1-3 Oct (Sat-Mon): BELL - DUMBANO - GOOCHES (E-M-X, off track) Use the long weekend to venture out into this area of pagodas and hopefully some wildflowers. We've done part of this track before, and there is an established route from Gooche's Crater to Bell. Starting at Bell, take the Wollangambe Crater track to just after 994, then camp at a known spot on the Wollangambe. Next day, take a route across country to Dumbano Creek, where we can check out the canyon and camp for the night. Next day continue on to Gooche's Crater, camp then return the following day, south from Gooches Crater. Two crossings of the Wollangambe, if water is too high, plans could change. The trip could lengthened to 4 days if people are available Tuesday. Limit: 8. Map: Wollangambe, Mt Wilson (2022)

1-2 Oct (Sat-Sun): BUDAWANGS (H) (Sat-Sun): THE CASTLE, BUDAWANGS NP (M) Starting at Long Gully car park on the Yadborro River, a fairly steep ascent along Kalianna ridge up to Cooyoyo Creek camp for the night. Then climb up to the castle summit for amazing views of Pigeon House mountain and the South coast. Return next day the same way to the car park. Limit: 8. Map: Corang (2011)

1-3 Oct (Sat - Mon): KANANGRA TO KATOOMBA () Classic Blue Mountains walk. If you've never done this, book in now. We're coordinating with two other leaders for this weekend, to make transport easier. (actually, we'll finish at Dunphy's in Megalong, but you can walk along Narrow Neck any time you don't have a full pack! Limit: 8. Map: Kanangra, Jenolan (2016)

1-31 Oct (Fri-Sun): KANCHENJUNGA BASE CAMP, (H) A challenging 24 day walk to Pangpema, on the remote northern side of this spectacular Himalayan peak. Great scenery, high passes. Camping, with porter support. Maximum elevation approx. 5,600 m. Detailed trip notes on the World Expeditions web site. Limit: 10. Map: To be supplied (2010)

1-3 Oct (Sat - Mon): LONG WEEKEND K TO K EXTRAVAGANZA () Ever wanted to do Kanangra to Katoomba but can't organise the transport? Here's the solution - but we need three leaders for this activity: 1. Car camp at Kanangra, there's lots of tracks to explore and peaks to bag. 2. Breakfast Creek - Cox's River full pack walk, start and finish at Dunphy's car park. 3. Kanangra to Megalong Valley, with transport at both ends sorted! If you're interested in leading either the K to K or the Breakfast Creek trip, book in on this activity and include a note. Book in anyway, and tell us which bit you'd like to do. Limit: 12. Map: Katoomba, Jamison, Jenolan, Kanangra (2016)

1-18 Oct (Fri-Mon): SOUTH-WEST WA (E-M-X) POSTPONDED INDEFINITELY Hoping to catch the wildflowers in SW Western Australia this Spring. Parts of Bibbulmun Track, Stirling Range NP and others in the general area, depending on what's blooming. I'm thinking of hiring 2 cars and spending 2 to 3 weeks in WA (though you may be able to come for part of the time). We would mostly do day walks and possibly a couple of 2-day overnight walks. This is still in the planning stage. Hope to have a meeting of interested parties to firm up plans by the end of June, so if interested, sign up asap. Limit: 8. Map: various (2021)

2-4 Oct (Sat-Mon): CROSSING THE BLUE LABYRINTH (M-H-X) The Oaks, the wheel, along Massif Ridge, descend "bowl creek" just north of Mt Erskine, thence via interesting stream capture saddle and final descent along the NW facing spur. Cross Erskine Creek and ascend Rocky Knob Creek for a short distance before making for the Rocky Knob ridge and its fire trail. Car shuffle from the Oaks to McMahons Lookout road. Experienced walkers only. Email contact preferred. Book by 17th September Limit: 4. Map: Jamison (2010)

2-4 Oct (Sat-Mon): KANANGRA BOYD () Walk to the Kowmung River taking in the terrific views of the Kanangra Plateau. Descent down Brumby Ridge camping below Orange Bluff. Sunday spent exploring Bulga Denis Canyon. All track walking Limit: 8. Map: Kanangra & Yerranderie (2010)

