when | 11th & 12th July 2009 |
the walk | Click here to find out about the history of the Six Foot track.
Day 1:
We start our ride near Jenolan Caves and ride along the fire trail of Black Range passing through wooded country. Mainly down hills, explore all the side tracks to awesome look outs.We finish our day with a 400 metre fun downhill ride to Coxs River and our overnight accommodation. Day 2:
We depart Coxs River and ride through the Megalong Valley enjoying spectacular views of the Blue Mountain's escarpment. We continue on to Megalong Historic Village, exploring the six foot track, crossing rivers and exploring side tracks with a big ride back up to Blackheath.
Click here to view a map of the track.
Source: NSW Dept of Lands & Water Conservation |
inclusions | The following is all-inclusive: - Fully guided ride with a professional Guide
- Accommodation in an Eco Lodge at Coxs River with beds with linen
- All meals including:
- 1 x breakfasts
- 2 x lunches
- 1 x Gourmet dinner
- Fresh fruit and snacks to enjoy during your walk
- Alcohol (beer and wine) and refreshments
- National Park Licence fees
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accommodation | Accommodation is in an Eco-Lodge at Coxs River
with comfy beds with linen. |
transport | Driving: Drive to Blackheath where we will meet to organise carpooling to
near Jenolan Caves. To get driving directions from your home to the meeting point click on red marker on the map below and select get directions to here. Train: Catch a train from Central Station Sydney to
Blackheath Railway station a short ride from the Ivanhoe Hotel. |
meeting point | Meet at 10.30am in the carpark at the Ivanhoe Hotel, Blackheath on the Great Western Highway (meet inside the pub if it is raining). We will organise carpooling from here to near Jenolan Caves. Look out for your guides who will be wearing a Life's An Adventure T'shirts.
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prices | EARKYBIRD PRICES:
Book and pay by 4th July 2009 and save...
Standard Earlybird Price...............................$149 + booking fee
Gold Member Earlybird Price.......................$129 + booking fee
Bike & Helmet Hire........................................add $50 per person
STANDARD PRICES
Book and pay by 11pm Thursday 9th July 2009....
Standard Price................................................$199 + booking fee
Gold Member Price........................................$179 + booking fee
Bike & Helmet Hire........................................add $50 per person
See details below about payments |
purchase tickets | 
Simply click on the link above and pre-pay by credit card
via the secure moshtix website, (alternatively you can visit one
of the local moshtix outlets around Sydney).
Please ensure you include your mobile phone number in case
we need to contact you on the day.
We will then
automatically receive an email that you are attending
Simply click on the paypal link above and pre-pay by credit card
via the secure website. We will then
automatically receive an email that you are attending |
what to bring | Please pack two bags, a small day pack to take during the day's ride and one overnight bag - which will be transported from the start of the ride to the lodge.
Your overnight bag should include: - Full weather gear needed as climate is variable
that you can remove when you warm up - towel
- swimmers
- insect repellent
- sleeping bag
- torch
- jumper and warm gear for night, scarf, beanie, gloves etc
(It can be very cold here at night so please come prepared) - plate, cutlery and cup
- any special medication
- a pair of shoes to get wet
- a pair of dry shoes
- clothes & underwear
- warm socks
- band-aids
- toilettries
- sleeping sheet & pillow
- Guitar if you feel like a sing-a-long
Your day pack should include: - hat
- sun screen
- sun glasses
- camera
- large bottle of water or a water container
- waterproof jacket
And be prepared to have a good time |
what to wear | Please wear comfortable lightweight clothes (no jeans)
wear a hat and good walking shoes for bushwalking.
See full list above. |
what happens
if it rains | All Life's An Adventure activities take place in all but exceptional weather conditions. Conditions such as showers, rain, fog and windy conditions
do not affect normal operation of our activities. Please bring a light weight wet weather jacket and warm clothing.
However if the weather is extreme this event will be postponed to
another date. Pre-paid tickets will be credited to the new date or another
future event, sorry we cannot refund your money.
An events weather check will be posted on the day
on this website, click below to check whether this
event is proceeding. Weather Check details for this Event.
You will also notifed prior by phone. |
cancellations | IMPORTANT: Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior
to the start of an event. Bookings will not be transferred to another
date if you do not show up or cancel on the day, as events are
catered for. Your booking will not be transferred to another
date if it rains - transfers will only happen if Life's An Adventure
cancel the event because of extreme weather conditions- in which
case you will be notified by phone prior. |
fitness level | RIDING GRADE: Medium
This ride is graded as medium suitable for those with a good
level of fitness. It is 44km. |
enquiries | Any queries you still have please
email enquiries@lifesanadventure.com.au |
emergency phone | If you have problems on the day, are delayed
or can't find us, please phone our emergency phone
on 0409 390 961. Please note this phone number
is only operational on the day for any queries please
email us at enquiries@lifesanadventure.com.au |
check-in
on the day | When you arrive on the day, you will need to check in
with your Life's An Adventure Staff. You must sign for
any pre-paid tickets and fill in our indemnity form.
To save time, and speed up your check in,
please click here to download our Indemnity Form
and bring with you on the day already completed. |
fitness level