16/02/2024
South Coast Autumn Wander...
Wednesday 20th - Monday 25th March
Jerrinja Country, Murramurrang, Wandandian, Walbanja (Budawangs) - Tharawal and Yuin Nations
4 night/5 day exploration of the magnificent NSW south coastline then back through the Budawang mountains hinterland, camping at an oceanside bush camp for 2 nights then river-side forest camp for two nights.
Day 1, Wednesday.
Leave Wilberforce 9am.
11.30am-ish brunch at Kiama, gorgeous cafes!
3pm-ish arrive at North Head campground at the southern end of the Murramurang NP. This is one of my favourite National Parks in the state… amazing coastal rock formations alongside beautiful coastal eucalypt and rain forest.
This campground is fairly remote with no facilities other than non-flush long-drop toilets.
Day 2. Thursday… Day in camp. We’ll be right in the bush here with walking tracks to beaches, around headlands and through forests. Or, just sit and simply be. 🙂
Day 3. Friday… on the road again for an hour and a half - two hour drive (I'm renowned for long-cuts) 😉 away from the coast into the Budawang mountains to our next home; Long Gully campground, a grassy forest flat beside the Yadboro River.
Day 4. Saturday… Day in camp. The Budawang mountain area is a bushwalkers paradise, so if that's your groove come prepared with hiking boots etc. You may prefer to gently creekwalk or go swimming in the nearby Clyde river, or again, just sit and enjoy the peace and quiet, away from 'it all' in the bush.
Day 5, Tuesday… (About a 4 1/2 hr) roadtrip home. We’ll get out of camp mid-morning and stop for lunch at Braemar or Bowral, planning to be back at Wilberforce by 4pm-ish.
Take a break, make time for just yourself or bring a friend.
I'll pack the car, I have the gear, I'll do the food!
You can investigate rock pools, bushwalk or simply sit by the ocean under a beautiful tree!
Transport is Florence the Landcruiser so our crew will be nice and small as she seats myself and up to 5 guests.
Cost is $520pp all inclusive of; camp meals, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, bookings/campsites, transport from Wilberforce (with possible pickup points along the way) and use of all the camping gear you'll need including private (small) tent/sleeping bags/mattress/chair etc. all you need is yourself and a good book! The only thing not included will be stop-ins for meals/snacks or tourist sites/attractions along the way to/from and between camps.
Is this glamping? No, it's definitely camping, we will cook on fire and sleep on the Earth. Will there be a toilet? Yes, the drop-loo type. Will there be a shower? Sort of, if you want - in a pop-up cubicle with water heated on the fire. What will I sleep on? A good quality insulated inflatable hiking mattress - no sealy posturepedic but they go ok ;) What will we eat? Simple but good healthy camping meals such as camp oven veggie roasts, chilli pot stews and classic camp fare such as a cheese jaffles and pancakes!
My trips are not about 'extreme adventure' but rather a 'slow down and enjoy nature retreat'. The focus is on lady crews; connection with Country and empowerment - Sisterhood of the Travelling Troopy!
Simplicity and presence of camping, leave baggage behind and... Come With!
