PROGRAM OF COMING EVENTS
2017
Oxley Park Walks - Tamworth
Short walks in Oxley Park are possible if you think you might be interested in becoming a bushwalker. New members are always welcome.
Ring numbers listed below or any officer if you think you would like to give it a go or would like more information. You can have a look at some of the walks, kayaking and camping trips that have been previously organised in the archive below or view photos of some of our activities.
Club members please check our monthly newsletter for current itineraries and activities organised at short notice.
ARCHIVE OF PAST CLUB ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 2017
Oxley Park Walks - February - Tamworth
There will be walks organized for Monday and Friday in Oxley Park. It is proposed that the walks will begin at about 8am and will be approximately two hours duration. Wet weather road walks will also always be available in the event of inclement weather.
For further info, or to show a willing spirit, contact Rob on 0428 161 373 by Friday for a Monday walk and by Wednesday for a Friday walk.
Saturday 11 February 2017 Full Moon Viewing Mount Borah
Sunset Full moon viewing from the top of Mount Borah (near Manilla), weather permitting.
There will be 2 options:-
1. Drive to the base of Mount Borah and walk to the top in time to rest and view sunset-moonrise.
2. Drive to the top for viewing (pikers option).
Sunset will be about 1950 hours, so if you plan to do Option 1 you will need to be at the base by 1830 hours.
BYO picnic dinner, snacks and drinks to consume by moonlight during our viewing (optional).
NB 1: The dirt road up Mt Borah is steep and front wheel drive vehicles may struggle to get up. A rear wheel drive or 4WD vehicle is preferable.
NB 2: Bring a head torch or other form of lighting, insect repellent and a jacket, in case it turns cold.
If you would like to go or need more information, phone Kerry on 6765 3774 by Friday 10 February 2017.
Please note that this would be a good opportunity to view paragliding that will be occurring at this time. - Manilla Paragliding
JANUARY 2017
Oxley Park Walks - January Tamworth
There will be walks organized for Monday and Friday in Oxley Park. It is proposed that the walks will begin at about 8am and will be approximately two hours duration. Wet weather road walks will also always be available in the event of inclement weather.
For further info, or to show a willing spirit, contact Rob on 0428 161 373 by Friday for a Monday walk and by Wednesday for a Friday walk.
Monday 9 Friday 13 January 2017 Camping and Bushwalking Mt Kaputar National Park
(Weather permitting) There are many and varied walks to suit all fitness levels. Two good campgrounds with barbecues, shelter sheds, hot showers and toilets.
Weather can be up to 10°C cooler than Narrabri. If you would like to go or need more information, phone Kerry on 6765 3774 by Saturday 7 January 2017.
October 2016
Oxley Park Walks - October Tamworth
There will be walks organized for each Monday and Friday in Oxley Park. It is proposed that the walks will begin at about 8am and will be approximately two hours duration. Wet weather road walks will also always be available in the event of inclement weather.
For further info, or to show a willing spirit, contact Rob on 0428 161 373 the day before each scheduled walk.
Friday 14 Sunday 16 October 2016 Warrabah Camping
Contact Rob on 0428 161 373 for further information.
Wednesday 19 October 2016 Kayaking Chaffey Dam
For further information contact Rob on 0428 161 373.
Wednesday 26 October 2016 Kayaking Namoi River
Weather permitting. Namoi River from Manilla Weir upstream and back. Bring a picnic lunch to be consumed under the River Red Gums beside the river.
Phone Kerry by Tuesday 25 October for information on 6765 3774.
Sunday 30 October 2016 Paradise Park Bushwalk - Murrurundi
Scenic walk (weather permitting) with great lookout views. Eye of the Needle attraction. Short climb. Call Chris H 0429 653 803 before Friday 28 for further details including organizing carpool.
Wednesday 2 November 2016
Pre-meeting orienteering activity organised by Bruce Haigh in Anzac Park at 4.30pm.
Ring Bruce for information on 0428 261 678.
September 2016
Oxley Park Walks - September Tamworth
There will be walks organized for each Monday and Friday in Oxley Park. It is proposed that the walks will begin at about 8am and will be approximately two hours duration.
Wet weather road walks will also always be available in the event of inclement weather.
For further info, or to show a willing spirit, contact Rob on 0428 161 373 the day before each scheduled walk.
Saturday 17 September 2016 Whispering Pines Bushwalk
This will be an easy to moderate walk taking in great views and looking at many of the wildflowers in bloom. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. A gold coin donation to RFS.
Phone Kerry by Friday 16 September for information on 6765 3774.
Saturday 24 September 2016 Paradise Park Bushwalk - Murrurundi
Scenic walk (weather permitting) with great lookout views. Eye of the Needle attraction. Short climb.
