Carrington Hotel
Katoomba NSW 2780
Walk the famous Six Foot Track from the Blue Mountains to Jenolan Caves. The 45 kilometre route of the original 1884 horse track crosses mountain ranges and falls into deep valleys, featuring sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and spectacular panoramas. You will overnight in an Eco-lodge next to the picturesque Cox's River on night one, which features wide open decks and basic share accommodation set amongst the bushland. On night two, guests will stay at the historic Jenolan Caves House. This walk has been designed for those looking for a guided multi day walking experience with everything done for you, so you can focus on enjoying the walk. Guests won’t be asked to carry their clothes or overnight bags for the entire tour, these will be transported for you each day. This is a big advantage for their guests, in that you will avoid carrying a heavy rucksack on your back every day. With Life’s An Adventure you will carry as little as your water bottle, camera and lunch each day!
Embark on the ultimate alpine walking adventure through Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains, NSW. Their Five-Day Guided Pack-Free Walk showcases soaring peaks, ancient snow gum forests, cascading waterfalls, and sweeping alpine meadows that burst with wildflowers in spring and summer. While the Snowy Mountains are famous for winter skiing, in the warmer months they transform into a walker's paradise. Crystal-clear tarns and shimmering lakes glisten beneath rugged ridgelines, creating picture-perfect moments at every turn. At the heart of this journey stands Mt Kosciuszko, Australia's highest peak, reached via well-marked trails that offer ever-changing views—from lush valleys to rocky high country. Led by expert guides, you'll gain fascinating insights into the region's unique flora, fauna, and geology. Keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos, wallabies, and colorful alpine birdlife. With their Pack-Free approach, you'll carry only a light daypack, while they take care of luggage transfers, meals, and comfortable accommodation. Each evening, relax in inviting lodgings, enjoying hearty dinners and the camaraderie of fellow walkers. This immersive five-day experience is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers eager to connect with one of Australia's most iconic landscapes.
One of New South Wales best kept secrets is the amazing Light to Light Walk situated on the Sapphire Coast near Eden in New South Wales. This scenic guided 30 kilometre walk winds its way from the historic Lighthouse at Boyds Tower to the charming 1883 Lighthouse at Green Cape. This dramatic landscape is a kaleidoscope of contrasts from the striking 320 million years old red rocky outcrops to coastal forests. Far from clinging to the coast, the walk meanders across the invisible boundaries that separate one set of plant habitats from another. As if stepping through a door, heathland gives away to tall open forests. Thick groves of tea tree or paperbark trees emerge into open coastal banksia woodlands or imposing forests of Woolly butt. This walk has been designed for those looking for a guided multi day walking experience with everything done for you, so you can focus on enjoying the walk. Guests won’t be asked to carry their clothes or overnight bags for the entire tour, these will be transported for you each day. This is a big advantage for our guests, in that you will avoid carrying a heavy rucksack on your back every day.
This award-winning two day guided Royal Coast Track Walk on the spectacular Coast Track is the jewel in the crown of the Royal National Park in Sydney, the second oldest National Park in the world. The Coast Track runs along sheer sandstone cliffs with panoramic views stretching miles in all directions. Experience picturesque freshwater lagoons, the unusual milky white cliff faces sculpted by the sea, ancient Aboriginal carvings, the distinctive Eagle Rock, unspoilt beaches, wild moors, the tranquil Palm Jungle rainforest plus much more. There is unlimited opportunities for photographing the scenic coastline, observing birds and wildflowers in spring, or migrating whales in this magnificent National Park. Everything will be done for you. Your overnight bags will be transported each day and you’ll stay in local accommodation within the National Park with comfy beds and hot showers. At night sit back and relax as our guides prepare delicious meals served with local wine. This is a 26 kilometre walk over two days graded as a medium level walk. Sydney hotel pick-ups available.
To the west of the Blue Mountains lies the magnificent Wolgan Valley. One of this region’s best kept secrets, this amazing area has scenery to rival it’s neighbouring region of the Blue Mountains but is relatively unknown. As word spreads this region will see an influx of visitors. Wolgan Valley is a stunning region of dramatic escarpments, beehive pagoda rock formations, rich bushland and ancient aboriginal rock paintings. It is also home to an extensive flora and a wide array of native wildlife. On this two day walk you will travel through a tunnel filled with thousands of glow worms, see spectacular views as you descend from the cliff tops into the beautiful Wolgan Valley and see the historic town of Newnes. There is no need to carry heavy overnight bags – these will be transported to your cabin accommodation allowing you free time to enjoy your walk carrying only a small day pack. You’ll arrive at your cottage accommodation set amongst the trees in the valley, where you’ll enjoy hot showers and comfy beds. In the evening your guides will cook a delicious dinner featuring local produce and local wines.
