Events

July 2025

G2 Lemon Tree Passage circuit - Tanilba Bay, Wed Jul 9
G2 Lemon Tree Passage Circuit, Leader: Laura Fortey, 0491 712 813 Foreshore and bush trails, a small amount of street walking and a shared cycle-path. Distance:10km, fairly level, some rough sections. Bring morning tea and lunch. Meeting point: 9am Opposite Fern Bay shop for car pooling - 8:30am OR meet at start point: Tilligerry habitat centre, 2E King Albert Ave, Tanilba Bay . ... more

G5 Walk Dubbo Gully - Mangrove Mountain, Wed Jul 9
G5 Day Walk to Dubbo Gully Leader: David. W 0447834285 Description: An off track walk along one of the creeks in Dubbo gully. The walk will start along a ridge line and then descend down Newmans creek coming back up the road. Meeting spot location and time: Meet at Morisset for car pool at 0830. Alternatively meet at Central Mangrove at 0930 but let the leader know. ... more

Cycle - Circumnavigate Budgewoi Lake - Budgewoi, Thu Jul 10
Cycle - Circumnavigate Budgewoi Lake Leader: Julie C 0427400439 Description: 25 km ride around lake. Meeting Place and Time: 9.00am. Mackenzie Park Weemala Street Budgewoi. ... more

G4 Monkey Face Tracks, Watagans. - Sat Jul 12
G4 Monkey Face Tracks, Watagans. Explore tracks around Monkey Face Mountain in the Watagans. Map: Morisset. 8km Leader: Graeme 0429 004 976 Meet at 9am at Mount Faulk Road opposite Mountain Bike Track. . ... more

G2 HUNTER REGION BOTANIC GARDENS - Wed Jul 16
G2 HUNTER REGION BOTANIC GARDENS Easy flat walking trails in natural bushland. Entry fee $5 proceeds to the gardens. 10 KM Jenny Bourke, 0419 249 335 Meet 9.30 am Visitors Centre 2100 Pacific Hwy Heatherbrae. ... more

G5 Canada Dropdown Creek Part 2 - Wyong , Wed Jul 16
Grade. G5 Leader: Greg Mob: 0438031006 Description/Location: This is a continuation of Canada Drop Down Creek. Meeting Time and Place: Corner of Yarramalong and Old Maitland Road at 9.00am. ... more

Club Meeting - Booragul, Thu Jul 17
Club Meeting Optional dinner beforehand at Commercial Hotel, Boolaroo from 6pm.. ... more

G3 Point Clare to Woy Woy (Egyptian Hieroglyphs) - Sat Jul 19
G3 Point Clare to Woy Woy (Egyptian Hieroglyphs) Frank Kupina, 0402 456 459 Check out the mini canyon with walls inscribed in mysterious Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Aboriginal rock carving, interesting rock pools and waterfall, huge rock overhang with Aboriginal rock art, panoramic views. Bring morning tea and lunch. Meet on train Newcastle Interchange 6.58am, change at Tuggerah and arrive at Point Clare 8.34am second last carriage upper level.. ... more

G2 Stony Creek, Toronto - Wed Jul 23
G2 Stony Creek, Toronto. Easy flat walk from Blackalls Park following Stony Creek upstream through Toronto Westa an and re-turn with a look at Stony and Mudd Creeks from the Blackalls Park side. Mostly bush tracks with some street walking. 10 kms Leader: Rosanne Embury, 0403755665 Meet at 9.00 am, in carpark, picnic area at end of Blackall Ave, Blackalls Park. Map references. Google Maps of Blackalls Park and Toronto . ... more

G5 Lookout and exploration Mt Olive area of Popran National park - Morisset, Wed Jul 23
Title/Location G5 Exploration of Mt Olive area of Popran National park Leader: Merrilee Phone/Email: merrilee.harris2011@gmail.com Description: Explore the lookout and other areas in Mt Olive area. Meeting Place and Time: 8 am Station St carpark Morisset (opposite library) for car pooling. ... more