Call Chris H 0429 653 803 before Friday 23 for further details including organizing carpool.
Thursday 14 Saturday 16 October 2016 Warrabah Camping
More details in next newsletter. Contact Rob on 0428 161 373 for further information.
Monthly Dinners
Neta will organize a dinner at different restaurants after every monthly Bushwalking Meeting.
For further information contact Neta on 0429 457 555.
August 2016
Oxley Park Walks - August - Tamworth
No scheduled walks for this month as Rob has other commitments. He will recommence his Oxley Park walks on Monday 29 August. For further info contact Rob on 0428 161 373 the day before.
In the meantime contact Chris on 0425 361 417 if you would like to venture on a walk in the hills on a particular day. I will endeavor to make it possible.
Sunday 7 August Bushwalk from Hanging Rock to Sheba Dam
Walk from Hanging Rock to Sheba Dam along a 4WD track (5 km) with the option to climb up to the top of the range and onto Sheba Dam (approximately 10 km). Leaving time is 8am and return early-mid-afternoon. You need to take water, hat, sunscreen and jacket as it can be quite cool at this time of year.
Contact Bruce on 0428 261 678 by Saturday 6 July if interested in this activity.
Saturday 20 August Paradise Park Bushwalk - Murrurundi
Scenic walk with great lookout views. Eye of the Needle attraction. Short climb. Call Chris H 0429 653 803 before Friday 19 for further details including organizing carpool.
Monthly Dinners
Neta will organize a dinner at different restaurants after every monthly Bushwalking Meeting.
For further information contact Neta on 0429 457 555.
July 2016
Oxley Park Walks - July - Tamworth
There will be walks organized for each Monday and Friday in Oxley Park. It is proposed that the walks will begin at about 8am and will be approximately two hours duration.
Wet weather road walks will also always be available in the event of inclement weather.
For further info, or to show a willing spirit, contact Rob on 0428 161 373 the day before each scheduled walk.
Weekday Kayaking Waterways near Tamworth
Contact Rob Lee on 0428 161 373 for details regarding kayak times and location.
Saturday 9 July Blazers Adam Harvey
Fundraiser for Childrens Ward at Tamworth Base Hospital at 7:30 pm. Three people already have seats at a table (286, 293 and 294).
For further information contact Neta on 0429 457 555.
Monday 11 July Kayaking Chaffey Dam
Kayak on Chaffey Dam on Monday weather permitting. Ring Neta at 7am Monday morning for final confirmation of kayaking going ahead and start time.
Sunday 24 July Bushwalk from Hanging Rock to Sheba Dam
Walk from Hanging Rock to Sheba Dam along a 4WD track (5 km) with the option to climb up to the top of the range and onto Sheba Dam (approximately 10 km). Leaving time is 8am and return early-mid-afternoon. You need to take water, hat, sunscreen and jacket as it can be quite cool at this time of year.
Contact Bruce on 0428 261 678 by Saturday 23 July if interested in this activity.
Saturday 27 July Astronomy Club Event
Are you interested in astronomy? Tamworth Regional Astronomy Club is holding a special meeting night at Tamworth High School at 7 pm on Wednesday 27 July 2016 with special guest speaker Dr Stephen Kane who will also be drawing their raffle (1st prize a telescope). For further information check out their website tracthestars.weebly.com.
Monthly Dinners
Neta will organize a dinner at different restaurants after every monthly Bushwalking Meeting.
For further information contact Neta on 0429 457 555.
May 2016
Oxley Park Walks - May - Tamworth
There will be walks organized for each Monday and Friday in Oxley Park.
It is proposed that the walks will begin at about 8am and will be approximately two hours duration.
For further info, or to show a willing spirit, contact Rob on 0428 161 373 the day before each scheduled walk.
Weekday Kayaking Waterways near Tamworth
Contact Rob Lee on 0428 161 373 for details regarding kayak times and location.
Saturday 7 to Sunday 8 May 2016 Syndicate Ridge Track Dorrigo National Park
This classic walk from the top of the Dorrigo escarpment to Glennifer in the Bellinger Valley includes great scenery and views (weather permitting). The track follows an historic logging tramway.
This walk is for moderately experienced walkers and takes approximately 7 hours. The plan is to drive to Dorrigo the first day & camp overnight. The second day we will walk the track and return home. A brief description of the walk can be found at: National Parks NSW
For further information contact Gary 0487 335 959.
Monday 9 to Friday 13 May 2016 Camping and Bushwalking Coolah Tops NP
Lots of walks, lookouts, cliffs, elevated basalt country with tall eucalypt forests. Good tent sites, bbqs, shelter shed and dunny at the Barracks camp ground. Bring plenty of water for drinking and washing. Be self-sufficient for all supplies.
