Activity Overview 

Mothers and children of the CGS community are invited to attend a hike and hamper adventure in Morton National Park, in the Southern Highlands. The outing will include an opportunity to walk the West Rim Trail, which is a 3.5km loop hosting scenic views of the waterfalls and valleys, before enjoying a picnic style lunch at the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre. 

Our aim is to build and foster connections with members of our community through a shared experience exploring the natural beauty of nearby National Parks and the flora and fauna the area boasts.   

Itinerary 

Sunday 18 May 2025 

9:00am -9:30am: Families will have the opportunity to meet other attendees and accompanying staff at ‘Some Cafe’ in Collector for an optional coffee and sweet treat on the way to Morton National Park 9-9:30am (approximately 30 minutes).  

11:00am: Families will independently travel for an 11am gather at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, in Morton National Park (approximately 2 hours from Canberra).  

11:30am: Group hike beginning at approximately 11:30, following the West Rim Trail beginning and looping back to the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre (approximately 2 hours).  

1:30pm: Enjoy a self-catered picnic lunch at the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre as a group before returning to Canberra at their own convenience – noting that the Visitor Centre closes at 4:00pm.   

Additional Information 

Accommodation & Travel: Families to arrange their own transport and self-cater their preferences for a picnic lunch.  

Amenities: There are toilets and some drinking water stations at the visitor centre, we ask that attendees bring all required food and water, please pack your own picnic lunch. There is limited reception available throughout the National Park.  

Costs: We aim to keep costs minimal by allowing families to organise their own catering for the day. Morton National Park incurs a $4 fee per vehicle.  

Staff & Supervision: CGS staff members Jaliah Carlyle-Harris, Nicola Di Bartolo and Adam Hall are coordinating and will be in attendance on the day.  

What to bring: Please ensure all attendees bring a hat, sunscreen, drinking water and appropriate enclosed footwear.  

Location information:  

Further information on the West Rim walking trail can be found here: <a href="">https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/west-rim-walking-track"><a href="https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/west-rim-walking-trackhttps://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/west-rim-walking-track<a href="https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/west-rim-walking-track?p=1&pdfprint=true" class="Hyperlink SCXW39539246 BCX0">.   

Further information about the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre and how to get there can be found here:https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/fitzroy-falls-visitor-centre/ |https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/visitor-centres/  

Further information about Some Cafe in Collector can be found here: <a href="">https://somecafe.com.au/"><a href="https://somecafe.com.au/