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- [Lattas Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lattas-road/) - Wednesday 14 June 2023 Photos courtesy of Donna F, Helen and Gay Thirteen walkers enjoyed a gorgeous sunny winter morning on the Lattas Road Walk. The walk is basically from Princes Highway utilising dirt roads along the ridges and down to the oyster beds on the Clyde River. The challenging part was negotiating along the
- [Cullendulla Nature Reserve and Square Head](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-nature-reserve-and-square-head/) - Sunday 11 June 2023 Photo supplied by Joan On a perfect sunny morning, a happy group of nine walkers, including one visitor, met at the bridge car park and drove to Long Beach Cullendulla Nature Reserve at the top of Blairs Road. From there the track was taken along the northern side of Square Head
- [Surf Beach to Garden Bay](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/surf-beach-to-garden-bay/) - Saturday 11 July, 2026 Photos courtesy of Phil, Erika and Helen. Walk report by Walk Leader Karen M. Another beautiful day in paradise, and 11 Batemans Bay Bushwalkers including 2 visitors set out from Surf Beach to walk the 7 kms south to Garden Bay along the Munjip Trail. A pod of dolphins cruising Surf
- [Rosedale to Guerilla Bay Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/rosedale-to-guerilla-bay-circuit/) - Sunday 5 July Photos courtesy of Helen, Steve D. and Bruce. Walk report by Walk Leader Helen. Twenty two walkers, including nine visitors, braved a chilly start for a walk with beaches, cliffs, fabulous rock formations, hidden tracks and wild seas as we took in some hidden gems of Rosedale and Guerilla Bay. An inquisitive
- [Maloneys Beach to Judges Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-to-judges-beach-circuit/) - Thursday 2 July, 2026 Photos courtesy of Donna. Walk report by Walk Leader Karen M. Fifteen walkers headed into Murramarang National Park on Thursday to enjoy an easy 6km stroll starting at Maloneys Beach. Six visitors joined us to explore the open forest behind Maloneys Beach before emerging at the secluded cove known as Judges
- [Murramarang Pack Walk  26-29 March 2023 ](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/murramarang-pack-walk-26-29-march-2023/) - After 3 years of planning and construction the NPWS declared the ‘Murramarang South Coast Walk’ 'completed', on 28 February 2023. A 34 km walking trail through Murramarang NP from Pretty Beach to Maloneys Beach hugging the coastline of the Park. The Batemans Bay Bush Walkers know Murramarang well. They have tramped through it for 38
- [Bengello Beach and Track - Broulee](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bengello-beach-and-track-broulee/) - Wednesday 24 June, 2026 Photos courtesy of Karen M, Helen and Donna. Walk report by Walk Leader Helen. Clear sunny skies and an easy walk tempted 11 walkers out for the morning to walk beside the blue sea and to inspect and admire the rustic "sculptures" erected by the sand dunes on the way. Bengello
- [Ringlands Narooma Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ringlands-narooma-circuit-2/) - Sunday 21 June, 2026 Photos courtesy of Bruce and Donna G. Walk report by Walk Leader Karen G. Nine walkers set off on an 8 kilometre easy/medium loop walk around Ringlands Bay and Point. Rain was forecast but fortunately held off until just before the walk was finished. The group initially traversed a couple of
- [Munjip Trail - McKenzies Beach to Garden Bay](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/munjip-trail-mckenzies-beach-to-garden-bay/) - Thursday 18 June, 2026 Photos courtesy of Brian and Steve D. Walk report by Walk Leader Karen M. Today was another outstanding day for Batemans Bay Bushwalkers walking the coast from McKenzies Beach to Garden Bay – just on 6km. After a quick car shuffle our group of 15 headed up the hill from McKenzies
- [Gulaga Up and Over](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/gulaga-up-and-over-2/) - Saturday 13 June, 2026 Photos courtesy of Rob, Gay and Amanda. Walk report by Walk Leader Steve D. Seven walkers travelled to Tilba to walk up and over Gulaga Mountain (Mt Dromedary). According to Aboriginal Dreaming stories, Gulaga was the mother of two sons: Baranguba (Montague Island) and the younger son, Najanuga (Little Dromedary). The
- [Pigeon House Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pigeon-house-mountain-5/) - Sunday 7 June, 2026 Photos courtesy and Tom, Gay and Deb L. Walk report by Walk Leader Steve. It was a bright winters day on a June long weekend when I led a group of eleven walkers up Pigeon House Mountain. It remained enjoyable throughout the day and soon after heading up the track we
- [Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens - Social Walk and Picnic](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/eurobodalla-botanic-gardens-social-walk-and-picnic/) - Thursday 4 June, 2026 Photos courtesy of Donna. Walk report by Walk Leader Karen M. According to its brochure the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens has 6 km of walking tracks and on a sunny Winter Thursday Bushwalkers walked 5.5km of them. We followed the Deep Creek Track and Forest Track through the bush to the Deep
- [Rosedale, Guerilla Bay & Barlings Beach Loop](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/rosedale-guerilla-bay-barlings-beach-loop-2/) - Saturday 30 May, 2026 Photos courtesy of Lenore, Helen and Donna. Walk report by Walk Leader Lenore. Eighteen beach & bush walkers strode onto Rosedale beach on a perfect fresh Saturday morning to explore this superb coastline. The tide was high and the waves were lapping at the sharp rock platforms and rock pools. We
- [Tuross Lake Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tuross-lake-walk-3/) - Wednesday 27 May, 2026 Photos and walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Rob. After 25mm of rain the previous day the sun emerged to give us perfect hiking weather for a short walk to Tuross Lake. There were five walkers,including two visitors who had driven past the "Lake Walk" sign many times but had never
- [Tianjara Rainforests and Ravines](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tianjara-rainforests-and-ravines/) - Sunday 24 May, 2026 Photos courtesy of Steve H, Steve D, Helen and Gay. Walk report by Walk Leader Donna. Twelve hikers visited Little Forest Plateau to check out some new spots along the Tianjara Firetrail. We headed north to our first stop, and morning tea spot, at 'The Ravines' where we enjoyed the views
- [Don Moir Hill - Long Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/don-moir-hill-long-walk/) - Thursday 21 May, 2026 Photos courtesy of Jenny, Seteve and Gay. Walk report by Walk Leader Jenny. Sixteen bushwalkers enjoyed a lovely walk and with ANU’s permission, we passed through the Coastal Campus and up the forest road. The hike up Don Moir Hill was a slow climb, pushing through sapling regrowth. The solid rock
- [Murramarang Experience](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/murramarang-experience-2/) - Saturday 16 May, 2026 Photos courtesy of Steve D, Bruce and Donna. Walk report by Walk Leader Bruce. Sixteen walkers set off from the South Durras Community Hall on a great walk that showcases all Murramarang NP has to offer; spotted gum forests, large trees, beautiful beaches and spectacular views from headlands accessed from the
- [Lemon Tree Creek - Version 2](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lemon-tree-creek-version-2/) - Wednesday 13 May, 2026 Photos courtesy of Donna and Steve D. Walk report by Walk Leader Margaret. Nine walkers, including three welcome visitors, set out on our first rain-soaked walk of the year, with rain gear finally making its seasonal debut. Far from dampening spirits, the showers transformed the bush into a vivid tapestry of
- [Blitz McCardy Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/blitz-mccardy-walk/) - Sunday 10 May, 2026 Photos courtesy of Denise, Gavin and Gay. Walk report by Walk Leaders Denise and Gavin. Six walkers enjoyed this 10 km loop in spectacular autumn weather. The terrain was hilly, but the group managed a good pace and had morning tea in McCardy Creek. The creek was a series of ponds
- [Bush & Bathe - North Head-Oaky Beach Cct](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bush-bathe-north-head-oaky-beach-cct/) - Wednesday 29 April, 2026 Photos courtesy of Rob, Helen and Robyn. Walk report by Walk Leader Brian. Fifteen walkers, including three newcomers, enjoyed a wonderful day of bushwalking and swimming in the Murramarang National Park. Setting out from North Head, we followed the meandering South Coast Track, pausing at the panoramic lookout and again at
- [Boardinghouse Road and Old Blotchy](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/boardinghouse-road-and-old-blotchy/) - Sunday 26 April, 2026 Photos and walk report by Walk Leader Mary. The wonderful autumn sunshine and warm temperature enticed a good number of walkers, 14 members and 2 visitors, for a pleasant forest walk followed by a visit to the iconic large spotted gum, known by locals as Old Blotchy. A walk along the
- [Budawangs Pack Walk – Canowie Brook](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/budawangs-pack-walk-canowie-brook/) - 21 - 23 April, 2026 Canowie Brook is in the Budawangs Wilderness Area of Morton National Park. It is a tributary of the Corang River which flows westward to the Shoalhaven River. The BBBW visited the headwaters of Canowie Brook in August 2014, soon after a bushfire ran through the area. At the time, the
- [Burri and Dunns Creek Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/burri-and-dunns-creek-road/) - Thursday 23 April, 2026 Photos by Donna, Tom and Gay. Walk report by Walk Leader Gay. Three visitors and ten club members joined me today for a 7.5 km meander through an area of bush nestled between Burri Road and Dunns Creek Road in Malua Bay. Glimpses of the ocean can be seen from the
- [Bolaro Slabs and Boulders](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bolaro-slabs-and-boulders-2/) - Wednesday 15 April, 2026 Photos courtesy of Ian, Rob and Lenore. Walk report by Walk Leader Ian. The 630 metre high Bolaro Mountain is west of Batemans Bay and overlooks the village of Nelligen. It is the highest remnant of the Moruya granodiorite belt which stretches from Moruya north to the Kings Highway. It is
- [Nargal Lake and Fuller Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/nargal-lake-and-fuller-beach/) - Sunday 12 April, 2026 Photos courtesy of Gavin, Denise, Cathie, Rob and Donna. Walk report by Walk Leaders Denise and Gavin. On a gorgeous autumn morning 15 walkers strode out along a bush track to a grassy headland overlooking a spectacular beach and Barunguba (Montegue Island). From there we retraced our steps and headed south
- [Namadgi Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/namadji-camp/) - Sunday 29 March - Wednesday 1 April, 2026 Photos courtesy of various participants. Walk reports by Donna, Gay, Rob, Ian and Rosalie & Russell. The 'Explore Namadgi' Camp was held over 2.5 days in Namadgi N.P. The Camp Leader Lenore organised and led five individual walks, each one of them interesting and varied, which gave
- [Potato Point Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/potato-point-track-3/) - Sunday 29 March, 2025 Photos courtesy of Mary and Helen L. Walk report by Mary. A small group joined leader James on a 7km walk on the Potato Point circuit. The day was warm, sunny and windless, perfect for a coastal walk. As the group made their way over the sand dunes we spotted an
- [Black Head Congo](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/back-head-congo/) - Thursday 26 March, 2026 Photos and walk report courtesy of Co-Walk Leader Rob Five walkers including an adventurous visitor explored the basalt outcrops along the shore platform and cliffs at Black Head, Congo. The location Black Head is a local name and appears to be related to the very dark basalt rocks exposed at this
- [Clyde River Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/clyde-river-paddle/) - Monday 23 March, 2026 Photos courtesy of Mary and Lin. Paddle report by Mary. The paddle today was in to Pelican Inlet on the Clyde River. A later start than usual was needed to take advantage of a higher tide. However, we could have done with a little more water under our hulls as we
- [BBIBB - Beaches, Broulee Island, Broulee Brewery](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bbibb-beaches-broulee-island-broulee-brewery/) - Saturday 21 March, 2026 Photos and walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Gay. Twelve club members joined me for a 6km afternoon walk along the beaches of Broulee, a circuit around Broulee Island and back to the Broulee Brewery for a refreshing beverage. It was quite humid so the cold drink was very welcome. The
- [Monga Conservation Area](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/monga-conservation-area/) - Wednesday 18 March, 2026 Photos courtesy of Rob and Amanda. Walk report by Walk Leader Ian. The Monga State Conservation Area of 1,009 hectares lies to the north of the Kings Highway. South Coasters can see it to the right as you approach Braidwood past the Northangera intersection to Mongarlowe. It is an isolated part
- [North Durras Lake Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-lake-walk-3/) - Sunday 15 March, 2026 Photos courtesy of Gay and Rob. Walk report by Walk Leader Margaret. With perfect weather for a leisurely weekend meander, nine walkers set off to enjoy the North Durras Lake Walk. A short detour along the Discovery Trail took us past several magnificent old trees that had somehow escaped the logging
- [Mullimburra to Bingie Circuit on Dreaming Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mullimburra-to-bingi-circuit-on-dreaming-track-2/) - Thursday 12 March, 2026 Photos courtesy of Karen M, Mary T and Helen. Walk report by walk Leader Karen M. Today’s walk was a 6.5 km easy circuit from Mullimburra Point to Bingie Point on the Dreaming Track, returning via the beaches at low tide. This is an old favourite, and one of the most
- [Tarourga Forest and Brou Lake Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tarourga-forest-and-brou-lake-circuit/) - Saturday 7 March, 2026 Photos courtesy of Steve, Lenore, Brian, Helen. Walk report by Walk Leader Donna. Eight hikers set out on this 12km circuit walk in the Tarourga area of Bodalla State Forest on what was a very humid and overcast day. There was a bit a grumbling about the 'undulations' however the Walk
- [Narooma Sea, Harbour Sights and Boardwalk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/narooma-sea-harbour-sights-and-boardwalk-2/) - Wednesday 4 March, 2026 Photos courtesy of Donna and Mary. Walk report by Donna. Fortune favours the brave they say and group of five ignored the forecasted rain to be rewarded with a rare day at this time of the year. Not too hot, not too humid, not too windy and a mild temperature with
- [Congo to Meringo Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/congo-to-meringo-return-2/) - Sunday 1 March, 2026 Photos courtesy of Karen M, Steve and Donna G. Walk report by Walk Leader Karen G. Nine walkers set off on an easy gently-paced six kilometre walk from Congo to Meringo and back. Despite the clouds the rain held off although, after all the recent rain, it got a bit steamy
- [Bellbrook Farm Social Walk and Pub Lunch - Central Tilba](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bellbrook-farm-social-walk-and-pub-lunch-central-tilba-2/) - Thursday 26 February, 2026 Photos courtesy of Karen M. and Steve. Walk report by Walk Leader Karen M. Thank you to the bushwalkers who braved a rainy forecast to join me at Central Tilba for the Bellbrook Farm Loop Walk followed by lunch. We did get some misty rain for about 5 minutes, but otherwise
- [Big Hole-Marble Arch and Tuross Falls Mini-Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/big-hole-marble-arch-and-tuross-falls-mini-camp/) - Friday 20 - Sunday 22 February, 2026 Photos courtesy of Steve, Glenn and Donna G. Walk Report by Donna G. For his first ever role as Walk Leader, Steve jumped right in and held a mini-camp that included Big Hole and Marble Arch on one day and Tuross Falls on the following day. He was
- [Tuross Lake Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tuross-lake-paddle/) - Wednesday 18 February, 2026 Photos and paddle report by Mary. Although a small group of paddlers, it was an enjoyable morning on Tuross Lake. It was overcast and a high tide when we launched but by mid morning as we rounded Horseshoe Island, the sun came out and it was quite hot until the wind
- [Chinaman's Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/chinamans-point/) - Wednesday 18 February, 2026 Photos courtesy of Brian, Steve and Donna G. Walk report by Walk Leader Margaret. Eight walkers (including two visitors) set off on what was confidently described as a “pleasant leg-stretcher” down to Chinaman’s Point along the access road. Spirits were high, knees were cooperative and the weather behaved itself. On the
- [Durras to Myrtle Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-to-myrtle-beach-circuit/) - Sunday 15 February, 2026 Photos courtesy of Helen, Donna F, Brian and Steve. Walk report by Walk Leader Brian. Eighteen walkers gathered on this Sunday morning for the first club walk for the year. Starting from the South Durras boat ramp, our course took us south via a little-used inland track featuring tall grasses and
- [Durras Lake Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-paddle-6/) - February, 2026 Photos courtesy of Steve. Paddle report by Mary. The paddle group met on the shores of Durras Lake for the first paddle in far too many months. Eight members set out on an overcast, humid morning for a leisurely tour of the lake. The water level, being low tide, was a challenge in
- [Mummaga Lake Easy Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mummaga-lake-easy-circuit/) - Saturday 03 May 2025 Photos courtesy of KarenM, Max, and MaryT. Walk report courtesy of Walk leader KarenM. The Club weekend walk was an Easy six km circuit near Mummaga Lake in the Bodalla State Forest. The track follows the shore of one of the long arms of the lake to a headland. The day
- [Rosedale, Guerilla Bay & Barlings Beach Loop](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/rosedale-guerilla-bay-barlings-beach-loop/) - Thursday 8 May 2025 Photos courtesy of Max and Lenore. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Lenore. Ten keen walkers set south on Rosedale beach on a fine autumn day. We made our way around the headland adjacent to Jimmies Island. Amongst some, there are two thoughts on the naming of the island, perhaps named
- [Bingi Headland to Coila Lake Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bingi-headland-to-coila-lake-circuit-2/) - Sunday 11 May 2025 Photos courtesy of Gavin, Denise, and Lenore. Walk report courtesy Walk Leaders Gavin and Denise. Nineteen walkers set off on a perfect autumn day. The first few kilometres was on the beach through deepish sand and then we ventured across the dunes into the old sand mining area and followed the
- [Deua River via Rebecca Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/deua-river-via-rebecca-road/) - Wednesday 14 May 2025 Photos courtesy of Amanda,Philip and Erika, Walk report courtesy Walk leader Rob. This was the third attempt to do the Rebecca Rd to Deua River walk after rain cancelled the previous two attempts. This walk is very remote and requires a 30km forest road drive from Bodalla to reach the start
- [Broulee South to Mossy Point and Candlagan Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-south-to-mossy-point-and-canlagan-creek/) - Sunday 25 May 2025 Photos courtesy of MaryT, Max. Walk report courtesy MaryT. After days of rain, 15 members and 1 visitor took advantage of the overhead dry and warm conditions to walk, with the guidance of new club Walk Leader James, from South Broulee Beach to Candlagan Creek via a stop at the Mossy
- [Tabourie Forest Trails and Island](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tabourie-forest-trails-and-island/) - Sunday 8 June 2025 Photos courtesy of Steve and MaryT. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader MaryT. Although a chilly, windy morning, a drive further up the coast walking to the back of the Tabourie Village along forest tracks and the beach attracted 15 members and 3 visitors. Although sheltered, the winding forest tracks were
- [Billy's Hut (Short Walk) Club 40th Anniversary Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/billys-hut-short-walk-club-40th-anniversary-walk/) - Wednesday 11 June 2025 Photos courtesy of Steve, Helen, Rob, Donna,Gay, and Tom On the 40th Anniversary of the Batemans Bay Bushwalks first walk to Billy’s Hut 15 club members and 2 visitors retraced those steps to this iconic destination. The weather was sunny with no wind and a mild temperature – perfect hiking conditions.
- [Carriage Cave to Rusden Head Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/carriage-cave-to-rusden-head-return/) - Saturday 14 June 2025 Photos courtesy of KarenG, Helen, Steve, Gay, Amanda, Erika and Philip. Nineteen walkers set off from Batemans Bay for another visit to Little Forest Plateau. The weather forecast was for clearing rains however on the drive through Milton it was showery and fog could be seen over the plateau. A quick
- [Bengello Beach and Track, Broulee](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bengelo-beach-and-track-broulee/) - Thursday 19 June 2025 Photos courtesy of Helen and Martin. Walk report courtesy of Walk leader Helen. Fifteen walkers braved and chilly morning for a pleasant easy 7km walk along Bengello beach, returning on the Bengello track. We admired the driftwood sculptures, expansive sea views, enjoyed the almost empty beach and the pretty track. We'd
- [Point Upright and Depot Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/point-upright-and-depot-beach-3/) - Sunday 22 June 2025 Photos courtesy of Helen, Martin, Gay, MaryT and Lenore. Walk report courtesy Walk leader Gay. A frosty chilly morning ensured the 15 walkers on today’s hike were well and truly ready to get going and very happy to start off with a walk uphill. Slowly the layers of jumpers, vests and
- [Cullendulla Surfside Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-surfside-circuit-2/) - Wednesday 25 June 2025. Photos courtesy of MaryT. Walk report courtesy of MaryT. A very windy day did not detract from the morning walk in bright sunshine along beaches and forest tracks to the boardwalk which runs alongside the Cullendulla Creek. Walk leader Joan had researched the area pointing out interesting features along the way.
