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The Lost World Valley truly is a land of changing moods and dramatic vistas. Rainbows arc over the mountains as if painted on the scenery! Those that live and work here are treated to this glorious scene every day ... now you too can stay a while and turn your whole attention to this special place.

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'Art at Worendo' returns for 2024 ... once again on Mother's Day weekend. What a perfect way to treat your mum - or yourself - to a weekend of peaceful creativity.

A day of art is lovely but sometimes it's important to take a proper break and really observe our gorgeous landscapes - one of the best ways to do this is to actually stop. And breathe. And find your creative flow ... Even if you are a true beginner, or you tell yourself you don't have an artistic bone in your body ... don't worry ... artist and teacher Glynn Kelly is here to guide you to create something lovely ?

Our program of immersion in landscape and art in the heartland of the Lost World valley is a collaborative event between artist and teacher Glynn Kelly and Horizon Guides; staying at the award winning Worendo Cottages. Glynn will guide you in learning the basics of drawing, ink and water colour technique. For beginners, or those wishing to develop their practice: you will be so thrilled with the images you create. All meals are provided - from afternoon tea on arrival to lunch on Sunday. Take some time out to breath in the gloriously wild Scenic Rim!

Don't miss out on this annual event... click This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your place.

We meet at Worendo at 2pm on Friday 10 May  and the program ends at 3pm on Sunday 12 May 2024

Price: $1,375 pp twin share. Shared bathrooms.
A $500 deposit required to confirm your place.
Numbers are limited to 10 participants, with a minimum of 6.
Reservation form and packing list will be emailed on enquiry.
All meals are included from afternoon tea on Friday to lunch on Sunday (any dietary restrictions must be advised on booking)
Art lessons and materials included. (you are welcome to bring your own if you wish)
Access to scenic spots near to Worendo (to draw and paint) are part of the weekend program. Where we go depends on weather and group interest.
Expect there to be some easy bush walking with sketchbook in hand.
Transport is not provided - allow time to enjoy this scenic trip to Worendo at your leisure!

About Glynn: training in water colour painting as part of the Architecture course at UNSW, led to a lifetime of sketching and painting and to teaching art at high school level. Glynn has a particular love of Plein Air painting which combines his passion for the Australian landscape and art. To see some of his Plein Air work check Glynn's Instagram account @glynn7115  In 2021 Glynn won the Sunshine Coast Plein Air Art prize.

We are proud to offer this program in our glorious Scenic Rim region ~ named by Lonely Planet as among the World's Top 10  places to visit in 2022!

Please join us for this very special event. If you have any questions or concerns just give me a call 0417 760 966

Yours in creativity!

Teresa and Glynn

ABOUT OUR WALKS Our eco-interpreted bushwalks are open to anyone with an urge to get out and experience the magnificent Scenic Rim region – and beyond.

This is a guided group trek and natural history interpretation is an integral part of the guided experience. You are expected to stay with the group. These are NOT fast-paced races to a destination!    No drones please. 

Our aim is to get out and explore the many facets of our amazing region, note the changes and develop a deeper understanding of the natural richness on our doorstep and, of course, become walking fit with a wonderful group of like-minded bushwalkers.

The nature of the Scenic Rim terrain means that there are few ‘easy’ walks on graded trails. The majority of routes feature uneven ground and ascents and descents, often with rocky sections. The gradients are sometimes very steep. We always allow plenty of time to complete walks so that there is not the necessity to speed through walks or to feel you are not keeping up.

Come - walk and create with Horizon Guides this season! 

• 3 nights at the Lufra Hotel overlooking the Tessellated Pavement at historic Eaglehawk Neck.
• Visit the Coal Mines Historic Precinct.
• Hike dramatic Cape Hauy & Cape Raoul in Tasman N.P.
• Wander Pirates Bay beach to the piping of oystercatchers at sunrise.

HUON VALLEY

• Stay 3 nights at historic Kermandie Hotel overlooking the Huon River.
• Cruise the Huon River aboard 'La Drone', built in 1948 and beautifully restored.
• Visit the famous Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin.
• Hike to Ladies Tarn and Hartz Peak in Hartz Mountains N.P. (Views across the SW and to Bruny Island!)
• Marvel at the delicate features in Hastings Caves.

