Together we will explore our deep interconnectednness to nature, self and others through movement, meditation,  experiential contemplations and prompted conversations. Exploring how to we enhance our well-being through caring for ourself, others and our planet. Expect a day of nourishment and inspiration with experienced and playful facilitators, Shamila & Sandi.                                 Bring snacks, lunch, water, swimmers, towel Grade 3 immersion in the forest. Leaders: Shamila shamila.millard@gmail.com 0438 713 888      Sandi 0415 749 714

Info night for those joining in on the Overnight hiking for beginners in Nightcap NP on the 15-17 MAR (ladies only).  This night will go over what equipment is needed for mutli day hiking and food prep.  If you've signed up for the overnight hike you will have recieved a list of suitable hiking foods, please bring one item and we will practice preparing a hiking meal to share. If you have commited to the hike, please commit to this information night as I have limited capacity to answer the many questions that arise with multi day hiking via email and phone. :)  For any further questions contact Hike leader Lauren on 0473 372 825. 

This is your chance to be guided into the joys of hiking off into our local rainforest wilderness and camping next to a pristine stream with everything you need weighing no more than 12kgs. On Saturday morning we meet in Wilsons Creek and check through our packs together to make sure we haven't packed any unnecesary weight. Then it's a short hike into the Doon Doon saddle where we set up camp for the night .Then we hike about an hour up the Mt Jerusalem track to collect waater for the night at Thunderegg Rd, returning via the Flying Fox Lookout with it's expansive views over Wollumbin and the Tweed Valley. Sunday is a full day's walk along the western end of the Nightcap Track, descending  into the head of Wanganui Gorge. It's best if you have been to the previous equipment info night on 22 Feb because you wil get first pick of renting the Club's lightweight packs, tents, air matts or sleeping bags. Grade 3: leader Steve 0414312917, assistant leader Nella 

Our Club encourages all members to learn the joy of camping out in our forests and learning how to limit equipment and food pack weight so the experience is enjoyable. We will have a full range of equipment to handle together with lightweight hiking food.  Come at 6.30pm and a lightweight meal will be provided to give you dehydrated menu ideas; nomminal charge $6. The Club has a number of lightweight packs, tents, sleeping bags and matts that can be hired. This way you can try overnight hiking without much outlay. There will be a local overnight hike March 2-3 to put our new knowledge to the test. Any questions, phone Steve 0414 312 917

Minyon Falls walking track leads through old growth Brushbox and rainforest to the bottom of a scenic waterfall (with a lovely pool for swimming) and ends at Minyon Grass picnic area. We will have a van that seats 8 here to return hikers to Minyon Falls. Grade 3, walk is 3.5 hours and we will allow some time at the pool to swim. Meet at Minyon Falls lookout, off Minyon Falls Road in Nightcap National Park. Wear covered shoes and long pants, bring swimmers, lunch and water. Grade 3: Leaders Sandy 0415 239 620 and Kerrie 0432 872 148 We have added some more capacity to this walk as it booked out quickly - however if booking from Thursday you will need to organise your own car shuffle so arrive at 8.30 or organise to leave a car at Minyon Grass on the way to Minyon Falls.

If you like secluded coves, pebble-strewn beaches and square-jawed rock platforms, plus ocean vistas and flowering heathland, then this is a walk for you. We will do a variation of walk of a walk we've done before, a circuit from Razorback Lookout, south of Evans Head, through heathland and down to a hidden coastline where we can fossick, swim and sit. There will be a short, steep climb from the final beach to secluded bushland with a million-dollar ocean view before we reach Razorback Lookout and rejoin our vehicles. As a forest bathing walk, we will engage in nature connection activities and spend time walking in silence and chatting over lunch. Be prepared to get wet with an activity in the water and swimming time for those who wish to. The total walk is 7 km and about 4+ hours to complete. Grade 3 with the final steep ascent and walking along a stony beach, so steadiness on your feet is required. If it is hot, we cool down with shaded pandanus and ocean swim. For those who wish, we will carpool from the BP station at the bottom of Bruxner Highway and travel to Evans Head from there. Enquires to David david@davidroland.com.au. I won’t be leading a walk in March because I will be hiking in NZ.

A circular walk from Suffolk Park Community Hall to Broken Head lookout, via the beach, a ti-tree lake, and coastal forest. Beach walking, bush tracks, paths, and a short section of road. Swimming opportunity in the lake on the way back. Meet in front of Suffolk Park Community Hall, on the corner, at 8 am. 6 km. Please let me know if you can't make it so someone else can come. Grades 2 & 3.  Leader Simon 0414 262 064         Assistant Steve

Our first forest bathing hike for the year will take us to one of our favourite locations – Unicorn Falls and creek in Mount Jerusalem National Park. This is an off-track walk that follows the creek from the falls to a turnaround point where we will stop for a swim and lunch by two beautiful swimming holes, where few people go. Be prepared for rock hopping and walking/swimming through water on the way back. I love this walk for its sensory variety, out-of-this-world splendour and the getting wet part! We will spend time walking in silence with a few nature connection activities and chatting over lunch with laughter on the way back as we plunge ourselves into waterholes. Walk time is only 1 – 1.5 hours each way but rated Grade 4 with the rock hopping and the off-track nature. Details David david@davidroland.com.au

We arrive on Friday to get an early start for a very long creek walk which has everything- a 15m waterfall which we can safely scramble around, stretches of lush rainforest and an amazing narrow canyon. We finish by hiking through the Murray Scrub which is an original red cedar forest. Car shuffle needed. The remote campsite is right beside the creek, with a perfect swimming hole. http://nationalparkodyssey.blogspot.com/2019/06/iron-pot-creek-campground-and-toonumbar.html We will visit Eden Falls on Sunday morning. Grade 3, Leader Steve 0414 312 917

From Manns Rd we hike up a short hill and then follow an old logging track down a steep hill into the creek. This is a good walk for a hot day because we follow the creek all the way back to Unicorn Falls. It is possible to do this hike without getting wet, but it is easier and a lot more fun if you plan to get wet. Grade 3, Leader Steve 0414 312 917          We will car pool next to the bridge leaving Mullumbimby

We will follow the peak of the tide down the Brunswick River. A nice way to see a different view. Grade 1.   10km with tidal assistance. 2 to 3.5 hours paddling depending on stops. We will need to carpool beforehand and afterward. Details  – meet at 11.30pm to unload and do the car shuffle at Heritage Park West & boat ramp at the river end of Brunswick Terrace. Start on the water at 12.00pm. Finish at Pearson Beach off Mona Lane in Brunswick Heads Memorial Park. For any who are really keen, we could hang out for coffee or lunch and follow the tide back to Mullum at 2pm. Save a car shuffle. Let the leader know if planning this leg.  

Our forest bathing Christmas celebration this year will be at Wallum – Brunswick Heads, a scribbly gum forest beside Simpson’s Creek. This is a beautiful location with wonderful birdlife and easy to get to. It is also adjacent to the proposed development that is being challenged by many in the community. I will offer a series of nature connection activities and nature-based games that last 2.5 to 3 hours. We will be walking about 2 km; the ground is soft and sandy in parts and mostly flat. We finish at lunchtime when we can share treats and swim in Simpsons Creek. Grade 2. If you book and you then need to cancel, please let me know. Enquires david@davidroland.com.au