All Ability Hikes
Supported and Guided Hikes
All Ability - Day Hikes and Multi Day Tours
Home Comforts Hiking organises many hikes each year for All Ability hikers and People with Disability that are able to walk unassisted.
We organise regular Big Day Out trips to fabulous hiking locations on the Mid North Coast and Central Coast. These Big Day Out hikes are usually about 8km, and include support workers, a guide, transport to and from your home, morning tea and lunch.
Four times a year we organise Multi day tours to beautiful locations in NSW. Each day on these trips involves some hiking as well as sightseeing and visits to nearby tourist attractions. These trips can range from 3 to 8 days and include support workers, a guide, transport to and from your home, meals and attraction entry fees. Have a look at the photos below from some of our recent trips!
Central Coast residents – We have now added organised Big Day Out hikes taking place most Wednesdays to fabulous hiking locations on the Central Coast and surrounding areas. These Big Day Out hikes are usually about 8km, and include support worker/guide, transport to and from your home, morning tea and lunch. Our qualified guide and support worker Monika can also offer private hikes in the local area that take about 1.5 – 3 hours for those who want to improve their hiking ability and get out and meet people. For more information about Central Coast hikes please contact us.
All our hikes are easy to moderate. Basic fitness is needed to complete the hikes. The guide carries a first aid kit and has first aid qualifications. NDIS Participants with Core funding are eligible to claim these trips through their plan. An invoice with appropriate codes will be provided. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions section for more information.
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Trip dates
Departure Date | Finish Date | Tour | Time Start | Duration | Price |
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Sun, 22 May 2022 | Sun, 22 May 2022 | Big Day Out - Kattang and Laurieton | 8.30am | 8 hours | $180.00 |
Sun, 3 July 2022 | Sun, 3 July 2022 | Big Day Out - Wingham | 8.30am | 8 hours | $180.00 |
Thur, 28 July 2022 | Mon, 1 August 2022 | Dangar Island and Killcare | 8.30am | 5 days, 4 nights | $1,695.00 |
Sun, 7 August 2022 | Sun, 7 August 2022 | Big Day Out - Boorgana & Ellenborough Falls | 8.30am | 8 hours | $180.00 |
Sun, 11 Sept 2022 | Sun, 11 Sept 2022 | Big Day Out - Crowdy Head | 8.30am | 8 hours | $180.00 |
Fri, 30 Sept 2022 | Tue, 4 Oct 2022 | Blue Mountains trip | 8.30am | 5 days / 4 nights | $1,695.00 |
Sun, 20 Nov 2022 | Sun, 20 Nov 2022 | Big Day Out - Crescent Head | 8.30am | 8 hours | $180.00 |
Mon, 5 Dec 2022 | Thurs 8 Dec 2022 | Newcastle Trip | 8.30am | 4 days / 3 nights | $1,310.00 |
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Frequently asked questions
1. Multi Day Hiking Trips
The minimum group size is 3 All Ability Hikers and 1 Support staff. The maximum group size is 9 All Ability Hikers and 3 Support staff. If the minimum numbers have not booked for a particular trip, the trip will be cancelled.
Prices are shown in the table above. Price includes Support staff with the price based on one support worker for every three All Ability hikers.
Included
– All accommodation
– All transport to and from all hikes to your home
– All meals
– A guide
– Support workers (3:1 ratio, where the price includes support)
Not included
– Public transport fares where applicable – use your own OPAL card
– Attraction entry fees
– Incidentals such as cafes for morning tea, drinks, ice creams etc.
Yes, NDIS Participants with Core funding or Capacity Building funding are eligible to claim these trips through their plan. An invoice with appropriate codes will be provided to your plan manager after the trip has been completed. Parents/Carers are to ensure there is sufficient funding available before the trip commences. Those without sufficient NDIS funding can still join the trips at their own expense.
Each day of the multi day trips involves an element of hiking, usually around 8km per day on easy to moderate trails. There is also sightseeing and visits to local attractions.
We will send out an itinerary for each trip one month prior to the start date.
Bookings can be made by contacting us through the contact us page on the website, by phone 0490454220 or by emailing homecomfortshiking@gmail.com
For those claiming through their NDIS plan, payment is due 2 weeks after the trip concludes.
