The minimum group size is 4 All Ability Hikers and 2 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. There are 2 prices for each trip. The more expensive price includes Support staff with the price based on one support worker for every three All Ability hikers. The less expensive price is for independent hikers that do not require any support. Independent hikers will only be accepted if there are still vacancies on the 12 seater commuter bus.

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)
– Attraction entry fees

Not included
– Public transport fares where applicable – use your own OPAL card
– 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 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.

Central Coast trip, we stay in a large house at Nora Head. The trip includes a Hawkesbury cruise, and hikes in Boudi National Park and Wyrrabalong National Park.

Smokey Cape Lighthouse trip, staying at the Lighthouse cottages. Hiking around South West Rocks, visit Trial Bay Gaol and swimming at the beautiful beaches

Sydney trip, staying at YHA The Rocks. Hiking sections of the Bondi to Manly trail and other great Sydney walks. Visit Taronga Zoo, Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

Wooli trip, staying at Wooli River Lodges. Hiking sections of the Yuraygir Coastal Walk, River cruise, canoeing and swimming.

Bookings can be made by contacting us through the contact us page on the website 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 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). If you want to see how you might cope with the hiking on a trip, then come along on our free training hikes in Port Macquarie or the Central Coast.

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
– 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.