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Members, Stay Up To Date:

Keep up to date with additional information that may not get published in our newsletter or program. Visit this page weekly or prior to any event that you will be attending to ensure you are up to date with the latest information or any amendments that may get put in place from time to time.

Challengers Go For Take Off: Saturday 7th December 2024

We're all go for our Sunrise today, so get on down to our meeting place for a truely marvellous walk.

Published 7th 0625hrs December 2024

E vent Cancellation: Sunrise Saturday 30th November 2024

Due to the forecast weather situation, Saturday's Sunrise event has been cancelled.

Published 2150hrs 29th November 2024

E vent Cancellation: DayTrek Saturday 30th November 2024

Due to the forecast weather situation, Saturday's DayTrek event has been cancelled.

Published 29th November 2024

Sunrise Event Amendment: Saturday 31st August 2024

Due to unforeseen circumstancs, this Saturday's event has been amended.

Please delete the current event information and replace with: Pennant Hills Park to Waterloo Park. Meet at the Archery Centre Car Park, Pennant Hills Park, Britannia Street, Pennant Hills for a 7.30am departure. Expected finish time is approximately 9.45am.

Published 30th August 2024

Event Amendment/Cancellation - Newcastle Big Weekaway

It is disappointing that we have had to cancel this event due to members either unavailable to attend this date or who have a lack of interest in attending. We wil however seek expressions of interest for this event to go ahead at a later date.

Published 30th August 2024

Event Amendment: Saturday 10th August 2024

Due to circumstances beyond our control, this Saturday's Sunrise has been amended to 'The Gully to Sam's Creek’. Meet at Playground, corner of The Gully Road and Berowra Waters Road, Berowra for a 7.30am departure. Distance is approximately 7.00km. Expected finish time of walk is 9.45am. Event includes an end of walk morning tea. Please bring along a fold-up chair. A confirmed booking is required for this event.

Published 9th August 2024

Special Event Bookings:

Members are reminded to ensure that they have a received a booking confirmation prior to attending this style of event. Failing to adhere to this policy may result in a No Booking - No Go rule applied or Non Booking fee applied. See also back page of current program.

Published 12th July 2024

Intellectual Property Notice:

Our organisation’s intellectual property is what differentiates us from other organisations. It is important, valuable and worth protecting. Our organisation’s intellectual property includes the rights it may have in its:

Name.
Logo.
Names or logos of any programs or services developed by our organisation.
Publications.
Photographs and Videos.
Social media.
Training materials.
Website design and content.
Domain name.
Programs, or databases it has developed, and
Ideas, innovations and inventions.

Furthermore, our organisation’s events, which have been designed and researched is intellectual property. When publicly communicating, always stop and think about whether you are dealing appropriately with the intellectual property of others.

It is essential that members do not infringe the rights of the organisation, its members or its volunteers involved in generating content.

Published 12th July 2024

E vent Cancellation: Saturday 22nd June 2024

Due to the current weather situation, Today's Sunrise event has been cancelled.

Published 22nd June 2024

E vent Cancellation: Saturday 15th June 2024

Due to the current weather situation, Today's Sunrise event has been cancelled.

Published 15th June 2024

E vent Cancellations: Saturday 11th May 2024

Due to the current weather situation, all events have been cancelled.

Published 10th May 2024

Saturday Sunrise Cancellation: 4th May 2024

Due to the continuing wet tracks and rainfall which is due in Sydney at around 8.00am, this Saturday's Sunrise has been cancelled.

Published 4th May 2024

Get a FREE Morning Tea Cuppa on The House:

Simply bring your limited edition travel mug to any of our events during may and you could be rewarded with our complimentary morning tea cuppa. How easy is that? See April/May newsletters for details.

Published 27th April 2024

Gold Diggers.... Are You Ready To Bag The Gold:

Every day since the start of April the bag of gold has been growing at a rate of a dollar a day. If you want to get rich you should start digging now. For further details, simply go to page 14. of our May newsletter.

Published 27th April 2024

May Newsletter Out Now:

The May newsletter is now available and can be downloaded from the members page or alternatively, you can wait for it to be e-mailed out.

Published 26th April 2024

Monday 25th March: Membership 2024-2025

Membership subscriptions become overdue as of the end of March 2024. To avoid a re-joining fee, please pay your renewal on time.
PLEASE RENEW NOW, if you have not already paid your membership subscription.
Membership paid on time allows us to allocate correct numbers for insurances. See March or April newsletter for membership renewal fees.

