2019 WALKS AND ACTIVITIES – PROGRAMTo add something to the program, please contact walks@darwinbushwalkingclub.org.auCycling Group – a group of Club members meet regularly on Saturday morning, cycling about 40km – to join the group, contact Yasmin Barnes on 0421 154 576. (Note – this is not a formal club activity, so is not covered by club insurance.) |
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| Date | Description | Organiser | Phone/Contact | Walk Grade |
| 25-28 Jan | Gubara, Kakadu NP – leaving 24th and staying first night in Jabiru. | Verena Tinning | 0438 881 904 or gv.tinning@bigpond.com | Moderate |
| Sun Feb 10 | Litchfield Waterfalls – Part 1 – Cascades, Wangi and Green Ant Creek walks, leaving at 6am. Bring lunch and swimming gear (and umbrella?). | Simon Townsend | 0414 262 064 | Easy |
| WE 16-17 Feb | Boulder Ck & Motor Car Falls, Kakadu NP – leaving early and overnighting at Mary River Roadhouse (book yourself). Visiting Ikoymarra on way back. | Benita De Vincentiis | benitadv@gmail.com | Easy |
| Sun Feb 24 | Litchfield Waterfalls – Part 2 – Tolmer and Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole walks, leaving at 7am. Bring lunch, swimming gear, etc. | Simon Townsend | 0414 262 064 | Easy |
| WE 16-17 Mar | Leliyn (Edith) Falls, Nitmiluk NP – exploring Unbrawarra Gorge on the way and camping overnight at Edith Falls (fees apply). Sunday – Leliyn walk and Sweetwater pool (10km). FULL | Simon Townsend | 0414 262 064 | Easy to moderate |
| Sun 17 Mar | East Point Reserve – checking out the military heritage. 4.3km circuit, meeting at the Pee Wee’s at the Point carpark at 7am. Bring usual gear and binoculars. | Jan Allen | 0401 714 878 | Easy |
| Sat 6 Apr | Wangi to Walker, Litchfield NP – setting the trail through this section of the overgrown Tabeltop Track; swim at private waterfall! | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com | Easy |
| Sun 7 Apr | Social Meeting – at Lake Alexander, East Point, from 4pm. Bring gear to swap or sell; BYO drinks. (Club will provide sausages.) New members welcome. | Mara Dobrini | maradobrinii@hotmail.com | |
| 18-28 Apr | Gregory NP and/or Keep River NP – all or part, many options available as described in Marj’s notes. | Marj King | 8985 6885 (Marj now out of contact till 28 Apr.) | Varied – see notes |
| 19-22 Apr | Tabletop Track, Litchfield NP – the club has been invited to assist with checking/re-tying markers along the track before it opens to other walkers. New members welcome. A unique opportunity with lots of swimming and good camping. Some kit available. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (no SMS) | Moderate |
| Gubara, Kakadu NP – hoping to leave Thursday 18th. 4 days of pack-carrying for fit club members! | Michael Dunbar | 0474 205 735 or msdunbar@bigpond.com | Moderate | |
| WE 27-28 Apr | Baark Walk/Noorlangie Rock, Kakadu NP – overnight at Anbinik cabins, then 6hr day walk. | Yasmin Barnes | ylbarnes@gmail.com | Easy |
| Sun 28 Apr | Wangi to Green Ant Ck/Tolmer Falls, Litchfield NP – (route may change). Leave message with Ken giving best time to return call. | Ken Renney | 0408 583 119 | Easy |
| Sun 5 May | Walker Ck, Litchfield NP, checking link to Tabletop Track and swimming. New members welcome. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (no SMS) | Easy |
| 3-6 May | Gunlom, Kakadu NP – leaving Friday pm, then pack-carrying for 3 days. Must be reasonably fit club member, returning Monday. Small group – so be quick. | Michael Dunbar | 0474 205 735 or msdunbar@bigpond.com | Moderate |
| 4-6 May | Edith Falls to Sweetwater – intended to introduce families (with kids 8yrs and over) to the joys of bushwalking. 9km return. Overnight at Edith and Sweetwater. Must be able to swim confidently. FULL | Emilio van Zeeland | 0431 688 138 or emiliovanzeeland@hotmail.com | Easy |
| Green Ant Ck to Tjenja Falls, Litchfield NP – includes checking/marking part of Tabletop Track. Contact Marj with details highlighted in note above. | Marj King | marjok1@iinet.net.au | Easy/Moderate | |
