Name: Croatia Islands Walking and Culture
Start: 2024-09-25T07:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-09-25T09:00:00.000Z
Location: Split Airport

**Greetings Everyone** \- Join us this Sunday for an adventure as we hike from Sanding Fortress to Cheongju University\. A mixture of Korean culture and forest walking\. We will also stop for refreshments afterwards at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju\.

Duration: About 3-4 hours hike including stops.
Distance: Approx 10-12 km.
Difficulty: 2.5 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes.
[What the scale means](https://tinyurl.com/mr34j989)

Toilets: At the start.

● **Post-Hike Gathering (Optional):** After our adventure, you're welcome to join us for some well-deserved relaxation and camaraderie at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju

● **PLEASE:** No smoking, animals, children or guests.

● **First Timers & Regulars:**
We extend a warm welcome to newcomers, and we kindly request a KRW 5,000 donation to support our website and enhance the safety of our group.

You can also contribute directly to our bank account
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● **Important Notes:**
Care must also be taken when walking on the road and forest - good shoes are required.

● **Health and Safety Information:**
All Cheongju Global Trekkers organisers work on a strictly voluntary basis and hold NO responsibility or liability for any injury, or loss suffered during the events organised. Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct and well being; recognising that there are hazards in attending group and outdoor activities and agrees to participate solely at their own risk.

● **Preparation is the key to having a good day:**

* Check the weather
* Do you have the correct clothing and shoes?.
* Bring Food for your Lunch.
* Do you know where the meeting places are?

● **Meeting Places**:

* Starbucks 1416-2 가경동 Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si,
* National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju

● **Carpooling:**

* No Carpooling will be arranged for this event.
*

● **Time Guideline:**
08:45 - Good time to meet at Starbucks
09:00 - Catch the bus to Cheongju Sports Center, then change to bus 862.
09:45 - Arrive at Sangdang Fortress - Time for coffee and some food
10:00 - Introductions and Hike Starts
11:30 - Stop for lunch (bring some water and food)

14:00 - Arrive Cheongju University, walk to National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju.

14:30 - 15:30 - Have refreshments (Optional)
16:30 - Arrive back at Intercity Bus Terminal (Approx)

● **Maps and More Information:**
Follow this path - no complete loop of fortress.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/south-korea/chungcheongbuk-do/cheongjuland-sangdang-fortress

● **Hike Description & Directions:**
Walk around the lake from the last bus stop to the fortress, along the wall and then into the forest and walk down towards the Cheongju University.

● **Capture the Moment:**
Share your best photos of the day on our Instagram Account for a chance to be featured!

● **What to Bring:**

* Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.
* Packed lunch.
* Comfortable shoes suitable for a variety of terrains.
* Sun protection and emergency rain gear.
* Personal first-aid items.

● **Additional Notes:**

* Safety and togetherness are our priorities. We will make stops at all track junctions to ensure the group stays together.
* Punctuality is key, and we will depart on time, so please be prompt.
* Swimming is optional and care should be taken.

We can't wait to explore the great outdoors with you this Sunday - Chris and Kyu.

Cheongju Global Trekkers

Kyuhyun  Park

chris grant

Sangdang Fortress

1416-2

Greetings Everyone - September 2024 we will be visiting the islands of Croatia from Split to Dubrovnik.

A deposit of $250 will be required shortly and $150 per month to pay for all the hotels in advance.

Split - 2 Nights
Bol - 2 Nights
Hvar - 3 Nights with day trip to Vis
Korcula - 4 Nights with day trip to Mijet, also Boat trip to secluded beaches in Korcula
Dubrovnik - 2 Nights

Hotels will be pre-booked 2 or 3 star.

There appears to be no luggage transfer service, so all hotels will be close to the ferry terminals or we will use taxis.

● PLEASE: No smoking, animals, children or guests.

● First Timers & Regulars:
Welcome First Timers to Auckland Global Trekkers, we look forward to meeting you. We ask Everyone to bring a gold coin donation to help pay for the website and more safety equipment for the group.
Many thanks

● Important Notes:
We start on the first ferry trip Sept 27th 2023.

● Health and Safety Information:
Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct and well being; recognising that there are hazards in attending group and outdoor activities and agrees to participate solely at their own risk.

● Meeting Place:
Split Hotel

● Maps and More Information:
Korcula Hikes - https://www.korculaexplorer.com/best-walking-hiking-routes-korcula/
Korcula Boat Trip - https://www.korculaexplorer.com/partner-tours-on-korcula-island/korcula-archipelago-boat-trip/
Croatia Ferry Routes -https://www.croatiaferries.com/maps/split-dubrovnik-islands-ferry-map/
Miljet - Pomena - Hikes - Coastal and salt water lake hike
https://ourwanders.com/mljet-island-croatia/
Bol - https://www.bolcroatia.com/bol-sports/walking-hiking/hike-from-bol-best-view-of-bol/
Hvar - https://www.svadore.com/best-walks-hvar-hike-robinson-trail/
Vis - https://croatia.hr/en-gb/outdoors-and-active-holidays/walking-and-hiking/hum-on-the-island-of-vis

● The Best Photos:
The best photo of the day will posted on our Instagram Account.

● More Stuff:
See you in Croatia in September for a great adventure - Chris and Team

Auckland Global Trekkers

Joan Banks

Kirsten Shaw

Croatia Islands Walking and Culture

Split Airport

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