Introduction Walk

1 Jun (Sun) 2025: LITHGOW DISTRICT (E) Lithgow is a very historic town so we'll be visiting various places of both scenic and historic significance. We'll start at Hassans Walls with it's great views and interesting rock formations. We'll check out the old track which goes underneath the walls to see if it's still doable. Then down to Lithgow to check out Secret Creek Australian Animal and Bird Sanctuary [cost involved] and maybe visit the Small Arms Museum or wander around the ruins of the iron and steel works which now have information boards. Limit: 20. Map: Lithgow.

2 Jun (Mon) 2025: Meeting - SPRINGWOOD (E) General Meeting: Catering by Steve Fuller Troy Hovden is a local snake and reptile expert. Come and learn a bit about identifying local snake species and what to do if bitten. Those who heard him last time found him to be entertaining and informative. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

4 Jun (Wed) 2025: LEURA (E-M) A half day walk: 6km approx: We will start the Prince Henry Cliff Walk at Gordon Falls Reserve then go to Bridal Veil Falls Lookout and so on to Cliff Drive as far as the Solitary View Restaurant and Jamieson Lookout then down to Fossil Rock Lookout and Copelands Lookout. From there we will walk the Bridal Falls circuit and then back to Gordon Falls Reserve and the cars. Bring morning tea. Limit: 16. Map: Katoomba.

5 Jun (Thu) 2025: LANDCARE AT BRAHMA KAMARIS (E) Cancelled. Join me and spend the morning doing landcare at Brahma Kamaris on Mt Hay Rd. All tools and instructions provided by a council worker. Usually we work along or in a lovely clear creek. Bring gum boots if you have them. Morning tea provided in the gorgeous Stone Cottage and stay for a complimentary vegetarian lunch if you wish. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba.

5 Jun (Thu) 2025: WISEMANS FERRY (E-M) Cycle ride Webbs Creek. Drive to Wisemans Ferry, take Webbs Creek ferry across the river, then up Webbs Creek road. Detour up Doyles Creek Rd until private property then back to Webbs Ck road and follow it to the closed gate. Return. Webbs Creek Rd is dirt in good condition, with really beautiful scenery. There is one moderate hill (estimated height 15.23m). Expected total distance about 30 km. Chance of extra ride downstream from Wisemans Ferry if more riding is needed (distance same as a piece of string). Road bike would do the job. Lunch at Wisemans Ferry. Limit: 10. Map: UBD.

6-9 Jun (Fri - Mon) 2025: CENTRAL WEST NSW, SOUTHERN TABLELANDS NSW (H) King's Birthday Long Weekend. Self-supported cycle-touring / bike-packing on public roads. Tarana - Pioneer Rail Trail - Oberon - Norway - Mozart - Vulcan SF - Mt Werong campground and stone cottage - Range FT - Lang Road - Wombeyan Caves - Goodmans Ford - Bullio Tunnel - Mittagong. Camping preferred. 200km. 2500vm total climbing. 50% unsealed roads. After getting off one of two daily Bathurst Bullet train services p.m. Friday, we will cycle under a rising waxing 71% full moon up the quiet unsealed Hazelgrove Road into the night towards Oberon for a Midwinter's Night Dream. You will still need quality bicycle-mounted lights. Google Map route link; https://maps.app.goo.gl/ij22dUF8EbjTu8jb9 Limit: 28. Map: State Forests of the Bathurst Region.

