Posts in category Activities

Talk/Slideshow: 23 Nov. Wed. To Tropi...

23 Nov, Wed:  “To Tropical North Queensland by Campervan and 4WD truck” Gary Schoer will share his experiences of birds and other beasts, aboriginal culture and remote national parks on an 8 week journey through some of the most isolated and stunning landscapes in Australia, Anyone contemplating a trip through this region will pick up […]

Walk: Blue Mountains NP, 29 Oct, Sat.

29 Oct, Sat Blue Mountains NP Grade:4/6 Length   20km ↑↓ 1000m Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com Katoomba – Landslide – Mount Solitary – return. T: Contact leader for details. Some steep sections. Map: Katoomba; Jamieson. Limit:12.

Walk: Royal National Park, 19 Oct., W...

19 Oct, Wed Length   ~16km Helena Smith: 0426 237 117, helena.j.s@hotmail.com (NEW!!!) Lovely circuit walk through RNP. We will start at Heathcote Station, descend down to Kangaroo Creek, up to Robertsons Knoll, down to Uloola Falls, Karloo Pool and then a short scramble up Bottle Forest Trail up to Heathcote Station. T: Train departs […]

Walk: Royal National Park, 18 Sep, Su...

18 Sep, Sun Royal NP Grade:3/6 Length   13km ↑↓ 700m Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com (NEW!!!) Otford – Garrawarra Farm – Era – Burning Palms – Otford (with a potential side trip to Figure of Eight Pool) T: Contact leader for details. Rock hopping. Map: Otford. Limit:15.  

Walk: Kamay-Botany Bay National Park,...

13 Sep, Tue Length   12km             ↑↓ 100m Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com A morning walk along the delightful coast line of Kamay-Botany Bay National Park. Always worth a visit. T: Contact leader for details. Limit:10.

Walk: Newnes State Forest, 10 Sep, Sa...

10 Sep, Sat Newnes State Forest Grade:5/6 Length   8km ↑↓ 160m Southern Sydney Branch Mark Goodson: 0425 313 173, mgoodson@bigpond.net.au This walk is in the unprotected zone and needs to be included in the Gardens of Stone National Park but as yet isn’t. The route will go from the Temple of Doom down to […]

Walk: Royal National Park, 8 Sep, Thu...

8 Sep, Thu Length   10km Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com Half day afternoon loop walk on Curra Moors. T: Can arrange pick ups for train travellers. Contact leader for details. Map: Royal NP Sketch Map. Limit:10.

Australian Geographic Nature Photogra...

7 Sep, Wed Photo Exhibition Grade:1/6 Length   3km     Gary Schoer: 9570 1813, gdschoer@bigpond.net.au (NEW!!!) Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the year at Australian Museum followed by a light lunch at Barracks Cafe then optional bird photography in Botanic Gardens. T: Meet at College St Foyer at Australian Museum at 10am for 10:15 […]

Walk: Blue Mountains NP, 3 Sep, Sat.

3 Sep, Sat Blue Mountains NP Grade:3/6 Length   16km ↑↓ 900m Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com Blackheath – Popes Glen – Cliff Track – Grand Canyon – Braeside Track – Blackheath. T: Public transport option available. Contact leader for details. Map: Katoomba; Mount Wilson. Limit:15.

Walk: La Perouse to Clovelly, 3 Jul, ...

3 Jul, Sun La Perouse to Clovelly Grade:3/6 Length   17km ↑↓ 400m Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham: 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com Part of Coastal Sydney walks and taking in the latest addition to Sydney’s national parks at Malabar Headland! T:Contact leader for details. Limit:12.

  • Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park
    Fires - Advice: Paradise Beach FireThere is a fire in this park called Paradise Beach Fire. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety […]
  • Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
    Other planned events: Cuba North Roadworks - Expect DelaysRoadworks wills be underway within the Cuba North precinct.  Expect delays until the Friday 10 May 2024  The roads may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, NPWS staff and contractors. Other planned events: Roadworks - Expect DelaysRoadworks will be […]
  • Yuraygir National Park
    Other planned events: Notice of fox baiting programNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Monday 1 January 2024 to Sunday 30 June 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise fox […]
  • BATHURST ST, SAWYERS GULLY May 7, 2024
    ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: BATHURST ST, SAWYERS GULLY 2326 COUNCIL AREA: Cessnock STATUS: Under control TYPE: Bush Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 8 May 2024 01:03
  • Southern Green Hills Plantation Burn May 7, 2024
    ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn LOCATION: School Spur Rd COUNCIL AREA: Snowy Valleys STATUS: Under control TYPE: Hazard Reduction FIRE: Yes SIZE: 62 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Forestry Corporation of NSW UPDATED: 7 May 2024 17:04
  • Broadwater Rd May 7, 2024
    ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: BROADWATER RD, EDEN 2551 COUNCIL AREA: Bega Valley STATUS: Under control TYPE: Bush Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 2 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Forestry Corporation of NSW UPDATED: 7 May 2024 14:10