Green Prescription Hike 2 Booti Booti National Park

Name: Green Prescription Hike 2 Booti Booti National Park
Start: 2025-02-16T07:30:00+11:00
End: 2025-02-16T12:00:00+11:00
Location: Booti Hill Trl, Booti Booti NSW 2428, Australia

Schedule

Sun Feb 16 2025 at 07:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Booti Hill Trl, Booti Booti NSW 2428, Australia | Forster, NS

Beginner Learn to Hike & Navigate -Cost $80
Farmacy Outdoors offers a Grade 3 beginner hike designed for those looking to progress from their first trek. This 8km loop features challenging visually spectacular terrain with steep hills and undulating paths, water views , perfect for building skills and confidence under guidance of qualified instructor.
The focus of this event will be to cover the basics of reading a map and navigating by map & the basics of navigating by compass whilst hiking. Participants will learn essential hike tips, and carry backpacks to simulate real hiking conditions, load your pack to the weight you want to feel comfortable with on this hike. You should come away feeling that you have a good grasp of reading a map and using a compass and what you need to undertake a days hike in the outdoors.
Our focus on wellness and health ensures a holistic outdoor experience, complete with guidance on hazards & risks, and staying safe in nature. Join Farmacy Outdoors for an energizing adventure that blends physical activity with valuable knowledge for outdoor enthusiasts wanting to kick-start their health and wellness journey and start and build confidence on the trails.
What's included: Guided adventure hiking and basic navigation using compass and maps [this will require about one hour of tutor ship prior to hiking and a handbook detailing basic hiking and navigating instructions will be given out at the start of the activity to assist with learning and for you to keep as a reference], loan of a compass and a map to keep afterwards as a souvenir , instruction on hiking skills tips and tricks for comfort and safety. Guide will carry PLB, First Aid and snake bite bandages & is Wilderness First Aid trained.
What's Not included: Your own backpack, walking poles, water, snacks and food. Nearest shops are Bluey's Beach.
Please bring 2 litres of water [= 2kg] , hat, sunscreen, raincoat, insect repellant , snacks and drinks & change of clothing for the end as there is a nice swimming beach at Elizabeth Beach for an ocean dip.
This is an all-weather hike and cancellation of event will occur only if it's deemed unsafe on the morning of the event. Cancellations one week prior to event are fully refundable or transferable to another event. Cancellations less than one week from event are not refundable only transferable.
For tickets please use the Ticket function and follow bookings on the website. Cost is $80 per person.
Start and End of loop walk is variable depending on weather and other unforeseen variables. Start and Finish is now confirmed as the Picnic area and toilets at Elizabeth Beach on Lakeside Crescent Pacific Palms. There are tables and benches and undercover area by the BBQ's. [The surf club is a little further down the road to the East ]Event distance is planned as the full 8km loop, but depending on weather, progress time based on walking speed we reserve the right to change the course if needed for safety.
Start is at 7:30am sharp.
Event timeline plan:
7:30-7:45 am- Registration and waiver -Greetings
7:45am- 8:30am - Navigation Training [Basic map reading and compass skills *
8:45am Break for 15 min -Snacks & Questions
8:45am -12:00 pm - Hiking and using our newly learned skills to read the maps and use our compass and understand the landscape. [3 hours to cover 8Km ]**
12:00 pm - Free to leave, or check out my packed backpack example of what hiking gear you may require for Overnight hiking and ask any hiking related questions.
12:00pm Event concludes, weather depending we may head down to Elizabeth Beach for a quick dip in the ocean. I would suggest packing a cold drink and some lunch, Blueys Beach is not far away by driving and has Cafe's and shops but there is nothing at Pacific Palms.
* This is basic navigation training, Green Prescription Hike 1 covered more complex navigation - if you require more navigation training after this event we can arrange a suitable course for you and/or we will be running future Navigation Events.
** We need to be walking at a speed of 3 to 3.5km an hour to complete the 8km loop in the time, this is definitely achievable.
We have the option to go off-track and we will be supplying gaiters for everyone for this section if you wish to participate, its totally optional.
Any other questions please reach out on the discussion page or message me or phone me directly.
Look forward to seeing you on the trails ..Be The Change.
Regards
Dave and Tash
Note :Transport from Rainbow Flat to event can be arranged if needed at no extra cost.