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Introductory to Moderate

Traveller Rating

 

Activities
  • Bushwalking - on track
Accommodation
  • Overnight accommodation in Katoomba
Meals
  • 1 Dinner
  • 3 Lunches
  • 2 Breakfasts

3 Days$1395AUD

Trip Code: BMWJ

Blue Mountains best walks with accommodation Trip highlights


  • Three days exploring ancient and spectacular landscapes with only a day pack
  • Overnight accommodation at Katoomba's historic landmark - The Carrington Hotel

Less than 2-hours drive west of Sydney is the world-heritage listed Greater Blue Mountains. Consisting of over a million hectares, the Blue Mountains is renowned for some of the best walks in Australia.

We've created this three-day small-group walking adventure so you can explore the best of the upper Blue Mountains before retiring to the comforts and yesteryear elegance of The Carrington Hotel at night.

Each of the walks will provide an immersive experience heightened by the passion and knowledge of our guides.

Join us now to experience the best of the Blue Mountains - in comfort.

Activities:

Itinerary

Following a meet-and-greet and briefing by your guide/s at the BMAC office (usually held at 8am) in Katoomba, we'll make our way to the town of Wentworth Falls. The short drive will conclude at Conservation Hut where we'll disembark and begin our explorations on foot. It won't be long before you'll enjoy grand views southward across the Jamison Valley towards the ever-present Mount Solitary and beyond. We'll continue along the scenic trails atop the escarpment as we head towards the iconic Wentworth Falls. Renowned as one of the most stunning waterfalls of the Blue Mountains, we'll start our discovery of this iconic natural wonder at the point it begins its dramatic vertical descent. What better way to experience the sheer scale of the escarpments and the passage of Wentworth Falls than to descend the Grand Stairway. Carved into the sandstone, you will be able to marvel both at the creation of the trail and the natural wonders that surround you. Once we've descended Slacks Stairs to the base of the Falls, we'll pause to take it all in and perhaps the brave may test the water with a quick dip. We'll then connect with Wentworth Pass and travel towards the Valley of the Waters through beautiful forests punctuated by the ever-present cascades of numerous creeks and minor waterfalls. As our trail begins its climb through the Valley of the Waters we'll be immersed in beautiful lush moist rainforest. Numerous waterfalls, including the most well known Empress Falls, will be enjoyed as we amble our way upwards to where we began our day.

Meals:  L,D

Today's walk is the longest for our three days together and the most rewarding. We'll start our adventure from Leura Cascades just outside the National Park. Following the tumbling Leura Falls Creek as it makes its way towards the Jamison Valley, we walk through delightful forest and past the first of the day's grand views. The descent into Jamison Valley is via some of the most stunning lush greenery of the upper Mountains. Crossing small creeks, passing numerous waterfalls, we arrive at Leura Forest. The varied song of Lyrebirds can be enjoyed as we pause to soak up this most beautiful place. Onward we journey beneath the Three Sisters away from the crowds gathered at the popular lookouts of Echo Point. The journey along Federal Pass takes us past the relics of the shale mines at the base of the towering cliffs of the Jamison Valley escarpment and on towards our goal for the day - the Ruined Castle. After enjoying the vast views south into the wilderness of the Southern Blue Mountains and back towards Katoomba across the Jamison Valley, we'll exit the valley via The Golden Stairs to our awaiting minibus. A short drive with expansive views east and west will see us arrive at your accommodation. This evening's dinner is yours to decide from the many options that Katoomba has to offer. Ask us for our recommendations.

Meals:  B,L

The historic Grand Canyon walking loop was first established in 1907 and is one of the most popular walks in the Blue Mountains. The Grand Canyon walk is a not-to-be-missed Blue Mountains classic, exploring some of the areas most diverse and spectacular ecosystems from the scrubby and harsh dry sclerophyll forest to otherworldly cool-temperate rainforests. Upon arriving in the heart of the Grand Canyon, we'll hike amongst the Coachwood and Sassafras trees through a luscious rainforest chasm with towering sandstone walls lined with mosses and ferns. Your guide will share local secrets and interpret the unique environment - and we'll take the time to absorb our natural surrounds. After a gradual climb we will emerge from the Canyon at Evans Lookout where we'll enjoy views over the Grose Valley Wilderness. We'll finish our final day together at a local cafe or micro-brewery to share our favourite discoveries and perhaps talk of future travels. Trip concludes around mid-afternoon - no later than 4pm.

Meals:  B,L


Inclusions

  • Our pick of the best Blue Mountains walks
  • Professional, knowledgeable and passionate guide(s)
  • 2 nights accommodation in Katoomba (including 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner)
  • Hearty gourmet trail lunch each day
  • National Park entrance fees
  • Transport by private minibus
  • Emergency communications and group first aid kit

  • Daypack
  • Travel to and from Katoomba
  • Accommodation before or after the trip
  • Second nights dinner allowing you to discover the many dining options Katoomba has to offer
  • Items of a personal nature: alcoholic beverages, car parking etc
  • Travel insurance

Accommodation


Suitability

Introductory to Moderate

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We believe our walking adventures are heaps of fun, and we want to ensure you have the best experience possible. It’s important to us that you have the fitness and skills to enjoy your time with us so please read on. For our full day bush walking experiences, participants require a good level of fitness and must be willing and able to walk over rugged terrain with some steep ascents and descents. In order to complete this walk you should already have a good level of fitness and ideally undertake regular exercise three or fours times a week. Experience hill walking with a day pack is recommended. Participants will get the most out of their walk if they feel comfortable walking up and down stairs and on uneven ground.


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$1395AUD

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Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed The Iconic Blue Mountains Walk trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. Once you’ve booked, we will supply you with a Pre-Departure document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead.


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Positive Impact Travel

By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.

Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the world’s largest and most awarded carbon project developer, South Pole, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in developing countries.

Supported projects are based on internationally recognised standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.