The far south west coastal region of Hedonistic Hiking’s home state Victoria is wonderfully wild and remote. The tour explores this fascinating landscape before heading north across the plains to the spectacular mountains of the Southern Grampians.

Traditional owners have been occupying these ranges for thousands of years and refer to them as Gariwerd. With three nights in each location the tour offers a fantastic variety of hikes, seeing seal colonies, volcanoes, petrified forests, and a rich diversity of flora and fauna.

As with all Hedonistic Hiking tours, the focus is on the very best local food and wine, as well as the walking. Experienced guides Jackie and Mick Parsons are with the group every step of the way, looking after all the creature comforts and sharing their knowledge of the region.

The final evening is at the renowned Royal Mail in Dunkeld, a restaurant with an outstanding working kitchen garden and also an award-winning wine cellar.

There are two accommodations: a charming guesthouse in Portland by the coast, and Mount Sturgeon Homestead in Dunkeld at the southern tip of the Grampians.

The meeting and drop-off point is Ballarat.