7 Jun (Sat) 2025: SPRINGWOOD (M) Would anyone like to join me on a late-notice Springwood walk? Walking from Springwood, we will go down Wiggins Track, along Glenbrook Ck, up to Lost World via Sharks Head Cave, on to Bunyan LO, and back to Springwood via Fairy Dell track. About 12km, mostly on tracks with a scramble at Lost World and a few creek crossings. Bring morning tea, lunch and snacks. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

9 Jun (Mon) 2025: LEONAY-LAPSTONE-MT PORTAL LOOP (M-H) This walk starts at the Nepean River, ascends to Knapsack reserve, and follows the old rail/tram routes to Glenbrook Gorge. It then descends into the gorge and ascends the other side to Tunnel View Lookout. From there, we proceed to Mt Portal Lookout, then back down into the gorge, and follow the Nepean River back to the start. The walk includes many good lookouts and historical features such as Knapsack Viaduct, zig zag rail, old tram route, and funicular railway ruins. The walk is about 13 km with approximately 400 m elevation gain, mostly on track, but the off-track sections have very steep climbs, including a hand-over-hand down climb on a fixed rope. Limit: 8. Map: Penrith.

9 Jun (Mon) 2025: LEONAY-LAPSTONE-MT PORTAL LOOP (M-H) This walk starts at the Nepean River, ascends to Knapsack reserve, and follows the old rail/tram routes to Glenbrook Gorge. It then descends into the gorge and ascends the other side to Tunnel View Lookout. From there, we proceed to Mt Portal Lookout, then back down into the gorge, and follow the Nepean River back to the start. The walk includes many good lookouts and historical features such as Knapsack Viaduct, zig zag rail, old tram route, and funicular railway ruins. The walk is about 13 km with approximately 400 m elevation gain, mostly on track, but the off-track sections have very steep climbs, including a hand-over-hand down climb on a fixed rope. Limit: 8. Map: Penrith.

12 Jun (Thu) 2025: GLENBROOK NP (M, cycling) Cycle in National Park from Glenbrook entry to The Oaks picnic area (all on bitumen) and on to the Red Hands Cave carpark. After checking out the hand stencils, back to The Oaks and then if it's fine enough ride on to the end of the road at the Nepean Lookout - bring a snack just in case. This optional extended ride is a total of about 30 km). Otherwise return to Glenbrook via the bitumen road (shorter option about 20 km). The roads from The Oaks to Red Hands Cave and to the Nepean Lookout are well graded gravel suitable for road bikes. The last few hundred metres of track down to the lookout are degraded gravel that all of us can walk if we want to. And there are steep rides out of Glenbrook Creek gorge in both directions. Coffee together at Glenbrook afterwards. Limit: 10. Map: Penrith.

14 Jun (Sat) 2025: CARNE CRK CLIFFS -SECRET CRAG RD (E-M) Just before Deanes Siding on the GWTR turn left onto secret crag rd for a short while and park. Walk down to the pinnacle near the end of the road and then south to a pass in the cliffs, work our way back along the cliff base north and explore the overhangs and cliffs of the next gully, including Rain Cave then return to the car. Should have plenty of views and pagodas. The walk is all off track except for the brief bit at the start and is not intended to be all that long. It will include a bit of route finding and scrambling. It will not go on a damp day as slippery rock is not optimal for this trip. Limit: 8. Map: Cullen Bullen.

14-15 Jun (Sat-Sun) 2025: CANCELLED ACTIVITY 6HR PADDY PALLIN ROGAINE OVERNIGHTER (M, Navigation) Teams of 2 or more. I'm happy to do about 4hrs, not too fast... I'm planning on camping overnight Saturday rather than a super early Sunday morning start. Driver needed. From the NSW Rogaining website... Belangoloopy! The 6hr Paddy Pallin Rogaine (Sunday, 15 June 2025) is your chance to go loopy! Held entirely in native forest in Belanglo State Forest, you can expect to challenge yourself to big loops and big points with grand canyon views and steep climbs, or pamper yourself and team-mates with little loops enjoying time-honoured wandering through sandstone country with spectacular flora and fauna. Positioned about half-way between Sydney and Canberra a short distance off the Hume Hwy, the event will foster NSW/ACT rogainer-rivalry at its best. At an elevation of around 700m, the cool forest air can be enjoyed from the moment you arrive at the Three Trees HH to the time you depart – plan your weekend accordingly as Belanglo provides unique opportunities for picking mushrooms in the pine forest, spending an additional night with the frogs at Dalys Campground, or sampling artisan fine food and wine from one of the nearby wineries. Costs about $45, no campsite fees, campfire allowed. Wood needed. Limit: 8. Map: Canyonleigh .

