The Cheeky Fox Trail
A family walk, picnic and stay experience in the Kinglake Ranges
About
The Cheeky Fox Trail is a family walk and picnic experience in the Kinglake Ranges, Taungurung and Wurundjeri country, about an hour drive from Melbourne.
Designed to help you to reconnect with nature and enjoy a relaxing weekend away with family and friends, The Cheeky Fox Trail includes a two-night stay at Cheeky Fox Retreat and a full day of activities that the whole family will enjoy.
You'll explore and learn about some of Kinglake's key attractions, followed by a picnic in the paddock at Cheeky Fox Retreat, complete with food, drinks, and games. Your home for the weekend is a large, six-bedroom house with a swimming pool, situated on 50 private acres with spectacular mountain views.
The Cheeky Fox Trail is inspired by the continuing connection to country of the Traditional Owners of this land, the Taungurung and Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Designed to help you to reconnect with nature and enjoy a relaxing weekend away with family and friends, The Cheeky Fox Trail includes a two-night stay at Cheeky Fox Retreat and a full day of activities that the whole family will enjoy.
You'll explore and learn about some of Kinglake's key attractions, followed by a picnic in the paddock at Cheeky Fox Retreat, complete with food, drinks, and games. Your home for the weekend is a large, six-bedroom house with a swimming pool, situated on 50 private acres with spectacular mountain views.
The Cheeky Fox Trail is inspired by the continuing connection to country of the Traditional Owners of this land, the Taungurung and Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
What's Included
The Cheeky Fox Trail includes two nights' accommodation for up to 10 people, activities, food and games for the all inclusive package price of:
$2,850 incl GST
$2,850 incl GST
Two nights for up to 10 people at Cheeky Fox Retreat
Explore and learn about some of Kinglake's key attractions
A fun, educational and activity based guide book (one per child)
Two large platter boxes prepared by local Kinglake caterer, My Little Country Kitchen
A styled picnic setting will be set up for you in a paddock with beautiful views
A selection of games for the whole family to enjoy
Drinking water and a drinks cooler with ice supplied
The Trail experience is accessible for people with mobility limitations via the use of the Kinglake National Park TrailRider All-Terrain Wheelchair
What's Included
The Cheeky Fox Trail includes two-nights' accommodation for up to 10 people, activities, food and games for the all inclusive package price of:
$2,850 incl GST
$2,850 incl GST
- Two nights for up to 10 people at Cheeky Fox Retreat
- Explore and learn about some of Kinglake's key attractions
- A fun, educational and activity based guide book (one per child)
- Two large platter boxes prepared by local Kinglake caterer, My Little Country Kitchen
- A styled picnic setting will be set up for you in a paddock with beautiful views
- A selection of games for the whole family to enjoy
- Drinking water and a drinks cooler with ice supplied
- The Trail experience is accessible for people with mobility limitations via the use of the Kinglake National Park TrailRider All-Terrain Wheelchair
Accommodation
Included in The Cheeky Fox Trail experience is a two-night stay at Cheeky Fox Retreat, a large, six-bedroom house with a swimming pool, situated on 50 private acres with spectacular mountain views.
Your guide
Your guide for the day is a fun, activity-based Trail guidebook containing directions, maps, colour in pages, games and fun things to see and do at each stop. The book is yours to keep and you'll receive one per child.
You'll learn interesting facts about the area, including its history, native plants and animals and Aboriginal language and stories from the Taungurung people - the Traditional Owners of the land upon which Cheeky Fox Retreat lies.
You'll learn interesting facts about the area, including its history, native plants and animals and Aboriginal language and stories from the Taungurung people - the Traditional Owners of the land upon which Cheeky Fox Retreat lies.
The Trail
Following the Trail guidebook, you'll self-drive to the first stop on the Trail, which is a family friendly walk in the Kinglake National Park. Here you'll learn about post fire regrowth, habitat trees, types of ferns and water sources.
After enjoying a leisurely bushwalk, the Trail will take you to a magical playground in the Kinglake township called Bollygum Park, based on the children's book by Australian author and wildlife artist Garry Fleming.
The last stop is Frank Thomson Reserve, with spectacular views of Melbourne's skyline and is also the location of the Kinglake Bushfire Memorial.
The last stop is Frank Thomson Reserve, with spectacular views of Melbourne's skyline and is also the location of the Kinglake Bushfire Memorial.
Accessible for All
The Trail, including the bush walk, is accessible for people with mobility limitations via the use of a TrailRider All-Terrain Wheelchair, that was kindly donated to the Kinglake community by the local Rotary club. We are working with Parks Victoria to offer this as a service for The Cheeky Fox Trail, so that we can welcome all family members to enjoy the Trail experience. Contact us to discuss if this option is suitable for you.
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Picnic in the Paddock with Games
The Trail is likely to take about an hour and a half, after which you'll return to Cheeky Fox Retreat, where a styled picnic in the paddock will be all set up for you to enjoy, complete with fun lawn games for all to play!
Food & Drink
A delicious picnic lunch will await, prepared by local Kinglake caterer, My Little Country Kitchen. You'll receive two large platter boxes, including a grazing platter with savoury and sweet selections and a generous box of crispy chicken sliders and assorted wraps. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets an be accommodated - let us know when booking if anyone has specific needs or allergies.
A drinks cooler with ice and water will also be supplied.
A drinks cooler with ice and water will also be supplied.
Booking Enquiry
Contact us for availability to book in your family weekend, Trail and picnic experience at Cheeky Fox Retreat!
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