Awabakal Country

Trek: Coastal Trek 10 - 11 km

Arriving in to Newcastle mid morning, GirlsTrek will be ready to meet you and begin our adventure with of the Hunter Valley. We departure from the airport at approximately 10am and transport you to the Newcastle coastline. This is where we commence our walk for today. The Bathers Way is a spectacular walkway along Newcastle's coast. Turning slightly inland we walk in to our lunch spot.

Later we continue on to Glenrock reserve, a favourite amongst locals for more coastal walking and finishing on forested trails. There is one set of stairs close to the end that require some extra puff. The view is definitely worth it!

From the end of our walk we continue by private transfer to Pokolbin and our relaxing luxury accommodation for the next two nights.

You will fall in love with Spicers Guesthouse. The facilities included magnificent gardens, an infinity pool and a tennis court! There is a wonderful lounge bar to enjoy your pre dinner drink and a viewing area for sunset over the Broke Range.

Dinner is at eRemo, the modern Italian restaurant located at Spicers Guest House.

Meals: Lunch and dinner

Awabakal Country

Early morning walk 3 - 4 km

Cooking School

Enjoy a later breakfast this morning to enjoy the last of Spicers wonderful hospitality before we pack up and depart for our day at "One Italian Table".

Jen will be waiting for us to welcome you to her beautiful home at Nicita Estate. Purchased a number of years ago, the run down farm has been transformed!

Today you will cook up an Italian feast and share your good work on One Italian Table overlooking the vines and the Broke range.

Jen has a BYO show so please bring along your wine purchased from either Brokenwood or other vineyards we may manage to squeeze in!

Late in the day we say good bye to Jen and make our way back to Spicers with very full tummies!

This evening we enjoy each others company around the fire pit with a light supper.

Meals: Breakfast, Cooking School with lunch , light supper

Awabakal Country

Trek 10 km winery to winery

After our hearty breakfast, we embark on a circuit walk of the Hunter Valley region dropping in on wineries as we walk! There is a mixture of farm roads, fire trails and and established bike route. Mid morning we stop in at Tullochs winery and enjoy a sparkling morning tea. The Tullochs generously share their wonderful story down by their premium shiraz vines, the group moves to the Cellar door for a wine tasting overlooking the vineyards.

Next stop, only a 30 minute walk away is our special wine flight with matching canapes at Brokenwood Estate. Established in 1970 in recent years the winery has spent lots of hard earned dollars on their cellar door. The space is now both refined and organic with interesting timberwork. This experience is a client favourite.

Later we provide a private transfer back to Newcastle airport for an afternoon flight time.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Price includes

Fully guided 3 day trip with GirlsTrek

Private transfers ex Newcastle airport

All accommodation (on twin share basis)

All meals as per itinerary

Cooking school

Premium Australian sparkling wine celebration

Information get together to detail the trip and answer any of your questions

Trip specific packing list with expert advice and great discounts

GirlsTrek Fit programme to prepare you for your trek

GirlsTrek exclusive Gift

Price excludes

Travel to/from destination

Travel insurance, which is highly recommended

Beverages, optional and personal expenses

*Single supplement available on request at an additional cost

Compulsory gear

Daypack - small to carry rain jacket, water & other small items

2L water bladder or water bottles

Good trekking shoes - SANDSHOES are sufficient

Waterproof rain jacket with hood

Hat and sunglasses

Buff or kerchief for neck protection

Sunscreen, lip balm and insect repellent

Tissues & hand sanitiser

Personal first aid kit (band aids, compression bandage, pain relief tablets, personal medication)

Recommended gear

Earplugs (for night time room sharing)

Electrolyte

Small ankle gaiters to keep out dirt, sand & gravel

Clothing for trek

1-3 walking shorts, leggings or long pants

2-3 short sleeve walking shirts - we recommend Icebreaker merino 120-150gsm

1-2 light, long sleeve shirt for sun protection we recommend Camixa

1 long sleeve warm layer - we recommend Icebreaker merino 150-200gsm

2-3 walking socks - merino wool to prevent blisters

Vest (for cooler months)

Clothing for trip

Smart Casual clothes for dinner at Spicers for two nights

Closed in footwear and comfortable outfit for cooking school day

Sleepwear & underwear

Swimmers and thongs

Toiletries