AUHiking Event ONE - Pride Adventures The Grampians
Grade: Moderate
Total Elevation Gain: 320m
Distance: 6 km
Pace: Moderate (4.5km PH)
Meeting Point: Halls Gap General Store
Host Contact Number: 0401498263 (Douglas)For those arriving on Thursday we will set the scene by doing a short preview hike to the stunning Pinnacle.
Seeing this area in the late afternoon sun gives it a very different feel and hopefully will make for some wonderful pictures.We will meet briefly at the Halls Gap General Store before driving up to the Wonderland Loop Carp Park which will take us around 10 minutes.
From there we follow the Grand Canyon track before starting the climb on the Pinnacle track and taking in one of the best views in the state!
Then we will slowly make our way back down to the starting point via the Wonderland Forrest Loop in time for dinner !Its a short hike but does involve some steep and rocky tracks so will require a reasonable level of fitness. Please review the map to see elevation levels .
All Trails Map - Reference OnlyFor more information on the overall event please follow the link to the main event. Grampians Adventure September 2026
Questions ? feel free to post questions or text me as always (0401498263)
19 attendees
Dinner (1) Grampians Adventure . Sept 24th -Raccolto Pizzeria
Location not specified yetSocial Event: Dinner 8:00 pm
Cost Estimate: $30 per person not including alcohol
Meeting Point:Raccolto Pizzeria
Host (Douglas) Contact Number: 0401498263Join us on the first night of our Grampians adventure for dinner at Raccolto Pizzeria.
It's a very casual restaurant with a great selection of quality pizzas and snacks—perfect for a relaxed meal and a chance to stock up on calories for the days ahead.A quick note: Restaurants in Halls Gap get very busy, so once numbers are confirmed, I'd really appreciate it if you could avoid changing your RSVP less than 24 hours before the event. It helps us avoid any awkward last-minute surprises on the night!
See menu here Raccolto Menu
Location : Raccolto PizzeriaAbout the restaurant:
Raccolto Pizzeria crafts its pizzas using authentic Italian principles, incredible ingredients, and a wood-fired brick oven for that perfect finish. Whether you join us in the heart of Halls Gap for a casual dine-in experience with our friendly staff, or take your pizza away to enjoy by a campfire or while watching the sunset over the mountains, we make pizza simply—and serve it with love.12 attendees
Past events
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