by Penny Howes | May 22, 2018 | newsletter
Winter is here and while it is tempting to stay warm and cosy indoors, it is also a great time to be out walking, cycling and kayaking. There are lots of activities to choose from in the latest program. Thank you again to our leaders who have submitted such a...
by Penny Howes | May 22, 2018 | newsletter
When leaders are planning their activities, they take into account factors such as transport, weather, distance and duration of the activity, including morning tea and lunch breaks. Please refrain from requesting changes to the itinerary as it places undue pressure...
by Penny Howes | May 22, 2018 | newsletter
Wes was a teacher at Coniston for many years and a very keen bushwalker. With his lovely wife Betty he led many many walks for National Parks Association in the Illawarra in the 1980’s and 1990’s. He was a very popular and competent leader. He made notes for each...
by Penny Howes | May 22, 2018 | newsletter
The club has two PLBs available for loan to leaders who are undertaking activities in areas where normal communications may not be available. Understanding how a PLB works will assist in thinking through where and when to activate the device. The National Parks...
by Penny Howes | May 22, 2018 | newsletter
Some members may be interested to know about the Spacial Information eXchange, an online mapping tool developed by Land and Property Information (NSW). The SIX website has available topographical maps for NSW and ACT of a scale used by bushwalkers. You can view and...
by Penny Howes | May 16, 2018 | urgent-notice
Perception Carolina kayak for sale – $500 Very good condition, includes paddle, PFD and spraydeck. Contact: Irmi Gspurning – see Members List for contact details
by Chris English | Apr 25, 2018 | urgent-notice
This is to advise that there are still vacancies on Peter Witt’s trips later this year. There is a variety of trips – August 8, September 3 and November 8. Please see the program for details and contact Peter for bookings.
by Chris English | Mar 17, 2018 | newsletter
On May 12, in conjunction with NPA and Ramblers, Helen Wilson is organising a trip away for 7 nights to northern NSW. Expressions of interest are required by 6 April and there is a limit of 12, so if you are interested, contact Helen ASAP to book in and obtain full...
by Chris English | Mar 7, 2018 | urgent-notice
Due to recent rain, the walk this Saturday to Burrawang Creek will be changed to a grade 2 walk in the Carrington Falls area. Please refer to the online program for full details and contact Ronda if you wish to attend.
by Chris English | Mar 4, 2018 | urgent-notice
Due to adverse winds forecast for tomorrow, Monday, the scheduled bike ride and swim will now be starting from Port Kembla station at 9.30 am and travelling north. A prospective leader information coffee morning will be held on Monday 9 April. If you are interested...
