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3 days The Great North Walk Private Tour
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The Experience
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3-Day Great North Walk – Pack-Free Guided Adventure for Private Groups by Life’s An Adventure: Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Great North Walk, an iconic trail that stretches from Sydney to the northern reaches of New South Wales. Our exclusive 3-Day Pack-Free Guided Walk is designed for private groups, allowing you and your companions to immerse yourselves in the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of this remarkable region. Over the course of three days, you’ll explore some of the most picturesque sections of the walk, focusing on the stunning Berowra Waters and Hawkesbury regions. This carefully selected route meanders through rare Blue Gum forests, offering a unique opportunity to experience the tranquility and beauty of these ancient trees. As you hike, you’ll traverse steep river gorges and encounter cascading waterfalls, each step revealing the natural wonders that make this area so special. One of the highlights of this adventure is the exploration of weathered sandstone caves and quaint waterside communities that dot the landscape. These charming spots invite you to take a break, relax, and soak in the stunning scenery while enjoying the sounds of nature around you.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- PackFree Adventure
- Exclusive for Private Groups
- Iconic Trail
- Picturesque Sections
- Rare Blue Gum Forests
- Dramatic River Gorges
- Sandstone Caves
- Charming Waterside Communities
- Cultural Heritage
- Unforgettable Experience
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Sydney
Transportation. Welcome to Australia! After meeting your guides and joining the rest of the group at Hornsby you’ll begin your journey along the Great North Track heading into the bush and down steep stone steps through the volcanic Old Mans Valley.
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Eco Tour at Great North Walk. Hornsby to Crosslands: You’ll follow the Blue Gum Walk through one of Sydney’s rare Blue Gum Forest stands to then cross the Berowra Creek a few times at Fishponds waterhole. After exploring the edge of the valley, the walk starts to lead steeply down enjoying more sandstone caves before arriving at Galston Gorge, a perfect spot for a rest and some lunch before following the eastern side of Berowra Creek valley from Galston Gorge to Crosslands. This enjoyable section of track travels through wide tidal creeks in deep valleys where there are many grass trees and more sandstone caves. Finishing today’s walk at Crosslands Reserve where we will be met and transferred to our waterfront accommodation at beautiful Berowra Waters. Enjoy time to relax in our waterfront property before walking to our nearby restaurant for a superb dinner by the water.
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Enjoy fresh local seafood and produce perfectly matched with regional wines. A wonderful way to finish the day.
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Accommodation.
Day 2
Sydney
Hiking at Berowra Creek. Crosslands to Cowan: After a hearty breakfast at the accommodation, you will be transferred back to Crosslands. The trail starts off winding north alongside Berowra Creek passing mangroves, estuaries, sandstone overhangs and stunning lookouts. After passing through Berowra Waters the track meanders through some amazing remote bushland where you’ll experience some creek crossings, crazy rock formations & some steeper terrain, providing you with rewarding views looking back over Berowra Creek. Finishing up in Cowan your guides will drive the group back to the accommodation for some relaxation time in the comfortable penthouse accommodation that overlooks the wonderful Berowra Marina.
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Hearty breakfast. Lunch. Tonight enjoy dinner in a local restaurant with magnificent views as we enjoy fresh local produce with wines.
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Accommodation.
Day 3
Sydney
Hiking at Great North Walk. Cowan to Brooklyn: After another enjoyable breakfast at the accommodation your guides will transfer the group back to Cowan to recommence our walk. This stunning section of the Great North Walk has some spectacular scenery ranging from foreshore to ridge top lookouts. Enjoy a steady decent into the picturesque Jerusalem Bay before climbing over a series of ridges into Brooklyn. Marvel at the wonderful diversity of flora throughout today’s walk while you experience numerous water views including a circumnavigation of Brooklyn Dam. Hiking can make you thirsty, so this walk finishing at the iconic pub in Brookyln overlooking the Hawksbury River. A great finish to an epic three-day journey. For those leaving the tour here. Jump on the train at Brooklyn which will take you back to Hornsby or the Sydney CBD. The end of a remarkable walking experience.
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Breakfast. Lunch.
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This is the end of the trip. Thanks for traveling with us!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Pack Free Walk with your overnight luggage transported every day Complimentary pick up from the Sir Stamford Hotel, Sydney CBD. Alternatively, you can meet the group at Hornsby. Professionally guided – Our guides are locals who are passionate, well trained and enthusiastic with the ability to bring to life a depth of information
Not Included
Tips and gratuities
What to Bring
Hiking shoes Comfortable clothes
Meeting & Pickup
HOW TO GET TO YOUR WALK: Whether you live in Sydney or you’re visiting from afar, we have suggested a number of options to make your journey as easy as possible PUBLIC TRANSPORT: For those catching public transport, take the train or bus to Hornsby Station and walk to the Bunker Bean Café to meet with your group. Your guides will pick you up at 8.00 am DRIVING: If you choose to drive there is a car park at the Hornsby Station with 370 spaces available. From here you can walk just 5mins to the ‘Bunker Bean Café’ where the guides will pick you up at 8.00 am
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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