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4-Night Hiking Holiday

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Our sister property, Bells at Killcare, offers fully guided four-day, four-night coastal walking experiences featuring four spectacular hikes, complemented by the indulgent comforts of a world-class hotel at the end of each day. Guests of Pretty Beach House are welcome to join the hiking group, with seamless transfers to and from Bells at Killcare included. In addition, Pretty Beach House guests enjoy the added luxury of all meals being included throughout the week, including dinner each evening, and—when staying in Bayview, Hideaway or The Retreat— you can unwind in a private heated plunge pool to soothe tired muscles at day’s end. If you choose Treetops Pavilion, the indulgent copper bath will work a treat for total relaxation.

There are 3 departure dates in 2026.

  • April 13 - 17, 2026
  • June 8 (King's birthday holiday) - 12, 2026
  • August 24 - 28, 2026
  • Treks start on a Monday and finish on a Friday

 

The Signature Bouddi Trek, is a guided multi-day adventure for small groups of up to 10 guests, where you will immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Bouddi National Park.

Host, Nicola Billens from Elixir Journeys, will guide you daily, through 4 iconic trails on the Bouddi Peninsula, from tessellated rugged coastlines, sandstone plateaus, ancient angophora forests and breathtaking views to Palm Beach, the Hawkesbury River, and the Pacific Ocean. Explore the best trails of the Bouddi National Park whilst hiking through this spectacular wilderness, stopping along the coastline for morning tea in surprise locations and feasting on delicious picnic lunches on secluded beaches. Due to the very special Indigenous significance of the area, you'll also hear a little on local Aboriginal heritage and Indigenous culture, whilst on this active wilderness experience.

Each afternoon, you'll have the opportunity to relax in the day spa with a therapeutic massage, enjoy a good book in the comfort of your pavilion, have sunset drinks and delicious dining with food harvested from the Bells at Killcare on-site vegetable garden. You also have the chance to join a Yin yoga class, swim some laps in the 20m magnesium pool or jump in the ocean for total revitalisation.

This is a small group experience, with no more than 10 guests. The hikes are pack-free too, so no need to carry excess baggage unless you like to take a small day pack.

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YOUR ITINERARY

Monday - Day 1, Bullimah Spur Trail - 4km

  • 12.30 Arrive at Pretty Beach House for lunch
  • 3pm Depart for Bells at Killcare, Meet host and other trekkers
  • 3.30pm Start your adventure with an afternoon ‘Lay of the Land’ hike, that weaves through the semi-rural properties of Killcare Heights and into Bouddi National Park. Walking past giant boulders and through an Angophora forest, you’ll arrive to breathtaking clifftop views with a birds eye view of the terrain we will be exploring over the next few days.
  • Graded 3 due to some steep hills & rough surfaces
  • 5.30 Transfer to Pretty Beach House
  • 7pm Enjoy a hosted group Welcome Degustation Dinner with matched wines, at Bells at Killcare, or, a private dinner at Pretty Beach House. The choice is yours.

 

Tuesday - Day 2, Bouddi Coastal Trail - 11km

  • 7.30 - 8.30am Breakfast
  • 8.30am Transfer to Bells at Killcare to meet the group
  • 8.45am Transfer to MacMasters Beach.
  • 9am Start to walk the fabulous Bouddi Coastal Trail, from the holiday village of MacMasters all the way to Killcare’s Putty Beach. The undulating walk traverses a variety of terrain, through bush, across sand and finishes by hugging the coast with spectacular views back to Sydney. You’ll enjoy plenty of rest stops and time for a picnic lunch and swim at secluded Maitland Bay or at the end at Putty Beach, if you like.
  • Graded 3 with steep sections & rough surfaces (elevation 364m)
  • 1.30pm Arrive back at Bells, Transfer back to Pretty Beach House. Afternoon at leisure. Book a spa treatment, relax by the pool or in your room, swim in the ocean, take the mountain bikes out, hire a paddle board or kayak
  • Dinner at Pretty Beach House

 

Wednesday - Day 3, The Pretty Peninsula - 9km

  • 7.30 - 8.30 Breakfast
  • 9.30am Group arrive at Pretty Beach House to meet you, where you will embark on your hike of ‘The Pretty Peninsula’. You’ll begin with a walk from our doorstep, into the National Park and down to wild & remote Tallows beach, then out to the tip of Box head with stunning views of Lion Island and down the Hawkesbury River, followed by a scenic picnic lunch on remote Lobster Beach.
  • Graded 3 with some steep hills & rough surfaces (elevation 260m).
  • 2.30pm Transfer back to Bells/Pretty Beach House. Afternoon at leisure. Book a spa treatment, relax by the pool or in your room, swim in the ocean, take the mountain bikes out, hire a paddle board or kayak
  • Dinner at Pretty Beach House

 

Thursday - Day 4, Rock Art Walk - 5km

  • 8 - 9.30am Breakfast
  • 9.45 Transfer to Wards Hill Road
  • 12.30pm Arrive back at Bells for a very special group lunch in the garden
  • Afternoon at leisure
  • Dinner at Pretty Beach House

 

Friday - Day 5, Farewell

  • Self-guided beach walk or sleep in & relax on your last morning
  • 8 - 10.30am Leisurely breakfast
  • 11am Depart & farewell

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COST & INCLUSIONS

  • Four nights accommodation
  • Daily guided hikes with experienced local guide, in Bouddi National Park (2-5 hours per day, up to 27 kilometers total)
  • Local van transfers
  • Daily a la carte breakfast
  • Daily lunches, trail snacks, some beverages
  • All dinners, along with premium wines & beverages
  • Option to join the 11am Bells Garden Tour on check out day, complimentray (August Trek Only)

 

 

Treetops / Bayview Pavilion  $9,115 per pavilion twin share, $6,718 per solo trekker

The Retreat / Hideaway Pavilion $10,395 per pavilion twin-share, $7,999 solo trekker

See Bells at Killcare website for pricing in other room types, including The Lodges, which sleep 4 friends.

 

YOUR HOST NICOLA BILLENS
After 6 years of living on the Bouddi Peninsula, Nicola now calls herself a local. She started guiding in the Flinders Ranges and has hosted trips all over Australia. During the pandemic years, she walked over 500 kilometres along all the local bush trails and knows each one intimately. She is passionate about helping people appreciate the wonders of nature, so that they will be more inclined to take care of it, and while she won’t bamboozle you with Latin names for rare plant species, she might recommend you hug a tree.

  • WHAT TO PACK: Suitable hiking boots, trainers, thick socks, hiking poles if required, lightweight fleece, rain jacket, hat, suncream, first-aid kit, daypack, binoculars.
  • DOWNLOAD: Update your favourite hiking app. We like All Trails. 

EMAIL BELLS AT KILLCARE TO BOOK / [email protected]

Or phone on 4349-7000 to book. 50% deposit required on booking.

7-day cancellation policy. In the event of rain, daily hikes will go ahead so please come prepared. Daily hikes will be postponed or cancelled in dangerous conditions.

Bells at Killcare and Pretty Beach House are eco-certified businesses and hold an NSW National Parks & Wildlife Eco-Pass. Our small group size tours, minimise impact on the environment and maximise the experience of immersing in the Australian wilderness.

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