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.

Friday to Sunday November 1-3 Abseiling Camp Koreelah POSTPONED until Rain

Friday - late arrive and camp for the night ready for early start.

Saturday - Drive the Head and Spring Roads to Kinnanes. Canyoning / abseil all in water 5m, 20m , 50m and 70m exposure to heights on the way in. Back to the Koreelah Camp for the night.

Sunday - Drive White Swamp Road to the Border, walk the fence line towards Mt Clunie. Then to Watsons Waterfall for canyoning / abseil all in water 15m , 40m and 10m. Quite a simple abseil a bit of walking involved. Should be finished relatively early.

Leader Shane 0427557823 abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com

Saturday 2 November 3 Peaks in a Day: Boyds Butte and the Cougals CANCELLED DUE TO BUSHFIRE

850m elevation rise, 8km return, 9hr return, Grade 6, Map Springbrook

Starting at Cougal Cascades Picnic Area in Springbrook National Park, we climb up to Boyds Butte very steeply off track through dense vegetation, then cross over to East Cougal and finally West Cougal - hence ‘3 Peaks in a Day’. There are views towards the coast from Boyds Butte and magnificent views over the Tweed Caldera from East Cougal.

We’ll aim to have morning tea on Boyds Butte and then lunch on East Cougal, and climb West Cougal after lunch before returning. Upon returning the same way, everyone will be rewarded for their hard work with a refreshing swim in the stunning cascades.

This will be an early start because we want to leave plenty of time at the end for swimming and afternoon tea. It's a long day, a very steep climb three times over, including some scrambling up rocks with potentially some use of rope involved, and pretty much all off-trail. Some people may choose to sit out 1 peak or 2, if they need a rest. Though even without climbing all the peaks, there is still plenty of steep elevation.

MUST BRING minimum 2L of water, plenty of food and snacks to keep you going, gloves and gaiters for off-trail use, rain gear and first aid kit. GOOD IDEA TO ALSO BRING Trekking pole for the creek crossing and the steep descent, warm gear, head torch & emergency blanket.

Leader Michelle Martignoni michellessmartignoni@gmail.com, 0405 548 707

Saturday November 2 Terania Creek and Devil's Teeth, Nightcap NP

This is a beautiful full-day walk along Terania Creek before we move off-trail and climb to a peak called Devil's Teeth, where we will enjoy some views. There is mild exposure. We then climb back down to the creek another way. While the walk is not long in terms of distance (approximately 5km), it's a full-day walk because much of it is off-trail. There will be a few opportunities to cool off in the creek. Grade 4-5, Limit 12.

Leaders: Michelle M MichelleSSMartignoni@gmail.com & David R david.rob1367@gmail.com 0427 298339

Saturday November 2 Terania Creek and Beech Creek, Nightcap NP FULLY BOOKED

A walk on the wild side. Retrace the walk up to Cracie's Crag and then when reaching Beechs Creek follow it upstream to the McNamara's Road Escarpment. We may even reach the escarpment top and who know what we may find. Grade RECCE, Limit 5.

Leaders: Shane abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com 0427557823

Sunday November 3 Broken Head Walk CANCELLED!!!

Scenic coastal walk, starting at the Broken Head caravan park, to Snapper Rocks (morning tea) then to Whites Beach and a walk back along Seven Mile Beach Rd with lunch at the end. A couple of steep climbs over headlands with slight height exposure and mild scratchy sections. Some rock hopping required. Low tide is at 7:09am, high at 1:42pm. Approximately 7 km, grade 4. Leader Ruth 0427846372

Sunday November 3 Evans River Kayak

A leisurely day of drifting up the river on the incoming tide stopping for lunch in the headwaters of Brandy Arm Creek before drifting back again. Leader Simon 0421 705 848

Saturday November 9 Abseil Mackays #3 Terania POSTPONED DUE TO BUSHFIRE

Walk up Mackays and scramble / rockhop down the creek to the escarpment. Two main pitches first is about 25m to a ledge and then a 70 to the bottom. A rock scree no pool. Then a rockhop down to Terania and back to the cars. A full day, pretty easy but a big drop. Leader Shane 0427557823 abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com

Saturday November 9 Nemarotu, Wilsons Creek CANCELLED DUE TO BUSHFIRE

3 hour morning walk around Barbara's wildlife protected rainforest that has been regenerated from an old dairy farm over the last 40 years. There is an easy scramble up to the Koonyum plateau at the back of the property. Views down the 30m waterfall and an optional boulder hop down the creek, returning past the spring. Grade 3