| 14-18 May | Jatbula Trail, Nitmiluk NP – small group, so be quick! (Leaving Darwin on Monday 13th.) | Louise Denton | louisedenton@live.com.au | Moderate |
| 18-19 May | Wangi Ck Camp & Tabletop Track, Litchfield NP – join Andy at the best camping spot in the Park and help finish marking the track. Great swimming; new members welcome. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (no SMS) | Moderate |
| Tue, 21 May | AGM – 6.30pm at Wanguri School. Club will provide pizzas and present a rolling slideshow of walks. Audit Report. | |||
| 31 May – 3 June | Koolpin & Freezing Gorges, Kakadu NP – suitable for experienced walkers who can carry a full pack over challenging terrain. 1st night at public campground, then 2.5 days walking and 2 nights bush camping. Permit wait-listed. FULL | Chris Obst | tassiechris@gmail.com | Moderate |
| 7-10 June | Gubara, Kakadu NP – 3 days, 1 campsite; must be full member with some O/N experience. Email and leave mobile phone number. Leaving 3pm Friday. | Yasmin Barnes | ylbarnes@gmail.com | Moderate |
| Interested in a walk? Just contact the walk leader giving full name, contact details, membership status and previous walking experience. Walks in Litchfield or Kakadu National Parks require a permit – and for this you will also have to provide your address. Leaders may ask for a cash deposit. | ||||
| 29 June | Bike ride to Wagait Beach – for the annual Mandorah Ulelele Folk Festival (MUFF) at the Cox Country Club (~6km from Mandorah, but the plan is to hit the dirt and visit 2 WWII aircraft crash sites for some 24km). Meet at the Cullen Bay ferry terminal at 9.00am and come back at your leisure (3.20, 5.20 or 6.20pm, or stay O/N). The show starts at 12 noon. | Craig Bellamy | 0403 872 205 Ferry timetable. | Easy |
| 6 July | Movie Night at the Deckchair Cinema – “Free Solo” – a movie about the free climber on Yosemite’s El Capitan (believe me – that’s incredible). | Purchase own ticket; food and drinks from 6.30pm; movie starts at 7.30. Proposed by Sophia Thomas. | ||
| WE 26-28 July | Edith Falls to Sweetwater Pool – for families with kids over 8, overnighting at Edith and Sweetwater. Must be able to swim confidently. | Zoi Novello | zoi.novello@gmail.com | Easy |
| 26 July – 4 Aug | Maguk to Graveside and return, Kakadu NP – for experienced walkers only with overnight walking experience. Part exploratory as leader has not walked the route before. 8 nights at 6 campsites. | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com | Very difficult |
| 2-5 Aug | Gunlom to Barramundi Ck, Kakadu NP – leaving 7am on Friday, returning late Monday; experienced O/N walkers. | Simon Townsend | 0414 262 064 | Moderate to difficult |
| 2-6 Aug | Graveside, Kakadu NP – leaving early on Friday and returning Tuesday avo. FULL | Verena Tinning | 0438 881 904 or gv.tinning@bigpond.com | Moderate |
| 16-17 Aug | Upper Sandy Creek Falls Good beginner walk above Sandy Creek falls | Ken Renney | 0408583119 after 6pm | Moderate |
| 5-9 Sept | Jatbula Trail, Nitmiluk NP – driving in on 4 Sept; $60 deposit required. | Sophia Thomas | ca30bi@gmail.com | Moderate |
| 14-15 Sept | Florence Falls area Good beginner walk above florence falls | Ken Renney | 0408583119 after 6pm before sept 6th | easy |
| 13-16 Sept | Dinner Ck, Kakadu NP – leaving Thursday pm. Great place, but numbers limited so get in early. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (no SMS) | Moderate |
| Saturday 21st Sept | Ludmilla Bay Kayaking– 7am return by 10.30am. Kayak through the mangroves. $30 for kayak hire. numbers limited so get in early. | Zoi Novello | 0421433359 | easy |
| 5th – 6th Oct | Walker Creek Enjoy good camping weather before the weather changes, along with great swimming on this easy trip with optional excursion – new members and kids welcome.May suit anyone new to overnight bush camping in the Top End | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (no SMS) | Easy |