2-5 Oct (Fri-Mon): KANANGRA TO CARLONS (H-X, 5) A variation on the K2K - Kanangra Wall - Mt Stormmaker - Gentle's Pass - Gangerang range - Bungalooloo Ridge - Dog Ridge - Carlons. 38.5 km, 1,850m ascent, 2300m descent. Limit: 6. Map: Kanangra, Bimlow, Jenolan, Jamison (2015)

2-9 Oct (Tue-Tue): NEW ENGLAND NATIONAL PARK (M-X) This trip is in two parts so you can come for the first part or for the entire trip. The first part involves hiring a cabin for five nights and using this as a base. We can do day walks in New England, Cathedral Rocks and Dorrigo National Parks. The second part of the trip involves completing the 3 day ‘New England Wilderness Walk”. This is a partly tracked walk which descends from the New England tableland to the headwaters of the Bellinger River. (For more information see www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks/) If you are interested in doing all or part of this walk please let me know by 9th Aug so I can organise the accommodation. This is a popular time to walk in this area so there are very few cabin vacancies during October. Cost will be between $26 -$34 p/n depending on numbers. Limit: 8. Map: Dorrigo, Hyatts Flat, Ebor and Darkwood (2012)

2-4 Oct (Tue-Thu): SHOALHAVEN (M, kayak) Three day kayaking trip from Tallowa dam to Fossickers Flat on the Shoalhaven River. Free campsite with toilets only. Limit: 8. Map: Burrier (2018)

2-4 Oct (Sat-Mon): WOLGAN RIVER () Wander the Wolgan from Newnes to Rocky Creek, checking for errant willows. Great gorge country, beaut campsites. Rock-hopping and wading involved. This is basically a bushwalk where you keep your eyes open: hopefully no willows will be found! In conjunction with the Friends of the Colo. Limit: 8. Map: Mount Morgan (2010)

3-4 Oct (Wed-Thu): CENTRAL WEST NSW (H, Grade 4) Cycle touring. Camp Wednesday night at Nangar NP, 60km W of Cudal. Thursday: Bicycling. Dawn start. Loop; Eugowra - Gooloogong - Canowndra - Eugowra. 115km. Low point 260m, high point 400m. 310m elevation gain. As leader has never been to any of these towns, expect photography - and a request for you to play model. Limit: 5. Map: Google is your friend. (2018)

3-5 Oct (Sat - Mon): COLO CORGE () Walk from fire trail off the Grassy Hill fire trail via ridges to above the Angorawa Creek / Colo Junction and descend by a scrambling pass. Camp, explore the vicinity next day and ascend the spectacular bottom of Angorawa Creek, then Adderley Creek for about 3 km in total and climb a ridge back onto the fire trial the next morning. This should be a 2 and a half day walk and allows for a bit of route finding and the fact I'm not as fit as I used to be! An earlier walk in August is to check the start of this trip. Expect some scrambling and a steep 300m ascent the last day. Limit: 6. Map: Colo Heights (2020)

3-5 Oct (Sat-Mon): COORONGOOBA HEADWATERS (H-X) Look for the footsteps of Cec Poole in the maize of diatremes and canyons that is the headwaters of Coorongooba Creek. Rock scrambling possible but nothing technical. Wading probable but no compulsory swimming. Base-camp in a fabulous forested diatreme (yes I've been there before). Limit: 5. Map: Coorongooba (2015)

3-6 Oct (Tue - Fri): DEANES CREEK TRAVERSE () Easy paced walk taking in the ambiance of this spectacular area. From Newnes we head up to the base of Zobel's Gully, up to Constance Gorge and through to Deanes Creek. Follow Deanes Creek to Rocky Creek and then to Wolgan River and back to Newnes. Limit: 8. Map: Ben Bullen, Mount Morgan (2017)

3-7 Oct (Thu-Mon): KOLONGA LABYRINTH ((M-H-X, Scrub,Cliffs) A long exploratory trip but at a leisurely pace through rarely visited country in the southern middle portion of the Grose River catchment. Faulconbridge to Linden Fire Trail to descend the spur overlooking Callendina Loop. Descend via NW spur to the exit of Callendina Loop, with a night camping on top of the loop. Return via Dawes Ridge to Linden. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba, Mount Wilson, Kurrajong, Springwood (2013)

