Blue Mountains Camino Supporters is offering a weekend on the Central Coast to participate in the 5 Lands Walk on Saturday 24 June 2023.

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 24 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. Registration link.

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. 

About the 5 Lands Walk

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.

Cost

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

ACCOMMODATION

We have booked the Terrigal Guide Campsite, Florida Rd Terrigal from 3pm on Friday 23 June to 3pm Sunday 25 June. Please indicate your estimated arrival time when booking as we need to keep the campsite gate locked when not in use. 

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.

The campsite is a 1.5km walk from the main street of Terrigal and the beach.

What to bring if camping?  

In addition to your regular walking gear, bring your own camping gear, including a tent and bedding, plate, bowl, cutlery, mug, and any cooking equipment needed to contribute to a shared BBQ on Saturday night (a BBQ is available on site).

A powerboard will be available for charging phones etc. if needed.

Food

Bring your own food for breakfast and lunches or buy food from the local cafes or supermarket. Bring food for a shared BBQ on Saturday night. Food should be stored in containers that will keep out hungry possums.

BMCS will provide milk, tea and coffee.

Cost

$30per person for camping for the weekend (Fri + Sat nights), whether you camp one or two nights.

ACCOMMODATION 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. Limited places are available.

If you would like to be billeted, select the billeting option and walk tickets when booking so that we know you will be joining us. We will email all walkers with an update on walk details including meeting times closer to the date. 

You are welcome to join our BYO BBQ on Saturday night at the campsite. Select the BBQ ticket when booking so we know that you will be joining us.

OPTION 3: OWN ACCOMMODATION

If you would like to arrange your own accommodation for the weekend, please select the own accommodation and walk tickets when booking so that we know you will be joining us. We will email all walkers with an update on walk details including meeting times closer to the date. 

You are welcome to join our BYO BBQ on Saturday night at the campsite. Select the BBQ ticket when booking so we know that you will be joining us.

TRANSPORT

By car

The Terrigal Guide site is located on Florida Road, Terrigal.  Vehicle access is available via Florida Road to the campsite gate. Park outside the gate. Use the gravel driveway beside the last house (number 2) in Florida Rd.

Google map location 

Public transport

Travel by train to Gosford then take a bus from Gosford station to Terrigal. Check the bus timetable with Busways on their Info line 131500 or website - for Busways route 67 &  68. Alight at Terrigal Scout Hall. Go up Willoughby Rd, cross the bridge & turn left into Florida Rd. At the end of Florida Road, go up the lane beside the last house to reach the campsite gate. 

Contact Event Organiser