| 19-20 Oct | Sandy Creek This will be an easy-moderate walk with a bit of hill climbing. A 4WD vehicle will probably be required. | Ken Renney | 0408583119 after 6pm | easy |
| 25-27 Oct | Litchfield NP. Sandy Creek. Leave Darwin 2:30 pm Friday. Return Sunday afternoon. Rocky terriain and hot, humid weather conditions. Suitable walkers with wet season walking experience. | Simon Townsend | 0414 262 064 (after Oct 8) | Difficult |
| Tues 29 Oct | Social Meeting 6:30pm Join us at Charles Darwin University Room: Blue 2.1.51 for our social club meeting. Tissa Ratnayeke from NT Field Nats will be showing his beautiful photos of local wildlife with talking points. Light refreshments provided, tea, coffee. Bring a cup Click for Map | Mara Dobrini | 0438842138 | |
| Nov 9th – 10th | Digital Detox at Tjenya Falls Get disconnected! Dare you leave behind all digital technology, timepieces and gadgets for one weekend? If you can, sign up for good swimming and camp with views. | Jeff de Jager Co-leader Andy Peart) | 0472617434(after 6pm or weekends) | Moderate |
| Nov 30th – Dec 1 | Christmas Walk Our annual christmas themed walked. Umbrawarra Gorge. kids welcome, swimming. No drones just nature! | Andy Peart(Co leader Ken Renney | 0429 427 685 (no SMS) | Moderate |
| Nov 23rd 6pm | Social get together Farewell to DBC members Zoi, Jan, Craig, Simon, and in absentia Emillo. Our friends and fellow walkers are leaving Darwin, some for a short time, others for much longer. Bring a plate to share or something to BBQ. BYO drinks, chairs.. etc. Nightcliff sunset park, southern side of jetty. Social event all welcome! Non members welcome 🙂 | Moderate | ||
| Dec 7-8 | Christmas Parteeeh Join us for our christmas party at a property near Manton dam. Camping games and kris kringle pop us an email for details and sign up here | darwinbushwalkingclub@gmail.com | Moderate | |
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2018 and 2019 WALKS AND ACTIVITIESTo add something to the program, please contact walks@darwinbushwalkingclub.org.auCycling Group – a group of Club members meet regularly on Saturday morning, cycling about 40km – to join the group, contact Yasmin Barnes on 0421 154 576. (Note – this is not a formal club activity, so is not covered by club insurance.) |
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| Date | Description | Organiser | Phone/Contact | Walk Grade |
| Sun 7 Jan | Depot Ck – a favorite wet season walk! New members welcome. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Moderate |
| Sun 21 Jan | Anniversary Ck/Robin Falls. New members welcome. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Moderate |
| WE 25-28 Jan | Gubara, Kakadu NP (wait-listed) – leaving Wednesday 24th and returning late Sunday. Fixed camp planned, with long day walks – to suit the fit and experienced! Small group only. | Mike Dunbar | 8945 5582 or sueandmike1@bigpond.com | Moderate |
| WE 26-28 Jan | Lost City/Sandy Ck, Litchfield NP. New members welcome. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Moderate |
| Sun 4 Feb | Planning Meeting – at Lake Alexander, from 5pm. Where do you want to go during the year? Help plan the Club’s 2018 activities around the barbecue (near the playground, bring your own everything). Experienced members will bring their gear to “show and tell”. If the weather is unsuitable, we’ll meet instead at Mara’s place – contact her if uncertain or to get directions. New and potential members welcome. | Mara Dobrini | 0438 842 138 or maradobrini@hotmail.com | Easy! |
| Sun 11 Feb | Rapid Creek – an excursion along the creek during the morning for about 2 hours. | Ruth Eberhard | 0429 214 140 or ruth_e_pitt@hotmail.com | Easy |
| Sun Feb 18 | Litchfield Walks and Waterfalls, Part 1 – departing at 6.30am, visiting the Cascades, Wangi and Greenant Creek Falls, back late afternoon. | Simon Townsend | 0414 262 064 (don’t text) | Moderate |
