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Bookings are required for all activities by 2 days prior to the activity (unless a start time is shown, in which case members may simply turn up).  

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VISITORS:

Visitors must always contact the leader before attending any activity - if you simply show up without contacting the leader beforehand you will not be allowed to join the activity

When requesting to join an activity please provide the leader with information on your experience and background sufficient that they can assess if the activity is suitable for you.  Also, please provide a phone number in case the leader needs to discuss any matters regarding your participation in the activity.

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FUTURE ACTIVITIES THAT MAY REQUIRE EARLY BOOKINGS - Details can be found after the list of current confirmed activities below

• Expressions of Interest - Solitary Islands Coastal Walk - 26 April to 1 May 2026 - please see details at bottom of the page.  This walk is now fully subscribed but the leader is keeping a wait list in case of cancellations

CURRENT CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Walk - Lambton Park 5km - starting at 9am featuring some local history and also some botanical highlights. It will be mostly flat paved surfaces with some slight undulations.There is a limit for a maximum  of 15 walkers so bookings required

Leader: Colleen S - colleenshipman@gmail.com

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Ride - Whitebridge to Nobbys via Merewether. 34km. Ride along the Fernleigh Track, then via Merewether to Nobbys. Coffee in Hunter Street. Return via Throsby Creek & Fernleigh Track. Meet at Whitebridge Station car park. Grade M-E-150.

Leader: Peter H - peterlhamer@gmail.com

Friday, January 16, 2026

Short Walk - Tingira Reserve and Foreshore Loop

Leader:  Stacey G - sgardiner5@icloud.com

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Walk - Mt Sugarloaf, Mount Vincent & Summit Point.  Approximately 16km on marked trails and fire trails.  Several lookouts along the way.  Bring morning tea and lunch. M-E-200

Leader: Wayne B - maclaryster@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Kayak - Black Neds Bay

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Please note the time and location of this walk has changed from previously posted

Twilight Walk - Around & around to Sth Dudley Bluff ~ 4km  Maps Wallsend 9232-3S and Swansea 9231-4N 1:25,000. Grade S-E/M-100.  Optional byo picnic dinner afterwards - bring everything including contingency chair. There are bbq’s available, but no guarantee they'll be vacant.  Booking required.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Ride - Werakata National Park Circumnavigation 32 km Ride on mostly gravel road to Abermain for morning tea via Werakata National Park. Return is via a different path through Werakata National Park. Meet 8.30 am at Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, 138 Lomas Lane, Nulkaba

Leader: Cyndy S cyngym@gmail.com

Friday, January 23, 2026

Short Walk - Walka Water works Maitland.  Meet at car park 9.0am There are toilets in car park.  Bring morning tea.  Chance to spot turtles in dam.  Gravel and dirt tracks mostly flat.

Leader: Paul B - bateman6@bigpond.com

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Walk - Australia Day Weekend?

Leader: Leader Required

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Kayak - Williams River from Clarence town

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Walk - Green Point Circuit. 9km. Rainforest, scenic foreshore and panoramic lookout. Meet at Green Point Trackhead, Dilkera Ave Valentine. Map Swansea 1:25,000. Grade S-E-150.

Leader: Thomas B - tjbandrlb@gmail.com

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Ride - Maitland to Morpeth via Rathluba Lagoon 30 km Ride to Morpeth for morning tea via grassy bike tracks near Rathluba Lagoon and Glebe Cemetery (very steep incline). Return will be via Largs and Lawn. Meet 8.30 am at Maitland Visitor information Centre car park,101 High St, Maitland.

Leader: Cyndy S - cyngym@gmail.com

Friday, January 30, 2026

Short Walk - Mount Sugarloaf.  Walk to northern and western lookouts and then up to the main lookout. About 5km.

Leader: Viola O - violap@tpg.com.au

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Walk - CAVES BEACH - SWANSEA HEADS CIRCUIT - 7 km. Starting at 10:00 am (with morning tea) and taking advantage of the low tide the circuit will include the best of Swansea Channel, Reids Mistake and (hopefully) the Mt St Helen’s type volcanic effects near Swansea Heads. Grade S-E-50. Map: Swansea 9231-4N. The walk is designed for those who like to sleep in, go for a short walk, have lunch at the pub and then brag about it all afternoon. Booking required.

Leader: Steve C - stevecarrall@outlook.com

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Kayak - Carrington / Harbour only

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Walk - Blackbutt Reserve Circuit Walk 7kms. A walk through the diverse flora and fauna of Blackbutt Reserve. The walk is on well maintained trails with some hard surfaces and leaf litter. There are some steep hills. During morning tea there will be the opportunity to visit the wildlife exhibit. Bookings required

Leader: P Forbes - paforbes11@gmail.com

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Ride - Suggestion: The Entrance to Wyong Milk Factory 38 km. Ride from The Entrance along lakeside shared pathway. Ride through Tuggerah on shared pathway. Continue over Wyong bridge, then to the left, a few uphills to get to Wyong Milk Factory Café. Meet at Picnic Point Reserve – enter off end of Manning Road, The Entrance

Leader: Leader Required

Friday, February 06, 2026

Short Walk

Leader: Leader Required

Saturday, February 07, 2026

Walk - Heaton Gap and Murrrel’s Road – 8km, S-R-600.  Steep 1.5km climb then easy dirt road walking out to 63R. Out and back hike starting from the Watagan Forest Motel. Multiple views.  Bring MT and Good Fitness. Around 2.5hrs duration. 8km Distance, S-R-600, Map QUORROBOLONG 1:25000.  Bookings Required.