The Blue Mountains in NSW is a magical location, famous for its dramatic escarpments, spectacular forests and stunning waterfalls this region is a walker's paradise. On this spectacular three day pack walk they traverse the great Blue Mountains from Blackheath to Wentworth Falls walking the most spectacular trails. Discover the lush fern gullys of the Grand Canyon, take in the stunning views from the rocky outcrop of Ruined Castle and be amazed with a Valley of Waterfalls at Wentworth Falls. Guests stay at the iconic and luxurious Lilanfels Resort and Spa overlooking the World Heritage Blue Mountains escarpment and the picturesque Jamieson Valley below. This historic hotel features the upmost in service and grandeur and the most sought after location in the whole of the Blue Mountains with just a short stroll to the famous Three Sisters Rock Formations. Unpack once, relax in luxury and let them transfer you the short distance to the walking trail each day. Enjoy superb dinners in the Resort's elegant Darleys Restaurant, renowned for its innovative modern Australian cuisine, using fresh and local produce, complemented by specially selected boutique Australian wines, whilst enjoying the panoramic views of the Blue Mountains escarpment and Jamison Valley below.
A Pack-Free walk along the famous Yuraygir Coastal Track near Yamba on the NSW North Coast. Explore magnificent beaches, dramatic headlands, lagoons and crystal clear creeks. This pack free walk explores the Yuraygir Coastal Walk near Yamba on the mid north coast of NSW. This 65 kilometre walk takes you takes you from Angourie to Red Rock, the largest coastline of national park in NSW. During this guided four day walk, you will meander through rocky headlands, bays, beaches covered with pandanus, coffee rock cliffs and lush rainforest. You might even find some whale bones spread between the driftwood or spot a coastal emu. This walk allows you to experience the beautiful coastal nature and re-trace the history of Yuraygir. One legend of Yuraygir describes the story of two Aboriginal men who changed their footprints into that of coastal emus in order to escape their chasers. These legendary coastal emus are represented in the walk logo spotted across the National Park.
One of New South Wales best kept secrets is the amazing Light to Light Walk situated on the Sapphire Coast near Eden in New South Wales. This scenic guided Pack Free 30 kilometre walk winds its way from the historic Lighthouse at Boyds Tower to the charming 1883 Lighthouse at Green Cape. This dramatic landscape is a kaleidoscope of contrasts from the striking 320 million years old red rocky outcrops to coastal forests. Far from clinging to the coast, the walk meanders across the invisible boundaries that separate one set of plant habitats from another. As if stepping through a door, heathland gives away to tall open forests. Thick groves of tea tree or paperbark trees emerge into open coastal banksia woodlands or imposing forests of Woolly Butt.
Located in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand lies the island paradise of Lord Howe Island. The Lord Howe Island Group is made up of 28 islands and islets, with remarkable volcanic geography that has been eroded by the sea over millions of years. As such it is a World Heritage Site of global natural significance. A majority of the island is a virtually untouched forest, rich in flora and fauna and some of the world's best hiking trails. Discover this exceptional natural beauty of this island paradise in depth, as the walk showcases the stunning cliff top views, volcanic mountains, lush forests, pristine beaches, and a beautiful six kilometre coral reef that forms a lagoon teeming with marine life. This island is a bird lovers paradise with over 200 different species recorded on the island and many rare species of flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth.
To the west of the Blue Mountains lies the magnificent Wolgan Valley. One of this region's best kept secrets, this amazing area has scenery to rival its neighbouring region of the Blue Mountains but is relatively unknown. This of course is changing, international company Emirates recently invested millions of dollars in an exclusive resort in the valley aware of the draw card of its stunning beauty. As word spreads this region will see an influx of visitors. Wolgan Valley is a stunning region of dramatic escarpments, beehive pagoda rock formations, rich bush land and ancient Aboriginal rock paintings. It is also home to an extensive flora and a wide array of native wildlife. On this two day guided Wolgan Valley walk you will travel through a tunnel filled with thousands of glow worms, see spectacular views as you descend from the cliff tops into the beautiful Wolgan Valley and see the historic town of Newnes.
Join Life's an Adventure on a magnificent five-day self-guided tour in the Blue Mountains. Situated two hours west from Sydney, this stunning world-heritage site is a must when visiting the big city, to switch from noisy city sounds to a peaceful mountain area. This one million hectare area of breathtaking waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, eucalyptus forests and its one of the largest and most intact regions of protected bushland of Australia. Life's an Adventure has had vast experience providing guided walking tours in the Blue Mountains during the past ten years, they have carefully selected the best of the best to show the cream of the crop in the Blue Mountains during your self-guided walk.