Overnight hikes with kids in Victoria

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Key highlights: This article suggests overnight hikes in Victoria as a great way for children to experience the outdoors. The author emphasises the importance of careful planning, especially regarding appropriate gear and weight. The recommended trails are not overly long, feature varied terrains, interesting features, and manageable steep sections, proving suitable for kids from an early age.

Are you looking for overnight hikes to that will give your kids a sense of adventure and get your kids into the great outdoors?

Have you ever taken your kids on an overnight hike? It is not ‘mission impossible’, but does need some careful planning with regard to the gear that is used and the weight children can be expected to carry easily. The earlier in life kids become acquainted with hiking longer distances (as early as age 3), the more likely they will be receptive to a hiking trip at a later age. Before you get started, don’t forget to read the article I have prepared on overnight hiking with your kids

As I live in Victoria this is where I’ve hiked the most with my kids so I’ve prepared a handful of overnight hikes with kids in Victoria. All have varied distances and have been great a great way to introduce my kids to nature and the experiences of hiking. I hope your’s will love them too. The key features of all of these hikes is that they are not overly long, the terrain is varied, there is an interesting feature at the end of the first day and any steep sections are short lived. When you are ready for something a little bit more challenging simply search my site.

If you know of any other overnight hikes in Victoria that are perfect for kids please let me know so I can include them here.

Barigar Walk (16.5km)

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Barigar Walk is a 16.5km, grade 4, one way hike located in Grampians National Park, Victoria. The hike should take 2 days to complete.

Beeripmo Walk (21km)

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Beeripmo Walk is a 21km, grade 4 hike in the Mount Cole State Forest and Mount Buangor State Park, Victoria. The hike can take 1 or 2 days to complete.

East Walk – Mine Camp Hike (13km)

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East Walk – Mine Camp is a 13km, grade 3 hike located in Lerderderg State Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 4 hours to complete. Its also a great overnight hike for kids.

Mud-Dadjug Walk (22km)

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Mud-Dadjug Walk is a 22km, grade 4, one way hike located in Grampians National Park, Victoria. The hike should take 2 days to complete but can also be completed as a day hike.

About the Author

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Darren Edwards is the founder of Trail Hiking Australia, an avid bushwalker, and a dedicated search and rescue volunteer. With decades of experience exploring Australia's wilderness, Darren shares his passion for the outdoors, providing practical advice and guidance on hiking safely and responsibly. He was interviewed on ABC Radio and ABC News Breakfast to discuss bushwalking safety, highlighting his commitment to promoting responsible outdoor exploration.

18 thoughts on “Overnight hikes with kids in Victoria”

  1. Good post! Sadly my kids are all grown up,but I might use this resource to introduce some friends who would like some entry level overnight hikes!

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