Beginners hike – Berowra to Cowan

Hey guys!

On Saturday the 28th of March I will be running the Berowra to Cowan hike, which is a section of the Great North walk. This is an amazing hike which explores the ridges and valleys surrounding Berowra waters. You will experience beautiful flora, stunning views and maybe even a swim at lunch time (;

The hike is 6 hours long and we’ll be starting at 10 AM and finishing around 4 PM

YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

1. Water! – You will need ATLEAST 2 Litres of water. There will also be a place to refill halfway through the hike but bring 2L just in case!
2. Sunscreen – Australian sun is brutal. You will need to apply every 3 hours or so.
3. Hiking clothes – Be logical. Wear comfortable shoes like joggers or hiking shoes. Bring light clothes because you’ll get hot hiking, BUT also bring a jumper in case of bad weather. Bring a hat.
4. Lunch and snacks – Along with lunch you’ll probably want to bring two snacks. However, if you prefer, there is a café at our lunchspot so you can buy your lunch. Still pack some snacks.
5. swimmers! – Our lunch spot will be next to a large salt water lake and you don’t have to but I will definitely go swimming!
6. Finally you’ll need a backpack to carry all of these things.

TRANSPORT:

• TRAIN – the train we are catching will leave from Central station at 8:45 AM from platform 12. YOU WILL NEED TO BE ATLEAST 10 MINUTES EARLY. I will be getting there at 8:30 and you should try to do the same. If you miss the train the next one will leave from platform 16 at 8:58 AM. If this happens PLEASE CALL ME as your train will arrive at 10:07 and we’ll have to wait for you. (0408370536)
• CAR –  If you’d prefer to drive we will be meeting at Berowra train station at 9:30 AM and leaving for the hike at 10 AM. There is free  parking at the train station. If you are going to be late PLEASE CALL ME as we’ll have to wait for you. (0408370536)
• RETURN – People are obviously returning to different places so you will have to organise your own transport. We finish the hike at Cowan train station which has trains to Central. I will be catching this train but departing before Central. To organise your public transport use the website www.sydneytrains.info