Published 25th March 2024

Monday 25th March: April Newsletter

The April newsletter is now available and can be downloaded from the members page or alternatively, you can wait for it to be e-mailed out.

Published 25th March 2024

Saturday 23rd March: Program Launch

Our Autumn program has been launched today with a number of exciting new events included. It can be downloaded from the members page or alternatively, you can wait for it to be e-mailed out.

Published 23rd March 2024

Friday 22nd March: Event Cancellation

Due to circumstance beyond our control, Saturday's kayaking has had to be cancelled.

Published Friday 22nd March 2024

Friday 08 March: Please Read The Following Important Notification.

There is important information being published in our newsletter which is due out later today. Members are requested to keep up to date with any notification that may affect them.

Published 8th March 2024

Friday 08 March: It's Time To Celebrate Women.

Does anyone know what day or week this is? Well, you should! Please see our newsletter for details and wear something purple to show your celebration and respect if attending our Sunrise tomorrow.

Published 8th March 2024

Saturday 02 December Sunrise: Native Bushland Corridors of Sydney

NOTE: Electronic Recording of This Sunrise Event is NOT PERMITTED.

Come along and join us as we discover the Ferndale walking track and Blue Gum Creek. Walk through wet gullies, open forest and be amazed at the wildlife! This walk starts out on one of Sydney’s classic walking tracks. Not far from the Chatswood CBD we enter a beautiful valley which is rich in vegetation. This is Sydney’s Ferndale walking track which will take us up from the shores of the Lane Cove River before crossing over into another delightful bushland corridor where we will meander close to Blue Gum Creek. This creek and valley are another of Sydney’s beautiful places to visit. The richness of vegetation in the Blue Gum High Forest and lush green ferns sets this walk apart from many others within the Sydney area. The small amount of Blue Gum High Forest that remains today is listed as a critically endangered ecological community under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 & in NSW under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. Blue Gum High Forest occurs only in areas where rainfall is high and the soils are relatively fertile (derived from Wianamatta Shale). Blue Gum High Forest consists not only of the magnificent trees but is also host to a diverse variety of shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns and vines. Blue Gum Reserve adjoins Lane Cove National Park and contains an abundance of wildlife. Whilst walking in the reserve you are most likely to see some of the 64 recorded bird species. Meet just inside of NP gate on Max Allen Road, Lane Cove National Park for a 7.30am departure. Parking also available in Lady Game Drive should you not have a NP pass. Distance is approximately 9km. Expected event finish time is 10.05am.

Saturday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Saturday Sunrise (25.11.23) has been cancelled.

Published 25th November 2023

Sunrise Event Amendment: Saturday18th November

Due to National Park track closures (for the past 2years and continuing), this Saturday's event has been amended.

Please delete all event information and replace with: Galston Trail via Clarinda Falls
Meet at east end of Rofe Park car park, Galston Road, Hornsby Heights for a 7.30am departure. Distance approximately 6.7km. Expected event finish time is 9.25am. 3985-3.5K.

Published 17th November 2023

Sunrise Event Amendment: Saturday 28th October

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this Saturday's event has been amended.

Please delete all event information and replace with: The Cross & The Christmas Bush. Please meet adjacent to 35 Baker Crescent, Baulkham Hills for a 7.30am departure. Expected finish time is approximately 9.30am.

OUT NOW: New Revised Program:

A new revised program for Spring is now available. If not received in your INBOX then check your SPAM/JUNK folder for its delivery. If found in the SPAM?JUNK folder, please put our e-mail address on your safe sender list to stop this from happening.

PLEASE PHONE US ASAP if you do no receive the program by 6.00pm this evening. Thank you.

Published 27th July 2023

Saturday 22 July SunrisePlus: The Cascades

The walk first takes you from the plateau down through dry heath to the upper creek system of Middle Harbour, then follows the lush green forests that grow by the creek side. On our trek we visit a water-run known as ‘The Cascades’ which was once damned for swimming in the mid-1930s. It is interesting to note that the pool was built during the depression era and used by the public along with being frequently used as a campsite by the Scouts in the 1930s, and as a “jungle training” site during WWII. There is also a lovely inscription with the etching of the word “LADIES” where it is believed a small change room once stood. Meet at 26 Wyatt Avenue, Belrose for a 7.30am departure. Distance is approximately 13km. Expected event finish time is 11.15am. 00013-3.5R

Saturday 10th June 2023:

This weekend fundraiser paddle is set to go ahead. Current weather reports iindicate a mostly sunny day with light winds.