- [Pigeon House Mountain Didthul Walking Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pigeon-house-mountain-didthul-walking-track/) - Sunday 16 February 2025 Photos courtesy of Philip and Erika, Amanda, and Gay. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leaders Philip and Erika. Commencing our walk on a cool and clear summer morning, we zig-zagged up the first section of the track. After negotiating the sandstone steps, we stopped for morning tea on a broad rock
- [Long Beach to Judges Beach Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/long-beach-to-judges-beach-return/) - Saturday 22 February 2025 Photos courtesy of BrianM, KarenM. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader KarenM. Long Beach to Judges Beach is a 10 km Easy/Medium grade circuit walk. On Saturday the temperature was forecast to be 28 deg C, so we tackled the hills and the forest section first before it got too steamy.
- [Bimberamala Gold Mine Exploration](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bimberamala-gold-mine-exploration/) - Wednesday 5 March 2025 Photos courtesy of Amanda and Rob. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Rob. Seven club walkers, including two visitors, did the walk to the Bimberamala Mine on a bright sunny day with welcome low-20’s temperatures. In 2022 we hiked to the mine and met a 4WD camper at the river crossing
- [Skid Ridge Road to Myrtle Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/skid-ridge-road-to-myrtle-beach/) - Thursday 27 February 2025 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Brian, Priya and Lenore. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Lenore. There were 14 keen starters for this walk on this warm, overcast and humid summer day. We made our way along undulating shaded fire trails, some well established and others well disguised. A few small detours
- [Ringlands Narooma Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ringlands-narooma-circuit/) - Saturday 8 March 2025 Photos courtesy of Peter and MaryT. Walk report courtesy of Walk leaders Ed and KarenG. Twelve member walkers and two visitors made an early start to the drive to the Ringlands Narooma Circuit: a pretty and varied walk, popular with club. The walk began with a 1.5 kilometre trudge up Flying
- [Observation Pt to Wimbie Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/observation-pt-to-wimbie-beach/) - Saturday 5 April 2025 Photos courtesy of MaryT and KarenM. Walk report courtesy Walk leader MaryT. 18 members enjoyed a morning walk along a section of the new Munjip Track. The magnificent weather and stunning views from the headland trails were contrasted by the beach walking at low tide. Fortunately the recent heavy rains had
- [Potato Point Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/potato-point-track-2/) - Thursday 10 April 2025 Photos courtesy of PeterT, KarenM and KarenG, Helen, Martin and MaryT. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader PeterT. Eighteen bushwalkers joined the leader for a delightful stroll next to Potato Creek and past the caravan park. A short beach walk and a stumbley climb up an embankment created by recent high tides,
- [Stony Creek Ramble](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/stony-creek-ramble/) - Sunday 13 April 2025 Photos courtesy of Erika, Philip, Martin, Helen, Amanda and DonnaG. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader DonnaG. Ten walkers headed off into the Bodalla State Forest for a new walk called Stony Creek Ramble. This hike starts from Big Rock Road and heads down a steep old disused bike track to
- [Mullimburra to Bingi Circuit on Dreaming Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mullimburra-to-bingi-circuit-on-dreaming-track/) - Thursday 24 April 2025 Photos courtesy of Lenore and Max. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader KarenM. Our mid week morning walk was a 6km Easy grade hike along a section of the Dreaming Track from Mullimburra Point to Bingi Headland, and return. It was a sparkling Autumn day and despite the Easter/School Holiday period,
- [Sea Acres and Blue Gums](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/sea-acres-and-blue-gums-2/) - Wednesday 30 April 2025 Photos courtesy of DonnaG, Max, and Glenn. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Glenn. An overcast rainy day didn't deter eight walkers from enjoying a brisk walk through open forest behind Long Beach. The group followed trails and tracks to Wrights Creek past spotted gums and a pocket of blue gums, where
- [Cyne Mallows Creek Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cyne-mallows-creek-paddle-2/) - Monday 7 October 2024 Photos courtesy of Max. Paddle report courtesy Paddle leader MaryT. A subset of the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers is the paddle group, and the promise of warmer weather marked the return of the paddle group to the local waters. Nelligan was the launch site for six members and one visitor. The first
- [Corang Arch Pack Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/corang-arch-pack-walk/) - 8 - 11 October 2024 Photos courtesy of Philip, Erika and DonnaG. Walk report courtesy Walk leaders Gavin and Denise. Nine walkers and a camp manager (thank you Tony) met on the afternoon of Tuesday October 8th at the Morton National Park Wog Wog Campground. We were surprised to see some 10 other cars in
- [Illawong Nature Sanctuary/Bangalay Sand Forest Trail, Broulee](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/illawong-nature-sanctuary-bangalay-sand-forest-trail-broulee/) - Thursday 24 October 2024 Photos courtesy of Gay. Walk report courtesy Walk leader Gay. Ten Members and two visitors joined me for the Easy grade walk through the village of Broulee to the Bangalay Sand Forest and Illawong Nature Reserve. Though it could be argued one visitor is not really a visitor?
- [Benandarah Trails](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/benandarah-trails/) - Thursday 7 November 2024 Photos courtesy of Amanda. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Glenn. Walkers enjoyed following the undulating trails, crossing creek beds, along a gully off Big Bit Road. After making our way up to Morris Fire Break Rd made our way to a lovely creek for a bit of unplanned creek exploration and
- [Ngaityung Falls – Again](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ngaityung-falls-again/) - Sunday 10 November 2024 Photos courtesy of Amanda and Tom. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader DonnaG. Ten walkers set out on an early morning drive to the stunning Little Forest Plateau for a thirteen kilometre out and back hike to Ngaityung Falls. Even though the walk was led on the previous program, all participants this
- [Glenburn Heritage Loop Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/glenburn-heritage-loop-trail/) - Wednesday 13 November 2024 Photos courtesy of DonnaF and Amanda. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Gay. Eight members have now satisfied their curiosity…. By completing the 12 km circuit of the Glenburn Precinct Loop Heritage Trail. The starting point of the trail is in the ACT, just off the Kings Highway between Queanbeyan and Bungendore
- [Pretty Beach to Mt Durras Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pretty-beach-to-mt-durras-circuit/) - Saturday 16 November 2024 Photos courtesy of Helen, Amanda, Lenore and Bronwyn. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Lenore. Fifteen keen walkers set out early from Pretty Beach camp ground to head up the slopes of Mt Durras. This northern approach follows a well formed single trail that joins a clear and open fire trail
- [Batemans Bay Harbor Twilight Drift Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/batemans-bay-harbor-twilight-drift-paddle/) - Tuesday 31 December 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT, Susan, and Max. Paddle report courtesy of MaryT. The annual New Years Eve ‘paddle pass’ in a figure of eight around the Batemans Bay harbor took place in misty, damp weather. We left Korner’s Park and headed under the bridge into Clyde River, round Budd
- [Big Bit Lookout and Surrounds](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/big-bit-lookout-and-surrounds/) - Wednesday 10 July 2024 Photos courtesy of Rodney, Ian and Amanda. Walk Report courtesy of Rodney. After weeks of rain around the walk area, ten intrepid walkers set off into the muddy Boyne State Forest for a walk that had been off limits for too long, largely due to intense undergrowth development after the 2020
- [Guerilla Bay Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/guerilla-bay-circuit/) - Thursday 18 July 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader KarenM. This 5 km Easy walk started at Burrewarra Point and followed the signposted track from the carpark to the Lighthouse. On the way we paused to inspect the concrete bunker which according to the new sign erected by Council housed
- [Old Blotchy](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/old-blotchy/) - Sunday 21 July 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader MaryT. A beautiful sunny, if somewhat chilly morning heralded a pleasant day for a short walk into the forest to admire Old Blotchy, a huge Spotted Gum. This magnificent old tree, estimated to be over 500 years old with a DBH
- [The Corn Trail - Top End](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/the-corn-trail-top-end/) - Wednesday 7 August 2024 Photos courtesy of KarenG, Philip and Erika, MaryT and DonnaG. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leaders Ed and KarenG. On a chilly (1 degree) morning, 12 intrepid walkers crossed the icy waters of Mongarlowe river. Some crossed in bare feet, others wearing water shoes. Only Mary managed to avoid getting her
- [Lunch in the Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lunch-in-the-forest/) - Saturday 10 August 2024 Photos courtesy of Rodney and Max. Walk report courtesy of MaryM. It is very rare for the club to schedule a walk that starts at 10.45am. However “thinking outside the box” this is exactly what Rodney, our walk leader did. Not only that, but he also decided that this 5.5km walk
- [Little Dromedary (Najanuga)](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/little-dromedary-najanuga/) - Sunday 18 August 2024 Photos courtesy of KarenG, AmandaM, Ingrid, Gavin and Denise. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leaders Gavin and Denise. Eighteen walkers headed off from the Sherringham Farm gate for this seven km medium walk on private property, (and thank you to the owners for their kind permission to do so.) The windy
- [Brooman Trails and Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/brooman-trails-and-creek/) - Wednesday 21 August 2024 Photos courtesy of AmandaM, Erika and Philip. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Glenn. Members enjoyed a walk on a beautiful sunny day, along forest trails, over creeks and into a gully. Spotted gums, palms, tree ferns and the start of spring flowers were in their glory. A goanna had us
- [Cullendulla Creek and Orchid Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-creek-and-orchid-walk-2/) - Saturday 24 August 2024 Photos courtesy of DonnaF, and Joan. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Joan. On a very warm late winter morning this walk began from the top of Blairs Road, Long Beach, Cullendulla Nature Reserve car park. Eight members and two visitors were welcomed and began the walk along the Square Head
- [Ulladulla Gondwana Coast Geology & Fossil Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ulladulla-gondwana-coast-geology-fossil-walk/) - Thursday 29 August 2024 Photos courtesy of Tony and DonnaG, Helen and Martin, and Max. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Rob. After a blustery week perfect weather arrived for the Ulladulla Geology and Fossil Walk. This is a Social Walk that mixes an Easy walk, a bit of geology education and a pub lunch.
- [Wrights Road to Gravel Pit Road Circuit Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wrights-road-to-gravel-pit-road-circuit-walk/) - Wednesday 4 September 2024 Photos courtesy of DonnaF, Gay, Peter, and Helen. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Gay. With a chilly start to the day and not a breath of wind, conditions were in our favour for a hike in the bush tucked away between the Princes Highway and South Durras. Eleven members and two
- [Hanging Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/hanging-mountain/) - Thursday 24 September 2024 Photos courtesy of DonnaF, Amanda and Elizabeth. Walk report courtesy Walk leader Rob. After a month of sunshine and no rain the weather gods lulled us into a false sense of security. The group drove up into the coastal foothills to the lookout at Hanging Mountain (800m ASL) expecting panoramic views.
- [Malua Bay-Pretty Point-McKenzies Beach Loop](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/malua-bay-pretty-point-mckenzies-beach-loop/) - Sunday 15 September 2024 Photos courtesy of Tom, KarenG and Helen. Walk report courtesy of DonnaG. An impressive twenty four walkers joined Jenny for her inaugural walk as a walk leader for the Club. It was a great way to kick off the start of the final program of the year and the walk didn’t
- [Maloneys Beach to Square Head Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-to-square-head-circuit-2/) - Thursday 11 April 2024 Photos courtesy of Helen. Walk report courtesy of KarenM. Geoff led a 10 km Easy/Medium walk commencing at Maloneys Beach and following the cliff line towards Long Beach. Long Beach is littered with logs and branches after the recent big rain event. After leaving the sand we ascended Square Head and
- [Two Heads in One Day](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/two-heads-in-one-day/) - Thursday 25 April 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader DonnaG. Six walkers headed to Little Forrest Plateau for this lovely 15km walk on what can only be described as a stunning autumn day. To get the most out of this area, clear skies are required for the spectacular views and
- [Barlings Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/barlings-beach-circuit-3/) - Sunday 28 April 2024 Photos courtesy of Phillip and Denise. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leaders Denise and Gavin. Six walkers left the Barlings Beach carpark and headed down to the beach to begin this 14km Medium walk. We headed south briefly and then crossed a paddock to gain direct access to George Bass Drive
- [Pedro Point and Forest Wetlands Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pedro-point-and-forest-wetlands-walk/) - Thursday 9 May 2024 Photos courtesy of Helen and Peter. Walk Report courtesy of Walk Leader Peter. With this walk having to be cancelled last quarter due to high temperatures, it seemed it would have a similar fate but this time, due to inclement weather. The past rains with continued forecast rain certainly put a
- [Broulee Bush and Island](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-bush-and-island-3/) - Saturday 18 May 2024 Photos courtesy of Gay, Donna and KarenM. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Gay. After a lovely week of sunshine, a storm passed through overnight bringing a cold southerly wind to the area and while it felt like déjà vu for three of the group, the weather did not deter 9
- [Bengello Beach to Moruya Airport - Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bengello-beach-to-moruya-airport-return-2/) - Wednesday 29 May 2024 Photos courtesy MaryT, KarenG and Helen. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Helen. On a bright sunny morning there was a good turn out for a 7km walk at Bengello Beach Broulee. Who would have thought such a straight forward innocuous walk would have been so exciting. For those who did not
- [Durras Forest and Wetlands](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-forest-and-wetlands/) - Sunday 9 June 2024 Photos courtesy of Helen and MaryT. Walk report courtesy of KarenM. The Durras Forest and Wetlands walk certainly lived up to its name. And after nearly 200ml of rain over 48 hours, it was more wetlands than forest. Our leader Rodney had to action Plan B, as Plan A was somewhat
- [Meroo Lake Backwater Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/meroo-lake-backwater-walk/) - Wednesday 12 June 2024 Photos courtesy MaryT. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader MaryT. A cool day with brilliant sunshine greeted 10 walkers for the Meroo Lake walk. Rather muddy, but pretty forest tracks, were flanked by tall, straight gums. The call of many birds resounded around us. As we neared the lake dark clouds and
- [Quandolo Island, Moruya Heads](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/quandolo-island-moruya-heads-2/) - Saturday 15 June 2024 Photos courtesy of DonnaG and MaryT. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader KarenM. Thanks to everyone who turned out for Saturday’s easy 5 km walk around the river and coast at Moruya South Head. Quandolo Island is in the Moruya River Estuary and accessible at low tide by walking across the mudflats
- [Donalds Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/donalds-creek/) - Sunday 23 June 2024 Photos courtesy of Rob, DonnaG,and Amanda. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Rob. We had the perfect winter weather for a hard walk in the Deua NP - sunny, no wind and temperatures in the mid-teens. 10 walkers set out to do the Donalds Creek walk last done as a reccie
- [Broulee North End Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-north-end-circuit/) - Wednesday 26 June 2024. Photos courtesy of DonnaF and Max. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader KarenM. It was a chilly morning at Candlagan Creek carpark early Wednesday, but a good crowd still turned out for this 7km Easy/Medium walk. As well as 5 visitors, we were also very happy to have one of our
- [Congo to Bingie](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/congo-to-bingie/) - Sunday 3 March 2024 Photos courtesy of KarenG, Peter and Mary. Walk report courtesy KarenG. Eleven bushwalkers set off on a sunny morning to walk one of the most scenic sections of the Dreaming Track. It was perfect weather - the bush and landscape green and the sky and ocean the bluest blue. The group
- [Turlinjah Track #2](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/turlinjah-track-2/) - Thursday 14 March 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT, Amanda and Peter. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader DonnaG. Even though we were once again faced with a humid day and possible light rain, albeit with a lower temperature, ten walkers were up for an easy medium walk in the Moruya State Forest. This walk was originally
- [Cowdroys Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cowdroys-creek/) - Sunday 17 March 2024 Photos courtesy of Rob, Amanda and Tom. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Rob. Eight walkers and a visitor experienced a new walk for the club on Cowdroys Creek, near Narooma. While the weather looked ominous at the start with conflicting reports of when and how much rain we could expect the
- [Congo to Tuross - Dreaming Track - One Way](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/congo-to-tuross-dreaming-track-one-way/) - Wednesday 20 March 2024 Photos courtesy of Gay. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Gay. Six club members walked the full length of the Bingi Dreaming Track in what turned out to be perfect weather! While heavy rain clouds loomed not a drop of rain was felt. The clouds kept the temperature down and a
- [Narooma Sea, Harbour Sights and Boardwalk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/narooma-sea-harbour-sights-and-boardwalk/) - Thursday 28 March 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT and Max. Walk Report courtesy of Walk Leader MaryT. An overcast day with only a small chance of a shower made the activity in Narooma for 11 club members a very pleasant morning. The two promised sightings were achieved. A large ray accompanied us in shallow water
- [Spring Creek Firetrail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/spring-creek-firetrail/) - Wednesday 23 August 2023 Photos courtesy DonnaG, KarenM and Rob - Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader, Rob. Nine walkers enjoyed a pleasant hike in 'almost spring' weather along the Spring Creek Firetrail to the native orchids found on the granite outcrops along a creek line. Before the bushfires of 2019/20 many rock orchids were
- [Mummaga Lake and Brou Area](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mummaga-lake-and-brou-area-2/) - Wednesday 4 October 2023 Photos courtesy of Peter, Karen, Denise and Gavin. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Peter Here I was thinking that the long-awaited forecast of rain would keep fellow walkers away, only to be pleasantly surprised to be joined by four intrepid members of the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers to take on this walk
- [Potato Point Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/potato-point-track/) - Saturday 7 October 2023 Photos courtesy of Karen, Gay, Donna F and Max. Walk Report courtesy Walk Leader Gay. 11 Batemans Bay Bushwalkers enjoyed a gorgeous spring morning to complete the 7 km easy/medium walk in Potato Point. The walk follows the beach north towards Tuross Heads with a couple of lookout points out to
- [Burma-McCarthy Monga Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/burma-mccarthy-monga-walk/) - Wednesday 18 October 2023 Photos courtesy of KarenM, Glenn and Amanda. Walk Report courtesy of Walk Leader Glenn. A group of walkers drove up the mountain to enjoy a walk in the Monga. Started off following a lovely track, with birds in full song, and an abundance of tree ferns in all their glory. This
- [Granite and Dooga Creeks Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/granite-and-dooga-creeks-walk/) - Saturday 21 October 2023 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Gavin and Denise. Walk Report courtesy of Walk Leaders Gavin and Denise. With the temperature forecast in the higher 20’s our party of 9 ventured out into the somewhat busy traffic of a Saturday morning. As we slowly drove up bumpy Misons Road the brush on the
- [Cullendulla Boardwalk Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-boardwalk-walk/) - Thursday 26 October 2023 Photos courtesy of Lesley. Walk Report courtesy Walk Leader Lesley. Even tho only 3 turned up to the walk, we started from the school to Surfside beach , continued around passing the new Eco development of holiday canvas units onto the boardwalk for morning tea than returned to our cars via
- [Billy's Hut -Short Walk (with extension)](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/billys-hut-short-walk-with-extension/) - Wednesday 1st November 2023 Photos courtesy of Helen, Martin, and Lenore. Walk Report courtesy of Lenore. Off we strode on a perfect weather walking day with walk leader Rodney and 14 members in search of Billy’s Hut. This walk is noted as the first official walk held by the Bateman’s Bay Bushwalkers in June 1985.