Introduction Walk

15 Jun (Sun) 2025: SOUTH HAZELBROOK (E) A 6 km, almost circular, very pretty walk passing Victor and multilayered Terrace Falls as well as several unnamed ones before visiting Willawong and Bedford Pools and ducking in to see Pyramid Falls on the way back up. Lovely rainforested creeks and cliffs. Some firetrail walking. Limit: 16. Map: Katoomba.

18 Jun (Wed) 2025: BLACKHEATH (E-M) A half day walk Blackheath: 6km approx: Over Hat Hill and on to Bald Head Ridge a side trip to Bennett Lookout, then on to Bald Head and return. Bring morning tea. Limit: 16. Map: Mount Wilson.

20-22 Jun (Fri - Sun) 2025: BOUDDI NATIONAL PARK - CENTRAL COAST (M) On-track walking through Boudi NP to Maitland Bay, before joining the large annual 5 Lands Walk with live music and art en-route. D1. Afternoon ferry to Wagstaff. 5 km, with 200 vm to bush camp vicinity of Box Head with views of Lion Island and Barrenjoey, or 7.5km walk to Tallow Beach campground. Gp booking required. D2. 14km, with 400 vm. Killcare Beach - Hardys Bay cafe - Bouddi Coastal Walk - Maitland Bay - Bombi Moor FT - Little Beach campground. Gp booking required. D3. 2km, with 100vm to MacMasters Beach. Then 10km, with 300vm as a casual beach and street walk to Terrigal as part of the 5 Lands Walk. Limit: 12. Map: Bouddi National Park.

21 Jun (Sat) 2025: GNW WONDABYNE STATION TO GIRRAKOOL (M) Continuing our assault on the GNW in 2025. 9.5km - We will need to alert the guard that we are alighting at Wondabyne Station which mainly services the GNW. We then follow the GNW route over Scopas and Leochare Peaks which offer extensive views of the surrounding region. Our walk finishes in Girrakool which is an aboriginal word meaning “place of waters”. Update: I now have 2 drivers willing to do the pickup at Girrakool, so can extend the limit to 9. This walk requires a pickup from Girrakool Picnic Area. I currently have two drivers willing to pickup from Girrakool. Gosford Station is the closest train station from our end point. Total ascent 776m. (Unless otherwise stated ascents and descents are cumulative, eg. 100m up 59m down, 70m up etc.). Limit: 9. Map: Gosford 1:25000. Peaks bagged: 2

21 Jun (Sat) 2025: LANDCARE BIRDWOOD GULLY SPRINGWOOD (EM) Join me and Tracey from the council to clean up the very headwaters of Springwood Creek. This will prevent weeds getting into Birdwood Gully and lower to the Grose River. The creek here and the natural vegetation of tall Tree Ferns and gums are beautiful but are being choked by privet. It's the 3rd Saturday morning of each month but Tracey can look at a mid-week day if people want. All instructions and equipment supplied Limit: 12. Map: Springwood.

23 Jun to 15 Jul (Mon-Tue) 2025: HEYSEN TRAIL. (M-H-VH-Exp) I propose to walk in the north section Parachilna Gorge to Quorn, and a few days in the south section near Victor Harbor. Transport: we have 2 support vehicles. Mostly walking around 20 km a day and camping overnight in tents. Between sections of the walk we will stay in town accommodation. You will need to carry all your gear and probably extra water as the campsite tanks are not guaranteed to have water. If interested, book in on this site and I will be in touch. If you have specific needs or limitations, or questions, please email me. Participation limit depends on available transport. Limit: 8. Map: Heysen Trail map sheets.

