Description
Overnight Hike For Beginners including equipment and private camping on the trail
2 DAYS | 1 NIGHTS
Challenge | Discover | Fulfil
Overview
Overnight Hike For Beginners
Guided hike and camping
Join Big Heart Adventures on our Overnight Hike For Beginners in Peramangk Country.
Whether you’re a seasoned trekker, or new to overnight camping / pack carrying, you will enjoy this safe, supported and educational experience.
You will be carrying a 60-75 litre backpack on moderately challenging trails and sleeping in a tent overnight. Staying at a private campsite all to ourselves, we will enjoy a quiet night under the stars.
On this overnight hike we discuss how to manage your backpack, erect a tent, and cook a light weight meal. We also share hiking tips along the way. Providing you some knowledge and experience in self-sustainable multi-day hiking.
Professionally led by our qualified and experienced bushwalking leaders – it’s time to try overnight hiking!
Itinerary
Day 1 | Prepare and hike to camping spot
We meet at 9:30am for a briefing before distributing hiking gear. Then we demonstrate how to properly pack the backpack.
We provide hot drinks and morning tea before heading off on our hike towards our campsite for the night. We stop for lunch on the way and connect with the beautiful forest space for a mindful reflection exercise before making our way to camp.
Once we reach camp we will enjoy a cosy afternoon tea together (including a stove and fuel demonstration so you can have a go at cooking your dinner later). Then it’s time to select your tent site and construct your room for the night. In the afternoon we will have time to explore the surrounding area and build our campfire (subject to fire restrictions). A long drop toilet and rainwater tank are available on site.
We cover the topic of hiking food over dinner and share recipes and lightweight meal ideas for you to take home.
After dinner and dessert, hot drinks will be available. You can bring your own treats if you like too. Then its time to relax around the campfire after dark for a chat and laugh (subject to fire restrictions).
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Trail Snacks, 2 Course Dinner
Walking Distance: 8km
Day 2 | Hike different trail back to starting point
Start the day with a fresh brew of tea, coffee or hot chocolate, and a morning stretch.
A hot breakfast will be prepared on the stoves provided or there is a choice of cereals. Then we pack up site (tents and gear) at 9:00am.
We will leave the camp on a combination of trails, enjoying one final hill before returning to our start/finish point. Once back at our cars, we will stretch, unpack our bags and redistribute any equipment.
To celebrate our achievement we include a café/bakery late lunch.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Trail Snacks, Lunch
Walking Distance: 8km
Need To Know
Inclusions
Travel
- Self drive own vehicle (2WD suitable)
Equipment
- Tent (individual) or bring your own
- Padded sleeping mat
- Thermal underlay
- Backpacks 60-75 litre
- Hiking pole
- Cooking stove & Fuel
- Crockery/cutlery
Meals
- All meals and snacks as per the itinerary
- 2 course dinners when camping
- B x 1 | L x 1 | D x 1
Accommodation
- Campground
- 1 nights individual tent
Activities
- Professionally guided hike by our Leaders
- Insights into hiking and camping
Safety
- Each trip has 2 Guides/Leaders
- Group First Aid kit and emergency communication device
- Leaders certified in Remote Area/Wilderness First Aid
- Qualified Bushwalking Leaders
Environmental
- Small group guided experience
- Leave No Trace principles
- Invitations to connect with nature
- Reduce waste through recycling, reusing and composting
- National Park entry fees
Big Heart Extras
- Big Heart Adventures designed head sock
- A charity contribution to our Give Back program
Exclusions
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Meals and drinks not stated on itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
- Sleeping bag and liner
Packing List
A detailed packing list is provided prior to travel
- Gear you will need:
- Rainproof jacket and pants
- Water bottles/hydration kit (min 2Ltrs)
- Personal medications
- Clothing suitable for walking that is quick drying and breathable – consider merino/synthetic clothing
- Sun protection such as hat, sunglasses and suncream, insect repellent
- Sleeping attire
- Sleeping bag – can be hired through us
- Head torch – can be hired through us
Accessibility
Requires following bush trails carrying a full pack and overnight tent accommodation on this trip. Please talk to us about your accessibility needs before booking
Details
- Type: Challenge Trek Guided
- Adventure: Overnight Hike For Beginners
- Destination: Mount Crawford, South Australia
(Kuitpo Forest events are also offered) - Traditional Country: Peramangk
- Group Size: Max 8 plus leaders
Fitness Requirement
- A moderate level of fitness is required to complete this overnight hike
- You will be walking with a pack
- You should be able to walk on a variety of surfaces: undulating trails and hilly sections
- Our longest walking day is 8km
- Trip rating: moderate
Important Information
- *Eligible Past Traveller Discount applies if you’ve travelled with us on any of our guided tours which were 5 days duration or longer
- Read terms and conditions before booking
- Itinerary and price subject to change at any time
- Travel Insurance is recommended. Get a quote from Covermore or Go Insurance
- Note weather, group member welfare and a range of circumstances outside our control can mean last minute changes to our itinerary are necessary once on tour
- Please contact us before booking any flights. Depending on flight arrival and departure times extra nights accommodation may be required at own expense
- A minimum number of travellers are required for this trip to depart so ask someone to join you. If minimum numbers aren’t reached, we may decide to still go or we will provide a full refund
- If this trip departs during Fire Ban Season – last minute changes to our itinerary or walking days may be required for safety reasons
- Rooming is individual tents
- All packs are weighed and our support vehicle can transport some items to the camp site if needed
- If you have additional needs please connect with us, we’re committed to being inclusive and accessible
Adventure Leaders
Our team is qualified, experienced and super friendly. We will ensure you have a fun and connecting adventure. Leaders are certified in Remote or Wilderness First-Aid. All leaders carry a group first-aid kit, emergency communications device, emergency documentation and equipment.
