Women's Blue Mountains Fern Bower Hike Saturday 26th August

Highlights

• Experience the Blue Mountains National Park, one of Australia s most beautiful national parks
• Visit towering waterfalls and iconic views
• Marvel at the iconic Three Sisters
• Walk with like-minded women at at a slow pace
• Enjoy delicious and healthy food prepared by your local guide

Our group sets off on Leura Cascades trail, passing 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 support.

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 blends in with The Dardanelles Pass, a harder section with plenty of well secured steps. The but burn is worthwhile rewarding you with breathtaking views of the Jamison Valley.

It's then onto the Giant Stairway, towering up the sandstone cliffs where you will see the Three Sisters in all their glory.

Details

• Traditional owners: Dharug, Gundungurra, Wanaruah, Wiradjuri, Darkinjung and Tharawal Nations
• Meeting location: 90 Cliff Dr, Katoomba NSW 2780
• Meeting time: 8.30am, please arrive at 8.15am we we can depart at 8.30am
• Finish time: 3.00pm
• Distance: 12 km
• Grade: Moderate to hard in sections with steep steps

Included

• Permits and licensing
• National Park fees
• Experienced female guide
• Healthy gourmet lunch
• Tea and coffee
• Morning tea fruit and snacks
• First aid
• Photos of your trip posted in our Facebook Group

Fitness

To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, we recommend that participants have a moderate level of fitness for this hike. Rest assured that we will take regular breaks, stop for plenty of photos, and support each other throughout the hike. The duration of the hike is between 5-6 hours. If you find that walking up steep stairs can be challenging, bringing walking poles for extra support is a great idea. Please note that you will be walking up many steep stairs and should be comfortable walking up about (9 floors). Please be aware that the stairs can be very steep in some sections.

Please bring

• Day pack (large enough to carry 2L water, rain jacket, personal belongings)
• Rain jacket
• Hat & sunscreen
• 2 L water
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses
• Camera or phone
• Personal medication
• Money for a cup of coffee/tea at the Three Sisters cafe

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Cancellation options

If you need to cancel, please refer to our T&C's HERE.

1. 0 to 10 days: No refund

2. 10 to 30 days: 50% refund

3. 31 or more days: 75% refund