Women Embrace Hiking - Berowra - Mt Kuring-Gai via Lyrebird Gully

About the Hike: 

This walk explores three valleys, beautiful bushland and some fantastic sandstone overhangs. We will take our time to enjoy the many creek side rest areas along the way. We are in for a treat as we pass by Lyre Bird Waterfall and The Lyrebird caves are a series of notable sandstone overhangs on the eastern side of Lyrebird Gully. Make sure you pack your swimmers and a towel If the weather is warm as we stop at a beautiful natural pool for a picnic lunch - a perfect spot for a dip on a warm day. We will take a side trip to Naa Badu Lookout which offers magnificent views south over Berowra Creek as well as over Sams and Calna Creeks. Naa Badu means ‘See water' in the Aboriginal tribal language of the Dharug people. This hike is graded 4/ hard and we recommend you have a moderate to high level of fitness. 

Details:

Date: Saturday 10th June, 2023

Meeting Time: 8:30 am

Meeting Point: Berowra Train Station NSW. Details of the exact meeting point will be sent to you upon registration. 

Maximum Numbers: there will be a maximum of 14 plus your WEA leaders

Fitness Level: A moderately high level of fitness is required 

Experience: previous hiking/bushwalking experience recommended 

Length: the hike is approximately 10 kms long and will take us between 4 - 5 hours to complete

Hike Grading: This hike is graded 4. To learn more about the grading system Click here

Cost: $110

Inclusions: 

• National Parks Licencing Fees
• WEA Wilderness first aid qualified leaders
• A healthy packed lunch, snacks and afternoon tea including, salad wraps and home-baked goodies. We cater for dietary requirements, please let us know of anything dietary at time of booking. 
• Photos of your adventure that will be posted on our Facebook event page for you
• Fun and adventure with a bunch of like minded, fun loving women!

FAQS

What do I need to bring?

-day pack (to carry your personal belongings)

-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 and extra layer (in case of cold/ wet 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)

-we recommend leaving an extra set of clothes in the car for after the hike in case we run into cold or wet weather along the way

-a towel and swimmers is optional as we stop at a beautiful natural swimming pool to have a picnic lunch

How fit do I need to be? This hike covers approx 10 kms of moderate levels of terrain. You will need a moderately level of fitness to participate on this walk. If you are not sure if you are fit enough for the walk please contact us on info@womenembraceadventure.com.au and we will be happy to give you a call to discuss. 

This trail is not handicapped accessible at this time and pets are not allowed. 

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 14 women your plus your WEA guides.

Stay Safe Procedures:

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Your booking is final once your payment is processed and a confirmation email is sent to you.

No refunds will be given but you can pay it forward to another lady over the age of 18. Please email us at least 24 hours before the adventure and provide her contact details. This is an all-weather event. If cancelled by Women Embrace Adventure, a credit or full refund will be provided.

This is a women's only adventure. Valid for sale until sold out. Advertised prices are per person. Prices are correct as of 13 January 2023 and are subject to availability, withdrawal and change at any time without notice due to fluctuations in charges and currency.

All current government safety and health guidelines at the time of booking and departure must be adhered to, including all Covid-19 requirements. Any additional costs related to but not limited to government travel restrictions are the responsibility of the individual traveller and not Women Embrace Adventure. If this trip is undersubscribed or in circumstances where external events affect the viability or safety of this trip to go ahead, Women Embrace Adventure reserves the right to cancel or reschedule and to exclude/remove any participants from this trip.

We hope you can join us!