We have a new loop along the escarpment and cliffs of Upper Wilsons Creek with views into the Valley and the headwater of the Wilsons River. We pop out to a lookout over Main Arm and the Tweed Valley, and back through the Crack with a swimming hole at the finish. Bring lunch, 1 litre of water, long sleeves, long pants. Parts of the track are new so maybe grade 4 and the rest is grade 3 and was the trail that we used for 3x International Women's Day Walks that we ran in the first week of March. Leader Steve, 0424 312 917

Beautiful Minyon Falls loop. Meet 9 am Minyon Falls parking area for a 9.15 start. We will walk down the road to Minyon Grass picnic area, then descend down into the canyon. We will take extra care as some areas are slippery. We walk into the lush rainforest and eucalyptus forest. We will reach the stunning 100 m waterfalls, where we will stop for morning tea and refreshing swim.  Then we will ascend leisurely to top of Minyon Falls and go to the lookout where we can rest and eat lunch. We are not in a rush, so we might eat lunch a bit earlier in the walk if needed. Bring morning tea and lunch. Bring swimsuit. Wear sturdy shoes , walking sticks are recommended. Grade 3. Around 13 km loop. 354 m elevation gain. Leader, Kathy Lucic 0420635817

A Four-Day Easter Adventure for Moderately Experienced Hikers Requirements To participate, you must be a club member and have all necessary multi-day hiking gear (some items available for hire from the club). Overview The Easter four-day weekend is a brilliant opportunity to explore the stunning Gibraltar Range–Washpool Heritage circuit. This multiday walk showcases a diverse range of environments—from lush, ancient rainforests and dramatic granite outcrops to peaceful creeks and open woodlands. The circuit is perfect for hikers with some experience, offering optional side trips for those keen to add a little extra adventure. Expect cool nights above 1000m and warm sunny days, ideal for walking. Day 1: Thursday afternoon/evening - Arrive Mulligans Campground. Afternoon walks for those who choose to come early Day 2. Friday - Mulligans Campground to Bellbird Campground Hike through diverse ecosystems, including scenic, towering forests. We leave camp at 10am so you can also arrive early Friday morning if you are unable to come the previous evening Day 3: Saturday - Bellbird Campground to Grassy Creek remote camp  Day 4: Sunday - Grassy creek to Boundary Falls -We can make side trips to The Haystack and Duffer Falls Day 5: Boundary Falls to Mulligans Campground - A final stretch through the unique, high-altitude swamp landscapes. Travel home.  Morning Activities We’ll have time in the mornings for practices such as meditation, yoga, or nature journaling—whether writing, drawing, or simply sitting in quiet contemplation. During the day, by group agreement, we’ll spend periods walking in silence, allowing everyone to fully immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. Logistics All campsites along the circuit feature water tanks, toilets, and picnic tables except for Grassy Creek with drinking water in the creek. Swimming is available in creeks and waterfalls, adding to the enjoyment of the walk. The NPWS rates the circuit as a Grade 4 requiring previous bushwalking experience, with a total circuit distance of 46 km (plus optional side trips). A list of gear and other requirements needed for the walk will be sent out ahead of time. Campsites for up to eight people have already been booked. Contact Leader: David Roland Enquiries: david@davidroland.com.au

This is peak season for gloworms in the 500m long tunnel. They light up the tunnel with an eerie glow. It is an amazing experience. We will meet at Masterton Park opposite the shops in Burringbar about 6-630pm, for an optional picnic, or you can purchase snacks and drinks at The Barn general store in Burringbar.  At 7.00pm we will leave the Park to drive up & park at the Rainforest nursery and walk the 1.5km to the tunnel, and then through the 500m of tunnel, and back. There will be a good moon, rising just after 8pm, so the walk to the tunnel will be in moonlight, but please bring a torch as well.  Grade 2: Leader Steve 0414312917, assistant Diana K 

Experience our new track along the Koonyum cliff edge with views into Upper Wilsons Creek, returning thru The Crack. The track goes across the top 3 waterfalls as they plunge 150m into the valley below. There are a number of view points along the way. The track is not on the actual edge of the cliff so there is no danger. There is also a lookout over Main Arm and the Tweed Valley. Grade 4 because it is mostly off track. Leader Steve 0414312917

Meet at Suffolk Park bakery for a 7.45am departure (or earlier to get coffee). We'll car pool and drive up to Whites beach car park before walking back along the road, through the forest, before dropping down to kings beach. We walk along stunning beaches and scramble around and over rocky headlands in the inter tidal zone. It's not just a walk but doable by anyone with moderate scrambling skills. Sand shoes/ trainers are essential as are hat, swimmers, water and a snack. A lovely morning walk. Finished by a swim at the gorgeous Whites beach. Leader; Dave Froggatt