The BBQ will be available after the walk to grill some veges or your meat and we can have a long lunch together with a few drinks. Leader Barbara 6684 0378

Sunday November 10 Upper Rocky Creek Scramble, Nightcap NP CANCELLED DUE TO BUSHFIRE

We will drive AWDs up North Rocks Rd to the locked gate, walk up to the 4 ways, then down Tungun Rd with morning tea at the Creek. Because the creek bed is so dry, we should be able to walk all the way up the rocks instead of frequent scrambling into the jungle at the side of the slippery sections. We will return via Gibbergunyah Rd. Grade 4. Leader Steve 0414 312 917 no texts please

Sunday November 10 Northern Circuit, Goonengerry NP CANCELLED DUE TO BUSHFIRE

We will meet at the car park at the end of Mill Road and then enjoy eight kilometres of gently undulating track through the old growth forest of Goonengerry National Park. With overall elevation gain of 255m, this walk along a well-maintained track is a good introduction to our beautiful north coast forests. There are a number of (dry) creek crossings and some views towards the north. Bring morning tea to have on the trail. After finishing the walk, we could go the cafe at Federal for lunch, or have a picnic lunch in the park opposite the cafe or head off home. There are no facilities at the National Park. Grade 1-2, approximately 2.5 hours of walking. Leader Karen 0400247599

Sunday November 10 Nightcap NP cycle walk swim cycle CANCELLED DUE TO BUSHFIRE

We will mountain bike along Rummery Road from the junction with the Nightcap Range Road, then walk off track a section of Gibbergunyah Creek past several waterfalls and swimming holes, then climb back onto Rummery Road to cycle back to the junction. Grade 5 Leader Simon 0421 705 848

Saturday November 16 Cape Byron Lighthouse Circuit CANCELLED

We will meet at our place in Byron Bay at 2.00pm for an extensive lighthouse walk. Please bring some food for dinner afterwards. It should take approx. 3 1/2 hours incl. coffee break at lighthouse kiosk, so we should be back at our place at around 5.30pm for dinner. Grade 2. Leaders Gerd and Inga ph 0412 298540 or email designerteas@gmail.com

Sunday November 17 Rummery, Tungun and Peates Mtn Rd circuit, Whian Whian SCA CANCELLED DUE TO BUSHFIRE

15km circuit with short car shuttle: Grade 2: approx 5 hours walking

Meet at Rummery Park near Minyon falls and we will car shuttle 2.5km to the start of the Rummery Management trail. Downhill (thank goodness) for 1.5km to Rocky creek which we cross on the causeway. Uphill (Oh No) gradually for 5km or so to the junction with Tungun Rd. Then 3.5km to Peates Mountain Rd and a 5km walk on the fire trail mostly downhill back to Rummery park. For the birdwatchers we will be looking for the Regent Bowerbird and the Paradise Riflebird. All of the walk will be in old growth forest with plenty of stops and shaded all the way. There might be the odd leach so bring insect repellant. Bring little lunch, BIG lunch and afternoon tea to share back at Rummery Park. Leaders: Mark and Karen 0457 788300

Sunday November 17 Abseil Mulgum Falls Mt. Nardi POSTPONED DUE TO BUSHFIRE

Along the escarpment from the usual 90m double pitch there is another waterfall from memory about 50m . We will go and check it out . We will take ropes. Grade Recce Leader Shane abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com

Saturday November 23 Wilson River Paddle CANCELLED

We launch at the boat ramp under Ballina St bridge / Bruxner Highway (B60) in Riverside Park, off Victoria St, Lismore and go up the river towards Boatharbour or Leycester Creek with the incoming tide for about three hours and then return with the outgoing tide at lunch time. The river banks are steep and therefore a suitable spot for lunch is uncertain. Afternoon tea will be back at Lismore boat ramp in the park. Bring morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a sense of adventure.

Leader Tess D. Text please to register 0448-837372

Saturday/Sunday November 23/24 Walk/kayak/bush tucker weekend, Sawtell NSW

Trip Leader: Lucy Baker lucy.baker@path2u.com.au, 0420664631

Saturday 23rd November.

