We hike up a steep incline to get to the top of a 30m waterfall, then follow a forestry track to this overhanging cave line. The trail then winds around to the top of the escarpment where we get expansive views over Blackbutt Plateau and into the top of Upper Wilsons Creek. Grade 3, offtrack, leader Steve 0414 312 917, assistant leader David W

This walk has great diversity with the dam, rainforest, fire trails and paddocks plus great picnic facilities back at the Dam. Family friendly. The Eltham Hotel is nearby too for any after-hike refreshments. Grade 3. Leader Benjamine 0407 016 288.

We will follow the high tide up from Brunswick Heads and then through Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve to Billinudgel where we will turn around for the return journey. We will launch from the beach in the Brunswick River adjacent Memorial Park (Pearson Beach), paddle across and upstream in the Brunswick River for a short distance, then turn into Marshalls Creek opposite the boat harbour. We will stick to the left-hand bank to paddle around the oyster beds where the water is shallow and gives good viewing in the clear waters of the incoming tide. After four km we will come to New Brighton where we will stop for a cuppa, then continue up the creek for another ~5km to the Pocket Road at Billinudgel. There is a grassy bank here where we can stop for lunch, or alternatively return, stopping again at New Brighton (Cason’s Road/ Yum Yum cafe) for lunch. There is a possibility the M1 bridge at 4km is still blocked due to tree fall, in which case we will turn around there. Total length 18km return to Memorial Park (4 hours plus stops).  Most of the journey is within a small protected coastal estuary, however the Brunswick River is open and can be windy or have small waves, so kayak confidence is required for this leg. The tide will be running in at the start but out at the finish and the Brunswick Bar is regarded as dangerous, so we don’t want anyone drifting or not concentrating there. For those wishing to paddle the upper estuary without crossing the Brunswick River, meet at Casons Road, New Brighton (parking is limited) at 10.30am. Total length of this section return to New Brighton is roughly 10km (2.5-3 hours paddling).  Bring morning tea, lunch, water, sunscreen. Wear a hat and shoes suitable to get wet. A life jacket is essential for crossing the Brunswick River. Grade 2 due to the river crossing. Meet at Memorial Park in Brunswick Heads, end of Mona Lane at 9.00am for a 9.30am start. Leader Sandy: bookings, 0415 239 620

Easy social morning out with friends. Meeting  at the Brunswick Heads Surf club carpark to walk south down a sandy track in the dunes. The track is is through lush vegetation with some wetlands to our right. We will then return via the beach with a swim for those who want and maybe  see a few whales. Approx 6km return. Option to have coffee or lunch together in Bruns afterwards.  . Leader Paula, 0427 667 791 assistant Cheryl.

 -SPACE FOR 1 MORE HIKER or 1 MORE COUPLE The trek is through one of the most remote corners of Himachal Pradesh, following an ancient and remote shepherds trail between the Kullu and Kangra Valleys. Beginning in dense forests and alpine meadows above Manali, the trek crosses the Kali Hind Pass to the ancient Gaddhi village of Bara Bhangal in Kangra, the most scenic valley in the Western Himalaya. Each trekking day is a delight with tremendously varied landscapes and a great variety of Himalayan flora and the possibility of seeing fauna such as brown bear, black bear, fox, snow leopard, musk deer, monkey and the Giant Indian Flying Squirrel. On the trek we pass through remote Gaddhi villages isolated by heavy snowfall for most of the year.  There are spectacular views of the rugged Dhauladhar Range especially crossing Thamsar Pass but then on descent another world; a softer landscape of meadows, forests and the cascading waterfalls and one village hanging on the sides of the mountain slopes.  The trek ends at Bir, a small Tibetan village with a monastery. From Bir we drive to Dharamsala the home of the Dalia Lama and the Tibetan Government in exile.    Last time the 12 of us were supported by a dozen staff and 32 ponies that carried our shelter and fresh food throughout. For further info, talk to Steve 0414 312 917

This loop walk has now changed to Rowlands Creek (Mt Jerusalem NP) instead of Whisky Creek because the access has been closed while construction of the new Great Walk takes place. There are defined trails leading us to the creek with rock hopping along the way until we reach the swimming holes. I will offer guided nature connection activities during the morning with periods of silence, walking slowly with group sharing to enhance our sensory experience of the forest. We will be finished by mid-afternoon. Grade 3 Leader David Email: david@davidroland.com.au

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