2-3 May (Sat - Sun) 2026: DUMBANO CREEK AREA PAGODAS (M-Exp) From off the Dumbano Ridge Firetrail head on the spur track towards the Dumbano tunnels then turn east on the ridge south of the creek then north to cross the creek and head into a pagoda area, explore the pagoda's and box canyons. Find a camp and head generally east to re-cross Dumbano creek and return via the ridge. All off track about 12kms of walking. The plan is to climb whatever looks nice and not go that far. I'd like to keep the numbers down as camp spots may be limited. Limit: 5. Map: Wollangambe.

4 May (Mon) 2026: PRESBYTERIAN HALL SPRINGWOOD (Exp) General Meeting. Frank W. to give a presentation about 18 years of Big Bike Rides with a special focus on this year's on the rail trail in Victoria. Supper Robyn W. Limit: 60. Map: Springwood.

5 May (Tue) 2026: BLACKHEATH - CENTENNIAL GLEN (M) Blackheath Station, Bundarra St, Centennial Glen Track, Walls Ledge Loop Track (maybe see some rock climbers in action), Colliers Causeway, uphill to Porters Pass, Lambert’s Lookout (great views and some pagodas), Cliff Top Track via Fort Rock, return to Blackheath Station. There are some uneven sections and sections with mud. Plenty of panoramic viewing spots. Length 8km Climbs 400m. Unhurried pace. Limit: 12. Map: Blackheath.

5 May (Tue) 2026: GROSE HEAD SOUTH (M-H) Cancelled Tuesday walk, from Whitecross Rd Winmalee, thru Bluegum Swamp, up Beesnest Hill, up Grose Head South, down to Mountain Ave Yarramundi. 11 km, about 400m vertical. All on track, no scrub bashing. Great views up the Grose River and Springwood Creek. Pace will be sedate. Bring morning tea and lunch. Requires a car shuffle. Limit: 12. Map: Springwood, Kurrajong.

7 May (Thu) 2026: EBENEZER (M) Cycle ride, almost all bitumen, with hills. Ebenezer Church, Sackville Ferry, Mud Island, Sackville Ferry Rd, Cliftonville Rd, River Rd, Lower Portland Ferry, West Portland Rd, Ebenezer. 53 km. Limit: 16. Map: UBD.

7 May 2026 (Thu) 2026: LANDCARE NORTH LEURA (E) Join Blue Mountains council for a morning of landcare on the beautiful Brahma Kumaris property on Mt Hay Rd. Often we work on weeds in or along the pretty creek. This flows into Govetts Creek and hence into the National Park and eventually down to the Grose River. All instruction and equipment supplied. Morning tea supplied in the gorgeous Stone Cottage and you can stay for a yummy vegetarian complimentary lunch as well Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba.

9 May (Sat) 2026: FORTRESS RIDGE (E-M) A return walk with great views of the Grose valley above Blue Gum Forest. Starting from Mount Hay Road, we'll detour for a look at Dark's Cave then take a cross-country short cut to rejoin and continue to the end of Fortress Ridge which is reasonably easy walking. Return directly along Fortress Ridge. Total about 9km, moderate pace. Limit: 10. Map: Katoomba.

9 May (Sat) 2026: NEPEAN RIVER PENRITH (H, kayaking) A 25 km paddle up to Erskine Creek and return. Please bring morning tea and lunch. Limit: 8. Map: penrith.

16 May (Sat) 2026: GLENBROOK (M) I am running this to share some insights, and discuss, how to plan and pack for multi-day trips. We will chat about multi-day walks from established tracks to technical adventures; involving cross-country skiing, canyoning or paddling, etc. There are some fundamentals to think about for any multi-day trips. This is about how to plan for and achieve your outdoor goals that go beyond a day trip. Limit: 20. Map: Penrith.

