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.

Saturday 1st ~ Sunday 2nd June. Abseil Toonumbar N.P. 50m then 50m

Saturday drive up to the start of the walk. 2km track walk then bush for 500m to first abseil of 50m ish. Swim out of falls pool to rocks scarper down to the next 50m down off repeat procedure from first.

Retrieve equipment. Climb around the falls scarper to the next climb around the falls and retrieve equipment. Make our way back to the cars 2km.

Sunday morning Recce of the top half of Cobb o Corn creek starting just below the bottom falls. Limit of 10.

Leader Shane 0427 557823 or email abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com

(Thursday 23 May, 7pm &) Sat 1 - Sun 2 June. Overnight hiking workshop and camp-out.

This workshop on lightweight equipment and dehydrated food will show you how to pack for multi-day hikes which can get you to otherwise unreachable places as well as iconic walks like The Overland or the Larapinta.

We will follow this up with an overnight hike in Nightcap National Park: up Red Rd, camping on the Mt Jerusalem track near the lookout across Doon Doon valley. Day 2 is along the Nightcap track, past the tea tree lookout with views to Byron Bay, past the postman's tree and returning down North Rocks Rd. New people will be able to borrow some gear before they decide what to buy. Grade 3 Leader Steve 0414 312 917 millard.stephen@gmail.com

Sunday June 2 Doon Doon Saddle, Nightcap Bluff, Postman's Tree

Meeting at Wilsons Creek we will walk up Red Rd to Doon Doon saddle, join the historic Nightcap track up to Nightcap Bluff with views back to Byron Bay, then past the Postman's Tree and back down North Rocks Rd. It is around 500m vertical metres from the start to the highest point and approx 12km Grade 3. Leader Sally B. 6684 1866, 0423 285 747

3rd June Walcha > 5th June Armidale > 7th June New England N P > 10th June

You can attend all or any section of this trip. Book your own accommodation / camping.

Monday 3rd June STAY 2 nights at Walcha Caravan Park > has 12 cabins of varying configurations. Other accommodation available in area eg Motel, Air BNB etc. WALK: Meet 3pm for town walk > Open Air Gallery, Historic Building Walk.

Tuesday 4th June WALKS: Tia Falls, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. 38kms east of Walcha. Tia Falls 1.5km return; Tiara walk 5kms return; and Apsley Falls 19kms east of Walcha Gorge Rim Walk 450m and River Walk 500m and Oxley walk 3km return.

Wednesday 5th June Explore Walcha in morning eg outdoor sculpture park > Drive to Uralla >visit to Saumarez National Trust property. The historic house may not be open, but the grounds, farm buildings and extensive rose garden are. Dinner at Bowling Club (optional)

STAY: 2 nights at Armidale Tourist Park, 39 Waterfall Way

Thursday 6th June 10am Meet at Tourist Info Centre > Heritage Tour of Armidale 2.5 hours by bus. Donation. As the bus only has 15 seats, I will be booking ahead. Lunch at Armidale Art Gallery or elsewhere. WALK: Meet 2pm at Armidale Tourist Park > Gara Gorge 18kms drive > Threfall Circuit 5.5kms

Friday 7th June Drive to New England NP – approx. 65kms…..stopping at Wollomombi Gorge on the way.

WALK: Wollomombi Gorge – approx. 4kms or just lookouts….depending on time. STAY 3 nights at New England NP.

National Parks have 3 houses to rent in the park – The Residence, The Chalet, Tom’s Cabin – as well as a camping ground at Thungutti

1 house and 2 cabins are at www.twostyz.com.au > located at entrance to NP.

WALK: 2pm walk out to Wrights Lookout > using the Robinson’s Knob Trail. Meet at parking area just inside NP on right (near staff house). Walk is approximately 4.5kms return > easy walking but a short scramble up rocks to Wrights Lookout.

Saturday 8th June WALK: Starting at Tom’s Cabin > walk to Lyrebird Track and Tree Fern Valley > and return along top of escarpment – approx. 7kms and Cascades Circuit (4kms, 2 hours) will be added as another option. Steep and slippery sections on both walks.

Sunday 9th June WALK: Cathedral Rocks – out to Woolpack Rocks and back 12.6kms return; or shorter circuit around Cathedral Rock 5.8kms.

Monday 10th June WALK: 8.30am Starting at Banksia Point Picnic Area > Eagles Nest Track 2.5kms (2 hours) > has steep sections, walking poles recommended. This track goes past Weeping Rock…arriving at Point Lookout….then back the easier way to Banksia Point Picnic area.

Or Tea Tree Falls walk >Tom’s Cabin to Thungutti Camping – 45 minutes each way.

Contact Jenny at jbcobden@gmail.com However you can book accommodation before then – this is advisable for New England National Park.

