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Bushwalking NSW
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Description
Bushwalking NSW Incorporated is the peak body for bushwalkers in NSW and the ACT. It represents the interests of over 12,000 bushwalkers from 70 bushwalking clubs throughout the state, and provides a united voice to local, state and federal government agencies and other bodies on issues affecting bushwalkers. (Bushwalking NSW Inc. was formerly known as the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs of NSW.)
Our Vision
More people walking in nature more often.
Our Mission
Advocacy and support for, and promotion of, more, safe, inclusive and extensive club-based bushwalking and related outdoor activities in nature.
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Gaia Forest Sangha
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
GAIA FOREST SANGHA’S primary purpose is to create opportunities for nature immersion combined with mindfulness, meditation, spiritual community and connection to country. Activities primarily take the form of multi-day retreats with day walks, through hikes and ‘days of mindfulness’ in beautiful wild places and other natural spaces. Our practice is underpinned by Buddhist philosophy, especially mindfulness in daily life, and deep ecology.
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking
Gaia Forest Sangha is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs...
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking
Gaia Forest Sangha is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs...
Upper Blue Mountains Bushwalking Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
Keep fit and meet some great people while enjoying the bush.
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Cross Country Skiing, Cycling, Canyoning
Upper Blue Mountains Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go...
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Cross Country Skiing, Cycling, Canyoning
Upper Blue Mountains Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go...
The Walking Volunteers
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
We work with the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC), Western Sydney councils, Western Sydney Parklands Trust, NSW National Parks to develop the Western Sydney Walking Network
Activities: Bushwalking
The Walking Volunteers is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the...
Activities: Bushwalking
The Walking Volunteers is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the...
Springwood Bushwalking Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
Club undertake a variety of bushwalks from day walks to challenging multi-day wilderness adventures.
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling, Cross Country Skiing, Cycling, Canyoning
Springwood Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You...
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling, Cross Country Skiing, Cycling, Canyoning
Springwood Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You...
Blue Mountains Conservation Society Bushwalking Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
Come out & enjoy the bush with conservationists on Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sat
Activities: Bushwalking
Blue Mountains Conservation Society Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go on test walks...
Activities: Bushwalking
Blue Mountains Conservation Society Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go on test walks...
Wagga Wilderness Walkers Inc
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
Members enjoy a varied program of day walks, backpacking, car-camping and sustained trail walking in the Riverina, the Murrumbidgee River, Victoria, ACT, Kosciusko National Park and Victorian Alpine regions. All walks are researched by walk leaders who do the walk before it is proposed as a club event.
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling
Wagga Wilderness Walkers Inc is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your...
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling
Wagga Wilderness Walkers Inc is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your...
Illawarra Ramblers Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
The Illawarra Ramblers Club is based in Wollongong and provides walking, kayaking, and cycling activities plus trips away. Our activities are graded to suit members’ abilities and are spread throughout the whole week. Located in the Illawarra we are close to and frequently access National Parks, coastal regions, the Illawarra Escarpment, rivers, lakes and the Southern Highlands. Try a couple of activities for free before joining.
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling
Illawarra Ramblers Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely...
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling
Illawarra Ramblers Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely...
South Coast Bushwalking Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
The South Coast Bush Walking Club (SCBW) is based in Wollongong. Most members reside in the Wollongong, Southern Sydney, Kiama and Southern Highlands areas.
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling
South Coast Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the...
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling
South Coast Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the...
Tumut and District Bushwalkers Inc.
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
Tumut Bushwalkers meet most Sundays during the year with walks of all levels.
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling, Cycling
Tumut and District Bushwalkers Inc. is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go on...
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling, Cycling
Tumut and District Bushwalkers Inc. is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go on...
Tamworth Bushwalking & Canoe Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
We participate in a range of activities, ranging from easy half-day walks suitable for anyone to more challenging day walks. We also go camping, canoeing, caving and orienteering.
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling
Tamworth Bushwalking & Canoe Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their...
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling
Tamworth Bushwalking & Canoe Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their...
Hill View Bushwalkers
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
Hill View Bushwalkers has Friday walks from mid-February to mid-November.
Activities: Bushwalking
Hill View Bushwalkers is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go on test walks with a new club to decide if...