16 May (Sat) 2026: THE OAKS-WOODY PEAR DAM-BREAKFAST CREEK (M-H-Exp) Get some navigation practise in before NavShield 2026. We will start at the Oaks Picnic area and head out along The Oaks Fire trail. Leaving the track we’ll navigate down the spur past Woody Pear Dam to Breakfast Creek for morning tea. We navigate up the spur to join the fire trail on Pisgah Ridge before again leaving the track down another spur to a different section of Breakfast Creek where we’ll break for lunch. Up another spur after crossing the creek to join a fire trail which will take us back to the Oaks and our cars. 10.5km, roughly 5 hours, cumulative climbs 313m (longest 170m). Please call me before signing on if you haven’t walked with me before on 9624 4637. Limit: 12. Map: Penrith 1:25000.

17 May 2026 (Sun) 2026: LANDCARE BLAND RD SPRINGWOOD (E) Spend the morning giving back to our beautiful bush. Just come whenever you can even if it's only once or twice a year. Bland Rd is right at the head of Birdwood Gully so weeds we remove from here will benefit the whole creek system down to the Grose River. We're mainly removing privet - big, medium and small to allow the lovely native ferns and trees to grow. It's led by council worker Tracy Abbas who provides tuition and equipment. We've been here for a year now and the difference is incredible. I've personally pulled up or cut and painted 1000s of privet. Council have allocated money to fix up the storm water drain, catch rubbish coming down from the highway and stabilize the creek line. Soon we can start planting as well. on of walk: Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

21-27 May (Thu-Wed) 2026: ULURU - KINGS CANYON (E-M, camping) NOTE: This walk is now overbooked, we have 10 confirmed participants. However, there is scope for another leader to run this trip. Jetstar flights to Uluru for these dates are $186 each way (at the moment). Hire car is around $200 a day, and camping is $30 a night. We've just done this trip and it worked perfectly. There is a camp kitchen, but the IGA is very expensive, bring food, snacks (and cooking utensils). Maybe group catering would be best. The plan would be: Day 1 - Arrive, set up camp, sunset with everyone else at Uluru viewing place Day 2 - Uluru cultural tour, walk around the rock Day 3 - Kata Tjuta - walk and lookouts Day 4 - Pack up, visit Curtin Springs and salt lake, continue to Kings Canyon Station, set up camp ($30/pp/night), walk to Kathleen Springs Day 5 - Kings canyon walk, Kings Canyon station Day 6 - Pack up, drive back to Yulara, Didgeridoo workshop, sunset viewing somewhere, field of light experience ($50) Camp at Yulara or book a cabin (if possible) Day 7 - Resort (camel farm, lookouts, etc) Limit: 8. Map: Watarrka National Park, Uluru/Ayers Rock SG52-08.

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24 May (Sun) 2026: GRAND CLIFF TOP WALK PART 3 (E) Leave some cars at the top of Katoomba Cascades Reserve and go back to Gordon Falls Picnic area. Check out the falls before following the cliff top past numerous amazing lookouts, over Buttenshaw Bridge, to Leura Picnic Area. Go down Leura Cascades to views over Bridal Veil Falls. Then follow to clifftop to Echo Point and the Three Sisters and on to Katoomba Cascades. Here we do an optional short clifftop circuit to see Katoomba Falls properly. Scenic World is just around the corner but it's usually too busy to go there. However people, who are prepared to spend over $50 for a day ticket, can finish the day with the rides returning to the carpark via the fantastic Skyway. Over 8 km on well made tracks but with lots of steps. Limit: 16. Map: Katoomba.

30-31 May (Sat-Sun) 2026: MOUNT MCAIRLY GAP SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES N COOKOFF WEEKEND. (E-M-H-VH, Car Camping) So you are a bonny wee cook? Do you reckon your morning porridge is McExcellent?  Ramp it up against other bushwalking experts... and who knows…you may end up with the coveted golden spurtle!  Judgement by consumer Mcpplause meter.  As undisputed porridge royalty you might be able to take out both the traditional and the free style porridge categories! Otherwise, or regardless, throw your Macintosh into the ring for the camp oven dinner, poetry recitals, jokes, best accent, porridge n sporran race, sword dancing, spoon throwing, haggis and baking championships. Between culinary bouts Mount Airy is notable for excellent Mc grade walking and exploring. We will be doing some day walks.  An appreciation of scotch -er heritage will be heightened through imbibtion of single malt er milkshakes. Huge kudos for the award winners!  Mcfancy dress is not compulsory but mccouraged. Ie byo wee argyle sporran, jocks, pipes, fife, deep-fried mars bar n tasting spoon or spurtle! Clowns and hamburgers are not welcome. Limit: 40. Map: Glen Alice.

