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4-DAY SIGNATURE BOUDDI TREK 2025

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Our Small Group 2025 Trek Dates Are Out Now.

Join us for a fully hosted 4-day 4-night coastal hiking adventure, with all the luxuries of a world-class hotel at the end of each day.

  • AUTUMN TREK - May 26 - 30  SOLD OUT, WAITLIST ONLY
  • WINTER TREK - July 14 - 18
  • SPRING TREK - September 8 - 12

 

Our Signature Bouddi Trek, is a guided multi-day adventure, for small groups of up to 10 guests, where you will immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Bouddi National Park. Host, Nicola Billens from Elixir Journeys will guide you through 4 iconic trails on the Bouddi peninsula from tessellated rugged coastlines, sandstone plateaus, ancient angophora forests and breathtaking views to Palm Beach, the Hawkesbury River, and the Pacific Ocean. Explore the best trails of the Bouddi National Park whilst hiking through this spectacular wilderness, stopping along the coastline for morning tea in surprise locations and feasting on delicious picnic lunches on secluded beaches. You'll also get the chance to hear a little on local Aboriginal heritage and Indigenous culture, whilst on this active Australian wilderness experience.

Each afternoon you'll get to relax in the day spa with a theraputic massage, enjoy a good book in the comfort of your boutique accommodation, have sunset drinks and delicious fireside dining with food harvested from our onsite vegetable garden. You also have the chance to join a Yin yoga class, swim laps in the 20m magnesium pool or jump in the ocean for total revitalisation.

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YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 - Bullimah Spur Trail - 4km

3pm arrival

4.30pm Start your adventure with an afternoon ‘Lay of the Land’ hike, that weaves through the semi-rural properties of Killcare Heights and into Bouddi National Park. Walking past giant boulders and through an Angophora forest, you’ll arrive to breathtaking clifftop views with a birds eye view of the terrain we will be exploring over the next few days.

Graded 3 due to some steep hills & rough surfaces

7pm Enjoy a hosted group Welcome Degustation Dinner with matched wines, in the library

Day 2 – Bouddi Coastal Trail - 10km

6.30 - 7.30am Yin Yoga in The Conservatory (must be pre-booked before arrival)

7.30 - 8.30am Breakfast (individial tables)

8.45am Transfer to MacMasters Beach. Walk the Bouddi Coastal Trail, from the holiday village of MacMasters all the way to Killcare’s Putty Beach. The undulating walk traverses a variety of terrain, through bush, across sand and finishes by hugging the coast with spectacular views back to Sydney. You’ll enjoy plenty of rest stops and time for a picnic lunch and swim at secluded Maitland Bay.

Graded 3 with steep sections & rough surfaces (elevation 364m)

2.30pm Arrive back at Bells. Afternoon at leisure. Book a spa treatment, relax by the pool or in your room, swim in the ocean, take the mountain bikes out, hire a paddle board or kayak

Enjoy sunset drinks in the garden followed by dinner at The Wild Flower Bar & Dining or enjoy room service (book seperately, choice is yours, dinner not included)

Day 3 – The Pretty Peninsula - 8km

6.30 - 7.30 Yin Yoga in The Conservatory (must be pre-booked before arrival)

7.30 - 8.30 Breakfast (individial tables)

8.45am Transfer to Pretty Beach House, where you will embark on your hike of ‘The Pretty Peninsula’. You’ll begin with a walk to wild & remote Tallows beach, then out to the tip of Box head with stunning views of Lion Island and down the Hawkesbury River, followed by a scenic picnic lunch on remote Lobster Beach.

Graded 3 with some steep hills & rough surfaces (elevation 260m).

2.30pm Transfer back to Bells. Afternoon at leisure. Book a spa treatment, relax by the pool or in your room, swim in the ocean, take the mountain bikes out, hire a paddle board or kayak

Flexible dinner options

Day 4 – Rock Art Walk - 5km

8.30am Bells Garden Tour with horticulturist, Megan Jackson with breakfast in the garden as an option (please pre-book this), or breakfast at restaurant

9.45am Meet in reception for our fourth walk, transfer to Wards Hill Road for an easy & gentle last walk.

12.30pm Arrive back at Bells for a very special group lunch in the garden

Afternoon at leisure

Flexible dinner options

Day 5 - Farewell

Self-guided beach walk or sleep in & relax on your last morning with us

8 - 10.30am Leisurely breakfast

11am Depart & farewell

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COST & INCLUSIONS

  • Four nights accommodation
  • Daily guided hikes with experienced local guide, in Bouddi National Park (averaging 2-6 hours per day)
  • Daily local van transfers
  • Daily a la carte breakfast
  • Daily lunches, trail snacks, some beverages
  • Welcome 5-course degustation dinner on first night, with matched wines

 

Garden Villa, Deluxe Two Storey Cottage $1,915 per person twin share, $2,614 per single 

Lakeview Villa, One Bedroom Cottage $1,995 per person twin share, $2,774 per single

Two Bedroom Cottage with full kitchen and dining room $2,774 per person twin-share, $1,996 per person quad share

The Lodges with sunset rooftop deck and heated magnesium pool - $3,255 per person twin-share, $2,236 per person quad share

 

YOUR HOST NICOLA BILLENS
After 6 years of living on the Bouddi Peninsula, Nicola now calls herself a local. She started guiding in the Flinders Ranges and has hosted trips all over Australia. During the pandemic years, she walked over 500 kilometres along all the local bush trails and knows each one intimately. She is passionate about helping people appreciate the wonders of nature, so that they will be more inclined to take care of it, and while she won’t bamboozle you with Latin names for rare plant species, she might recommend you hug a tree.

  • WHAT TO PACK: Suitable hiking boots, trainers, thick socks, hiking poles if required, lightweight fleece, rain jacket, hat, suncream, first-aid kit, daypack, binoculars.
  • DOWNLOAD: Update your favourite hiking app. We like All Trails. 

EMAIL US TO BOOK / reservations@bellsatkillcare.com.au

Or phone us on 4349-7000 to book. 50% deposit required on booking.

7-day cancellation policy. In the event of rain, daily hikes will go ahead so please come prepared. Daily hikes will be postponed or cancelled in dangerous conditions.

We are an eco-certified business and hold an NSW National Parks & Wildlife Eco-Pass. Our small group sizes minimise impact on the environment and maximise the experience of immersing in the Australian wilderness.

 


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