10 AM - 2 PM. Bush tucker cultural walk along the Bulungal Walk, which is part of the Coffs Creek walk, with Uncle Mark Flanders, Gumbaynggirr Elder and Knowledge Holder. Uncle Mark grew up on the banks of Coffs Creek and has a vast wealth of knowledge of this area which he loves to share through his own cultural education business and as a NSW National Parks Discovery Ranger. Cost depends on the number of persons but for a group of 15 is $35 per person. We will then keep on walking the Coffs Creek walk (which is an 8.6 km circuit, grade = 1) and putting our new bush tucker skills to the test including a peruse through the Coffs Botanic Gardens.

3pm-5pm. For those wanting a wander, walk along Bongil Bongil National Park Beach – just across Bonville Creek (thigh deep water) from the Sawtell Caravan Park. For those feeling like a paddle we will be doing a kayak in Bonville Creek following the Pine Creek arm (launch just next to the caravan park). Alternatively there are great café’s and a movie theatre in Sawtell, and good surfing body/surfing on the main beach if you feel like chilling for the afternoon.

Sunday 24th November CHANGED DUE TO PARK CLOSURE

9am – 4pm For those feeling like a good steep walk we will be walking part of the Syndicate Trail up to Stony Creek Lookout (great views) and return in Dorrigo NP. This is a heritage timber hauling trail and there is still some hoop pine on the top of the escarpment as well as some Antarctic Beech trees. The trail is good and well-formed but relentlessly steep in places so will give your legs a good workout. It can be pretty slippery going down. It goes through about 800m elevation from near the Never Never Creek up to the Dorrigo Escarpment and covers about 11km. We can cool off with a swim back down at the bottom in Never Never Creek in the Promised Land (which flows into the Bellinger River). The start and end of the walk is Adams Lane near Gleniffer which is about 30 minutes drive along a dirt road from Sawtell. Grade 4.

Alternative: For those not wanting a steep walk there are flat walking options along local beaches and headlands, or further kayaking. Also an all day fundraising event is being at the Coffs Regional Botanic Gardens called Heart and Soul, which could be worth checking out.

Suggested accommodation: Sawtell Caravan Park (Big4) – tent, van or there are some excellent cabins with great views. Organise your own accommodation. Details below:

https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/nsw/north-coast/sawtell-beach-holiday-park

BIG4 Sawtell Beach Holiday Park, 5 Lyons Rd, Sawtell NSW 2452, Australia Call 1800 200 555

Saturday/Sunday November 23/24 Canyoning Stag's Head Creek (AKA Burnett Gorge) CANCELLED DUE TO BUSHFIRE

One of the best. All in water (if it rains). Saturday arrive and do the 7 smallish drops through the canyon. Camp Saturday Night at the fence. Sunday poke about up Stag's Head Creek above the canyon, a lovely creek below Mt Clunie. 4WD required to get to the campsite. Leader Shane abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com

Friday to Sunday November 29 to December 1 Abseiling Camp Koreelah POSTPONED UNTIL RAIN

Friday - late arrive and camp for the night ready for early start.

Saturday - Drive the Head and Spring Roads to Kinnanes. Canyoning / abseil all in water 5m, 20m , 50m and 70m exposure to heights on the way in. Back to the Koreelah Camp for the night.

Sunday - Drive White Swamp Road to the Border, walk the fence line towards Mt Clunie. Then to Watsons Waterfall for canyoning / abseil all in water 15m , 40m and 10m. Quite a simple abseil a bit of walking involved. Should be finished relatively early.

Grade hard and wet ,Leader Shane 0427557823 abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com

Saturday November 30 Nemarotu, Wilsons Creek SHORT NOTICE WALK

3 hour morning walk around Barbara's wildlife protected rainforest that has been regenerated from an old dairy farm over the last 40 years. There is an easy scramble up to the Koonyum plateau at the back of the property. Views down the 30m waterfall and an optional boulder hop down the creek, returning past the spring. Grade 3

The BBQ will be available after the walk to grill some veges or your meat and we can have a long lunch together with a few drinks. Leaders Barbara 6684 0378 and Steve 0414 312 917

Saturday November 30 Chowan Creek Mt Jerusalem NP CANCELLED BECAUSE IT IS CLOSED UNTIL DEC 7

We will rock hop and scramble down Chowan Creek from Unicorn Falls near South Chowan Road and then up the tributary creek to the base of Sphincter Falls. Then we walk up a very steep slope to the road and follow it back down to the cars and a dip in the creek. Map Burringbar, Grade 4 to 5, Distance 4km, Limit 10 walkers.

Leader David W davewar42@gmail.com

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