Australian Multi-day Tour

Blue Mountains Pack-Free Hiking

Escape to the breathtaking Blue Mountains for five days of pack-free hiking, culture and relaxation with a group of like-minded women.

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Destination New South Wales, Australia

Duration 5 Days

Price From $2,690

Departs 11 Apr 2027

Group Size 10 Max

Overview

Explore the Blue Mountains with AW

Swap the hustle of daily life for the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains on this five-day pack-free adventure. This trip is all about camaraderie and rejuvenation in the outdoors, blending the magic of the two-day Grand Clifftop Walk and Katoomba Falls night walk with thoughtful moments like stargazing at Wentworth Falls and Indigenous storytelling, all supported by your experienced AW Tour Leader.

The trails offer enough challenge to feel like a real adventure while remaining entirely achievable for most active women. We’ve made sure to balance your time on the tracks with plenty of treats, from Devonshire tea at Everglades House to a relaxing lunch at Sorensen’s Glasshouse & Gardens. Bring a friend or join us solo, either way, you’ll find a supportive community ready to share the journey.

Note: This trip pairs with our Sydney Harbour Pack-Free Hiking trip starting on 04 April from Sydney.

Fitness/Walk Grade

This trip includes Grade 3 hikes, up to 12 km per day, suitable for those with moderate fitness levels. Tracks include short steep sections over uneven terrain, and there are sections of steps and stairs along the way - these are a mix of flat sandstone and steeper manmade staircases. While this is broken up into sections of around 100-500 stairs, we recommend including hill or stair training in your preparation to keep your legs happy.

Enjoy massive rock formations during Grand Clifftop Walk — Two-day Grand Clifftop Walk, covering 19km of trails from Wentworth Falls to Katoomba

Day 1 Sun 11 Apr Sydney to Blue Mountains; Katoomba Falls Night-Lit Walk (1.3 km)

Our journey begins with a pick-up from Sydney Airport at noon. We’ll drive directly to Everglades House in the Blue Mountains, where we will enjoy Devonshire tea and a self-guided walk around the gardens.
From there, we’ll continue to our hotel and check in to our base for the next four nights.

After settling in, we’ll head out for a group dinner before heading out for the Katoomba Falls Night-Lit Walk. This gentle 1.3km trail is a magical way to start the adventure, with the illuminated falls and escarpment creating a stunning evening atmosphere.

Hiking Distance: 1.3 km, Grade 2

Meals: Devonshire tea, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2 Mon 12 Apr Aboriginal cultural experience + Grand Canyon Walk (6.3 km)

The morning begins with an Aboriginal cultural experience, where a local Indigenous guide will lead a welcome to country and cultural talk. This immersive experience provides a meaningful connection to the country we’re walking through.

We’ll then grab a take away lunch and hit the trail for the Grand Canyon Track.

The 6.3 km loop track is one of the most iconic hikes in the Blue Mountains, featuring a lush ever-changing landscape of sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and shaded cullies filled with lush vegetation.

After the hike, we return to the hotel with time to freshen up before dinner.

Hiking Distance: 6.3 km, Grade 3

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 3 Tues 13 Apr Grand Clifftop Walk part 1 (Wentworth Falls to Leura, 11 km); Stargazing experience

Today after breakfast, we hit the trails with the first section of the Grand Clifftop Walk, a 19km route split over two days. The first leg covers 11km from Wentworth Falls to Leura, rated Grade 3, with breathtaking clifftop views, forested tracks, and cascading waterfalls. Along the way, we’ll stop for morning tea at Conservation Hut Café (optional at your own expense), followed by a packed lunch with incredible scenery as our backdrop.

We’ll return for a chance to freshen up before having dinner. Afterwards, we go stargazing at Wentworth Falls, enjoying a hot chocolate or tea under the vast evening sky.

Hiking Distance: 11 km, Grade 3 with lots of stairs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 4 Wed 14 Apr Grand Clifftop Walk Part 2 (Gordon Falls to Scenic World, 8 km)

The second half of the Grand Clifftop Walk takes us 8km from Gordon Falls to Scenic World in Katoomba, with more dramatic viewpoints and winding bush tracks. We’ll take a break along the way to enjoy our packed lunch. Our hike continues on this scenic trail, with expansive views and beautiful pockets of forest, before reaching the end of our hiking journey.

The afternoon is free to relax or explore before we head out for a farewell dinner.

Hiking Distance: 8 km, Grade 3

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 5 Thur 15 Apr Explore Mountain Towns + Departure back to Sydney

After breakfast, we’ll check out of the hotel and head out to explore the mountain towns, with some free time to wander, shop,or simply enjoy the scenery.

We’ll then enjoy an early lunch at Sorensen’s Glasshouse & Gardens before beginning our drive back to Sydney at approximately 1.00pm.

Arrival at Sydney Airport is expected around 3.00pm, allowing plenty of time for evening flights home.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This trip pairs with our Sydney Harbour Pack-Free Hiking trip starting on 04 April from Sydney.

Important Notes

Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary as planned, but please remember this is adventure travel and conditions can change unexpectedly. Weather, road conditions, vehicle issues, or the health of fellow travelers may require adjustments.

We’ll do our best to keep things on track, but a flexible and easy-going attitude is essential for the best experience.