| Sun Feb 25 | Litchfield Walks and Waterfalls, Part 2 – departing at 6.30am, visiting Florence, Tolmer and Greenant Creek Falls. | Simon Townsend | 0414 262 064 (don’t text) | Moderate |
| Easter WE | Baark Walk (Noorlangie area), Kakadu NP – leaving Sat lunchtime and staying overnight in Jabiru (cabins), about 5h walk then return to Darwin on Sunday pm. | Yasmin Barnes | 0421 154 576 (no SMS) or ylbarnes@gmail.com | Easy |
| Sun 1 Apr | Buley Rockhole, Litchfield NP – should have time for a swim after the walk…… | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Moderate |
| Sun 8 Apr | Greenant Ck to Wangi Falls , Litchfield NP – get hot and have a dip! New members welcome. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Moderate |
| Sat 14 Apr | Quiz Night – at Ruth’s home. Bring a plate of food to share, then test your knowledge with the bushwalking-themed quiz. | Ruth Eberhard | 0429 214 140 or ruth_e_pitt@hotmail.com | Easy |
| Sun 22 Apr | Cascades to Wangi Falls – Litchfield NP. Full day, 7am to 7pm, day walk with swimming. New members welcome, but places limited. Email with full name, membership status and phone number. | Benita De Vincentiis | benitadv@gmail.com | Moderate |
| 4-7 May | Gunlom area, Kakadu NP – leaving Friday and returning Monday pm. Suitable for the fit and keen. Dependent on area opening. | Mike Dunbar | sueandmike1@bigpond.com | Moderate |
| WE 5-6 May | Wangi Falls, Litchfield NP – relatively easy overnight walk suitable for beginners. Subject to permit. FULL | Yasmin Barnes | 0421 154 576 (no SMS) or ylbarnes@gmail.com | Easy |
| West of Florence Falls, Litchfield NP – contact Marj for details. | Marj King | 8985 6885 or marjok1@iinet.net.au | Easy | |
| WE 12-13 May | “Bushwalking Leadership for Dummies” – for current members only who commit to leading (or co-leading with an experienced leader) at least one DBC walk this calendar year. Includes organising, leading, logistics, basic navigation, precautions and some hands-on practice. Location depends on permit. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Easy |
| Mon 28 May | AGM – 7pm at the Healthy Living meeting room, Shop 1, Tiwi Place – see map. | |||
| Sat 2 June | Bike ride – meet at Nightcliff pool at 7am – easy ride with breakfast at a local cafe. Just turn up with helmet, etc. | |||
| Sun 3 June | Bamboo Ck to No-name Waterhole – suitable for beginners. | Marj King | marjok1@iinet.net.au | Easy |
| Long WE 8-11 June | Gunlom circuit, Kakadu NP – a 3-day circuit starting and ending at the Gunlom campground. Walkers must have completed an overnight walk with DBC. Permit wait-listed. FULL | Yasmin Barnes | 0421 154 576 (no SMS) or ylbarnes@gmail.com | Moderate |
| Maguk area, Kakadu NP – a 3-night, 3-day walk for a small group of fit, keen current members. FULL | Mike Dunbar | sueandmike1@bigpond.com | Moderate | |
| WE 23-24 June | Southern Tablelands, Litchfield NP – great beginners’ walk in the rarely-visited southern part of Litchfield. Camp on a sandy beach next to a private waterfall! | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com or 0402 901 286 | Easy |
| Litchfield NP – off-track walk across rocky terrain. Contact Simon for details (ring before May 20 or after June 12). FULL | Simon Townsend | 0414 262 064 | Moderate | |
| 29 June – 3 July | Jatbula Trail, Nitmiluk NP – leaving Darwin on the 28th for 5-day walk from Katherine Gorge to Edith Falls. Must be club member with overnight walking experience. | Yasmin Barnes | 0421 154 576 (no SMS) or ylbarnes@gmail.com | Moderate |
| Sat 30 June | Bike ride to Wagait Beach – for the annual Mandorah Ulelele Folk Festival (MUFF) at the Cox Country Club (~6km from Mandorah). Meet at the Cullen Bay ferry terminal at 9.00am and come back at your leisure (3.20, 5.20 or 6.20pm, or stay overnight). The show starts at 12 noon. | Craig Bellamy | 0403 872 205 | Easy |
