Mar
01
2025 Past Event
Sunset walk to Robinsons Lookout, East Lismore Mar 1
Robinsons Lookout
17:00 – 19:00
This is a short walk on a formed path in Wilsons Park up to a lookout over Lismore and surrounds. View the sunset colours and if you are lucky, you may spot a Koala! Grade 2, Leader Kerrie 0432 872 148 pimm.kerrie@bigpond.com Meet at the top car park behind the Golf club off Robinsons Road in East Lismore.
Feb
28
2025 Past Event
Social Evening with food, chat and presentations
Centennial Circuit
18:00 – 20:00
We have another exciting social evening with presentations by Lucy Baker, with contributions from David Roland on their recent experiences from the Great Ocean Walk in Victoria. Sandy Pimm talking about her kayaking trip down the Macleay River and a presentation from Jason Little and Kate Woods, the commercial operators for the new Gidjuum Gulganyi 39-kilometre multi-day walk in the Tweed Byron hinterland. We'll also mention future multi-day walk ideas. Bring camping and hiking equipment that you wish to sell or swap or give away. Bring snacks/plate to share and what you'd like to drink with plenty of time for chatting. Expect the presentations to start at 7 pm. Grade 0. Non-members very welcome. Location 2/59 Centennial Crt, Byron Bay.
Feb
22
2025 Past Event
Broken Head Coastal loop
Broken Head Beach
08:00 – 14:00
A lovely loop walk along Broken Heads beaches and headlands. We meet at 7.45am at Suffolk Park Bakery to grab a coffee and car pool to the start of the walk, leaving the bakery at 8.00am. At low tide it's possible to scramble around the rocky outcrops between the beaches and explore rock pools and swim in hidden coves, This walk requires rock scrambling skills and an ability to feel at ease on uneven rocky surfaces. No specialist climbing skills are needed. We walk along Seven mile beach road for some distance and sandshoes, the usual sun protection, water and snacks are essential. Leader David Froggatt. 0402 470 546. Grade 2 to 3
Feb
21
2025 Past Event
Sunset walk Arakwal National Park Byron Bay
Pacific Vista Drive
18:00 – 19:30
We will meet at the end of Pacific Vista Drive, Byron Bay at 6 pm. Dress for the weather and bring a small backpack or tote bag with whatever you need. We'll walk through the heath towards Tallows Beach, then behind the dunes before dropping onto the beach towards Cape Byron. We'll return by another track through the heath taking us up to a glorious spot to watch the sun go down around 7.30 pm. Bring drinks and snacks for this if you'd like. Grade 2. Leader David Roland. Enquiries: david@davidroland.com.au
Feb
08
2025 Past Event
Bush regeneration talk & walk - Lennox Point to North Boulders - Feb 8
Lennox Point
08:30 – 10:30
We will start at Lennox headland and wander along a formed path through the bush to discuss some threatened species translocations, then continue south and off-track near the beach to consider restoration in various stages. Expert Bob Smineux of Bushland Restoration Services will discuss the background, methods and results for this project undertaken for Ballina Shire Council. Vegetation we will visit includes Littoral Rainforest, freshwater wetlands, Paperbark wetlands and coastal dune vegetation, as well as former cleared paddocks now planted. Wear a hat and bring water essential. Leader Sandy 0415 239 620 Grade 2, 5km plus inroads
Jan
18
2025 Past Event
Simpson Creek, Brunswick Heads - paddle Saturday January 18 2025
1st Brunswick Heads Scout Hall
09:30 – 13:00
We will follow the high tide up from Brunswick Heads and then through Tyagarah Nature Reserve. The water is generally crystal clear at high tide, and you may find stingrays and fish are easy to spot, while birdlife abounds. We will explore a side branch on the way to get up close to mangroves and wildlife, then lunch on a large sandy bank at the halfway point. From there we can continue south - a 3 hour paddle from Brunswick will bring us to Tyagarah airstrip - or we can return to Brunswick Heads after lunch,  judging by participants willingness or otherwise. Life jackets are ideal but not essential as it is a small protected coastal estuary. Must be able to swim well. Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen and mozzie repellent (just in case). Bookings essential: Contact with leader essential. Leader: Sandy sandylpimm@gmail.com 0415 239 620 Free event for members, $5 for guests Meet details Meet at the scout hall on South Beach Road (head for the surf club and its nearly opposite) at 9.30am for a 10am start. I have a double sit on top kayak spare if anyone needs to borrow one – they might have to help with transport though. The other option is to hire a kayak from Brunswick Heads https://www.brunswickboathire.com.au/kayak-hire
Jan
17
2025 Past Event
Overnight Terania Creek 17-19 Jan
Protesters Falls walking track
17-01-2025 17:00 – 19-01-2025 15:00
Meeting at the Protesters Falls picnic area at 5pm Friday, we will hike into the Terania Basin for about an hour before setting up camp. On Saturday we will hike further up the Creek, then climb to The Crags which give an aerial view of the whole Basin. Then a scramble back into the Creek and a short distance up Beech Creek to where we camp in a clearing just below a large swimming hole with a lovely cascade. On Sunday we return via the Camels hump and the base of the 100m waterfall on Batcave Creek, which is above the 60m Protester Falls.  Because of summer heat, these are very short distances with lots of swimming and will suit anyone new to overnight hiking. Please phone Steve with any questions. 0424312917 Assistant leaders, Pauline & Berri 
Jan
15
2025 Past Event
Unicorn Falls-Whiskey Creek, NOW Wed 15 Jan
Murwillumbah Road & Brunswick Terrace
08:00 – 16:00
The plan is to follow Day 1 of the new 4-day hinterland trail from Manns Rd Main Arm, past Unicorn Falls and along the new paths in the Whiskey Creek area and finishing up Middle Ridge Rd. We will meet at 8am in Mullumbimby, details will be emailed out on Saturday. Although this is all on-track, there are quite a few ups and downs, so it could be a bit of a workout. Bring swimmers, snacks and lunch. Grade 3, leader Steve 0414 312 917 We meet at the Federation Bridge, cnr Murwillumbah Road & Brunswick Terrace Mullumbimby. 7.45 for an 8am departure.
