Women Embrace Hike & Camp Bungonia Weekend 2023

Explore this beautiful part of NSW, Bungonia National Park in the Southern Tablelands, with knowledgeable local guides for this pack free hiking and camping weekend. You'll hear about the ancient landscape from a Traditional Land Owner, hike the gorges, visit beautiful lookouts then relax at camp with delicious meals and excellent company. We'll start with a Welcome Lunch and explore in historic town at Berrima, then make our way to the Bungonia National Park Campground to settle into camp for the weekend.

Are you worried about camping? Well, an entire camp set-up will be ready for you when you arrive, including a camp kitchen, tent/inflatable mat, camp chair, flush toilets, HOT showers and drinking water at camp. Easy peasy!

Dates/Time: Friday March 17 1:00pm until Sunday March 19 2:00pm   

Group Maximum: 12 plus your guides

Fitness Level: Moderate to high

Grade: 4/5 hard . To find out more about the grading system click here

Cost: $890 per person

Inclusions:

• Two nights accommodation at Bungoina National Park (including tent and entire camp that will be set up and packed away for you)
• Wilderness First Aid Qualified Women Embrace Hosts to ensure you have the best experience possible.
• Two 100% Adventure Guides who have a wealth of knowledge of the local area
• Friday Welcome Lunch in the Southern Highlands
• Our Camp cook prepares all meals (two breakfasts, three lunches, two dinners, afternoon nibbles, hiking snack packs). We cater for most dietary needs so let us know when you are booking.
• WEA Buff and other goodies
• National Park Fees
• Medical evacuation plan and satellite communications link
• Cultural Afternoon with Traditional Land Owner about the history of the area

Exclusions:

• Transport to and from Bungonia National Park
• Travel Insurance
• Alcohol

Cost:  3-day Adventure, All meals, Camp Equipment $890 pp

What you need to bring with you:

You only need to carry your day-pack, we walk each day from camp, so there is no need to take all your belongings.

• Day Pack for personal first aid, water, jacket, snacks/lunch (all food provided)
• Hiking shoes/boots
• Hiking poles (if you use them)
• Bedding (sleeping mat, sleeping bag, pillow)
• Toiletries and towel
• Hike and Camp clothes (we'll send a complete list before we go)
• Extra Snacks that you may want when trekking

Frequently Asked Questions

How fit do I need to be?

We recommend a moderately high to high fitness level to participate in this weekend. We hike approx. 22 km all up (17 km on Saturday with the option of a grade 5 hike or a grade 4 hike and  9 km on Sunday); there are quite a few hills, very steep sections, some of which require you to hold onto a rope for safety, rock scrambling, stairs and uneven ground.

Not sure this adventure is for you? Drop us an email at info@womenembracedventure.com.au; we'll happily give you a call to discuss. 

Do I need experience?

We recommend previous hiking experience.  You will need a moderate/high fitness level because of the distance covered and the type of terrain we will be covering. We understand that even with high fitness levels everyone hikes at different paces. Please know there are always at least two guides on each walk - this means there is no rush and you can hike at your own pace.

I'm not sure camping is for me. Well, how does this sound?

• A camp cook to prepare all of your delicious meals
• Pre-dinner nibbles and a drink or two around the fire
• Tents set up for you ready for a good night's sleep in the great outdoors-one person to a tent
• Hot showers and flush toilets close by (yes, this is a big selling point!)
• Parking at the campsite
• Beautiful night skies and gorgeous scenery

How many women will be on my adventure?

We like to keep things relatively small and intimate at WEA to offer you a supportive and friendly environment. We have a maximum capacity of 12 plus your WEA hosts and local guides.

I'll be coming on my own, is that ok?

Not a problem at all!  Lots of women come on their own to our adventures. Your Women Embrace Adventure hosts will make sure you meet everyone at lunch on Friday. We always have lots of fun; there's no pressure, no judgment, and lots of encouragement from everyone. By the end of the weekend, you may have just found some new adventure friends!

Are there showers and toilets at the Campground? Yes! Hot showers and flushing toilets are available.

Can bad weather conditions affect my adventure?

Wet weather will generally not cause the cancellation of a hiking tour. Wind and storms, on the other hand, can cause cancellations. If the wind is strong enough to be a potential safety risk, we will contact you in the days before the tour to discuss your options. If we cancel due to weather conditions, you are entitled to a full refund, or we can transfer your booking to a rescheduled date if that suits you.

Stay Safe Procedures: To prioritise the well-being of women, staff and our community, Women Embrace Adventure is taking significant measures to limit the transmission of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

*Contactless registration

*Zero share equipment, utensils

*Providing hand sanitiser to use at the start and during each adventure

*Ensuring social distancing throughout the adventure

Before attending an adventure, please:

*Stay home if you or your family are unwell

*Wash your hands and use hand sanitiser often

*Continue to social distance

*Read our full Covid-19 T&C's for full details https://www.womenembraceadventure.com.au/t-c

Terms and Conditions:

Payment for WEA weekend adventures is final once you receive a confirmation email. No refunds will be given. This is an all-weather event. If cancelled by Women Embrace Adventure, a full refund will be provided.

This is a women's only adventure. Valid for travel for 17 March 2023 departure. Valid for sale until sold out. Advertised prices are per person and do not include return transport. Prices are correct as of Oct 10 2022, and are subject to availability, withdrawal and change at any time without notice due to fluctuations in charges and currency.

If this trip is undersubscribed or in circumstances where external events affect the viability or safety of this trip to go ahead, WEA reserve the right to cancel or reschedule and to exclude/remove any participants from this trip. All current government safety and health guidelines must be adhered to at the time of departure. Flights and travel insurance are not included in the ticket price. Any additional costs related to but not limited to government travel restrictions are the responsibility of the individual traveller and not Women Embrace Adventure. Other conditions apply.  By purchasing this ticket, you have agreed to our Terms and Conditions. Full terms and conditions http://www.womenembraceadventure.com.au/t-c. We hope you can join us! Sharon and Kat