Come with us on an exciting and surprising adventure around the Fortress! explore breathtaking views and secret spots in a really wild and special area of the Blue Mountains.
The Details:
🗓When: Saturday 11 May
⏰Time: Walk departs 10am
🧭Meet at: Fortress Ridge Carpark
😎Difficulty: moderate, 275 metres elevation gain.
🗺Length: 5km, 4 hours inclusive of breaks and photo time
⛰Fitness level: moderate
🥾Hiking boots: preferred. Non slip durable walking shoes are required.
🚻 Toilets are available in Leura near the supermarket. There are none on trail.
What to bring:
🎒 A small backpack to keep your hands free and pack the following:
💊essential medication and personal needs (eg Tissues, Hydrolyte, Ventolin)
💧1.5 litres of water (minimum)
🥪Any extra food you like to eat, we provide a delicious morning tea.
What is Included:
🌟Guidance by an Experienced Local guide
☕ light and delicious morning tea (hot drink and a snack)
🛡First Aid and CPR
📡Personal Locator Beacon
📸Photo and Video assistance throughout the day
🌳Limited to 8 customers only
🎟 $5 of your ticket price goes directly to NPWS for upkeep and improvement in the park
*In the event of an emergency, participants are liable for medical expenses and ambulance fees. We do recommend participants have ambulance cover and should take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of themselves and others on walks.
Notes:
The Road into this walk is unsealed but recently has been regraded and so should still be suitable for most cars for this walk date. We can offer lifts from Leura Station in our 4WD for the first 4 customers who enquire.
This walk involves creek crossings and rock scrambling, participants should be able bodied. Please do not book this tour if you are unfit, unwell or injured.
Personal Preparation is important for any Bushwalk, including maintaining a regular exercise/training schedule in the lead up time. you should be doing walks of this length at least twice per month in the lead up to this event happening, aiming for a 4-5km/per hour speed.
Group numbers capped at 8 per guide.