Friday June 7 to Monday June 10 Conondale Range Great Walk, Sunshine Coast Hinterland CANCELLED

This is a well established Queensland Great Walk of 4 days over 56 km, from the valley through deep gorges to the top of the Conondale Range and back again. We will see ancient rainforest, cascading water falls, crystal clear creeks, tall open forest and expansive views. The walk-in-only camp sites have water and a toilet but no paper. To be eligible for this walk you must have 1) reasonable pack walking experience, 2) good fitness, 3) gear suitable for 5 degrees Celsius. Please contact me first and then pay your camp fees for Wongai walkers camp June 7, Tallowwood June 8 and Summer Falls June 9. It will cost just under $20 and can be completed online at https://qpws.usedirect.com/QPWS/default.aspx. Limit 8 walkers Grade 4

Leader Michelle M email MichelleSSMartignoni@gmail.com

https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/great-walks-conondale-range/about.html

Saturday 8 June 3838 Chasm Nightcap NP

We walk along fire roads, morning tea at a lookout near Snows Gully, then on to 3838 Gorge, not really a Gorge but a huge crack in the rock forming the escarpment overlooking the Wanganui Gorge and Coopers Creek. We walk along the bottom of the crack amidst lush rainforest and massive boulders. Some rock scrambling is required here. We climb out to a lookout for lunch. A small amount of exposure on the climb out. Return via a different route. Distance 10km Grade 3 Map Huonbrook

Leader Tom 0413398395

Saturday 8th or Sunday 9th June. Abseil South Chowan - Mt Jerusalem . 10m and 70m

If you haven't been there now is your chance.

Two Pitches 10m then 70m. Easy climb in and out. The seventy in usually in water with half in contact the other first half in the water and roots flow with no wall. A fun abseil.

Leader Shane 0427 557823 or email abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com

Saturday June 15 to Tuesday June 18 Yuraygir Coastal Walk FULLY BOOKED

Four day walk starting at Angourie through coastal heathland, along sandy beaches, rocky platforms and with four assisted river and creek crossings finishing at Red Rock. 65km walk with 18kms being the longest sections. Grade 3. Staying in shared cabins along the walk. Limit 10 NRBC members. Walk leaders Suzi R and Chris M. Contact Angela 0411728653 or angieo@internode.on.net to register and for accommodation information. For other information go to:

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/yuraygir-coastal-walk

Saturday June 15 - Paddle Bagotville Barrage.

No tidal flow issues here so a relaxed mid-late morning start from the Barrage paddling upstream into Tuckean Nature Reserve, exploring a protected wetland containing paddler friendly canals. Lunch will be enjoyed en route. Distance approximately 14 klms, grade easy – medium. Leader Winston. Text please to register 0414 99 77 22.

Thursday June 13 to Thursday June 20 Cycling in Alsace France FULLY BOOKED

We will be based at two towns during the week, Colmar and Osthouse. The cycle covers the wine growing areas of Alsace and is mainly on cycleways visiting small villages, Strasbourg and the Rhine valley. For full details please click on the link below.

https://www.eurobike.at/en/destinations/bike-tours-france/colmar-and-osthouse-based-in-two-hotels-8-days

Organiser Ian 0459496194

Thursday June 20 to Thursday July 4 Interlaken Switzerland FULLY BOOKED

The annual walking trip put on by a selection of Lancashire Rambling Clubs that has been supported in the last two years by approx 30 of our club members. The walks are spectacular away from the main tourist areas. The cost is reasonable. The whole experience is unforgettable. The staff at the hotel (Waldhotel Unspunnen) including the owner, Stefan are part of the “family”. The rambling clubs have been organising this trip for over 40 years and are experts in ensuring a fully enjoyable holiday on the best of the area’s spectacular walking trails. Social evenings are loads of fun. Click here for more information (from last year's trip). Organiser Ian 0459 496 194

Saturday 22 June Christies Creek Mooball NP

Mooball NP is south of Murwullumbah. Christies Creek is in a lovely rainforest valley nestled in the schlerophyll hills of the Burringbah Range that the old Pacific Highway (infamously) went over. We park off Cooradilla Road at the start of a fire trail (Baranbali Road) We walk east and go up and over Burringbah Trig down a scrambly slope to back on the fire road. We then branch off north on a ridge that descends to Christies Creek. We rockhop up the very pretty creek, heading south-westerly. Lunch by a sparkling pool. Up scramble out of the valley to Cooradilla Road then back to the cars. There is a possibillity of getting your boots wet if you slip on the rocks. Distance 11km Grade 3 Map Burringbar Leader Tom 0413398395

Saturday 22nd Sunday 23rd June Boy Scouts Abseiling Camp FULLY BOOKED

Instructors from NRBC have volunteered to take the scouts abseiling .

Instructors Phil S, Paul L, Debbie, Shane 0427 557823 or email abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com

Saturday 29th Sunday 30th June Abseiling Invitation to BBW Club Abseiling Leaders CHANGED

NRBC invitation event. We are welcoming 6 Brisbane Bushwalkers Club Abseiling Leaders

Camping at Rummery Park Saturday Boomerang Falls. Sunday Mackays #3 or #4

Leader Shane 0427 557823 or email abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com

Saturday June 29 Woodburn New Italy Cycle

This is the ride we did on Anzac Day, which we all enjoyed! It is a flat ride of approx 42km, with coffee at New Italy. The ride takes us through some scenic farm and bush. Leader Sue 0422946746

Saturday June 29 Rocky Creek Nightcap NP FULLY BOOKED

We will AWD up North Rocks Rd to the gate into Nightcap National Park, then walk down Tungun Rd and scramble up the waterfalls and cascades, over Gibbergunyah Rd and all the way up to the postman's track. Return will be through Doon Doon saddle and Oscars Rd. Grade 4. Leader Steve, 0414 312 917

Sunday June 30 Tuntable Falls Nightcap NP

A pleasant walk down through rainforest from Mt Nardi, all on track, to a T intersection where we turn right. A short distance on we again turn right and follow a closed track to the creek - will involve some bush bashing following an overgrown track to the top of the falls, returning the same way. A pretty walk of about 12 -14 km. Grade 3.

Leader Heike K. 0438 218 201 or email heikekerber@yahoo.com.au

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