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Experience the Unspoiled Beauty of the Budawangs on our Women's Overnight Hike
This is your chance to explore the Budawangs, one of the most stunning and untouched areas in NSW, on foot. Our overnight hike takes you into the heart of Morton National Park, where you'll encounter some of the wildest and remote mountain plateaus, caves, and gullies. With less tourist traffic, you'll experience the true wilderness and adventure that the Budawangs offer.
Our hike starts at Wog Wog campground, where your guide will help you prepare for the journey into Cooyoyo Campground, located in the heart of the Budawangs. The 13km hike each way takes you through diverse landscapes, from mountain plateaus to caves and gullies. On a clear day, you'll see all the way to the coastline, with the famous Mt Didthul (Pigeon House Mountain) in the distance.
It's an overnight hike that should only be considered by women with bushwalking experience, good fitness, and a flexible approach. While the hiking is not overly difficult, the longer distance, carrying items on your back, and sections of rock scrambling will add to the unforgettable experience of your weekend in the wild.
Details
What to pack
Please download the packing list from this booking page (right-hand side).
Getting There
If you're coming from Sydney, plan for a 3-3.5 hour drive to reach our meeting location. If you're coming from Canberra, the drive will take around 2-2.5 hours. Once you arrive, take Charley Forrest Road, a dirt road that's suitable for 2WD vehicles, to reach Wog Wog campground.
Please keep in mind that Wog Wog is a remote area, and there is limited to no reception at our meeting location. As such, please make sure you have enough petrol in your car before leaving for the trip. It's also a good idea to bring along an extra 1L of water to keep in your car for post-hike travels.
Gear hire
*Please indicate when booking. If your gear requirements have changed or you purchase gear, please contact us in the meantime prior to the trip.
* All prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). All prices shown are GST inclusive where applicable.
We’ll start the day meeting at Wog Wog Campground at 8am. After getting to know your fellow hikers and a trip briefing to go over gear and allocate items, you’ll head off, meandering through open forest, then onto an old 4WD track before entering a single foot track.
After an hour you’ll start to reach conglomerate outcrops in the bush. There is a large one on the right hand side of the track called Tinderry Lookout, and can easily be climbed, with extensive views to the west. You will be be amazed by the re-growth post fires and in awe of the resilience of the bush in this section.
From here, we head further into the Budawangs, rewarded with views of the south coast as we begin to reach Corang Arch where we will stop for lunch. Corang Arch is an incredible rock formation. You won’t believe it’s structure until you see it in person!
After lunch, we continue north, scrambling down rocks to reach the base of the valley. Huge rock formations tower above us as we begin are hike further into the valley to find camp.
Once at camp, you will have the chance to explore the magnificent caves and surrounding area without carrying your overnight pack. Our group will set up base, enjoy afternoon tea and a warm cuppa before setting up our tents for the night. Your guide will prepare a warm meal as you watch the sun set over the bushland and sit in awe at the magnificence of this place.
Awake from your tent for a warm cuppa and breakfast. After we pack up our gear, it's back out on the same trail from the day prior. We will stop along the way for morning tea and lunch. Today we may also have the opportunity (weather pending) to check out Corang Arch!
We will be back at our cars at Wog Wog between 2.30-3pm.
To participate in this challenging trip, it is important that you are able to hike between 6-8 hours each day, possess good fitness and mobility for uneven terrain and rock scrambling sections. We kindly ask that you do not book this trip if you have no prior hiking experience. This is a remote and rugged journey, and you must be prepared for long distances, carrying a pack, rock scrambling, and a variety of weather conditions.
To complete this overnight hike, you should already have experience with bushwalking and confidence in your fitness level, including carrying an overnight pack with a weight between 15-18kg. We recommend having experience and training with hill walking while carrying a pack to get the most out of your trip. It is essential that women feel comfortable hiking on uneven terrain, up hills, and steps.
Please note that our trip has a strict "no princess" policy. We want to ensure that all participants are fully prepared for the challenges and rewards of this trip. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in meeting these standards.
This trip is ideal for women who have an active lifestyle and love to explore the great outdoors, even in challenging conditions. While previous overnight hiking experience is recommended, it is not required. However, we do ask that you have prior bushwalking experience and meet the grading requirements of challenging due to the long distances of hiking and carrying an overnight pack.
Yes, we cater for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diets. Unfortunately, we do not cater for FODMAP on this trip. If you have any questions or concerns about your dietary requirements or allergies, please contact us.
Yes, most women attend our trips alone to connect with like-minded women and make friends who enjoy getting outdoors. Our community is welcoming, friendly, and supportive. You will be in good company!
The trip covers 13km of hiking each day, setting up tents, and generally being outdoors for two days. We recommend being in great physical condition with good mobility. This trip is not suitable for someone who is new to exercise and does not maintain a regular exercise routine at home. While you may cover 13km on a general walk at home, this type of hiking is much different. Please contact us if you're unsure about your fitness level. Don't book this trip if you are not physically fit and well.
A downloadable packing list is provided on this booking page. If you have any questions or concerns about packing, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Yes, you can camp at Wog Wog the night before the trip. However, please note that this is a remote camping area with limited to no reception and no water facilities. You will need to bring enough water for the following day's hike, and there is a stream 500m down the trail where the water would need to be treated.
Yes, there is one drop toilet at the campground.
The packs weigh between 16-18kg, depending on the size of the group and how we share some food and camp items. We try to keep our packs as light as possible.
Marg Jervis
08/11/2022
A wonderful experience
This would have to be my 6th or 7th trip with WWA. Had a great time with guide Tracy and the other women, some I had met on previous trips. Thoroughly recommended!
Jules Taylor
08/11/2022
Coming back for the 2-nighter!
This trip is just incredible! I went on my first overnight hike with wwa on the Six Foot Track with guide Rachael and this was my second trip with guide Sophie. The weather was stunning and we got views as far as we could see! We only passed a couple out on a weekend hike the whole time. Sophie was a delight, cooking for us and helping us prepare our packs. Warm layers for nighttime and a good sleeping bag liner is required! But I did do this trip early June. 100% agree that 1 night is not enough out here, that would be my only fault but I'll be coming back for the Castle and the 2-nighter trip. Thank you so much Sophie and loved your Anzac biscuits!
Melissa Engelen
08/11/2022
Can't believe I didn't know this place existed!!!
The whole trip went above and beyond my expectations. Tracy our guide is very knowledgeable as a local in the area and all we did was laugh. Trace went out of her way to help, leading the way during the hike but also making sure meal times and camp set up was perfect. I loved our campsite and sharing the experince with other women. Brilliant 5* from Stacy and I. Thank you!!!
Willa Huston
03/05/2022
Best overnight hike in NSW!!!
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