| Sat 7 July | Bike ride – meet at Nightcliff pool at 7am – easy ride with breakfast at a local cafe. Just turn up with helmet, etc. | |||
| 7-9 July | Koolpin/Freezing Gorge, Kakadu NP – suitable for experienced walkers who like a long day with plenty of rock-hopping, climbing, pack-floating, etc – all good fun! Leaving Saturday with 2 nights car-camping. | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com or 0402 901 286 | Difficult |
| Sun 15 July | Florence Falls area, Litchfield NP – suitable for new members. | Ken Renney | 0408 583 119 (after 6pm) | Easy |
| WE 21-22 July | Cycle to Tumbling Waters – about 75km one-way. Riders must have ridden at least once with the Saturday morning riders – contact Louise for details. | Louise Gillett | louise_gillett@hotmail.com or 0414 304 799 | Unclassified |
| LWE 27-29 July | Twin Falls, Kakadu NP – leaving 26th, first camp at public campground then 3 days of pack-carry walking. Must be member and fit! Max of 6. | Mike Dunbar | sueandmike1@bigpond.com | Moderate |
| Upper Sandy Creek, Litchfield NP – fairly easy, with optional mini-gorge swim. Rarely visited. New members welcome and navigation/leadership practice available if interested. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Easy | |
| Sat 4 Aug | Bike ride – meet at Nightcliff pool at 7am – easy ride with breakfast at a local cafe. Just turn up with helmet, etc. | |||
| LWE 5-6 Aug | Wangi to Cascades, Litchfield NP – Sun/Mon overnight walk. | Ken Renney | 0408 583 119 (after 6pm) | Easy |
| 27 July-6 Aug | Jim Jim to Twin Falls, Kakadu NP. A rare opportunity (experienced walkers only). Permit wait-listed. Phone Rick to add your name to his waiting list. | Rick Bishop | 0421 639 702 | Moderate |
| LWE 4-6 Aug | Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu NP – leaving 3rd, first camp at public campground then 3 days of pack-carry walking. Must be member and fit! Max of 6. | Mike Dunbar | sueandmike1@bigpond.com | Moderate |
| Tue 7 Aug | Litchfield walking and swimming – at Cascades, Green Ant Creek and/or Walker Creek. Miss the crowds! | Resy van Beek | resyvanbeek@yahoo.com | Easy |
| 9-12 Aug | Twin Falls area, Kakadu NP – suitable for experienced overnight walkers who can carry a full pack. First night at public campground, followed by 2.5 days walking and 2 nights bush camping. Leaving Thursday evening. FULL | Chris Obst | tassiechris@gmail.com | Moderate |
| 19-20 Aug | Lost City to Sandy Ck Falls, Litchfield NP – phone after 6pm or leave a message advising when Ken should call back. | Ken Renney | 0408 583 119 (after 6pm) | Easy/moderate |
| 31 Aug – 2 Sept | Remote First Aid Training – limited to 15 members, with preference to walk leaders. Register your interest. Free! | Justin Sykes | 0423 711 275 or jbsykes1@yahoo.com | |
| Sat 1 Sept | Bike ride – meet at Nightcliff pool at 7am – easy ride with breakfast at a local cafe. Just turn up with helmet, etc. | |||
| 4-9 Sept | Jatbula Trail, Nitmiluk NP – stunning 5-day walk from Katherine Gorge to Edith Falls. Participants must have completed an overnight walk with DBC. | Yasmin Barnes | 0421 154 576 (no SMS) or ylbarnes@gmail.com | Moderate |
| 8-9 Sept | Butterfly Gorge – with optional swimming excursion (though not to be missed). Suit those new to overnight walks and anyone else. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Easy |
| Sat 15 Sept | Ludmilla Bay Kayaking – meeting at 7am for 7.30 to 10am paddle among the mangroves with Kristin Metcalf, principal scientist at EcoScience NT. Cost $30. FULL | Jan Allen | 0401 714 878 | Easy |
| Sun 16 Sept | McMinns Lagoon (Howard Springs) – leaving at 7am for a leisurely stroll around as the birds gather. Bring binoculars, and finish with a BYO morning tea on the picnic tables. Phone Simon after 1 Sept. | Simon Townsend | 0414 262 064 | Easy |
| Fri 28 Sept | Dive-in Movie Night – “Surviving the Kimberley”, starting at 8pm (when dark). Bring snacks, drinks, swimmers; contact Amanda for address. | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com or 0402 901 286 | Too easy! |
