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5 days / 4 nights Blue Mountains Itinerary Guided Walking |
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Ref. 449 Includes 3 days of walking. Day 1: Make your own way to Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. The itinerary starts any time after 2pm with no walking today (although an optional walk is available). Overnight accommodation: Blackheath 
Day 2: Skirt around sheer cliff tops to see Bridal Veil
Falls plummet 180 metres in a single drop! Enjoy breathtaking
views from Govetts Leap, at the same time discovering why the Blue
Mountains appear blue. Then descend into the depths of the Grand Canyon
(pictured) where surreal forest giants tower overhead and the path allows
glimpses into the deep, dark clefts of the canyon itself. Overnight
accommodation: BlackheathDay 3: Take an exhilarating ride down the Scenic Railway into the depths of the rainforest then retrace the route used by coal miners over 100 years ago. Mining relics, tunnels and adits can be seen along the way and observant walkers are often rewarded with a glimpse of an elusive lyrebird. Lunch today will be shared with flocks of cheeky currawongs at an impressive rocky outcrop called Ruined Castle. Will you rise to the Furber Challenge? An alternative to riding up the Scenic Railway, this track climbs steeply through dense rainforest past delightful waterfalls and pretty grottoes. Overnight accommodation: Katoomba Day 4: Learn the Aboriginal legend of how the famous 3 Sisters were formed as you descend the 862 steps of the Giant Stairway. Then its away from the throng of tourists and into the depths of Leura Forest. Delicate ferns and mosses hug the rainforest trees as filtered sunlight creates a magical scene. Overnight accommodation: Leura Day 5: The itinerary finishes after breakfast |
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Ref. 450 Includes 5 days of walking. Day 1: Make your own way to Mt Victoria in the Blue Mountains. The itinerary starts any time after 2pm. Overnight accommodation: Mt Victoria Day 2: The walk begins with an easy climb to the highest point in the mountains, Mt Piddington, followed by a descent through remote forest into the heart of Cox's Cave. Marvel at the tenacity of the early explorers who forged a route through this rugged terrain! There is more remote walking this afternoon as you explore the first pretty canyon, emerging into a huge natural rock amphitheatre. Finish the day with a stroll through magnificent rhododendron gardens nearby. Overnight accommodation: Blackheath Day 3: Skirt around sheer cliff tops to see Bridal Veil Falls plummet 180 metres in a single drop! Enjoy breathtaking views from Govetts Leap, at the same time discovering why the Blue Mountains appear blue. |
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Blue Mountains Small Group Guided Walk - GENERAL NOTES |
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DEPARTURE DATES: 5 day itinerary: Any day (except during July) - subject to a minimum of 2 guests booking together 7 day itinerary: Any day (except during July) - subject to a minimum of 2 guests booking together LOCATION: The Blue Mountains area is about 2 hours west of Sydney, easily accessible by local train or car. Private transfers from Sydney airport or city hotels can also be arranged on request. GRADING: Walking is 30% easy, 35% moderate, 35% more strenuous. Longest day has 6.5 hours walking (can be reduced - good public transport allows you to shorten walks if required). ACCOMMODATION: Guest houses, bed and breakfasts WHAT IS INCLUDED: 5 day itinerary: 4 nights accommodation, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, luggage transfers, National Park fees, Scenicworld pass including Scenic Railway ride and gondola ride, information booklets, insulated lunch bag, map case, walking notes, maps, guiding. 7 day itinerary: 6 nights accommodation, 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners, luggage transfers, National Park fees, Scenicworld pass including Scenic Railway ride & Sceniscender gondola ride, information booklets, insulated lunch bag, map case, walking notes, maps, guiding (on guided itineraries). NOT INCLUDED: Local train travel to and from Blue Mountains, Scenic Railway, alcohol, meals not listed in itinerary THE BEST TIME TO GO: Available all year except July. October-November is usually mild to warm. Temperatures warm up from December-February. March-April is usually cool to mild. Temperatures drop from May onwards and the days are cool to cold. July brings occasional snowfalls. Warmer, spring weather returns around September. NOTE: The itineraries may be modified without notice A guided trip is for those who enjoy the camaraderie of a group, want to meet other like-minded walkers or prefer to walk with a knowledgeable guide. Come with a friend or come alone - either way you will soon make new friends. The group sizes are always small - usually 8 - 14 people. Participants can be of any nationality, any age, alone or accompanied. Some are experienced walkers, some first-timers. People travelling alone will share a twin room with someone of the same sex, or else pay a single supplement for a private room. Click General Information about small group guided walks. |
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The
Blue Mountains are dramatically wild and yet are within a couple
of hours travelling of central Sydney. Their beauty and botanical
significance have been recognised
with a prestigious World Heritage listing. The famous
Three Sisters rock formation, towering cliffs, dramatic lookouts
and numerous cascading waterfalls await walkers. Explore remote
rainforests, descend into the depths of pretty canyons and walk
along trails that hug the sheer cliff faces. Emerge from the
National Park at the end of each day's walking to be pampered in
style in hand-selected accommodation with most meals included.