Activities: Bushwalking
Hill View Bushwalkers is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go on test walks with a new club to decide if...
Sutherland Bushwalking Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
Sutherland Bushwalkers provides opportunities for outdoor activities to enjoy our natural environment with others. Membership is open to all people 18 years and over, and currently stands at approximately 350 members.
The activities offered by our Club include bushwalking, cycling and kayaking . The activities range in duration from one day to extended periods over several weeks and vary from local to interstate and overseas.
Activities are led by volunteer Activity Organisers and are detailed in the Club program which is provided to financial members quarterly. Activity Organisers details are not available to non members.
Activities are generally graded according...
The activities offered by our Club include bushwalking, cycling and kayaking . The activities range in duration from one day to extended periods over several weeks and vary from local to interstate and overseas.
Activities are led by volunteer Activity Organisers and are detailed in the Club program which is provided to financial members quarterly. Activity Organisers details are not available to non members.
Activities are generally graded according...
Up & Downers Bushwalking Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
Club conducts moderate day walks within a 2 hour drive radius from Sydney, held most Saturdays..
Our History
The Up & Downers BWC Inc was formed in 2000 by Herb Lippmann as a spin-off from courses he ran for many years for Macquarie Community College. We are a small club of approximately 40 members, mainly from around the north/northwest area of Sydney. Moderate day walks within a 2 hour drive radius from Sydney are held most Saturdays. Generally the meeting time is 8.30am and we aim to finish our walk around 2.30-3.00pm. As the travelling time to and from the...
Our History
The Up & Downers BWC Inc was formed in 2000 by Herb Lippmann as a spin-off from courses he ran for many years for Macquarie Community College. We are a small club of approximately 40 members, mainly from around the north/northwest area of Sydney. Moderate day walks within a 2 hour drive radius from Sydney are held most Saturdays. Generally the meeting time is 8.30am and we aim to finish our walk around 2.30-3.00pm. As the travelling time to and from the...
Wanderers Bushwalking Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
Our activity programs are prepared quarterly. They include at least one full day activity per weekend, and occasional walks and social events during the week. Bushwalking trips are organised during the year.
Activities: Bushwalking, Paddling, Cycling
Wanderers Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if...
Activities: Bushwalking, Paddling, Cycling
Wanderers Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if...
Southern Highlands Bushwalkers
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
An outdoor activities club which develops friendships through exploring natural wilderness and National Parks
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling, Cycling
Southern Highlands Bushwalkers is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go on test...
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling, Cycling
Southern Highlands Bushwalkers is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go on test...
Mountain Devils Bushwalking Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
Club walk in National Parks and other areas of natural beauty. Also along harbour foreshores and in historic suburbs.
Activities: Bushwalking
Mountain Devils Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go...
Activities: Bushwalking
Mountain Devils Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go...
Narrabri Bushwalking Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
Narrabri has a local Bushwalking Club who regularly meet to conduct group bushwalks.
Activities: Bushwalking
Narrabri Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go on test walks with a new club...
Activities: Bushwalking
Narrabri Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go on test walks with a new club...
Mudgee Bushwalking Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
The Mudgee Bushwalkers are a social group who enjoy regular walks together.
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling
Mudgee Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go on test walks with a...
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling
Mudgee Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can go on test walks with a...
Inverell Bushwalking Club
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
Our aim is to promote an interest in bushwalking, camping, birdwatching, nature photography, local history and the natural environment.
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking
Inverell Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can...
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking
Inverell Bushwalking Club is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at the right activity level for you.
You can...
Clarence Valley Bushwalkers
Provider: Bushwalking NSW
There are up to 5 scheduled club activities per month, including bushwalking of varying levels of difficulty, terrain and duration; kayaking / canoeing trips, overnight car-camps
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling
Clarence Valley Bushwalkers is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at...
Activities: Bushwalking, Overnight Bushwalking, Paddling
Clarence Valley Bushwalkers is a member club of Bushwalking NSW.
Remember that the best club for you may not necessarily be the closest club. Although some clubs are purely locally based, most bushwalking clubs offer activities throughout the region. Contact the Club Secretary to discuss your walking experience and the type of hikes and activities they conduct. This will help you to determine if their walks are pitched at...
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