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DBC Newsletter 2021
In this September Newsletter
Free Topographic Map down loads
Paper Maps
DBC Members Monthly Get Togethers
NT General Store
Adding a walk or event on the Club’s website
Wish to post a walk or event on the Club’s website at www.darwinbushwalking.org.au?
Log in with your leader account: https://darwinbushwalkingclub.org.au/wp-admin/
If you want a leader account and instructions send an email to President@darwinbushwalkingclub.org.au
Instructions are here:
Topographic Map down loads
Did you know you can download, free, from Geoscience Australia, 1:50,000 topographic maps that cover much of northern and central Australia? How:
Browse all GA topographic maps:
Browse all GA 1:50,000 topographic maps:
https://geoscience-au.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/b5deb336a04f456da5eb904f3e146f0d
Choose you map and download the .tif file- for example 5071-4 Tolmer Falls
https://ecat.ga.gov.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/56698
Once you have your map/s some possibilities are:
- Browse a map at leisure on your computer, plan your next trip’s walking route.
- Cut and print the required section – A3 colour costs only a few retail dollars to print.
- Load the .tif/s to your mobile device – to discuss or use anytime.
- Carry all the maps you might need.
- Georeference your map.
Questions?- members may contact Rick 0421639702.
Darwin Bushwalking Club Paper Maps
The Club has a large number of paper maps members can borrow. Contact Ken Renney on 0408583119
Darwin Bushwalking Club Paper Maps
The Club has a large number of paper maps members can borrow. Contact Ken Renney on 0408583119
Next DBC Members Monthly Get Togethers- Keep an eye out on Facebook.
Queries ? Contact: Yasmin
0421 154 576
NT General Store
DBC member receive a 10% discount at the NTGS- always worth a look if you are in the city.
Check out their new range of bushwalking meals.
TRIP REPORTS
WET SEASON WALKS
February 2021 There is so much to love about season walks: Overcast skies Green, so much luscious green and wildflowers Waterholes filled to the brim Flowing waterfalls, estuaries and streams The Darwin Bushwalking Club hosted ...Read more >>
Tjaynera Falls – 17th October 2020
Hi everyone I just wanted to say thank you to Darwin Bushwalking Club group leader Ken and fellow walkers that joined the overnight walk (or day walk) to Tjaynera (Sandy Creek) Falls - 17 October ...Read more >>
Jim Jim Falls
After returning from the Graveside Gorge walk, Verena and I had one day to recharge the batteries, shop, pack and be ready for the second adventure for this trip up the top end. Thursday ...Read more >>
COVID-19 Restrictions lifted
WE CAN WALK AGAIN!!! We have submitted a COVID-19 safety plan that was approved by the government and has been sent to all leaders Please note the following guidelines Walks will be limited to smaller ...Read more >>