Grand Cliff Top Walking Weekend

The Grand Cliff Top Walk includes walking up and down many steps, so although you don't have to be extremely fit, you will enjoy the weekend more if you are comfortable with walking at a relaxed pace for 4 to 5 hours. Having said this, our weekends are not for people who want to rush - there are plenty of lookouts where we stop to admire the views and take a breather. Maximum group size is 10.

Please note evening meals are not included in the 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 3.00 pm: Arrive at the hotel between 2.00 and 3.00 pm. Parking is free and on site. You can arrive earlier than 2.00, however your room might not be ready until 2.00 pm.

3.00 pm: Meet the others in your group, as well as your walking guide, and we'll head off to start the first and shortest section of the Grand Cliff Top Walk! We will be back at the hotel by 5.30 PM to enjoy a complimentary cocktail or mocktail!

Saturday

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

8.30 am: We start the Grand Cliff Top Walk! Estimated walking time is 4 to 5 hours. Grade is Moderate (many steps down and back up again). During the walk we will have a picnic lunch. After the walk, we will be collected by our driver and taken back to the hotel for a well earned rest. Or, if you would like to be dropped off at the pretty shopping village of Leura, we can arrange that for you. 

Sunday

7.30 to 8.30 am: Breakfast at the hotel. Breakfast is continental style. Pack up and check out of your hotel room. You can leave your luggage with reception or in your car, if you brought one. 

8.30 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 walking time is 4 to 5 hours. Grade is Moderate (many steps). At the end of the walk we will have lunch at a great cafe.

2.30 pm (approx.): We will be collected 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 - no need to carry anything but your own jacket and water.

Welcome cocktail or mocktail

Transport to and from the track 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

Alcoholic 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.