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Pack-free Yorke Peninsula walking tour for women along beautiful coastal trails
3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTS
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Find Yourself | Be Yourself | Challenge Yourself
Overview
Yorke Peninsula walking tour for women
Walk the Yorke
Join our Yorke Peninsula Weekender for a taste of Narungga Country.
Find Yourself Be Yourself Challenge Yourself with this 3 day adventure.
Walking pack-free (day pack only) on easy-moderate trails each day. Along sections of the most gorgeous parts of lower Yorke Peninsula and Dhilba Guuranda – Innes National Park. Then staying each night in comfortable historic accommodation within the National Park.
Your experience includes relaxation time, connections with nature and enjoying freshly prepared meals.
This trip is perfect for beginners with mostly flat trails, and requires a basic level of fitness.
Professionally led by our qualified and experienced female bushwalking leaders – ladies, it’s time to ‘Walk the Yorke’.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Depart Adelaide / Narungga Culture / Walk The Yorke trail
Your journey starts at 7:30am from Adelaide.
The 300km journey to our base in Yorke Peninsula includes stops for morning tea and a freshly prepared lunch. Along the way we learn a little about Narungga Culture and you are Welcomed to Country.
Then, we hit the ‘Walk the Yorke’ trail. A beautiful and remote section on the western coastline. You will follow a pretty inland trail through a Conservation Park and a sandy beach protected by reef.
We continue to our accommodation to enjoy sundowners, followed by a wholesome dinner.
Meals Included: Lunch, Trail Snacks, 2 Course Dinner
Walking Distance: 10km
Day 2 | Walk the Yorke trail / Inneston
This morning after breakfast, we follow the WTY trail from Marion Bay to Stenhouse Bay.
This walk is along a variety of beach, coastal trail and quiet streets. The views along this trail are stunning and show the rugged coastline of Dhilba Guuranda – Innes National Park.
Once at Stenhouse Bay you will enjoy a picnic lunch with a view. After lunch you can choose to relax or join our guided historical walk to Stenhouse Bay Lookout. This historical walk is about 2km long and returns back to our picnic spot.
Then we continue our journey along the WTY trail to Inneston. Once here you will have time to wander the old buildings and township at your leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Trail Snacks, 2 Course Dinner
Walking Distance: up to 14km
Day 3 | Walk The Yorke trail / Drive to Adelaide
Today we venture to beautiful Pondalowie Bay.
With islands off the coast we follow the WTY trail along a gorgeous surf beach. Listening to the pounding surf, and spotting surfers and resident dolphins in the water.
Then hopping on to our minibus we visit some more amazing sites within the National Park. Including short walks to Ethel Wreck and the West Cape Lighthouse. You might meet a few emus today too if you are lucky.
Our journey back to Adelaide includes a visit to a local winery for tastings, cheese platters and a light lunch.
Fulfilled, we arrive back in Adelaide at approximately 5pm.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Trail Snacks
Walking Distance: 4km
Need To Know
Inclusions
Travel
- Comfortable private vehicle transport
Meals
- All meals and snacks as per the itinerary
- 2 course dinners
- Grazing platters
- B x 2 | L x 3 | D x 2
Accommodation
- Inneston Heritage Cottages
- 2 nights comfortable accommodation
Activities
- Professionally guided walks by our female Leaders
- Dhilba Guuranda – Innes National Park
- Winery tasting and light lunch
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
Packing List
A detailed packing list is provided prior to travel
- Gear you will need:
- Rainproof jacket and pants
- Daypack (35 litre approx.)
- 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 gear (pillow, sleeping bag and sheet, or blankets/quilt)
Accessibility
There are stairs, uneven surfaces and moving luggage to and from accommodation, plus walking bush and sandy trails on this trip. Please talk to us about your accessibility needs before booking
Details
- Type: Weekenders For Women
- Adventure: Guided Yorke Peninsula walking tour for women
- Destination: Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
- Traditional Country: Narungga
- Group Size: Max 9 plus leaders
Fitness Requirement
- A basic level of fitness is required to walk the trails on this trip
- You will be walking pack free (day packs only)
- You should be able to walk on a variety of surfaces: undulating trails, rocky paths and soft sand
- Our longest walking day is up to 14km
- Trip rating: Easy-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
- A limited number of single rooms are available on a first-come basis
- 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 twin or triple share with outside toilet
- Private transport to and from Yorke Peninsula is included from Adelaide, with multiple pick up points available in transit between Adelaide and Marion Bay
- Private transport in Yorke Peninsula plus daily trail transfers 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.