| Sun 23 Sept | Sandy Creek Falls – from the car park to above the falls and return, with few chances for swimming. Not suitable for walkers unfamiliar with Top End bush conditions. | Ken Renney | 0408 583 119 (after 6pm) | Moderate |
| Sun/Mon 23-24 Sept | Sandy Ck Falls extended – as above but camping above the falls (permit pending). Optional day walk on Monday before returning. | Ken Renney | 0408 583 119 (after 6pm) | Moderate |
| Mon 24 Sept | Club Meeting – more details later. | |||
| 5-8 Oct | Dinner Creek, Kakadu NP – new members and those new to overnight trips welcome. If there are early rains, an alternative destination in Kakadu will be arranged. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Moderate |
| Sat 6 Oct | Bike ride – meet at Nightcliff pool at 6.30am – easy ride with breakfast at a local cafe. Just turn up with helmet, etc. | |||
| WE 20-21 Oct | Upper Sandy Ck – beautiful place, with lots of optional swimming. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Easy |
| Sat 3 Nov | Bike ride – meet at Nightcliff pool at 6.30am – easy ride with breakfast at a local cafe. Just turn up with helmet, etc. | |||
| Sun 18 Nov | Walk leaders’ BBQ – for current and aspiring leaders discussing plans for 2019 and help available from the Club. 1pm in Malak. RSVP by 11 Nov. | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com or 0402 901 286 | |
| Sat 1 Dec | Bike ride – meet at Nightcliff pool at 6.30am – easy ride with breakfast at a local cafe. Just turn up with helmet, etc. | |||
| WE 1-2 Dec | Xmas Party – at Wallaroo Basecamp/Goanna Park. Details in November Newsletter. Register interest by 24 November. | |||
| Sun 9 Dec | Airport trails walk – starting and finishing at the Jingli Water Gardens – including coffee/breakfast at the Rapid Ck markets. More details later. | Rose Stephens | 0429 897 394 | Easy |
| WE 15-16 Dec | Florence Falls “Christmas Walk” – more details later (permit pending). Contact Ken if interested. | Ken Renney | 0408 583 119 (after 6pm) | Easy |
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2017 WALKS AND ACTIVITIESTo add something to the program, please contact walks@darwinbushwalkingclub.org.auCycling Group – a group of Club members meet regularly on Saturday morning, cycling about 40km – to join the group, contact Yasmin Barnes on 0421 154 576. (Note – this is not a formal club activity, so is not covered by club insurance.) |
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| Date | Description | Organiser | Phone/Contact | Walk Grade |
| Long WE 30 Dec – 2 Jan | Litchfield Loop Walk – subject to permit and weather. | Mike Dunbar | sueandmike1@bigpond.com | Moderate |
| Sat 28 Jan | Anniversary Ck to Robin Falls – POSTPONED – SEE BELOW. | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com or 0402 901 286 | Moderate |
| Long WE 26 – 29 Jan | Gubara area, Kakadu NP – 4-day walk; leaving Wednesday pm (25th) and staying 1st night in Jabiru; permit wait-listed. FULL | Mike Dunbar | sueandmike1@bigpond.com | Moderate |
| Sat 4 Feb | Nourlangie Rock, Kakadu NP – could be a hot and wet walk of about 14km. Staying in Jabiru overnight (shared cabin at $30-50 depending on numbers). | Ken Renney | Email if you’ve walked with Ken before, otherwise phone 0408 583 119 after 6pm | Moderate |
| Sat 11 Feb | Anniversary Ck to Robin Falls – hot walking and cool swimming. | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com or 0402 901 286 | Moderate |
| WE 11-12 Feb | Depot Creek – driving down very early on the 11th or overnighting at Emerald Springs on the 10th. Camping dependent on weather. Contact Russell for more details. (Dog friendly.) | Russell Willis | rrwillis@internode.on.net | Easy/moderate |
| Sun 26 Feb | Litchfield Waterfalls Part 1 – leaving at 7am to visit Tolmer, Florence, Green Ant and Wangi Falls and walk various short tracks. Itinerary flexible but swimming unlikely due to closures. Full day. | Simon Townsend | 0414 262 064 or dwntraveller58@hotmail.com | Easy |
