Women’s Walking and Camping Retreat

Central Australia

Wednesday 26 June – Sunday 30 June 2024

Highlights of Larapinta Trail, the quintessential outback experience, be transformed.

Imagine yourself on the top of a mountain looking around at the ancient landscape of lifted and folded sandstone and quartzite, spinifex-covered crumpled hills, and red cliffs contrasted with ghost gums and blue sky. You are with like-minded women. Everyone is speechless with awe.

You sleep soundly in a swag after admiring the stars and contemplating the universe. Nutritious campfire-cooked food nourishes you. Your love of learning is satisfied by flora and fauna, local geology, and cultural practices. Fireside chats spark reconnection.

You slow down to nature’s frequency, find presence, and rediscover joy. There is laughter and fun and the simplicity enables clarity on what’s important. You feel energised and inspired. Wow, this is the best!

Figure 1 Razorback Ridge

Figure 2 Holly Grevillea

Maximum 12 guests – Minimum 8 guests

Itinerary Summary:

Day 1: Pick up from Alice Springs Airport around lunchtime, and drive to private camp in the West MacDonnell Range’s.

Day 2: Razorback Adventure includes incredible views, packed lunch, and narrow chasm water crossing, 12kms. Campfire dinner.

Day 3: Spectacular walk from Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet Dam on the world-famous Larapinta Trail, 13kms. Campfire dinner.

Day 4: Ormiston Gorge Pound Walk includes beautiful scenery, huge cliff walls, native grasses, possible water crossing, 8.5kms. Back to Alice in afternoon. Undoolya Ridge BBQ dinner.

Day 5: Bush Balm Workshop & morning tea, fly home around lunchtime.

Figure 3 Camp oven Roast Lamb

What’s included:

We are aiming to facilitate an extraordinary experience for you in this ancient landscape. All the organisation, transport, food preparation, camping and catering equipment and other logistics are taken care of for you, so you can connect with yourself, the other women, and the country in a relaxed, expansive, and rejuvenating way.

• All camping equipment including swag, sleeping bags, pillow, and bed linen
• All catering equipment
• 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, & 4 dinners
• All delicious snacks and drinks
• Airport and hotel pick up and drop off
• All camping, traditional owner and national park fees
• Group first aid and emergency communication facilities
• Private wilderness campsite
• 2 experienced outdoor education guides
• Bush Balm Workshop & morning tea

What’s not included:

• Return flights to Alice Springs
• One nights accommodation in Alice Springs
• travel insurance

Figure 4 Sleeping in swags

Some other points of note:

• This adventure will require moderate to high fitness and agility. The day walks will include walking for between 5-8 hours across uneven terrain with steep ascents and descents, carrying a day pack, and a cold swim.
• You will be sent a packing list and a form gathering emergency contact details, medical information, and nutritional requirements.
• Flight options are with Qantas, Virgin and Bonza.
• Minimal alcohol can be arranged if required.
• The itinerary is subject to change.

Figure 5 Jaffle Irons cooking breakfast

Price is:

$2795 per person

Please express interest via email to [email protected] by Thursday 28 March 2024.

You can secure your place by paying $500 deposit.

Please pay into:

• Wellness on Wheels
• BSB 105 187
• Acc 035 509 440

You are welcome to pay all upfront. Please do so here via this website.

Please email me with questions.

We can’t wait to hold space for you to play in nature, reflect, rejuvenate and thrive.

Love George

Figure 6 Walking

Testimonials

“The trip was so thoughtfully planned by you and your team George. It was so amazingly restorative to turn up and have everything organised enabling us all to just relax and catch up with great friends. The food was delicious and healthy, the camp was private and picturesque, the walk was challenging enough for some and achievable for others. The opportunity to be out in remote terrain without having to plan was such an amazing privilege that I will cherish forever.”

“You and your family are so inspirational George. I hope you feel so proud of the unforgettable experience you created for all of us. Thank you again for all of your care and hard work.”

Cancellation Policy:

We know that sometimes unexpected things happen, so please read and understand the cancellation policy before booking a trip. Suitable travel insurance and ambulance cover is highly recommended.

CANCELLATION INITIATED BY PARTICIPANT

-Cancellation from 8 weeks plus before start – 100% refund minus the deposit or transfer to another person minus $100 administration fee, or 100% credit.
-Cancellation from 4 – 8 weeks before start – 50% refund or transfer to another person minus a $100 admin fee or 100% credit.

-Cancellation from 0-30 days – No refund or credit.

No refund or credit if you arrive late, leave early, have flight cancellations, travel delays, or general illness.

If you have any questions concerning our refund policy, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 0414 091 533 or email, [email protected].

CANCELLATION OR CHANGES INITIATED BY WELLNESS ON WHEELS

If Wellness on Wheels must cancel the trip for any reason you may receive a 100% refund or transfer your booking to a future trip. Wellness on Wheels will not be liable for any other participant expenses such as airline tickets, loss of work, and/or costs associated with preparing for the trip.

Wellness on Wheels reserves the right to modify or adapt the trip without notice in the interests of participant safety, because of adverse weather, changing government and health requirements, or other reasons.