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.

Monday September 2 David Fleay Wildlife Park to Burleigh Heads return (Short n Easy = walk one-way)

This gentle, morning walk (paved) starts at the David Fleay Wildlife Park (DFWP) car park, skirting around the park, and following the Tallebudgera Creek until it winds up to a road, which then leads down to the Gold Coast Highway (GCH). Crossing the Highway, you then enter the Burleigh Heads National Park, and begin the coastal walk to Burleigh Heads for a rest and a coffee. The return walk will follow the inland bush walk through Burleigh Heads NP, and then the same route from the GCH to DFWP. Walkers can choose to walk back or take Uber/Taxi assistance for the return journey, (about $10 for up to 4 people per Uber vehicle). Grade 1 Distance 8 km round trip, or 4 km one-way. Leader: Wynne Henderson 0423 703 057

Saturday September 7 Brummies Lookout Wollumbin NP

We will walk from the gate on Condowie Rd and then follow Volcano trail which could be overgrown. As we approach the edge we will climb up the steep ridge NW to Brummies Lookout with great views and some loose scree on the way. After lunch we will follow the old track down to Brummies Rd and then back along Condowie Rd. Distance 10km Grade 3 Map Brays Creek

Leader Phil S philthepianoman@gmail.com (prefer e-mail) (0424 301221)

Sunday 8th September Basic Abseil Training Goonengerry NP

A beginner's course at Goonengerry. Build knowledge of gear and ropes and do a few drops progressing from 5m to 50m. Limited to 5 pupils.

Leader Shane abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com

Monday September 9 to September 28th Himachal Pradesh

Two walks make up this great trip-the Great Himalaya National Park trek (4 days) and the Bara Bhangal trek (12 days). Treks are at medium to high elevation. These walks will be led by the fantastic local guide and organizer Kapil Negri, whom the club used last year in Ladakh. The trip offers amazing value for money at approximately AU$120 per trekking day. and approx $70 per non trekking day. All accommodation, meals etc are included from the commencement of the trip in Chandigarh to its conclusion in Dharamsala. Participants will need to organize their own flights to and from the start of the trip. Delhi is the nearest international airport. Geoff Bartram, a well-known Australian mountaineer and tour guide, will once again accompany us. A full schedule can be supplied on request. If you would like to find out more, contact NRBC leaders Ruth and Bill on 0409151378, or email stromaedgar@gmail.com.

Wednesday September 11 and 12 Camp at Mann River NR

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/mann-river-nature-reserve

This camp will be on the way to Mt Kaputar. On Thursday we will walk along Mann River and up to Tommys Rock Lookout. 8km return grade 3 Leader David R 0427 298339 david.rob1367@gmail.com

14th September Abseil Mackay #4 Nightcap NP

Start at Terania Picnic Area climb up Mackays Road for a few k's then head down the creek can be scratchy then a 10m to ledge and a 40m to the next then a 50m to the deck. Scramble / rockhop down the creek to Terania wade across and walk back to the cars. A thrilling day expect to get really wet.

Leader Shane abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com 0427557823

Thurs 12 to Thurs 19 Sept Mt Kaputar and Warrumbungle National Parks, NSW FULLY BOOKED

Fully booked, but names will be accepted for waiting list.

This is a 2-part trip. You can join for one section or both. The size of the group will be limited. National Park camping grounds at both locations have hot showers and flushing toilets. Drinking water is not provided so bring water for drinking and cooking. It is not possible to book sites ahead at either location. At Mt Kaputar, you pay in envelope at campsite (bring change to do this); and at Warrumbungle, you pay at National Parks visitor centre.

ITINERARY – SECTION 1

Thursday 12th Drive to Glenn Innes and stay night - book own accommodation and arrange dinner together (optional). This stopover is to make our drive the next day manageable.

Friday 13th Drive to Inverell > Sawn Rocks – 1.5 km return walk and BYO lunch. Drive to Narrabri > Mt Kaputar National Park.

Mount Kaputar National Park – 3 nights

Caravans are not allowed on the steep road to Mt Kaputar. There is camping at Dawsons Spring with limited camper trailer parking. There is another campsite at Bark Hut if required. There are 3 small National Park cabins at Dawsons Springs. These can be booked 12 months in advance.

Saturday 14th Short walks Bundabulla circuit 3 kms (medium) walk and Lindsay Rock Tops 2kms (easy); 2kms return walk to summit; drive to Mt Coryah walk 4km return (medium); and Nature Trail 1.4kms return (easy) near campsite.

Sunday 15th

Car shuffle > Kaputar Plateau walk (medium/hard) 6kms; and later the Governor Track 2kms (medium) return. Watch sunset at Mt Kaputar summit with almost 360* views.

TRIP LEADER – Contact Jenny - jbcobden@gmail.com after 1st March. If you wish to book a cabin you can do that now.

ITINERARY – SECTION 2

Monday 16th

Pack up and drive to Coonabarabran > along the way, there may be opportunity to visit Piliga Nature Reserve / Sandstone caves. Warrumbungle National Park is 36kms from Coonabarabran. The closest accommodation to NP is the Warrumbungle Mountain Motel, 882 Timor Road – 20 mins drive away. It has a mixture of self-catering rooms with kitchenette and a restaurant (check website for current details)….OR you can stay at

Warrumbungle National Park – 4 nights

Camp Blackman will be the base for this part of the trip for those who want to camp. It has facilities for camping, trailers and vans with 32 powered and 70 unpowered sites. Vehicle and camping fees apply: currently $8 per vehicle if you don't have a pass, $6 per adult per night for unpowered site and $12 for powered site. Sites cannot be booked. The website says there is no drinking water but the NP Ranger has advised that drinking water for bottles and containers is available at the camp. However, if you wish to fill up a tank in a camper van then this may need to be done at Narrabri as Coonabarabran currently has water restrictions.

