Chillout Community Bushwalk - 2025

Join The Nomads for a walk in the bush during the ChillOut Festival along picturesque Sailors Creek and onto the hilltop ridges at the back of Hepburn.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Choice of two circuit walks (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System):

• Grade 2: Medium 4 km walk which is fairly flat with a couple of short hills, or
• Grade 3: Hard 6.5 km walk with some challenging off-track hills to climb and descend.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The medium walk will be done at a relaxed pace, with stops to inspect historic relics and the water entry side of the Blowhole. The harder walk requires a reasonable level of fitness. It will move at a faster pace and has some challenging hills to climb and descend. You should be able to reach Breakneck Gorge and Liberty Spring. Both walks will stop for a 10 to 15 minute break in the forest. A good chance to make new friends. Bring water, hat, sunglasses and wear closed shoes, not sandals. Apply sunscreen before the walk. Both walks are scheduled to finish by 12.45pm.

BOOKING: Preferably by Friday 7th March. To register, click on Get Tickets.
The ChillOut weekend consists of a number of Nomads events. If you are not a Nomads member but plan to attend more than one Nomads ChillOut Weekend activity, to avoid paying multiple visitor fees we suggest you take out a Temporary 1 month Membership (cost $8) prior to booking. Once you have taken out your membership, select Get Tickets on each event that you wish to attend.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: Associated Nomads activities during the ChillOut Festival:

• Friday to Monday: The Nomads Labour Day Long Weekend – ChillOut Camping.
• Sunday: Attend the Nomads Naturist Walk after the ChillOut Festival Street Parade.
• Monday: On the way back to Melbourne, do a Nomads Lyonville-Newbury Circuit Walk.

MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at the Blowhole Car Park at the end of Blowhole Rd, Hepburn. It is 6.5 km and 12 minutes drive from the Daylesford Town Hall. Both walks will start and finish at this point.

MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/SjTarUZVqj4KdM3W9.

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 119 km, approximately 1 hour 35 minutes to drive from the Melbourne CBD. 

COST: $10 for visitors and free for Nomads Members.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable closed shoes/walking boots (not sandals), a hat, dark glasses. Apply sunscreen before the walk. Dress according to the weather forecast. 

FOOD AND DRINKS: Bring drinking water and/or other drinks and snacks for the walk rest stop.

WALK LEADERS:

• MEDIUM WALK: Russell W | Email LeaderRussellW@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
• HARD WALK: Jason T | Email LeaderJasonT@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.

Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.

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