Three days notice must be given to the Leader if you want to participate in any of the events.

Club cycling events are held on many days each week. See the Cycling Page for further details. See the Qigong Page for details of regular Qigong sessions in Byron Bay and Ballina.

February 3 to 8, Walls of Jerusalem, Tasmania, Grade 4, maximum 6 FULLY BOOKED

The Walls of Jerusalem area is a spectacular labyrinth of alpine lakes and tarns, dolerite peaks, ancient but fragile forests of Pencil Pines and unique alpine vegetation. It is arguably one of the most beautiful places in Australia, with its classic Tasmanian rugged and jagged wildness. We’ll spend 5 days in this wilderness. The exact track is still being worked through.

To be eligible for this walk, you must have 1) reasonable thru-hike / pack-walking experience, 2) good fitness and 3) a gear setup suitable to -2 degrees Celsius.

Leader Michelle M MichelleSSMartignoni@gmail.com

Sunday 9 February- Boogarem Falls. abseil

Meet at Koonyum Range Road . Drive to top of falls. 150m walk in with 30m drop. Establish rope for climb out. Then do the 100m straight drop no shelves. The climb out requires prusiking a 30m rope. Slippery slope . Could get wet but wetsuit not required. Leader Shane abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com 0427557823

Sunday February 9 Minyon Falls Circuit Nightcap NP POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 16 !!!!!

We will meet at the Minyon Falls Car Park before travelling to Minyon Grass where we start our walk. We descend to the base of Minyon Falls where we will stop for morning tea. Some rock scrambling will be necessary. We then retreat to the crossing of Repentance Creek which is made by rock hopping. A delightful rainforest walk ensues with a slow climb eventually ending up on the top of Quondong Falls. Here we will have lunch. We return via the cliff top to Minyon Falls where hopefully there will be enough vehicles left to transport us the short distance to Minyon Grass. Here we will enjoy an afternoon tea. Walkers normally bring a plate of something to share, biscuits are fine, and a thermos of hot water to make a beverage or a flask of a cold drink. Please bring a picnic chair. It will be a hot day no doubt, so everyone must bring 2 litres of water with sufficient food for the walk. Sturdy walking boots will be worn. If you are unsure whether your footwear will be acceptable, contact Ian beforehand. Map Huonbrook Distance 10-12 km. Grade 2 Leader Ian 0459496194

February 10 to 14, Tarkine Rainforest, Tasmania, Grade 5-6, maximum 8 FULLY BOOKED

So inspired by the magical, misty world of the Tarkine Rainforest from the club’s last Tarkine adventure, this leader wants to do it all again! While we in the Northern Rivers enjoy rainforests, there’s nothing quite like the enchanted mossy wonderland of the Tarkine. The strong smell of myrtle, the vividness of the bright green moss, the twistiness of the ancient trees and the purity of the rushing waters can kind of get into your system.

This is a very physically challenging pack walk, with wild river crossings in high, cold rivers, scrambling and steep climbing in often cold and rainy conditions, even in February.

To be eligible for this walk, you must have 1) very sound off-trail thru-hike / pack-walking experience, 2) excellent fitness and 3) a submersible waterproof gear setup suitable to -2 degrees Celsius.

Leader Michelle M MichelleSSMartignoni@gmail.com

February 16 to 20, Du Cane Range, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park Grade 5, maximum 6 walkers

A late addition to Michelle's upcoming Tasmanian schedule if any experienced packwalking members are free and interested in joining us.

Rough Outline - Depart Devonport 15th Feb.

Catch ferry up Lake St Clair, Overland Track, Pine Valley Track, Acropolis Track, Mount Eros, The Labyrinth Track, Cross country to Mount Gould, Gould Plateau Track, Overland Track along Lake Saint Clair. A beautiful, rugged, part of Tasmania. Remote area campsites, ultimate schedule dependent on weather and group.

Leader Tony Lydon Tonylydon1@gmail.com

Saturday 15 and Sunday16 February- Kinnanes and Watsons abseil- Koreelah Car Camp

Two iconic venues. Most of the drops are at least 70m . Wetsuit required.

Leader Shane abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com 0427557823

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 February - Lower Eden Creek & Smith's Creek Iron Pot Abseiling Camp

Saturday we will get to do the lower falls missed last time. Then on Sunday we will fill in the Smith Creek section from our last start point down to where we saw the waterfall. Leader Shane abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com 0427557823

Wednesday February 26 to Tuesday March 17 2020 NZ Cycling Itinerary FULLY BOOKED

The event starts on 26th February at noon at Auckland Airport where we collect a 12-seater minibus and bike carrier from Maugers Rentals. It is anticipated that all participants will take a turn at driving. Copies of driving licences will be needed to be sent over before the trip. The option is to bike hire from Natural High at the airport who will also store the cycle boxes from Australia for those who ride their own bike. The cost of hiring is $335 for the 20 days. The bike recommended is an Avanti Discovery 3.

After picking up the vehicles and bikes, we drive to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. The stay here for three nights has optional activities including a cruise, a cycle to Waitangi Treaty Grounds followed by a walk to Haruru Falls, or a walk or cycle on Russell Island. We then cycle to the west coast on the Twin Coast Cycle Trail via Horeke and a ferry to Rawene. Then it's part of the Kauri Coast Cycleway to Dargaville via the Waipoua Forest. From Dargaville, we drive to Thames, staying four nights, where we cycle the Hauraki Rail Trail and do some sight-seeing/walking in the Coromandels. We then move on to Rotorua for two nights where the Thermal Trail will be enjoyed by all. The next trail is The Timber Trail which will last for two days and we will stay for one night at the Timber Trail Lodge. Staying three nights in Turangi, we hope to walk the Tongariro Crossing if weather permits, regarded by many as the best one day walk on the planet. Our last two nights (with a visit to Taupo on the way) will be spent closer to Auckland at the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park near the black sand beach where we will continue with some walking or cycling before returning to the airport on March 17th.

Ron L. is organising the cycling, Ruth D is organising the accommodation. Ian P is organising the transport and bike hire. To register, contact Ruth D 0427846372. Once registration is confirmed please transfer a $250 non-refundable deposit to the club trip away account, Northern Rivers Bushwalkers Club BSB 062565 Account No. 10869944. Please reference your payment by NZ followed by your surname. Should you wish to hire a bike please email Ian with your height measurement

Saturday February 29 Nunga Rocks, Rowlands Creek and Hells Hole Falls, Mt Jerusalem NP

Starting from the locked gate on Middle Ridge Rd we will follow it and then Clay Pot Rd down to Rowlands Creek. After the creek crossing the Nunga Rd leads very steeply up to Nunga Rocks. Grade 3. When we return to Rowlands Creek we have an option to follow it upstream to the base of Hells Hole Falls and scramble up the side of it. Grade 4. Then we walk back via Sand Ridge Rd to Middle Ridge Rd and the locked gate. Distance 11km. Limit 10 walkers.

Leader Peter W 0429 950 352 peterdubilu@yahoo.com.au

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