- [Pigeon House Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pigeon-house-mountain-4/) - Saturday 4th November 2023 Photos courtesy of Gay, Amanda, Erica and Philip. Walk Report courtesy of Walk Leaders Philip and Erica. The small group set out up the winding first section of Didthul track with a good possibility of rain ahead. At the top of the new sandstone steps, we stopped for morning tea on
- [Tabourie Forest Tracks and Island](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tabourie-forest-tracks-and-island/) - Thursday 9th November 2023 Photos courtesy of Amanda and MaryT. Walk Report courtesy Walk Leader MaryT. Today’s walk took 13 members and 1 visitor up the highway to Tabourie Lake. Rain was forecast but as it was not due until lunch time, we set off to enjoy the beach, the ocean, the bush and Crampton
- [Bengello Beach to Moruya Airport Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bengello-beach-to-moruya-airport-return/) - Wednesday 12 July 2023 Photos courtesy of Helen and Mary A small group of walkers enjoyed a varied winter walk heading South along Bengello beach returning via the inland track from the airport to Broulee. The weather was magnificent, cool and sunny with no wind. We started the walk on firm sand heading towards the
- [Barlings Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/barlings-beach-circuit-2/) - Saturday 15 July 2023 Photos courtesy of Amanda and Mary Brian led a slightly modified walk in the Barlings Beach area north to Rosedale, than that advertised on the club’s program. Starting at Barlings Beach we walked at low tide over serrated, sharp rocks to the sandy Franks Beach and Long Nose Point to eventually
- [Mosquito Bay to Grandfathers Gully Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mosquito-bay-to-grandfathers-gully-return/) - Thursday 20 July 2023 Photos courtesy of Mary, Elizabeth and Karen M. Eleven walkers met at the crowded Mosquito Bay car park and braved a short roadworks detour to access the coastal path to the north. This led us along the cliff edge, down to Lilli Pilli beach, over several small headlands and past rocky
- [Observation Point to Mosquito Bay](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/observation-point-to-mosquito-bay/) - Wednesday 26 July 2023 Photos courtesy of Donna F and Mary Conditions were ideal for walking when nine members and one visitor set out from Mosquito Bay. Although parts of this route covered familiar ground, few of us had walked this route as a single journey and so it was “new” in that sense. Under
- [Nargal Lake and Fullers Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/nargal-lake-and-fullers-beach-3/) - Saturday 29 July 2023 Photos courtesy of Bruce, Mary, Donna F and Karen. Walk Leader: Mary T. A crew of 14 went on this walk organised by Mary, who was so keen to get going she took off without one of her passengers. The lost soul was readily accommodated in one of the more tardy
- [Cullendulla Creek and Orchid Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-creek-and-orchid-walk/) - Saturday 26 August 2023 Photos courtesy Bob and Max. Walk Leader: Joan B. Greeting us with a pleasant morning for a 5km walk, a group of five walkers made our way from Cullendulla Nature Reserve, Blairs Road, to take the track down hill to Cullendulla Creek. Following the shoreline we made our way upstream to
- [Point Upright and Depot Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/point-upright-and-depot-beach-2/) - Thursday 14 September 2023 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Martin, Helen, Denise, Gavin and Max. Walk Report courtesy of Walk leaders Denise and Gavin Sixteen walkers set off along Depot Beach on a beautiful spring morning for this 6.5km easy/medium walk. Soon after leaving the beach and starting the walk around the base of the cliffs
- [Plovers Lane Social Walk and Pub Lunch](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/plovers-lane-social-walk-and-pub-lunch/) - Thursday 28 September 2023 Photos courtesy of Brian, Karen M, and Max. Walk Report courtesy Walk Leader Karen M. Batemans Bay Bushwalkers assembled in the pocket of Eurobodalla National Park just south of Narooma for an Easy 6km stroll through Spotted Gum Forest towards the coast at Bogola Head. There we turned north and walked
- [Long Beach Square Head Ramble Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/long-beach-square-head-ramble-walk/) - Thursday 27 April 2023 Photos courtesy of Helen and Glenn A small group of members enjoyed a leisurely 9km walk this Thursday morning. Heading up to Square Head we walked amongst lovely spotted gums while overlooking the ocean. Further on there were fabulous views towards Batemans Bay, Snapper Island, and the Toll Gates. Then it
- [The Big Hole and Marble Arch](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/the-big-hole-and-marble-arch/) - Saturday 3 June 2023 Photos from Helen, Karen McL, Rob, Mary and Peter Our weekend walk destination, 'The Big Hole and Marble Arch' is in the Deua National Park, 40km out of Braidwood. Most walkers camped the night before at Berlang Campground at the trailhead beside the upper Shoalhaven River. It was an icy start
- [Tabourie Beaches and Bush](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tabourie-beaches-and-bush-2/) - Thursday 22 June 2023 Photos courtesy of Donna G, Donna F and Helen The weather was perfect for a delightful walk in the Meroo National Park. We took in the pristine beaches, walked up and over headlands, and enjoyed views of Stokes and Crampton Islands. After a leisurely lunch beside Tabourie Creek, we followed a
- [Bingi Headland to Coila Lake Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bingi-headland-to-coila-lake-circuit/) - Saturday 17 June 2023 Photos courtesy of Helen and Mary A sunny winter’s day attracted 16 walkers to walk south from Bingi along the coast. Of course, the promise of a jar of honey for each walker from Miriam and Rob’s bees may have been an even stronger attraction. A large pod of whales performed
- [Blackfellows Point and Piccaninny Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/blackfellows-point-and-piccaninny-beach-2/) - Sunday 20 August 2023 Photos courtesy of Donna F and Max. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Karen M. Another good day for walking on Sunday saw Batemans Bay Bushwalkers in the section of Eurobodalla National Park near Potato Point. It was an Easy/Medium 9 km walk visiting Piccaninny Beach, Blackfellows Point and the southern shore
- [North Durras to Depot Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-to-depot-beach-circuit/) - Wednesday 22 February 2023 Photos courtesy of Gay Five walkers set out with Donna G for (as it turned out) an all girl hike from North Durras to Depot Beach return circuit. This walk takes in Point Upright, Depot Beach Lookout and the Rain Forest Walk. Although the forecast was rather gloomy, the day turned
- [Tarourga Lake and Jemisons Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tarourga-lake-and-jemisons-point/) - Thursday 2 March 2023 Photos courtesy of Mary, Peter, Tom and Gay This 10 km circuit walk had to be cancelled last quarter due to Lake Tarourga being open to the sea rendering the ‘circuit’ description somewhat inappropriate. This time the Lake was easily crossed, and it was almost perfect walking conditions for the seven
- [Wandera](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wandera/) - Wednesday 22 March 2023 Photos courtesy of Donna F and Mary Wandera Forest Tracks attracted 5 Batemans Bay Bushwalkers on what started out an overcast day with a suggestion of showers. No showers, and the sun came through as we climbed up the last hill to the top. The track, like so many of our
- [Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pretty-beach-to-durras-mountain-circuit-2/) - Sunday 2 April 2023 Photos courtesy of Philip and Erika Starting at Pretty Beach carpark we walked up the Durras Mountain Track to the top of Durras Mountain. The first section of the track was fairly steep and badly eroded, but towards the top the grade reduced, and the condition of the track improved considerably.
- [Turlinjah Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/turlinjah-track/) - Thursday 13 April 2023 Photos courtesy of Bob, Karen G and Ed A group of 12 bushwalkers met on an overcast morning by the river at Moruya. The 7km Easy/Medium grade walk started after a short drive south to Western Boundary Road. We were soon deep in an interesting mixed forest containing the occasional bright
- [Ringlands Wagonga](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ringlands-wagonga/) - Sunday 16 April 2023 Photos courtesy of Mary and Max Eight members joined leader, Mary to walk around the tracks of Wagonga Inlet just south of Narooma. We took a chance on the rain holding off and it obliged, at least until rather aptly, we were on the track down to a small gully
- [Corn Trail (Full)](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/corn-trail-full/) - Wednesday 19 April 2023 Photos courtesy of Ian, Rob, Peter, Donna and Karen McL. Eight walkers adventured down the Corn Trail on a sunny day. This walk has not been done since 2017 so we were keen to see the effects of the bushfires and the trail clean-up done by NSW National Parks. Full credit
- [Sea Acres to Blue Gums, Long Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/sea-acres-to-blue-gums-long-beach-3/) - Sunday 18 September 2022 Photos courtesy of Gay and Mary Eight Walkers donned their backpacks in the cool of the sunny spring morning and set off down the track at the end of Sea Acres Drive in Long Beach. Following Kettle Road Fire Trail onto Carls Mountain Road was easy walking on well maintained dirt
- [Monga - Burma McCarthy's Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/monga-burma-mccarthys-road/) - Wednesday 21 September 2022 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Helen, Brian and Karen Batemans Bay Bushwalkers went on a 12.5 km leg stretch in Monga National Park mid week. We ignored the forecast of rain and drove up Clyde Mountain to River Forest Road at the top. There were 12 of us. National Parks have been
- [Dooga Creek and Rock Orchids](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/dooga-creek-and-rock-orchids/) - Wednesday 19 October 2022 Photos courtesy of Karen and Peter Bushwalkers took advantage of a rare fine day to venture into Mogo State Forest in search of rock orchids. This walk had been programmed for last month to coincide with peak rock orchid flowering time, however bad weather intervened and it had to be cancelled.
- [Malua Bay to Grandfathers Gully Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/malua-bay-to-grandfathers-gully-return/) - Saturday 5 November 2022 Photos courtesy of Gay, Donna F, and Helen It was a great day for a cliff and beach walk with sunshine and a strong breeze to keep us cool, as eleven of us walked from Malua Bay to Grandfathers Gully and back. There was advice about precipitous paths close to cliff
- [Maloneys Beach to North Head Beach Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-to-north-head-beach-return/) - Thursday 10 November 2022 Photos courtesy of Helen, Karen G, and Karen McL Anticipating the next rain front to sweep through on the weekend, 19 bushwalkers took advantage of the mild sunny weather to enjoy a morning walk through Murramarang National Park between Maloneys Beach and North Head Beach. We took some local tracks through
- [Pollwombra Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pollwombra-circuit-2/) - Wednesday 16 November 2022 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Rob, Philip and Erika, Karen McL and Helen Thirteen lucky walkers took advantage of a break in recent unsettled weather to set out on a walk to Pollwombra Mountain summit. This relatively new walk is a 10 km circuit that takes in a side trip to the
- [Broulee Ramble & Mossy Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-ramble-mossy-point-2/) - Saturday 19 November 2022 Photos courtesy of Ainslie There were only four of us- maybe this walk is too easy - but we all enjoyed the 6.5km walk. It’s definitely worth doing the walk over the Mossy Point Headland and this was a lovely day to enjoy the views . Of course it included a
- [Benandarah Forest Variations](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/benandarah-forest-variations/) - Thursday 24 November 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary, Philip and Erika On a rather warm sunny day Rodney led a group through the Benandarah State Forest, up and down hills, through gullies following old forest tracks and bike trails with some some off track and the odd road. The walk took us through lovely forest,
- [Pelican Inlet Clyde River Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pelican-inlet-clyde-river-paddle/) - Monday 23 January 2023 Photos thanks to Mary and Ian Seven members of the BBBW took the opportunity on this fine day to meet at Wray Street beach just west of the Batemans Bay bridge to paddle across the Clyde River to Pelican Inlet and then to meander through the mangroves. Mary
- [Pedro Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pedros-point/) - Thursday 21 November 2024 Photos courtesy of Helen, KarenM, Philip, Erika and Max. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Peter. It was a perfect Spring day for the last walk of 2024 for the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers. The walk was a 7.5km circuit, starting at Pedro Point in the Eurobodalla National Park, east
- [Barlings Beach to Burrewarra Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/barlings-beach-to-burrewarra-point-4/) - Wednesday 13 July 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary and Elizabeth Led by Pat, eleven walkers set out from Barlings Beach car park on a cool cloudy morning. We climbed quickly up onto the headland, and soon reached a grassy side-track which took us out to Long Nose Point and allowed easy access to the wonderful
- [Bengello Beach Broulee](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bengello-beach-broulee/) - Thursday 21 July 2022 Photos courtesy of Helen Beneath a heavy grey sky and expecting rain, six walkers, led by Helen, headed off along the beach towards the Broulee Surf Club. Firm sand made the walking easier than expected although we kept a close watch for the occasional rogue wave washing up the beach. The
- [Bawley Point to Termeil Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bawley-point-to-termeil-point/) - Wednesday 27 July 2022 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Philip and Erika We had a beautiful winters day for this varied coastal walk. It was sunny and warm with nary a cloud in the sky. We were to find however that the rain on the previous day, and days before that, had made many of the
- [Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/eurobodalla-botanic-gardens-2/) - Saturday 30 July 2022 Photos courtesy of Brian and Helen A warm sunny day drew out 17 walkers on a visit to the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens. The Gardens were devastated by the 2019 fires. The Shire and Gardens volunteers have done a fantastic job resurrecting the trails and botanic displays for its visitors. We were
- [Wrights Road and Gravel Pit Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wrights-road-and-gravel-pit-road/) - Wednesday 10 August 2022 Photos Peter With noisy friar birds warbling in the treetops, ten Batemans Bay bushwalkers set out to hike 8kms just south of Durras Drive. The group immediately plunged down a steep track into a section of forest that had been spared by recent fires and its undergrowth was lush. What goes
- [Bimbermala Cattlemans Firetrail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bimbermala-cattlemans-firetrail/) - Sunday 21 August 2022 Photos courtesy of Amanda and Rod The Bimberamala River lies in a deep valley between the Western Distributor and the Clyde Ridge Roads in the Currowan Forest area. It is difficult to access and, for bushwalkers, any walk in ends with a long climb out. Four intrepid walkers set out from
- [Bridge Creek Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bridge-creek-track/) - Wednesday 24 August 2022 Photos courtesy of Glenn, Mary, Karen M and Karen G Ten Batemans Bay Bushwalkers enjoyed a pleasant forest walk on a lovely sunny day among the trees and vegetation that one comes to expect to see in Durras. This included part of the original Durras Road and the remains of the
- [Mt Bushwalker and Gaolhouse Pass](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mt-bushwalker-and-gaolhouse-pass/) - Saturday 27 August 2022 Photos courtesy of Donna, Karen G, Amanda, and Mary Fifteen of us headed up to Mount Bushwalker for an easy hike on the Mt Bushwalker walking track. The road in, was itself an interesting journey and by far the most difficult part of the outing. For most this was the first
- [Duntroon Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/duntroon-road/) - Thursday 1 September 2022 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Tom, Mary, Peter and Karen McL Ten walkers set out on the first day of spring for a new walk in the Wandera State Forest. The walk initially followed bike tracks, winding up and down some gullies, before tackling various ridges in this mountain range just to
- [Boags/Fletchers Roads and Ingold Knob Lookout](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/boags-fletchers-roads-and-ingold-knob-lookout/) - Sunday 4 September 2022 Photos courtesy of Karen G, Mary and Denise Grey cloudy skies did not deter 13 Batemans Bay bushwalkers from embarking on an 8km walk on forest tracks in the South Brooman State Forest to the north of Batemans Bay. The trek was pretty much a long hike downhill to a clearing
- [Kioloa to Bawley Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/kioloa-to-bawley-point-2/) - Wednesday 7 September 2022 Photos courtesy of Brian and Mary It is always a pleasure to walk this section of the coast, which is so rich in natural beauty and history. Seventeen walkers set off in bright sunshine from the Marine Rescue carpark at Kioloa and headed north along the beach. Firm sand made for
- [Downfall Firetrail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/downfall-firetrail/) - Thursday 27 October 2022 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Donna, Ian and Barry The Downfall Firetrail is a 7km ridgeline walk in Currowan State Forest. It is a club favourite, scheduled about every 5 years. The trail runs parallel and south of the Kings Highway between Black Flat Road and Western Distributor. The initial climb to
- [Wagonga Inlet Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wagonga-inlet-paddle/) - Wednesday 27 April 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary The paddle group is back on the water again after a long hiatus! Five members of the paddle group met at Quota Park in Narooma to paddle the Wagonga Inlet. The day started out cloudy with the chance of rain but the by mid morning the sun
- [Monga Rainforest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/monga-rainforest/) - Saturday 7 May 2022 Photos by Amanda & Karen It has been a few years since the Club visited the Monga cool temperate rainforests. This walk was planned to see what damage the 19/20 fires had done. Initial third party reports suggested the resulting undergrowth might be “manageable”. Five Club members decided to check it
- [Broulee Island Grave](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-island-grave-2/) - Saturday 7 May 2022 Photos by Tom and Elizabeth Seven club members braved an early chilly start to do the Broulee Island Grave walk. Setting out from the Broulee Surf club we made our way along Shark Bay beach to the Island. While it is still referred to as an island it has not been
- [Upper Coila Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/upper-coila-creek-2/) - Sunday 29 May 2022 Photos from Amanda and Helen On an absolutely sunny day (a rarity in this La Nina period) 7 walkers visited Upper Coila Creek for a 13km hike. This area did not get burnt in the fires of 2019-2020. It did however enjoy the heavy rains we have experienced since that event
- [Wasp Head to North Head](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wasp-head-to-north-head-2/) - Saturday 4 June 2022 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Helen, Brian, Tom, Philip and Erika From the start at Wasp Head carpark we followed the trail through the bush and down onto Emily Miller Beach. There was little wind, the sea was calm, the day was sunny and we walked under a cloudless blue sky. These
- [Bingi to Mullimburra Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bingi-to-mullimburra-circuit/) - Sunday 12 June 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary After such a cold start to the long weekend Sunday’s warm, mild, and almost windless weather was just what 16 Batemans Bay bushwalkers were hoping for when they began a 6 km hike from Mullimburra Point to the headland just south of Bingi Bingi Point and back.
- [Yarragee Paddle on Moruya River](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/yarragee-paddle-on-moruya-river/) - Tuesday 14 June 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary Six paddlers enjoyed another brilliant morning this time on the Moruya River. We launched at Yarragee and paddled as far as the water level would permit. Once again we were treated to lovely reflections on the water. Paddling up river we were able, for a while to
- [Bimberamala Gold Mine](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bimberamala-gold-mine/) - Saturday 18 June 2022 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Philip and Erika Seven walkers, including two visitors made the 13.5km trek to the Bimberamala Gold Mine. This is a Val Harris walk last done in 2017. Most of this area was burnt in the 2019/20 fires but the Bimberamala River valley was spared the devastation. The
- [Mullimburra to Congo Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mullimburra-to-congo-return/) - Thursday 23 June 2022 Photos courtesy of Karen G and Donna F Fourteen bushwalkers (including 2 visitors) led by Donna, set off from Mullimburra Point along the South Coast Dreaming Track. It was a glorious winter day filled with sunshine and blue skies. The group walked along Packers Beach before leaving the beach to enjoy
- [Monga Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/monga-mountain/) - Wednesday 29 June 2022 Photos courtesy of Amanda and Philip Monga Mountain (960m asl) may not have been so named except that the first coast to tablelands road of the 1850’s was built over it. The gold rushes of southeastern NSW, Majors Creek and Kiandra in particular, demanded a bullock dray route for the feverish
- [Pebbly Beach Coastal Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pebbly-beach-coastal-track/) - Thursday 17 February 2022 Photos courtesy of Donna, Karen and Peter Batemans Bay Bushwalkers’ first walk for 2022 was on Thursday 17 February at Pebbly Beach. With the weather difficult to predict in February, a 7 km Easy/Medium track along the coast was chosen to take advantage of any sea breeze. 17 walkers turned up
- [Durras Beach - Depot Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-beach-depot-beach-circuit/) - Sunday 20 February 2022 Photos courtesy of Donna and Karen The group that met at North Durras was looking forward to regular bushwalking after a long period of Covid-induced program disruptions. And they were welcomed by a beautiful sunny day which showed off the colours of the local coastline at its best. Indeed the day
- [North Durras Highlights](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-highlights/) - Thursday 17 March 2022 Photos courtesy of Karen G, Helen, and Peter Today was meant to be the Mt. Bushwalker walk, but with the recent rains, the access road to the track was closed. Rather than cancel yet another walk, the North Durras Highlights walk was moved forward to fill in. This did mean the
- [Blitz McCardy](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/blitz-mccardy/) - Saturday 23 October 2021 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Gay, Karen and Peter Eight bushwalkers joined me today on a 10km medium walk through the forest and fire trails about 8kms west of Nelligen. The area around Blitz Road had been quite burnt but in the shadows and cool morning air it was a pleasant walk
- [Clifftops and Beaches, Mosquito Bay to Surf Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/clifftops-and-beaches-mosquito-bay-to-surf-beach/) - Thursday 28 October 2021 Photos courtesy of Bob and Bronwyn Christine led our group of eight on a tour of beautiful bays, headlands and beaches. Just what the doctor ordered, as we emerge from months of lockdown. Not long into our walk, at the top of the headland above Mosquito Bay we were greeted by
- [Clifftops & Beaches, MacKenzie Beach to Surf Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/clifftops-beaches-mackenzie-beach-to-surf-beach/) - Thursday 28 October 2021 Photos courtesy of Donna, Brian and Peter Brian and Christine were our walk leaders for last Thursday’s walks along the coast up to Surf Beach. Brian took on leading the “medium” 10.5 km walk from MacKenzie Beach to Surf Beach and Christine the easier option of the 5km walk from Mosquito
- [Congo to Mullimburra - Dreaming Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/congo-to-mullimburra-dreaming-track/) - Saturday 6 November 2021 Photos courtesy of Donna, Erika and Philip There is no question that the unpredictability of the weather this spring has certainly impacted on the Club's walk program. As a bushwalker, if you wake to a drizzly wet morning, then you have a decision to make - head out on a bushwalk,
- [Lynchs Wamban Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lynchs-wamban-walk/) - Saturday 6 November 2021 Photos courtesy of Amanda Five walkers enjoyed a sunny hike in the Lynchs Firetrail area west of Moruya, sandwiched between two rainy days. The walk starts off with some very steep hills before progressing through forest and down to Wamban Creek. The creek flats show disturbing evidence of wild pig activity.