2 Jul (Wed) 2025: LEURA (E-M) A half day walk: 6km approx: We will descend to Gordon Creek and Lyrebird Dell, walk through Gordon Falls reserve to the Pool of Siloam and onto the Golf Links lookout. Then to Sublime Point Lookout via the Cliff Top track with great views into the Jamison Valley. Bring morning tea. We will hopefully have it at the picnic tables at Sublime Point. We will return via Willoughby Road then Sublime Point Road, Watkins Road, Fitzroy Street, Gladstone Road, Craigend Street, Abbey Street and Spencer Street. On the way walkers have to decide what house they would like to live in and what house has the best garden. We will start the walk from Spencer Street Leura. At Spencer Street there are no parking fees or restrictions. Limit: 16. Map: Katoomba.

3 Jul (Thu) 2025: LANDCARE BRAHMA KAMARIS (E) Join me and spend the morning doing landcare at Brahma Kamaris on Mt Hay Rd. All tools and instructions provided by a council worker. Usually we work along or in a lovely clear creek. Bring gum boots if you have them. Morning tea provided in the gorgeous Stone Cottage and stay for a complimentary vegetarian lunch if you wish. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba.

Introduction Walk

6 Jul (Sun) 2025: EMPIRE PASS NORTH LAWSON (E) A lovely 6 km round walk, much of which has been repaired with excellent stepping stones. Only the council section is still quite eroded but we'll take it as slowly as needed. We'll visit Dantes Glen and duck into St Michaels Falls before continuing down the pretty creek and around the point to go up another creek to Frederick Falls. Then we reverse this track but this time above the cliff line. Listen to the best echoing place in the mts and pass by magic Fairy Falls which has been coated with a glowing coat of iron. Limit: 16. Map: Katoomba.

6-11 Jul (Sun - Fri) 2025: MITTAGONG - KANANGRA (Exp) A classic Blue Mountains wilderness walk. We will start from Mittagong Station and head into the Nattai National Park following the Nattai River. We will cross the Burragorang Valley using the walkers' corridor. Then onto Yerranderie. After that we will follow Scotts Main Range with a side trip into the start of the Blue Breaks. Then over to the Kowmung River and up Brumby Ridge to Kanangra. This is a hard trip and only suitable for members who have experience in multi-day pack walks. A considerable amount of the walk is off track and the bushfire regrowth has impacted the track in a number of spots. Although I expect to complete the walk in six days, on Friday 11 July, anyone coming should allow an extra day or two for contingencies. Combined walk with UBMBC. Limit: 6. Map: Kanangra.

7 Jul (Mon) 2025: SPRINGWOOD (E) General Meeting: Catering by Marie Jamieson Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

19 Jul (Sat) 2025: LANDCARE BIRDWOOD GULLY SPRINGWOOD (EM) Join me and Tracey from the council to clean up the very headwaters of Springwood Creek. This will prevent weeds getting into Birdwood Gully and lower to the Grose River. The creek here and the natural vegetation of tall Tree Ferns and gums are beautiful but are being choked by privet. It's the 3rd Saturday morning of each month but Tracey can look at a mid-week day if people want. All instructions and equipment supplied Limit: 12. Map: Springwood.

20 Jul (Sun) 2025: GLENBROOK (H-Exp) Exploration of Upper Kanuka Brook. approx. 10km (7km off track). Start with a 3km walk up Woodford Oaks Fire Trail to a small spur which should take us to the junction of Wheel Gully and Kanuka Brook. Pick our way along the creek which is in a shallow gully. Hazard reduction in recent years may make it pleasant off track walking (or maybe not). This area is largely unknown to the leader. Aim to end at the top of Tin Hat/Grey Hat Falls and ascend the gully back to the road. 150m elevation. Limit: 10. Map: Penrith .

