3 Day Helena Valley Teen Hike

Your extraordinary adventurous journey with WA teen hike specialists

Powerful resilience, confident independence, lasting life skills

3 Day Helena Valley Teen Hike (3 days/2 nights)

It is an inspiring and fun three-day teen hike and a Bronze or Silver adventurous journey that is magnificent for any teen. You will walk out with a new self-discovered belief and independence. Our teen hikes have been designed directly for all teens and Participants of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. They are perfect for your school’s Duke of Edinburgh WA program.

LifeTrail, formerly Didier Walks, celebrates inclusion and diversity. You will gain powerful resilience, confident independence, and lasting life skills. The extraordinary benefits of our hikes last long after the hike is over. Our hikes have a hugely positive effect on a teen’s self-confidence and focus at home and school.

This life-changing, genuine backpacking hike takes place on a 42 km section of Western Australia’s world-famous long-distance Bibbulmun Track on our way to Mundaring Weir. You are supported by experienced youth mentors and hiking guides.

• Grand Jarrah woodlands
• The smooth Wandoo forests
• Breathtaking views and sunsets over the Helena Valley
• Stunning situated campsites
• Wildlife
• Mundaring Weir
• Celebration lunch at Mundaring Weir Hotel – Menu

HIKING ITINERARY

Day 1: Dale Rd/Omeo Rd – Beraking Campsite – 11.4 km
Day 2: Beraking Campsite – Helena Campsite – 18 km
Day 3: Helena Campsite – Mundaring Weir** 14 km

Total: 42.7 km

Note: Daily distances are estimated from the Bibbulmun Track Map and website.

TRANSPORT – DROP OFF / PICK UP

This hike requires participants to plan their journey to and from the hike. Carpooling may be possible in some circumstances. Please notify us if you are able to offer transport. e.g. share fuel cost

We will meet together as mentioned below, then we will all drive together to the Hike Departure. This section of your drive is on an unsealed gravel road, which can be bumpy but ok for any car.

Meeting Point: 08:00 am – Brookton Hwy & Ashendon Rd, Lesley Google Maps
Hike Departure: Dale Rd/Omeo Rd, Flint (17 km of gravel road from the Brookton Hwy. Google Maps
Destination/Pickup**: 02:00 pm Mundaring Weir Hotel, Mundaring Weir Rd &, Hall Rd, Mundaring  Google Maps

INCLUDED

• Qualified & experienced Guides
• Fully licenced Dept. Parks & Wildlife Commercial Operator
• 90 Min Pre-hike planning group Zoom
• 90 Min Pre-hike pack shakedown Group Zoom
• Individual pre-hike support
• Duke Of Edinburgh Award reports
• Individual goal mentoring

YOU PROVIDE

• Check out our Multiday Hiking Gear List
• Money for food & drink at the Mundaring Weir Hotel – Check out their Menu

PREPARATION

LifeTrail is proud and recognised for the extensive preparation we offer for every hike, including pre-hike Zoom sessions. The planning group Zoom meeting will run as soon as the minimum numbers are reached. Check out our  Multiday Hike Preparation page.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD – Adventurous Journey

This hike meets the requirements to complete the following Adventurous Journey paths…

• Bronze – Combined Practice & Qualifying Journey
• Silver – Practice or Qualifying Journey
• Gold – Not suitable

NDIS SERVICE PROVIDER

LifeTrail is an experienced NDIS hiking and life transition Mentor for people with a disability and mental health. Organise a confidential chat with Didier to discuss your needs.

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