From Koonyum Range Rd we have a new loop along the escarpment and cliffs of Upper Wilsons Creek with views into the Valley and the headwaters of the Wilsons River. We pop out to a lookout over Main Arm and the Tweed Valley, and back through the Crack. Bring lunch, 1 litre of water, long sleeves, long pants. This is a half day walk and you could skip lunch and leave before the rest of the group. Parts of the track are new so maybe grade 4 and the rest is grade 3. Some  showers are predicted for the afternoon but we should be finished before then. Leader: Steve, 0414312917 Assistant Leader: Diana 0408103542

Located at the mouth of Terranora Inlet in Tweed Heads, this is a great place to see coastal mangrove, saltmarsh and rainforest. The area is of special importance to the local indigenous community. Expansive vistas on the open water of the river combine with hidden corridors that harbour marvellous creatures to make this an endlessly exciting paddle trail. A paddle around the island takes around 2 hours. We will leave at high tide 9am so as to avoid paddling against the current as tidal flow can be strong in the Tweed River. Kayaks will be launched from Water St off Minjungbal Drive - be prepared to carry them a short distance to the sandy beaches. Once around the island we can continue up Terranora Creek or else do the ‘walk on water’ at Minjungbal Aboriginal Museum and and Cultural centre https://minjungbalmuseum.com.au/ Own kayak required or you can hire from Endless Summer SUP & kayak hire or Watersports Tweed on Kennedy Drive. Grade 3, need to be comfortable in a canoe due to current. Leader Sandy 0415 239 620 sandylpimm@gmail.com

Join us for a relaxed morning walk exploring one of the quieter and lesser-known natural areas of the Byron Shire. Beginning at Jones Road, we’ll follow the Quarry Trail through open eucalypt forest before joining the Central Trail, where we’ll wander beneath stands of ancient cypress pines and paperbark forest. This diverse reserve provides a wonderful opportunity to experience the changing vegetation and enjoy the peace of the bush. From the forest we’ll emerge onto New Brighton Beach, following the shoreline north behind the dunes with expansive coastal views and the chance to spot seabirds and marine life. Before Wooyung Beach Holiday Park we’ll turn inland, passing the site of the former Splendour in the Grass festival before returning to Jones Road to complete the loop. This is a mostly flat Grade 3 walk with plenty of opportunities to appreciate the area’s rich natural diversity, making it ideal for walkers who enjoy a leisurely pace and time to soak up the surroundings. Distance: approximately 10 km Grade: 3 (mostly flat) Finish: lunchtime/early afternoon Leader: David Roland Email: david@davidroland.com.au

A pleasant half day walk to a lovely little peak on the inner caldera of Wollumbin. There are stunning and unusual views from the top of Brummies lookout of Wollumbin and into Cedar Creek (one of the many). Rumor has it that the cedar getters used to climb up here to spot cedars. We meet at Flutterbies cafe in Tyalgum to car pool to the start of the walk (about 5min out of town) with coffee and lunch options in Tyalgum before and afterwards. The walk is a steep uphill on a firetrail followed by an even steeper uphill section of single track path involving a little scrambling. It requires a good level of cardiovascular fitness and leg strength for the down hill. Bring the usual, hat, water, snacks and comfortable footwear (sandshoes or boots) Grade 3 Leader David Froggatt 0402 470 546

Start your Sunday morning with a fast paced walk amongst the established rainforest of Rocky Creek Dam and Nightcap National Park. We will walk up along the Scrub Turkey track to Gibbergunyah Range Road firetrail and circle back around crossing Rocky Creek and on through open pasture to return to the picnic ground. Bring along a thermos and snack for some morning tea by the reflections of the water. Expect wet feet to cross the creek but it is easy to take your boots off. Allow 2.5 hours as the walk itself is approx. 11km. Please meet at 8.30 at the Rocky Creek Dam carpark. (Grade 2/3) Leader: Libby 04289387352