1 Jun (Mon) 2026: PRESBYTERIAN HALL SPRINGWOOD (Exp) Presentation Tracey Burgess from WIRES. Supper: Thais Limit: 50. Map: .

4 Jun 2026 (Thu) 2026: LANDCARE NORTH LEURA (E) Join Blue Mountains council for a morning of landcare on the beautiful Brahma Kumaris property on Mt Hay Rd. Often we work on weeds in or along the pretty creek. This flows into Govetts Creek and hence into the National Park and eventually down to the Grose River. All instruction and equipment supplied. Morning tea supplied in the gorgeous Stone Cottage and you can stay for a yummy vegetarian complimentary lunch as well Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba.

6 Jun (Sat) 2026: CAMPFIRE CREEK AND EUROKA CREEK (M-H-Exp) Explore of the upper sections of both of these lower mountains creek. May find some historic relics, particularly in Euroka Creek. This should be an 'easier' off track walk but will likely require scrub bashing. If you are new to offtrack walking this may be a good one for you. Option to bail out once we reach the road and before proceeding into Euroka Creek. Start at the causeway, take Red Hands Cave Track to the Link Walking Track, follow until it starts to leave Campfire Creek, and head off-track upstream from there for 3.5kms to the Oaks Fire Trail, cross over the road and drop into Euroka Creek from there. Follow to Euroka Clearing. Car shuffle or walk the 2kms back to the causeway. Approx 11kms (7 off track) Limit: 9. Map: Penrith .

13 Jun (Sat) 2026: NEPEAN RIVER CASTLEREAGH TO YARRAMUNDI (M, Kayak) Paddle from Castlereagh to Yarramundi and return 15km. Fast flowing water, rapids and portage may be involved. Limit: 8. Map: Penrith.

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14 Jun (Sun) 2026: THE BEST OF GLENBROOK NATIONAL PARK (E) We'll spend the day going to all the nice places in Glenbrook NP such as Mt Portal with views down to the river and Penrith and Tunnel View which looks down into Glenbrook Gorge, Euroka Clearing with a 2 km return walk to Nepean River, then Nepean Lookout with 1 km return walk ending in amazing views over Nepean Gorge, a 1.6 km return walk to Pisgah Rock with views over Erskine Creek and maybe end up driving to the short walk to Red Hands Cave if time and interest is there. Limit: 20. Map: Penrith.

18-20 Jun (Thu-Sat) 2026: BOUDDI NATIONAL PARK - CENTRAL COAST (M) Traverse of Bouddi National Park, with beach walks and views across Broken Bay and Pittwater. Camping above Tallow Beach, and Little Beach within Bouddi NP, prior to joining in the annual 5Lands Walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal via Avoca. Access is train to Woy Woy, bus to Ettalong, ferry to Wagstaff, walk uphill to enter Bouddi NP. Pace will be easy. Leader has already organised a car to take our overnight packs from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal. Please do meet up with us if just for a single pleasant day on the 5Lands Walk to Terrigal. Please go to Windy website and zoom in to see both routes clearly labelled. https://www.windy.com/-Waves-waves?waves,-33.502,151.423,16 https://www.5landswalk.com.au/the-route-explained My personal TR from a prior 5Lands Walk - https://www.facebook.com/gary.roberts.963282/posts/pfbid0C5GAP9e6FMy9QoQfJ3TwdfdhxqvrB7inWxS2i5MpJV7wa4aAk454J1sm8jLsbfn8l Limit: 8. Map: Windy shows both routes.

