Team Activities.

All walks are loop walks and range from easy to medium for persons of average fitness and mobility. Duration estimates are approximate. Sturdy runners or walking shoes required. Walks are staffed according to ParksVic guidelines.

@ Hepburn Springs.
‘The Bridges of Hepburn County’.
Duration. 1 hour, 3.2km.

Commencing at the Hepburn Springs Mineral Water Reserve, this walk tours the village of Hepburn Springs, taking in it’s early twentieth century grandeur, including the historic Old Hepburn swimming pool and its forest setting. Key to the walk are three local footbridges, each with a colourful and revealing story.  Rated as easy-medium the walk concludes at the Springs Reserve with guided tastings of the different mineral water springs. This walk has a rich variety of built and natural features to enjoy, as well as some interesting cultural insights.

Integrates well with ‘The Safe’, Mineral Water Masterclass and Lawn game.

Argyle Spring Forest Walk.
Duration: 1.5 hour. 4.5km.

Commencing at the Hepburn Springs Mineral Water Reserve, you’ll walk along eucalypt bush trails to  the quiet Argyle Mineral Spring. There you can quench your thirst and then continue along the winding, moderately hilly trails to Jacksons Lookout Tower for extensive views above the tree line and across into Daylesford. In the fresh forest air, this loop walk will take you from a green valley with winter creeks and birdlife to extended ridge line vistas. Continue with the Mineral Water upon returning to the Reserve with additional guided tastings at its several springs.

Integrates well with Mineral Water Masterclass and Team Olympics.

@ Lake Daylesford.
The Great Lakes Walk.
Duration. 2 Hours. 6km.

The Great Lakes Walk commences at Lake Daylesford, linking with its upstream sister, Jubilee Lake via forested tracks. The walk encompasses two beautiful bodies of water via a remarkable rail cutting, spillway and timber bridges. It then tours through the richly historic and environmental success story, Cornish Hill, offering elevated postcard views into Daylesford and Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens on the return. This medium walk encompasses Daylesford’s most iconic features.

Integrates well with Lawn Games.

Explanatory PDF.

Duration, 60 mins appx. 

The Treasure Hunt is based at the Hepburn Springs Mineral Water Reserve, just a few minutes on foot from The Mineral Springs Hotel, Bellinzona, Amalfi, The Oxford and other venues bordering the Springs Reserve. (Our ‘quickie’ version skips the mineral water if time is tight).

Using our specially programmed Garmin GPS units, in teams of 3 – 4, you’ll be hunting for a series of hidden marker posts around a picturesque forest track adjoining the Reserve. At the marker posts you’ll find clue cards which will test your knowledge and your wits. Get it right, and you’ll progressively discover the combination to a locked ‘Safe’ (also hidden). When teams find and open their ‘Safe’, there’s always a sense of joint achievement and a cheer, plus the enjoyment of the sweet prizes within. The activity can be tailored to include quizzes, reflections and talking points from your conference or organisation.

The Treasure Hunt is a 2.4 km circuit and is rated easy to moderate for people of good general health and mobility. The terrain is moderately hilly with uneven paths.

Rachel K from Kinematics said: Our team of 24 did the GPS Treasure Hunt during a work retreat, and it was the highlight of the weekend! Brendan and his team were incredibly organised and easy to communicate with beforehand, ensuring everything ran smoothly. We even enjoyed some mineral water tasting and learned more about Hepburn Springs as a bonus! Highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to build team spirit and have a lot of fun along the way!    Google reviews. November 2024

Integrates well with Mineral Water Masterclass, Lawn games and Bridges of Hepburn County guided walk.

Explanatory PDF here.

Lake Daylesford 
Duration. 1 ½ – 2 hours.

Like a high tech treasure hunt, in small teams you’ll be searching for twelve special markers concealed around beautiful Lake Daylesford and Central Mineral Springs, using our specially programmed Garmin GPS units. At the marker you’ll find clue cards which will test your knowledge and your wits. Get it right, and you’ll progressively discover the combination to a locked ‘Safe’ (also hidden). When teams find and open their ‘Safe’, there’s always a fun sense achievement and a big cheer, plus the enjoyment of the sweet prizes within. Amp up the fun with impromptu musical, artistic and costume challenges, plus there’s mineral water to sample.  The Treasure Hunt is completely engaging and a touch competitive and is an ideal way to create introductions and interactions. Can be tailored to include activities, prompts or talking points relevant to your conference themes.

The Treasure Hunt is a picturesque 4.5 km circuit and is rated easy to moderate for people in good general health and mobility. The terrain is mainly even with established paths.

Kirtana D- Social Group, said; ‘We were a group of 14 adults who thoroughly enjoyed our GPS treasure hunt around Lake Daylesford and surrounds. A fun way to explore the area and get some exercise!! Brendan was a great host and organiser !
Everyone in our group joins me in recommending this activity! Google reviews 2023.

Explanatory PDF.

LakeHouse Edition. Explanatory PDF.

Duration, 1 hour.
(Hepburn Springs only)

You’ll be introduced to the official criteria by which our very special mineral waters are classed, such as effervescence, hardness/softness and minerality for example. We taste test four separate mineral water springs at the Hepburn Springs Reserve where teams discuss, compare and record their impressions. At the conclusion, the official analysis is revealed. Whose taste impressions aligned best with the official analysis? How did teams arrive at a final decision?  Can a ‘winner’ be declared? The only certainty is that no one will be sent home!

Integrates well with The Safe, Lawn Games, Bridges of Hepburn County and Forest Ramble guided walks.

Explanatory PDF.

Duration, 90 minutes appx.

The Team Olympics is an unpredictable ramble around a challenging forest trail circuit to a tall lookout tower. You’ll need to be on the lookout for coloured marker ribbons secreted alongside the trail which will set tasks for your team to complete. Build a hut? Create a portrait? Solve cryptic clues? Make a paper plane to launch off the tower? How about some high up target practice? Everyone is needed and everyone gets a laugh. Ideal for 8 to 12 people of good health and mobility, divided into two teams.

Jacqui W from BetterAim said: ‘Brendan tailored a team building event to our timeframe and expectations. Our team of 11 enjoyed a 2.5 hour event that included mineral water tasting, outdoor Olympics, and to finish up a Kubbs game. Brendan was fantastic to deal with and very flexible with the program to not only suit our needs, but to ensure we could fit in a bit of everything during our event. Brendan was very knowledgeable about the local area and ensured all of our team enjoyed the event’. November 2024.  TripAdvisor.

Combines well with Kubbs and Lawn games.

Activity outline PDF.

Duration, ½ hour.

At the Hepburn Springs Mineral Water Reserve, the historic Old Hepburn Pool (just below Bellinzona Conference Centre) or Lake Daylesford. our lawn games are quick to take on and fun to do. Highly interactive, both cooperative and competitive in nature, the lawn games are an ideal way to bring the team back together as a whole to conclude a session. They can also be conducted on site at most venues as a short breakout or diversionary activity.

One feature is Kubbs (rhymes with ‘tubes’) a Swedish throwing game, (sometimes known as Viking Chess) which is deceptively easy, but soon shows what a challenge it can be.

As well, there’s the Pipeline Challenge, involving everyone and succeeding with a satisfying plop of the ball bearing in the cup, when everyone plays their role.

Plus more. All low impact and plenty of fun,

Integrates well with The Safe, GPS Treasure Hunt and Great Lakes guided walk.

About Kubbs PDF.

Lawn Games PDF.