We meet in Wilsons Creek and then hike through the Doon Doon Saddle to the Tea Tree lookout with its sweeping views over an ancient volcanic plug, Mt Woolumbin, and the Border Ranges. We ascend along the historic Nightcap Track, past the famous Postman's Tree, past the second camp in the new Gidgum Gulganyi 4-day trail and then returning down North Rocks Rd. We ascend and descend about 500 vertical metres. This is planned as a workout for some of our members who are trekking for a month in Ladakh, India, in September but everyone is welcome. Grade 3 - 4. Leader Steve 0414312917. Assistant leader Ginette 0402171883

Byron Hikers Social Evening Please join us for an informative and supportive exchange of all things hiking. A night to welcome newcomers to the club and a chance for current members to gather without their packs.  This month we will hear from two longstanding members about their separate journeys throughout the summer months.    Bob Brockhill will talk about an adventurous Three Weeks in the Snowies and    David Roland will present  Walking the Bundian Way - From Summit to Sea. A journey along one of Australia's most significant cultural walking routes, tracing an ancient pathway from the high country to the coast.   Please bring along a plate of food to share and your own drinks .A folding chair would also be useful if you have one. We will be gathering at 6pm and presentations will commence from 7pm .  Venue : 2/59 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay   (Just opposite Reece Plumbing)  All members and guests welcome 

Join us for a special event, a forest bathing walk to a 1000-year-old tree on private property at The Pocket, culminating in spectacular views towards Byron Bay. We last did this walk with Timothee, who hosted us in recent years and the new owner of the property has invited us back. How lucky are we! The walk begins at the house and ascends a hillside through regenerated and ancient forest. By lunchtime, we will reach the top of the hill where breathtaking views await. More details to come. Grade: 3 Distance: approx. 4 km Leaders: David Roland and Cass Emanuel Enquiries: david@davidroland.com.au

We are going off-track from Upper Wilsons Creek through dense rainforest, Dave, the owner of the property that we pass through to get into Mt Jerusalem will be giving us a comentary on the different giant trees.  We then go past the Blue Lagoon, up the Rockslide to Rockface Rd, then circle back via a rainforested terrace just above the Wilsons River to the cars. We will be meeting in Wilsons Creek at 8am. This is all offtrack, definitely Grade 4, leader Steve 0414312917

Experience connection to nature through guided sensory and movement activities as we make our way along a coastal path that leads to a sit spot and lunch. Following the success of last year's collaboration we are offering another forest bathing and movement walk. Time for a swim and chatting over lunch. Grade 3   Leaders: David Roland and Sandi Middleton (movement and meditation teacher) Email: david@davidroland.com.au

Byron Hikers is offering a different and FREE version of our new 3 to 4 day Hinterland hike where we camp in alternative sites that make it an easier hike than the National Parks version that costs $173! We will be meeting in Mullumbimby on Saturday morning of this Long Weekend. We start hiking on the Whiskey Creek Trail in MainArm. We go past Hell Hole Falls, past the official Camp 1 and climb halfway up Mt Jerusalem where we have a great camp site which is on the headwater of the Wilsons River. Day 2: We climb over Mt Jerusalem which has 3 lookouts, each with a different view towards Mt Warning and into the Tweed Valley. Our second camp has another amazing view out over the Tweed. Day 3: We ascend past the TeaTree Lookout, past the famous Postman's Tree and exiting down North Rocks Rd. Grade 4, Leader Steve 0414312917    Grade 3. For more details PHONE Steve 0414312917

We will meet in Mullum with the 3-day hikers and give them a lift to the beginning of Whiskey Creek Rd in Main Aim. We will then hike most of the first day of the new Gidjuum Gulganyi Trail before finishing on Middle Ridge Rd with the option of a chilly swim at Hell Hole Falls. We descend into rainforest and rock-hop along a luxuriant section of the Creek. The trail then gently rises along an old logging trail until we reach Middle Ridge Rd with a 1km descent into Hell Hole Falls, then a gentle ascent back to the cars on Middle Ridge Rd. Expect to hear the rich melody of the Albert's Lyrebird calling through the rainforest. Grade 3: Leader Diana 0408 103 542