This is a Dark Sky Park…National Parks provide the following info for campers:

Dark, natural night skies are important to animals, plants and humans who need a regular interval of light and dark to know when to eat, sleep, hunt, migrate and reproduce. NPWS is reducing light pollution in Warrumbungle National Park:

How you can help

These sky-friendly lighting tips can help reduce light pollution (too much man-made light) and protect our night skies into the future:

· Turn off your lights when you don’t need them

· Avoid using very bright lights

· Hang your lights under an awning

· Face your lights downward

· Get outside, look up and enjoy the stars.

Draft itinerary - subject to input from participants:

• Monday 16th, before happy hour if time - Wambelong Nature Trail (easy, 1.1km); visitor centre
• Tuesday 17th - short walks such as Belougery Split Rock Circuit (steep to very steep and rough in sections - 4.6 Km - 3 hrs); Goulds Circuit (mod to steep, 6.3 km, 3 hr); Burbie Canyon, easy to mod, 2km, 40 min)
• Wednesday 18th - Breadknife and Grand High Tops Circuit, including Bluff Mountain, via West Spirey creek, steep, 16.9 km, 7-8 hours
• Thursday 19th - Mt Exmouth via Burbie fire trail, mod to steep, 16.8 km, 5-7 hrs

Other activity options > Piliga Forest Discovery Centre at Baradine or Sliding Springs Observatory

TRIP LEADER - Contact Gail - gailpb@live.com.au or 0448866790 after 1st March.

Friday September 20 and 21 Camp at Dangars Gorge, Oxley Wild Rivers NP

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/dangars-gorge-campground

This camp will be on the way back from the Warrumbungles on Friday. On Sat we will walk the Salisbury Waters track. 16km grade 3 Leader David 0427 298339 david.rob1367@gmail.com

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/salisbury-waters-walking-track

Saturday September 21 Big Scrub Rainforest Day http://www.bigscrubrainforest.org.au/

Minyon to Quandong to Boomerang Falls walk, grade 3, Leader Shane 0427 557823

Here is the Big Scrub Rainforest Day 2019 program for September 19 to 22.

https://www.bigscrubrainforest.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/BSL-BSRD-2019-Program-6ppA4-Digital.pdf

Bookings are required for most of the very interesting activities!

Saturday September 21 – Paddle North Creek Ballina.

Another mid morning start with lunch en route. Launch site to be selected a few days prior, subject to wind direction. We will explore the wetlands of the upper reaches of North Creek. Distance approximately 15 klms. Grade medium. Leader Winston. Text please to register 0414 99 77 22.

Sunday September 22 Mooball NP Stokers Siding Mountain Bike Ride

Mountain bike ride, starting from the corner of Tweed Valley Way and Stokers Rd, we will go up Tweed Valley Way for 3km to the entrance to Mooball National Park. After slogging up the rough hill into the park for about 1km we'll have a great pedal right through the park to the northern end, stopping for a picnic morning tea somewhere in the park. This section of the ride is best on a mountain bike but hybrids can do it. Once back out of the park and on the bitumen we enjoy a fabulous long descent down Smarts Rd with great views over Wardrop Valley and beyond. The ride continues on bitumen back to Tweed Valley Way where we pedal 1.5km to Richard's Deviation which is 3km of gravel. On then through Stokers Siding back to the start. Google Earth tells me the ride is around 30km, with no coffee shops so remember to bring your own picnic. Leader Faye 0427867626

Friday to Sunday September 27 to 29 Packwalk Running Creek and Panicbutton Plateau Lamington NP

Walk on Friday from Mt Gipps Rd along Running Creek to set up camp for 2 nights. Exploratory walk/scramble up to Panicbutton Plateau on Saturday. Return on Sunday. Limit 6 experienced members. Leaders David R 0427 298339 and Peter W

Sunday September 29 Hayters Hill Ramble FULLY BOOKED

The walk is on a mix of reserves and the private land of two families – the Hollands and the Trevor-Jones. Both families have links to the original Hayters. We first meet the Hollands who will lead us through parts of their farm with remnant rainforest; regeneration areas, and a cabinet timber plantation. They also have beef cattle, a farm stay and a mountain bike trail, part of which we will walk. After morning tea, we continue to the neighbouring property to meet Owen & Julie Trevor-Jones for a look at the Hayters Hill beef cattle and pig enterprises, as we walk across the farm. They also have free-range chooks, on a lower part of the farm, which we may see from a distance. These are run by their sons Dave (pigs and cattle) and Hugh(chooks), who sell at Byron and Bangalow Farmers Markets. It’s then a short ramble to the Coopers Shoot trig for lunch with 360 deg panoramic views. After lunch we explore part of the Hayters Hill reserve, finishing around 2.30 - 3 pm back at the cars for a cuppa with more great views.

While most of the walk is very open and grade 2, a small area of Lawyer vine may be encountered and if it rains, there can be a couple of steepish and slippery creek crossings i.e. grade 3. A hiking pole could be handy if you have one. As we are going through private property, there is a limit of 20 participants.

Leader Brian S briansundstrom13@gmail.com

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