Leader: Steven M - Stevenmoore@outlook.com.au

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Kayak - Wangi

Leader: Mandy G - mgyles2605@gmail.com

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Walk - Waverton Station to Wynyard Station - 12.5kms, well made tracks with some street walking, lots of steep stairs.  Grade S-E-60.  Details: Visit Balls Head Sustainability Centre and old coal loader, Blues Point, Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden, past Luna Park (just for fun), across the harbour bridge, through The Rocks to Barangaroo then to Wynward. Historical sites and lovely harbour views.  Bring MT and lunch. Meet on 7:21 train from Newcastle Interchange, 7:45 Fassifern, 8:02 Morisset, 2nd last carriage upstairs. Change at Hornsby for North Shore line. Return from Wynyard via Central.  There are alternatives for finishing for anyone who wants a shorter distance, please discus with the leader.

Leader: Laura F - muktipriya@outlook.com  - 0491 712 813

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Ride - Carrington to Whitebridge. Maybe 34km. Ride along Throsby Creek, through the TAFE, over Waratah Station, past Broadmeadow Stadium onto Adamstown and then along the Fernleigh Track to Whitebridge. Coffee at Whitebridge, then return via a similar route. Meet in Fitzroy Street Carrington, just off Cowper Street. It's the first left after the bridge. There are toilets at the start. There are toilets at Whitebridge Station

Leader: Judy W - judygeoffwilson@hotmail.com

Friday, February 13, 2026

Short Walk - Ken and Audrey Owens 4km walk at Redhead

Leader: Judy W - judygeoffwilson@hotmail.com

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Walk - Birubi Point to One Mile Beach return. Scenic, undulating coastal walk. 5hrs, 14km. Medium grade. Bring morning tea and lunch. Snacks available at One Mile Kiosk. Anyone interested in car sharing from Fern Bay to Birubi please contact leader.

Leader: Geoff C - geoffcrofts744@gmail.com

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Kayak - Ash Island Hexham

Leader: Glen H - glenhollingshed@gmail.com

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Walk

Leader: Leader Required

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Ride - Suggestion: Wallsend to Carrington. 30km. Ride to Callaghan, Warabrook, Waratah, then Carrington for coffee. Return via TAFE. . Meet in the car park, Kemp Street Wallsend

Leader: Leader Required

Friday, February 20, 2026

Short Walk

Leader: Leader Required

FUTURE ACTIVITIES THAT MAY REQUIRE EARLY BOOKINGS

Sunday, April 26 to Friday May 1, 2026

This walk is now fully subscribed but the leader is keeping a wait list in case of cancellations

Expressions of Interest - Solitary Islands Coastal Walk - The walk traverses 60km of beaches and rainforest on the Coffs Coast. Enjoy whale watching, birdwatching and swimming on your journey from Red Rock to the coastal village of Sawtell. You’ll be hard pressed to find a more beautiful walk on the east coast of NSW. The Solitary Islands coastal walk links a string of idyllic golden beaches, rocky headlands and lush rainforest along the Coffs Coast. 

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/solitary-islands-coastal-walk

The entire walk is 60km, but I propose to only walk 40km over 3 days. Each day will be 3 to 4hrs & rated G3 by NPWS:

    Day 1: Woolgoolga to Moonee Beach, 15.4km.

    Day 2: Moonee Beach to Park Beach, 13.4km.

    Day 3: Park Beach to Sawtell Beach, 12.4km.

Every day will involve a car shuffle & we will be always walking north to south so that the sun is behind us. Low tides are in the mornings, so that’s when we will be walking.

Time frame:  

Sunday 26 April 2026: Arrive in Coffs Harbour & check into your pre-arranged accommodation.

Monday 27 to Thursday 30 April: We will be walking 3 of these days, with one free day for sightseeing or bad weather backup.

Friday 1 May: Check out of you accommodation & travel home.

I intend to book a cabin in Big4 Park Beach, Coffs Harbour because of its central location, but there are multi accommodation options in Coffs so feel free to book wherever you want.

https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/nsw/north-coast/park-beach-holiday-park

If you are interested or have any questions please contact me by email. There will be a minimum & maximum number.  

Organiser: Alan S - alan.scott3@bigpond.com

To see our full program please have a look at our latest magazine here. Note that the program in the magazine is subject to change and once confirmed it is put on this web page above.