The Great North Walk 4 - Mt Kuring-Gai to Kowan 18 KM

Join us for the fourth part of our incredible adventure along the Great North Walk! This 18 km hike is among the most challenging sections of the GNW, which spans 260 kilometres of stunning trails connecting Sydney and Newcastle. Read the full description before RSVPing.

• Difficulty: Very Hard, and intended for experienced hikers. Multiple elevations through stunning bushland and and some scrambling.
• Start: Mt Kuring-Gai Train Station (9:15 AM), meet at the platform. You can take T1 from central, starting at 8:15.
• Route: This is a ripper trail that follows Lyrebird Gully Track to Berowra Waters, and further to Cowan Station. Along the way, there is a creek crossing, a salt marsh, grass trees, interesting rock formations, Berowra waters ferry, Aboriginal rock carvings and a lot of adventure!
• Track map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/new-south-wales/mount-kuring-gai-to-cowan-via-lyrebird-gully-track-and-gnw
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Important - Please Read:

• What to Bring: Wear proper hiking shoes, bring ample hydration (2+ litres - refill available only at Berowra Waters), snacks/lunch, sunscreen, hat, and weather protection. It is recommended to carry basic first-aid and insect-repellent spray.
• RSVP Responsibly: Your RSVP is a commitment. Please update it at least 12-24 hours in advance if you can't join. No-shows or repeated late cancellations may affect future participation or lead to group removal.
• Be Early: Arrive early, all event details (route, what to bring etc.) are in the description. Hosts usually cannot respond to messages (waitlist, directions or late arrivals) given they have look after the event organisation and attendees safety.
• Community Walk: This is a volunteer-led walk with fellow enthusiasts. Please keep the host within sight. You're welcome to leave at any time if needed, just let the host know if possible.
• Safety First: Your safety is your responsibility. By attending, you agree to follow all instructions, current rules, public health orders, and OZ Outdoors guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/ozoutdoors
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