G3 Bouddi National Park - Sat Jul 26
G3 Bouddi National Park Leader: Debra Hall halljdss@gmail.com We'll follow a figure of 8 walk route from Maitland Bay Information Centre, along Stroms Trail; cross to less visited Bensville side of NP to tracks through a variety of forest types & enjoying the sounds of birdlife & head back towards the coast via Mt Bouddi Rd to Maitland Bay & return. Meet 9am at Maitland Bay Information Centre car park - cnr of Maitland Bay Drive and The Scenic Drive, Killcare. s. . ... more

G4 Yellow Billy's (Bushranger) Cave - Wed Jul 30
G4 Yellow Billy's (Bushranger) Cave Frank Kupina, 0402 456 459 Located in the Broken Back Range behind Cessnock, stunning views along the way, one steep grassy open forest hill to climb, all on track. Check out the unique entrance to the cave and peer into the dark depths of the about 15 metre cave housing a roosting colony of miniature bats that are not to be disturbed. Bring morning tea, lunch and chairs for afternoon tea. . ... more

August 2025

G3/Social Piles Creek Loop at Girrakool Half Day Walk & BBQ - Sat Aug 2
G3 Leader: Jenny Duffus, 0413 029 975 Description/Location: Piles Creek Loop at Girrakool, half day walk. BYO BBQ lunch. Leader will cook damper twist on the fire afterwards. Social get together for all - walk or come for lunch or both. Meeting Time and Place: TBA. ... more

G3 Three Creeks Revisited - Wed Aug 6
G3 Three Creeks Revisited Leader: Margaret Covi 0412 194 194 Description/Location: Explore our outer urban bushy areas. Meeting Time and Place: TBA. ... more

G2 Roaming in Raymond Terrace - Sat Aug 9
Grade 2 . Leader: Margaret Covi 0412194194 Roaming in Raymond Terrace. Walk through greenways, on riverside & through history. Meet at 9am at the car park near the toilets in Bettles Park, Adelaide St, Raymond Terrace (the main street coming into town from the south).. ... more

G3 Munibung - Wed Aug 13
G3: Leader: Jennifer Reid Mob:0431399669 Climb local hill to 360 degree views over the lake & surrounding areas Meeting Time and Place: TBA. ... more

G3 Blue Gum Hills - Sat Aug 16
G3 Blue Gum Hills Leader: Margaret Covi Mob: 0412194194 Description/Location: Explore a nature reserve on the western edge of Newcastle. Meeting Time and Place: Meet at 9am in the carpark at Blue Gum Hills Regional Park (off Minmi Rd, Minmi). ... more

G5 Packwalk Mullet Creek area Exploration - Woy Woy, Mon Aug 18
G5 Pack Walk Mullet Creek area Exploration Leader: Greg Phone/Email: 0438031006 Description: This walk aims to explore the cliff lines from the upper reaches of Mullet Creek to Alison Point. Starting at Wondabyne Station and finishing at Little Wobby, it consist of 2 1/2 days of pack walking and two days of G5 exploratory day walks. Expect spectacular views over the Hawkesbury River.. ... more

Club Meeting - Booragul, Thu Aug 21
Club Meeting - AGM Optional dinner beforehand at Pippi's Hotel, Speers Point from 6pm. . ... more

G3 Tuggerah Lake to Beach Coastal Circuit Walk - North Entrance , Sat Aug 23
G3: Tuggerah Lake to Beach Coastal Circuit Walk Leader: Jenny Duffus, Mob: 0413029975 Our walk starts by crossing over The Entrance Bridge, along the Cycle Path of Tuggerah Lake, road to North Shelly Beach and returning back along the beaches. Lunch at Toowoon Bay Village Kiosk (byo or buy). Meet at 9.30am Sensory Gardens Car park, Wilford Barrett Drive, North Entrance. Leader can pick up 4 walkers at Tuggerah Station at 8.39am (Leaving Newcastle Interchange 7.31am). ... more

G5 Blarney Creek Exploratory Creek Walk - Cooranbong, Wed Aug 27
Grade 5 Leader: Greg Mob: 0438031006 Description/Location: Another exploratory Walk in Blarney Creek. Enter a feeder creek off Spring Road and explore towards Blarney Creek. Exit via McKenzie Road. Meeting Time and Place: Church Car Park corner of Martinsville Road and Babers Road, Cooranbong 8.30am. ... more

