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.