3-6 Oct (Fri-Mon): THE CAPERTEE CAPER () A Friends of the Colo activity. Explore the wilderness of the beautiful Capertee Valley from the end of the management trail to around Gospers Creek, seeking out any remnant willow, tree of heaven or gleditsia trees. This activity will be coincident with the Colo Colossus, for those who want an easier or shorter trip. Limit: 5. Map: Mt Morgan (2014)

3-9 Oct (Fri-Thu): THE COLO COLOSSUS (H) A Friends of the Colo activity. This 7-day Colossus will proceed down the Capertee and Colo gorges (initially with people on the Capertee Caper), and finish on the Culoul Range. We’ll be checking for willow, tree of heaven, gleditsia and cape ivy. As usual, the trip involves magnificent scenery and campsites. Up to two days will be spent taking an exploratory side-trip up Gospers Creek. Experience in multi-day off-track wilderness trips is essential. Limit: 5. Map: Mt Morgan, Six Brothers (2014)

5-12 Oct 09 (Mon-Mon): East Gippsland Rail Trail (M-X) We will initially base ourselves at Nowa Nowa and do day rides to not only explore this rail trail which extends from Bairnsdale to Orbost but some of the surrounding scenic forest areas. The last 2 days will be spent doing day walks at the picturesque coastal Cape Conran National Park. This trip is suited to mountain bikes. Most days will involve cycling about 50 km. Cost for accommodation will be approx $25 each night. A deposit will be required when booking. Limit: 6. Map: 'Rail Trails of Victoria' publication. (2009)

5-7 Oct (Mon-Wed): Kanangra to Katoomba () Classic K to K. Dates flexible, any time this week would be OK. Group limit depends on transport. Some steep climbs but magnificent views. Any offers to help with transport appreciated. Limit: 8. Map: Kanangra, Jenolan (2009)

5-9 Oct (Wed-Sun): OXLEY WILD RIVERS NP. "THE GREEN GULLY TRACK" (M-H, Pack Walk) This is a 4 day pack walk with a difference. You will only have to carry a sleeping bag, clothes and food, as you will be staying in huts with everything else supplied. www.envirnment.nsw.gov.au will tell you all about it. Limit: 6. Map: TBA (2011)

6-10 Oct (Sat-Wed): COLO RIVER () A 5-day Friends of the Colo activity to control lantana, cape ivy and other nasties along the generally-pristine 4km of river from Tootie Creek to Mt Townsend Bend. Great campsites in wonderful surroundings. We will only move camp once or twice, so will be base-camping most of the time. Steep 500m descent and ascent. Limit: 12. Map: Mountain Lagoon (2012)

6-7 Oct (Sat-Sun): COLO RIVER () Join in the first two days of the Friends of the Colo activity of 6-10 October. Beaut campsite on the Colo River, possibly spoilt by threats from the bull koala. Steep 500m descent and ascent via the T3 Track with pack, 2.5km each way. Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning will be spent wandering a few 100 metres of river searching out any lantana plants. Limit: 6. Map: Mountain Lagoon (2012)

7-9 Oct (Fri-Sun): GROSE VALLEY (M-X) Blue Gum Forest and beyond - Via Lockley's Pylon and Du Faur's buttress to the Grose River, then east until we find a suitable base camp. Next day, look for the colluvial lake (previously attempted in other walks), and possibly Kolonga Walls, then back to base camp. Return the same way on Sunday for an early start to beat the traffic down the hill. Modified - now going via Mary Byles Pass (Shaw's gully), camp at Zobel Gully jn Grose. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba (2011)