G3 Garigal NP - Wed Aug 27
Grade 3: Leaders: Phil & Ruth Keech Mob: 0408684689 Description/Location: Walk in Garigal NP from St Ives Meeting Time and Place: TBA. ... more

G3 Caves Beach to Shark Hole - Caves Beach, Sat Aug 30
G3 Leader: Helen Raftery Mob: 0490458196 Coastal track in attractive area Meeting Time and Place: Meet at 9 am in the lower carpark, near the Surf Club, Caves Beach.. ... more

September 2025

Pack Walk: Great North Walk (south to north) Section 1, Sydney to Macquarie Park - Mon Sep 1
Leader: Michael R. Phone/Email: 0416358771, mickrussell@bigpond.com Description: The first of a series of pack walks and day walks along the Great North Walk, this is a 2-day pack walk starting near Circular Quay. The first leg is a ferry ride to Woolwhich Wharf then a light pack walk to Lane Cove River Tourist Park. Day 2 rejoins the Great North Walk and finishes at Macquarie Park Metro Station for our return home.. ... more

G3 Dixon Park Beach, Merewether to Glenrock SCA and return. - Wed Sep 3
G3: Leader: Rosanne Embury Mob: 0403755665 G3 Dixon Park Beach, Merewether to Glenrock SCA and return. Meeting Time and Place: Meet at 9am in the car park at Dixon Park Beach, Ocean St, Merewether.. ... more

G3 Central Coast - Sat Sep 13
G3: Leader: Stuart Callan Mob: 0417485242 Central Coast. Explore interesting areas. Meeting Time and Place: TBA. ... more

G3 Emerald Pool - Wed Sep 17
G3 Emerald Pool. Glen Yakimoff, 0408 237 37 Once again this walk will be good to see Waratah flowers and a number of other wildlflowers Meeting Time and Place: Meet at the Mangrove Mountain Shopping centre and we can car pool to the start of the walk from there.. ... more

Club Meeting - Booragul, Thu Sep 18
Club Meeting Optional dinner beforehand at Commercial Hotel, Boolaroo from 6pm.. ... more

Cycle Camp - Orange and Cowra - Orange, Sat Sep 20
Title/Location - Cycle Camp - Orange and Cowra Leader: Marion and Kerry Phone/Email - kerrybraslin@gmail.com Description: 3 nights Orange 5 nights Cowra Max ride length per day is 50kms. Meeting Place and Time: Contact Leaders. ... more

G5 Mt Royal Circuit - Singleton, Sat Sep 20
Grade 5. Leader: Frank Mob: 0402456459 Mt Royal is located about one hours drive north of Singleton and this walk offers a walk up Sneaky Ridge, rock scrambling before dropping down into the enchanted Beach Forest. Make your way to the ancient grove of Grass Trees and then to the trig point for lunch. Meet 8.00am at Singleton Visitor Centre carpark for a car share to Mt Royal. Best to use SUV type vehicle.. ... more

G3 Shelley Beach to Forresters Beach - Sat Sep 20
G3 Leader: Francoise Munoz Mob:0431614664 Walk 12km from Shelley Beach to Forresters Beach and back. Spectacular Flannel Flowers. Meet at 10.00am at Shelley Beach, in front of the café.. ... more

G2 Foreshores of Sydney's Inner West - Wed Sep 24
G2 . Leader: Laura Fortey, 0491 712 813 Circuit walk from Rhodes railway station along the southern shore of the Parramatta river to Cabarita wharf, ferry to Meadowbank wharf, then walk to Meadowbank railway station. Includes bushland, city reserves, historic buildings and Kokoda Track memorial. Short street section at beginning of walk. Meet on train - 07:21 from Newcastle Interchange, 07:45 at Fassifern , 08:01 at Morisset (2nd last carriage upstairs).. ... more

G3 Umina via Pearl Beach to Patonga & return - Sat Sep 27
G3 Leader: Sylvie Wolpert, 0423 549 086 Umina via Pearl Beach to Patonga & return. Fairly easy but includes some rock hopping, 150m ascent. 14km Meet 9 am at TBA. ... more