- [Wandera Forest Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wandera-forest-circuit/) - Thursday 25 November 2021 Photos courtesy of Bob, Karen G and Gay Twelve walkers managed to squeeze a morning bushwalk in before the big rains promised this week. New Leader Peter also welcomed 3 visitors on their first BBBW walk. We set off from Hawdons Road in Wandera State Forest just north of Moruya and
- [Illawong Sanctuary Reserve](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/illawong-sanctuary-reserve/) - Thursday 22 July 2021 Photos courtesy of Tom, Gay, Helen, Elizabeth, Meredith and Peter In the last few weeks, the Batemans Bay Bushwalking Club had suspended its planned walks noting the current Covid health restrictions. However, on 22 July, a small group ventured out on one of the scheduled walks meeting Covid conditions - complete
- [Burrewarra Point Guerilla Bay](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/burrewarra-point-guerilla-bay/) - Saturday 31 July 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen, Mary, Elizabeth and Peter The weekend walk took Batemans Bay Bushwalkers through some atypical south coast vegetation. Not a spotted gum or burrawang in sight – instead huge sawtooth banksia trees, southern mahogany gums, and casuarinas were features of this walk. Walkers stopped at a lookout platform
- [Mummaga Lake Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mummaga-lake-paddle/) - Friday 6 August 2021 Photos courtesy of Mary and Gay Four paddlers launched at the boat ramp for a circuit paddle around Mummaga Lake. One lone seal was basking in the morning sunlight as it drifted back towards the sea outlet. The day was clear and sunny with only a light breeze. Once again the
- [Deep Creek Dam Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/deep-creek-dam-circuit/) - Thursday 29 April 2021 Photos courtesy of Philip and Erika We started out from Deep Creek Dam carpark on a clockwise circuit on the mountain bike tracks that follow the ridges around Deep Creek Dam catchment. For most of the walk the dam was not visible, since the tracks skirt the ridges some distance from
- [Little Forest Plateau](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/little-forest-plateau-3/) - Wednesday 19 May 2021 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Karen and Denise It was a wonderfully crisp, clear, sunny day – excellent conditions for a high plateau walk. Eight walkers left Batemans Bay for the 75 minute drive north of Ulladulla and up into the Moreton National Park. Only parts of the plateau are open and
- [Nelligen to Batemans Bay Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/nelligen-to-batemans-bay-paddle/) - Wednesday 26 May 2021 Photos courtesy of Mary and Karen With an outgoing tide, and a following breeze, our paddlers made easy work of the 12km kayak on the Clyde River from Nelligen to North Batemans Bay. Most of the riverbank had been burned by the bushfires. In some places where the fire was most
- [Salt Water Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/salt-water-creek/) - Sunday 30 May 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen M, Karen G and Rob Nineteen walkers fronted up for an 11km hike west of Mogo in the Salt Water Creek area. This is a Betty Richards walk so the attendees were told to expect hills, bike tracks and forest roads, a staple of her walks. The
- [North Durras Discovery Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-discovery-trail/) - Thursday 27 May 2021 Photos courtesy of Lesley Last Thursday saw a small group of bushwalkers keen to explore the Discovery Trail at North Durras to see how it had fared after last year’s fires and recent heavy rains. While a few landmarks were no longer there and some large trees had suffered it was
- [Pretty Beach Durras Mountain Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pretty-beach-durras-mountain-circuit/) - Wednesday 2 June 2021 Photos courtesy of Amanda and Brian On a lovely, fine morning, six walkers set out from Pretty Beach campground on the long, steady climb up the northern slopes of Mt Durras. Only recently re-opened after the bushfires, this track revealed plenty of evidence of the devastation that occurred here however the
- [Merry Beach, Pretty Beach, Snapper Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/merry-beach-pretty-beach-snapper-point-2/) - Saturday 5 June 2021 Photos courtesy of Lesley, Ainslie, Gay, Rodney, Mary and Bob With her usual sunny disposition, Jill soon had the milling crowd moulded from a herd of cats into an organised group of 21 bushwalkers. After leading us into the wilds from Merry Beach, she introduced us to her many macropod friends,
- [Big Rock via Reservoir Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/big-rock-via-reservoir-road/) - Thursday 10 June 2021 Photos courtesy of Gay, Amanda and Tom Seven brave souls took the chance and joined Donna for a 14kms walk in the Bodalla State Forest. Prior rain and a dismal forecast for the day didn’t ‘dampen’ enthusiasm so a punt was taken and we were rewarded with a good day for
- [Flat Rock via Strangled Tree Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/flat-rock-via-strangled-tree-forest/) - Wednesday 16 June 2021 Photos courtesy of Donna and Ainslie What a delight it is to walk through sunlit forests with ocean views and good company. The walk on June 16th saw Sharon in charge of 22 other walkers setting out from the car park at Murramarang Resort in South Durras heading into Murramarang National
- [Broulee Bush and Island](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-bush-and-island-2/) - Saturday 19 June 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen and Gay Thirteen hardy souls braved the forecast gale force winds and rain predicted for the 9km easy/medium walk today. Fortunately the rain did not eventuate. But the wind - well let’s just say the forecaster finally got something right! With the wind howling and everyone dressed
- [Tabourie Beaches and Bush](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tabourie-beaches-and-bush/) - Wednesday 24 February 2021 Eleven members of the Batemans Bay Bushwalking Club, led by Sharon, enjoyed a beautiful walk in the Meroo National Park on Wednesday. The pretty rocks at the ocean side of Termeil Lake was the chosen spot for morning tea, followed by a view of the wild seas crashing onto the rocks
- [Durras Lake Ramble](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-ramble/) - Saturday 27 February 2021 Photos courtesy of Carol, Donna and Mary BBBW Walk Leader: Rodney / "Guided History Walking Tour of Durras" by Paul May Question......."What do we have in abundance on the south coast"? Well, most residents, and certainly the thousands of visitors, would probably answer, "beautiful beaches and forests" and they would be
- [Long Beach to Maloneys Beach plus 3 Islet Point, an Extension](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/long-beach-to-maloneys-beach-plus-3-islet-point-an-extension/) - Thursday 4 March 2021 Photos courtesy of Rob, Mary, Glenn and Donna Seven members and one visitor joined Barry on a beautiful sunny day as we followed the coast line from Long Beach, beach walking and rock scrambling, to Three Islet Point. On reaching Three Islet Point some members climbed out onto the narrow point
- [Jagungal Wilderness Recce](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/jagungal-wilderness-recce/) - Monday 15 - Friday 19 March 2021 Photos courtesy of Rachael, Donna, Glenn, Helen, Mary and Gay Seven keen Batemans Bay Bushwalkers headed off in to the Snowy Mountains last week to undertake a recce of the Jagungal Wilderness Walk. It’s a 44 km circuit starting from the carpark at the beginning of the Round
- [Eurobodalla Regional Botanical Gardens](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/eurobodalla-regional-botanical-gardens/) - Thursday 1 April 2021 Photos courtesy of Helen A perfect Autumn day for a stroll around the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens. Jill greeted 10 walkers in the car park and after the usual Covid registrations all 11 headed off. Three members enjoyed 'back to childhood' rides on the slippery dip and then we all observed
- [Sproxtons Circuit Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/sproxtons-circuit-walk/) - Wednesday 7 April 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen, Anne-Louise and Gay Thirteen seems to be my lucky number as again today, I had thirteen walkers for the Sproxtons Circuit walk. We welcomed one visitor and were happy to see some new members joining us again for their second or third walk. After the rain last
- [Navigation Day](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/navigation-day/) - Thursday 8 April and Friday 9 April 2021 Sixteen members of the Batemans Bay Bushwalking Club took part in the map and compass navigation course last week, developed and presented by Ian. After receiving a very positive response to holding the course, Ian very kindly decided to offer it over two days, so that the
- [Plovers Lane Jindamar Ramble](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/plovers-lane-jindamar-ramble/) - Thursday 15 April 2021 Photos provided by Brian and Helen Batemans Bay Bushwalkers travelled south of Narooma for this midweek walk. It’s a long way for our walkers to travel, but our destination was a beautiful little pocket of Eurobodalla National Park featuring a scenic coastal track, a couple of beaches and Nargal Lake. We
- [Mogendoura Range](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mogendoura-range/) - Sunday 18 April 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen, Tom and Donna After having to cancel the Pig Road walk, an old walk, the Mogendoura Range, was chosen as a replacement. It had recently been retrieved from the crypt of ‘old walks’ in the last few months, dusted off and used for training purposes due to
- [Turlinjah](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/turlinjah/) - Wednesday 21 April 2021 Photos courtesy of Donna and Mary Bob “Sarge” Thurbon led twelve walkers on a very pleasant hike in the Moruya State Forest west of Turlinjah. This area was spared by the bushfires of 2020 and we enjoyed hiking along old logging roads. Many of the roads have not been used in
- [Pretty Beach to Mt Durras Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pretty-beach-to-mt-durras-circuit-2/) - Sunday 23 November, 2025 Photos courtesy of Lenore, Rob, Amanda and Donna G. Walk report by Walk Leader Lenore. The early morning was wet and rainy. Eleven intrepid walkers gathered for the briefing and shared the journey to Pretty Beach campground where we commenced our circuit walk. We made the steady climb up Mt Durras
- [Travers Road and Comerang Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/travers-road-and-comerang-mountain/) - 21 November, 2025 Photos courtesy of Rob, Steve, Amanada, Tom, Bruce and Donna G. Walk report by Walk Leader Rob. It is always nice to have overcast cool weather when you plan to do a hard walk with bush bashing and steep terrain. Ten walkers set out to explore the geologic outcrops seen on SIXMaps
- [Durras Forest and Beaches](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-forest-and-beaches/) - Saturday 15 November, 2025 Photos courtesy of Amanda and Donna G. Walk report by Walk Leader Glenn. Luckily for the group the rain stopped before we started winding our way south on the South Coast track. We then crossed west over the Old Coast Road on the forest tracks stopping at an open area for
- [Bushtracks of Bergalia](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bushtracks-of-bergalia-2/) - Wednesday 12 November, 2025 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Bruce and Glenn. Walk report by Walk Leader Donna G. Seven hikers set out on what started as a nice cool morning to tackle this 15km walk south of Moruya in the Moruya State Forest. The walk is along old disused logging roads, motor bike tracks and
- [Golden Gully](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/golden-gully-3/) - Thursday 06 November, 2025 Photos courtesy of Steve and Donna G. Walk report by Walk Leader Margaret. Twelve intrepid adventurers (including three brave visitors) set off to conquer the Golden Gully walk behind Moruya. The “gentle hills” turned out to be a rather generous interpretation of gentle and were a bit longer than expected, and,
- [Monga Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/monga-forest/) - Saturday 01 November, 2025 Photos courtesy of Mary T, Sim and Karen G. Walk report by Walk Leader Karen G. On a perfect sunny spring day, twenty-one walkers set off on a 8km walk in the Monga National Park. The new walk - adapted from a walk mapped by Karen Cockerill (a stalwart club member)
- [Kelly's Mine](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/kellys-mine-3/) - Wednesday 29 October, 2025 Photos courtesy of Steve and Donna G. Walk Report by Donna G. Five participants set out for Kelly's Mine on what can only be described as a perfect day for hiking. Kelly's Mine has been a long standing favourite walk of the BBBW Club for many years. There are lots of
- [South Durras Forest Tracks Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/south-durras-forest-tracks-circuit/) - Wednesday 15 October, 2025 Photos courtesy of Mary T. Walk report by Walk Leader Mary T. A superb day of sunshine, low winds and warm temperatures were just the enticement for a walk in Murramurang National.Park. Two visitors joined club members to walk along forest tracks and the coastal headland. The trees of Murramurang never
- [Northern Fire Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/northern-fire-trail/) - Thursday 09 October, 2025 Photos courtesy of Rob, Amanda and Steve. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leaders Denise and Gavin. (Credit to Braidwood park service guy - Ian for coming out and clearing the tree in a few hrs) It was billed as a 10km all downhill walk but the 7 walkers who walked it
- [Depot Beach to Pebbly Beach Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/depot-beach-to-pebbly-beach-return/) - Saturday 04 October, 2025 Phots courtesy of Karen M. and Steve. Walk report by Walk Leader Karen M. Our weekend walk was an 8 km Easy/Medium circuit between Depot Beach and Pebbly Beach in Murramarang National Park. Starting at the Rainforest carpark at Depot we took an old track up the hill through the forest.
- [Mystery Bay - Velodrome Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mystery-bay-velodrome-circuit/) - Wednesday 01 October, 2025 Photos courtesy of Rob, Steve and Donna G. Walk report by Donna G. Eight walkers joined Lenore for this walk that had not been done for many years. This 10km one way hike began at Corrunna Point where we made our way along a mown grass track for a short walk
- [Spring Creek Firetrail (Betty's Orchid Walk)](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/spring-creek-firetrail-bettys-orchid-walk-2/) - Thursday 25 September, 2025 Photos courtesy of Rob, Helen and Donna G. Walk report by Walk Leader Rob. Ten club members set out to visit the orchids on the granite outcrops along the creek line on the Spring Creek Firetrail. For five members this was their first visit to the site so expectations were high
- [Warden Head Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/warden-head-walk/) - Saturday 20 September, 2025 Photos courtesy of Bruce, Rob and Donna G. Walk Report by Walk Leader Bruce This was Bruce’s first walk leading and 24 people turned out on a pretty good day for a walk billed as ‘new’, albeit very similar to one last done by the club about 5
- [Bawley Point to Meroo Lake](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bawley-point-to-meroo-lake-2/) - Wednesday 17 September, 2025 Photos courtesy of Mary T, Donna G and Tony. Walk Report by Mary T. On a perfect day for a beach and coastal headland walk, 16 walkers set out towards North Beach from the Bawley Point picnic area. The first challenge was finding a shallow enough spot across the outflow channel
- [Pebbly Beach - South Coast Track - Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pebbly-beach-south-coast-track-return/) - Sunday 14 September, 2025 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Steve and Donna G. Walk Report by Jenny. On a perfect spring morning, eleven bushwalkers headed off from Pebbly Beach. After a short sand and creek crossing, we began a climb up through Murramarang National Park. Scenic ocean views, recovered mountain forest and distant headlands made for
- [Gulaga Tors, Summit and Battery Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/gulaga-tors-summit-and-battery-track/) - Thursday 11 September, 2025 Photos courtesy of Bruce, Cathie and Lenore. Walk Report by Cathie. Our fearless leader, Lenore, stared down the previous night’s torrential rain and the morning’s dodgy forecast, refusing to capitulate, so we saw ten intrepid souls set off with an early start from Tilba Tilba. The ascent of Mt Gulaga is
- [North Narooma Mines](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-narooma-mines-2/) - Sunday 31 August 2025 Photos courtesy of Margaret, Rob and Helen. Walk report by Walk Leader Margaret. Five of us took full advantage of the stunning weather on winter’s final day with a walk to the North Narooma Mines. Under blue skies and warm sunshine, that felt more like spring, we followed the trail through
- [Lake Burrill Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lake-burrill-walk/) - Thursday 28 August 2025 Photos courtesy of Brian and Max. Walk report by Walk Leader Sharon. Very high winds did not deter eighteen bushwalkers from enjoying the Giriwa Walking Trail at Burrill Lake. Signs placed along the way helped us appreciate the culture of the Murramarang indigenous people who have lived in the area for
- [Batemans Bay Bushwalkers 40th Anniversary Celebrations](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/batemans-bay-bushwalkers-40th-anniversary-celebrations/) - Report by Karen M. As part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations, Batemans Bay Bushwalkers held a Reunion Lunch with retired members at the Soldiers Club. It was well attended by past members who have stopped walking for all sorts of reasons, but for whom the Club played a major part in their lives, and without
- [Wandera Forest Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wandera-forest-circuit-2/) - Sunday 12 October, 2025 Photos courtesy of KarenM, Helen and Steve. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Karen M. Bushwalkers headed out to Wandera State Forest west of Moruya for the weekend walk. We started off in Golden Gully, then headed up a steep hill to G-Ridge Road, before taking Snake Gully Road to complete the
- [Tathra - Merimbula Mini Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tathra-merimbula-mini-camp/) - 3rd September - 6th September The Tathra-Merimbula Mini Camp was a two day Camp split into two groups. One group, consisting of medium walkers, tackled the iconic Wharf To Wharf Walk. This 33 km walk was led by Glenn. The second group, consisting of easy walkers, attended a number of walks over the two days
- [Turlinjah Forest and Valleys](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/turlinjah-forest-and-valleys/) - Saturday 23 August 2025 Photos courtesy of Neil, Steve and Donna G. Walk report by Walk Leader Donna G. Nine walkers were happy to be let loose in the Turlinjah area of the Moruya State Forest following some substantial rainy periods in the preceding days. This meant that the tracks were slippery and treacherous in
- [Kakadu & Litchfield National Parks Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/kakadu-litchfield-national-parks-camp/) - 26 June to 24 July, 2025 Walk report compiled by Rob L. In a previous life Denise and Gavin were professional tour guides and we were very fortunate that they offered to lead a club camp to the Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks in the Northern Territory. For some of the campers it was
- [Mogendoura Range](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mogendoura-range-2/) - Wednesday 08 August 2025 Photos courtesy of Gay, Tom and Donna G. Walk report by Walk Leader Gay. Seven bushwalkers met at the start of this medium 12.7 km walk. After five of us regaled the group with their respective ailments, we then set off down Duntroon Road. Of course what goes down must go
- [Downfall Firetrail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/downfall-firetrail-2/) - Thursday 14 August 2015 Photos courtesy of Steve, Max, Priya and Brian. Walk report by Walk Leader Rob. Six club members and an adventurous visitor hiked the Downfall Firetrail in cool but sunny conditions which is a blessing given the amount of elevation ascent and descent we had to endure. A smart walk leader never
- [Malua Bay to McKenzies Beach - Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/malua-bay-to-mckenzies-beach-return/) - Sunday 03 August 2025 Photos courtesy of Rob L. and Donna G. Walk report by Walker Leader Jenny M. Seven hardy walkers set off from Malua Bay under a clearing sky to follow a similar route of the walk I led in September 2024. Anyone who was on the walk can safely say the similarities
- [Wright Road and Gravel Pit Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wright-road-and-gravel-pit-road/) - Saturday 26 July 2025 Photos courtesy of Brian and Max. Walk report courtesy of Walk leaders Ed and KarenG. Hopeful that the early morning showers had cleared, seven bushwalkers set off on an 8.5 kilometre walk led by Ed and Karen. The initial mist soon evaporated allowing rays of sunlight to highlight the natural beauty
- [Quandolo Island Moruya Heads](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/quandolo-island-moruya-heads-3/) - Wednesday 23 July 2025 Photos courtesy of Peter and Max. Walk report courtesy Walk leader Peter. On a recent Wednesday, ten Batemans Bay Bushwalkers set off to circumnavigate Quandolo Island at Moruya South Heads. They departed at the leisurely hour of 11 a.m.—a time purposely chosen to avoid the chill of a mid-winter morning, to
- [Winter Warmer Social Walk and Lunch](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/winter-warmer-social-walk-and-lunch/) - Thursday 17 July 2025 Photos courtesy of Max and Neil. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader KarenM. This week’s midweek walk was a brisk trot around some fire trails in a section of Mogo State Forest yet untouched by custom-made mountain bike tracks. It was a cold morning, but we were stripping off our down jackets,
- [Pollwombra Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pollwombra-circuit-3/) - Wednesday 9 July 2025 Photos courtesy of Bruce, Amanda, Gay, Tom and Rob. Walk report courtesy of Walk leader DonnaG. Ten walkers set out on a stunning winter’s day for a summit of Pollwombra Mountain. This mountain is just to the west of the Princes Highway on the northern side of Moruya in the Mogo
- [Durras Lake Top to Bottom](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-top-to-bottom-2/) - Sunday July 6 2025 Photos courtesy of Helen, MaryT, and KarenM. Walk report courtesy Walk leader KarenM. After the hundreds of millimetres of rain and high winds of the previous week, we should not have been surprised to find our track very watery. There were creeks crossing the track never before been seen, and big
- [Mungerarie Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mungerarie-circuit-2/) - Thursday 5 June 2025 Photos courtesy of Amanda. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader DonnaG. Eight hikers, including a visitor, were up for some hills in the Deua National Park on a stunning winter’s day. The Mungerarie Circuit is a 12 km walk that takes in good forest roads to the south west of Moruya
- [Burma – McCarthy Monga Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/burma-mccarthy-monga-walk-2/) - Saturday 31 May 2025 Photos courtesy of Erika and Philip. Walk report courtesy of DonnaG. Eleven hikers joined Margaret for her inaugural walk as Walk Leader in the beautiful Monga National Park. This lovely 12 km circuit hike takes participants through a magnificent forest with healthy tree ferns and abundant fungi. Even though this area
- [Dooga Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/dooga-creek/) - Wednesday 28 May 2025 Photos courtesy of Amanda, DonnaG, Lenore. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Glenn. Due to heavy logging in the the Dooga Creek area the walk was altered slightly to still walk in the Pollwombra area. On a nice sunny day, just right for walking, we followed undulating trails through forests and gullies.
