Welcome to the Byron Hikers Club

Minyon Falls walking track offers the opportunity to experience a range of forests, pristine creeks and a spectacular waterfall in Nightcap National Park. Winding through Nightcap escarpment, in northern NSW, this beautiful track will challenge and delight bushwalking fans in equal measure. Leading through dense rainforest, be sure to lookout for the spectacular stand of old-growth brushbox trees on the western side of Repentance Creek. Stop for a tranquil picnic lunch along the fern-lined creeks. The walk from the wet sclerophyl forest at the top to the dense cool rainforest at the base of the Falls gives a great transistion betwen the two extremes. Opportunity for a swim at the bottom and a picnic lunch at the finish. Unless all are confident climbers, we may not do the extra walk to the base of the waterfall.  Grade 3, Leader Kerrie, 0432 872 148

Please join us and contribute to your club at the AGM, bring along your enthusiasm and ideas. The AGM will be followed by our social evening with walk presentations by; Dave Frogatt- “A few short walks in the Lake District – United Kingdom.”  followed by our special guest and member  Telmeg (Meg) Erdenekhuu- “Trekking Among the Nomads”  Meg has been working in tourism in Mongolia for over 20 years and now resides in the Northern Rivers. Meg will present a personal introduction to her home country, vast landscapes, nomadic traditions, and what it is really like to travel and trek through Mongolia. We will see a glimpse of the Mongolia beyond the usual tourist image — the vast open landscapes, horses, wildlife, people, traditions, silence and incredible sense of freedom you experience when travelling through this beautiful country. Don’t miss this opportunity!  Please bring along a plate of food to share and your own drinks. We will be gathering for the AGM at 6pm and presentations will commence from 7pm.  Venue: Byron Community College-(Room 3)  6/8 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby All members and guests are welcome 

The route follows the hind dune trail to Salty Lagoon, an ICOLL where you may spot Black-necked storks or other waders. Broadwater is a refuge for migratory shorebirds, a hunting ground for birds of prey and habitat for a broad range of birds that inhabit the park's various plant communities. These include threatened species such as pied oystercatchers, little terns and beach stone curlews. White-bellied sea eagles can also often be seen trawling the coastline. we will return along the beach. This is the peak season for northern migration of whales, in case you haven't caught them yet this year. We will meet at the end of Broadwater Beach Road and have a quick look at Broadwater Beach Lookout to marvel at the size of the sand dunes formed thousands of years ago. Easy Grade 2 walk. Leader Sandy 0415239620 sandylpimm@gmail.com