Kindred | Women’s Guided Hiking Program
Kindred is a guided hiking program for women who want to deepen their confidence, strengthen their connection to nature, and build real capability outdoors - without the intimidation, ego, or competitiveness that often surrounds adventure spaces.
This is steady, soulful bushwalking paired with practical outdoor skills and personal development themes designed to help you expand, inside and out. Led by qualified female guides, each walk is structured to help you feel safe, seen, and supported while learning the skills that make nature feel natural - packing, planning, navigation, risk management, and trail confidence.
Over the course of the program (which runs over 5 Sundays within each school term), you’ll have opportunities to connect with your kindred community online over 2 x group calls, as well as in-person over 3 x day hikes with progressive skills that each build upon the last. Can’t commit to the full-term transformation? Single Day Hike Passes are available too.
The transformation:
Through Kindred, you’ll build:
Outdoor confidence rooted in skill, not guesswork
meaningful connection with other capable women
increased self-trust and resilience
clarity, presence, and mental spaciousness
the kind of embodied confidence that carries into every area of life
a sense of belonging with nature, community, and yourself
Kindred is where competence meets connection and confidence becomes a lived experience.
The experience
Each Kindred walk includes:
Guided hikes on thoughtfully chosen South Australian trails on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Skill-building, including navigation, trail safety, trip planning and pack essentials
Personal development themes woven into each walk
Supportive all-women community with shared intention and shared experience
Nervous system-aware guidance that helps you feel calm, capable, and clear
Time and space to reflect, breathe, and reconnect with your inner landscape
You’ll leave each hike feeling stronger, more capable, and more connected than when you arrived.
The Details
Price: $770 for full term program, or $330 for a single hike
Group size: Maximum of 12
Location:
Walk #1 Waitpinga Cliffs Hike + Understanding trail systems.
Walk #2 Deep Creek Circuit Hike* + Navigation Skills.
Walk #3 Willunga Basin Trail Hike + Risk Management.
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Access to 3 x guided group day walks over the term on set dates. Walks include:
Qualified female guides
Backpack and spray jacket hire
Snacks & Lunch
Bushwalking specific lessons each hike that build upon the last.
Intimate group with plenty of support. Max of 12 women per Walk.
PLUS
1 x orientation group zoom call at the start of term
1 x integration group zoom call at the end of term
Hiking Journal
Welcome to Country on Walk #1 of the program
Builds skills, connection, community, confidence and accountability over the term
*Pending accessibility post bushfires
About our walks
If you are not able to make all 3 walks you can purchase them individually. Alternatively book the whole kindred program and save $220 + gain 2 x calls + kindred group whatsapp access.
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Destination: From Kondoli Whale Lookout to the Waitpinga Cliffs via the Heyson and return.
Distance: 6.6kms Return, with 187m elevation.
Duration: 6hours (9am - 3pm)
This guided walk is the first in the Kindred series, and follows the Heysen Trail from Kondoli Whale Lookout to the Waitpinga Cliffs, returning via the same route. The walk begins with a Ngarrindjeri Welcome to Country by Taylah Lochert, giving everyone the opportunity to ground onto "Ruwi".
The walk is 6.6km return with around 187 metres of elevation gain, allowing time to move steadily, pause, and take in the landscape along the way.
The trail begins on a narrow section of the Heysen Trail, gently climbing past open farming land before entering eucalypt forest. From here, the path opens out along the edge of the Waitpinga Cliffs, with wide views across the Southern Ocean. This walk is rated Moderate and is suited to women with a basic level of fitness who feel comfortable spending several hours walking outdoors.
The day runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm, offering a relaxed, supported pace that allows space for learning, rest, and connection to place.
This walk introduces the first learning focus of the program, centred on building a strong foundation for bushwalking and day hiking.
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Destination: Trig Camp Ground to Tapanappa via Deep Creek Cove and return via waterfall.
Distance: 10.6kms with 507m elevation.
Duration: 6hours (9am - 3pm)
This guided walk begins at Trig Campground and follows a loop through Deep Creek Cove to Tapanappa Lookout, returning via Deep Creek Waterfall. The walk covers 10.6km with approximately 507 metres of elevation gain, making it a full and rewarding day on the trail.
The route follows sections of the Heysen Trail, beginning with a gradual descent along single-track trail to the rocky and sandy shoreline of Deep Creek Cove. After crossing the inlet, the walk climbs steeply through a short scramble before continuing on a steady uphill fire track to the exposed Tapanappa Lookout, where we’ll pause for lunch. Toilets and rainwater are available at the lookout.
From Tapanappa, the trail moves back into the trees, descending through switchbacks to Deep Creek Waterfall. Time is set aside here for journaling and reflection, before the final climb through grass trees back to Trig Campground.
This walk is rated Hard and is suited to women with a good level of fitness who are comfortable with steep climbs, uneven terrain, and a longer day of hiking. The walk runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm, allowing time to move steadily, rest when needed, and engage with the landscape.
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Destination: From Maslins Beach to McLaren Vale
Distance: 12.5kms with 254m elevation gain
Duration: 6hours (9am - 3pm)
This guided walk travels from Maslin Beach to McLaren Vale, covering 12.5km with approximately 254 metres of elevation gain. The walk offers a varied landscape and a strong sense of journey, moving from open coastline through to rural trails and vineyards.
