Caving & Hiking – Bungonia National Park

Get out of your comfort zone and explore somewhere new!

Let us introduce you to Bungonia State Conservation Area in the NSW Southern Highlands. This full-day adventure is the perfect place to enjoy the bush and take in some fresh air, whilst developing your skills and confidence.

Our morning hiking session will be a circuit to Becks Gully, taking us on road, trails and off-track to fantastic views of the Shoalhaven River Gorge. We will stop for a morning tea break at a spectacular clifftop location before continuing our hike through light scrub back to our starting point.

A light bbq lunch will be provided along with cold drinks to help recover from the morning exertion before our afternoon caving session which is perfect for first-timers; we’ll have fun exploring the spaces of Grill Cave without testing your claustrophobia! This is not a cave of tight constrictions or vertical ropework though there are several vertical steel ladders to descend/ascend and 1 horizontal steel ladder to cross. There are a few sections where foot and handwork are important as well as chambers where the group can reform and take a rest. We provide helmets and headtorches and 2 guides will work with group members to create a positive experience.

Come with a friend or be ready to make some new ones!

Your guides will provide all necessary instruction to put you at ease. Camping is possible at Bungonia Conservation Area for those who want to stay on the night prior to this event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please contact us for further information. Tickets are $185pp and include:

  • all safety gear and equipment
  • highly qualified guides
  • National Parks day-fees (excludes parking/camping costs)
  • lunch and refreshments
  • photos of your day for you to remember

Our meeting point will be the Ranger Station just inside the Park entrance. Further details will be provided closer to the event date.

Interested in extending your stay? Contact us if you are interested in camping overnight at Bungonia

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Bushwalk – Ghosties Beach

One of our favourite coastal walks!

This is a fantastic location for getting out and about. Our walk will take us from Catherine Hill Bay to explore the coastal trail and Moonie and Ghosties beaches. Along the way, we will stop for morning tea near an amazing cave and do a little exploration(subject to tide/sea state)

This a great way to see the outdoors and see a variety of coastal vegetation and birdlife! This circuit is roughly 8km in length and on a variety of walking terrain.

So why not bring a friend along? Reserve your place below.

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Canberra Weekend Adventure – Paddle, Hike and Bike

Our new Canberra Weekend Adventure is the best way to experience the capital! 

Departing Friday late afternoon, we will be venturing to our nation’s capital city by minivan. This adventure has been timed to coincide with the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. Dependent on the launch schedule, we will enjoy an early morning paddle beneath the colourful hot-air balloons on Lake Burley Griffin, and paddle west on the lake to stop for breakfast at Cafe Sosta. Our hike will take us up the slopes of Mt Ainslie behind the War Memorial and we will also take some time in the afternoon to check out the National Arboretum

The following morning, we will begin our ride with a visit to the balloon launch site near the National Library before cycling around the lakeshore to stop at the Kingston waterfront for breakfast. We plan to cater for beginner to experienced adventurers and will be moving at a relaxed pace. Departure from Canberra should be around 12.30pm.

 

Our two-nights of accommodation is at a large property in Deakin (near Parliament House) – a convenient base for our weekend. Accommodation is arranged on a twin-share basis, and all meals (excluding Sunday breakfast) are to be self-catered. Each person to provide their own hiking gear, however all paddling and cycling equipment will be provided. Shuttle van transfer for meals/shopping can be arranged upon request, so you can sample the best of Canberra’s food scene. We will be making stops on our road journey for Friday night dinner and on Sunday for a cafe lunch.

Strictly limited to a maximum of 7 participants, for an ideal small-group experience.

The Canberra Weekend Adventure is packaged at $485.00 pp (includes accommodation, transfers from Lake Macquarie area, use of kayaking and cycling gear, Sunday breakfast and the services of your experienced guide for the duration). Contact Peter for further information or to ask any questions. 

 

Bike N Hike – Watagans National Park

Fresh air and awesome views on this adventure at the northern end of Watagans National Park

This event with cover about 12km on mountain bike and 2-3km of hiking. Your guide will provide all cycling gear and instruction across the day to help you feel confident and supported. We do not provide e-bikes but the cycling is on flat on undulating dirt road with very little road traffic.

Our journey takes us to an area that provides outstanding views over the Hunter Valley and as far north as the Barrington Tops. We will take regular stops along the way as we travel west by bike then hike to a viewpoint overlooking the Congewai Valley. This is a great spot to enjoy some morning tea., before we reverse our route to find a clifftop lunchsite(Participants will need to supply their own lunch) On our return trip, we will include a break at a dramatic location known ‘Black Stump’. Here we will hike along the base of the cliffs for 500m and hopefully sight some of the local rock wallabies before a final ride back to the start.

