Current Available Tour Descriptions
🍃Northern Blue Mountains Escape🍃
Most People in Sydney will have visited the Blue Mountains in some form or another at least once so far in their lives. But how many can attest to have spent a good amount of time in the Northern Blue Mountains away from Katoomba/Leura and even moreso walking trails around the Northern Blueys? Figure the Northern Grose, Bell, Bilpin, Wollemi, Mount Banks? Join Hikeandseek on a day of adventure and grand vistas around the lesser ventured Northern Blue Mountains. This tour is well suited for those looking for longer distances of walking. To cap off the day we will stop by a few nice stops for refreshments and local foodie joints such as Cider breweries, orchards and bakeries.
🌄Meeting Time and Location:
6:30am - Outside Rydges Hotel World Square 389 Pitt St, Sydney City
7:00am - Outside Westmead Station, Railway Parade at pickup zone near crossing (Opposite MINA Bakery)
⏰Finish Time and Location:
5:00pm - Outside Westmead Station, Railway Parade at pickup zone near crossing (Opposite MINA Bakery)
5:30pm - Outside Rydges Hotel World Square 389 Pitt St, Sydney City
Drop off Times may vary slightly due to traffic and unforeseen circumstances.
⏱Tour Length: All Day
Cost: $190pp (All prices inclusive of GST)
Grade
Moderate Fitness (3.5/5)
Easy - Moderate Technical Difficulty (2/5)
A fair amount of sustained walking required. Total Walking Distance will be approximately 20km with a relatively gentle level of incline. A very minimal amount of scrambling will be involved. (Feel free to enquire more about your fitness suitability for the day)
Group Size: Max 8 Participants
Extra Notes: Limited Mobile Reception expected on walks, Personal Photos + Tour Group Photos will be uploaded online and provided within a few days of the tour (Care will be taken to take as nice a photo for participants as possible for lasting memories), General Guide of the locations and other features of the Northern Blue Mountains will be given, along with recommendations for future visits and walks, and other foodie stops. Toilet availability is also limited so the bush may call for these moments.
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The Day’s Itinerary will be outlined to confirmed participants and will visit a variety of locations around the Northern Blue Mountains on the day to walk a walk or two that lead to grand vistas, some drive by lookouts, stops along a variety of delicacies and a drop by a hidden gem or two.
👉🏼You will need to bring:
· Sun Protection
· Food and snacks for the day including lunch (Resting time will be given to have meals and snacks, alternatively this can also be purchased at certain points along the trip)
· Small Backpack
· Sturdy Hiking Shoes, Sturdy enclosed outdoor shoes recommended
· 3 Litres of Water (Half may be left in the car during the walks)
· Camera (Phone)
· Optional Hiking Poles and Gaiters
· Please let one other person know of your rough whereabouts for the trip.
· In light of the times, Hand Sanitizer
In Case of Light Rain
· Rain Jacket, Backpack cover