FRASER ISLAND OCTOBER 2017
AT A GLANCE About the adventure: Join Wild Women On Top on this exciting new adventure as we explore the awe inspiring beauty of Fraser Island. Your weekend will be filled with exquisite white sand lakes, rain forests, swimming, gourmet food and (hopefully) the odd whale! We will explore the stunning freshwater lakes and the spectacular sand formations from our base camp Kingfisher Bay Resort. This truly is of one of the most incredible islands on earth and a true Wild Women Weekend experience! Where: Fraser Island. An unforgettable Wild Weekend on the largest sand island in the world! When: Thursday 26th October - Sunday 29th October 2017 *Please note: we must have a minimum of 10 participants for the Wild Weekend walk to go ahead. Maximum: 15 participants Duration: A magical 4 day weekend Price:$1,750 *Please note: Bookings require a $875 deposit at the time of booking that is non-refundable or transferable. The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure date. Inclusions: Wild Women On Top guided walk with accompanying WWOT coach, first aid, NPWS entry fees, National Parks Licence. Grading: Newbie - Moderate
Day 1 Thursday 26th October Your Wild Weekends starts with your arrival at Hervey Bay where you will be picked up by Mainland Porters then transported to the Urangan harbour for your wonderful humpback whale watching cruise with Tasman Venture. Once your cruise is completed your will be transported to Fraser Islands Premier Eco Resort, Kingfisher Bay for dinner at Maheno Restaurant and the first night of your luxurious accommodation. Food inclusions (Dinner + 1 drink) Day 2 Thursday 27th October After breakfast the trekking will begin. We will begin our long day walk to Lake McKenzie (22km - 7-8hrs) with our expert Ranger guide exploring the island and learning all about the history and geography as we go. This self-guided return walk to Lake Mackenzie via Mackenzies Jetty and Z Force Commando school will loop back to Kingfisher Bay Resort. Food inclusions (Hot Buffet breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner + 1 drink) Day 3 Friday 28th October Another day of exploring doing a self-guided 1/2 day walk from Lake Benaroon to Lake Birrabeen we will have the opportunity to swim in one of the stunning freshwater lakes, some tea-coloured and others clear and blue all ringed by white sandy beaches. The day will finish after walking through a spectacular and ancient Fraser Island rainforest at Pine Valley where we will be transferred back to KBR. Food inclusions (Hot Buffet breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner + 1 drink)
Day 4 Saturday 29th October Our final morning will allow you to have some leisure time before you get the ferry back to Hervey Bay for your connecting flights. Food inclusions (Hot Buffet Breakfast) Not included: Activities outside of the scheduled itinerary are at the cost of the individual. Suggested flights for this itinerary will be advised once the trip is confirmed. **Upgrade dinner and drink package options available * This itinerary is a guide only and may alter due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Fitness requirements: Newbie - Moderate. You must be of good fitness and capable of carrying a day pack up to 8-9 hours. You must also be confident with challenging rock scrambling, comfortable with heights and variable weather conditions. Transport and accommodation details: Twin/Single share at Kingfisher Bay Resort. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ADEQUATE TRAVEL INSURANCE TO COVER CANCELLATIONS, LOST PROPERTY, MEDICAL EVACUATION, PERSONAL LIABILITY, LOST DEPOSITS ETC. Pack req & what to bring: You will be carrying all your personal equipment for the day 6-8 kg day pack is suitable for this adventure. Day pack (35 45L approx) - 6-8kg 3-4L camel back or water bottle Electrolytes Snacks for the trail and to share Blister kit/basic first aid (Space blanket, triangular bandage, compression bandage, Panadol, Nurofen, Vaseline, Band-Aids, Blister blocks) Head Torch + spare batteries Bandana Own medications Poles highly recommended Boots or good quality trekking shoes Hat and sunsreen Mug Camera Swimwear Waterproof jacket Warm/Thermal Layer Trekking towel
Cancellation policy: If you cancel your Wild Weekend booking prior to the scheduled departure, you may be eligible to the following refund based on the price of the walk/trip. 60+ days prior to departure - your $875 deposit will be forfeited 30-60 days - 50% of the tour price will be deducted OR Under 30 days, 100% of the trip costs will be forfeited Refunds: You will only be refunded if the trip is cancelled by the operator. Please visit our website and read our terms and conditions: www.wildwomenontop.com
ABOUT US Wild Women On Top was founded in 2002 by Di Westaway, after she suffered a mid-wife crisis. She found a solution to her sadness in a mountain quest which inspired her to transform her life. Four years later, Di coached a group of 15 women to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro, 5,982m. She learned that extreme wilderness challenges not only bring natural exhilaration but require more physical fitness, mental and emotional tuffness, team work and toasty warm socks than she d ever imagined. She was inspired to help women prepare for adventure challenges. To teach them the lessons she learned the hard way in order for them to achieve extraordinary goals and lead adventurous lives. Our teams have trekked iconic locations around the world including Everest Base Camp, Mt Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, Bhutan, Patagonia, GR 20 Corsica, Mt Fansipan, Mt Kinabalu, Mt Elbrus, and the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere, Mt Aconcagua. In 2009, Di founded the Wild Women On Top Coastrek Team Trekking Challenge. This event has inspired tens of thousands of Australians to get fit trekking and has raised over $20 million for charity. Wild Women On Top love the feeling of natural exhilaration that comes from shared hiking adventures. We prioritise self-care using the Adventure Mindset and Daily Rituals of Joy to rejuvenate themselves so they can better nurture others. We help women set and achieve challenging adventure goals, maintain vitality, balance hormones and eat real, unprocessed food and gourmet treats in moderation. If you d like to journey to amazing remote places with like-minded women and live your dreams, we are the tribe for you.