Phone Kerry on 6765 3774 on Sunday night to confirm final details which will be dependent on weather.
Wednesday 18 May 2016 Musical Mary Poppins
The Tamworth Musical Societys production of Mary Poppins at 8 pm.
Dinner before the show could be an option, if interested phone Neta on 0429457555 or home 67657668 by Friday 13th May.
April 2016
Oxley Park Walks - April - May - Tamworth
There will be walks organized for each Monday and Friday in Oxley Park. It is proposed that the walks will begin at about 8am and will be approximately two hours duration.
For further info, or to show a willing spirit, contact Rob on 0428 161 373 the day before each scheduled walk.
Weekday Kayaking Waterways near Tamworth
Contact Rob Lee on 0428 161 373 for details regarding kayak times and location.
Friday 8 April 2016 Kayaking on Chaffey Dam
Contact Neta on 0429457555 or home 67657668 for details.
Sun 10 April 2016 Bushwalk Whispering Pines
We will walk the main loop track including at least 11 lookouts. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. Gold coin donation to support the local RFS.
Phone Kerry on 6765 3774 by Friday 8 April 2016.
Thursday 14 to Monday 18 April 2016 Camping and Bushwalking Pilliga Pottery
Lots of walks, lookouts, cliffs, broken sandstone country. Several camping sites/alternatives. Take guided bushwalks or do your own thing. If remote camping you will need to be self-sufficient in all supplies. Cafι with drinks and meals nearby. Limited water supplies.
Phone Kerry on 6765 3774 by Tuesday 12 April 2016.
Thursday 28 Friday 29 April Camping/Kayaking Copeton Dam
Camping option may change to the Gwyder River depending on water condition. Information on Copeton Dam can be found at Water NSW and cabins are available for people not keen on camping at Inland Waters
Phone Chris on 0425 361 417.
March 2016
Oxley Park Walks - March - April - Tamworth
There will be walks organized for each Monday and Friday in Oxley Park. It is proposed that the walks will begin at about 7am to avoid the heat of the day and will be approximately two hours duration.
For further info, or to show a willing spirit, contact Rob on 0428 161 373 the day before each scheduled walk.
Weekday Kayaking Waterways near Tamworth
Contact Rob Lee on 0428 161 373 for details regarding kayak times and location.
Friday 4 March 2016 Kayaking on Chaffey Dam
Contact Rob Lee on 0428 161 373 for details.
Monday 7 March 2016 Movie Hail Caesar!
Starts 4:30 pm. Its a 121 minute duration movie but supposed to be funny. Meet at the cinema 4:15 pm.
If interested phone Neta on 0429457555.
Sunday 13 March 2016 Bushwalk Boonalla Aboriginal Area
Formerly Kelvin State Forest north of Gunnedah.
An early start is envisaged. Bring plenty of water and a packed lunch. Explore a cave and surrounding rocky ridge. If you would like to go or need more information phone Kerry on 6765 3774 by Friday 11 March 2016.
Sunday 20 March 2016 Official Opening of the Bushwalking Tracks at Whispering Pines (near Quipolly)
After the opening, morning tea will be served, followed by a short bushwalk around Bobs Loop (or further for those interested in more exercise).
You must let Kerry know by Sunday 13 March if you intend to go. Phone Kerry on 6765 3774. Thank you.
February 2016
Oxley Park Walks February and March - Tamworth
There will be walks organized for each Monday and Wednesday in Oxley Park.
It is proposed that the walks will begin at about 7am to avoid the heat of the day and will be approximately two hours duration.
For further info, or to show a willing spirit, contact Rob on 0428 161 373 the day before each scheduled walk.
Weekday Kayaking Waterways near Tamworth
Contact Rob Lee on 0428 161 373 for details regarding kayak times and location.
Friday 5 February 2016 Kayaking on Chaffey Dam.
Contact Gary Roughley on 0487 335 959 for details.
Saturday 20 February 2016 Split Rock Dam Kayaking
An early start is envisaged (weather permitting). Bring morning tea and plenty of water, sunscreen, hats etc. We should be able to paddle as far as the river inlet and back along the western shore.
Contact Kerry on 6765 3774 by Friday 19 February.
Sunday 28 February 2016 Bushwalk Oxley Park (weather permitting)
Meet at top of Chelmsford Street (small park) at 0630. Bring plenty of water and some snacks. We will walk to top of Netas Knoll and across to McPhersons Hill (optional) and back via Petes Track. 2.5 to 3.0 hours.
Leader Kerry. Phone 6765 3774.