This year we will host our tranquil moonlight walk on the night of the winter solstice.  Let’s walk under the light of the moon and bathe in the forest at nighttime – it feels like another world. We will gather at Goonengerry National Park, walk along an open trail without artificial light, spend 20 minutes at a sit spot, and then find our way through the forest to the waterfall to view Wanganui Gorge in full moonlight. We can finish with a hot cuppa. Grade 3 About 5 km 2-3 hours. You will need a headlamp, preferably a red light one for low light, and something to sit on. Leader David Email: david@davidroland.com.au

Check out this GREAT Bushwalking Leadership course available to all, which covers off on over 75 topics aimed at enriching The Team Spirit & Nature Connection of Leaders & Participants. So - please follow this link to complete the 'Hiking Leadership Walk' course/training.  Don't be put off by the $999 figure  - it is free if you use this code ...... BHC ...... and the link is  https://bushwalkingnsw-s-site.thinkific.com/collections Topics include:- Basic guidelines for Bushwalking Leadership.   Managing People to build Team Spirit and inner strength....... and many more. This is a very comprehensive course offering something for everyone. Any problems - email Bob B  bandibrockhill@bigpond.com

Starting at Mrs Birdy (after coffee if you arrive early) we walk west through South Golden Beach to the start of the Optus track which descends through Eucalypt woodland and Melaleuca wetlands to the beach. We then walk south along the beach, possibly with a swim en route, back to Mrs Birdy for lunch or a snack if the mood takes us. The walk is about 7km's with some uneven surfaces and probably some creek crossings which will result in wet feet, old sand shoes or sandles are a good option. The walk is grade 2 or 3 and should be easy for most people. It's a beautiful, half day, loop. Bring, shoes that you don;t mind getting wet, drnking water, hat etc. and swimmers. Leader - David Froggatt 0402 470 546

We've got another Ladies intro to multi day hiking coming up! 4 days walking along the epic coastline between Yamba and Red rock. This hike is beginner - intermediate and the perfect hike to introduce the joys of simply going bush. We'll be  spotting emus and wallabies and learning bushcraft and hiking skills along the way. An online info night will be organised closer to for more details on gear, food and general safety. Contact Lauren for more details. freerangechange@gmail.com  0473372825  Limited spots and you'll need to be a member of the club to come along for this one (you can get membership via this website) 

This is a favourite walk from Sharpe's Beach along the coast, past Boulder Beach, Pat Morton Lookout, the famous Lennox Head surf break and then a cafe break in Lennox village. We will return at an easy pace, or if you only want to walk one way you can discuss setting up a car shuffle. It is Lennox Festival on Saturday so Lennox   will be alive with stallsmusic and food. You may want to stay longer! We can work out what people would like to do on the day. Grade 2 with a couple of small steep bits. Leader Frances   0403 422 476  peep.doran@gmail.com, assistant leader Robbie. This is a dog friendly walk and I  (Frances) am bringing my dog "Paddy"

A beautiful walk up the side of the Wanganui/ Coopers creek valley to the top of the waterfall and the entrance to Lost Valley. From there we rock hop and scramble through untouched rainforest to the base of Lyrebird falls. We retrace our steps to get home. Swimming opportunities, bring your bathers. Not for the faint hearted. Mostly off track with some navigation required. Bring lunch, water and leaches may be plentiful. A stunningly beautiful walk on many levels. Grade 4 Leader, David Froggatt 0402 470 546. Please call or text for meeting point.

An exciting social evening with presentations by David Roland and companions who recently walked the Milford and Routeburn Great Walks in New Zealand, and Bob Brockhill illustrating his and Irene's recent adventures in the Snowy Mountains of NSW. Bring snacks/plate to share and what you'd like to drink. Time for chatting. Expect the presentations to start at 7 pm. Grade 0. Non-members very welcome. Location 2/59 Centennial Crt, Byron Bay. 

Caroline Jones tripped and fell foward while descending from the lookout. She has a badly sprained wrist which may need further treatment.... Brummies Lookout Loop is an 11km, grade 4 hike located in the Wollumbin National Park, New South Wales Meet: 8:30 am Tyalgum at “Flutterbies Cottage Café”, ready for 8:45am car departure – we can car pool from there for the 10-15 minute drive to trail head.     Return between 12-1pm           Spectacular 360 degree views  Advise to wear long pants & maybe bring bug spray. Contact Walks Leader Bob Brockhill via email bandibrockhill@bigpond.com Assistant Leader :- Douglas Orr     

Saturday night camping after our 19km hike between Mt Nardi and the Rummery campground relaxing around the camp fire. We will do a short walk on Sunday morning for those who want to loosen up from Saturday- or just chill out in this favourite campground.

We have reluctantly decided to postpone the planned Postman's Track hike until Saturday July 6 due to the incessant showery weather. We will still meet at Rummery Park Campground this Saturday to hike up Peates Mtn Rd to the seldom visited Secret Chasm on the edge of the Wanganui Gorge. There is an amazing waterfall that will be cascading down one wall of the chasm in this weather, something I haven't seen for years. If the showers get us too wet, we can easily turn back. In contrast, once we were to begin the Postman's Track, we would be committed to finish it because the party coming from the other end cannot be contacted to turn back as well. The new date for the Postman's track will have camping options. Grade 3: Leaders Nicole 0417217092, Steve 0414312917

Friday night camping so we can be ready for the 8am start for the Postmans track.

The Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk is a 45km pack-walk circuit with some additional side trips.  ANZAC Day Week-end:- 4 days, 5 nights, Grade 3. Spectacular views as we hike through eucalypt forests, rainforests, wetlands and granite tors with plenty of opportunities for a swim. Meet Wednesday afternoon/evening April 24th at Mulligans Hut Camping area. Approx Cost $25 per person which includes the option to stay the (5th) night at Mulligans Hut Camping area upon completion of walk (Sun Apr 28th) or ….. jump in the car & head home! Leader:- Bob Brockhill 0456 462 813  bandibrockhill@bigpond.com Co-Leader:- Cathy Hickling  0416 178 741 You will need a Park Entry Permit $8 per vehicle per day (unless you already have an Annual NSW Parks Pass).