2 day Guided Mountain Bike ride on the famous Six Foot Track. We start our ride near Jenolan Caves and ride to the Megalong Valley with one night under the stars at Cox's River where you'll enjoy a warm fire, a glass of wine and a delicious gourmet dinner. Enjoy spectacular view of the Blue Mountains escarpment and experience spectacular mountain ranges and panoramas of richly-forested valleys.
Our packages include trail mix, breakfast, smorgasbord lunches and delicious gourmet dinners such as fresh snapper, Thai Chicken curries, french crepes - plus much more, as well as refreshments and alcohol (beer and wine). All equipment is transported daily by our support vehicle.
RIDING GRADE: Medium
This ride is graded as medium suitable for those with a good
level of fitness.
Additional Information
Different Packages:
Standard package: (Bring your own bike)
2 Day Mountain Biking Adventure..........$299 per person
Deluxe package (including Bike & Helmet hire):
2 Day Mountain Biking Adventure.........$349 per person
A deposit of $100 per person is required at time of booking to secure your place, with final payments due 3 weeks prior to departure. (Note: If you are booking within 3 weeks of your departure date - we will require full payment at time of booking). Prices are per person in Australian dollars and include GST.
Day 1: Meet at Megalong Valley - where you will be transferred by our vehicle to the start. We begin our ride near Jenolan Caves and ride along the fire trail of Black Range passing through wooded country. Mainly down hills, explore all the side tracks to awesome look outs.We finish our day with a 400 metre fun downhill ride to Coxs River and our overnight camping accommodation.
Day 2: We depart Coxs River (carrying our bikes over the river) and ride through the Megalong Valley enjoying spectacular views of the Blue Mountain's escarpment. We continue on to Megalong Historic Village, exploring the six foot track, crossing rivers and exploring side tracks. Enjoy a delicious lunch and finishing at 2.00pm
Things To Bring
You are allowed one small to average size overnight pack / bag (no suitcases), no loose items allowed all items must be enclosed within your overnight bag
Your Overnight Pack should include:
Clothes:
- Full weather gear needed as climate is variable
- We suggest wearing layers when you are riding that you can remove or add as you warm up or cool down.
- Riding clothes suitable to weather: Long sleeves, trousers, shorts, t'shirts, or shirts Closed toe, sturdy footwear; worn at all times.
- Thermal underwear, jumper and warm gear for night, scarf, beanie, gloves etc if winter, autumn or spring departures
- 1 pairs of good socks a pair of shoes to change into at night underwear
Other Items:
- insect repellent
- sleeping bag (the can be hired through us)
- sleeping sheet / pillow optional
- personal toiletries, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush or comb
- towel
- Strong garbage bags or dry bags to waterproof essential equipment
- swimmers / bathers (if you wish to swim in the river)
Your Day pack should include:
- All participants must carry and/or wear the following personal equipment:
- Small backpack designed for riding; suitable for the anticipated duration and loads
- bandaids
- camera
- hat
- Personal emergency medication e.g. Ventolin
- Rain jacket suitable to the conditions; preferably made of a waterproof and breathable fabric. Waterproof pants optional.
- A lightweight torch (or headtorch) with spare batteries and globe
- sun glasses
- sun screen
- Water bladder or container with two litres of water
Inclusions
ÂFully guided ride with a professional Guide
ÂAccommodation in deluxe tents at Coxs River
ÂOvernight bags transported to the campsite
ÂAll meals including:
Â1 x breakfast
Â2 x lunches
Â1 x Gourmet dinner
ÂFresh fruit and snacks to enjoy during your walk
ÂAlcohol (beer and wine) and refreshments
ÂNational Park Licence fees
Cancellation Policy
ÂCancellations received 21 days or more prior to tour departure will incur a loss of deposit.
ÂCancellations received between 3 & 20 days prior to tour departure will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of full tour cost.
ÂCancellations received within 72 hours prior to tour departure will incur a cancellation fee of 100% of full tour cost.
ÂPlease also note that failure to arrive will incur a fee of 100% of full tour cost.
ÂFinal Payments not received within 5 days of due date will be subject to automatic cancellation and loss of deposit. A reminder will be sent prior to due date.
ÂTransfers can be made at least 5 days prior to departure to another date as long as new departure date is within 6 months of original booking date. Transfers will incur a $5.00 administration fee.
conditions of travel
Our activities will normally operate in all but exceptional weather conditions. Conditions such as fog, mist, drizzle, showers, rain,sleet and windy conditions do not affect normal operation of our activities.
The Company reserves the right to cancel any ticket or booking or to refuse to carry any passenger where payments have not been received by the Company within the times specified. It is a condition of carriage that a passenger has paid all tour monies prior to the departure of the tour.
The Company reserves the right to alter the accommodation and/or itinerary or cancel a tour without notice as may be found necessary for any reason whatsoever including, but not limited to, road, weather , bushfires or traffic conditions, track or park closures, strong winds, high seas, operational conditions and requirements. Where a tour is cancelled prior to the departure date we shall endeavour to offer the nearest possible alternative tour (subject to a refund or payment to cover any tour price difference) or, it this is not acceptable, refund your monies in full. All additional expenses incurred as a result of any delays, cancellations or alterations will be the sole responsibility of the passenger.
A minimum number participants booked are required to operate all tours, where sufficient numbers cannot be achieved, the Company reserves the right to cancel a scheduled departure. The decision to operate the tour is usually made 14 days prior to the departure date.
Any special passenger requirements must be notified to the Company at the time of booking. No passenger will be permitted to embark or continue on the tour while their mental or physical condition is, in the opinion of any representative of the Company, such as to render them incapable of caring for themselves, or whereby they become objectionable to other passengers, or they become a hazard to themselves or other passengers
Departs
Monthly scheduled departures subject to minimum numbers
Pickup/Departure
Meet at 10.30am in the Megalong Valley. Meet at the gates near the Six Foot Track, on Megalong Road (where the Six Foot Track crosses Megalong Valley Road (about 500m past Old Ford Reserve). See our website location map.
The Megalong Valley is not on a train line ¨C if you intend on catching public transport please email us and we will organise transfers with you from the station to the start of the ride. Email: enquiries@lifesanadventure.com.au
Drop-Off
Finish time of the ride on day 2 is at approximately 2.00pm
Additional Locations
Booking for [Guided Mountain Biking Adventure] on December 31, 1969
Duration: 2
Availability:
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