🌉 Megalong Valley - Bowtells Swing Bridge via Six Foot Track🌲 🌿 🍂 🦘⛰

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ BELOW DESCRIPTION FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
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🗓 DATE: Sunday, 1 June 2025.
⏰ MEETING TIME: 10.15am.
🚙 MEETING PLACE: Megalong Cemetery, Megalong Road.
Meet at the carpark on Aspinall Road near “Six Foot Track” sign. Refer photo no. 7.

🥾 DISTANCE: 13.5km return.
🥾 GRADE: Moderate on a steady pace, not snail pace!
💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended for this walk with few steep stairs, ups and downs hills, creek crossings and uneven rocky surfaces. Tracks expected to be wet and muddy at few sections.

📸 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🚶‍♂️ Bowtells Swing Bridge is part of 44 km Six Foot Track from Jenolan to Katoomba.
🌉 The bridge is an alternative route that was built for when the Coxs River is flooded but has now become a feature of the Six Foot Track.
🌉 The new recently upgraded swing bridge is not as scary or sway as much as the old bridge!
🚶 This walk is not for hardcore or fast pace walkers. If you’re short of time or in a hurry to get home, please DO NOT join this event!
🤳 This is a social leisure walk suitable for nature lovers, bird watchers and amateur photographers. We will walk through picturesque farmlands and rolling hills.
🥪 We will have byo picnic lunch at the bridge.
🏊🏼‍♂️ You may also have a swim under the bridge if you wish.

On the way back to your car, you may stop by at:
🍇 Dryridge Estate Winery 🍇
You may need to make a booking for wine tasting. Please check the website for further info.
https://dryridge.com.au/

☕️ If you have time, you may also drop by at Megalong Valley Tea Rooms.
https://megalongvalleytearooms.com.au/

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION⚠️
📝 DISCLAIMER:
Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event.
For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’.
✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event.
✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings.
✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event.
✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos.
✅ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event. Easy!
https://www.artslaw.com.au/information-sheet/street-photographers-rights/
✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure.
✅ If you’re not keeping up the pace with with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you!
✅ NO shops, cafes or toilets on the trails, so please come well prepared.
✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse background. This is not a dating group. Please do not ask inappropriate questions.
✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit an opportunity to join my future events!

🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒
👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt may not be suitable for this walk.
🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended.
💦 At least 1.8L of WATER, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks,
🥪 Snacks and PACKED LUNCH.
🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard.
⛑ Basic First Aid kit and hand sanitiser.
🧥 Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather.
🏊🏼‍♂️ Cozzies and towel if you with to swim.

📝 This is a great article for tips on preparation for Day Walk Skill & Gear.
Bushwalk Skills 101:
https://www.bushwalk.com/article/8398

💵 GRATUITY 💵
$10 CASH per person for this event.
Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet.
📱Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) Bowtells Bridge. Please TEXT me receipt of payment.

‼️ If you arrive after 10.20am and wish to join the group, $10 Meetup fee/gratuity + $10 penalty for your tardiness❗️

🚆 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc.
https://transportnsw.info/

🚊 Those travelling by train, there’s no public bus to/from Blackheath station to the meeting point.
🚙 It’s about 25 minutes drive to/from the station to starting point. You may either get a taxi, Uber or organise a carpool.

🚗 Those travelling by car, please offer a lift with share petrol from your closest station or from Blackheath station. Please update on comments section.

📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message well before the starting time.

❗️Note that I DO NOT answer calls, text messages or updates on comments section on the day after meeting time.

✅ Leave home early, arrive promptly and come well prepared!

🌿Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿

Norra 😎
📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)