Welcome to the Byron Hikers Club

 

"Few people will help protect the natural world if they don't first love and understand it."

- David Attenborough

The Byron Hikers Club has been getting people outdoors in the Northern Rivers since July 2020. We explore rainforest tracks, coastal headlands, volcanic plateaus, and everything in between — guided by volunteers who know this landscape intimately.

Our club is open to hikers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. If you've never hiked before, you're in the right place. If you've been hiking for years, there's plenty here to keep you coming back.

Not sure if we're for you? Join us as a guest on one of our day walks for just $10. No commitment, no gear list, just show up and explore the Northern Rivers bush with experienced walkers. Full membership is $35 a year and includes access to a diverse calendar of events including day hikes, overnights, kayaking, forest bathing and more. As a member, you'll have access to members-only excursions, social gatherings, gear rentals, and join a community of likeminded people who'd rather be outside.

Events

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Mt Wagawn and Lookouts- Sun 1st November
Nov
01
Mt Wagawn and Lookouts- Sun 1st November
Murwillumbah
08:30 – 17:00
Views, rainforests, a cave and picnics. Starting from Numinbah Gap we will walk up the track to Bushrangers Cave then scramble off-track steeply uphill to Mt Wagawn which has great views over the Tweed. We continue on-track through lush rainforest to lookouts in Lamington National Park where you can see all the way to the ocean on a clear day.  This will be an all day event with about 6 hours of walking plus time for picnics and, hopefully, gelato back in Murwillumbah! Bring at least 2L of water, a waterproof jacket and food for the day (morning tea, lunch) . You will need shoes with good grip as there are some steep rocky sections. Start of walk has limited parking so we will meet in Murwillumbah then carpool from there. Grade: 4 | Walk Leader: Martin Willis | Enquiries: mwillis17@hotmail.com or 0403 522 830
Open Committee Meeting Fri 6 November
Nov
06
Open Committee Meeting Fri 6 November
2/59 Centennial Cct
18:00 – 20:00
Byron Hikers' committee meetings are open for others to sit in on from 6 to 7pm and then we spend until 8 talking about previous trips that members have done recently.  We make some pizzas during the meeting but BYO beer, wine or softdrink. All welcome. Please register for catering purposes.
Paddle Tuckean NR postponed to Saturday November 7
Nov
07
Paddle Tuckean NR postponed to Saturday November 7
Bagotville
09:00 – 12:00
We will paddle through the nature reserve along canals covered with water lilies. The vegetation is dominated by large paperbarks and swamp oaks which become inundated in wet weather. This is a great paddle for bird enthusiasts with ducks, black swans, whistling kites, pelicans, royal spoonbills and the shy comb-crested jacanas to be seen. Binoculars assist.  Parking is limited so car pooling recommended - list of participants to be sent.  Grade 2, 5km plus - depending on how paddlers are feeling, there are plenty of canals to explore. Leader Sandy 0415 239 620 sandylpimm@gmail.com You will need your own kayak for this one as all the spare kayaks are booked.