BRUNY ISLAND

• Stay 3 nights at Adventure Bay Lodge on ruggedly spectacular Bruny Island (access by vehicle ferry only)
• Relax after walking and spot the gorgeous white wallabies around the lodge.
• Enjoy the spectacular 4 hr Pennicott Wilderness Cruise.
• Hike South Bruny Island taking in beaches, heathland and clifftops.
• Be warmly welcomed to a whimsical and very special art studio on North Bruny Island.

Plus you can expect many more serendipitous delights along the way...
The tour is fully accommodated with all breakfasts, dinners and most lunches included.
We'd love to know if this is the Tasmanian adventure for you ... please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register your interest. We have now put all the finishing touches on this trip - download the detailed itinerary and reservation / medical form from the links below.
DATES: Saturday 9 - Monday 18 November 2024
9 nights - Fully accommodated – private and shared facilities
Level of challenge: Moderate + (Carry daypack only)
Price:  $5,895 per person twin share ($200 pp early bird discount if $500 deposit paid by 30 August)
Ex: Hobart
Group Size: Minimum 6 / maximum 10 guests + 2 Guides

Tour Highlights include:

• Stay 4 nights (private lodge) on ruggedly spectacular Bruny Island (access by vehicle ferry only)
• Full day of sea kayaking with Sea Kayaking Bruny Island
• Hike Bruny - Fluted Cape and Cape Queen Elizabeth
• Also … Bruny Lighthouse, local art studio and stops to sample delicious local fare
• Stay 3 nights at Pedder Wilderness Lodge in the Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers NP
• Kayak on Lake Pedder with Tassie Bound
• View the spectacular engineering of the Gordon Dam
• Hike a beautiful valley to glacier carved Lake Judd in Southwest NP
• Stay 2 nights at Derwent Bridge Chalets (self contained, shared facilities)
• Hike the lovely Shadow Lake Circuit beneath Mt Rufus in Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair NP
• Drive through some of the world’s most mineral rich landscapes on the Lyell Highway to Queenstown and on to Strahan
• Take the half-day ‘Rack and Gorge – Wilderness Class’ trip on the famous steam train with the West Coast Wilderness Railway from Queenstown
• Stay 2 nights at waterfront Risby Cove on Strahan Harbour
• Hike to Ocean Beach where the Indian Ocean breaks on a wild, wide shore
• Enjoy interactive and fun theatre at ‘The Ship That Never Was’
• Explore the Historic Foreshore and the Huon Pine Precinct in Strahan
• Overnight aboard the ‘Stormbreaker’ – sailing up Macquarie Harbour via Sarah Island and overnight at Heritage Landing nestled in the silence of the Gordon River – truly awesome!
• Stay 1 night at The Empire Hotel in Deloraine for our final dinner. On the final day, take the byways through historic villages en route to Launceston

The tour is fully accommodated with all breakfasts, dinners and most lunches included. To receive the detailed itinerary please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GUIDES

Feel like you need a long walk in high places?  Treat yourself to a very special Scenic Rim journey this walk season!
The Border country between Queensland and NSW offers many magnificent and intriguing walking opportunities. Our three-day adventure traces the watershed along the spine of the McPherson Range. Taking in remote sections of the historic Rabbit Board Fence this route is one that few people know but the stories from history resonate at every turn and the modern settlers have tales to tell. The forests are lush and alive with bush fragrance, rich colours and birdsong, including the elusive Albert’s Lyrebird.
Ben Allmon, author of The Black and White Braid books, will be our guest guide on the walk - his story telling of real people and places will linger long in your memories.
The journey is vehicle supported, so you need only carry a day pack with personal gear for each day. Camps are on private property where we will be the only guests.

Day 1 (Approx. 11km) The first day begins in the foothills east of towering Mt Lindesay. The Old Highway Road is but a dirt track through grassy paddocks leading to King George Gate and into NSW. To the south lies the Border Ranges NP. Turning left along the Rabbit Board Fence, the roller coaster trail stretches on through many forest types with spectacular viewpoints.
 
