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Self Guide Walk from accommodation to accommodation - 6 day / 5 night |
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6 day / 5 night Hawkesbury River Walk Itinerary (Self Guide) |
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Ref. 436 Includes 4 days walking. Day 1: Starts in Turramurra after 2pm. Accommodation: Turramurra |
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Day 2: Descend through the forest to Gibberagong Waterholes. Aborigines
lived in the Hawkesbury area for at least 47,000 years and this region
is rich in Aboriginal sites. Waterholes such as this one provided an
abundant source of food and allowed the early inhabitants to live
peacefully in this idyllic environment. Next the route follows one of
the branches of the Hawkesbury as it meanders past several picturesque
inlets, each with a unique patch of rainforest habitat. The many
isolated coves and sheltered bays make excellent swimming spots. Finish
the day's walk with a scenic railway trip. Accommodation: Brooklyn area
(B,L,D)Day 3: Today starts with a ride by water taxi, downstream to pretty Patonga beach. The route then leaves the river behind and continues on foot tracks through lush forests over a headland to Pearl Beach. Photo opportunities abound with ocean vistas framed by the silky pink trunks of angophora trees. Visit a native plant arboretum and then stroll along the white, sandy beaches of Broken Bay. Accommodation: Ettalong. (B,D) |
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Day 4: Enjoy a dip in the sea or if today is a Saturday or Sunday,
you can visit the bustling Ettalong markets.  Next, leave the sheltered bay and
enter
Bouddi National Park to find a dramatic change of scenery. At Box
Head you'll be perched on a high vantage point overlooking the
Hawkesbury River Heads. Precipitous cliffs and
secluded coves are the hallmarks of this wild and exposed
place. Accommodation: Hardy's Bay (B,D) |
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| Day 5: Superb coastal walking today.
Feel the wind in your hair as you
stroll along the high cliff tops and scenic boardwalks that hug this
rugged coast. In springtime the heathlands come alive with masses of
colourful wildflowers. Picture postcard bays, secluded sandy beaches and
rocky headlands make this a fitting finale to an exceptional holiday. Accommodation: Hardy's Bay (B,L) |
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| Truly Reference 436 | Prices... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hawkesbury River Self Guide Walk - GENERAL NOTES |
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DEPARTURE DATES: Departs any day of year from 1 March-30 November
except Thursday and Friday, with a minimum of 2 people LOCATION: The Hawkesbury is about 1 hour north of Sydney. Frequent train service GRADING: Walking is 30% easy, 45% moderate, 25% more strenuous. Longest day has 6.5 hours walking (can be reduced) ACCOMMODATION: Bed and breakfasts MEALS: Included meals are noted in the itinerary - (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner WHAT IS INCLUDED: Double/twin share accommodation, meals as per itinerary, luggage transfers, ferry, water taxi and vehicle transfers required for the itinerary, information booklets, insulated lunch bag, map case, walking notes, maps NOT INCLUDED: Local train travel, alcohol, meals not listed in itinerary, cost of getting to and from the Hawkesbury THE BEST TIME TO GO: The summer months of December-March can be hot and humid. By April the temperature and humidity starts to decrease. May-September are usually mild to warm. By November the weather starts to warm up and the humidity increases. NOTE: The itinerary may be modified without notice Click here for more general information about self guide walking holidays |
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The Hawkesbury Trail is a journey
down the river through
three diverse National Parks. It follows the Hawkesbury River
downstream by foot and by ferry as it meanders its way through
the dissected sandstone plateaux of the area. Walk through lush
forests, pass by sleepy river communities that are accessible
only by boat and stroll around bustling marinas housing lavish
motor cruisers and sailing yachts. Some sections of this trip
incorporate different types of river travel - a great way to
meet the locals! Eventually the river reaches the sea and the
dense forests and peaceful river inlets give way to the
breathtakingly beautiful beaches and dramatic cliff tops of the
coast.