Dec
20
2024 Past Event
Overnight Lost Valley, 20-22 Dec
Wanganui
20-12-2024 17:00 – 22-12-2024 15:00
Meeting on Friday at 5pm, we climb up above the Wanganui Waterfall and slide into the never-logged Lost Valley and set up camp by 7pm. In the morning we clamber up to Lyrebird Falls where you can take a shower that has cascaded down 50m. We then scrambled up a shoot to the top of the Falls where we get a panoramic view over this box canyon full of bright green rainforest trees. There is the option to return to the cars on Saturday arvo or camp Saturday night with exploration of the main waterfall and other parts of the valley, returning to the cars by mid arvo. Beginner campers welcome, with assistance to rent gear from the Club. Grade 4, leader Steve M 0414312917, assistant leader Kathy L.
Dec
14
2024 Past Event
Hells Hole Falls Christmas walk Saturday 14 December
Middle Ridge Road
08:30 – 15:00
A Christmas walk along the gorgeous and unspoilt Rowland’s Creek to the base of Hells Hole in Mount Jersulalem National Park. We'll do a nature connection activity to settle our nervous system which can be frayed at this time of year and then have laughs with a few nature-based games. We will walk along the creek to the base of Hells Hole waterfall to a deep waterhole for swimming, lunch and chats. Bring along a treat to share as we chill by the waterhole. A beautiful and cool spot. Grade 3 walk with some rock hopping along the creek. There is a 2 km descent down a good trail to the creek and we will return the same way. Less than 6 kms walking in all. Leader: David Roland Enquries: david@davidroland.com.au Assisted by Steve Millard and Sandy Pimm. I will send out a group email Thursday evening with the meeting details and any last minute changes.
Dec
07
2024 Past Event
Beginners Overnight Hike Dec 7,8
07-12-2024 08:00 – 08-12-2024 16:00
This is a chance to learn the skills of multi day hiking from experts in the Club. The emphasis is on planning the lightest pack possible and choosing lightweight food, rather than covering long distances each day, while still visiting some amazing rainforest and swimming spots in Nightcap. We are also thinking of starting at 6pm on the Friday night and hiking 90 minutes to our cliff top camp. We will have a zoom meeting at 7pm on Tuesday Nov 26th to plan a packing list. Grade 3, leader Steve, 0414 312 917
Nov
30
2024 Past Event
Boogeram Falls Nov 30
Koonyum Range Road & Wilsons Creek Road
08:00 – 14:00
This is a slow and easy off track hike up and down several of the shady creeks that join before plunging more than 100m below the Koonyum Range. Plenty of pools to get wet in this hot time of the year.  Meeting at 8am at the cnr Koonyum Range Rd and Wilsons Creek Rd, Wilsons Creek to carpool as there is limited parking at the Waterfall Grade 3, leader Steve, 0414312917
Nov
26
2024 Past Event
Overnight Gear Planning
2/59 Centennial Cct
19:00 – 21:00
Lucy and I will go through the lightweight equipment and lightweight food for overnight hiking, leading into our beginners hike 6-8 Dec. If you can't attend in person we can send you a zoom invitation after you have registered for a free ticket. All welcome. Steve 0414312917
Nov
23
2024 Past Event
Evans Head Heathlands walk Saturday, 23 November
Evans Head Beach
08:30 – 15:00
Join me for a walking tour of the Evans Head heathlands where the native flowers are blossoming. This will be a leisurely stroll along the heathland tracks where we can observe birds, flowers and insects. Bring you camera, binoculars, drawing materials or none of these, as we take time to enjoy this pristine heathland. We'll walk down to the beach for a lunchtime dip and walk back along the coast to our vehicles. I haven't mapped out the exact route yet because I have been away. However, there are plenty of options and we can even decide on the day. Meet at 8.30 am at the BP Service Station at the intersection of Bruxner Highway and the motorway to carpool and head on to Evans Head which is 30 minutes drive away. We aim to commence our walk from Evans Head by 9.15am. Leader David Roland Enquries: david@davidroland.com.au
Nov
16
2024 Past Event
Optus trail Saturday Nov 16
Mrs Birdy
08:30 – 12:00
An easy 8km walk, starting and finishing with coffee (if you like) at Mrs Birdy in South Golden Beach. We walk through the streets and up the hill to the start of the Optus trail and then through Eucalypt forest and Melaleuca wetlands to the beach. High tide is at 10.30 (1.8m) so there may be some soft sand or bare foot walking for a couple of Km back to South Golden Beach. There are also a couple of creek crossings, generally not more than ankle deep, so walking sandals or old sandshoes are a good idea. Swimming is an option, bearing in mind that this beach is unpatrolled. Please do not park in the Mrs Birdy parking spots but on the road that leads down to the beach beside Mrs Birdy (Peter Street) or on the waterfront. We often finish well before 12pm The walk starts at 8.30am please arrive earlier if you want to grab a coffee. Grade 2, Leader Dave Froggatt, 0402470546
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