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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Hunter Area Walkabout Club
Activities: Bushwalking
Hunter Area Walkabout 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...
Gaia Forest Sangha
Practice draws on Buddhist mindfulness and deep ecology, with opportunities to connect with nature and a community of practitioners. The group also organises working bees at Gaia Forest.
Subscribe to the group’s newsletter for upcoming retreats and days of mindfulness, or use its website enquiry form to ask how to take part.
Upper Blue Mountains Bushwalking Club
Walks usually explore the Blue Mountains, Gardens of Stone, Kanangra and Wollemi National Parks or nearby areas. Activities are graded to help members choose a suitable walk, and new members are encouraged to start with easier walks. The walk leader will ask about your experience before accepting a booking.
Join through the club’s online membership process and accept the participation disclaimer. Once...
Blue Mountains Conservation Society Bushwalking Club
Monday and Tuesday walks generally run for 3–5 hours and suit walkers of average fitness. Thursday walks take 2–3 hours at a leisurely pace, usually with carpooling. Check the individual walk grade and route before choosing a walk: tracks can include steep climbs, steps and uneven surfaces. Bring morning tea, lunch and adequate water unless the programme advises otherwise. Saturday walks are awaiting a new leader.
Before your first...
Springwood Bushwalking Club
Walks range from easier outings to demanding off-track adventures. Activities are led by volunteers and graded to help members choose a suitable trip. The club also offers navigation, map-reading and bush-skills training.
Apply online or attend a general meeting to speak with the membership team. Prospective members start with an easy walk and complete three walks and an induction training session within...
Wagga Wilderness Walkers Inc
Members explore the Riverina and Murrumbidgee River area, as well as destinations in Victoria, the ACT, Kosciuszko National Park and the Victorian Alpine region. Walk leaders research routes and walk them before proposing them as club activities.
Email the club to enquire about the walks programme and membership. Discuss your walking experience and the types of walks you enjoy to help find suitable outings.
Illawarra Ramblers Club – Bushwalking and Cycling
Walks explore coastal tracks, bushland and other scenic areas, while rides and paddles offer different ways to explore the region. Activities are graded, with distances, terrain and any required abilities described in the programme so participants can choose a suitable outing. The club encourages friendship and shared outdoor interests.
Membership is open to people aged 18 and over. Prospective members can arrange up...
South Coast Bushwalking Club – Wollongong
Activities include day walks and overnight or longer trips with camping, exploring the Illawarra and other parts of southern NSW. A moderate level of fitness is needed to start: walkers should be able to cover 8–10 km on undulating terrain. Walks are graded, and leaders can help you choose a suitable outing.
Membership is open to adults aged 18 and over. Apply through...
Tumut and District Bushwalkers Inc.
The club aims to encourage outdoor recreation while helping people learn about and preserve the local environment, flora and fauna. Walks vary in distance, terrain and difficulty, from easier outings to longer routes with steep or rough sections. Choose an outing suited to your fitness and experience and discuss its suitability with the walk leader.
Walkers...
Tamworth Bushwalking & Canoe Club
Walks and trips provide opportunities to explore the outdoors with other club members. The club was formed in 1972 and is affiliated with Bushwalking NSW.
To find out about joining and choose a suitable first outing, contact the club using the details on this listing. Members receive a monthly newsletter with activity itineraries. Participants must read and sign the club risk waiver before taking part in...
Hill View Bushwalkers – Friday Walks Around Sydney
Three walking groups cater for different distances and fitness:
EZY walks are generally under 8 km, with a slower pace and easier gradients.Regular walks are generally under 13 km and require moderate fitness.Plus walks are generally 12–20...
Sutherland Bushwalking Club
Choose from morning walks, full-day outings, camping trips and extended adventures. Bushwalks range from easier tracks suited to newcomers through to longer routes and demanding off-track terrain. Read the activity description and choose an outing that matches your fitness and experience.
Try an activity or join
Membership is open to people aged 18 and over who accept the club’s objectives and...
Up & Downers Bushwalking Club – Saturday Walks around Sydney
Walks range from easy to hard, including formed tracks, rough terrain and some off-track routes. Prior bushwalking experience is not essential, but reasonable fitness is needed and new walkers generally start with an easy walk. The club encourages care for the bush by leaving only footprints...
Wanderers Bushwalking Club – Sydney Hills District
The quarterly programme includes full-day weekend activities, occasional weekday walks and social outings. Walks explore national parks, state forests, coastal tracks, urban bushland and places of interest, usually within two hours’ drive of the Hills District. The club also organises camping and accommodated trips, city walks and cycling. Car pooling is available for day walks.
Walks range from easier city and coastal routes to more demanding bushwalks. Participants must be adults, choose an...
Southern Highlands Bushwalkers – Social Bushwalking
Day walks form the core of the programme, ranging from moderately easy outings to strenuous walks. Overnight backpacking and car-camping trips are also part of the club’s activities. Some routes involve steep ground, creek crossings or off-track sections, so choose a walk that matches your fitness and experience.
Membership is for adults aged 18 and over. Children can take part in walks...
Mountain Devils Bushwalking and Social Club – Campbelltown
Walks are graded by distance and terrain, with easier options and more challenging routes for experienced walkers. Activities take place at different locations, mainly on weekends with some midweek outings. Bushwalks and car camps are for adults aged 18 and over, and pets cannot attend.
Newcomers undertake two...
Mudgee Bushwalking and Bike Riding Club
The club aims to provide an inclusive programme, with members sharing outdoor experience and encouraging one another. Walks have different grades and distances, so choose an outing suited to your abilities. Members can take part as their availability allows.
Visitors should contact the club before joining an activity and follow the leader’s RSVP and risk-acknowledgement requirements. Membership applications and annual risk-waiver forms...
Inverell Bushwalking Club
Walks range from local outings to trips further afield, including national parks around Inverell, Washpool and the Gibraltar Range. The programme includes walks of different lengths and grades, along with longer camping trips. Check the walks programme and contact the walk leader at least a few days before the outing to arrange participation and choose a suitable...
Clarence Valley Bushwalkers – Bushwalking and Kayaking
Walks vary in length, terrain and difficulty, with graded activities to help participants choose a suitable outing. Experienced members can offer advice on walking equipment, food and clothing. Car camps combine time away with walks, paddling and social activities.
Visitors can try a club activity before becoming members. Browse the activity programme, then contact the designated activity coordinator to confirm participation and discuss the route, grading and...
U3A Goulburn Mulwaree Bushwalking and Rambles
U3A is run by volunteers and promotes lifelong learning. Its outdoor programme brings members together for group walks alongside the wider learning programme.
New members apply for U3A membership online and wait for approval before enrolling in activities. Contact the enrolment team using the details on this listing to join the bushwalking club and find out about upcoming rambles. Enrolled members can use the ramble RSVP form to respond to individual...
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