Grand Cliff Top Walking Weekend

Grand Cliff Top Walking Weekend
From AUD $700.00
  • Duration: 46 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Katoomba, NSW
  • Product code: GCTW
This epic weekend of walking includes 2 nights 4 star ensuite accommodation at the iconic Carrington Hotel (or Fairmont Resort), 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, a cocktail or mocktail on arrival, guided walks (including a wonderful night-lit walk), transport to and from the walks, and a goodie bag of snacks.


Walks will be up to 12 km per day, which includes walking up and down many steps. Maximum group size is 10. Please note evening meals are not included in this weekend, but there are many options for dining close to or within the hotel and most people enjoy having this free time to themselves. 

Itinerary

Friday

2.00 to 5.00 pm: Arrive at the hotel any time after 2 pm. Parking is free and on site. You can arrive earlier than 2 pm, however your room might not be ready until 2 pm.

5.00 pm: Meet the others in your group, as well as your walking guide.
We will have a lovely welcome cocktail or mocktail and discuss the weekend
ahead.  We will then head out on a short drive to a beautiful night-lit walk. This walk provides a unique
perspective on some of the Blue Mountains’ most famous landmarks. This walk is
only about 1.4 km long and you will be back early enough to go for
dinner.

Saturday

7.30 to 8.30 am: Breakfast at the hotel. Breakfast is continental style.

9.00 am: We start the Grand Cliff Top Walk! Estimated length of walk is 5 hours. Grade is Moderate (many steps down and back up again).

Sunday

7.30 to 9.00 am: Breakfast at the hotel. Breakfast is continental style.

9.00 am: Your guide will meet you at the hotel and we’ll
head off for the second half of the Grand Cliff Top Walk! Estimated length of
walk is 4 to 5 hours. Grade is Moderate (some steps).

2.00 pm (approx.): We will be collected from the end of the track and driven back to the hotel.

Included in the weekend:

2 nights ensuite accommodation at the
Carrington Hotel, Katoomba or the Fairmont Resort, Leura

2 breakfasts (Continental style)

2 lunches

Guided walks for 2 days

Guided night lit walk

Welcome cocktail or mocktail

Transport to and from the walks during the
weekend

Goodie bag with hiking snacks

Not included:

Arrival or departure transport to or from the accommodation at the start/end of the weekend

Evening meals

Drinks other than welcome cocktail/mocktail

If you are flying into and out of Sydney for this weekend, please do not book flights on the Sunday evening any earlier than 8 pm - we will aim to have you back at the hotel in Katoomba or Leura by 3 pm at the latest, on the Sunday. It is approximately 2.5 hours by train from Katoomba or Leura to the airport. We can arrange an extra night's accommodation for you if you need this. 

Please note: The program may require slight changes on the weekend but will always
have the same value of inclusions. Sometimes track closures or weather
conditions require a slight change to the walks described in the program.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Gundungurra and Dharug peoples on whose land we walk and stay this weekend.