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Our experienced guides will equip you with the essential skills needed for an overnight hike during our Women's Six Foot Track Overnight Hike. You'll learn how to pack your backpack ergonomically to prevent discomfort and injury during the hike, determine the ideal weight for your backpack, select and use clothing layers to stay warm and dry throughout the hike, purify water to enjoy hot meals and safe drinking water on the trail, manage blisters and foot care to keep your feet healthy and comfortable during the hike, and set up a tent and campsite.
By the end of this trip, you'll have gained valuable knowledge and practical skills to make your next outdoor adventure safer, more enjoyable, and more self-sufficient.
Details
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and adventure on the Women's Six Foot Track in the Blue Mountains. This overnight hike is designed to help you learn essential skills for overnight hiking, while empowering you to rely on your own resources and build your confidence.
Our experienced guides will teach you everything you need to know about ergonomically packing your backpack, choosing and using clothing layers, setting up a camp, managing blisters and foot care, and more. You'll learn how to purify water and cook on a camping stove, as well as how to navigate the trail using a map and compass.
But this hike isn't just about learning new skills – it's also about connecting with like-minded women who share your passion for the outdoors. You'll hike together, share meals, and camp under the stars in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Gear rental and packing
Please download the packing list on the booking page for what to bring with you.
We offer gear rental to help make your hike as comfortable as possible.
Note: Tents are included in the trip, but please let us know in advance if you prefer to bring your own. If you're looking to buy a single-person tent, we recommend this great option from Anaconda.
* All prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). All prices shown are GST inclusive where applicable.
Leave the bustle of the city behind on this two day women’s overnight hike to Cox River. You will have the chance to cross the Swing Bridge and take a dip in the river.
Meeting at Megalong Valley Tea Rooms, your guide will take you through a welcome briefing and distribute group gear/food. A chance to learn how to best prepare and arrange your pack. Ask us the hard questions, we’re here to help!
From Megalong Valley Tea Rooms, it’s a short 10 minute drive down the road to our starting point. We meet at the Tea Rooms as there is a lot of room to sort gear, a bathroom and a chance to grab a coffee.
The Six Foot Track can be broken into different sections from Katoomba all the way to Jenolan Caves. It's usually a 3 day challenge stretch, however we like pretty things, so choose the more scenic sections from Megalong Valley Road to the Cox River (Swing Bridge) and return.
Please note, the bridge slightly bounces. If you're somone uncomfotable walking across a moving bridge, this might not be the trip for you. It is really fun!
You’ll cross farm land with cows and head into the valley towards the Cox River for a relaxing afternoon at camp.
The following awake to the smell the coffee from your tent. Wake up slow and enjoy relaxing into the morning.
After a pack up at camp, we begin the hreturn hike back to our cars at Megalong Valley Road. If you have the time, we'll stop back past the Tea Rooms for some famous scones (on us!).
Finishing between 1-1.30pm.
While you don't need previous overnight hiking experience, you'll need to be healthy and in reasonable shape. Our goal is to get comfortable carrying a load on our backs, take regular breaks, and support each other. You'll be hiking between 5-6 hours on moderately graded overnight hikes. For extra support, bring your walking poles. We'd love to help. Getting ready for this trip requires regular aerobic exercise 3-4 times a week. Taking those steps while carrying a pack is great for training!
If you're not sure about your fitness level, please contact our team.
If you enjoy moving your body and getting outdoors - you’ll love this trip. You will need at least a good base level of fitness and mobility. The trip involves hiking up steps and hills, while carrying and overnight pack about 15-17kg.
Provided we are advised in advance we are able to cater for vegetarian diets, and can assist with food intolerances. Please ensure you discuss your requirements with us at least a month prior to your trip to determine whether we can cater for your dietary needs.
Almost everyone! Welcome to the community. Most women turn up individually to our trips to connect with others and make friends with like-minded women who enjoy getting outdoors.
The group will share carrying group meal items and sometimes some cooking equipment. Usually cooking equipment is carried by our guides. We will help you arrange your pack and you do not need to worry about allowing for additional space as we will go over the packing process at the pre-trip briefing.
Between 15-17kg. This also depends on the size of the group and how we share some food and camp items. We try and keep our packs as light as possible.
Julia Thompson
16/11/2022
2nd Trip with WWA and my first overnight hike!
A very well-ran trip; the walking is not too hard but enough hills to test out what it's like to hike with a pack. Our guide Rach was amazing! As a local the the Blue Mountains she shared many facts but most of all I loved her fun approach. This is my second trip with WWA but my first overnight hike and now I'm keen for my next one! Maybe Tassie! Thank you Rach and team.
Kim Sainsbury
01/09/2022
Great trip!!
Great trip, have since bought my own pack! Thank you to our guide Alice for all your support.
Dana Bloye
27/10/2021
Loved this trip!!!
Thank you Bindi for making it such a lovely weekend. Will clean and get the vintage gear ready for the next trip 😉 also thank you to the lovely ladies who were in the trip. Had such a lovely time and still have an inner glow of happiness from it.© Copyright 2024 Women Want Adventure. All rights reserved.
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