Summit to Sea - NEW ENGLAND WILDERNESS WALK - EIGHT DAYS - Includes Meals & Transfers

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING

The Bellingen River is a 'natural' flow river which means the weather dictates our hiking and canoe trips.

Before booking, please make sure you read and understand the below.

Pending Supplier

For a trip to go ahead there needs to be a minimum of 6 people, it will show 'Pending Supplier'.

If your group size is less than 6 you can either join a group or enquire about starting a new booking with your preferred date.

Once there is 6+ people we will confirm the trip.  You will than receive a ‘pre-arrival’ email (waiver) - please check your spam folder. Email is from 'thankyou@getwherewolf.com'.  Each person must fill out this form before the trip commencement date.  Any persons who have not completed our waiver form will not be allowed to go on the trip.

On Confirmation - your trip will still be pending

After receiving your 'confirmation' your trip will show as confirmed, however your trip may still not go ahead due to the following:

1.     River Heights - 'Flash flooding'.  We try to give as much information as soon as we know ourselves and sometimes won't know until the morning of your trip.

2.     Natural Parks Closure - this is out of our control.  They usually give us 24 hours’ notice however also not limited to.

3.     Guides - availability of guides.  Guides are seasonal workers and hold down other full-time employment.

4.     Covid Outbreak / Closures / Hotspots - If the government puts out a heath order that affects you from traveling or returning to your home address, we can put your order on hold for a later date (no terms on when you can re-use) This will not be considered for a 'posable closure'.

Cancellations
1. Exodus Adventures hold the right to cancel your trip due to the above conditions.  If we cancelled your trip, you will have the opportunity to change dates or be given a full refund.  Exodus Adventures will not be responsible for any compensation on your accommodation and or travel due to cancelling.

2. If you cancel any time before 14 days, a 10% admin fee will not be refunded*

3. If you cancel between 14 days and 7 days before the trip, 75% will be refunded*

4. If you cancel 7 days up to 48 hours before trip, 50% will be refunded*

*These partial refunds are due to 'your cancelation' possibly affecting other clients. Example: a group of 6 people have booked a trip and two people cancel which in turn makes the trip not cost effective / not viable to run and therefore will follow on to cause the cancelation to others.

SUMMIT TO SEA

The New England Wilderness Walk is a magical place for hikes that lifts the heart. This guided tour is challenging, combining hiking and canoeing, where you go on a journey through one of Australia’s most diverse wilderness areas from summit to sea.

Your journey starts at the second highest mountain in the region Point Lookout, 1,564 meters above sea level, and is the highest mountain on the edge of the 'Great New England escarpment'.

The first 4 days you will explore deep ancient rainforests, rugged ridge lines, beautiful creeks leading into the heart of the Ebor Volcano, and into old heritage farming land and buildings.

Day 5 you get to take off the hiking boots and put on water shoes to paddle on the Bellingen River. Paddling a canoe, you will tackle some exhilarating rapids with beautiful tranquil pools in between. When the river becomes tidal you will board a small power boat and continue your journey to the sea.

To finish this epic journey, you get to enjoy lunch at the famous Ocean View Hotel.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Pick up, and transfers to overnight accommodation
Day 2: Summit to Wrights lookout to Saddle (walk to mine and back to campsite) | 10 kms
Day 3: Walk Grasstree Ridge, to farmland | 15 kms 
Day 4: Farmland to Canoe put-in | 15 kms
Day 5: Canoe paddle from Cool Creek to Kandahar |15 kms

Day 6: Canoe paddle from Kandahar to Thora | 15kms

Day 7: Canoe paddle / small power boat Thora to Bellingen | 23 kms
Day 8: Small power boat from Bellingen to Urunga | 20 kms (transfers back to destination)

WHAT’S INCLUDED

BASIC PACKAGE - 4 DAYS (Wilderness walk and 3 nights only)

·       Transfers from Urunga, Bellingen.

·       3 nights tent and bed mat.

·       Meals - breakfast, lunch, & dinner.

·       Snacks on the trail.

·       Hiking packs.

·       Emergency communication/GPS equipment.

·       Group first aid kit.

·       Experienced guides,

ADD ONS

Day 2

Upgrade to Indigenous tour, bush tucker and digeridoo

Day 5-7 

Upgrade to Canoe expedition package

ULTIMATE PACKAGE - 8 DAYS (All of the above - 7 nights)

This is a small group walking tour – maximum 15 people.

NOTES TO CONSIDER

While our 8-day wilderness walk / canoe is a demanding walk – we advise you to do as much training as you can before your tour with us. The more you train for the walk the easier you will handle the terrain and the more you will enjoy this remote ancient part of the world.

It’s also important to come along with an open mind, ready for an awesome experience whatever the weather, whoever the group.

 It is very important that you bring the right gear for the conditions. A comprehensive gear list is provided however a pack list will be sent out on confirmation of booking. If you are at all concerned about your ability to do this walk, please feel free to call us at Exodus Adventures for more information.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

·       Transfers - pick-ups are available in Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Raleigh and 70km East of Armidale

·       Catering - all meals and snacks whilst on the tour.

·       All Safety Equipment - PFD (life jacket), helmet and cag (rain jacket), hiking pack.

PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

·       No experience necessary however we advise you to do as much training as you can before your tour. This tour is challenging.

·       There is no upper age limit. 

·       Minimum age is 14 years old.

SCHEDULES

Due to heat and rainfalls we usually run trips in mid April and mid September. If you have another date in mind, please don't hesitate to ask.

GUIDES

Our Guides are knowledgeable and very experienced and will ensure your days on toure are both fun and safe.