Activities: 2010

Current as at 12 March 2010

To add something to the program, contact the Walks Coordinator, Yasmin (0421 154 576)

Date

Description

Organiser

Phone

Grade

2010 Program

Thursday 31 Dec to Friday 1 Jan 2010 New Years Eve at Edith Falls. Leaving Friday at 10 am, and back about sunset on Saturday, with a few short walks and camping in the Park area for a fee of $6.60. Bring a chair, and contact Linda for more details. Linda Rennie 8927 2040 Easy

23 - 26 January

 Motor Car Creek, Kakadu NP - visit Kakadu in the Wet (lots of swimming holes...!) Ken Renney 0408 583 119 Moderate
Sunday 7 Feb Anniversary Creek - moderate terrain and leisurely pace. Phone Alan by Friday 5 February. Alan Moy 8985 1484 Moderate
Sunday 14 Feb Ferry to Mandorah - a beach walk, then bush and possible wetlands to the pub to await the return ferry. Possible 10-12km walk. No limit to numbers, no car shuffling - simply meet at the ferry terminal. Neville Brayley 0408 660 023 Easy
Sunday 21 Feb Depot Creek - moderate terrain and leisurely pace. Phone Alan by Friday 19 February. A wet season favorite! Alan Moy 8985 1484 Moderate
Monday 22 Feb Monthly Meeting - cancelled (replaced by Planning Day) .
Saturday 27 Feb Planning Day - Yasmin's place, 5.30pm.
After last years success, DBC will be holding a planning day with the aim of populating the 2010 walks calendar.  Come along with your ideas for potential walks.   This will be followed by a bbq.  DBC will provide meat but please bring drink, chair and a salad to share.  New, old and potential members welcome.
 
RSVP Yasmin  8985 3457 / 0421 154 576 by Thursday 25 Feb (for catering purposes and directions).
Weekend 6-7 March Gubara, Kakadu NP - interesting country, accessible in the wet - with water falls, swimming pools and more. Recommended! Neville Brayley 0408 660 023 TBA
Sunday 14 March Circuit of Palmerston bike paths - leading onto the escarpment walking track, followed by cool drinks on Ruth's verandah! Starting 8.30am. Ruth Pitt 8932 3624 or ruth_e_pitt@hotmail.com Easy as...
Weekend 19-21 March Barak walk, Cooinda & Ubirr, Kakadu NP - drive to Kakadu on Friday night with a meal at the Bark Hut. People can either pitch a tent or hire a cabin at the Kakadu Lodge Caravan Park. BYO everything; Rod will if possible organise a Saturday evening meal under cover. Early starts while it's coolish. Day 1 will include swims in Gubara Ck waterholes, the visitor centre, and sunset at Ubirr with fabulous rock art. Day 2 will include a 6-hr walk around Nourlangie Rock (Barak walk) with rock art at the start and finish, and a visit to Cooinda if time permits. Rod Paterson 0429 134 809 (after 6pm) or patersonr@internode.on.net Easy
Monday 22 March Monthly Meeting - 7.30pm, SAIKS Seminar Room, CDU.      
Saturday 27 March Charades night - at Betty's house, starting at 6.30pm. Bring a plate of food to share. Betty Lum 8948 4881 or 0405 021 254 Fun
Sunday 28 March Navigation skills - a chance to learn and/or develop these skills. Limited places so book early. Don't just trust your leader.... Marj King 8985 6885 or seeds@topendseeds.com.au Easy
Easter 2-5 April Motor Car Creek, Kakadu NP - from MCC, walk over to explore Kurundie Creek and return. Rob Anderson 0413 299 900 Moderate
Saturday 10 April Bike ride - meeting at Nightcliff Pool at 7am, then a 35 km ride with breakfast at the Roma Bar after 30km. No need to book - helmet essential, spandex optional. Lesley Anderson 0448 007 396 or laande@bigpond.com N/A
Weekend 17-18 April Robyn Falls - around the falls and across the plateau to near the Adelaide River - rock holes, gorges, water falls and a chance to practice navigation skills for those interested. Neville Brayley 0408 660 023 Easy - moderate
Sat 24 - Mon 26 April (Anzac W/E) Gubara, Kakadu NP - the very best time of year to visit this beautiful valley. Leaving 6am Saturday. Ruth Pitt 8932 3624 or 0407 183 449 Moderate
Monday 26 April Monthly Meeting - cancelled due to other activities on this long weekend.      
Saturday 8 May Bike ride - meeting at Nightcliff Pool at 7am, then a 35 km ride with breakfast at the Roma Bar after 30km. No need to book - helmet essential. Lesley Anderson 0448 007 396 or laande@bigpond.com N/A
Weekend 15-16 May Ubrawarra Gorge - details TBA. Simon Townsend 8981 8689  
Sunday 16 May "Come and try" bushwalk - open to anyone interested in bushwalking; area and other details TBA. Rod Paterson 0429 134 809 (after 6pm) or patersonr@internode.on.net Easy
Monday 24 May AGM, 7.30pm, SAIKS Seminar Room, CDU.      
Weekend 29-30 May Tableland Creek, Litchfield NP - details TBA. Ruth Pitt 8932 3624 or ruth_e_pitt@hotmail.com Easy
June 9-16 Twin Falls and more, Kakadu NP - explore the upper reaches of Twin Falls Ck, returning via Rainforest Gorge and the Jim Jim track. Rob Anderson 0413 299 900 Moderate
Saturday 19 June Bike ride - meeting at Nightcliff Pool at 7am, then a 35 km ride with breakfast at the Roma Bar after 30km. No need to book - helmet essential. Lesley Anderson 0448 007 396 or laande@bigpond.com N/A
Monday 28 June Monthly Meeting - 7.30pm, SAIKS Seminar Room, CDU.      
Long W/E , 2-4 July Tabletop Track, Litchfield NP - complete the track in 3 days, following the marked track. Rebecca Orr 8932 2182 Moderate
Weekend 10-11 July Barramundi Gorge, Kakadu NP - details TBA. Simon Townsend 8981 8689 Moderate
Weekend 17-18 July Hayes Creek area - exploratory walk Neville Brayley 0408 660 023 Difficult
Long W/E, 23-25 July Koolpin Gorge, Kakadu NP - details TBA. Ruth Pitt 8932 3624 or ruth_e_pitt@hotmail.com  
Long W/E, 31 July - 2 August Graveside Gorge, Kakadu NP - details TBA. Marj King 8985 6885 or seeds@topendseeds.com.au  
Weekend 23-24 October Mary River houseboating - following the popularity of last year's trip, this full moon trip will include camping on the boat! Lesley Anderson 0448 007 396 or laande@bigpond.com Easy
         

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