AA winter walk

A moving retreat. A walk. An adventure. Open to anyone who qualifies for AA membership by having "the desire to stop drinking." 

From our base at the beautiful Wangat Lodge Wilderness Retreat, we'll venture into the UNESCO world heritage Barrington Tops NP for three days of trekking and two nights of camping. 

Gondwana, a title that is synonymous with such words as wilderness, ancient and dinosaurs.

It was around about 180 million years ago that Australia began separating from Africa, South America, India and Antarctica and became its own continent. With this separation came the distribution of a certain type of environment that is now found in only very few places in the world. One of those places being the Barrington Tops

The adventure is designed to be challenging, we believe that the effort is worth the reward, but we welcome and will accommodate all abilities. 

If you do not have appropriate gear it is possible to be outfitted. Not having the "right gear" should be no barrier, we absolutely have what you need. Please email the organiser 

ITINEARY 

Day 1

Arrive at Wangat Lodge from 3pm onwards. Give yourself time to become familiar with the surroundings and with your fellows for the adventure. We will eat together with members of the local Dungog fellowship from 6pm with an evening meeting to follow. Our professional guide and AA member will give a summary of the adventure ahead, with route discussion and any questions answered.

Rest up, tomorrow we walk. 

Day 2

Wake up, breakfast, final preparations, set our intentions for the day. Strap on our packs, drive to an appropriate elevation to begin the adventure and be lead into rare cool temperature rainforests are home to the Nothofagus moorei, better known as Antarctic Beech. These living relics are an evergreen tree with glossy green leaves, they can grow to heights of 50 metres and the trunk width can be several metres. It is here you will walk among giants that are thousands of years old.

Walk during the day, we plan to stay in a mountain hut for night 1, eat, meetings by campfire in the evening. 

Day 3

Enjoy a sunrise from the Barrington Tops elevation. Opportunities for meditation and reflection. Strap on the pack and walk some more. Our guide will take you to places discovered during their years walking this area. 

Find camp, enjoy a meal. Meetings by campfire.   

Day 4

Another sunrise from an elevated wilderness viewpoint, reflecting on spiritual principals. Strap on the pack and walk some more. By foot, return to Walgat Lodge early afternoon for a well earned hot shower. Sleep the night in a warm bed. 

Day 5

Breakfast followed by a gratitude meeting. Event close. Time to go home. 

WHAT IS PROVIDED

Expert guide and support staff | ALL MEALS | Accommodation first and last night |

WHAT TO BRING  

Good vibes | Backpack | Good walking shoes | Sleeping bag rated to -5c | Sleeping system (tent etc.) | Warm clothes | Snacks | If you don't have it WE DO.