Women Embrace Hiking - Wednesday Wangi Wangi Walk

This hike is a women’s only guided hike along the Wangi Wangi walking track in Wangi Wangi State Conservation Area with your Women Embrace Adventure host leading the way.​

About the Hike: The walk is a 7-8km guided walk along the waterfront walking into Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area at Wangi Point. We'll start walking on the waterfront walking path towards Wangi Point then take a peaceful bushwalk through towering forests to the shores of Lake Macquarie on the Wangi circuit walking track, with wonderful scenic views of Pulbah Island, birdwatching and beautiful Lake Macquarie. The serene bushwalk through towering trees gives you the feeling you’re a million miles away from the suburbs, though it’s not far at all. We walk through the Gun Emplacement site at Wangi Wangi which played an important role in Australia's defence system during World War II at a time when invasion from Japan was considered a real possibility. The guns provided anti-aircraft protection for the Rathmines Catalina Sea Plane Base, where many RAAF officers were trained during the course of World War II. The site remains important to the ex-military personnel who trained and served at the base, along with the wider Wangi Wangi community, who regard it as part of their history and heritage. The walk does include a few hills and bush steps along the way. We recommend you have a moderate fitness level to ensure it is an enjoyable walk for you as we are covering quite a distance. Your hosts are wilderness first aid qualified. We will enjoy a delicious homemade morning tea and a hot drink in the park after our walk. 

Details:

Date: Wednesday 16 November

Meeting Time: 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start

Meeting point: Dobell Park - exact meeting point will be sent to you in an email and text closer to the date. 

Maximum Numbers: 14 plus your WEA guides 

Fitness Level: A moderate level of fitness is required. 

Experience: no hiking experience is needed, but you must have a moderate level of fitness and be able to walk 7-8 km. 

Length: we'll walk 7-8kms, which will take us approximately 3 hours

Cost: $35

Inclusions: 

• Parks Licencing and fees
• Wilderness first aid qualified leader
• Morning tea including hot drinks and home-baked goodies (we can cater for dietary requirements so please let us know at the time of booking) 
• Photos of your adventure will be posted on our Facebook event page for you

How fit do I need to be? This hike covers approx 7-8kms of moderate walking there are some stairs, some hills, uneven levels of terrain as well as some paved walkways and grasslands - it's 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, and 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)

-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 in case 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 14 women plus your WEA guides.

Stay Safe Procedures: To prioritise the well-being of women, staff and our community, Women Embrace Adventure is taking important measures to limit the transmission of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Please stay home if you or your family are unwell.

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

By making a booking you agree to and accept our terms and conditions, including these Terms and Conditions, our Covid-19 Policy and the Waiver of Liability.

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’ (your spot can be transferred 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  4 October 2022  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.