The Hike Collective Carmel Tours

ARALUEN BOTANIC PARK |


4.5 KM HIKE | EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

This magnificent trail is a great opportunity to hike one of the most beautiful gardens in Perth. An exclusive look behind the fence in the natural bushlands at Araluen Botanic Garden, with trails leading to the dam and back through the manicured gardens.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
Your ticket includes a start to finish guided hike with our trained hike leaders including history and heritage of Araluen. See the seasonal manicured gardens, through to the rugged natural bushland. The Hike Collective can provide you with an exclusive look at Araluen, as the only hiking tour operator with access to their entire park. Hike leaders carry communication devices and first aid kits for your safety. Feel comfortable knowing that we will guide you through your hiking experience and you can relax and enjoy. Your ticket also covers licences and registration fees to hold group hike events in National and regional Parks in WA. Entry fees to Araluen are also included in your ticket.
MEETING POINT AND GETTING THERE:
We will be meeting just inside the main gate of Araluen. Park your car, and look for the Hike Collective sign where you can collect your armband and get checked in for your hike. Please note, that this group have a special access opportunity, so normal gate entry fees do not apply. Please look for your hike leaders to organise the entry!
TRAIL DIFFICULTY:
Bush and garden Walk: Some fitness required on this moderate green trail, with some hills and gradient changes. A great opportunity to experience a short distance hike on multiple surfaces. larger child friendly, but not ideal for small children.



WHAT TO WEAR & BRING:
Bring plenty of water ( at least 2 litres per person)
Comfortable clothes and sturdy trainers or hiking boots. With the uneven gravel trail at times, good grip soles are advised.
If you have hiking sticks, please bring them ( although not essential!)
Personal First Aid kit
Snacks / morning tea to enjoy at the end
AMENITIES:
Public toilets are available in Araluen.
PETS:
As this is a botanical garden, no pets are allowed.
HIKING GRADE:
This hike is a grade 2, and no hiking experience is required. The trail has an uphill gradient for the first section and then evens out for a beautiful relatively flat experience. Towards the end as we reach the gardens, you have the opportunity to rest, or head up the hill to the rose gardens. See what the grades mean here.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
No-shows and cancellations received within 48 hours of hike departure will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations within 2-7 days prior will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations received over 7 days in advance will receive a full refund or credit towards another hike experience. Please note that Rezdy fees are non refundable. Guests can transfer their booking to a friend with no penalty but must advise The Hike Collective so we can forward all booking information to the new attendee.
If The Hike Collective cancels an event due to weather or danger in any way, your ticket will automatically be moved to the new date, or you will be eligible to transfer amounts paid to another tour or receive a full refund.