📝 FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ BELOW DESCRIPTION FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! Don’t miss this once a year event from this group! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 🗓 DATE: Sunday, 17 May 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 10.15am. 🚙 MEETING POINT: (start & finish) Boxvale Walking Track Carpark - at the start of the track near the signboard. 🌍 Google maps: ‘Box Vale Walking Track’. Refer photos no. 1 & 2. 🥾 DISTANCE: 13km return. 🥾 GRADE: mostly Moderate/slightly Hard on a relaxing pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended for this walk with ups and downs hills, uneven rocky surfaces, fallen trees and steep stairs! 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet and muddy at few sections. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 🚗 Car pooling is required. NO public transport to the start/finish point! 📝 Please update on comments section if you require a lift with share costs. 🚙 Those travelling by car, you may offer a lift with share petrol. It’s about 2 hours drive from the cbd. 🚊 Closest station is Mittagong, about 4.5km to/from the start/finish point. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*l\*\*\*\* 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🚶‍♂️The Box Vale Walking track follows the formation of a historic railway line and passes through cuttings, along embankments and through a tunnel 84 metres in length. 🚶We will walk through the tunnel then continue to Nattai Gorge Lookout for photo session and byo lunch. No, we will not attempt to walk down the steep incline with metal ropes for this walk. 😉 🚶🏼‍♀️After lunch break, we will continue our exciting adventure to Forty Foot Falls with lots of stairs! You may spend longer time at the waterfalls if you wish and make your way back to the carpark after a fun day out. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. If you’re not sticking with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you! ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. ✅ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event. Easy! https://www.artslaw.com.au/information-sheet/street-photographers-rights/ ❎ NO smoking or vaping on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ✅ If you’re bringing a guest/s under 18 years old, please let me know by TEXT message for confirmation. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event. ✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second! ❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 🎒WHAT TO BRING: ❗️NOTE: No facilities on the tracks. Please come well prepared! 👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt may not be suitable for this walk. 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip sturdy shoes highly recommended. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen and hand sanitiser. 💦 At least 1.8L of WATER, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks. 🥪 Snacks or PACKED LUNCH. ⛑ Basic First Aid kit - BandAids, bandages and antibacterial wipes. 🧥 Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 💵 GRATUITY: $10 CASH per person for this event. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 🚗 Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. If you’re running late, we don’t wait! 🏃‍♂️ 📱Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section. Note that I do not answer calls from unknown phone numbers and after meeting tine! 🌿 Let’ s go in the nature and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱 0405038557 (TEXT only)