9-10 Oct (Sat-Sun): NAVIGATION & ROGAINING SKILLS WORKSHOP (RYDAL) (M-X) Improve your navigation skills under the guidance of experienced rogainers. The NSW Rogaining Association are running their annual Navigation and Rogaining skills workshop. The workshop will include both daytime and nighttime navigation exercises. The final exercise is a mini rogaine to test your new skills. Expect some of the activities to be off track in State Forests. Cost is $70 (or $55 concession). Some meals are included in the registration fee. You can camp or bunk down on the floor of a shed at the showground. See http://www.nswrogaining.org/AboutEvents/Events/10RW/10RW.htm for more info. The NSW Rogaining Association are limiting the number of participants to approximately 50 so it will be important to register soon after registration opens. Please provide me with your e-mail address and mobile phone number so I can alert your by e-mail and/or SMS you as soon as registration opens (expected within the next 10 days). Limit: 0. Map: (2010)

10-12 Oct (Mon - Wed): CAPERTEE CAPER () A Friends of the Colo activity, to search and destroy willows, gleditsia, privet and tree of heaven along the Capertee River between the Wollemi National Park boundary and the end of the management trail. We will base-camp a few kilometres down the valley from Coorongooba (away from the crowds). There’ll be little or no back-packing, depending on 4WD support from NPWS or others. Limit: 12. Map: Mount Morgan (2016)

10-14 Oct (Sat-Wed): GREEN GULLY TRACK OXLEY NATIONAL PARK (H) Located between Walcha and Port Macquarie in northern New South Wales, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park lies within an ancient spine of volcanic peaks and water-carved valleys.This country belongs to the Dangaddi people. The Green Gully Track is within the Apsley-Macleay gorge system. Over four days, the track cuts a 65km loop through what were once private mustering properties. The stock routes are characterised by old corrugated huts spaced a day’s muster apart. In 2011 these huts and management trails were stitched together with sections of bush track, one near-vertical ridge tumble, and a day of wading thigh-deep up a creek. Dates Arrival October 10 at Cedar creek Cottage 5 nights returning to Cedar Cottage on 14th for $166.00 Limit: 6. Map: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/ (2020)

10-12 Oct (Sat - Mon): GROSE VALLEY () Remote Grose River 3-day NPWS Bushcare. The 'jewel in the crown'. This multi-day activity is ideal for the fit and adventurous who want to spend 3 days rock hopping and weeding along the river. Some experience in bushwalking and self-sufficient camping is required. Numbers are limited. Book by Wednesday the 30th September with Grant on 0499 699 150 or grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au. Limit: 8. Map: Mt Wilson (2020)

10-21 Oct (Mon-Fri): KYOTO, KOYASAN & KUMANO KODO PILGRIMAGE TREK JAPAN (H) A 12 day trip. Explore Kyoto, stay in a buddhist temple at Koyasan, walk through ancient forests and old villages on pilgrimage trails, rest day at an Onsen. Possible explorations before and after the core trip. WARNING - HIGH COST! Around $3,000 trek cost + some local expenses + airfares. More if you do more! Call or email me if you are interested. Limit: 6. Map: Try Google Earth (2016)

10-11 Oct (Sat-Sun): Wollangambe Crater (E-M) If you haven't done a practice walk for the Tassie trip this may be your last chance. We've been here before but it's a nice walk and great in spring - there should be wildflowers. Other beginners to overnight camping welcome. Limit: 8. Map: Mount Wilson, Wollangambe (2009)

11-12 Oct (Sat-Sun): RAZORBACK CREEK () From the end of the firetrail find and follow a spectacular ridge down to Razorback Creek, camp further down, explore the escarpment above Coricudgy Creek and the eponymous razorback. On the Sunday find a route onto the top of the ridge and return to the car, the circuit is a minimum of 8km. The leader promises not to get sick this time and a 4WD among the group would be appreciated in the group. Limit: 6. Map: Coricudgy (2014)

Sat 11-Oct to 12-Oct: Saint Helena Crater (E, 250) Friends of Saint Helena Crater: working bee to prepare for NPWS spraying, exact details not yet determined. Overnight camp, walking in from Martins Lookout, walk out same route. Bring a water filter if you have one, the dam's water is silty. Please bring GPS if you have one. (Submitted by web form per Jeanette L suggestion.) Project web site is http://miller.emu.id.au/pmiller/st_helena/ Limit: 50. Map: Penrith 1:25k, Springwood 1:25k (2008)