26 Jul (Sat) 2025: SPRINGWOOD / WINMALEE (M-H) EOI. Night rogaine. Rogaining can be described as endurance orienteering. Teams of 2 to 5. At this event to be likely based at (the 'Hash House') at St Columbas college grounds. There is an entry fee of up to a probable $50 pp to NSW Rogaining. My pace will be smart walking/continuous scrambling at best. There is a 3hr option and a 5 hour option, both starting at 5pm. https://nswrogaining.org/2025-nightgaine/ Limit: 5. Map: Supplied with entry fee - Springwood..

27 Jul (Sun) 2025: DHARUG DREAMING (M) Come searching for petroglyphs on the sandstone platforms in Dharug N.P. Starting at the Mill Creek Picnic area, the hike commences on track around half of the Grass Tree Circuit. There could be a bit of overgrown track for about 1-2km as we make our way up to the Eastern Commissioners trail. From here we should be able to explore a few rock platforms along the fire trail with very clear rock art. We return much the same way, taking the other side of the Grass Tree Circuit to finish back in the picnic area. Approx. 12km. Ascent approx 100m from lowest point to highest point. Not cumulative. Limit: 12. Map: Gunderman 1:25000.

2-3 Aug (Sat-Sun) 2025: BLACKHORSE RIDGE CAMPSITE EXPORATION (E-M) From Dunphy's carpark, walk out to Lake Birrel (around 7-8 km, on the firetrail), set up camp then continue on with day packs to the Mobbs soak track. Somewhere along that track is a campsite which has disappeared since the 2019-20 fires. We think we know the location and we plan to find it. (Any excuse for a weekend out in the Wild Dogs). If we find the campsite, we'll continue on to look for the Blackhorse Ridge trail. Limit: 8. Map: Jamison, Jenolan.

4 Aug (Mon) 2025: SPRINGWOOD (E) General Meeting: Catering by Brian S. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

7 Aug (Thu) 2025: BRAHMA KAMARIS LANDCARE (E) Join me and spend the morning doing landcare at Brahma Kamaris on Mt Hay Rd. All tools and instructions provided by a council worker. Usually we work along or in a lovely clear creek. Bring gum boots if you have them. Morning tea provided in the gorgeous Stone Cottage and stay for a complimentary vegetarian lunch if you wish. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba.

16 Aug (Sat) 2025: LANDCARE BIRDWOOD GULLY SPRINGWOOD (EM) Join me and Tracey from the council to clean up the very headwaters of Springwood Creek. This will prevent weeds getting into Birdwood Gully and lower to the Grose River. The creek here and the natural vegetation of tall Tree Ferns and gums are beautiful but are being choked by privet. It's the 3rd Saturday morning of each month but Tracey can look at a mid-week day if people want. All instructions and equipment supplied Limit: 12. Map: Springwood.

16-17 Aug (Sat - Sun) 2025: NAVSHIELD (E-M-H) Every year NSW SES Bush Search and Rescue organises and runs the Australian Emergency Services Wilderness Navigation Shield or Navshield. This is a fantastic opportunity to practice your navigation skills (even if you're just learning, you'll be in a team). Register your interest here, we will need to book our places as they fill up fast. NOTE: this is for the 1-day event, you will need to be able to travel to the venue on Friday, leaving at mid-day. If anyone is crazy enough to do the 2-day, let me know when you book. Limit: 12. Map: not released yet.

16-17 Aug (Sat-Sun) 2025: GNW GIRRAKOOL PICNIC AREA TO SOMERSBY FALLS (E) This would make a great introductory overnight hike and is also suitable for older children. Gear can be borrowed from the club with advanced notice. Car shuffle required. Day 1 - 7km - We head into the bush from the Girrakool picnic area down Piles Creek to Mooney Mooney Creek. We cross the old Mooney Mooney bridge and will camp overnight at the Mooney Creek campsite south (or north). Plenty of time for a spot of fishing to catch your dinner. Day 2 - 7km - We continue to follow the GNW along Mooney Mooney Creek before detouring off to Somersby Falls. This should be a pretty chill overnight walk at a relaxed pace with plenty of time for photography and exploration. Total cumulative ascent 551m descent 448m. Limit: 8. Map: Gosford and Gunderman 1:25000.