Skirting the precipitous peak of Glennies Chair we arrive at a palm-fringed oasis for morning tea. A short steep climb brings us back to the Fence and our trail rolls on through eucalypt forests and magnificent sections of rainforest. On our northern side, part of Mt Barney NP protects the steep upper catchments flowing to Palen Creek.
 
Descending from the Fence the track brings us to a lush Rabbit Board Reserve paddock where we’ll enjoy lunch and cuppa before heading down a steep spur to meet with our support van for the short drive to Campbell’s Folly, our campsite for the evening. Clyde and Kym Bignall beautifully maintain this piece of paradise and warmly welcome us to their place.
 
Day 2 (Approx. 12km) The dawn chorus of birds and a hot cuppa by the campfire sets the tone for the second day of our walk. After packing lunch and enjoying a hearty breakfast prepared by our hosts we return to where we left off yesterday for the invigorating climb back up to the Fence. Much of this section is through rainforest at altitudes ranging from 650m to 782m. There are some spectacular outlooks and some challenging ‘Big Dippers’ as the Fence dives down steep slopes to a saddle below then climbs back up again to regain the meters lost!
Soon after this we pass through private property and take in panoramic views over the Finger Lime orchards. From here we can look back and trace the ranges that we’ve traversed since beginning our walk.
Continuing on the fence we take an access road that brings us to Wild Mountains camp - a welcome sight! Richard and Susan Zoomers are our hosts here and they will give us a tour around before we settle in to our tents and relax around the campfire until 'sundowners', then dinner, a short stroll away in the main hall.
 
Day 3 (Approx.16km) After a hearty breakfast and a fond farewell we retrace our steps from the previous afternoon and greet our now-familiar Fence. This part of the trail is adjacent to Lever’s Plateau in the Border Ranges NP and small sections of Chinghee NP on the Queensland side. Long Creek rises here and on our way we pass the cascades and ravines of Long Falls. Our rollercoaster walk continues with many knolls and saddles to cross however we are loosing altitude all the way down to the Lion’s Road on the Qld/NSW Border. Spectacular views open up to the east as we enter the cleared farmland overlooking Running Creek Road and the Brisbane – Sydney Railway line far below us. Shortly before we end our long walk we cross the railway tunnel beneath the mountain. The Fence continues on past Mount Gipps from Richmond Gap however we will farewell it here and board our van for the return trip to Boonah.

Cost: $TBA per person ex. Boonah Qld $500 deposit required.
Includes: Walking eco-guide, Story guide and tour support guide, all meals (from lunch Day 1 to lunch Day 3), sunset drinks (wine/beer/non-alcoholic) and cheese platter both evenings, use of private camp sites with hot showers, vehicle support and return transport from Boonah.

Special Notes:
- There are many sharp ascents and descents (no stairs) that may not suit a person with knee or other physical issues or heart conditions. Trekking poles are recommended.
- Personal overnight gear is transported to the bush campsites at Campbell's Folly and Wild Mountains. Camping information and a comprehensive packing list will be provided on booking.
- Special dietary requests will be catered for with notice. Meals at Wild Mountains are all vegetarian.

Please respond by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make a reservation and receive further details.

Guest numbers are strictly limited to nine people. Your reservation request will be confirmed by return email, then you will receive a booking form as well as a medical consent form. These forms must be competed and signed then returned to Horizon Guides via post or email, along with confirmation of deposit.
In the event that the walk is already fully booked you will be placed on a waiting list for this adventure.

Yours in bushwalking,
Teresa

ABOUT OUR WALKS Our eco-interpreted bushwalks are open to anyone with an urge to get out and experience the magnificent Scenic Rim region – and beyond.

This is a guided group trek and natural history interpretation is an integral part of the guided experience. You are expected to stay with the group. These are NOT fast-paced races to a destination!    No drones please. 

Our aim is to get out and explore the many facets of our amazing region, note the changes and develop a deeper understanding of the natural richness on our doorstep and, of course, become walking fit with a wonderful group of like-minded bushwalkers.

The nature of the Scenic Rim terrain means that there are few ‘easy’ walks on graded trails. The majority of routes feature uneven ground and ascents and descents, often with rocky sections. The gradients are sometimes very steep. We always allow plenty of time to complete walks so that there is not the necessity to speed through walks or to feel you are not keeping up.

Come walking with Horizon Guides this season!