We invite enthusiastic walkers to come along and experience Mount Kaputar National Park and lots more with us.Keep fit and meet some great people while enjoying the bush. If you like bushwalking, orienteering, exploring, cycling, canoeing, rock climbing,photography, overnight walks, car camping, flora and fauna, local history or just relaxing in the great outdoors then enquire about the activities program.
What do we do ?
Monthly day walks are held on the 3rd Saturday (sometimes Sunday) of the month in addition to a wide variety of extended walks.You are invited to participate in two walks as a temporary member first to find out if you like it !
We regularly explore Mount Kaputar National Park and the Pilliga Scrub. There are many other varied forays to interesting places such as Coolah Tops,Eastern Fall of GDR Washpool/Gibraltar Range,Hume and Hovell Track in Kosciuszko NP.The Australian Alps Walking Track NSW,south coast Fraser Island,Tasmania,South Australia,MacDonnell Ranges,Kakadu NP,Kimberley – walk and boat,New Zealand,Kyrgyzstan,Cambodia and Nepal.Many members have extensive knowledge about a variety of topics including orienteering, photography and our native fauna and flora .
The club was formed in April 1974 and currently has approximately 44 members. It is open to all ages (as long as children are accompanied by a responsible adult member). You just need to bring along a smile and a sense of adventure. The club also brings people together to organize their own trips, from an afternoon stroll to extended overseas backpacks.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month (except in January) at a member’s home. Our Christmas camping get-together takes the place of a meeting in December. Our AGM is held in June when subscriptions are due.Members take a plate to share for supper as well as a bottle of wine. The host/s for the evening provide tea and coffee. Entertainment is provided by a member at the conclusion of the meeting. Slides or digital photographs of recent ( or old ) trips are viewed on the club's fabulous newly acquired data projector.
Come along and enjoy the friendship and camaraderie of shared adventures. Members and guests are always welcome.
Where are we ?
We are situated in the Narrabri Shire which covers an area of some 13,065 square kilometers and is the heart of the rich Namoi Valley in North West New South Wales. The Shire population is 13,119. The area is renowned for its wealth in the production of some of the world's highest quality cotton, beef, wheat, fat lambs and wool.
Membership
- Membership provides you with a monthly e-newsletter, access to our walks and affiliation with the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW Inc. Australia.
- Through the Confederation, members are covered by Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurances.
How much?
- Single Membership: $25
- Family Membership: $40
(Family membership includes two adults and all dependent children of the same family at the one address).
- Membership is for 12 months and always relates to 1 July to 30 June
- Payment options: Cheque, Cash or Direct transfer
Please note that all participants of club activities MUST be paid up members and no more than two Club acivities may be underaken without a full annual membership being paid.
Enquiries:
- The President
- The Secretary
Please direct all email inquiry to secretarynarrabribushwalkers@gmail.com
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