Hawkesbury River Kayaking Adventure Thursday October 29 to Sunday November 1 2020

Take the trip of a lifetime, right on our doorstep, 4 days of paddling one of the world's great waterways. From the beautiful Berowra Valley, past the mysterious Marramarra Creek, onto the mighty , through , into and towards the Pacific Ocean. Watch the landscape unfold from unspoilt bush to astonishing architecture of unique riverside settlements. Plenty of opportunity to hop out of the kayaks and explore the bush, and hike to incredible lookouts… and to enjoy campsite living and enjoying the delicious catering. Discover 5 national parks, see shipwrecks, waterfalls, historic islands, indigenous sites, and beautiful beaches. All food and equipment provided; no experience required. Just bring an adventurous spirit!

TRIP DETAILS • Cost : $695 • Meeting Location: 8 am Crosslands Reserve (leave car in carpark) • Maximum numbers: 9 clients • Difficulty: Moderate but no is experience required- • Requirements- comfortable in and around water- able to hike for up to 4 hrs • Length: 4 days- 3 nights camping

INCLUDED • Diamonds in the Rough Adventure Coach • All equipment- kayak (all doubles), paddle, lifejacket • All food and drinks that is 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners • 3 Nights camping- with all equipment provided (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat)- you may bring your own. Personal gear list will be provided • National Park Permits • Experienced Local Guide to show you the basics of paddling and navigate the trip • Full and comprehensive First Aid Kit, Public Liability Insurance

NOT INCLUDED • Transport to and from meeting location • Lunch on Day 4

HOW TO BOOK?

Full payment to our DITRA bank account to secure your spot. Please include your name and ‘Hawkesbury’ when making payment. BSB 012270 Acct No 311709762

To pay with credit card an additional 2% fee is payable –or for more information- contact Michele Michel, 0423 190 010 [email protected]

ITINERARY

• Day 1- Thursday Meet at Crosslands Reserve Begin paddling down Hike to Naa Badu look out in Berowra Valley National Park (~1 hr return) Continue paddling past Berowra Waters and onto Twin Beaches to make camp for the night (15 km) Meals: L,D • Day 2 Friday Continue paddling down Hawkesbury River Short hike into Muogamarra for spectacular look out Paddle past then continue to the Basin to make camp for the night (25 km) Meals: B, L, D • Day 3 - Saturday A great day paddling around Pittwater Lots of time for us to hike and explore the area at West Head from Mackerel Beach Return to Basin to Camp ( 15- 20km) Meals: B,L, D • Day 4- Sunday Paddle Basin to Palm Beach in the morning Finishing our paddling adventure with a short hike at Barrenjoey Headland to historic lighthouse. We will splurge with lunch at a local café- before being shuttled back to our cars (5 km) Meals: B

DITRA Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy If a trip is cancelled by DITRA, a full refund will be given. If you cancel a Diamond Day: • more than 14+ days prior to the trip, you will receive a refund less 20% admin fee deducted. • Between 14 and 7 days prior to the trip, you will receive a refund less a 50% admin fee deducted. • less than 7 days – 100% of the trip cost will be forfeited.

Acceptance of Risk and Personal Responsibility You understand that DITRA activities operate in unpredictable and sometimes remote outdoor environments, including in unpredictable weather and you agree to act responsibly and accept the inherent risks and dangers associated with any activity in which you participate with DITRA and the accompanying risk of injury, death or property loss or damage. Access to normal medical services or hospital facilities may be limited. Evacuation, where necessary can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. Medical and evacuation expenses will be your responsibility. You must at all times indemnify DITRA and hold its officers, employees and agents harmless from and against actions, claims, charges, costs, expenses, losses, damages and other liability arising out of or otherwise in connection with any wilful, unlawful or negligent conduct of you in connection with your membership of DITRA.

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