After meeting in McLaren Vale, the group is transported to the starting point at Maslin Beach. From here, the walk begins by heading north along the beach before transitioning inland through a mix of coastal trails and scrub. The final section follows bike paths through vineyards, arriving back into McLaren Vale.
This walk is rated Moderate–Hard and is suited to women with a reasonable level of fitness who are comfortable walking for several hours across changing terrain. The walk runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm, allowing time to move steadily, pause, and take in the shift from coast to countryside.
Kindred is for women who:
Want to feel more confident and competent outdoors
Value connection with like-minded women
Want space to slow down and reconnect with nature
Appreciate a balance of structure, guidance, and soulful conversation
Feel comfortable completing a moderate hike and are ready to challenge themselves gently
Want to build self-trust through real-world skill building
This program requires moderate fitness and the ability to walk for a sustained period on undulating trails.
For a limited time, early registrations before April 1st will receive:
– A complimentary 1:1 Preparation Call with me, so you feel clear and confident before your first walk
– One guest pass to bring a friend along to one of the Kindred day hikes
(valued at $330)
Kindred groups are intentionally small, and places are limited to keep the experience supportive and personal.
Who It’s For
Frequently asked questions:
Q: What level of fitness do I need?
A: Kindred requires a moderate level of fitness. You should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain for an extended period and be open to gentle physical challenge. Walks vary in difficulty and are clearly outlined before you book.
Q. Do I need hiking experience to join Kindred?
A: No prior hiking experience is required. Kindred is designed for women who are comfortable walking for several hours and want to build confidence, skills, and ease on the trail.
Q: Is Kindred women-only?
A: Yes. Kindred is a women-only guided hiking program, created to offer a safe, supportive environment where women can learn, walk, and connect together.
Q: What if I feel nervous or unsure about my ability?
A: Feeling nervous is completely normal. Kindred is designed for women who want to build confidence, not prove anything. Guides support the group at a steady pace, offer options where possible, and prioritise safety, care, and encouragement.
Q: Is this program suitable for beginners?
A: Yes, particularly for women who are new to hiking or have done some walking but want to feel more confident, capable, and informed outdoors. The program is intentionally supportive and non-competitive.
Q: What should I bring on the walks?
A: You’ll receive guidance on what to bring before each hike. Backpack and spray jacket hire are available if needed, and snacks and lunch are provided. The program also includes learning around packing and gear so you feel confident for future hikes.
Testimonials
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"You MUST join Elise on an outdoor adventure ASAP! She is a highly organised, caring and passionate person who clearly works hard (and loves) to immerse those she guides fully into the experience. Elise creates connections between people, culture and nature. She does this all with humour, warmth, inclusivity and obvious skill!"
Kylie Hallion - Facebook Review
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"Elise has a gift for empowering women, inspiring you to 'get to the top of the mountain' even when your mind is telling you it's 'all too hard'. She infuses a positive mindset and vibe into any situation and is always honest and shares with brave vulnerability when it comes to getting real and being human."
Sarah Hayes - Facebook Review
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"Elise provides a wonderful safe place for you to immerse yourself in nature and connect with like minded individuals, breathe, pause, laugh and ground yourself. It’s 5 stars from me. A must for every woman!"
Meagan Turner - Facebook Review
Meet the team
Elise Lavers
Elise grew up in the mid-north of South Australia and as a kid, loved nothing more than bike riding through the forest and surfing at the Yorke Peninsula. After taking a gap year to train to kayak across Bass Strait, Elise is now passionate about connecting women back to themselves, other women, and nature through positive, low- barrier outdoor experiences in SA. Elise’s biggest bushwalking accomplishment was completing the 1,000km Bibbulmum Track in Winter, 2025, with 650kms of it solo. She has also recently completed Tasmania’s notorious South Coast Track in January 2026. Elise has a bachelor of health sciences and a bachelor of secondary education, plus 10 years experience in the outdoor tourism industry.
Founder and lead bushwalking guide
Cloë Neophytou
Cloë is a mum, explorer, and mindful movement guide who believes the outdoors is our greatest teacher. Through simple, efficient movement and time in nature, she helps women do less, connect more deeply, and move with freedom and ease. Blending Pilates, Homeodynamic Bowen Therapy, hiking, and mindful exploration, Cloë invites women to restore balance and rediscover their natural rhythm. Cloë has years of experience in outdoor education as well as guiding women-specific hikes and pilates.
Assistant guide, Bowen therapist, pilates instructor.
Cultural Educator & Ngarrindjeri WomanTaylah Lochert
My name is Taylah, and I am a proud Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna woman. I grew up in the Riverland in South Australia, with my fondest childhood memories of being barefoot on Country, wandering through the mallee scrub and swimming in the Murray River. After moving to Kaurna country to study and build my career, I often found myself caught in cycles of burnout, feeling unbalance and disconnected. Those experiences reminded me of the importance of slowing down and returning to the grounding wisdom of my ancestors, who lived in harmony with nature for millennia. My passion lies in guiding people to heal and find their sense of connection to Country, which greatly nurtures overall wellbeing.
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