11-18 Oct (Wed - Wed): WOLGAN - CAPER () This is a Friends of the Colo activity. Apart from enjoying the walking and the scenery, participants will deal with some weeds which threaten to invade the wilderness along the way. We will walk down the Wolgan River from Newnes to the junction with the Colo River and then upstream along the Capertee River to Coorongooba Campground. This is a challenging walk, involving a lot of wading and rock-hopping (but great campsites) so it's for experienced multi-day remote-area walkers only. We will get some transport assistance by NPWS into the Wolgan Valley. You don't have to be a member of FoC, but you have to register as an NPWS volunteer on their VIP website. All will need to have completed a short (20 mins) online Pesticide Awareness Training. Participating volunteers will be able to accumulate volunteer hours which can go towards a free Vehicle Access Pass. Weed experience is an advantage but not essential. Limit: 8. Map: Mount Morgan, Six Brothers, Gospers Mountain (2023)

12-15 Oct (Fri-Mon): MT AIRLY (E-M-X) Airly Car Camp. As for previous camps we set up near our cars on a grassy flat with plenty of firewood and loos provided. Bring everything else. Walks of various grades with different leaders. Opportunities for exploring and rock scrambling. Mountain bike ride opportunities also available. Camp oven cooking on Saturday night. Limit: 30. Map: Glen Alice (2012)

13-15 Oct (Fri - Sun): BEROWRA CREEK AND HAWKSBURY RIVER () A three day kayaking trip camping at the Twin Beaches, Bar Point and exploring the surrounding water ways. Camp site is free with toilets but no power or water. Limit: 8. Map: Cowan (2017)

14-31 Oct (Mon-Thu): ILLAWARRA AREA ((grades to suit part) I'll be down at my sister's again with her daughter for this period. Come and stay in her lovely house with views of the lake and mountains and choose which walks you'd like to do. The area has some great easy to medium walks in the mts or along the coast. Limit: 8. Map: various (2013)

14-16 Oct (Fri-Sun): POPRAN NP () The weekend will be spent exploring this NP through a series of tracked day walks. Day 1 will be a circuit walk to Emerald Pool with a side trip to Mt Olive. (13km approx} Day 2 will be a return walk to Glenworth Valley via the historic Postman’s Track (10km approx) We will be car camping at Kariong Scout Camp at a cost of $17 p/p for the weekend. If enough people have Friday free another walk could be organized for this day as well. Please book after the 30th August Limit: 10. Map: Gunderman Mangrove (2011)

14-16 Oct (Sat - Mon): THE TOOTIE TOOTLE () A Friends of the Colo activity. Help stop the advance of lantana into the wilderness! Walk the T3 track to the Colo River near Tootie Creek to search and destroy occasional lantana and other weeds between D’Arcy Bend and Dead Wallaby Beach. Steep 500m descent and ascent with packs; thick scrub involved along the river. On the upside: base-camp by the river and enjoy another famous convivial camp-oven dinner. Come just for the weekend, or stay on for the Monday. Limit: 12. Map: Mountain Lagoon (2017)

15-16 Oct (Sat-Sun): BONNIE VALE ROYAL NP (E-M, car camp) Depending on camping permits, spend the weekend at Bonnie Vale (drive down Friday night). Day walks to South West Arm, the Basin, Figure Eight Pool. Maybe hire a kayak and visit the Basin if Bundeena Kayaks are open for business. Fantastic wildflowers this time of year. Alternate date is 15th October. Limit: 15. Map: Royal National Park (2011)

15-16 Oct (Sat-Sun): COLO RIVER AT TOOTIE CREEK () Stop the advance of lantana further into the wilderness! In conjunction with Friends of the Colo. Walk the T3 track to the Colo River near Tootie Creek for the ongoing control of lantana in the area. Camp in delightful surroundings. The walk is on a track and only takes 1.5 hours, but involves 500 metres of steep descent/ascent. Limit: 12. Map: Mountain Lagoon (2011)

16-18 Oct (Fri-Sun): COLO RIVER AT TOOTIE CREEK () Help the Friends of the Colo keep lantana out of the wilderness! Come for 3 days (Fri-Sun) or just the weekend. Walk to the Colo River, for the ongoing control of lantana near Tootie Creek. The walk is on a track but involves 500 metres of descent and ascent, sometimes steep. Camp on a beach in delightful surroundings. Limit: 12. Map: Mountain Lagoon (2009)

