If you enjoy the great outdoors, then Bushwalking is one of the best ways to experience and appreciate what nature has to offer. Numerous benefits, including physical challenges, skills development and the opportunity to meet new people.
We offer a full program of bushwalking activities throughout the year, ranging from our local easy evening walks, to longer backpacking trips, with many options in between.
The club suits all levels of bushwalking and hiking experience. Activities are graded according to difficulty and led by committed and experienced volunteer leaders.
DAY WALKS
Easy – are amongst our most popular walks and can range from an after work stroll to a full day in the mountains.
Medium – generally longer and may involve travelling up to 1 – 2 hours into the surrounding areas and Alps.
Hard – for those seeking and fit enough for the physical and skill challenges, required to cover longer and/or more difficult routes.
OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING
These walks allow participants to enjoy all that a day walk offers, plus the ability to venture further and camp overnight , experiencing a night (s) in the bush. It involves carrying all your gear (tent, bedding, stoves, food & essential clothing) in a larger and heavier backpack.
EXTENDED BACKPACKING
As for Overnighters, but these walks range from several days to week(s) allowing participants to travel into and experience remote natural environments for longer periods. Packs will be a lot heavier.
Grading of Bushwalking Trips
| EASY | MEDIUM | HARD | EXPLORATORY |
| Easy terrain on formed tracks | May include : | May include : | These are unknown to the leader . |
| Generally less than 15 km/day | Some off -track walking | Longer ascents and descents | Whilst every effort has been made to grade the activity ….. |
| Some climbs and descents | Cross country travel, thick scrub, and rock scrambling | … there may be unforeseen difficulties during the walk. | |
| From 15 – 20kms / day | Longer distances, 8 + hours per day |
Ambulance cover
It is strongly recommended that all participants have ambulance cover for their own wellbeing.
Route Changes
Walk Leaders reserve the right to change the walk route on the day depending on prevailing conditions and altered circumstances.
Fitness
Members and visitors must check with the leader that their fitness and experience suit the walk. A walk leader can refuse permission for any person to take part in his/her activity.
Book Early
A reminder that if you intend participating in any of the day activities listed in the Activities Program, you are required to book in with the leader by Wednesday, and for overnight walks at least 7 days prior to trip.