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. If lower ratios are required, the price increases. Single accommodation will also add between $50-$100 per night, depending on the accommodation.

Included
– All accommodation
– All transport to and from all hikes to your home
– Most meals
– A guide and Support workers (3:1 ratio, where the price includes support)

Not included
– Public transport fares where applicable – use your own OPAL card
– Incidentals such as cafes and pubs for morning tea, some meals, 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). 

Most 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.

We usually get the group to pay for their own meal on one or two occasions, to encourage ordering and making decisions.

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.