17-18 Oct (Sat-Sun): SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS (M, +Exp) Saturdays walk is BOX VALE TACK & THE FORTY FOOT FALLS (Medium). Distance 11km loop. Ascent/descent 270m, with camping the night at Berrima. Sundays walk is Sixty Foot Falls (Medium/Exp). Distance 10km loop. Ascent/descent 270m. Limit: 8. Map: Mittagong (2015)

18-19 Oct (Sat-Sun): T3 TRACK TO COLO RIVER   (M) Help Friends of the Colo stop the advance of lantana further into the wilderness! An overnight walk to the Colo River. The walk is on a track but involves 500 metres of descent and ascent- sometimes steep. Camp on sand in delightful surroundings near Tootie Creek- while spending an afternoon and a morning seeking and destroying lantana plants. L Limit: 12. Map: Mountain Lagoon (2008)

19-20 Oct (Tue-Wed): LUCHETTI FLATS - WOLGAN VALLEY (M) A Friends of the Colo activity. Enjoy a camp down the valley away from the crowds. Check the river from Starlights to the end of Luchetti flats. The time will be spent on a search and destroy mission for cape ivy on the flats and walking the river. Participants may have to walk some or all of the way from the Newnes gate (8kms). Suitable for people who want to try their first time overnight camping. As this is outside the greater Sydney Area, it is unlikely to go ahead as per planned date. It will be rescheduled for a later date. Limit: 8. Map: BEN BULLEN, MT MORGAN (2021)

20-21 Oct (Sat - Sun): BUNGONIA () NSW Bushwalking Annual Camp - Walks, workshops,talks and training on abseiling, navigation, first aid etc. Volunteers invited to put on day walks over the weekend and attendees can express interest in the various talks/training activities - see their website for details - bushwalkingnsw.org.au Limit: 200. Map: Gregory (2018)

21-25 Oct (Wed-Sun): Budawangs (M-X, Mountains) Currockobilly Mountain is the iconic guardian of the southern Budawangs, marking the top of the coastal escarpment. We have special access. Warm up trip: Explore the heathland of majestic Currockobilly mountain, and descend Collie Spur to a waiting car. Main trip is one of the classic NSW big bushwalks: Currockobilly, Wirritin Ridge, Belowra Creek, Yadboro Creek. Car shuffles. Limit: 8. Map: Budawangs Sketch, Broomen, Corang (2009)

21-22 Oct (Fri-Sat): KANANGRA NSW (M-H, canyon) Dione-Dell Canyon Kanangra One of the only reasonably easy canyons in the Kanangra area,Optional camp at Boyd river Fri night; need hard hat ,no wetsuit required Limit: 8. Map: Kanangra/Yerranderie (2011)

21-22 Oct (Sat - Sun): SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS () Meeting at Mittagong, we will drive to Moss Vale then onto Morton NP and the start of the walk out to Wombat Hill Lookout. This is a easy, 4 hours, 11.5 km return walk. Great views east over Yarrunga Creek, Kangaroo Valleys also Lake Yarrunga and west over Sandy Creek. Our campsite will be back at Berrima, (last year we used the site) clean, toilets, cold showers, BBQ's and tables, all you need for overnight site. On Sunday we will go to Gibbergunyah Reserve, this is where "the flash mirrors" where sent from to Leura on the 8th April. The walk is medium, 3hours, 5.2 circuit, Ascent/descent 150m up and down, but many rest spots along the way. When booking please pay me the campsite fee of $8.00 to reserve a place. Limit: 12. Map: Mittagong & Bundanoon (2017)

22-28 Oct (Tue-Mon): COLO COLOSSUS (X) This is a Friends of the Colo activity. A wonderful 7-day journey through the magnificent gorges of the Wolgan and Colo, targeting some small cape ivy and tree of heaven weed patches on the way. Start on the Wolgan below Newnes, and finish on the Culoul Range. There is no track, and participants can expect lots of wading and rock-hopping, but beaut campsites and plenty opportunities to swim or enjoy the scenery. Experience in multi-day off-track wilderness trips is essential. Limit: 8. Map: Mt Morgan, Six Brothers (2013)

