Illawarra Range Grand Escarpment Walk (16km)
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Illawarra Range Grand Escarpment Walk (16km)

When
Sat, Dec 4 · 10:35 PM – 4:30 AM
Australia/Sydney
Where
Stanwell Park Station
Stanwell Park Station, Stanwell Park Station Access, Stanwell Park, New South Wales, 2508, Australia
Distance
16 km
+620 m gain
Duration
5.9 h

About this event

William is out this weekend, so Simon will host one on Sunday (not in Blue Mountains!): In order to be able to run group walks, these are the current government regulations until at least December 15th: Groups must be 20 people or less. All group members must be vaccinated and carry their certificates at all time in case you get ask for it by authorities (before/during/after the hike) Please provide proof of vaccination to organisers prior to the hike (either on the day or message us before) Distance: 16km Elevation: 620m Diffuclty: Once again, a rain approved walk. Easy. Description: We will walk towards Mount Mitchell lookout via Wodi Wodi Track. We will then continue walking towards Maddens Plains by trekking along the 6 km Forest Walk. Moving on, we will walk for another 5 km before reaching Sublime Point Lokkout. The sweeping birds-eye view at this point is one not to miss! We will then proceed to the final part of the walk which involve a steep drop on the way down to the beautiful town of Austinmer where our journey concludes. We will take the train from Austinmer station back. There’s a cafe & toilet at Sublime Point. We will take a short break at Mount Mitchell lookout and lunch at sublime point. Weather: ? Looks likely to catch rain so bring a rainjacket. Transport: There is a train on Sunday from central platform 25 at 8:29am that will reach Stanwell Park at 9:35am (check in morning for changes!) Water refill: Sublime Point (before descent to Austinmer) Exit Points: No IMPORTANT NOTES: You are responsible for looking after your own health and safety. You must also take care not to put other people at risk. Do not venture off the trail or close to cliff edges. Stay together as a group, but maintaining the 1.5m social distancing requirement within the group the entire event. You are a healthy individual with no symptoms of illness ie: cough, flu, cold or other underlying health issues etc. If unwell, please stay at home! You have not been admitted in the hospital or quarantined for the past 14 days. You have not been or coming from overseas for the past 14 days. Wear comfortable outfit and sturdy walking shoes. Bring at least 3L of water, food, snacks, hand sanitizer, light rainjacket, headtorch, small tower. Can move people from waitlist if you message/comment you can commit to come. Please only sign up if confident you can do it, this is not an easy hike. No gratuity required.

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