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Women's Six Foot Track Overnight Hike // 25th - 26th August

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Summary

Getting from point A to B using just your own two feet, while carrying everything on your back is incredibly empowering.

But when you’re new to the scene, it can be a bit daunting. What should you carry? How do you pack light? Surely you don’t have to bring cans of food, right?

Leave the cans for your cute cat. 

Our Women’s Six Foot Track is a overnight experience to help you build knowledge, get equipped and fall in love with spending a night under the stars. 

Let this be the beginning of your “exciting hiking chapter” with countless trails to explore in epic locations. 

  • Traditional land owners: Dharug, Gundungurra, Wanaruah, Wiradjuri, Darkinjung and Tharawal Nations
  • Location: Blue Mountains // NSW
  • Meeting: Megalong Valley Tea Rooms, Megalong Valley (would famous scones)
  • Meeting time: 9.30am 
  • Finish time: Between 1-1.30 day two 
  • Grade: Moderate. Women should feel confident to be on their feet for a full day hiking with an overnight pack
  • Fitness/expectations: Physical exercise should not be new to you. We recommend participating in aerobic activity 2-3 times per week and incorporate some hills and stairs
  • Pack weight: Approx 13- 15kg
  • Distance: 6.5km each day 
  • Age: Women over 18 years 
  • Numbers: Maximum 10 women

WE'LL HELP YOU LEARN

  • How to pack your backpack ergonomically
  • How much your backpack should weigh
  • How to choose + use your clothing layers
  • How to choose a camping stove
  • How to purify water
  • How to manage blisters + foot care
  • How to set up a tent/camp

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Details

WHAT TO PACK

  • Hiking backpack 55-65L capacity. Unless hiring (see below)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping bag liner for cooler months
  • Sleeping mat (insulated)
  • 2L water. We suggest a 2L bladder + 1L water bottle 
  • Head torch with spare batteries 
  • Wet weather (waterproof jacket with hood and waterproof pants)
  • Fleece jumper
  • 1x hiking shirt (merino material is best)
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Thermal top (very essential)
  • Thermal bottoms (very essential)
  • Lightweight camp trousers
  • Walking boots or shoes that are well worn in
  • 2x pair of hiking socks (merino material is best)
  • Underwear 
  • Camera or phone to take photos 
  • Personal medication and sunscreen
  • Hat and sunglasses
    Warm clothes for the night (you can wear your thermal top)
  • Beanie and gloves in colder weather 
  • Lip balm
  • Small packet of tissues and toilet paper
  • Personal blister pack
  • Toiletries + ear plugs
  • Rubbish bag (for dirty or wet items)
  • Hiking poles (optional)
  • Thongs or camp shoes

GEAR HIRE

  • Hiking Pack - $40
  • Hiking poles - $20

* Tents are included, but we must know prior. If you're looking to buy a simple, great little single person tent. We recommend this single tent from Anaconda.

FAQS

From what to wear to is Chris Hemsworth single, our FAQs are such know-it-alls. Check them out here.   

  • I’ve been on a few day hikes with Women Want Adventure but never overnight, would this trip be suited for me? As long as you feel comfortable to walk up and down steps carrying your pack of 12-15kg. Having experience bushwalking is great and you will be more suited for this trip.
  • Because the trip is graded moderate, does this mean first timers to overnight hiking can’t attend? Not at all. We want to make sure women who book don’t get a surprise of what it’s like to walk up and down steps, along soft sand, on loose terrain and crossing inlets. This trip is still suitable for first timers, come along!
  • Should I bring my own Jet Boil for boiling water? No need. Your guide will have water boiled for you. 
  • Can I bring my daughter, she’s 17? Sorry, this trip is over 18 years only.
  • Is it steep? There are hills into the valley and steps.
  • What if it’s raining, does the trip still go ahead? Yes, the trip goes ahead if it is raining. We will advise of any cancellations due to severe weather events.
  • Can I bring my own tent and pack? Yes of course! Please make sure it is suitable to carry in your overnight pack.
  • Do we share group gear? Sharing is caring. Yes, we will allocate gear between the group. 
  • Does WWA orgnaise transport? Sorry, not our thing! 



Some boring, but important stuff!

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

Because many of us skim read... here is a quick cancellation summary:

1. 0 to 10 days: No refund

2. 10 to 30 days: 50% refund

3. 31 or more days: 75% refund

* All prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). All prices shown are GST inclusive where applicable.

Itinerary

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 does swing! 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.

Inclusions

INCLUDED:
  • 2 person tents - You can bring your single lightweight tent if it is compact. View example 
  • Camping fee at the Sit Ft Eco Lodge per person
  • Waterproof pack liners and covers 
  • One breakfast, one lunch, one dinner and all snacks
  • Hot scones on return to the Tea Rooms on Sunday! Yay, scones 
  • Tea and coffee
  • Eating utensils and mess kits 
  • Group camping equipment included: stove, pots, tarp, etc
  • Emergency communications and first aid kits
  • NSW National Park Eco Pass Licensing and permits
  • Camping and National Park fees 
  • Photos of your trip posted in a private Facebook Page
EXCLUDED:
  • Sleeping mat 
  • Hiking pack 
  • Sleeping bag
  • Travel to and from meeting location
  • Pre and post accommodation (see our suggestions in the itinerary section)
  • Insurance 
  • Coffee at the tea rooms 

Grading

Grading: Moderate

Though you don’t need any overnighter experience, you should be in good physical condition; good enough to hike 6.5 kilometres on each day with a pack weighing 13-15 kilograms. moderate 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 3.4-4 hours each day. Bring your walking poles for extra support up and down steps.  

Reviews

Dana Bloye 27/10/2021
    5 / 5 rating

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.

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