Published 8th June 2023

Join Our Fundraising Paddle for Cancer Research:

We're having a fundraising paddle June 10th 2023 which is our last paddle for the season. This is an easy paddle that will rake in over $600.00 for cancer research and has a beachside morning tea thrown in along the way. The paddle takes in the headwaters of Cockle Creek including a visit to see the remnants of the old boatsheds and tea houses which were part of the landscape around Houseboat Bay. The padle is on calm waters and covers a distance of 9kilometers. Please make your bookings via our program or for non-club members phone T: 0409 917 776 for details and bookings. Thank you.

Published 17th May 2023

Wallamba River BiG Paddle:

Most members have now secured their spots for the November 2023 BiG Paddle at Forster. Dates for this event have been amended due to a lack of cabin availability. Event dates are now 12th November (arrival) through to 17th November (departure) which gives the group five nights away. Although this is a kayaking event, we endeavour to throw in a bushwalking trip during our stay. Newbies with little experience can gain sufficient experience leading up to the event should they wish to attand. And, you don't even need to go kayaking, as you can come away simply for the comradarieship and a holiday.

Published 17th May 2023

Saturday DayTrek Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Saturday DayTrek (29.04.23) has been cancelled.

Published 28th April 2023

OUT NOW: New Revised Program:

A new revised program for Autumn has been e-mailed to all members. If not received in your INBOX then check your SPAM/JUNK folder for its delivery. If found in the SPAM?JUNK folder, please put our e-mail address on your safe sender list to stop this from happening.

PLEASE PHONE US ASAP if you do no receive the program by 6.00pm this evening. Thank you.

Published 18th April 2023

An Easter Special - Beyond Duffys Wharf:

See our April newsletter for our very special Easter Saturday Sunrise. Please book early to avoid missing out. The Sunrise includes morning tea and a hunt for the Easter Bunny.

Published 4th April 2023

Tuesday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Tuesday Sunrise (04.04.23) has been cancelled.

Published 4th April 2023

Saturday Paddle Cancellation:

Due to a lack of bookings, our Saturday Paddle (18.02.2023) has been cancelled.

Published 14th February 2023

New COVID Variant:

It's no time to get too complacent! The new COVID variant is alive and well just waiting to take a hold on the community. We all have a responsibility to have a Rapid Antigen Test at the first sign of a sniffle, sore throat, cough or even if you just think it is a simple bout of Hayfever. Don’t forget, you still need to wash your hands often and wear a mask indoors when in close proximity to others.

New Fundraising Sponsor Onboard - Scoza Fitness:

A special thank you to Scott and Za who have come onboard to support our fundraising efforts for Australian Cancer Research Foundation. Scott and Za offer outdoor fitness and lifestyle classes at very competitive prices. For more information simply click here.

Published 5th January 2023

Saturday 14 January Kayaking: Introduction to Kayaking - Beyond The Bibbenluke Cost $49.00

Learn more about paddling technique and build your proficiency with this special introductory paddle for newbies and beginners.

Flat water kayaking - A great experience and fun day on the water.

Join us for this memorable paddle along Cowan Creek to the Bibbenluke, an isolated little sandy beach overlooking the beautiful Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Our kayaking journey is an easy estuary paddle which is suited to the novice and experienced alike, and is a great introduction to paddling. Journey through a mangrove forest and see grand sandstone architecture along the way as our paddle takes you up into the backwaters of Cowan Creek to a delightful secluded beach. This is a great place for morning tea and to relax or have a swim. Dependent on conditions on the water, the paddle will cover approximately 10 kilometers.

Event Inclusions: Tandem kayaks, paddles, dry storage and buoyancy vests (PFDs) plus complimentary morning tea with chocolate treats is made available on the day.

Information Brochure: A separate information brochure is available for this event.

Bookings: Please phone 0409 917 776 to book or to make an enquiry.

Click here to see our promotional brochure.

Published 4th January 2023

On Sale Now - COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests:

The club is offering its members Rapid Antigen Self-testing Kits at reduced wholesale prices. See page 12. of our January Newsletter which is due to be sent out this week.

Published 1st January 2023

2023 Event Start Up:

Wishing all members a happy holiday season and we look forward to catching up soon.

Don't forget, we resume our main events on Saturday 21st January along with Tuesday Sunrise and a special Introduction to Kayaking event being held on the preceding Tuesday (19/01/23) and Saturday (14/01/23).

Published 1st January 2023

Amended Bank Details:

Our club has amended its bank details. Please see our club newsletter news and information page for further details.

