Women's Blue Mountains Day Hike Gordan Falls

The day begins at Gordan Falls Reserve. After a welcome via boot tapping and air hugs your local guide will talk you through the exciting day ahead.

You ll set off on Leura Cascades trail, passing a lovely set of waterfalls with trail bridges, allowing you to get up close to the towering falls above. Although there are steep steps in sections, most of the trail has handrails and the bridges are fenced. Bring your hiking poles for extra support.

We ll take it slow. Why rush?

You ll need time for lookout photos, exploring sandstone caves and taking in the beauty of the world heritage area. We ll also find a rocky perch for a delicious morning tea.

The trail soon blends in with The Dardanelles Pass, a challenging section with plenty of well secured steps. The but burn is worthwhile rewarding you with breathtaking views of the Jamison Valley and a toned backside.

Your group will also tackle the Giant Stairway. At 540 metres in length with 911 steps hewn from the cliff face and thirty two steel staircases, the aptly named Giant Stairway climbs almost three hundred metres up below the Three Sisters.

As you reach the top, what really steals your breath away is getting so close to the Three Sisters you can almost touch them!

Time permitting, we ll stop via the local coffee shop to sip and view the distance we just achieved (have some lunch) before making our way back to Gordan Falls Reserve.

DETAILS:

* Meeting location: Gordans Falls Reserve- Lone Pine Avenue, Leura New South Wales 2780

* Date: Sunday 19th July

* Meeting time: 8.20am for a 8.30am start

* Finish time: Between 3.00- 3.30pm

* Distance: 9.2km

* Level: Moderate to challenging in sections. There are a lot of stairs with this hike. Please be comfortable on your feet and willing to walk up and down steps during this hike

* Numbers: Small group of maximum 9 women and 1 guide

* Cost: $139 includes booking fee

INCLUDED:

* Permits and licensing

* National Park fees

* Experienced female guide

* Healthy light lunch (wraps/sandwiches)

* Hot tea and coffee for morning tea

* Morning tea fruit and snacks

* First aid

* Insurance

* Photos of your trip posted in our Facebook Group

HOW FIT DO YOU NEED TO BE?

A good level of fitness is required for this hike. We take regular breaks, stop for plenty of photos and support each other. Expect to be hiking between 4.5-6 hours. Bring your walking poles for extra support up and down steps.

WHAT TO BRING:

* Day pack (large enough to carry 2L water, rain jacket, personal belongings)

* Rain jacket

* Hat & sunscreen

* 2-3 Liters of water

* Comfortable walking shoes

* Sunglasses

* Camera

* Sunglasses

* Personal medication

* Money for a cuppa coffee/tea at the Three Sisters cafe

* Cup for coffee/tea (we have spares, due to Covid we think this is more hygienic)

We re thrilled you re thinking about coming with us! Of course, if you have questions email us at womenwantadventure@outlook.com or check out the FAQ s about trips.

See you in the Blue Mountains on Sunday 19th July.

Monique Farmer - CEO

www.womenwantadventure.com.au

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