⛰️🍂 OCT LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY @ BLACKHEATH & KATOOMBA 🌲🏨⛺️🌌🌄🌠

📝 PLEASE READ BELOW DESCRIPTION FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
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⛺️ LOCATION ⛺️
MT YORK CAMPGROUND
Mt York Road
Mt Victoria NSW 2786

🌍 Refer Google maps - pics no. 2 & 3 for campground location.

🏨 Those who wish to glam up at a hotel, motel, caravan park, Airbnb or anywhere you fancy, due to long weekend please make a booking online asap at a nearby towns - Blackheath, Katoomba, Leura, Medlow Bath, Mt Victoria etc.

✅ You may come or leave home at anytime or any days. You may also stay few more days to explore the Blue Mountains.

✅ I’d recommend taking Friday, 2nd October off, chuck a sickie or POETS from work. Lots of things to do and see around the area.
🚙 I’m planning to arrive at the campground on Friday afternoon to get the campsite for the group on first come first served. 😉

🚗 Mt Victoria train station is about 10 minutes drive from the campground, Blackheath about 15 minutes drive, Lithgow about 40 minutes drive and Katoomba is about 25 minutes drive.
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⛰️ Mount York Campground is about 6 km from Mount Victoria station, a natural site that at 1061 metres has commanding views over the western plains, many layers of Aboriginal and European heritage, several convict built roads (now walking tracks) and remnants of the old convict-built roads (1823-1829) can still be seen.

🏕️ The campground is a small to medium sized camping area, suitable for tents and caravans. A popular climbing area, awesome view at the lookouts, walking trails and historic roads..

🌅 The campground is one of the best places to watch the sunset and stargazing. 🌠🌄🌌

🚻 FACILITIES:
🏕️ Camp near your vehicle, picnic area, drop toilets, limited fire pits, lookouts, walking, rock climbing and bike trails.
💦 NOTE- no tap water or showers, so please come well prepared.
🚿 I have basic shower tent that you’re welcome to use. BYO washing water, towel and shower gel.

🚗 The campground is accessible by regular 2WD with sealed road and carpark beside the road.

🛜 Mobile reception throughout the campground.

🏕️ WHAT TO BRING (CAMPERS): 🏕️
⛺️ All creature comforts including camping gear - tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat or air mattress, blankets etc.
🥘 Food, snacks, drinking and washing water at least 15 litres, dish liquid, wash basin, portable gas stove, butane gas, fold up table, chairs, pots, pans, plates, cutlery, mug, wet wipes, rubbish bags, gazebo or tarps for shelter or cooking station and chill out area.
🔦 Torch or headlight (preferred), tent light, powerbank/charger etc.
🧥 Warm jacket, thermals, beanie and warm clothes. It’s cooler temperatures at night.
🔥 Firewood (if No Fire Ban) per bag per person. I will check with the Council and RFS closer to the date.
🚗 Bring everything that you can think useful that can fit in your car including kitchen sink! 🪣🛒

📝 Options for Things To Do & See will be communicated upon confirmation via group WhatsApp.
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🌲 IMPORTANT NOTES: 🌲
📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER:
Attending this event is at your own risk. Organisers accepts no liability of any kind during and after this event.
✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings.
✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk.
✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos.
✅ Further information will be communicated via WhatsApp group chat upon confirmation - how to meet and identify the group, itinerary and other finer details etc.
✅ This event will be finalised a week before depending on weather condition.
🔥 I will confirm with the Council and RFS website for any fire ban, alerts etc. for the weekend.
🥘 NO, you’re not required to do a cook off on the campfire. You can cook, eat, drink or do whatever you like at the campground. So, just relax, no pressure!

Hopefully the weather is kind to us for this October long weekend event. 🤞
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💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION 💵
💰 $35 PRE-PAID per person. Non refundable if you cancel or No Show.
✅ Includes all planned walks - day outs and sunset/night walks.
📲 Please send me a TEXT message for payment details or via PayID to my mobile; 0405038557 by cob Friday, 25th September to confirm your spot.
Ref: (your Meetup name) & Mt York camp.
✅ Once payment made, please TEXT me receipt of payment.

💰$10 late fee for late payment confirmation after Friday, 25th September!
⏰ There are few things for me to finalise behind the scene that takes quite a lot of my time to ensure this event runs smoothly.

💬 I will add those who made a pre-payment to group WhatsApp on Saturday, 26th September for further details of this exciting event - our exact location, optional walks, day outs, sunset/night walks etc.
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📝 NOTE - this event is suitable for a newbie (campers) with no camping experience required.

🚗 If you require a lift or able to offer a lift with share petrol and toll costs from your closest station, require a pickup from Mt Victoria station or wish to hire a tent etc, please update on comments section or send me a TEXT message.

📲 Any other questions, please send me a TEXT message to avoid any confusion.

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

Norra 😎
📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)