Published 7th December 2022

Big Week Away at Newcastle Cancelled:

With many members saying they would like to attend the BiG March Event plus with it being heavily promoted for over several months, in the end, we had only been able to to attract six members with expressions of interest. So, due to this extreme downturn in interest we have decided to canclel the BiG March 2023 Week Away. And, with several new activities on the itinerary ranging from kayaking, bushwalking/beach walking, visits to historic sites plus more, it is very disappointing that the club could not attract sufficient numbers to hold this exciting week away for its members. Multi day events such as this one are important in bringing members together. Not only are they a fun time away, they increase members friendship and comaraderie. It would be a crying shame if events like this should become non-existent in the future.

Published 30th October 2022

Saturday Paddle Cancellation:

Due to the current weather system, our Saturday Paddle (22.10.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 21st October 2022

Our Club Picnic - Upper McKell Park Brooklyn, Sunday 16th October 2022:

Have you registered for our Picnic for Nature Day? If you have not registered you are at risk of missing out on joining your fellow members and guests for this fun event. Registrations must close soon. Please click here to REGISTER, thank you.

Note: For a $10.00 donation, non-registered members and guests may also participate in this event. This donation will go towards off-setting the cost of organising and running this FREE club event.

Sunrise Amendment: Saturday 15th October 2022:

Due to track closures our Apple Tree Flat Lookout plus Cock of The Mountain event has been cancelled and replaced with the following. Please meet as per our Bays of Cowan Waters event which was scheduled for Saturday 8th October 2022. See program for details.

Picnic For Nature Day - A Unique Event To Bring All Members Who Care About Nature Together:

THIS IS OUR BIGGEST EVENT FOR 2022

Upper McKell Park, Brooklyn, Sunday 16th October 2022 at 11.00am

If you are passionate about your environment, we invite you to join us and other fellow outdoor enthusiasts, family or friends for a Picnic for Nature Day.

The FREE picnic is to give everyone who cares about nature the opportunity to celebrate the natural beauty and biodiversity of this great country in which we live.

See October newsletter for details and registrations or simply click here.

Places are limited, so please register early to avoid missing out.

Updated 7th October 2022

Saturday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather and to avoid damage to our tracks, our Saturday Sunrise (08.10.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 7th October 2022

Saturday WildTrek Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather and to avoid damage to our tracks, our Saturday WildTrek (08.10.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 7th October 2022

BiG March Event:

Amendments are currently being sorted for this major event, See October Newsletter for Details.

Published 30th September 2022.

Saturday Sunrise Amendment:

Due to the current weather situation expected over the next two days, along with some local flooding of creeks, our Saturday Sunrise has been moved to new location and date. Please meet for a public holiday Monday Sunrise adjacent to 112 Douglas Street, St Ives for a 7.30am departure.

Published 30th Septemeber 2022

Updates & Cancellations Etc:

Event updates and cancellations are published here. Please visit this page if you have any doubt of the event being postponed or cancelled due to poor weather or for reasons that may be out of our control.

Published 23rd September 2022

It's Our Birthday (Saturday 10th September)

As this is a catered event, members are asked to 'Please Book Early' to assist us in the catering arrangments. For details about this event, please see page 4. of our program or September newsletter for details. We look forward to having everyone along for this year's anniversary celebration.

Published 4th September 2022

Big Week Away at Newcastle:

We are beginning the preparations for our Big Newcastle Week Away at Stockton Beach, Newcastle. Please let us know if you are interested in participating so that we can put you on the mailing list. The week away will include primarily different event locations to our last visit and will take in kayaking, beach/bush trek, quadbiking and more. Please click here to go on our mailing list.

Re-published 4th September 2022

Paddle Event Re-scheduled

Due to a strong wind warning and high chance of rain, our Saturday paddle event has been postponed and rescheduled to Saturday 24th September. Please delete 'Salt Pan Creek to Sugarloaf Bay' and replace with 'Bays of Cowan Waters'. All bookings will be transfered to this new date unless cancelled.

Published 2nd September 2022

Parking Restictions:

The car park opposite 'The Refinery' at Hornsby is currently closed for uprade. Alternative parking has to be used while this carpark is closed for maintenance.

Published 19th August 2022

Picnic for Nature:

Keep the date free! On Sunday 16th October 2022 we will be holding a Picnic for Nature event where we can come together to celebrate nature. But it’s more than just a fun day of getting out and enjoying nature. It’s a chance to connect with like-minded people in your local community, people who want to protect and preserve our wonderful surroundings. See newsletters leading up to the day for further infomation.