Minimum age of participants is 12 years old (must be accompanied by parent or guardian).

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Bushwalk – Upper Gap Creek

An exhilarating walk in the Watagans forest!

This circuit walk starts with a walk into the rainforest with a gentle climb following a trail to a landmark arch before exploring beautiful Gap Creek. After a morning tea break, we will then return part way along our route before descending to enjoy some time at the base of Gap Creek Falls-a majestic drop of over 45m. The final climb back to the the start on a well defined track will certainly raise your pulse but also provide a great sense of achievement.

Come along for this adventure in this beautiful section of Watagans National Park, which is not often visited. We recommend a moderate level of fitness for this 6 km circuit and would encourage participants to wear sturdy footwear.

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Canberra Weekend Adventure – Paddle, Hike and Bike

Our new Canberra Weekend Adventure is the best way to experience the capital! 

Departing Friday late afternoon, we will be venturing to our nation’s capital city by minivan. This adventure has been timed to coincide with the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. Dependent on the launch schedule, we will enjoy an early morning paddle beneath the colourful hot-air balloons on Lake Burley Griffin, and explore the local trails with an afternoon hike. The following day, we will begin with a pancake breakfast and stunning view at the National Arboretum before cycling around the lakeshore to finish at Kingston markets. We plan to cater for beginner to experienced adventurers and will be moving at a relaxed pace. 

 

 

Our two-nights of accommodation is at a large property in Deakin (near Parliament House) – a convenient base for our weekend. Accommodation is arranged on a twin-share basis, and all meals (excluding Sunday breakfast) are to be self-catered. Each person to provide their own hiking gear, however all paddling and cycling equipment will be provided. Shuttle van transfer for meals/shopping can be arranged upon request, so you can sample the best of Canberra’s food scene. We will be making stops on our road journey for Friday night dinner and on Sunday for a cafe lunch.

Strictly limited to a maximum of 7 participants, for an ideal small-group experience.

The Canberra Weekend Adventure is packaged at $450.00 pp (includes accommodation, transfers from Lake Macquarie area, use of kayaking and cycling gear, Sunday breakfast and the services of your experienced guide for the duration). Contact Peter for further information or to ask any questions. 

 

Bushwalk – Upper Gap Creek

An exhilarating walk in the Watagans forest!

This circuit walk starts with bang – an uphill section of road that is sure to get the blood pumping! We’ll descend into the rainforest, following a trail to a landmark arch before exploring beautiful Gap Creek. Climbing along the ridge through open forest, we’ll emerge onto a forestry road which we then follow to our starting location.

Come along for this adventure in this beautiful section of Watagans National Park, which is not often visited. We recommend a moderate level of fitness for this 6 km circuit and would encourage participants to wear sturdy footwear.

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Caving & Hiking – Bungonia National Park

Get out of your comfort zone and explore somewhere new!

Let us introduce you to Bungonia State Conservation Area in the NSW Southern Highlands. This full-day adventure is the perfect place to enjoy the bush and take in some fresh air, whilst developing your skills and confidence.

Our caving session is perfect for first-timers; we’ll have fun exploring the spaces of Grill Cave without testing your claustrophobia! Our hiking session will be a circuit to Becks Gully, taking us on road, trails and off-track to fantastic views of the Shoalhaven River Gorge. 

Come with a friend or be ready to make some new ones. A refreshing sausage sizzle lunch and cold drinks are also included – what’s not to love?

Your guides will provide all necessary gear and instruction to put you at ease. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please contact us for further information. Tickets are $180pp and include:

  • all safety gear and equipment
  • highly qualified guides
  • National Parks day-fees (excludes parking/camping costs)
  • lunch and refreshments
  • photos of your day for you to remember

Our meeting point will be the Ranger Station just inside the Park entrance. Further details will be provided closer to the event date.

Interested in extending your stay? Contact us if you are interested in camping overnight at Bungonia

Read more, see checklists & enquire

Bushwalk – Yuelarbah Trail

Explore one of Newcastle’s best trails

This is a fantastic return walk along the Yuelarbah trail, which forms part of The Great North Walk between Sydney and Newcastle. We will walk along sections of boardwalk, trail, beach and rock-platforms to keep things interesting. Arriving at Merewether Surf Club, we will take a short rest to enjoy a barista-made coffee or hot drink, while watching the surf. The return walk will take us back to our starting point. A great way to see the outdoors! We recommend moderate fitness for this 9km circuit. 

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