21 Jun 2026 (Sun) 2026: LANDCARE BLAND RD SPRINGWOOD (E) Spend the morning giving back to our beautiful bush. Just come whenever you can even if it's only once or twice a year. Bland Rd is right at the head of Birdwood Gully so weeds we remove from here will benefit the whole creek system down to the Grose River. We're mainly removing privet - big, medium and small to allow the lovely native ferns and trees to grow. It's led by council worker Tracy Abbas who provides tuition and equipment. We've been here for a year now and the difference is incredible. I've personally pulled up or cut and painted 1000s of privet. Council have allocated money to fix up the storm water drain, catch rubbish coming down from the highway and stabilize the creek line. Soon we can start planting as well. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

1-17 Jul (Wed - Fri) 2026: GRAMPIANS PEAKS TRAIL (H) Grampians Peaks Trail. Dates slightly flexible. Hard hike (grade 5) Similar or harder than the Larapinta. Expressions of interest to be followed by a meeting. Limit: 8. Map: .

2 Jul 2026 (Thu) 2026: LANDCARE NORTH LEURA (E) Join Blue Mountains council for a morning of landcare on the beautiful Brahma Kumaris property on Mt Hay Rd. Often we work on weeds in or along the pretty creek. This flows into Govetts Creek and hence into the National Park and eventually down to the Grose River. All instruction and equipment supplied. Morning tea supplied in the gorgeous Stone Cottage and you can stay for a yummy vegetarian complimentary lunch as well Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba.

4 Jul (Sat) 2026: WINDSOR TO CATTAI (H, kayak) Windsor to Cattai National Park and return 25km with the tide both ways. Please bring morning tea, lunch and P.F.D. Limit: 8. Map: Wilberforce.

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5 Jul (Sun) 2026: NEWNES PLATEAU, LOST CITY (E) Drive out to the Glowworm Tunnel Rd but turn left to the Lost City carpark. The name comes from all the pagodas in the valley and up the slopes which give it a lost city appearance. It's amazing. The track was only completed last year and is very well made [hence the easy] but, of course, has lots of steps as we'll walk down to the creek and the 2 old Lithgow dams, then up the other side to the northern lookout for views from a different angle and then return the same way. About 6 to 7 km return but the pace will be easy. Anyone who doesn't want to go the whole way can wait for us to return. There's also some history and remains of mining to be seen. Limit: 20. Map: Ben Bullen.

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12 Jul (Sun) 2026: GLENBROOK AND TRAIN LINES (E) I'm not sure at which point we'll start but the round walk will include lookouts over Glenbrook Gorge, Darks Common and the building the 3rd railway ascent, the original railway ascent via the Zigzag, Lucasville Station and beautiful Knapsack Gully Viaduct, lots of early railway history including the station master's cottage and dunny, the 2nd ascent via the tunnel and more. Some road walking to connect the dots. This walk comes from Trevor McAlister's new book Exploring Hidden Sydney. Probably about 6 km with some up and down and one scrambly bit to get out of Tunnel Creek Limit: 20. Map: Penrith and book.

19 Jul 2026 (Sun) 2026: LANDCARE BIRDWOOD GULLY SPRINGWOOD (E) Spend the morning giving back to our beautiful bush. Just come whenever you can even if it's only once or twice a year. Bland Rd is right at the head of Birdwood Gully so weeds we remove from here will benefit the whole creek system down to the Grose River. We're mainly removing privet - big, medium and small to allow the lovely native ferns and trees to grow. It's led by council worker Tracy Abbas who provides tuition and equipment. We've been here for a year now and the difference is incredible. I've personally pulled up or cut and painted 1000s of privet. Council have allocated money to fix up the storm water drain, catch rubbish coming down from the highway and stabilize the creek line. Soon we can start planting as well. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

1-2 Aug (Sat - Sun) 2026: HAWKESBURY RIVER WISEMANS FERRY (H, kayak) Kayaking from Lower Portland to Wisemans Ferry and return 40 km, staying over night at Wisemans Ferry and returning with the tide. Limit: 8. Map: Lower Portland & St Albans.