1 Sep (Mon) 2025: SPRINGWOOD (E) General Meeting: Catering by Jeanette L. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

4 Sep (Thu) 2025: BRAHMA KAMARIS LANDCARE (E) Join me and spend the morning doing landcare at Brahma Kamaris on Mt Hay Rd. All tools and instructions provided by a council worker. Usually we work along or in a lovely clear creek. Bring gum boots if you have them. Morning tea provided in the gorgeous Stone Cottage and stay for a complimentary vegetarian lunch if you wish. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba.

20 Sep (Sat) 2025: SPRINGWOOD SPRING FAIR (E) Springwood Spring Festival previously known as Foundation Day. After the success of the stall last year, we will host another one this year and provide info to anyone who's interested. A good opportunity for us to be seen in the community. We will need helpers for the day to man the stall, chat to the public and hang out for an hour or so. Book on if you can help out. 8am-4pm. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

20 Sep (Sat) 2025: SPRINGWOOD SPRING FESTIVAL Springwood Spring Festival previously known as Foundation Day. We will have a stall and provide info to anyone who's interested. A good opportunity for us to be seen in the community. We will need helpers for the day to man the stall, chat to the public and hang out for an hour or so. Book on if you can help out. 8am-4pm. Map: Springwood

20-22 Sep (Sat - Mon) 2025: GOULBURN RIVER NP (M-Exp) A big loop to explore the Goulburn River National Park by heading up the river and then cutting off the loop cross country on the way back. This is all new to the leader and with the long drive in a fair amount of time has been allowed to complete the trip. From the tight corner near Murrumbo Creek on the Bylong / Sandy Hollow road, park the car and follow the fire trail north for 2 kms to the river. Head upstream for 2 days to reach the first major southern tributary where I intend to camp on the second night. If we get there early we'll just explore upstream further. On the last day follow the tributary south and east then pop over the hills (150m or so gain) to reach the river about 2km upstream of the original firetrail. This is about 25km in total. Water purification, be it pills or filter, will be required, except if we're lucky on the southern tributary. Talking to the ranger there is a weed program ongoing on the river at the start of the walk for burrs so gaiters or equivalent maybe needed but after that it should be good. This country was not incinerated in the fires so hopefully the scrub is reasonably OK. Limit: 8. Map: Kerrabee etc.

21 Sep (Sun) 2025: REMOTE AREA FIRST AID COURSE (Training ) The SBC Committee is again pleased to offer you an opportunity to get/renew your Remote Area First Aid, with the wonderful trainer, Frances Davidson, at the Pulse First Aid training room in Hazelbrook. There is a compulsory online component and a full day of practical exercises, including 'in the field' scenarios. The full course usually costs $300. It has been offered to SBC for $150. The committee has reduced this to $100 per individual and $75 for activity leaders. You do need to be a full member to take advantage of this training. I will have a waiting list with 15 places, and if it fills, I'll add an additional day. Limit: 15. Map: Katoomba .

27-28 Sep (Sat-Sun) 2025: SPLENDOUR ROCK (M-H, Overnight ) The walk starts and finishes at the Dunphy Camping Area, formerly Carlons Farm, in the Megalong. Approx 11km, 320m ascent, 6 hrs walking each day... There are ups and downs on the way, mostly quite gentle, but some bits are steepish. Via Medlow Gap and Mobbs Soak. Then we climb about 120m up to Splendour Rock. The climb is fairly steep but should be do-able by most fit walkers. Pace will be moderate to slow. We'll camp on Mt Dingo. Water is not available at the campsite and needs to be carried... This overnight walk would be suitable for a first-timer as long as you can carry about 14kg. If you don’t have all the gear (tent, sleeping bag and mat, pack, stove, etc) the club has gear you can borrow. Let me know if this is your first overnight walk. Open to junior members. Carpooling. Limit: 8. Map: Jenolan .