Pack Walk: Great North Walk (south to north) Section 2, Two days: Macquarie Park to Hornsby - Mon Sep 29
Leader: Michael R. Phone/Email: 0416358771, mickrussell@bigpond.com Description: The second of a series of pack walks and day walks along the Great North Walk, this is a 2-day pack walk starting at Macquarie Park and finishing at Hornsby Train Station. Overnight camping at Baden Powell Activity Centre Travel arrangements on registration.. ... more

October 2025

Noosa River Multiday Paddle. (Now Fully Booked). - Cooloola Recreation Area, Mon Oct 13
Noosa River Multiday Kayak Paddle Leader: Neil Randall 0475 078 919 macrandall@exemail.com.au Description: 7 Day 60 km kayak paddle in Cooloola State Recreation Area Upper Noosa River South East Qld FULLY BOOKED. Meeting Place and Time: Apollonian Hotel, Boreen Point Qld. 6 pm on Oct 12, 2025 LIMITED TO 8 KAYAKERS . ... more

G2 Sculptures by the Sea 2025 - Wed Oct 29
Grade 2 (easy): Sculptures by the Sea 2025. Leader: Harwood Lockton, 0468 717 602 Description: A Wanderers tradition. Outdoor sculpture viewing from Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach with three options for the return. BYO morning tea and lunch. Meeting Place and Time: TBA. ... more

November 2025

New Zealand Walk 1 Banks Peninsula Track Pack Walk and Paddle - Akaroa, Sat Nov 8
Leader: Greg Phone/Email: 0438031006 Description: Banks Track is a 31 km hill country walk around the remote and beautiful South Eastern Bays of Banks Peninsula in New Zealand, starting and finishing in picturesque Akaroa. There are over 20km of side tracks to explore along the route with more spectacular views, waterfalls, and wildlife. ... more

New Zealand Walk 2 Abel Tasman Coast Track Pack Walk and optional Paddle - Marahau, Sat Nov 15
Leader: Greg Phone/Email: 0438031006 simmonds.greg3@gmail.com Description: 60km one-way pack walk on the South Island of New Zealand. It is seen as one of the flattest and easiest of the 10 Great Walks you can do in New Zealand. The track is managed and maintained to a very high standard. Accommodation in huts.. ... more

New Zealand Walk 3 Abel Tasman Inland Track Pack Walk - Wed Nov 19
Leader: Greg Phone/Email: 0438031006, simmonds.greg3@gmail.com Description: A 40km 3 day pack walk including a big climb, mostly on a benched track.You eventually oscillate along around the 1000 m mark. Highlights include some huge views at Castle Rock, Porters Rock, over to Nelson, Mount Richmond and the inland Kaikouras, and in the north Gibbs Hill, looking down at Farewell Spit and over to Kahurangi National Park.. ... more

New Zealand Walk 4 Queen Charlotte Track Pack Walk - Sat Nov 22
Leader: Ruth & Phil Keech Phone/Email pnrkeech@gmail.com Description: This is a 5 day walk in the North of the South Island of New Zealand using booked, private accommodation. Accommodation is heavily booked so if you are interested in joining this walk, contact Ruth Keech 0408684689 to obtain the itinerary, transfer details and names of the accommodation that has been chosen.. ... more

December 2025

Kayak Camp Lake Sinclair - Singleton, Sun Dec 7
Title: Leader: Julie Cox Phone Email 0427 400 439 Description: Camp 3 nights beside the lake & kayak 2 days, exploring inlets. Meeting Place and Time: Lake St. Clair Campground 35 km North of Singleton via Bridgeman Rd. Afternoon of Dec 7. ... more

January 2026

Kayak Camp North Haven - North Haven, Thu Jan 29
Title: Kayak Camp - North Haven Leader: Julie Cox Phone Email 0427 400 439 Description: We will kayak the Camden River Inlet, Gogleys Lagoon, Stingray Creek & the Camden Haven River. Meeting Place and Time: Reflections North Haven Holiday Park. 4pm 29 Jan 2026. ... more

March 2026

Cycle Camp - Northern Rivers and Gold Coast Explorer - Murwillumbah, Tue Mar 3
Cycle Camp - Northern Rivers and Gold Coast Explorer Neil Txt 0475 078 919 / Email macrandall@exemail.com.au Accommodation Murwillumbah Showground or Riverside Backpackers YHA Tweed Heads Caravan Park Boyds Bay . ... more