- [North Durras Lake Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-lake-circuit/) - Saturday 17 May 2025 Photos courtesy of KarenM. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader KarenM. The weekend walk for Bushwalkers was a 6km Easy circuit near Durras Lake at North Durras and easily completed before lunch. We started at the entrance to Lake Durras which is currently open to the ocean, so the Lake is tidal
- [Murramarang Loop via Myrtle Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/murramarang-loop-via-myrtle-beach/) - Saturday 6 May 2017 Photos by Donna, Karen M, Erika and Mary T Fifteen walkers set out on this tramp through the forests only a few kilometres from South Durras. The departure point was on Skid Ridge Road which the group then followed beyond its junction with North Head Road before turning off onto a
- [Bush and Bathe](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bush-and-bathe/) - Thursday 13 April 2017 Photos by Donna, Karen M and Brian This walk was led by Brian Mercer and numbered 15 participants including one visitor. The convoy of 4 cars travelled up the Durras Road then branched off on to the dirt road to North Head (road much degraded). From there we took a coastal
- [Bartleys Creek to Beaches](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bartleys-creek-to-beaches/) - 27 April 2017 Photos by Mary T The Murramarang National Park, surrounding South Durras, offers bushwalkers a great variety of tracks and terrain. There are the well formed tracks maintained by the National Park Service, as well as many overgrown single tracks and old logging roads where moss covered bridge timbers rot amongst the rainforest.
- [Afternoon walk Mullimburra Point to Bingie Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/afternoon-walk-mullimburra-point-to-bingie-point-2/) - Saturday 25 February 2017 Photos by Karen Mc and Mary T Leader Karen C led an afternoon walk from Mullimburra Point to Bingie Point and back, a distance of about 6 kms. 23 walkers started out in overcast, blustery conditions with the threat of rain a forecasted possibility later in the afternoon. The track is
- [Big Hole and Marble Arch](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/big-hole-and-marble-arch/) - Wednesday 16 April 2025 Photos courtesy of Amanda, DonnaG, Gavin and Denise. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leaders Gavin and Denise. Eight walkers left from the Berlang Campground in the Deua National Park on a glorious autumn day. The first obstacle was the Shoalhaven River which was less than knee deep and not too cold.
- [2025 Victorian Goldfields Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/2025-victorian-goldfields-camp/) - Victoria Goldfields Camp 15 – 24 March 2025 Courtesy Walk Leaders, Gay and Tom. Photos courtesy Gay, Erika, Philip, Mary, James, Peter, Lenore, Tony, Max, Helen, Karen, Barry K, and Kaye. The Goldfields Track from Ballarat to Bendigo is 210kms in length, made up of four interlinked tracks – Eureka, Wallaby, Dry Diggings and Leanganook
- [Lunch by the Lake](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lunch-by-the-lake/) - Saturday 22 March 2025 Photos courtesy of Rodney. Walk report courtesy walk leader Rodney. This relatively short 5.5km walk started late in the morning at the Durras Lake Boat Ramp. The kangaroos scattered in all directions as thirteen walkers headed out of the village on the firebreak behind the houses, up to Fern Drive and
- [Durras Lake and Discovery Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-and-discovery-trail-3/) - Sunday 2 March 2025 Photos courtesy of KarenM. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Glenn. The group enjoyed a pleasant morning walk following the track beside Durras Lake, stopping for morning tea before going onto the Discovery Trail. Through the wooden gate and we discovered schools of fish in the little creek. Following the track
- [Munjip Trail - Malua Bay to Mosquito Bay Loop](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/munjip-trail-malua-bay-to-mosquito-bay-loop/) - Wednesday 19 February 2025 Photos courtesy of DonnaG. Walk report courtesy DonnaG. Eight walkers, including three visitors, met at Malua Bay Surf Club for the start of Jenny’s Munjip Trail walk. Munjip is now the new official name of the Batemans Bay Coastal Headlands Walking Trail that spans the coastal area from Observation Point at
- [Narooma Inlet Social Walk and Lunch at Narooma Golf Club](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/narooma-inlet-social-walk-and-lunch-at-narooma-golf-club/) - Thursday 13 February 2025 Photos courtesy of KarenM, DonnaG and Max. Walk Report courtesy Walk Leader KarenM. The first walk of 2025 was a social walk in Narooma – starting at the Boardwalk on the north side of Wagonga Inlet and finishing at the Golf Club, where we had lunch. This short easy walk gets
- [Victorian High Country Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/victorian-high-country-camp/) - 20 to 28 March 2017 The Victorian High Country Camp has been a long anticipated event on our bushwalking program. Leaders, Mark, Wendy, Brian and Christine reccied the area last year, and subsequently planned 7 days of high country hiking and extra curricular activities centred around the town of Bright, Victoria. Fortunately our leaders were
- [Coila Lake and Coila Creek Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/coila-lake-and-coila-creek-paddle/) - Saturday 14 December 2024 Photos courtesy of Rodney and Max. Walk report courtesy of MaryT. Coila Lake was traversed and enjoyed on a warm but overcast morning, followed by exploration of Coila Creek as far as the water level allowed. For a couple of kayaks rather further than was perhaps wise! Max touched rock bottom
- [Tuross Bridge to Trunketabella Bridge Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tuross-bridge-to-trunketabella-bridge-paddle/) - Wednesday 27 November 2024 Photo courtesy of MaryT. Paddle report courtesy of Paddle Leader MaryT. A small group launched kayaks at the Tuross River Bridge for a 12km paddle. We decided by a unanimous vote to not go up the river to Trunketbella Bridge necessitating a car shuffle, but to paddle 6 km up and
- [Corunna Lake Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/corunna-lake-paddle/) - Monday 11 November 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT and Max. Paddle report courtesy of Paddle Leader MaryT. The group journeyed south to Corunna Lake for our latest outing. Sunny weather with spells of overcast skies but with rather strong winds later in the morning, provided quite a challenge. Two delightful creeks provided variation to the
- [Maloneys Beach - Murramarang National Park - Maloneys Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-murramarang-national-park-maloneys-beach-2/) - Wednesday 30 October 2024 Photos courtesy of Lesley. Walk report courtesy Walk leader Joan. On a perfect Spring morning there were four happy bushwalkers who met to walk the scenic track on the program. The previous week there were five keen club members who met to do the reconnaissance with leader Joan and all were
- [Ulladulla to Burrill Lake Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ulladulla-to-burrill-lake-circuit-3/) - Sunday 27 October 2024 Photos courtesy of Erika and Philip. Walk report courtesy of Walk leaders Philip and Erika. Our walk started at the Ulladulla Wild Flower Reserve where we took the “Long Loop” track before turning west and heading away from the reserve towards Burrill Lake. The route to the lake took several of
- [Termeil Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/termeil-mountain-3/) - Saturday 19 October 2024 Photos courtesy of Amanda and Rob. Walk report courtesy of Walk leader Rob. The Termeil Mountain Walk is a great opportunity to see vegetation species not seen further south in the Eurobodalla Shire. Five club walkers enjoyed a sunny walk up Old Coach Road to the Communications tower through forest of
- [Kioloa to Bawley Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/kioloa-to-bawley-point-3/) - Sunday 13 October 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT. Walk report courtesy Walk leader MaryT. A beautiful, warm, sunny day with a light sea breeze was enjoyed by 10 members and 2 visitors for the walk from the boat ramp at Kioloa along the beaches, headland and rock platforms to the picnic area at Bawley Pt.
- [Murramarang, Big Tree, Coast Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/murramarang-big-tree-coast-circuit/) - Thursday 10 October 2024 Photos courtesy of Brian, KarenG and KarenM. Walk report courtesy of Walk leader KarenM. It’s always a good bushwalk when the sun shines, the weather’s cool and the Leader doesn’t get lost. That’s how it went on Thursday for our Medium grade 12km excursion through a section of Murramarang National Park
- [Maloneys Beach to North Head Beach - Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-to-north-head-beach-return-2/) - Wednesday 2 October 2024 Photos courtesy of Helen and Max. Walk report courtesy of Walk leader KarenM. Our mid week walk was a 9km Easy/Medium stroll through the southern section of Murramarang National Park. We wove our way through shady forest, enjoying the flowering grass trees and filtered sunlight. The track passes
- [Tarourga-Brou Lakelands Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tarourga-brou-lakelands-walk/) - Sunday 29 September 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT and Tom. Walk report courtesy of Walk leader DonnaG. Nineteen walkers set off on a nice day for this new walk. We started from Tarourga Road and headed along forest tracks towards the southern side of Tarourga Lake. Along the way an unexpected tree down, along a
- [Lynches Wamban Firetrails](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lynches-wamban-firetrails/) - Saturday 21 September 2024 Photos courtesy of Denise and Tom. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leaders Denise and Gavin. Thirteen hardy members took off at around 9.30 for this mostly fire trail walk. It began with a series of very steep uphills and downhills. Morning tea was around 10.30. Once fortified we headed off trail
- [Spring Creek Firetrail (Betty's Orchid Walk)](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/spring-creek-firetrail-bettys-orchid-walk/) - Wednesday 18 September 2024 Photos courtesy of Helen, Philip and Erika, Peter and Amanda. Walk report courtesy of Walk leader Rob. In Late August a reccie showed us there were flowering native orchids to be seen on the creek off the Spring Creek Fire Trail. The flowers were just buds and we were told to
- [Malua Bay to Grandfathers Gully Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/malua-bay-to-grandfathers-gully-return-2/) - Thursday 15 August 2024 Photos courtesy of Rob, DonnaF, Philip and Erika. Walk report courtesy of Club President Rob. The Malua Bay - Grandfathers Gully walk is a perfect mix of cliff-top and shoreline walking undertaken at low tide. Eleven walkers set off on a typical winters day, overcast and cool but were soon shedding
- [Boarding House Tracks](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/boarding-house-tracks/) - Sunday 4 August 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT and Gay. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader MaryT. A 6 kms activity drew 11 club members out on a chilly morning for one of my favorite Easy walks. This Brooman State forest walk has some delightful creeks and valleys with a couple of hills on mainly good
- [Narrawallee Nature Reserve](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/narrawallee-nature-reserve-3/) - Thursday 1 August 2024 Photos courtesy of Philip and Erika. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leaders Philip and Erika. Due to roadworks and associated stockpiles at the mapped start of walk, four bushwalkers braved the overcast conditions and started the walk from the Narrawallee Creek Road carpark, reducing the overall length of the walk by
- [Mogendoura Bike Tracks and Ridges](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mogendoura-bike-tracks-and-ridges/) - Wednesday 24 July 2024 Photos courtesy of Philip and Erika. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader DonnaG. Ten walkers set out on a stunning winter’s day in the Mogendoura Ranges for a new 9km circuit walk. The Mogendoura ranges are just west of Moruya in the Wandera State Forest. It was nice to experience somewhere
- [Gulaga Tors and Engine Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/gulaga-tors-and-engine-track/) - Thursday 20 June 2024 Photos courtesy of Glenn, DonnaG, Philip and Erika. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Glenn. Walkers enjoyed a lovely sunny day for our Gulaga Tors and Engine Track hike. First passing a historic rock wall built by Chinese workers during the mining period. Then after visiting the spectacular Tors we
- [Ngaityung Falls](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ngaityung-falls/) - Saturday 13 July Photos courtesy of Barry and DonnaG. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader DonnaG. Six walkers headed off to Little Forest Plateau on a spectacular winter’s day for a 13km walk last done by the Club in 2012. We headed off on the boardwalk and track that leads to Mt Bushwalker Lookout and not
- [Turlinjah Tracks #3](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/turlinjah-tracks-3/) - Saturday 1 June 2024 Photos courtesy of Helen, Glenn and Rob. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Glenn. Walkers enjoyed a meander through lovely forests and along the crystal clear creek in the Turlinjah area. The recent weather help produce a fabulous fungi display of many colors, red, blue, purple and green, some not generally seen.
- [Northern Firetrail - Monga](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/northern-firetrail-monga/) - Sunday 26 May 2024 Photos courtesy of Amanda and Philip. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Rob. Despite being listed as an Exploratory Walk, which means the conditions of the trail are unknown, 17 walkers turned up for a walk along a firetrail in the Monga. The day started off very foggy as we drove
- [Booderee Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/booderee-circuit/) - Wednesday 15 May 2024 Photos courtesy of Philip, Helen, Mary and Barry. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Donna. The Booderee Circuit is a 15.5 km walk in the Booderee National Park, formerly known as the Jervis Bay National Park. This park is jointly run by the local indigenous community at Wreck Bay and A.C.T
- [Hanging Rock to Observation Point-Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/hanging-rock-to-observation-point-return/) - Saturday 4 May 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryM, StanM and Lesley. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leaders MaryM and StanM Though the heavy overnight rain had eased, and grey skies still warned of more to come, eight keen walkers decided it was the right day for a brisk walk. Starting at the northern end of
- [Maloneys Beach to Canoe Tree - Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-to-canoe-tree-return/) - Wednesday 1 May 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT and DonnaF. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Joan. After news of possible showers the day dawned with sunshine and bright blue skies. Ten eager walkers met and drove to Maloneys Beach, parked at the national park entry and began the walk inland up to the gate
- [Moruya River to Yarragee Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/moruya-river-to-yarragee-paddle/) - Saturday 27 April 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT. Paddle report courtesy of Leader MaryT. Our paddle today was from the boat ramp in Moruya to Yarragee, a distance of 8.5km. However, due to the fantastic conditions we decided to go further up the river for an additional 2 km to a good beach area for
- [Tuross Lake Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tuross-lake-walk-2/) - Thursday 18 April 2024 Photos courtesy of KarenM and Kate. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader KarenM. Batemans Bay Bushwalkers explored a short 4km walk by Tuross Lake on Thursday. For such a short distance, the vegetation zones are many and distinct. First up is the temperate forest track leading down to the lakeside. Then
- [2024 Kanangra-Boyd National Park Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/2024-kanangra-boyd-national-park-camp/) - Kanangra-Boyd National Park Camp Monday 8 - Saturday 13 April 2024 Kanangra-Boyd National Park is a reasonably remote park with very rocky terrain and some 28 kilometres via mostly dirt road from the nearest town of Oberon, and another hours drive from the park entrance to the campground. Camping at the remote Boyd River campground
- [Botanic Gardens and Deep Creek Dam](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/botanic-gardens-and-deep-creek-dam-2/) - Sunday 14 April 2024 Photos courtesy of Helen. Walk report courtesy of Helen. Another perfect Eurobodalla day brought out 17 of us for a short walk in the much loved Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens. We took in damp shady footpaths, a few flights of steps and a view of Deep Creek Dam. Fungi was spotted,
- [Square Head to Cullendulla Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/square-head-to-cullendulla-creek/) - Wednesday 3 April 2024 Photo courtesy of Joan. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Joan. This walk is a little treasure and on this perfect sunny day following a perfect Easter weekend there were four very happy walkers who could not resist this beautiful walk. We followed the well defined track from Blairs Road car
- [Bingi to Lake Coila Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bingi-to-lake-coila-circuit/) - Sunday 31 March 2024 Photos courtesy of Gavin and Denise. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leaders Gavin and Denise. Five walkers overlooked their Easter Egg Hunt to complete this 11.8km (thanks Donna) circuit. Starting with a kilometre or two of pristine beach the walk then headed off the beach across the sand dunes. 4km through
- [Malua Bay to Denhams Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/malua-bay-to-denhams-beach/) - Saturday 23 March, 2024 Photos courtesy of Brian. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Brian. Seven walkers enjoyed this scenic coastal walk, which follows the cliff top throughout the eight kilometres. Climbing from Malua Bay Beach, we passed through lovely Garden Bay, before a morning tea stop at Mosquito Bay. This is where the mostly
- [Tuross - Horse Island Circuit Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tuross-horse-island-circuit-paddle/) - Thursday 21 March 2024 Photos courtesy of MaryT and Max. Paddle report courtesy of Max. Embracing the chilly morning breeze at the beach launch of our kayaks on Nelson Parade in Tuross Head, four paddlers braved the elements to paddle across the expanse of Tuross River to enter the narrow and shallow mouth that borders
- [Pelican Inlet, Clyde River Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pelican-inlet-clyde-river-paddle-2/) - Monday 11 March, 2024 Photos courtesy of Rodney and Max. Paddle report courtesy of Max. The promise of a hot day turned out to be reasonably mild with the advent of some cloud cover as 5 paddlers headed off to the mangroves of Pelican Inlet on the Clyde River. A foray into the thicket of
- [Maloneys, North Head Lookout and Canoe Tree](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-north-head-lookout-and-canoe-tree/) - Saturday 9 March 2024 Photos courtesy of DonnaG. Walk report courtesy walk leader Glenn. On a lovely sunny day walkers enjoyed a scenic walk following the South Coast track to the North Head trig and onto the lookout. On the return, stopping at North head beach for a relaxing lunch. On reaching Judges we followed
- [Guerilla Bay to Tomakin](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/guerilla-bay-to-tomakin/) - Wednesday 6 March 2024 Photos courtesy of DonnaG and Amanda. Walk report courtesy of Rob. Any walk along our coastline is guaranteed to provide spectacular views and when you follow a track that hugs the cliff tops the views are varied and always interesting. We started in Guerilla Bay and climbed up to Burrewarra Point
- [Emily Miller to Myrtle Beach Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/emily-miller-to-myrtle-beach-return/) - Wednesday 21 February 2024 Picture courtesy of Mary. Walk report Courtesy Walk Leader Patricia. It was good to see quite a few walkers turn up for the very pretty walk in the Murramarang National Park last week. Nineteen people enjoyed the meandering track between Emily Miller and Myrtle Beaches through the beautiful spotted gums' tall-straight
- [Black Diamond Mine](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/black-diamond-mine/) - Sunday 25 February 2024 Photos courtesy of Rob and Donna. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Rob. The weather was perfect for the 6 kms walk to the Black Diamond Mine. We followed old logging roads down to Currowan creek and what was probably a track built by miners in the late 1890’s to the
- [Ulladulla to Burrill Lake Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ulladulla-to-burrill-lake-circuit-2/) - Sunday 18th February 2024 Photos courtesy of Mary and Donna. Walk Report courtesy of Donna. Sharon had a great turn out for her walk. Although the weather was humid, everyone was keen to get back out of the trails. The walk begins at Kings Point and meanders along the shores of the beautiful Burrill Lake
- [Moruya Two Mines](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/moruya-two-mines/) - Thursday 15th February 2024 Photos courtesy of Rob, Tom, and Kate. Walk Report courtesy of Walk Leader Donna. Fourteen walkers turned up for our first walk of the year. The walk also doubled up as our social walk for the program whereby three further members joined us for lunch afterwards. This walk is an abbreviated
- [Clyde River Batemans Bay to Nelligen Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/clyde-river-batemans-bay-to-nelligen-paddle/) - Friday 26th January 2024 Photos courtesy of Mary T. Paddle report courtesy of Mary T. The Nelligan to Clyde is a regular and popular paddle each year. Due to the tide times, 7 paddlers did it in reverse to take advantage of the incoming water and the promised southerly later in the morning. We set
- [Durras Lake Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-paddle-5/) - Saturday 13 January 2024 Photos courtesy of Mary T. Paddle report courtesy of Max W. Our paddling group descended on Lake Durras on Saturday January 13th on what was to become quite a nice but hot day, and after launching and paddling out some kilometres to the open expanse, the group was soon preoccupied with
