BEROWRA TO BROOKLYN NIGHT WALK JUNE 2018
AT A GLANCE About the adventure: This is a challenging walk to allow you to test your mental and physical preparation before a high altitude or multiday hike, or an event such as the 60km Coastrek. We will be walking fairly quickly and taking minimal stops, with the goal to complete the 26km in 10 hours. This hike explores some of the most beautiful and rugged sections of the Great North Walk. You will be delighted to step into the bush along well-marked trails listening to the calls of night birds, looking out for night wildlife. Berowra Waters by torchlight is stunning, and you will love seeing the rocks and waterways by torchlight. We will stop for supper about halfway, before enjoying the chorus of birds in the pre-dawn and watching the light come in. We will take a short stop at beautiful Jerusalem Bay before completing the walk to Brooklyn where we can celebrate over coffee and/or breakfast before catching the train back to our cars. Where: Brooklyn to Berowra Night Wild Walk, Berowra Valley National Park Meeting location: Berowra Train Station, Pacific Highway Berowra. When: Saturday 23rd June 2018 *Please note: we must have a minimum of 8 participants for the Wild Weekend walk to go ahead. Maximum: 10 participants Duration: Full Night, 8.30pm start. Approx. 6am finish (10-12 hrs walking time) Price: $220 Inclusions: Wild Women On Top guided walk with accompanying WWOT coach, first aid, NPWS entry fees, National Parks Licence and gourmet supper. Breakfast & or coffee in the morning at a café is at own cost. Grading: Challenging - Hard Core
ALL THE DETAILS Fitness requirements: Challenging Hard Core. You must be of very good fitness and capable of carrying an 8kg pack for up to 8-10 hours on long steep uneven and undulating terrain in the dark when you may already be fatigued and in variable weather conditions. Transport and accommodation details: Individual transport arrangements. Carpooling is recommended to reach Berowra Station. There is ample parking available. Remember to bring your Opal Card for the train fare to Brooklyn. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ADEQUATE TRAVEL INSURANCE TO COVER CANCELLATIONS, LOST PROPERTY, MEDICAL EVACUATION, PERSONAL LIABILITY, LOST DEPOSITS ETC. Pack req & what to bring: You will be carrying all your personal equipment for the day a 35 45L (6-8 Kg) daypack is suitable for this adventure. Day pack (35 45L approx) - 6-8kg 3-4 litres of water and separate bottle for electrolyte drink Electrolytes Mug for tea/coffee Snacks for the trail and to share Blister kit/basic first aid Own medications Beanie & Gloves Poles highly recommended Boots or good quality trekking shoes Hat Sunscreen Camera Waterproof jacket (gortex ideal) Thermal/Warm layer Head torch
ALL THE DETAILS Cancellation policy: If you cancel your Wild Walk booking prior to the scheduled departure, you may be eligible for the following store credit based on the price of the walk/trip. 30+ days prior to departure - a 20% administration fee will be deducted 14-30 days - 50% will be deducted OR Under 14 days, 100% of the trip costs will be forfeited Refunds: You will only be refunded if the Wild Walk is cancelled by the operator. Please visit our website and read our terms and conditions: www.wildwomenontop.com
ABOUT US Wild Women On Top was founded in 2002 by Di Westaway, after she suffered a mid-wife crisis. She found a solution to her sadness in a mountain quest which inspired her to transform her life. Four years later, Di coached a group of 15 women to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro, 5,982m. She learned that extreme wilderness challenges not only bring natural exhilaration but require more physical fitness, mental and emotional tuffness, team work and toasty warm socks than she d ever imagined. She was inspired to help women prepare for adventure challenges. To teach them the lessons she learned the hard way in order for them to achieve extraordinary goals and lead adventurous lives. Our teams have trekked iconic locations around the world including Everest Base Camp, Mt Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, Bhutan, Patagonia, GR 20 Corsica, Mt Fansipan, Mt Kinabalu, Mt Elbrus, and the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere, Mt Aconcagua. In 2009, Di founded the Wild Women On Top Coastrek Team Trekking Challenge. This event has inspired tens of thousands of Australians to get fit trekking and has raised over $20 million for charity. Wild Women On Top love the feeling of natural exhilaration that comes from shared hiking adventures. We prioritise self-care using the Adventure Mindset and Daily Rituals of Joy to rejuvenate themselves so they can better nurture others. We help women set and achieve challenging adventure goals, maintain vitality, balance hormones and eat real, unprocessed food and gourmet treats in moderation. If you d like to journey to amazing remote places with like-minded women and live your dreams, we are the tribe for you.