3 Aug (Mon) 2026: PRESBYTERIAN HALL SPRINGWOOD (Meeting) Meeting: Supper:Janette L. Limit: 60. Map: Springwood.

15 Aug (Sat) 2026: LEADERS BBQ Details to follow, but leaders and those who would like to consider becoming a leader, save this date for a get-together and BBQ. We will discuss what a leader’s responsibilities are, share ideas and tips, and generally encourage each other.

22-23 Aug (Sat - Sun) 2026: LIONS HEAD PASS TO KEDUMBA CROSSING (M-H) August is Platypus Awareness Month so I’m keen to head back to Kedumba Crossing where I previously enjoyed watching them frolick for a good 30 mins from my campsite. (No refunds if we don’t see a platypus????) The first part of the walk along Lion’s Head Ridge is about 3.5km and rated easy-medium. If anyone wanted to just do this section as a day walk and return solo I would be happy for that. Please let me know when you book on. The traverse down Lion’s Head Pass is quite steep with some off-track. (About 2kms with a 600m descent). Hopefully we will be rewarded with a platypus sighting at Kedumba Crossing at dawn/dusk. There should be some time either Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning to explore some of the graves and ruins in the area. We’ll return the same way (yep, 600m up!) because I hate the fire trail up Kedumba Valley Rd. (Short and sharp rather than long and boring!) 12km across the weekend plus a bit extra for any exploring. Limit: 15. Map: Jamison 1:25000.

7 Sep (Mon) 2026: PRESBYTERIAN HALL SPRINGWOOD (Meeting) Meeting: Supper: Maree J. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

12 Sep (Sat) 2026: WILDFLOWERS OF YILEEN SPUR (M-Exp) This is an exploratory trip for me. We’ll head out along a spur between Yileen Gully and Yileen Spur towards the cliff edge overlooking Pierce’s Pass where we’ll stop for lunch. We then return along Yileen Spur and back to the cars. Hopefully at this time of year we will see plenty of wildflowers. 281m elevation change, 7.2km. Limit: 12. Map: Mount Wilson 1:25000.

18-20 Sep (Fri - Sun) 2026: ROGAINE LANE COVE RIVER FERRYGAINE (E-M) This is early notice for what is shaping up to be a truly first-of-its-kind rogaine, so please put it into your calendar now. As this is expected to be a hugely popular weekend for rogaining and orienteering (yes, we have a warm-up orienteering event on Saturday as well). It is encouraged that we book our camping/glamping on the Island INDEPENDENTLY as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Limit: 8. Map: Sydney .

27 Sep-2 Oct 2026 (Sun - Fri) 2026: 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.

28 Sep-8 Oct 2026 (Mon - Thu) 2026: SAVANNAH WAY TOUR (E-M) I am looking to organise a private group to do the Savannah Way from Darwin to Cairns in the Sept/Oct school holidays. This is with Adam and his team from Kimberley Off-Road Tours. You can find the itinerary here. https://www.kimberleyoffroadtours.com/gulf-savannah-tour They have offered the trip to us at $3150pp which is 10% off the price on their website. Ideally we need 17 people to secure the price and the private tour. We have travelled with Adam before for the Kimberley tour and we were very happy with the experience. You’ll get to go to places no other group will go with very experienced guides. Accommodation is basic. They provide a tent and a swag. Meals are simple but plentiful and all meals are provided. There is an expectation that everyone pitches in and helps with meal prep and cleanup. Each day’s hiking distances are listed on the itinerary. There is a cap of 17 on the 4WD bus, so if you are interested get your name down quickly. Exact dates and payment details TBC but definitely during the NSW school hols. You will need to arrange your own transport to or from the tour and associated accommodation costs. If you have any questions, please get in touch. Limit: 17. Map: Australia.