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DBC Newsletter November 2021

November 25th, 2021|0 Comments

Darwin Bushwalking Club Newsletter November 2021.

In this newsletter:

Christmas event 2021
Planned Walks for 2020
Leichhardt’s grasshopper
NT Parks Masterplan 2022 – 2052
Short Walk ideas
Buy Swap Sell
 

CHRISTMAS EVENT –
Wednesday 1st December 2021- 5:30pm
Dripstone Cliffs, near parking lot (there will be a DBC flag)
Come along and connect with people who have similar interests. This month’s social catchup will be for celebrating Christmas! Grazing platters will be provided by the club, BYO drinks and chair.
Secret Santa: This is optional. If you want to participate, please bring a wrapped present (spending guide about $15).
RSVP: Please RSVP by Sunday 28 November to Mascha msfriderichs@gmail.com Please let me know if you are participating in the Secret Santa, and any dietary requirements.
All ages welcome!


Club activities planned for 2022
A passion for the outdoors, natural environment and adventure around the top end and beyond inspires the Darwin Bushwalking Club and provides a common bond. The attractions of walking in the Top End include natural beauty, diverse landscapes and habitats, and pure unpolluted water to drink.

Making new friends and promoting skills such as navigation, first aid and leadership is our focus. We seek to leave no trace of our passage through the bush. Trip leaders are essential to the Club – the Club will support and assist any member wishing to try their hand.

The dry season will arrive again soon so some planning now and you could again be camping under the stars. The following walk schedule has been put together with the input of many of our leaders. So keep an eye on the website.
There is still plenty of opportunity for the 2020 Walk Schedule to be improved with further input-so let us know of your suggestions and input. Email president@darwinbushwalkingclub.org.au.

Leichhardt grasshoppers
We are approaching the time of year when Leichhardt grasshoppers can be seen. Various locations around Nourlangie including Gubara car park are worth a try.
https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/discover/nature/animals/leichhardts-grasshopper/


NT Parks Masterplan 2022 – 2052
The Committee provided DBC input to the Parks Masterplan discussion paper.
Comments made supported limited development and the objects of DBC as set out in its Constitution, including ongoing independent access for DBC to short and overnight walks.
See: https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/parksmasterplan.


Shorter Walks
DBC members may be interested in the following short walks and day walks: an non exhaustive list.

Particularly at this time of year remember to keep well hydrated and carry essential first aid.

East Point Reserve Interactive Science Trail
https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/community/things-to-do/interactive-science-trail

Lee Point Reserve
https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/484790/excursion-guide-casuarina-coastal-reserve.pdf

Charles Darwin NP
https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/200065/charles-darwin-national-park.pdf

McMinns Lagoon
https://litchfield.nt.gov.au/community/recreation-reserves/mcminns-lagoon-recreation-reserve

Fogg Dam
https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/200068/fogg-dam-conservation-reserve-fact-sheet-and-map.pdf
Search Avenza for Fogg Dam: Fogg Dam

Butterfly Gorge
https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/200062/butterfly-gorge-nature-park.pdf

Mary River NP- various short walks and the more challenging Walk to Coast via Memorial day walk
https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/200075/mary-river-national-park.pdf

https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/200077/point-stuart-coastal-reserve-information-sheet.pdf

Litchfield NP short walks
https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/plan-your-visit/bushwalking-hiking/litchfield-national-park-short-walks

Search Avenza for Litchfield National Park
 
Umbrawarra Gorge
https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/find-a-park/find-a-park-to-visit/umbrawarra-gorge-nature-park
 
Kakadu Day Walks
See the Parks Australia for all information
https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/walks/

Jim Jim Falls- Barrk Marlam walk
A very challenging walk, perfect for experienced bushwalkers to enjoy some stunning views above the Jim Jim Falls escarpment. https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/walks/barrk-marlam-bushwalk/

Nourlangie Barrk Walk
Enjoy spectacular views, experience a variety of habitats and see the Nanguluwurr art site.
 https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/walks/barrk-sandstone-walk/

Yurmikmik
A series of interconnected walking tracks
https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/walks/yurmikmik-walks/

Want, Buy, Sell, Swap…
Have extra bushwalking or camping gear you no longer need? Want to buy or borrow gear? Drop us an email with your name, contact details, item & price to darwinbushwalkingclub@gmail.com and we will advertise them in the three monthly newsletter. Or, connect with other walkers at the monthly get togethers.

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