Blue Mountains Camino Supporters is offering a weekend on the Central Coast to participate in the 5 Lands Walk on Saturday 22 June 2024.

BYO tent to camp for the weekend at the Terrigal Guide Campsite, arrange to be billeted by a Camino friend from the Central Coast (limited places available), or find your own accommodation.  

WALK INFORMATION

We will participate in the 5 Lands Walk on Saturday 22 June. We will also do a walk on Sunday morning, following recommendations from our Central Coast Camino friends. 

Walkers will need to register separately for the 5 Lands Walk. Registration is free. We will email the registration link when available. 

The 5 Lands walk is an annual event that includes a 10km walk along the beautiful Central Coast coastline. Short descriptions of the event and walk below are from the 5 Lands Walk web page:

About the 5 Lands Walk event

The 5 Lands Walk is a unique Australian event, a collaboration between the Aboriginal peoples and the broader communities of Darkinjung Country: the artists, the surf clubs, the schools, the local businesses. It is a gift from over 700 volunteers and sponsors creating a free, day-long celebration where people from diverse walks of life and cultural backgrounds connect through walking together and experiencing Aboriginal culture, live music, art exhibitions, sculptural installations, and more. 

The walk connects 5 coastal villages, each bringing its own celebration in and around the surf clubs of the 5 Lands. They are connected by 10km of beaches, headlands, bush, footpaths and streets.

Along the way, you will experience Aboriginal ceremony and culture, music, food, artworks, gigantic kites, whales, dance, sculptures on the beach and craft workshops. The schools of the Central Coast and many different ethnic communities will proudly share their culture, stories and artworks with you.

Walk cost:  $10 per person for the weekend walks (Sat + Sun), whether you walk one or two days.

ACCOMMODATION

OPTION 1: CAMPING

We have booked the Terrigal Guide Campsite, Florida Rd Terrigal from 10am on Friday 21 June to 10am Monday 24 June. 

The campsite includes a grassed camping area with shower and toilet facilities, a wet weather shelter and cooking shelter. We will have access to tables, chairs, a kettle or urn, a shared fridge, BBQ and outdoor sink with hot and cold water. Depending on the weather, we may also be able to use the campfire circle. All campers will contribute to cleaning up the campsite before leaving. Clean up jobs will be allocated on arrival.

The campsite is a 1.5km walk from the main street of Terrigal and the beach. Campers will catch the shuttle bus from Terrigal shops to the start of the walk on Saturday.

What to bring if camping  

In addition to your regular walking gear, bring your own camping gear, including a tent and bedding, torch, plate, bowl, cutlery, mug.   A powerboard will be available for charging phones etc. if needed.  There is a basic kitchen with kettle, fridge and microwave.  Bring your own food. BMCS will provide milk, tea and coffee.

Camping cost:  $40 per person for camping for the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights), whether you camp one, two or three nights.

OPTION 2: BILLETING

If you would like to be billeted for the weekend with a member of the Central Coast Camino group, please send us an email HERE and also select the billeting option when booking the event. Limited places are available.  Please We ask you to make a donation to your host equal to the camping fee. 

OPTION 3: OWN ACCOMMODATION

If you plan like to arrange your own accommodation for the weekend, please select the ‘own accommodation’ when booking the event. 

WEEKEND EVENTS 

Friday night:  Opening event and takeaway at Avoca beach, or meet at Terrigal for fish and chips.

Saturday:  5 Lands Walk + festival (approx 8am - 3pm)

Saturday night: Shared BBQ at the campsite.  BYO drinks and your own meat / non-meat  to cook on the BBQ.  We ask everyone to bring a plate to share - eg, nibbles, bread, salad or dessert. Please indicate what you will bring when booking.

Sunday:  Walk with Central Coast Camino friends (approx 9am-1pm) followed by lunch.

Final details will be emailed prior to the weekend. 

Contact Event Organiser