22-23 Oct (Sat-Sun): WOLLANGAMBE CRATER (E-M) We've been here before but it's great - and there should be lots of wildflowers. If you've wanted to try overnight trips, this is a great start. All on track, no big hills, camp alongside the creek, time to explore, a cave if it rains. On the way, we'll dump packs, explore one of the side ridges and look for some pink boronia. 7km each way. Limit: 8. Map: Wollangambe (2011)

23-24 Oct (Sat-Sun): KANANGRA (M-X) This weekend will involve doing two mountain bike rides. Each will be of moderate grade. Ride 1: Boyd River Loop (with a side trip out to Morong Falls) 30km. Ride 2: Combining the Mt Emperor and Mumbedah Loops. 28km We will car camp at Boyd’s Crossing on Sat night. Limit: 10. Map: Shooters Hill Kanangra (2010)

23-24 Oct (Sat-Sun): NEWNES PLATEAU (M-X) Rescheduled! Walk down the scenic ridge that runs north roughly along 490 on the bottom of the Mt Morgan map. Scramble down to Rocky Creek and camp. Explore the area and exit up a previously used exit up onto the Deanes Creek trail. The leader will take some rope in case of difficulties scrambling down to Rocky Creek. Limit: 8. Map: Rock Hill/Mt Morgan (2010)

24-26 Oct (Sat-Mon): AIRLY VIA CAPERTEE (E-M-X, Car camp) Spring car camp at Airly near Capertee. Various walks and grades, cycling opportunities and exploring. Campfires and camp ovens. Bring everything but toilets and shelters provided. Limit: 20. Map: Glen Alice (2015)

24 Oct to 10 Nov (Thu-Sun): SOUTH ISLAND NZ TRIKKING AND TREMPING (M) Walk now full. Two weeks of three to four day hut to hut 3/4 full overnight pack walks from Queenstown/Glenorchy bases using two rented cars. Possible walks could include the iconic Caples, Greenstone, Rees/Dart, Mavora or Kepler tracks. Dates are also negotiable but I am currently looking to complete walking by the 10th of November. Limit: 8. Map: South Island NZ (2019)

25-26 Oct (Sat-Sun): HELP US CELEBRATE MANY 60TH BIRTHDAYS (S-X) We have many colourful club identities who turn 60 around this time and we are looking for member 48ers to join us at our property at Meadow Flat. We are happy for people to arrive there on Friday afternoon if you wish. It will be a weekend of celebration- with walks and bike rides. Please bring food to share for the Saturday evening dinner. Selena will be happy to supply a map for first time visitors. L Limit: 30. Map: (2008)

25-26 Oct (Sat-Sun): NEWNES () Friends of the Colo car-camp at beautiful Newnes. Check a few nearby kilometres of the Wolgan River for crack willows. Members’ families welcome. Those not keen to go scrambling along the river in search of willow could explore the ruins or just enjoy a camp by the river. Limit: 15. Map: Ben Bullen, Mount Morgan (2014)

26-27 Oct (Sat - Sun): BARNACLES - LIMPET RIDGE EXPLORATION () Walk out to a campsite on Limpet Ridge. (This is the new SBC name for the long, gentle ridge used as an approach to the Barnacles). Follow the ridge to the cliffs at the end, descend a gentle ramp into a small valley with a couple of potential campsites. Explore this interesting but nameless tributary of the Wollangambe and return the same way. We've been here before on day trips and can promise a bit of canyon, a possible route to pagoda 959 (and the Wollangambe Crater track) and a very gentle walk in and out. Limit: 8. Map: Mount Wilson, Wollangambe (2019)

