JOIN US for our regular last Saturday of the month Camino-style walk - this month exploring the Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park north of Katoomba (previously known as Radiata Plateau).  You may have already walked a Camino in Europe or you may aspire to one day walk a Camino or other pilgrimages.  Walking with the Blue Mountains Camino group is an opportunity to walk in the beautiful Blue Mountains with like-minded people.  You will learn more about preparing for a Camino and why our walks are more than just a walk. 

Two options are offered for our January training walk, an Easy Walk of about 10km and a  Medium Walk  of about 14km.  To join the Medium walk you must have walked with the Blue Mountains Camino group previously - no first timers. 

To join a walk: 

* You must bring snacks.

* You must carry at least 1.5litres of water.

There will be a Camino Meetup in the Dining Bistro at the Katoomba Family Hotel on Parke Street.  This is an opportunity to explore Camino topics further.  The meetup runs from 2-4pm.   You can purchase lunch at the hotel bistro before 2pm. 

WALK INFORMATION

Meeting place:  Katoomba train station commuter car park alongside Gearin Hotel, accessible from GWH. 

Meeting time:  8.30 for 8.45am start. 

There are toilets at the Katoomba train station. 

Walk 1 - Easy,  10km.  8.45am-1pm.

A mix of suburb roads and fire trails past the site of the Explorers Tree to the dam at the Ngula Bulgarabang Park. Return the same way. 

Walk 2 - Medium,  13km.  8.45am-1pm.

An interesting walk starting through the historic Gully precint, then along the bush tracks to North's Lookout and up to the site of the Explorer Tree. A fire road in Ngula Bulgarabang Park leads to the scenic lookout over Megalong Valley.  Direct return to Katoomba along the GWH. 

To join the Medium walk you must have walked with the Blue Mountains Camino group previously - no first timers.  You also need to be confident of your fitness to walk for 4 hours. 

CAMINO MEETUP

We will hold our regular Camino Meetup from 2-4pm at the Katoomba Family Hotel on Parke St (next to Dan Murphy's).  Bistro is open till 2pm for lunch.  More info:  https://www.katoombahotel.com.au/dining.asp

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WALKING SAFETY

Please read this before you attempt any of our training walks. 

You are welcome on our walks, but please read the following carefully before deciding to do a walk.

Your safety is your responsibility. You must know your walking ability. 

The walk coordinator on the day has the authority to withdraw you from the walk if they believe the walk is not suitable for you and they believe you may put yourself (and others) at risk. 

1. Read our notes about the walk carefully, and be aware of the difference between the grades of walks.

Easy  walks are usually on well formed fire roads or bush paths, with limited stairs or steep parts. Elevation gains during the walk are typically small to moderate.   Distances 5-12 kms.

Medium  walks also include walking on well formed fire trails and bush paths but are generally more challenging walks and faster pace. People more accustomed to bushwalking trails should consider this option, but if you're not experienced on rougher ground, or are not confident about your current fitness level then walkers should choose the first (Easy) walk to build up their confidence.   Distances typically 12-16kms.

2. Do not attempt either walks if you have any health concerns at all.

3. Wear appropriate footwear and bring ample water (minimum 1.5litres).  Walking poles can be useful. 

4. Wear and bring appropriate walking gear, the weather in the mountains can change rapidly so always have a rain jacket or poncho. A hat for sun and rain protection.

5. Basic First Aid Kit including snake bandage, sunscreen, insect repellent.

4. The group is only as fast as its slowest walker.  If you are unsure about being able to keep up with the group for the entire walk, start with the Easy Walk. 

5. All walkers will meet at the start of the walk.  If you are unsure of the route, make sure you buddy up with someone who does.  An experienced walker will walk at the rear of the group.

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COVID SAFETY!  

For everyone's safety, the Blue Mountains Camino Supporters recommend all participants to:

• carry hand sanitiser in your bag/pack and bring a mask,
• wear a mask on public transport,  
• Protect yourself and others. NSW Health information  Click Here 

Please do not join our walk if you exhibit any signs or symptoms of Covid or Influenza.

***********************************************************************************More info about the Blue Mountains Camino Supporters:   https://bluemountainscamino.com

If you have any questions, please email info@bluemountainscamino.com

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