SATURDAY 31 MAY 2025
Join the BMCS in celebrating our 10th birthday on Saturday 31 May 2025.
More Information and Registration HERE.
You may have already walked a Camino in Europe or you may aspire to one day walk a Camino or other pilgrimages. Walking with the Blue Mountains Camino group is an opportunity to walk in the beautiful Blue Mountains with like-minded people. You will learn more about preparing for a Camino and why our walks are more than just a walk.
CELEBRATION PROGRAM on 31 MAY 2025
Saturday morning options
Training walks in Blackheath 9am
Easy walk to Govetts Leap and Barrow lookouts to see Bridal Veil Falls. Medium walk to Baltzer lookout to see Hanging Rock.
Spanish cooking workshops at Glenella 9:30am
We would love some help preparing the tapas for our fiesta in the evening. Margaret will lead the communal food preparation workshops and is seeking volunteers who are happy to don an apron rather than walking shoes!
Note: there is an additional baking workshop on Friday afternoon (3.30pm-5pm) at Glenella to prepare the Santiago tarts and St James biscuits.
Saturday afternoon – celebration and fiesta!
Afternoon tea 2.30pm
Coffee/tea
Santiago tart and St James biscuits
Celebration Meetup 3pm
Hear stories from the past 10 years and reflect on the power of the Camino spirit in the Blue Mountains.
Fiesta 5.30pm
A festive evening with tapas and sangria
WALK INFORMATION
Walk 1 – Easy
Start time: 8:45am for 9am start
Distance: About 8.5 km. About 3 hours
Description: Easy walk to Govetts Leap and Barrow lookouts to see Bridal Veil Falls. Starting at Glenella, we will walk through the streets of Blackheath and the Fairfax Track to Govetts Leap, then along the clifftop track to Barrow Lookout, and return via the Braeside Track. Enjoy spectacular views across the Grose Valley from many vantage points, as well as the delightful sights and sounds of the tranquil Govetts Leap Brook with its small waterfalls and pools. You will need to bring food and water as there is none available on the walk.
Walk 2 – Medium
Start time: 8:45am for 9am start
Distance: About 13km. About 4 hours
Description: Medium walk to Baltzer lookout to see Hanging Rock. From Glenella, we will walk through the Rhododendron Gardens to Ridgewell Road and then follow it and Burramoko Trail to Baltzer lookout. We will return along Burramoko Trail but take a different route through the Rhododendron Gardens back to Glenella. Apart from the Rhododendron Gardens, the walk is fairly flat along a fire trail and the views at the lookout towards the Grose Valley are spectacular. You will need to bring food and water as there is none available on the walk.
To join the medium walk you must have walked with the Blue Mountains Camino group previously – no first timers. You also need to be confident of your fitness to walk for 3-4 hours.
ACCOMMODATION
Glenella and two local properties within walking distance of Glenella are available for weekend pilgrim accommodation on Friday and Saturday night.
Glenella, 15 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, sleeping 30
Weekend rates from $120 for bed in twin/quad room with shared bathroom to $295 for queen with ensuite.
Winsome Airbnb, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeping 8
Weekend rates from $125 for bed in twin room with shared bathroom to $280 for queen with ensuite.
The Blue House, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeping 6
Weekend rates $125 for bed in twin room, $250 for queen room, all with shared bathroom.
All three accommodation options will be available to book using the same Trybooking site managed by Glenella.
You will receive a link to book accommodation when you register for the 10 year celebration.
More Information and Registration HERE.