- [Batemans Bay Harbor Float](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/batemans-bay-harbor-float/) - Sunday 31 December, 2023 Photos courtesy of MaryT. Paddle Report courtesy of Max. Having suffered the vagaries of inclement weather and resulting swift flowing currents on recent spoilt paddling events, it was with a sense of relief that six members of our paddling group thanked the kinder weather and took to the water on Batemans
- [Wild Cattle Creek Pack Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wild-cattle-creek-pack-walk/) - Sunday 10 December to Tuesday 12 December 2023 Photos courtesy of Ian, Rob, Gay and Tom. Walk Report courtesy Walk Leader Ian. It finally rained, swelling the creeks with drinking water again, and therefore this overnight pack walk was able to proceed. Despite a promise of easy walking in unburnt open tablelands forest, only four
- [Coila Lake and Creek Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/coila-lake-and-creek-paddle/) - Friday 8 December 2023 Photos courtesy of BarryK. Walk Report courtesy MaxW. Having prepared the kayak for transport the preceding day, I was surprised to awaken to some rain at breakfast, but it soon ceased on our way to Kyla Park at Tuross Heads, where a group of six paddlers unloaded our various kayaks and
- [Durras Forest, Beaches and Rocks](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-forest-beaches-and-rocks/) - Thursday 23 November 2023 Photos courtesy of KarenM. Walk Report courtesy Walk Leader GlennB. Light drizzle did not deter a small group on a walk along well maintained tracks, enjoying the forest vegetation before heading over to the south coast track. The weather cleared in time for a leisurely morning tea at the southern end
- [Nowra Paddle Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/nowra-paddle-camp/) - Nowra Paddle Camp 20-23 November 2023 Photos courtesy of MaryT. Paddle Report courtesy Paddle Leader IanB. Each year, the Club’s paddle group schedules a camp at the epicenter of a number of waterways not normally accessible from “home”. This year, six of us camped at Huskisson and paddled a number of lower Shoalhaven valley estuaries
- [Congo to Meringo return - Dreaming Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/congo-to-meringo-return-dreaming-track/) - Sunday 12th November 2023 Photos courtesy of MaryT and KarenM. Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Denise. With cooler weather than predicted , 8 Batemans Bay bushwalkers and a very welcome visitor set out along a familiar section of the Dreaming track for a 7 kilometre loop walk that finished before lunch. It is impossible to
- [Mummaga Lake Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mummaga-lake-paddle-2/) - Tuesday 7th November 2023 Photos courtesy of MaryT. Paddle Report courtesy Leader MaryT. Five members paddled Mummaga Lake, Dalmeny on Tuesday 7 November. One new member, bushwalker Lenore joined the group for the first time. The day started out with pleasant sunshine, followed by quite a challenging wind as we neared the cars on our
- [2023 Lake Conjola Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/2023-lake-conjola-camp/) - 22 to 27 October 2023 Photos courtesy of DonnaG, Mary, Martin, Helen, Brian, Christine, Glenn, KarenG, Ed, DonnaF, Gavin, Denise, Gay, Tom, Susan and Max. Walk Reports courtesy of DonnaG and Mary. The Lake Conjola Camp has been a long anticipated event on our bushwalking program and was fully booked with twenty four participants enjoying
- [Looking for Monga Waratahs](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/looking-for-monga-waratahs/) - Sunday 15 October 2023 Photos courtesy of Amanda and KarenM. Walk Report courtesy of Walk Leader KarenM. Batemans Bay Bushwalkers’ weekend walk was an Easy 9 km stroll along River Forest Road in Monga National Park, at the top of Clyde Mountain. Our purpose was to see if the Monga waratahs (Telopea mongaensis) had survived
- [Pretty Beach to Clear Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pretty-beach-to-clear-point/) - Thursday 12 October 2023 Photos courtesy of Brian, DonnaG, Glenn and DonnaF. Walk Report courtesy of Walk Leader Brian. With a weather forecast of strong winds and temperatures above 30 degrees, it was only the brave who were willing to venture out on this 13 km coastal walk. But there were handsome rewards for the
- [Corn Trail - Top End](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/corn-trail-top-end/) - Saturday 23 September 2023 Photos courtesy of Tom, Karen G, Donna G, Karen M and Max. Walk Report courtesy of Walk Leaders Edward and Karen G. This was a new walk for the club …recently mapped by Rob Lees. Sixteen walkers walked a total of 10 kilometres out and back along a track recently cleaned
- [A Standing Stone and a Granite Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/a-standing-stone-and-a-granite-creek/) - Sunday 17 September 2023 Photos courtesy of Tom and Donna. Walk Report courtesy of Walk Leader Donna Six of us were lucky that this walk fell on the one day that happened to be below thirty degrees amongst a sudden early spring heat wave. After an adventurous car trip to the start along the now
- [Boarding House Trails and Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/boarding-house-trails-and-creek/) - Wednesday 6 September 2023 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Helen and DonnaG. Walk Report courtesy of Walk Leader Glenn Sunshine and an occasional breeze set the day for a lovely 18km walk through the Brooman Sate Forest. Our group followed trails through sections of forest, over creek bed, creek crossing and into beautiful gullies with some
- [Leonardo's Way, Mimosa Rocks National Park](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/leonardos-way-mimosa-rocks-national-park/) - Thursday 31 August 2023 Photos courtesy Cathie, Donna and Max. Walk report courtesy Cathie. Walk Leader: Barry K. A walk of just over 13 kms, considered ‘medium’, DE 24. Barry K, our leader, had ordered a beautiful morning. Whales were jumping, dolphins were waving, and wallabies were offering to make coffee as we gathered for
- [Bellbrook Farm Social Walk and Pub Lunch - Central Tilba](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bellbrook-farm-social-walk-and-pub-lunch-central-tilba/) - Thursday 17 August 2023 Photos courtesy of Peter - Walk report courtesy Walk Leader Peter. “…and now for something completely different” A walk on a public footpath, between rural pastures with views over green rolling hills to the sea in the distance; and ending at a quaint country pub, to enjoy a pub lunch, and
- [Congo to the West](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/congo-to-the-west-2/) - Saturday 12 August 2023 Photos courtesy of Max. Walk Leader: Karen C. Nine walkers enjoyed an interesting circuit walk from Congo Camp Ground along an old track, then along the road following Congo Creek, and back to the start.
- [Tuross Head Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tuross-head-circuit-3/) - Sunday 6 August 2023 Photos courtesy of Max. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Karen M. It was a beautiful sunny day at Tuross Head on Sunday when Batemans Bay Bushwalkers gathered to take in the sights of that scenic peninsula sandwiched between 2 lakes and the ocean. We welcomed 3 visitors, and it was
- [Mount Bushwalker and Gaolhouse Pass Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mount-bushwalker-and-gaolhouse-pass-walk/) - Thursday 3 August 2023 Photos courtesy of Donna F and Karen G - Walk report KarenG. Walk Leaders: Ed and Karen G. A group of 14, accommodated in 3 cars, drove 80 kilometres to participate in this walk led by Ed and Karen. After a brief stop at the Mount Bushwalker car park, where there
- [Sproxton Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/sproxton-circuit/) - Sunday 9 July 2023 Photos courtesy of Gay After the rather wild windy day on the Saturday, it was a nice surprise to wake up on the Sunday to a beautiful clear (wind-less) winter day to complete the 5km easy Sproxton Circuit walk. Sproxton Road is off the Old Nelligen road, close to Nelligen and
- [Ulladulla to Burrill Lake Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ulladulla-to-burrill-lake-circuit/) - Thursday 6 July 2023 Photos courtesy of Glenn and Amanda Seven walkers enjoyed a very pleasant hike in the Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve on the shores of Burrill Lake. The variety of flora in the Reserve which is about 5 square kms is quite remarkable. This area looked to have been partially burnt in the 2019/20
- [Wharf to Wharf Packwalk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wharf-to-wharf-packwalk/) - Monday 26 June 2023 - Tuesday 27 June 2023 Seven BBBW members followed through on their “expressions of interest” to partake in the “winter camp” on the Wharf to Wharf track from Merimbula to Tathra. This 2 day walk was billed as a pack walk but for those not wishing to carry a full pack,
- [Candlagan Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/candlagan-creek/) - Wednesday 28 June 2023 Photos courtesy of Donna F Even on an overcast day a walk around Mossy Point never fails to deliver. This morning walk started at Candlagan Creek car park, from where we crossed Coronation Drive to enter a small track running west behind the houses along the southern bank of Candlagan Creek.
- [Coondella  Firetrail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/coondella-firetrail/) - Sunday 25 June 2023 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Philip and Erika Six club members hiked the Coondella Ridge track, which is a tough 12.5km walk with over 1400m of elevation ascent and descent. The walk started at Hanging Mountain lookout on Little Sugarloaf Rd where we were joined by two club members who wanted to
- [Kellys Mine](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/kellys-mine-2/) - Thursday 8 June 2023 Photos courtesy of Karen Mac, Rob, Helen, Mary and Tom (and thanks to Karen for the comparison photos). Twelve intrepid walkers dismissed a forecasted rainy day to check out the Kellys Mine Walk. This particular walk has proven to be an old favourite of the Club, having been done many times
- [Northeast NSW Bushwalking Safari Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/northeast-nsw-bushwalking-safari-camp/) - 2 May - 17 May 2023 During May, 23 Batemans Bay Bushwalking Club members participated in a 16 day bushwalking safari to parts of northeast NSW. The itinerary was designed as a “taster” - an introduction to some of the best walking in NSW, sampling a variety of landscapes and vegetations along the northeast NSW
- [Mullimburra Point to Bingi Headland Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mullimburra-point-to-bingi-headland-circuit/) - Wednesday 31 May 2023 Photos courtesy of Donna F and Mary Wednesday’s walk was an easy 7km from Mullimburra Point to Bingi Headland. Joan, Tim and Mary joined leader Donna F on a windy, overcast morning which turned into a pleasant breeze by the time we reached the start at the Mullimburra carpark. The
- [Full Dreaming Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/full-dreaming-track/) - Sunday 28 May 2023 Photos courtesy of Donna F, Mary, Karen McL, Helen and Karen G Seventeen walkers, led by Mary enjoyed this 14km walk on a relatively flat track from Congo to Tuross in perfect walking weather - cool and sunny. We were fortunate to be entertained by a pod of dolphins close inshore
- [Durras Lake & Discovery Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-discovery-trail/) - Thursday 25 May 2023 Photos courtesy of Mary and Karen McL This 'easy' 6km walk starts in North Durras at the mouth of Durras Lake. Currently the lake is open and the view north across the mouth towards Point Upright on this calm, overcast morning was breathtaking. Our group made its way around the lake
- [Duesbury-Dalmeny](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/duesbury-dalmeny/) - Saturday 20 May 2023 Photos supplied by Mary and Rob Seven hikers enjoyed a pleasant walk in the Dalmeny area. This walk incorporates both a bush walk along old roads and mountain bike tracks with a walk around the clifftops of Dalmeny with great views of Montague Island and the coastline. There are so many
- [Observation Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/observation-point/) - Wednesday 17 May 2023 Six bushwalkers met at the boat ramp at Hanging Rock for a 5km return walk to Observation Point. We walked along Corrigans Beach to a long flight of stairs to Observation Point. The weather was almost perfect. The sun was shining with just a cool wind. As we walked along the
- [The Other Durras](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/the-other-durras/) - Thursday 11 May 2023 Photos supplied by Mary A lovely sunny day enticed six members to join Geoff on his ‘The Other Durras Walk’. Geoff took us away from the coast and through the back tracks of the town to the lake edge. Being a local resident, Geoff gave us a history lesson on early
- [Botanic Gardens and Deep Creek Dam](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/botanic-gardens-and-deep-creek-dam/) - Saturday 6 May 2023 Photos supplied by Joan A perfect autumn day greeted six happy walkers meeting for the easy walk along tracks at the Botanic Gardens leading to the recently new constructed Deep Creek Dam viewing lookout. The dam was completed in 1983 and has a capacity of 4900 million litres and a catchment
- [Barlings Beach to Burri Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/barlings-beach-to-burri-point/) - Wednesday 3 May 2023 Thanks to two previous days of heavy rain, the Barlings Beach - Burri Point circuit was shortened to an easier but still very scenic circuit of Burri Point. Five walkers enjoyed the "re-freshed" greenery on the narrow track, as well as the beautiful views. We also saw two soaring sea eagles
- [Long Beach to Judges Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/long-beach-to-judges-beach-2/) - Sunday 9 April 2023 Photos courtesy of Karen McL and Donna G The Easter Sunday bushwalk started at Long Beach on a blustery day. The group of 15 walked north past Maloneys Beach, up the new metal staircase onto Acheron Ledge and then inland to follow a series of local tracks to Judges Beach. After
- [Mungerarie Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mungerarie-circuit/) - Wednesday 5 April 2023 Photos courtesy of Amanda and Mary The Mungerarie Circuit was substituted for another walk due to access issues and it was pleasing to see that 11 walkers, including a visitor, were interested in a hike that had not been done by the Club previously. The group was warned prior to the
- [The Ten Beaches Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/the-ten-beaches-walk/) - Thursday 30 March 2023 Photos courtesy of Chris This walk covers some very familiar territory for the club, so we weren’t expecting any difficulties as we climbed the giant staircase at Maloneys Beach and headed off to Quiriga and Judges Beaches on a bright, crisp morning. The walk is the the southern section of the
- [Cullendulla Surfside Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-surfside-circuit/) - Thursday 19 March 2023 Photo courtesy of Carol With the forecast for a rather warm day it was a delight for leader Joan to welcome those who came to enjoy this remarkable local easy walk. There were eight members eager to begin but before walking there was a piece of history for all to read
- [Corn Trail (Lower Half)](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/corn-trail-lower-half/) - Saturday 11 March 2023 Photos courtesy of Rob, Philip and Erika Nine walkers survived the Corn Trail (Lower Half) on a hot and humid day of hiking. This section of the Monga National Park was severely burnt in the 2019/20 fires and the track was cleared of debris by the Parks Service in July 2022
- [Guerilla Bay to Rosedale](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/guerilla-bay-to-rosedale-2/) - Wednesday 8 March 2023 Photos courtesy of Karen G. The 8km walk is one of the most scenic along the South Coast and encompasses walking in banksia as well as spotted gum forests, along beaches, across rock platforms and navigating several rickety steps. On the way to the working solar-powered lighthouse (built in 1974) and
- [Monga Conservation Reserve](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/monga-conservation-reserve/) - Sunday 5 March 2023 Photos courtesy of Amanda The Monga State Conservation Area of 1,009 hectares lies to the north of the Kings Highway and just south of the village of Mongarlowe. It can be regarded as an isolated part of the Monga reserve system. On a warm sunny day, seven BBBW walkers explored the
- [Durras Lake Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-paddle-4/) - Wednesday 1 March 2023 Photos courtesy of Mary Sharon, Nancy, Mary and new to the group, Glenn, managed to beat the rain, and almost the wind for a pleasant paddle on Durras Lake. Sharon, doing her civic duty rescued an old camp chair from the water and reunited it with the land (with a little
- [Pebbly Beach Coastal Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pebbly-beach-coastal-track-2/) - Saturday 25 February 2023 Photos courtesy of Mary and Karen G. Batemans Bay Bushwalkers have been keen to get boots on the new South Coast Track constructed by NSW National Parks through Murramarang National Park. The section between Pebbly Beach and Snake Bay was recently opened, and although the track still needs signposting, it is
- [Duesbury #2 Walk - Dalmeny](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/duesbury-2-walk-dalmeny/) - Sunday 19 February 2023 Photos courtesy of Mary, Tom and Gay The sun was shining, the air was clean, the sea was sparkling – what a great day for 13 members and two visitors to enjoy a 9km walk around Dalmeny. While it’s a 40 km drive from Moruya to the start of the walk,
- [North Durras Lake Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-lake-walk-2/) - 16 February 2023 Photos courtesy of Phil and Erika Commencing from a small layby beside Mt Agony Road a “select” group of four walkers set out on the first BBBW walk of 2023.The excellent track meandered along close to the shoreline of Durras Lake, past the Discovery Trail and on to North Durras where the
- [Bumbo Creek Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bumbo-creek-paddle/) - Wednesday 11 January 2023 Photos courtesy of Mary Eight members of the BBBW took to the waters of Bumbo Creek for a 11 km return trip to the top of the creek. It was great to see more members returning to the water and we hope to have others join us in 2023. Mary
- [Hume and Hovell Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/hume-and-hovell-camp/) - 12-16 December 2022 The Hume and Hovell Track, between Yass and Albury, is 426km long and passes through a wonderful mixture of regional NSW landscapes – riverside corridors, grazing lands, woodlands, open and closed forest, pine plantations, sub alpine swamps and snow gum highlands. It has it all. The Hume and Hovell track, conceived in
- [Tallowa Paddle Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tallowa-paddle-camp/) - 15-16 November 2022 Photos supplied and complied by Ian West of Nowra, at the junction of the Shoalhaven and Kangaroo Rivers is the Tallowa Dam wall. It forms the large water storage known as Lake Yarrunga which fills a significant part of the Shoalhaven Gorge. This drowned, sandstone gorge is arguably the most spectacular flat
- [Murramarang South Coast Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/murramarang-south-coast-track/) - Wednesday 2 November 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary and Donna F After all the recent heavy rains that caused many of the coastal lakes to open to the ocean and prevent us from walking it was a real pleasure to be out hiking again. Our Walk Leader, Mary, is to be congratulated on finding an
- [Gulaga - Engine Track Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/gulaga-engine-track-walk/) - Sunday 30 October 2022 Photos courtesy of Rob and Barry Ten walkers, including two visitors climbed Gulaga to the Tors and onto the ‘Engine Track’ to visit some remains of gold mining equipment. The day was humid and started out quite sunny and hot. While we all carried a few litres of drinking water we
- [Bermagui Paddle Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bermagui-river-paddle-camp/) - Sunday 16 October 2022 - Thursday 20 October 2022 Reprt by Ian, and photos supplied by Mary, Max and Sharon It is almost 8 years since the Club enjoyed the waters of the Bermagui area. On this occasion, we were lucky to score four days of fine weather. It stopped raining as we set up
- [Illawarra Escarpment Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/illawarra-escarpment-camp/) - Well it happened! After two postponements due to Covid lockdowns, Donna, Gay, and Glenn held the Illawarra Escarpment Camp. Full credit to the three. They persevered to make this camp happen and put together a programme of walks over four days that had us walking in four completely different areas of scenery, geology, and flora.
- [Maloneys Beach-Murramarang NP](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-murramarang-np/) - Sunday 16 October 2022 Photo and report from Joan and Bob After hoping to have good weather for this easy walk, there was a perfect sunny morning for five very keen walkers to enjoy the beautiful bushland behind Maloneys Beach, through the National Park gate and onwards along to the headland of Acheron Ledge. It
- [Nelligen History Tour and Bushwalk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/nelligen-history-tour-and-bushwalk/) - Thursday 13 October 2022 Photos courtesy of Rob While many of the Bay Bushwalkers were at a camp in the Illawarra, six walkers including a visitor enjoyed a pleasant hike around the township of Nelligen. We were very fortunate to have two locals, Stan and Mary, guide us through the walk armed with many interesting
- [Bingi to Meringo Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bingi-to-meringo-beach/) - Saturday 8 October 2022 Photos by Karen 3 days of steady rain and a week of frenzied media weather reporting almost scuppered this walk from Bingi to Meringo Beach on the Dreaming Track. However, the walk leader was determined not to cancel yet another walk and put out the word that this Easy/Medium 8 km
- [Durras Lake Top to Bottom](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-top-to-bottom/) - Thursday 18 August 2022 Photos courtesy of Karen, Donna and Glenn The purpose of today’s excursion was to walk the entire length of Durras Lake. The lake track starts on Mt Agony Road and joins the lake at its northern extremity. It then follows the lake all the way to where it meets the sea.
