Embrace Walking and Whale Watching - Wallarah Coastal Walk, Caves Beach NSW

A hike with scenery to rival the great walks around the world, what can we say except this is a spectacular part of the word to wander around! Join us to explore this beautiful coast and watch the Whales as they migrate along the coastline. 

About the Hike: Wallarah Coastal Walk is approx 8 kms, a grade 4, return hike that will take us about 2.5 - 3 hrs to complete. We'll start at Caves Beach, NSW and travel along the coastline, where there are many opportunities to stop, relax and take photos of the amazing scenery and do some Whale watching. We'll meander through coastal heath vegetation, along rocky outcrops and through bushlands before stopping for morning tea at a beautiful headland. If we are in luck we will be able to see the humpbacks make their way along the beautiful coastline to the warm waters of Tropical North Queensland 

Details:

Meeting Time: 7:45am for a 8:00am start

Meeting Point: Caves Beach, NSW. Details of the exact meeting point will be sent in your registration email.

Maximum Numbers: 8 plus your WEA guides

Fitness Level: A moderate level of fitness is required 

Experience: no experience needed

Length: walk is approximately 8kms long and will take us 2- 3hours

Cost: $35 

Inclusions: 

• Parks Licencing and fees
• Wilderness first aid qualified leader
• Morning tea including hot drinks and home baked goodies
• Photos of your adventure that will be posted on out facebook event page for you

How fit do I need to be? This hike covers approx 8 kms of moderate to hard (4), there are some stairs, some hills, uneven levels of terrain as well as some paved walkways and grasslands, its got a bit of everything.  You'll need a moderate level of fitness to join us on this walk. If you're not sure about your fitness level just give us a ring, we're happy to have a chat and give you all the details. This trail is not handicapped accessible at this time and pets are not allowed. 

What do I need to bring?

-day pack (to carry your personal belongings)

-wear hiking boots, sturdy joggers or trail runners are needed

-hat

-sunscreen and sun protective clothing

-bug spray

-any personal medications you may need (asthma puffer/epi-pen etc)

-waterproof jacket (in case of cold/ wet weather)

-an extra warm layer in case of cold / windy weather

-at least 2 litres of water (remember we will be walking for quite a few hours and there are no water fill-up points along the way)

-leave an extra set of clothes in the car to change into afterwards incase we run into cold or wet weather on our walk

I'll be coming on my own, is that ok?  

Not a problem at all!  Lots of women come on their own to our adventures. Your Women Embrace Adventure host will make sure everyone is introduced before we set off on this beautiful hike. We always have lots of fun, there is no pressure, no judgment, and lots of encouragement from everyone.  By the end of the hike, you may have just found some new adventure friends!

How many will be on our Hike?  We keep our adventures quite personal. On this adventure there will be no more than 8 women your plus your guides.

Stay Safe Procedures: To prioritise the wellbeing of women, staff and our community, Women Embrace Adventure is taking important measures to limit the transmission of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

*Contactless registration 

*Zero share equipment, utensils

*Providing hand sanitiser to use at the start and during each adventure

*Ensuring social distancing throughout adventure

Before attending an adventure, please:

*Stay home if you or your family are unwell

*Wash your hands before joining us and use hand sanitiser often

*Continue to social distance

*Read our full Covid-19 T&C's for full details https://www.womenembraceadventure.com.au/t-c 

T&C's: Payment for WEA half day and full day adventures are final once you receive a confirmation email.  No refunds will be given but can be transferred to another lady over the age of 18, please email us before the adventure and provide her contact details. This is an all-weather event. If cancelled by Women Embrace Adventure a full refund will be provided. For full T&Cs see our webpage ( https://www.womenembraceadventure.com.au/t-c). By purchasing this ticket you have agreed to our Terms and Conditions. If you have any questions please get in touch at info@womenadventure.com.au.  If you need to make contact on the day of the event give Katrina a ring on 0437711683. Looking forward to seeing you there!