{"product_id":"saturday-6-june-ruined-castle-and-mount-solitary-all-in-a-day-everyones-hiking-bucket-list","title":"Sunday 12 July  | Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary all in a day! | Everyone's hiking bucket list!","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e GOLDEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Stairs, Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary all in a day!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith absolutely amazing views to behold, this is a Blue Mountains icon. Mount Solitary (Korrowall (meaning ‘strong one’) to the Gundungurra people) is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esolitary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e mountain and feature point of the Jamison Valley in Katoomba. Both its modern and traditional names draw attention to its solitary status!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe will start our day by descending the challenging but beautiful Golden stairs into a rainforest setting. After walking for a while in the valley we will reach an area that used to be home to a mining community, which is blessed to have a loo! After that, we will climb up to the ruined castle, a formation of very unique and interesting Hawkesbury sandstone that evokes feelings of a tall and grand “castle” above. I will help the team rock scramble up to get the best vantage points for photos. This is where we will have our morning tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow we will climb up solitary. This is a very enjoyable walk with views all around, with the best being on the climb to the top. This is where we will have lunch. The group can take some free time to enjoy the views and take photos here. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfterwards we will climb back down and route around to return to the Golden stairs (we won’t be going back the way we came via the ruined castle) there is of course the opportunity for another toilet stop before we climb back up to the cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🗓When: Sunday 12 July\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⏰Time: Walk departs \u003cstrong\u003e8:00am (please be on site at 7:45am for briefing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🧭Meet at: Narrowneck lookout carpark or TBA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e😎Difficulty: Hard, (steep 950m+ elevation gain)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🗺Length: 15km, approximately 8-9 hours, including lunch and morning tea breaks\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🥾Hiking boots: advantageous\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⛰Fitness level: High\u003cbr\u003e🚻Toilets: There is a toilet part way through the walk, allowing for 2 proper stops in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e💊essential medication (eg. Ventolin, Epi Pen)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🥢walking poles if you have them \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e💧3 litres of water (minimum) there is \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eno water on trail\u003c\/u\u003e anywhere to filter so \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eplease don’t skip this, there will be a water check before we start.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⏹A small towel in case you get wet, this is also good for sitting on at lunch.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🥪Food for lunch\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🌞Sunscreen\/hat\u003cbr\u003e🧥A warm top\/jacket plus a Raincoat\/poncho or similar depending on the weatherman!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🌟\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGuidance by an Experienced Local guide\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍪Snacks throughout the day\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e☕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Hot Drinks at the secret lookout before your drive home\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🛡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst Aid and CPR\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e📡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePersonal Locator Beacon\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e📸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhoto and Video assistance throughout the day\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🌳\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited to 8 customers only\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🎟\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e $5 of your ticket price goes directly to NPWS for upkeep and improvement in the park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote we are only taking a maximum of 8 customers on this walk. Please do not attempt this walk if you have not walked at least 20km on a hike before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a demanding walk, Customers must be able to walk at a reasonable pace of 4-5km an hour at a minimum. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epiphany Tours OZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51309635141796,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/2482\/7044\/files\/20210703_141841_a589a5be-6bc3-4d2f-81ba-ddd98b47f6a8.jpg?v=1751859911","url":"https:\/\/epiphanytours.com.au\/products\/saturday-6-june-ruined-castle-and-mount-solitary-all-in-a-day-everyones-hiking-bucket-list","provider":"Epiphany Tours OZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}