Next activity: Sunrise Walk Tathra - 20th October - see program
Bega Valley Bushwalkers (Inc)
Monday 23 September 2024
BOURNDA
Monday 9 September 2024
EAST MOGAREEKA WALK
Next activity: Bournda - 22nd September - see program
8th September
East Mogareeka proved to be a fun and highly varied walk on a most beautiful spring day. Highlights included: the flowering rock orchids up on the cliffs of Salt Water Lagoon as the group skirted the edge; a visit was made to Baronda (also known as Yencken House and gifted to National Parks by Peter Yencken); the fabulous views of Nelson Bay; lunch on secluded Paspalam Point Beach and exploring the remaining evidence of the old Ford Farm. The walk took the group, along the edge of the lagoon, along dirt roads and tracks and off-track including some challenging climbs and negotiating some more bushy areas. However, most fun of all was the rope climb down to, amd back up from Paspalum Point Beach. A great day!
Thanks to Robert for leading and providing interesting historical insights..
Sunday 25 August 2024
BROGO WALK
Next activity: East Mogareeka Walk - 8th September
25th August 2024
Thursday 22 August 2024
MURRAMARANG SOUTH COAST WALK
Next activity:25th August - Brogo Walk - see program
15th - 19th August
Wednesday 7 August 2024
PANBULA GOLDFIELDS
Next activity: 15th to 19th August, Murramurang South Coast Walk - see program
4th August
The weather gods were on our side once again for the walk postponed from March. The walk had to be rescheduled because of control burning in the area at that time. The fire activity was evident throughout the walk, with much of the undergrowth having been cleared. Some features, previously overlooked, became apparent with the more open vegetation. The magnificence of this forested area, south of Pambula, was still apparent. The route visited a number of the old mine workings left from the goldrush around the turn of 19th Century into the 20th. Our walkers reflected on what the area would have been like during these times and marvelled at the depth and size of some of the workings.
Thanks to leaders Donna and Dianne and also to Jeff for interesting historical information.
Tuesday 30 July 2024
SNOW SHOEING
Next Activity: 4th August Pambula Goldfields- see program
24th-26th July
Due to challenging weather conditions, Thursday's activity was changed to a walk instead of snow shoeing. After a morning coffee around a cosy fire overlooking Crackenback Lake the group set off from Bullocks Flat on a beautiful walk through snowgum forests along the banks of Thredbo River. After morning tea they encountered snow on the track and then after some time the weather began to close in and the decision was made to turn back. Then it began to rain and by the time they had returned to Crackenback everyone was pleased to change into warm dry clothes and to retire to Jo's for welcome hot drinks, schnapps (thanks Fran) and chocolate.
Friday dawned clear and fine with lovely blue skies. After another morning coffee around the fire to allow the overnight ice topped snow to soften a little, the hardy group then headed off to Cascades car park. From there they snowshoed up and up through stunning scenery of trees and granite tors and enjoyed views of ranges near and far. The conditions were excellent and a wonderful day was enjoyed by all.
The accommodation at Buckley Crossing Dalgety was comfy and inviting and everyone enjoyed dinners together at the end of each day.
Thanks to the leader of the event, Jo - awesome effort.
Tuesday 16 July 2024
BOURNDA WITH THE OPTION OF AN EASY HALF DAY WALK
14th July
This activity provided the opportunity to rake part in a shorter walk in our beautiful Bournda National Park. The group headed out along the Sandy Creek Track in the morning. They braved the ,oh so cold. water crossing, stopped for morning tea overlooking the creek and Bournda Lagoon, before returning to the cars parked at North Tura Beach. Around two-thrids of the party continued on the second part of the walk in the afternoon: a loop out to Dolphin Cove. Both part of the walk took the group through magnificient forest and had plenty of opportunites for spectacular ocean views with some wild surf.