| Mon 27 Feb | Club Meeting – at the Nightcliff Scout Hall, 7pm. Come and meet some experienced Top End bushwalkers to find out what you will need for multi-day walks. New members welcome. | |||
| Sun 12 Mar | Rapid Creek – starting at the seaward end and walking upstream and back; about 2 hours. | Ruth Eberhardt | 0429 214 140 or ruth_e_pitt@hotmail.com | Easy |
| Sun 26 Mar | Palmerston Escarpment – approximately 2 hours on this lovely bush track in the heart of Palmerston. | Ruth Eberhardt | 0429 214 140 or ruth_e_pitt@hotmail.com | Easy |
| Sun 2 Apr | Litchfield Waterfalls Part 2 – leaving at 6.15am for places not visited in Part 1: Wangi Falls walk (Parks & Wildlife grade: moderate), Upper Cascades walk (moderate to difficult) and Walker Creek walk (moderate). Some swimming; bring food. Full day. | Simon Townsend | 0414 262 064 or dwntraveller58@hotmail.com | Moderate/Difficult |
| 16-17 Apr | Noorlangie Rock, Kakadu NP – leaving Darwin around 3pm on the 16th and staying in Jabiru (shared bungalows/cabins $60). Early start on the 17th for the 12km circumperambulation before driving back. | Yasmin Barnes | ylbarnes@gmail.com or 0421 154 576 | Easy? |
| WE 22-23 Apr | Southern Litchfield NP – suitable for beginners, but limited places so be quick! | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com or 0402 901 286 | Easy |
| 14-25 Apr | Hill 420 & Gubara return, Kakadu NP – 9-day walk; permit wait-listed. FULL | Mike Dunbar | sueandmike1@bigpond.com | Difficult |
| Sat 29 Apr | Grove Hill area – walk to be decided, but will finish with free BBQ, open-mike night and camping at the iconic pub. | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com or 0402 901 286 | Easy |
| WE 30 Apr – 1 May | Florence Falls to Wangi, Litchfield NP – meeting at Florence Falls carpark at 7.30am. Suitable for new members. Check Yasmin for details. | Yasmin Barnes | ylbarnes@gmail.com or 0421 154 576 | Easy |
| WE 20-21 May | Upper Wangi Ck, Litchfield NP – about 5km. Phone Ken after 6pm before 12 May. | Ken Renney | 0408 583 119 | Easy |
| Mon 22 May | AGM at the Scout Hall, Nightcliff, starting at 7pm. | |||
| 9-12 June | Motor Car Creek, Kakadu NP – leaving Friday (9th). FULL – send email to get on waiting list. | Verena Tinning | 0438 881 904 or gv.tinning@bigpond.com | Moderate |
| Jim Jim Falls area, Kakadu NP – leaving Thursday pm (8th). FULL | Mike Dunbar | sueandmike1@bigpond.com | Moderate | |
| Gunlom Falls area, Kakadu NP – first night (9th) at Gunlom, then 10km to a beautiful campsite. Permit wait-listed. FULL | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com | Moderate | |
| Sun 18 June | Lee Point bush track – starting at the Casuarina Surf Life Saving Club/De La Plage at 4pm and walking for about 1.5hr to Lee Pt and return – for drinks and food while listening to the live music. Or just do the latter from 5.30pm. | Ruth Pitt | 0429 214 140 or ruth_e_pitt@hotmail.com | Easy |
| Fri 21 July | Trailer Boat club to Mindil – and return. Meeting at 5.30pm; roughly 40 minutes return. Dogs welcome. After the walk, sunset drink and meal optional. | Mara Dobrini | 0438 842 138 | Easy |
| WE 22-23 July | Tumbling Waters by cycle – leaving Sat am and camping overnight at TW. All cyclists must have previously participated in a Saturday morning ride. Check details with Ros. | Ros Tait | 0427 325 474 or rmandpj.tait@bigpond.com | Unclassified |
| 27-30 July | Maguk area , Kakadu NP – leaving Wednesday pm (26th); permit wait-listed. FULL | Mike Dunbar | sueandmike1@bigpond.com | Moderate |
| WE 27-30 July | Jim Jim Ck, Kakadu NP. | Ruth Pitt | 0429 214 140 or ruth_e_pitt@hotmail.com | Moderate |
| WE 6-7 Aug | Litchfield NP (Revised) – overnight off-track walk with back-packs. | Simon Townsend | 0414 262 064 (after bh) | Moderate |