28 Sep-3 Oct 2025 (Sun - Fri) 2025: HIDDEN CREEK JERVIS BAY (M, kayak,walk,cycle) Five nights at Hidden Creek Caravan Park overlooking Currambene Creek. Tent or caravan on a campsites we have to ourselves.$25 per person per night. Cabins are also available at a discounted rate. We will be doing a number of day paddles in the surrounding waterways with opportunities for cycling, walking and swimming. Limit: 16. Map: Jervis bay.

7-17 Oct (Tue-Fri) 2025: NORTHERN JAPAN (E-M-H) I will be volunteering in Japan in late Sep to mid Oct so I thought I'd see if there is any interest in doing the same trip as last year's successful trip. We do a variety of day walks in the northern part of Japan (parts of Hokkaido and Aomori). It will be autumn-leaf time and scenery should be fabulous. We will stay in hotels/inns/AirBnB/hostels and hire vehicles to travel. I will lead the walks. Limit: 8. Map: .

18 Oct (Sat) 2025: WHALE WATCHING IN BOUDDI NP (M) 13km all on track. We start at Putty Beach campsite (you are welcome to stay here overnight or at the quieter Little Beach before or after the hike if interested) then head along the Bouddi Coastal track. This is a spectacular part of the NSW coast with beautiful rock shelves, beaches and bushland. The last time I did this walk there were plenty of whales to be seen. We will stop for lunch in the beautiful Maitland Bay where, if it is a warm day, we can have a dip in the crystal clear waters. We may continue onto Third Point if the day isn’t conducive to swimming. We then return by the same route to Putty Beach. Kids are welcome, but be mindful that it is a longish day. Because it is an out and back on track, there is always the option to come as far as you like with the group and then return by yourself. Approx 178m of cumulative ascents. Limit: 12. Map: Broken Bay 1:25000.

25-26 Oct (Sat-Sun) 2025: DEEP PASS CANYON OVERNIGHT (E-M) A beaut beginner overnight trip,this is one of the easier Wollemi canyons, Deep Pass Canyon (also known as Nayook Canyon) is a fun adventure where you can (with care) keep your feet mostly dry – or enjoy a few water pools. We'll have a camp and an explore of the canyon. There will hopefully be masses of wildflowers and waratahs... Limit: 8. Map: Newnes Plateau.

26-31 Oct (Sun - Fri) 2025: CANBERRA BIKE RIDE (E-M-Exp) It's on again because last year was a success and because there are more paths to explore! Staying at a Van Park where you can choose to camp, caravan or cabin. We will be doing a series of day rides on the magnificent and highly varied network of bike paths around Canberra- where navigation can sometimes be a challenge, hence exploratory. Opportunities for enjoying cafes, tourist features, lakes, forests, looking over fences and enjoying restaurants. Cycling distances vary between 30 and 70km. Flexible and cruisey. No pressure to ride everyday. Limit: 20. Map: Canberra Cycling Map.

30 Oct (Thu) 2025: RUINED CASTLE (M) The waratahs should be blooming! Because Golden Stairs are closed, we descend Furber Stairs 200m to the bottom of Scenic Railway and Federal Pass, the historic tram track built for the shale mine below Ruined Castle. It's mostly easy going through forest except the area below the big Landslide, which is a bit rocky. There is an 80m ascent to the "castle" with fabulous 360 degree views (Though there is a bit of tricky rock scrambling to get the views). Return the same way and climb (slowly) 200m back up Furber Steps. Total distance is about 10km. Limit: 10. Map: Katoomba, Jamison.