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Come and walk with us through Sturt Gorge and Craigburn FarmTICKETS
Tickets are $36pp (discounted for gold, silver and bronze members)
If you are interested in becoming a member, or renewing your membership, head to our Wise Women Walking membership page - https://www.wisewomenwalking.org.au/index.cfm?module=MEMBERSHIP_V2
WALK DETAILS
This walk is approximately 13km (allow up to 4 hours).
This is a moderate to challenging walk along various trails within Sturt River Recreation Park and Craigburn Farm. The walk follows part of Sturt River and through bushland, yet still maintains close proximity to houses. The walk is undulated with a few steep climbs/descents and technical sections.
MEET TIME/LOCATION
Please arrive at 8.15am for an 8.30am start.
The meet spot is in a carparking area at the corner of Hayman Retreat & Craigburn Road in Blackwood.
Please note that there are no toilets located here.
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cTQEj4Rk8Fs75mKJ9
If using a navigation program such as maps you can enter the GPS co-ordinates: -35.03398, 138.60469
I.C.E. MEDICAL DETAILS FORM
Don't forget to bring along your I.C.E. Medical Details Form. These can be downloaded from our website.
Leaders will have a few spare forms if you are unable to print at home.
WEATHER AND GEAR
You can check the forecast for the walk location here - https://www.bom.gov.au/places/sa/blackwood/forecast/detailed/
If the weather forecast is for extreme weather or a fire ban is issued for the Adelaide Hills, this walk will be cancelled the day before and fully refunded.
We will only cancel last minute (by text message and email) if there is a severe weather warning/thunderstorm warning or weather events that are likely to impact on the safety of our leaders and walkers.
Due to the variability of the weather, the following items will be needed:
- a daypack/backpack to carry personal gear
- 2 litres of water
- sun protection (hat, sunnies, suncream)
- wet weather gear (check the forecast and plan accordingly!)
- blister kit/personal medication
- high energy snacks/fruit to eat along the way
- hiking boots/comfortable walking shoes
- layerable clothing for before/during/after the walk (eg. jumper/jacket)
- walking poles (optional)
Please ensure you have the minimum gear required as no refunds are possible after booking. If you arrive under prepared our leaders have the right to ask you not to walk with us for safety reasons.
Note: All our leaders carry group first aid kits, emergency communication devices and are qualified bushwalking leaders.
OTHER INFORMATION
Our walks are all about fun, fitness and friendship - not a personal training session. If we cannot walk and talk at the same time we are walking too fast! And we never leave anyone behind.
Minimum age requirement for our walks is 18 years old (as long they are accompanied by a supervising adult). Please check with us if unsure.
For the walk to go ahead, we need a minimum of 4 walkers registered by the registration closing time (5pm the day before the walk). If a walk is cancelled due to the minimum number not being met, participants who have registered will be notified by text the evening before the walk and a refund will be given.
During our walks, photos may be taken for use publicly on our website, social media channels and e-newsletter. If you do not wish for your photo to be taken/used, please notify us via email - [email protected]
No refunds are issued if cancelling within 48 hours of the walk.
FEEDBACK/QUESTIONS
We welcome your feedback and/or questions. If you have any feedback or questions at all, please email us at [email protected]
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