The Dancing Alpaca walking event
Event location
Description
Organiser: The Dancing Alpaca
walk & meet new people
how it works: attendees will mix into random groups of four on the day and will stop and change groups two additional times during the walk
*the first group to solve The Dancing Alpaca's puzzle on the day will win $1,000 ($250 each) (note: puzzle cut off time to be solved is 1 pm on 15 December 2024 - groups with 3 people or less only receive $250 per person)
*this walk does a 4.7 km circuit of Albert Park Lake
*expect walking delays each time we stop to change groups
*this event requires you to download a free app for event-day communications
note:
*this is not a timed or competitive event
*dogs: dogs are not permitted at this event
*children: this is an adult event for ages 18 and over
*other entertainment or activities: just walking!
*rain: if it rains, this event will continue outdoors (unless it is severe rainfall or the conditions are deemed unsafe)
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