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Advance Notice Activities

Sun - 27-Dec-2026 4 - Canyon: 4 day after Christmas canyon trip
Onni and I are doing a 4 day trip from December 27 to 30th. The plan is to go to Newnes and walk/ride 10 km down fire trail (past starlight) and camp next to the Wolgan River. Then we will do 1 day canyon trips (little dingo, ball race, inverse, etc). If we get lots of people then we will split into groups that do separate canyons each day, or take a rest day if you want a lazier trip.
Map: Mt Morgan
Sun - 22-Nov-2026 5 - Day Walk: Mugii Murum-ban SCA: The Airly Frustum and Airly Turret Slot
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be better protected for future generations. Park cars at Airly Gap, then climb south east, inspecting historic graffiti and Aboriginal art sites along the way. Negotiate a series of pagodas and slots, including Genowlan Pinch, to arrive at the spectacular Airly Frustum. Continue climbing to the point above Airly Turret Slot and the stunning view. Next, visit Mine in the Sky with its historic infrastructure. From here, proceed to explore the bottom of Airly Turret Slot. Reconnect with the vehicles. About 7 km. Scrambling and exposure
Map: Glen Alice
Sat - 17-Oct-2026 4 - Rogaine: Spring Challenge
There's absolutely no information on this rogaine event available at the moment aside from the date. Please feel free to keep an eye on details at https://nswrogaining.org/coming-events/. Feel free to email me to connect with a group of compatible rogainers.
Map: Not Specified
Sat - 03-Oct-2026 5 - Day Walk: Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for future generations. Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other features. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km.
Map: Ben Bullen
Fri - 02-Oct-2026 5 - Pack Walk: Mt Royal to The Corker in Barrington Tops
A chance to walk in rarely visited part of the Gondwana World Heritage Area in Barrington Tops. The plan is to start at Mt Royal. Day 1 walk the Youngs Trail to Boonabilla Creek. Camp near there. Then walk off track (up 500m) to Mt Cabre Bald. Then on to Patterson River. Camp near there. Then over to Lagoon Pinch, the start of the Corker walk, near Williams River (not far from the ruins of the old Barrington Tops Guest House). This trip goes through some wonderful subtropical rainforest, but the elevation is challenging. It is only suitable for fit off track walkers. But if you are able to do that sort of multi day trip you will find it worthwhile. I would highly recommend travelling up on the Thursday, so we can get an early start on Friday 2/10 (and avoid long weekend traffic). Depending on numbers I may be able to organise a camping spot, for a modest fee, on a property near Mt Royal.
Map: Not Specified
Sun - 20-Sep-2026 4 - Rogaine: Ferrygaine
The first-ever Ferrygaine is to be held on Sunday 20 September 2026, based at Cockatoo Island, opposite the river’s entry into Sydney Harbour. There will also be an orienteering event at Cockatoo Island on Saturday 19 September. This will be an awesome weekend of navigational sport. We encourage participants to make the most of the spectacular location and stay on the Island for the weekend. This will be the seventh event in the Lane Cove Rivergaine series, which began in 2015. The course will extend north, with controls located from Hunters Hill to Woolwich, and south from Chiswick, to Drummoyne, Five Dock, Lilyfield, Balmain and Birchgrove. The island itself is part of the rogaine, providing intriguing navigational challenges with its multiple levels and complex building and tunnel systems. There are two rogaines to choose from: 6⅓ hour Socialgaine – start at 1008, finish at 1628 (teams of 2-5) 3⅓ hour Minigaine – start at 1108, finish at 1428 (teams of 2-5 or solo). The unusual durations and start/finish times are set to fit in with ferry timetables. What better way of spending a spring day than ferrying around Sydney Harbour as part of a rogaine. Also, the many ferry routes and schedules present numerous options and much head-scratching. If that’s not unique enough, this ‘socialgaine’ will also have some special features: A croquet control at Hunters Hill Croquet Club, with your points determined by how many strokes your team takes to score the hoop. Double points during a nominated hour of the event. Some controls only available for specific periods. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in a rare rogaine combining land and water elements. Please email me if you'd like to form a team with compatible members
Map: Not Specified
Sun - 20-Sep-2026 5 - Day Walk: Gardens of Stone SCA: Waratahs and Pagodas in Holts Heaven
Find out why this unique part of the Gardens of Stone region must be protected for future generations. This walk is a ramble and scramble through the amazing pagoda terrain of Holts Heaven, with a camera in hand and an eye on the Waratahs, which should be out by then. We will access the area through a fire trail at GR 463 965. About 7km. Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Wollangambe