Description
3 days of hiking with just a daypack and sleeping each night under the stars
3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTS
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Find Yourself | Be Yourself | Challenge Yourself
Overview
Mount Remarkable walking tour for women
Gorges and Ancient Waterways
Join like-minded women for a Mount Remarkable Weekender in Nukunu and Ngadjuri Country.
Find Yourself Be Yourself Challenge Yourself with this 3 day adventure.
Get ready to experience the spectacular Southern Flinders Ranges, through ancient gorges, ridges and waterways.
All food is included, being fresh produce and tasty light-weight meals by SPHiker. Each night we sleep under the stars and relax in chairs by the campfire (season/weather permitting). Your roomy tent accommodation includes a thermal underlay and mattress for comfort, and you have a tent to yourself – no need to share with anyone else.
Professionally led by our qualified and experienced female bushwalking leaders, ladies, it’s time to walk with us!
Itinerary
Day 1 | Travel to Mambray creek
We head north from Adelaide’s CBD towards the stunning Flinders Ranges. The drive is around 3-4 hours so we will insert comfort stops as necessary and enjoy lunch along the way.
Upon arrival, its time to set up tents and make this place home (literally among the gum trees!) for the next 2 nights. Subject to our arrival time, we will explore the trails around the campground and possibly head into Davy Gully for a short walk to get our bodies used to the kind of trails and terrain that the Flinders Ranges is know for – creek beds, gorges and climbs!
Dinner is prepared and served up beside the campfire. Over dessert we brief you about your walk tomorrow and then it’s a chance to catch up on sleep.
Meals Included: Lunch, Trail Snacks, 2 Course Dinner
Walking Distance: 4km
Day 2 | Hidden Gorge Loop Walk
After a hearty breakfast we will start our day hike allowing 7 hours to complete.
The walk begins just beyond the campground. Walking through Mambray Creek, past pools of permanent water, through native pine forest, the walk passes Hidden Gorge Campsite to enter the ever-narrowing Hidden Gorge. With steep red-rock walls, you can walk on through and out along a superb path up to The Battery, with extensive views over Spencer Gulf. Spotting rock wallabies, birds and immersing with the ancient landscapes, created 800 million years ago, this trail is a step back in time and might involve a wet foot crossing or two if the creek is in flow. All part of the challenge!
The track meanders back to the trailhead at Mambray Creek Campground where there is opportunity to take a shower, relax and enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars.
Warm up beside our campfire as once again we deliver dessert and brief you for adventure tomorrow and a chance to catch sleep after a big day of hiking.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Trail Snacks, Lunch, 2 Course Dinner
Walking Distance: 18km
Day 3 | Alligator Gorge, Clare Valley, Adelaide
The second nights sleep in the tent usually is a good one, especially after a challenging hike.
Continuing our theme of “Gorge-ous” places, we pack up camp today and head to the other side of Mt Remarkable National Park where we do a short 2 hour loop walk at Alligator Gorge. Heading down stairs deep into the Gorge, we explore the Terraces and the Narrows where we offer a final opportunity for connection with the ancient landscapes of this incredible gorge. After lunch in Melrose we say goodbye to the Flinders Ranges as we journey to Adelaide via the beautiful Clare Valley. Anticipate to arrive back into Adelaide at approximately 5:30pm, but please do not book flights for this evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Trail Snacks
Walking Distance: 2km
Need To Know
Inclusions
Travel
- Comfortable private vehicle transport
Equipment Hire
- Individual tent (size 2P or 3P)
- Padded sleeping mat
- Thermal underlay
- Crockery/cutlery
- Chair
Meals
- All meals and snacks as per the itinerary
- 2 course dinners
- B x 2 | L x 2 | D x 2
Accommodation
- Mambray Creek Campground
- 2 nights individual tent
Activities
- Professionally guided hike by our female Leaders
- Insights into hiking and camping
Safety
- Each trip has 2 female 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 uneven trails and sleeping overnight in tent accommodation. Please talk to us about your accessibility needs before booking
Details
- Type: Weekenders For Women
- Adventure: Guided walking tour for women
- Destination: Mt Remarkable, South Australia
- Traditional Country: Nukunu and Ngadjuri
- Group Size: Max 12 plus leaders
Fitness Requirement
- A good level of fitness is required to walk the trails on this trip
- You will be walking pack free (day packs only)
- The trails are mostly undulating, with some steep and rocky sections
- Please ensure you have some hilly walking experience
- Trip rating: Moderate
Important Information
- 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 – (2 person size)
- Private transport to and from Mount Remarkable is included from Adelaide, with multiple pick up points available in transit between Adelaide and Mambray creek
- Private transport for our time at Mount Remarkable is included
- 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.