| 4-7 August | Twin Falls area , Kakadu NP – leaving Friday pm. Lots of rock scrambling but a short overall walk to a sandy beach camp – with lots of swimming and day-walk options. Permit wait-listed. FULL | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com | Easy |
| 29 Aug – 2 Sept | Jatbula Trail , Nitmiluk NP – leaving 28th after work (5 days/4 nights). | Amanda Robertson | 0402 901 286 or chocs98@hotmail.com | Moderate |
| Fri 1 Sept | East Point walk and BBQ – meeting at East Point (Lake Alexander) at 4pm for a stroll, before the BBQ around 6pm. BYO food, drinks, chair and bathers. | Mara Dobrini | 0438 842 138 | Easy |
| Sat 2 Sept | Social Bike Ride – meeting at Nightcliff pool at 6.30am for a 7am start. Approx 20km circuit followed by a leisurely breakfast near the start. Speed and lycra not essential, but helmets are. | Yasmin Barnes | 0421 154 576 | Unclassified |
| Sat 9 Sept | Kayaking among the mangroves – on Ludmilla Bay with local expert Adam Bourke, followed by optional brunch at The Groove. Kayak hire will be $30. FULL | Jan Allen | jajallen30@gmail.com | Unclassified |
| Sun 24 Sept | Morning stroll – from 7am, a 6km walk around the Nightcliff foreshore finishing at the markets. | Mara Dobrini | maradobrini@gmail.com | Easy |
| Sat 7 Oct | Social Bike Ride – meeting at Nightcliff pool for a 6.30am start. Approx 20km circuit followed by a leisurely breakfast near the start. Speed and lycra not essential, but helmets are. | Yasmin Barnes | 0421 154 576 | Unclassified |
| Mon 23 Oct | Club Meeting – at the Nightcliff Scout Hall, 7pm. Buy, swap and sell your bushwalking gear; the club will bring a supply of Tyvek light-weight, multi-purpose ground sheet. BYO cup for tea/coffee. | |||
| Sat 4 Nov | Social Bike Ride – meeting at Nightcliff pool for a 6.30am start. Approx 20km circuit followed by a leisurely breakfast near the start. Speed and lycra not essential, but helmets are. | Yasmin Barnes | 0421 154 576 | Unclassified |
| WE 4-5 Nov | Tjaynera Falls, Litchfield NP – see the dry season out swimming at a beautiful spot near a waterfall. Optional excursion nearby. Suit new members and others; equipment available. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Easy/Moderate |
| WE 25-26 Nov | Tjenja Falls, Litchfield NP Camp with a view, plenty of swimming, new and old members welcome. Can help with equipment if needed. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Moderate |
| Mon 27 Nov | Club Meeting – at the Nightcliff Scout Hall, 7pm. Tissa Ratnayeke – guest speaker – wildlife photographer and field naturalist will use a selection of captivating images to reveal some of the surprising features and lifestyles of the creatures that inhabit the Top End through which we walk. Have you seen this fellah? | |||
| Sat 2 Dec | Social Bike Ride – meeting at Nightcliff pool for a 6.30am start. Approx 20km circuit followed by a leisurely breakfast near the start. Speed and lycra not essential, but helmets are. | Yasmin Barnes | 0421 154 576 | Unclassified |
| WE 2-3 Dec | Xmas Party – at the Litchfield educational centre – with the Rogaine Ass’n, shared barbecue facilities and a half-day navigational training challenge event. Details here. | Mara Dobrini | maradobrini@gmail.com | Easy/Unclassified |
| Sun 10 Dec | Florence Falls area, Litchfield NP Enjoy the bush before the speargrass comes up, good swimming, pretty area. Suit new and old members. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Moderate |
| Sun 17 Dec | Darwin low tide beach walk Enjoy the sea breezes and see Darwin from a different angle. | Andy Peart | 0429 427 685 (phone, don’t SMS) | Easy |
| Wed 27 Dec | Bamboo Ck, Litchfield NP – navigation and leadership training; new members welcome. Hot and sweaty with lots of swimming! | Amanda Robertson | chocs98@hotmail.com | Moderate |
| Sat 30 Dec – 1 Jan | Sandy Ck to Tjaynera Falls, Litchfield NP – permit wait-listed and limited places. Must be able to cope with hot, humid conditions. | Mike Dunbar | sueandmike1@bigpond.com or 8945 5582 | Moderate |