Published 4th August 2022

Pre-Sunrise Cuppa:

Come along and join our members for pre-sunrise cuppa at the Refinery Expresso Café at 7.00am on Saturday 20th August. See you all there.

Published 3rd August 2022

Program Amendment #2.:

Spring program Pg3. Saturday 20th August - Sunrise: Beyond Florence Cotton Reserve. Delete meeting place and replace with: Meet at The Refinery Expresso Cafe, Coronation Street, Hornsby.

Published 3rd August 2022

Program Amendment #1.:

Spring program Pg6. Future Events - WildTrek: Delete Saturday 3rd December and replace with Saturday 10th December

Re-published 1st August 2022

Big Week Away at Newcastle:

Re-published 1st August 2022

Tuesday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Tuesday Sunrise (26.07.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 26th July 2022

Sunrise Amendment:

Todays postponed Sunrise is being held tomorrow. Same location, same start time. See program for meeting place details.

Published 23rd July 2022

Saturday Sunrise Postponement:

Due to the inclement weather and poor track conditions accompanied with two creek crossings we have chosen to postpone this event for 24hours making it a Sunday Sunrise. Please meet as per program this Sunday (24th July) for a 7.30am start.

Published 22rd July 2022

Spring Program:

Our Spring progam is out now. Please check you e-mail for the posting.

Published 22nd July 2022

Events Recommence From Tuesday 12th July:

Now that the rain has eased and the tracks have dried out sufficiently, our events will recommence from Tuesday 12th July. Don't forget though, as the Tuesday event is catered it requires a comfirmed booking. Furthermore, this weekend events include a WildTrek which also requires a confimed booking. A booking for the Sunrise event is not required.

Published 11th July 2022

Christmas 2022:

Please diarise the following date for our Christmas 2022. Saturday 17th December. The event will commence at 7.30am and run for approximately 3.5hours consisting of a Sunrise walk plus celebration. Location for this event is yet to be advised.

Published 10th July 2022

Saturday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, recent flooding, poor track conditions and to eliminate further damage to the track, our Saturday Sunrise (09.07.2022) has been cancelled.

Updated 7th July 2022

COVID Vaccination Reminder:

COVID is far from over with the new sub-variant doing the rounds - It is not time to become complacent!

In keeping with NSW Health adice, all members must be triple vaccinated before attending MyORG events, and if you are over 65years or have any underlying health conditions you should be seeking a fourth vaccination as soon as possible.

Published 7th July 2022

Spring Program:

Our new Spring program will be e-mailed out in the coming weeks and will take affect from Monday 25th July. Please DO NOT use the Autumn program for event information after this date. Thank you.

Published 7th July 2022

Tuesday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Tuesday Sunrise (05.07.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 4th July 2022

Saturday Sunrise Cancellation:

Due to the inclement weather, our Saturday Sunrise (02.07.2022) has been cancelled.

Published 1st July 2022

We're Looking At Adding Another 10 Members To Our Club:

Have you got what it takes to have some serious fun while improving your health, fitness and wellbeing? Then, we would like to welcome you along as a guest to trial one of our Saturday Sunrise events. You can be confident in the knowledge that 100% of your $10.00 event subscription will be going to Australian Cancer Research Foundation in aid cancer research here in Australaia. On top of that, our club will make a further $10.00 contribution for each guest that participates in this promotion. That makes a total of $20.00 that will go into our Cancer Research Fundraising Campaign.

Published 27th June 2022

Beyond Series - WildTrek: Eleanor Bluff - Beyond Taffys Rock

This WildTrek adventure now has five places available. Be quick to book as this event is being capped at eight participants.

Published 27th June 2022

Club Newsletter Trial In Public Domain

Our club newsletter this month is being released into the pubic domain. The public will have access to a hard copy only and therefore will not have access to HTML links. Access though, will be available to a number of photo albums through QR Codes. Members are asked to check events that they have attended which have QR Codes and to let the club know if there are any photos that they wish to have withheld from general public circulation. The July newsletter due out today will be distributed publicly on Friday1st July 2022. Your feedback is also sought in regards to this trial.

Published 27th June 2022

It's Time To Come Onboard For Our Easter Event:

Get along this Saturday for our fabulous Easter Sunrise walk which includes brekkie and morning tea, plus an Easter Egg Hunt Bookings are now closed via our newsletter and program but you can still jump onboard. Make a Late Booking H ere.

Published 14th April 2022

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