This half day walk starts at the Minyon Falls Picnic Area and follows the Minyon Loop track, but turns off before it really begins the drop into the Repentance Creek Valley. From there it takes you along a shortish path through rainforest to Quandong Falls. For those who wish, we can maintain quiet on the way there. At the top of the falls there are views over the forest covered ridges toward the Repentance Creek valley below. There we will stop for a rest, snack and perhaps a dip in the pool. We will then return over hill and dale with plenty of chances for chats and conversation on the wider Quandong Fire Trail, past beautiful fern trees and tall eucalypts. We'll arrive back for a cup of tea at the Minyon Picnic Area, taking in the view from the top of Minyon Falls on the way. Grade 3, Leader Kerrie 0432 872 148

We will walk from the headland  following trails close to the shoreline, onto Chinamans beach,  and  Goanna head via bush track. We will return mostly via the beach or depending  on the tide part beach and part bush track. Dolphin sightings likely. Approximately 9 km, grade 2-3. Bring your  morning tea, lunch, sunscreen, water, first aid kit and swim wear.  Leader Paula - 0427667791          Assistant leader: Stan 

We now have almost a full group of 12 showing interest in going to Ladakh in September this year. So let's get together for an info and slide night in Byron, Thursday March 12, 6pm at 2\59 Centennial circuit, Byron Bay. We have also opened expressions of interest for the Barah Bangal trek in September 2027, so anyone interested in this trek are also welcome to attend the dinner or on Zoom because info about the trek arrangements like food and accomodation are the same. As well as info, a dahl curry and a chicken curry will be served to get us in the mood- just $10 per head. Please indicate if you can make it, or if you can zoom in if you are far from Byron.  Any more questions about the info evening, phone Steve, 0414312917 Dahl curry and chicken curry

This Sunday morning walk is to take the overflow from our International Womens Week walk which was on March 1 and was very quickly booked out. The International Womens Week walk was advertised by Buskwalking NSW as a promotion to attract new hikers to our Club so they could expand their hiking options. We have created this same hike for our members and guests. We will drive up Koonyum Range Rd and then hike down Nandaly Rd to the cascade above the waterfall which plunges 200 metres down into Upper Wilsons Creek. There are panoramic views across the valley to the seldom-visited Blackbutt Plateau and into the headwater of the Wilsons River. We then take a path to an interesting water feature variously dubbed the 'bumcrack' or the vulva! We continue on the path until we join the very end of Koonyum Range Rd where there are sweeping views of Woolumbin, Mt Chowan and as far as the Tweed Valley. Meeting at 8am at the start of Koonyum Range Rd. Bring water, and lunch.        Grade 3: Leader Steve 0414312917, assistant leader Diana 0408103542

Our first forest bathing hike for the year will take us to one of our favourite locations – Unicorn Falls and South Chowan Creek in Mount Jerusalem National Park. This walk follows the creek from the falls to a turnaround point where we stop for a swim and lunch by beautiful swimming holes where few people go. Be prepared for rock hopping, some rock scrambling and walking/swimming through water on the way back. I love this walk for its sensory variety, out-of-this-world splendour and the getting wet part! Most of the first half will be walking in silence with several nature connection activities. At the turnaround point we chat over lunch with laughs on the way back as we plunge ourselves into waterholes. Walk time is only 1 – 1.5 hours each way but rated Grade 4 with rock hopping, some rock scrambling and the off-track nature of the walk. Saturday 8.30 am to 3.30 pm. Final details with meeting place will be emailed a few days before the event. Enquiries: David david@davidroland.com.au

To celebrate International Women's Week, Bushwalking NSW is offering members of the public the opportunity to walk with their local club for free as a guest. Nandaly Falls is a spectacular rocky cascade with panoramic views across the 200 metre deep Wilsons Valley to the seldom-visited Blackbutt Plateau. It is an easy loop walk mainly on an old fire trail  with about 500m on a single file path through thick forest. This section goes past a small cascade which is a narrow slit in the rock. In keeping with the Womens theme, it has been described as a vulva in rock! We will have lunch at a lookout over MainArm with views as far as the Tweed valley. There is an option to cool off in a small pool below a cascade up above Boogarem Falls. Grade 3. Leaders Cass 0402 503 540, Diana 0408 103 542