Occasionally, certain experiences or activities may need to be modified or skipped due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, refunds will not be provided for any missed components of the itinerary.

Your Adventurous Women Tour Leader
4 night's accommodation in a twin-share room at a comfortable hotel
Private transport during the trip & group airport transfers
Activities & entrance fees as per itinerary
Meals as listed in the itinerary

Loved every minute of the trip! Organisation was great, tour leader (Jazzy) was fabulous, and the other women on the walk were just lovely.

Celia Nepal

So well organised by the team nothing was a problem so helpful lots of fun with the other Adventurous Women.

Lorrie Ningaloo Reef

I loved the great group of women and the variety of activities. We hiked, cooked, kayaked, met elephants, laughed, swam and ate. Marie’s knowledge of her homeland made this a memorable experience.

Michelle Cambodia

Loved the week hiking with Anna & an inspiring group of women. Really well organised, fun, delicious food, amazing scenery. Highly recommend.

Sue Bibbulmun Track

A stunning part of the world to hike with a special group of awesome women, led by our wonderful leader Lyn.

Tammy Japan

It was the trip of a lifetime. The leaders were extraordinary and the women I met have become friends for life.

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Good to know

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellation by Adventurous Women:
In the event that we cancel a tour or are unable to guarantee the departure due to not meeting minimum numbers, we will provide a full refund.

Cancellation by you:

90+ days before departure - Loss of deposit (partial voucher available*)
75-89 days before departure - Loss of deposit
74 days or less before departure - Loss of all payments
No refund is available once a tour has commenced

*Multi-day tour cancellations made 90+ days before departure are eligible for a $250 voucher

We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance with trip cancellation cover for peace of mind.

View our full booking terms & conditions

The Adventurous Women Way

The magic of our trips comes from travellers bringing a supportive mindset, a go-with-the-flow attitude, and a genuine spirit of adventure.

We explore beautiful, often remote places where life moves at a different pace. Flexibility, a little humour and positivity go a long way in creating an atmosphere where everyone feels free to be themselves and make the adventure far more rewarding.

Find more about the Adventurous Women Way and travelling with AW

Exclusions

The following is not included in the cost of the tour:

Flights to/from Sydney
Personal expenses
Drinks at meals
Meals other than those listed in the itinerary
Travel insurance (recommended)

Solo Travellers

If you’re travelling solo not to worry, you’re in good company! Many of our travellers join solo and our trips are designed to feel welcoming and supportive from the moment you arrive. It’s a great way to meet like-minded women, and friendships often form quickly along the way.

When on the tour , we will pair you with a room buddy. Or, if you’d prefer your own room at one hotel night, this option is available for an additional supplement. You can select this option at the time of booking.

Arrival & Departure Details

The tour begins on 11 April at noon at the Sydney Airport. If you are flying in, we recommend a flight arriving by 11.15AM. If you are already in Sydney, please arrive at the airport by noon. ( An exact meeting point will be set in advance of the tour)

The tour ends on 15 April, with a drop off at the airport around 3pm. If you are planning to fly out on that day, please book flights departing 5pm or later.

Who will be leading the trip?

All AW trips are accompanied by one of our experienced Tour Leaders. Their role is to take the hassle out of your travels and help you get the most out of your experience, while embracing the Adventurous Women way.

What should I bring?

A detailed packing list will be provided closer to the tour date. The most important item is a comfortable, well-broken-in pair of walking shoes or boots. You’ll also need a small day pack to carry water, layers and snacks while walking.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Our meals will be prepared each day in house by professional chefs, with a focus on healthy and fresh. Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included except tea/coffee & juice with breakfast.

If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, we’ll do our best to accommodate them. Please provide as much detail as possible in advance so we can advise what level of catering is possible. In some cases, we may recommend bringing additional snacks, and for severe allergies, we’ll discuss any necessary medical precautions prior to the trip.

Accommodation

What does pack-free hiking mean?

It’s a multi-day hiking experience where you carry only a light day pack on the trail rather than a full pack with camping gear, cooking supplies and overnight supplies. Your day pack should have space to carry 2 litres of water, a packed lunch and a layer or two of clothes or sun protection, depending on the weather!

Another benefit of pack-free hiking: Instead of sleeping on the trail, you return each evening to comfortable accommodation in Sydney, allowing you to explore a region in depth without regularly packing up and moving.

Find out more on our blog

How will we be travelling?

We will travel by private bus or van for the trip.

Is travel insurance required?

A trip is an investment and as with any investment, you should take steps to protect it and plan for contingencies.

Travel insurance on domestic tours with Adventurous Women is not mandatory. It is, however, highly recommended, particularly because most policies allow you to add cover for trip cancellation, disruption and curtailment.

In the event of illness or injury, your private health insurance or Medicare will generally cover your medical treatment if you need to visit the hospital.

What your private health insurance may not cover is ambulance costs, which can be significant. Some states offer affordable ambulance membership schemes. Unless you are a Queensland resident (who receives free ambulance cover Australia-wide), you might wish to look at options available to you.

If you are looking for a recommendation, we suggest Go Insurance. Through a partnership with this insurer AW guests receive a 10% discount off the cost of insurance using this link (discount will be applied at checkout).