- [Bridal Veil Orchid Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bridal-veil-orchid-walk/) - Sunday 21 August 2022 Photos Karen McL On this fine Sunday morning a small group of Batemans Bay Bushwalkers, opting not to do the scheduled medium/hard walk this day, instead headed to a nearby creek to scout for flowering Bridal Veil Orchids . These orchids are variously called Bridal Veil, Pencil or Rats Tail orchids.
- [Moruya 3 Mines](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/moruya-3-mines/) - Saturday 13 August 2022 Photos courtesy of Rob Batemans Bay Bushwalkers Inc. does not give permission for the content of this post to be published outside of this website Seven walkers, including two entertaining visitors, braved an uncertain weather forecast for what turned out to a lovely day of walking around three historic gold and
- [Quandolo Island, Moruya Heads](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/quandolo-island-moruya-heads/) - Sunday 7 August 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary and Peter Bushwalkers explored another pocket of Eurobodalla National Park on a sunny Sunday morning. This was an Easy 5 km walk at Moruya South Head, starting at the Quandolo Island carpark. The carpark is adjacent to a backwater of the Moruya River which was once a
- [We get a mention in Great Walks Magazine](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/we-get-a-mention-in-great-walks-magazine/) - One of our members, Peter T has written an article published in the current edition of Great Walks Magazine (August-September 2022) called In The Club. Great Walks joins the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers in southern NSW on a social and scenic day out. Peter, who was already an experienced bushwalker when he moved to the south
- [Tuross Lake Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tuross-lake-walk/) - Sunday 24 July 2022 Photos supplied by Rob Eight club walkers enjoyed a pleasant hike to Tuross Lake on a sunny and warm winter day. This walk is only 3.5kms but it took us through a wide variety of vegetation. We started in eucalypt forest up near Hector McWilliam Drive, and as we headed downslope
- [North Durras Lake](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-lake/) - Saturday 16 July 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary and Helen A 14-degree maximum temperature tempted several Batemans Bay bushwalkers to put on beanies instead of sun hats. Some even wore gloves, as well as three layers of clothing. Eleven club members braved the cold to walk a 6km circuit on forest tracks starting at North
- [Broulee Ramble & Mossy Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-ramble-mossy-point/) - Sunday 10 July 2022 Photo supplied by Jan On a cool winter morning that threatened rain, eight walkers set out on an easy grade 6km “Broulee Ramble “. From the forest of burrawangs adjacent to Captain Oldrey Park we walked to Broulee Beach and enjoyed the big waves and white caps where there were some
- [Lake Burrill](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lake-burrill/) - Thursday 7 July 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary and Donna Thirteen walkers were fortunate to join walk leader Sharon for a 10km hike at Lake Burrill in the Meroo National Park. This walk takes in the Giriwa (Goanna) and the Gari (Snake) walking tracks, both of which hold great Aboriginal significance. Both tracks are dotted
- [Pedro Point and Swamp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pedro-point-and-swamp/) - Sunday 26 June 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary and Karen Bushwalkers took advantage of perfect walking weather on Sunday to explore a couple of pockets of Eurobodalla National Park near Pedro Point and Pedro Swamp. The walk began at Pedro Point on Dolphin Beach and eventually turned inland towards Congo Creek. The track followed Congo
- [Meroo Lake Backwater](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/meroo-lake-backwater-3/) - Wednesday 15 June 2022 Photos courtesy of Donna F and Glenn A sunny day added to a pleasant forest walk with glimpses of Meroo Lake, enjoyed by 12 members. Morning tea was by the lake where we were reliably informed the nearby chirping birds were robins and wrens. At the finish of the walk a
- [Monga Rainforest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mongo-mountain/) - Thursday 9 June 2022 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Philip and Erika with past photos from Ian Following last month’s failed attempt to visit the three areas of Monga’s rainforest, this revisit concentrated on entering only the largest patch. We used a new route through the surrounding regrowth scrub, proliferating after the catastrophic 2019/20 bushfire, and
- [Pigeon House](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pigeon-house/) - Wednesday 1 June 2022 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Helen, Tom, Gay and Peter Finally the day dawned sunny and bright and after a couple of postponements the long awaited walk to the top of Pigeon House Mountain was happening. Eleven walkers met at the Batemans Bay car park on the north side of the bridge
- [Cyne Mallows Creek Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cyne-mallows-creek-paddle/) - Thursday 2 June 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary and Karen Five members and one visitor met in Nelligen to paddle Cyne Mallowes an off shoot of the Clyde River. The day started out with high clouds and rather chilly. By mid morning the sun was out and what a display we were treated to. The
- [Guerilla Bay to Rosedale](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/guerilla-bay-to-rosedale/) - Thursday 26 May 2022 Photos by Mary, Donna, Bob & Karen The Guerilla Bay to Rosedale walk is an 8.5 km Easy/Medium grade return hike along the gorgeous Eurobodalla coast, best done at low to mid tide. It starts at Burrewarra Point in Guerilla Bay and passes the concrete Nissan Hut used as a radar
- [Durras Lake Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-paddle-3/) - Friday 20 May 2022 Seven kayakers launched at South Durras boat ramp to circumnavigate the lake and explore Ryans Creek - about 13 km. The original plan was to launch from Sharon’s home on the creek, however, once again the rain impacted us leaving her local launching spot muddy and very wet. Sharon lead us
- [Billy's Hut Short Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/billys-hut-short-circuit/) - Wednesday 4 May 2020 Photos by Max & Karen Thirteen club members were on Pat's Billy's Hut walk held on a lovely sunny day. The bush was very pretty in the sunlight, amongst the variety of bird calls. The track has been quite eroded due to all the rain we've received, and combined with the
- [Lemon Tree Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lemon-tree-creek-4/) - Sunday 1 May 2022 Photos courtesy of Karen McL. and Peter Thirteen bushwalkers enjoyed a beautiful autumn walk on an 11 km circuit around Lemon Tree Creek near Lake Tabourie. There was plenty of evidence of recent heavy rain in the large puddles which we carefully skirted, but we still managed to collect our fair
- [Quarterly Meeting 23 April 2002](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/quarterly-meeting-23-april-2002/) - On Saturday 23 April 2022 we had our Quarterly Meeting of members. This was the first meeting for some years with some semblance of normality - allowing the members at its conclusion to mingle and enjoy a nice social chit chat as we enjoyed afternoon tea with nibblies. The meeting had a good turnout -
- [Kettle Road Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/kettle-road-circuit/) - Wednesday 20 April 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary Eight members and two visitors joined Karen for a 7km walk starting at Kettle Road. During the reccie on Monday, we ran into a very damp track in the lovely rain forest area not passable without getting wet boots. Karen knew if it rained again, it would
- [Spotted Gum Road Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/spotted-gum-road-circuit/) - Sunday 17 April 2022 Photo courtesy of Karen Finally, some sunshine and blue skies so our Easter Sunday walk could proceed. 16 bushwalkers turned up for a 9 km stroll along old and overgrown forest roads in Murramarang National Park, near Mt Agony Road. The roadsides are lined with hedges of sunshine wattle (Acacia terminalis)
- [Benandarah Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/benandarah-forest-4/) - Thursday 14 April 2022 Photos courtesy of Rodney This walk was a reworked version of an old walk through the logged State Forest in Benandarah just west of the Princes Highway. The group met up in bright sunshine and, although the area had seen three dry days, evidence of the recent record rainfall was everywhere.
- [Narooma to Mystery Bay](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/narooma-to-mystery-bay/) - Saturday 26 March 2022 Photos courtesy of Tom Four club walkers enjoyed a 13km hike from Narooma to Mystery Bay along the coast. The track taken followed the coastline exactly and being low tide meant we were able to skirt around the headlands and along the beaches. Some of the headlands had wave-cut platforms that
- [Square Head](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/square-head/) - Wednesday 23 March 2022 Photos courtesy of Mary Thirteen members and 5 visitors joined Joan who led a walk along bush tracks on Square Head. Rain threatened yet another of our walks but our leader decided to proceed with the morning’s activity. We set out under overcast skies and moderate temperatures through pretty bush land
- [Murramarang Experience](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/murramarang-experience/) - Sunday 20 March 2022 Photos courtesy of Amanda, Karen, and Peter Sixteen hikers enjoyed a 12km hike through the Murramarang National Park. After all the rain we have had, this day was all sunshine and a perfect hiking day. There were quite a few leeches down along the creek line but once we climbed up
- [Mt Hotham/Dinner Plain Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mt-hotham-dinner-plain-camp/) - Sunday 28 February 2022 - Saturday 5 March 2022 The Mount Hotham/ Dinner Plains Camp was held between Sunday 27 February and Saturday 6 March 2022. Nineteen members from the BBBW attended and enjoyed fine weather for the five full days of walking, where eleven walks were on offer. The walks varied in difficulty from
- [Mt. Hotham / Dinner Plain Camp - a brief update](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mt-hotham-dinner-plain-camp-a-brief-update/) - Friday 4 March 2022 While we have had to dodge massive downfalls of rain over the last week with two of our scheduled walks being ‘adjourned’, I am pleased to report our walkers at the Mt Hotham / Dinner Plain Camp, seemed to have missed most of the rain. They have been out walking all
- [Narrawallee Nature Reserve](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/narrawallee-nature-reserve-2/) - Wednesday 23 February 2022 Photos courtesy of Philip, Erika, Amanda and Karen Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve is an hour’s drive north of Batemans Bay, but it’s worth it to walk through some different vegetation, geology and history. The day threatened rain, but not to be deterred, and dressed in every piece of wet weather gear
- [The Jagungal Wilderness Backpack Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/the-jagungal-wilderness-backpack-camp/) - Season’s Greetings everyone. As the year is drawing to a close it is nice to look back at 2021 and note that, despite all its difficulties, we still managed to get out there walking. Even in the last quarter with the restrictions and unfortunate weather events, the club managed to do something like 18 walks.
- [Broulee Ramble](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-ramble/) - Thursday 25 November 2021 On a day with threatening skies, seven members set off from Captain Oldrey Park in Broulee. We started our walk by exploring a forest of Burrawang on the western side of the Park. The blackened trees were a reminder of how close the fires of 2019 came to Broulee before they
- [Pollwombra Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pollwombra-circuit/) - Wednesday 17 November 2021 Photos courtesy of Max, Donna, Erika and Philip Ten walkers set out on a lovely day with perfect conditions for bush walking. The Pollwombra Circuit walk is a brand new walk in the Mogo State Forest and it proved to be a great substitute for the cancelled Narrawallee Nature Reserve hike.
- [Square Head - Long Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/square-head-long-beach/) - Sunday 14 November 2021 Photo courtesy of Karen Joan had only four of us on her walk on Square Head. We felt for all those members missing out on a real gem. As we walked out to the end of the point, we had spectacular views north to Long Beach looking 'long', and Maloneys Beach
- [Bridge Creek Tracks](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bridge-creek-tracks/) - Wednesday 17 November 2021 Photos courtesy of Pat It was very pleasant walking amongst the tall trees on the Bridge Creek Track circuit led by Bob. There were plenty of pink and white blueberry ash flowers in bloom, the pretty Rosewood shrubs in the rainforest area, had nuts opening for the birds and a couple
- [Budawangs - Sassafras to Yadboro - Pack Walk 25-28 October 2021](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/budawangs-sassafras-to-yadboro-pack-walk-25-28-october-2021/) - Despite Covid restrictions, lockdowns and forecast wet weather, the club managed to do a multi-day pack walk in October. The walk billed as medium difficulty, mainly on tracks and through the Budawangs attracted a lot of interest from members- all anxious to enjoy the experience. Eight lucky members managed to get out there and were
- [Dooga & Granite Creek Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/dooga-creek-granite-circuit/) - Wednesday 3 November 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen and Donna F Nine walkers set off on a lovely day for a brand new walk. This walk is a 10.5 klm circuit in the Mogo State Forest. It starts on Misons Road and follows bike tracks and initially travels alongside the upper reaches of Dooga Creek,
- [Gang Gang Cockatoos Need Our Help](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/our-gang-gang-cockatoos-are-in-trouble/) - Our Batemans Bay Bushwalkers emblem is a pair of Gang-gang cockatoos. We are lucky to have them in this area, but they are in trouble, with numbers down by 69% over the last 21 years. There is a citizen science project supported by the Council here in Eurobodalla, so, if you are regularly seeing Gang-gangs
- [Cullendulla Board Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-board-walk/) - Wednesday 3 November 2021 Photo supplied by Lesley Six bushwalkers joined me for an easy 5km walk. Meeting at Surfside, we cut through the bush reserve to the Cullendulla Creek boardwalk which runs through the mangroves. The weather was perfect for a morning tea break and catch up on the boardwalk platform overlooking the creek.
- [Big Bit and Surrounds](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/big-bit-and-surrounds/) - Sunday 31 October 2021 Photos courtesy of Amanda Four walkers explored the Big Bit road area of the Boyne State Forest. Being a local, our walk leader Sharon knows this area well and assembled a really interesting walk along the creeks, bike trails and old logging roads. A highlight was Benandarah Trig Station on Big
- [Long Beach to Judges Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/long-beach-to-judges-beach/) - Sunday 31 October 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen and Donna Our 10.5 km walk today started at Long Beach and continued east, skirting Maloneys Beach and entering Murramarang National Park. Walkers followed the narrow winding bush track to emerge at Judges Beach. This was the eastern most point of the walk, and we took a
- [Ian Holmes - 25 Years of BBBW Membership](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ian-holmes-25-years-of-bbbw-membership/) - One of the great things about Batemans Bay Bushwalkers is how many members continue to support the Club for decades after joining. Accordingly, we recognise those who have been members for 25 years with the presentation of a special name badge. Ian Holmes reached the 25 year membership mark in February this year, and we
- [South Durras Beaches](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/south-durras-beaches/) - Saturday 23 October 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen One of our bushwalks today was along the coast and through the forests of Murramarang National Park, south of Durras. It was a short morning walk, followed by a picnic lunch in Durras Park adjacent to Cookies Beach. Walkers picked a path through the myriad of tracks
- [Granite Creek and Mine](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/granite-creek-and-mine/) - Sunday 17 October 2021 Photos courtesy of Rob and Amanda After a wet and then windy week, our walk day dawned bright and clear. Like the old friends that we are, we greeted at the meeting place with pleasure, and after enduring over a year of cancellations and lockdowns, it was good to see so
- [Bushtracks of Bergalia](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bushtracks-of-bergalia/) - Sunday 17 October 2021 Photos courtesy of Gay and Karen Bushwalkers took advantage of the eased COVID restrictions and fine weather by gathering to explore the forest around Fox Gully and Dwyers Creek Roads south of Moruya. The southern section of the walk passing through Moruya State Forest remains largely unburned and the gullies are
- [Betty’s Mogo Orchid Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bettys-mogo-orchid-walk/) - Friday 15 October 2o21 Photos courtesy of Karen and Donna After an extended lock down period due to Covid restrictions, the resumption of the club walks was eagerly anticipated. However, a dismal weather forecast caused the first walk to be delayed until the following day. The forecast was still not ideal but seven bushwalk deprived
- [Lockdown Reminiscences](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lockdown-reminiscences/) - Sunday 29 August 2021 While, with another 2 weeks of lockdown we are all missing the club's scheduled walks, at least we can be thankful that we live in a beautiful part of the world, not far from a beach, headland, or bush trail where we can go for a solitary walk as part of
- [Blackfellows Point and Piccaninny Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/blackfellows-point-and-piccaninny-beach/) - Saturday 14 August 2021 Photos courtesy of Mary, Karen, Karen and Donna Walkers took advantage of the sunny winter day on Saturday to explore Eurobodalla National Park between Potato Point and Tuross Lake. This was a 9km Easy/Medium walk which went through the forest to a small beach on the coast. We stopped there for
- [Congo to Meringo on the Dreaming Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/congo-to-meringo-on-the-dreaming-track/) - Wednesday 11 August 2021 Photos courtesy of Mary A lovely sunny day saw some of our members walking through fresh green bushland on the nice little track through the ironbark trees to the Meringo headland. The good coastal views of windswept beaches and a choppy ocean made it hard to spot any whales though. However,
- [Mines Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mines-road/) - Sunday 8 August 2021 Photos courtesy of Rob, Amanda, Karen and Peter Seven Club walkers enjoyed a great hike to the gold mine workings on the appropriately named “Mines Road” in the Currowan State Forest. The mines visible from the road have been fenced off but the 2020 bushfires revealed a number of other mines
- [Burrill Lake Giriwa Walking Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/burrill-lake-giriwa-walking-track/) - Thursday 5 August 2021 Photos courtesy of Donna and Karen Ten Batemans Bay bushwalkers and walk leader, Sharon met at Romney Road just south of Burrill Lake for a walk on forest tracks and roads. In these times it felt good to be out in nature with a group of other walkers, sharing a mild
- [Cullendulla Creek Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-creek-paddle-2/) - Friday 25 June 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen We chose to paddle Cullendulla Creek on a very high tide, heading upstream on slack water and returning with the tide. The paddle is predominantly through a thick mangrove forest which was in fruit and starting to send out bud florets. Although the creek runs very close
- [North Durras Lake Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-lake-walk/) - Thursday 24 June 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen Bushwalkers walked 14km through a section of Murramarang National Park near North Durras recently burned by the bushfires. Understorey regrowth has been remarkable, and NSW National Parks have worked hard to keep the tracks open. The bushfire, followed by several intense rain and wind storms have brought
- [Comerang Mountain #2](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/comerang-mountain-2/) - Sunday 13 June 2021 Photos courtesy of Tom, Amanda and Rob Five walkers set off to explore the creeks and rock outcrops seen on aerial photos in the Comerang Mountain area. 50mm of rain fell in this area a few days before the walk so the creeks and waterfalls had plenty of water and offered
- [Surfside to bridge walk into the Bay](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/surfside-to-bridge-walk-into-the-bay/) - Wednesday 2 June 2021 Photos courtesy of Joan and Lesley A perfect sunny day gave 17 bushwalkers a feeling of anticipation at beginning this first walk by the club over the new Batemans Bay bridge. Before starting the walk the leader gave a brief summary of a few facts about the bridge, namely the length
- [Myrtle Beach, Big Tree](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/myrtle-beach-big-tree-2/) - Saturday 22 May 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen Batemans Bay Bushwalkers followed a 10km circuit along forest tracks through Murramarang National Park on the weekend. Starting at North Head Road, they took a gated track through several gullies, eventually emerging at the Old Highway. From there they passed through one of Murramarang’s iconic twisted gum
- [Vale Alex Holland](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/vale-alex-holland/) - We have just received sad news of the death of Alex Holland on Wednesday 12 May 2021. Alex was 88 years old. Bushwalkers have many fond memories of Alex - in particular his cheerful and enthusiastic company at our walks and camps, Christmas parties and social occasions over the years. I especially remember Alex and
- [Durras Lake Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-paddle-2/) - Monday 19 April 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen and Mary Today’s BBBW paddle was on Durras Lake, starting at the Lake boat ramp. It was a perfect autumn day, with virtually no wind, so we started by heading down to the Lake entrance which is currently open to the ocean. Then we turned around and
- [Snowball Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/snowball-camp/) - Tuesday 13 - Thursday 15 April 2021 Photos courtesy of Philip, Erika and Ian The postponed three day Snowball camp within Deua National Park, originally planned for February, attracted eight BBBW campers plus two colleagues from the Canberra Club. The weather was perfect, the campsite lovely, and the walking was varied, enjoyable and, as you
- [Myrtle Beach, Big Tree](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/myrtle-beach-big-tree/) - Sunday 4 April 2021 Easter Sunday saw more people than usual on the beaches in Murramarang National Park near South Durras, but we generally had the bush tracks to ourselves, apart from a couple of cyclists. Our 10 km Easy/Medium walk started at South Durras Village and traversed Mill Beach and Wasp Head. We passed
- [Lemon Tree Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lemon-tree-creek-3/) - Thursday 1 April 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen and Helen Thirteen Batemans Bay Bushwalkers were very happy to be out and about hiking in the bush behind Lake Tabourie on what was shaping up to be a glorious autumn day. The Sun was shining, the air was fresh and clean after all the recent rains
- [Sunshine Bay Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/sunshine-bay-circuit/) - Sunday 7 March 2021 Photos courtesy of Brian Today, Brian led 13 walkers on a 10km stroll starting from his front garden to Judith’s place via the scenic route of Denham Beach and cliff top. After admiring Judith’s garden we clambered down the goat track to water level and began crossing the rock platforms towards
- [Maloneys Beach - Murramarang NP - Maloneys Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-murramarang-np-maloneys-beach/) - Wednesday 10 March 2021 Photos courtesy of Leader, Joan Undeterred by horrendous cyclonic conditions (elsewhere), nor even the minimal threat of a little drizzle (here), we 16 stalwart Bushwalkers ventured into the remote forest near Maloneys Beach. Following a vague track used only by thousands of walkers, riders and "bush-bashers", we enjoyed the freshness of
- [Mummaga Lake Paddling](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mummaga-lake-paddling/) - Saturday 6 March 2021 Photos courtesy of Mary
- [Walk, Swim and Picnic - Start of the 2021 Walking Year](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/walk-swim-and-picnic-start-of-the-2021-walking-year/) - Thursday 18 February 2021 Photos courtesy of Bob, Mary, Ainslie and Tom The club’s first walking activity for 2021 was held at Longbeach Reserve where two walks were held and attended by 42 members and 1 visitor. The Easy/Medium Walk Leader, Glenn, welcomed a lively group of 26 walkers which included 3 newcomers
- [Quandolo Island](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/quandolo-island/) - Sunday 21 February 2021 Photos courtesy of Karen and Mary A leisurely 5 kilometre summer stroll around picturesque Quandolo Island and Moruya Heads was undertaken by 22 members of Batemans Bay bushwalking club. Selecting a low tide enabled the group to traverse the sand flats, whilst dodging Soldier Crabs and then walk around the margins
- [Comerang Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/comerang-mountain/) - Sunday 21 February 2021 Photos courtesy of Rob and Amanda Seven hikers set off on an Exploratory walk to visit some interesting geology seen on aerial photography in the creeks downslope from Comerang Mountain. By definition an Exploratory walk has not been reccied but we examine the topographic maps beforehand to evaluate terrain and access
- [Congratulations Grant - Celebrating 100 Years Young !](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/congratulations-grant-celebrating-100-years-young/) - Wednesday 17 February 2021, marks an incredible milestone for one of our members - Grant's 100th Birthday! Grant and Meriel are original members of Batemans Bay Bushwalkers Inc, joining the Club at its inception in 1985. Grant was elected (by ballot) as the second President of BBBW in 1987, and again for a second
- [Nargal Lake and Fullers Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/nargal-lake-and-fullers-beach-2/) - Thursday 20 February 2020 Photos provided by Philip, Bob and Tom The First Walk of the New Year! Fourteen Club Members headed south to one of the most attractive stretches of the Southern NSW coast, just south of Narooma. After the bushfires, everyone was pleased to get into a coastal bush area where the fires
- [South Durras Headlands Afternoon Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/south-durras-headlands-afternoon-walk/) - Sunday 23 February 2020 Photo provided by Ainslie As a change to the usual morning start this walk began for 13 members and four visitors in the afternoon on a perfect late summer day. Ainslie and Mike explained the route to be taken on the map and began by leading to the beach and along
- [Durras Lake Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-paddle/) - Monday 24 February 2020 Photos provided by Karen and Rodney The group launched at Durras Lake boat ramp (South Durras) early in the morning when the busy Lake was still calm and winds were almost absent. Nearly all the margins of the Lake have been fire affected and recent rains have seen the water
- [Congo to Meringo Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/congo-to-meringo-return/) - Wednesday 26 February 2020 Photos by Mary 14 Batemans Bay bushwalkers and a family of 4 visiting Alaskan musicians, who also hike as a hobby, gathered at the Congo starting point of a 7 kilometre circuit walk along a section of The Dreaming Track. The day was predicted to be 33 degrees Celsius. Fortunately for
- [Maloneys Beach Murramarang NP Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-murramarang-np-circuit/) - Saturday 29 February 2020 Photos provided by Joan and Karen On a beautiful morning we met at Maloneys Beach, eighteen members and one visitor. We struggled through the mob of kangaroos and headed up Pine Knob Road, soon to arrive at a huge fallen tree. It had been logged probably over a hundred years ago
- [Mossy Point to Broulee and Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mossy-point-to-broulee-and-return/) - Sunday 8 March 2020 Photos by Tom and Gay Twelve members completed an easy/medium 10 km walk around Mossy Point and Broulee on Sunday. The walkers started at the boat ramp at Mossy Point and upon rounding the headland overlooking North Broulee beach were surprised by the amount of people down on the beach and
- [Moruya Bunker Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/moruya-bunker-walk/) - Wednesday 11 March 2020 Photos provided by Brian and Helen Twenty two members and three visitors were treated to a new walk on a beautiful autumn day. The Moruya Bunker Walk involved a tour of four little known bunkers located around the vicinity of Moruya racecourse. These bunkers were constructed during World War Two. The
- [Pedro Point to Congo Creek & Pedro Swamp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pedro-point-to-congo-creek-pedro-swamp/) - Saturday 14 March 2020 Photos provided by Mary 10 walkers met in an optimistic mood that the weather forecast was going to be accurate and that the rain would rapidly pass through. By the time we arrived at the start, blue skies to the south and west were promising a fine morning. Our walk of
- [Cullendulla Crossing](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-crossing-2/) - Thursday 19 March 2020 Photos provided by Brian and Mary A perfect autumn walking day was enjoyed by our small group, led by Brian. The air was cool and crisp as we began with a stroll along Maloneys and Long Beaches and then took a tea break before climbing to the top of Square Head.
