🚙 🚗 Day Out - Portland, Evans Crown & Hassans Wall Lookout (optional)⛰️ 🌅

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
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️🗓️ DATE: Friday, 3 April 2026
⏰ MEETING TIME: 12.30pm (late start!)
📍 MEETING POINT:
The Foundations Portland
🚗 Meet at the carpark in front of the painted silos. Refer photo no. 1 & 2 and the website for further information.
https://thefoundations.com.au/

📸 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🚙 We will meet at 12.30pm at the carpark
The Foundations Portland
https://share.google/MBVeh0HB5uNoAkkv5
We will explore the area and have a photo sessions at the painted silos.

🚗 We will then drive to Evans Crown Nature Reserve. Refer photo no. 4 for exact address.
https://share.google/vErbXauGmA3GIbkkG

🚙 Meet at the trailhead near the carpark.
The tracks is about 4.5km return from the carpark.
Moderate track with uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, stair climbs, some overgrown paths, boulders and rocks scrambling.
👀 Awesome views across the valley and rock formations. Refer photos no. 3 to 5.

🚗 After spending time up at Evans Crown, we’ll head out to Hassans Wall Lookout (optional) for a twilight and sunset watch with lots of photos and selfies. 🤳 🌅
🚶‍♀️ Short walk to the lookout from the carpark. Refer photo no. 6.
Hassans Walls Lookout
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🚙 After a fun day out and the last photo stop at the lookout, we’ll head back to our accommodation.

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️
TERMS & 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.
✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. If you’re not sticking 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!
✅ 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!
❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared.
❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break.
❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on my events. You may join pet friendly walking group instead.
✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event.
✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the 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 ie. BandAid, bandages, antibacterial wipes and hand sanitiser etc.
🧥 Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather.
😊 Great sense of fun and adventure!

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

💵 GRATUITY 💵
$10 CASH per person (day trippers/non campers) to be collected at the start of the walk.
✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet.
📱Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Lithgow Day Out.
✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Easy!

⛺️ FYI - few of us including myself are camping at Lake Wallace over Easter long weekend.

🏨 You may think about staying in Lithgow, Wallerawang (Lake Wallace), Katoomba, Blackheath, Leura etc to explore Blue Mountains National Park and the surrounding areas. ⛰️

✅ Please update on comments section if you require a carpool.
✅ Also if you can give a lift from your closest station or any stations on the way with share travel costs.

🚗 Please leave home or your accommodation with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly.
🏃‍♂️If you’re running late, we don’t wait!

✍️ I will update further information during mid week on weather forecast etc.

📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message a day earlier or well before meeting time instead to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section.

❗️NOTE that I do not answer calls, text messages or updates on comments section after meeting time!

🌿 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors!

Norra 😎
📱 0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)