26-27 Oct (Sat - Sun): GARDENS AND WALKS AT BUNDANOON () This weekend is Bundanoon's Garden Ramble, consisting of 8 private gardens, which we'll visit on Sat. We will stay overnight and in the evening after dinner, we can visit Glow Worm Glen, which is a short walk on track. On Sun. we'll walk through wildflowers to Fairy Bower Falls and Erith Mine. Then, on the way home we'll visit Corbett Garden in Bowral to see the tulips. Book your accom. early, as it is a busy weekend. Options; Bundanoon Country Inn Motel, or Bundanoon Hotel. Otherwise, choose your own! Don't forget a torch for the glow worms and packed lunches for both days, with morning tea for Sun. Limit: 12. Map: Bundanoon Tourist Map (2019)

29 Oct to 4 Nov (Sat-Fri): COLO COLOSSUS (, H) From Newnes to Culoul Range via the Wolgan and Colo Rivers. Join Friends of the Colo in this wonderful journey through magnificent gorges, and do a little feral plant control along the way. This will be the 6th event of a biannual exercise aimed at keeping willows and other serious weeds out of this part of the Wollemi Wilderness. There is no track. Participants can expect lots of wading and rock-hopping, but great campsites. Experience in multi-day off-track wilderness trips is essential. Limit: 12. Map: Mt Morgan & Six Brothers (2011)

29-31 Oct (Sat - Mon): UPPER GROSE VALLEY () Grose Valley Remote - 2016 Great Grose Weed Walk. Combined NPWS/SBC activity. Fit and experienced folk are needed for this multi-day activity of rock hopping and wading through the Upper Grose River. Your mission is to search and destroy weeds before they spread further into the wilderness. Limited numbers. Book direct with Vanessa on 4787 3112 or vanessa.richardson@environment.nsw.gov.au by Monday 24th October. Limit: 8. Map: Mt Wilson (2016)

30 Oct to 6 Nov (Sat-Sat): COLO COLOSSUS (H) Join the Friends of the Colo for the 4th Colo Colossus, for the continuing control of invasive willows and other weeds. Start on the Wolgan River at Rocky Creek, and finish on the Culoul Range. Magnificent scenery, all logistics taken care of. Rough river walking. Participants must be fit and experienced off-track walkers, but no bush-regen experience is necessary. Limit: 8. Map: Mount Morgan & Six Brothers (2010)

31 Oct to 2 Nov (Sat-Mon): GROSE RIVER (M) Grose River Remote. Saturday 31st October to Monday 2nd November (3 days). This is a combined activity with NPWS. Something for those that want to spend a few days rock hopping along the Grose River searching for weeds. This trip will focus on the section from Pearces Pass downstream to Blue Gum Forest. A good level of fitness and overnight walking experience is required. Book with Vanessa on 4787 3112 or vanessa.richardson@environment.nsw.gov.au by Friday 23rd October. Limit: 8. Map: Mt Wilson (2015)

31 Oct to 1 Nov (Sat-Sun): NEPEAN RIVER (H) CANCELLED The weather is warming up, so it's time to hit the water for an overnight paddle up the Nepean River. We'll paddle for about 3-4 hours to a campsite opposite Norton's Basin for lunch, then set up camp before we head further up the Warragamba River to see what we can see before dark. On Sunday we'll return via Erskine Creek for lunch, and explore Poets Cave before heading back to Tench Reserve. Own kayak and PFD required. Limit: 10. Map: Penrith (2020)

31 Oct to 1 Nov (Sat-Sun): WARATAH WEEKEND WANDER ((E-M, some off track) Camp overnight on Dumbano Creek (camping cave available, and it's an easy short walk in). Spend Saturday exploring the canyon labyrinth near the cave. On Sunday, we'll walk back to the cars and then walk out to Holt's Heaven to look for more waratahs. The fires in 2013 have resulted in perfect conditions for new growth, and it should be a good season for flowers. This is an ideal trip if you are new to overnight camping. The club has gear for loan. Limit: 8. Map: Wollangambe (2015)

31 Oct to 6 Nov (Sat-Fri): WOLGAN AND COLO RIVERS (M-H) Join the Friends of the Colo for its second 7-day 'Colo Colossus', this time starting at Newnes and finishing on the Culoul Range. Magnificent scenery, with all logistics and costs taken care of. Participants will be involved in the treatment of cape ivy or tree of heaven along he way. On-site training. Limit: 12. Map: Mount Morgan, Six Brothers (2009)