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SMALL GROUP GUIDED WALK - South East Lighthouses of Australia |
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Multi centre accommodation in NSW and Victoria (Itinerary starts and ends in Canberra) |
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8 days / 7 nights South East Lighthouses Walk Itinerary Guided |
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 Day 1:
Approx 10am start in
Canberra. Airport and city hotels pickups can be arranged. Be taken by
road to the coast at Narooma. In the afternoon there is a
boat trip to Montague Island and a tour of the lighthouse (pictured).
Overnight in Narooma.Day 2: Travel south to Eden. Walk the first section of the 'Light to Light' walk in southern Ben Boyd National Park. Dramatic coastal scenery unfolds as one lighthouse disappears from view and the next one looms ahead. Overnight is split between Green Cape Lighthouse, pictured at top of page (half the group) and Wonboyn Lake Resort (half the group). Day 3: The day begins with a tour of Green Cape Lighthouse. In the afternoon you will complete the remainder of the 'Light to Light' walk. Overnight is again split between Green Cape Lighthouse (half the group), and Wonboyn Lake Resort (half the group). Day 4: Enjoy a scenic drive to the seaside village of Mallacoota in Victoria, followed by a morning walk highlighting the different habitats in the Mallacoota Inlet area. In the afternoon take an easy walk along the shores of the inlet where water birds abound. Stay for 2 nights at Gipsy Point Lodge, a bird lovers’ paradise set on the banks of the Genoa River. Day 5: A morning climb up Genoa Peak for a great panoramic view. Ladders assist on the last part of the climb. Then have lunch at the delightful and secluded Genoa Falls. The afternoon is free for you to relax and enjoy the special atmosphere of Gypsy Point Lodge. Bird enthusiasts can join the guide on a bird watching walk or you can paddle a canoe on the river or just chill out.  Day 6: Time to head south to Croajingolong National Park. The walk today is a major highlight as you cover more than 20 kilometres of the locally famous Wilderness Coast Walk. your goal being the Point Hicks Lighthouse. A shorter walk option will also be offered. You will spend 2 nights in the lighthouse keepers cottages at Point Hicks - a fabulous position to watch the sun set and rise again bright and early the next morning. Day 7: Begin with a tour of the lighthouse followed by a day walk in the area. You will stroll along a sandy beach, traverse the largest sand dunes in Victoria and visit a shipwreck site. An easier walk option will also be offered. Day 8: You are driven back to Canberra, arriving at around 4pm. |
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South East Lighthouses Small Group Guided Walk - GENERAL NOTES |
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DEPARTURE DATES:
2008: 7 Nov; 16 Nov 2009: TBA LOCATION: Starts and finishes in Canberra - total mini bus travel on the itinerary is approximately 1400 km. GRADING: You should be in reasonable shape - but there’s certainly no need to be an iron man or woman! Two guides on the trip means harder and easier walk options can be offered. Full day walks will generally involve 4-6 hours on the track at a moderate pace. Those who like really long walks won’t be disappointed - there are a couple of 20km walks to keep you happy - and of course shorter options for the not-so-inclined! Note that you will need to carry a day pack including picnic lunch. ACCOMMODATION: Comfortable motel with ocean vistas in Narooma. At the two historic lighthouses, Green Cape and Point Hicks, the bathroom facilities are shared. Cosy cabins are the accommodation at Lake Womboyn. Two nights will be spent at award winning Gipsy Point Lodge in a bushland setting overlooking the Genoa River. All rooms have en suite bathrooms and the property features landscaped gardens and large living areas with panorama windows. The restaurant is featured in 'The Age' Good Food Guide. Single travellers please note: If you would like to twin share the guides will endeavour to match you with another person of the same sex. If this is not possible you will need to pay the rate for a single room. Share partners will be allocated on the basis of who booked first. MEALS: Included meals are - 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners GUIDING: You will be accompanied by two knowledgeable and highly experienced guides - with two guides you will be offered easier and harder walk options. Their role is to lead you safely through the range of environments, provide information about the areas you are walking through and generally assist you to get the most out of your holiday. WHAT IS INCLUDED: Guiding (2 guides), 7 nights accommodation, most meals (7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners), all transport ex Canberra Airport or city hotels, boat trip to Montague Island, Green Cape, Point Hicks and Montague Island Lighthouse Tours, National Park Fees, information books and map, map case, insulated lunch bag NOT INCLUDED: Alcohol, meals not listed in itinerary NOTE: The itinerary 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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This walking holiday includes a section of
spectacular coastline from southern NSW to the eastern most part
of Victoria. There are coastal walks on sandy beaches and cliff
top tracks through colourful heathland - including the 'Light to
Light' walk in Ben Boyd National Park and a section of the
'Wilderness Coast Walk' in Croajingolong National Park. There
are also river and lakeside walks in the Mallacoota area plus a
couple of peaks to climb that overlook this scenic stretch of
coast.