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:

http://www.ga.gov.au/scientific-topics/national-location-information/topographic-maps-data/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.