For those travelling independently, payment is due 2 weeks prior to the departure date. There are no refunds for independent travellers that cancel after making their payment.
Overall the hikes are rated easy to moderate. We tailor the hikes to suit the skills and abilities of the hikers. For some hikes the group is split in two, one group for more experienced hikers and the other for less fit or inexperienced hikers. The average distance covered per day is about 8km (3-4 hours of hiking).
Meals are included in all trips.
- Breakfast – Cereals, toast, some cooked food such as eggs, bacon, sausages
- Lunch – Packed lunch with sandwich, fruit, drink, snacks, treats
- Dinner – Either a 2 course cooked dinner at our accommodation or dinner at a local pub, club or restaurant
Transport is in a 12 seater commuter bus. The driver is fully licensed and the bus is fully insured. We also have Public Liability insurance. While hiking, you only need to carry a small day pack with water, snacks and any other personal items. Your luggage will remain at the accommodation.
– Small backpack with waterproof cover
– Shirts, pants, shorts, underwear, socks
– Hiking shoes or boots, and comfortable casual footwear
– Hiking Pole(s)
– Rainproof jacket
– Swimsuit and micro towel
– Money and/or Debit/Credit Card
– Phone and/or tablet, camera and chargers
– Toiletries and medication
At your home at about 4.00pm on the last day.
2. Big Day Out Hikes
Mid North Coast based ‘Big Day Out’ trips. The minimum group size is 3 All Ability Hikers and 1 Support staff. The maximum group size is 9 All Ability Hikers and 3 Support staff. If the minimum numbers have not booked for a particular trip, the trip will be cancelled.
Central Coast Big Days Out. Our group size is 3 All Ability hikers to 1 support worker. If we have reached 3 hikers, you may also join for the day with your own transport and support worker to the location for the discounted price of $88.00.
Included
– All transport to and from hikes to your home
– Morning tea and lunch
– A guide
– Support workers (3:1 ratio)
Not included
– Incidentals such as drinks, ice creams etc
Yes, NDIS Participants with Core funding or Capacity Building funding are eligible to claim these trips through their plan. An invoice with appropriate codes will be provided to your plan manager after the trip has been completed. Parents/Carers are to ensure there is sufficient funding available before the trip commences. Those without sufficient NDIS funding can still join the trips at their own expense.
Each day of the Big Day Out trips involves an element of hiking, usually around 8km per day on easy to moderate trails. There is also sightseeing and visits to local attractions.
Details of Big Day Out trips will be communicated via our email list 2 months prior to the event. If you are not on our email list and would like to be, please contact us using the contact us page on this website.
For Central Coast hikers the Big Days Out will include the following:
Brisbane Waters National Park – Pearl Beach to Patonga
Bouddi National Park
Wyrrabalong coastal track
Kincumber Mountain reserve
Hieroglyphs, aboriginal art and waterfalls
Barrenjoey Lighthouse, Palm Beach and Ferry ride
Katandra Reserve and Strickland Falls trail
Mt Wondabyne loop
Dangar Island day out
Norah Head Lighthouse and surroundings
Other adventures will be added in the future!
Bookings can be made by contacting us through the contact us page on the website, by phone 0490454220 or by emailing homecomfortshiking@gmail.com
Overall the hike is rated easy to moderate. For inexperienced and less fit hikers, it would be rated moderate to hard. The average distance covered per day is about 8km (3-4 hours of hiking). Hikes are always tailored to the skills and experience of the hikers.
Transport is in a 12 seater commuter bus. The driver is fully licensed and the bus is fully insured.
For Central Coast Big Days out the vehicle is a roomy Subaru Liberty wagon. It is fully insured. We also have Public Liability insurance. While hiking, you only need to carry a small day pack with water, snacks and any other personal items.
– Small backpack with waterproof cover
– Shirt, pants or shorts
– Hiking shoes or boots
– Hiking Pole(s)
– Rainproof jacket if rain is forecast
– Swimsuit and micro towel
– Money and/or Debit/Credit Card
– Phone and/or tablet, camera and chargers
– Medication if required
At your home at about 4.00 to 5.00pm