- [Club winds back clock during shutdown](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/club-winds-back-clock-during-shutdown/) - Wednesday 22 April 2020 - Following Article published in the Bay Post Making the most of the shutdown, the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers have been looking back over their old records and thought it would be fun to share with readers. The Club started in June 1985 and will this year be celebrating 35 years
- [Batemans Bay Bushwalkers take a trip to Broulee Island 33 years ago](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/batemans-bay-bushwalkers-take-a-trip-to-broulee-island-33-years-ago/) - Sunday 3 May 2020 - Following article published in the Bay Post Online edition As the coronavirus keeps everyone at home, the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers have been reminiscing about walks from years ago (story written by Jeanne Medicott, Bay Post incorporating information provided by Karen and Gay) This week heralds 33 years since the bushwalkers
- [Tribute to Valerie Harris : 7 September 1931 - 24 May 2020](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tribute-to-valerie-harris-7-september1931-24-may-2020/) - Dear Members, Batemans Bay Bushwalkers' tribute to Valerie appears below. If you wish to publish your own memories or photos of Valerie to our website, please email them to karenmaclatchy@bigpond.com and we will post them to our Member's Tribute Wall. It is with deep sadness that we farewell Valerie Harris who passed away at 2100
- [Members' Memories & Photos of Valerie Harris](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/members-memories-photos-of-valerie-harris/) - Here is a collection of individual members' memories and photos of Val. The most recent posts appear at the top of the page. Bob Thurbon & Elaine Edwards Valerie was an old friend of Elaine's from when she was an instructor for Elaine's kids at the pony club. E and me met because Valerie and
- [Tarourga Lake Jemisons Point Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tarourga-lake-jemisons-point-walk/) - Saturday 18 July 2020 Photos courtesy of Brian and Mary A fresh, clear morning saw twelve walkers assemble at the riverside meeting place in Moruya. Boots were uncharacteristically clean and hiking clothes were a bit dusty from lack of use but eyes were bright with anticipation because this was to be the first club walk
- [Big Hole / Marble Arch](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/big-hole-marble-arch/) - Thursday 23 July 2020 Photos courtesy of Barry, Brian, Mary, Tom, Erika and Philip After meeting in Braidwood on a cold foggy morning, the group drove in convoy to the walk start at Berlang Campground in the Deua National Park. About 250m into the walk everyone had to change their shoes and wade through the
- [Bolaro Slabs and Boulders](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bolaro-slabs-and-boulders/) - Thursday 6 August 2020 Photos courtesy of Ian, Barry and Philip It has been a few years since we last sampled the delights of Bolaro Mountain’s granite tors. Walking such areas is now much easier than before the recent bushfires which have almost eliminated the understorey. So now was the time to traverse the
- [East Nelligen Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/east-nelligen-circuit/) - Thursday 6 August 2020 Photos courtesy of Karen Sixteen Batemans Bay bushwalkers formed a very large circle at the “Sunlit Waters” turn off, in compliance with social distancing. Mary had to use her loudest voice to be heard by all as she read out the COVID -19 requirements for walkers, prior to commencing the hike.
- [Mummaga Lake and Brou Area](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mummaga-lake-and-brou-area/) - Wednesday 12 August 2020 Photos courtesy of Brian, Chris and Karen Bushwalking is a great all year round activity, supporting both physical and mental exercise. And today, thirteen of us got our fair share of exercise, with plenty of mental stimulation (lots of talking!) and a feeling of wellbeing on completing the 13kms Mummaga Lake and
- [Guerilla Bay to Rosedale Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/guerilla-bay-to-rosedale-circuit-2/) - Thursday 20 August 2020 Photos courtesy of Barry 20 walkers (perfect COVID19 group size) enjoyed a very pleasant 9km hike around Guerilla Bay and Rosedale. The weather was very kind to us with sunshine and light winds. With so many walks cancelled due to poor weather this group was keen to get out and enjoy
- [Benandarah Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/benandarah-forest-3/) - Wednesday 26 August 2020 Photos courtesy of Karen and Amanda Thirteen walkers, including two new members, took advantage of some beautiful weather to take a lovely walk in the Benandarah State Forest. The forest is one of the forests, if not the only forest, in our area not to have been detrimentally affected by the
- [Cullendulla Boardwalk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-boardwalk-2/) - Wednesday 26 August 2020 Photos courtesy of Lesley Strange as it may seem for a relatively short local walk, Lesley's stroll around the Cullendulla beach and boardwalk was a delight. Perhaps like a little food to a starving person, the pleasure of joining a group of friends for a walk and talk after so much
- [Warden Head Heathland Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/warden-head-heathland-walk/) - Saturday 29 August 2020 Photos courtesy of Ainslie and Lesley Karen led sixteen members of Batemans Bay Bushwalkers, including two new members, on an Easy Grade 6 kms walk around Warden Head at Ulladulla. I was asked if I had led this walk with husband Mike previously as we had led a three headland walk
- [Tuross Lake Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tuross-lake-circuit/) - Saturday 29 August 2020 Photos courtesy of Rob and Karen In balmy, pre-spring weather 9 members of Batemans Bay Bushwalkers descended down a steep track to the shores of the Tuross River. The chatter and song of birds welcomed the group and when reaching the river bank, they stood admiring views of mirror flat, glistening
- [Cullendulla Rat Tail Orchid Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-rat-tail-orchid-walk/) - Thursday 3 September 2020 Photos courtesy of Karen and Bob Thirteen members met at Cullendulla Nature Reserve on Square Head for a 5 km stroll over the headland and down to the beach on Cullendulla Creek. There are views of Long Beach and Maloneys Beach towards Murramarang National Park to the north and to the
- [Little Dromedary](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/little-dromedary/) - Sunday 6 September 2020 Photos courtesy of Rob, Tom, Karen, Erika and Philip 11 hikers enjoyed a pleasant hike to Little Dromedary in sunny weather conditions. We started the walk at Sherringham farm and were met by the owner at her cottage. She appreciated the fact that the Bay Bushwalkers contacted her for permission
- [Ainslie & Mike:  Members for 25 Years](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ainslie-mike-members-for-25-years/) - AINSLIE & MIKE joined BBBW in June 1994, and led their first walk -an overnight camping trip from Maloneys Beach to Kioloa - shortly thereafter in November 1994. From that flying start they have been leading walks every quarter – 90 of them over the past 24 years. Mike and Ainslie also introduced combined paddles and
- [Big Rock](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/big-rock/) - Wednesday 9 September 2020 Photos courtesy of Helen and Chris Twelve walkers braved an early morning shower to arrive at Big Rock Road, Bodalla State Forest with clearing skies. In fact it turned out to be a beautiful day for hiking. Bodalla State Forest is one of the few state forests that wasn’t decimated by
- [Bingie Coila Lake Hike](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bingie-coila-lake-hike/) - Thursday 17 September 2020 Photos courtesy of Chris and Rob Thirteen walkers set out on a hike from Bingi Headland to Coila Lake and the neck at Tuross. The day started out overcast but with no wind we saw our first whale offshore heading south within 5 minutes. The walk follows the Dreaming Track to
- [Bingie Easy](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bingie-easy/) - Thursday 17 September 2020 Photos courtesy of Mike, Glenn and Gay Five members met at Bingie Headland for an easy 2.5 km circuit walk along part of the Bingie Dreaming Track which has a rich cultural history for the Yuin people of the south coast. The walkers left the headland heading north along the beach
- [Tarourga Spring Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tarourga-spring-walk/) - Wednesday 23 September 2020 Photos courtesy of Donna and Erika Tarourga Road runs through Bodalla State Forest south west of Potato Point. The forest was burned in recent bushfires, but is not as fire damaged as the forests around Mogo and Batemans Bay. Bushwalkers took the opportunity of going off track while the forest floor
- [Long Beach to Maloney's + 3 Islet Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/long-beach-to-maloneys-3-islet-point/) - Saturday 26 September 2020 Photos courtesy of Philip, Erika, Amanda and Barry 7 walkers enjoyed a very pleasant hike along the shores of Batemans Bay from Long Beach to Three Islet Point. This walk is only possible at low tide which is required to walk along the narrow shoreline. The walk had some rock scrambling
- [Sea Acres to Blue Gums, Long Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/sea-acres-to-blue-gums-long-beach-2/) - Thursday 1 October 2020 Photos courtesy of Philip, Erika and Helen Eighteen walkers set out along the gravel road into Murramarang National Park from the end of Sea Acres Drive. Upon reaching Carls Mountain Road we turned right and continued for a short distance before turning off onto an overgrown track. This track was once
- [Bumbo Mines #2](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bumbo-mines-2/) - Sunday 4 October 2020 Photos courtesy of Philip Four walkers enjoyed a tough hike to the Bumbo #2 gold mine near Nerrigundah. This walk was last done in 2017 when the forest cover was very dense and navigation difficult. The January 2020 fires severely burnt this area which made hiking on the upper slopes easier
- [Brou Easy Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/brou-easy-walk/) - Saturday 10 October 2020 Photos courtesy of Donna and Karen Perfect Spring weather with a breath of breeze brought 13 of our members out to enjoy a morning walk in the Brou Lake camping area. The group set off from the carpark in the direction of the lake and it wasn’t long before wildflowers were
- [North Narooma Mines](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-narooma-mines/) - Sunday 18 October 2020 Photos courtesy of Philip and Erika The small pocket of state forest adjacent to North Narooma is not an area previously explored by Batemans Bay Bushwalkers. However, we had heard about the location of some old mine shafts and infrastructure so we went in to take a look on Sunday. Unfortunately
- [Upper Reaches of Durras Lake and Benandarah Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/upper-reaches-of-durras-lake-and-benandarah-forest/) - Thursday 15 October 2020 Photos courtesy of Brian, Karen and Bob The predicted forecast of thirty degrees did little to deter the thirteen determined walkers who gathered for this lovely stroll among the forests and waterways on the western edge of Durras Lake. Leader Sharon had proposed that we take advantage of the morning coolness
- [Mogo Monkey Rock](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mogo-monkey-rock-2/) - Wednesday 4 November 2020 Photos courtesy of Rob Nine club walkers explored the bushfire ravaged Mogo State Forest. Being a ‘Betty Richards Walk’ it included lots of bike tracks, old forest roads, creek crossings and hills. Since the fires of early 2020 we have had significant rains including a heavy downpour last week. The creeks
- [Barlings Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/barlings-beach-circuit/) - Saturday 24 October 2020 Photos courtesy of Helen, Erika and Philip Meeting at Barlings Beach, thirteen walkers headed inland along Bevian Rd, keen to see how the bush was recovering from the fires, whilst sighting an echidna, a camel, various birds and dodging heavy vehicles en route to Rosedale Beach. The cool ocean breeze was
- [Broulee Bush & Island](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-bush-island/) - Saturday 7 November 2020 Photos courtesy of Bob and Karen A last minute change of route because of forecast very strong southerly winds, ensured Batemans Bay Bush Walkers still enjoyed their walk at Broulee Island last Saturday. First the view from the headland before walking around the southern side of the Island first, followed by
- [Durras Forest, Beaches & Rocks](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-forest-beaches-rocks/) - Thursday 12 November 2020 Photos courtesy of Karen, Amanda and Barry Starting from the Durras Ocean Boat Ramp, this walk begins in the Village, before turning into the forest and by back-tracks emerges at Myrtle Beach. The forest paths involved quite a bit of scrambling across fallen logs, uncleared since the gales earlier in the
- [Candlagan Creek and Mossy Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/candlagan-creek-and-mossy-point/) - Sunday 15 November 2020 Photos courtesy of Mary and Ainslie Twenty three walkers turned out for the easy grade 6kms walk around Candlagan Creek and Mossy Point on Sunday. It was a glorious day weather wise. Walkers were rewarded with great views from the Mossy Point headland and there was plenty of time for this
- [Ringlands and Wagonga Inlet Circuit Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ringlands-and-wagonga-inlet-circuit-walk/) - Wednesday 18 November 2020 Photos courtesy of Tom, Chris and John Twenty-two members enjoyed an Easy/Medium grade walk of 8kms on the Ringlands Circuit walk today. The walk is very pretty taking in the oyster farms of the Wagonga Inlet with trails often skirting the edge of the water as we headed toward Flying Fox
- [Cullendulla Boardwalk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-boardwalk-3/) - Saturday 21 November 2020 Photos courtesy of Gay A couple of hours were spent walking in the Cullendulla and Surf Beach area today. Nine walkers met at the temporary car park in Surfside and headed out to Surfside beach where surprisingly there were very few people around. The highlight of the walk was the Cullendulla
- [Point Upright and Depot Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/point-upright-and-depot-beach/) - Thursday 26 November 2020 Photos courtesy of Tom, Amanda, Karen, Brian, Chris and Gay What a perfect day to lead the last walk of 2020! The sky was blue, the sea was a bright turquoise and yes, perhaps it was a little warm, but the walkers were treated to a lovely breeze at the top
- [Bushwalkers prepping for 2021 - Walks Program and a Paddle Program](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bushwalkers-prepping-for-2021-walks-program-and-a-paddle-program/) - Monday 25 January 2021 While most Batemans Bay Bushwalkers are taking a break over January, there is work being done behind the scenes by some dedicated members. With the first quarter walks beginning on 18 February 2021, some members have been out and about undertaking reccies of walks and areas that were affected by fires.
- [Moruya River Paddle - Yarragee to Town Boatramp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/moruya-river-paddle-yarragee-to-town-boatramp/) - Monday 8 February 2021 Photos courtesy of Mary, Karen and Gay Five Members of the Batemans Bay Bushwalking Club and one Visitor, started the week with a paddle on the Moruya River. This was my first paddle and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My kayak is on the smaller side and I was a little concerned
- [Budawangs - Wog Wog to Yadboro](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/budawangs-wog-wog-to-yadboro/) - Tuesday 1 - Friday 4 December 2020 Walkers: Phillip & Erika, Rob, Bronwyn, Barry, Wendy, Lin, Ian. It seems we do this classic walk across the Budawangs about every four years. But this time it was different in that almost the whole area was heavily burnt in the 2019-20 bushfires, significantly changing the nature of
- [Water way to go for Bay's bushwalkers](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/water-way-to-go-for-bays-bushwalkers/) - Wednesday 20 May 2020 - Article published in the Bay Post / Moruya Examiner Batemans Bay Bushwalkers have about 200 members that love bushwalking with a number that like to explore the region on water. The Eurobodalla coast has a number of estuaries, creeks and slow flowing rivers that are ideal for exploring with a
- [Black Diamond Mine Currowan](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/black-diamond-mine-currowan/) - Saturday 14 October 2017 Photos by Erica, Philip and Mary On October 14, nine Batemans Bay Bushwalkers traversed across a range of bushland - damp forested gullies and dry stony tracks - towards the Black Diamond Mine in the Currowan Forest. It was found to be a very well preserved mine adit, but only a few
- [Bumbo No. 2 Mine](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bumbo-no-2-mine/) - Sunday 22 October 2017 Photos by Amanda and Mary T David led 5 club members to the site of the Bumbo No 2 mine in an area near Nerrigundah in the Deua National Park. A little rain early in the morning soon cleared up into an overcast day and mild temperatures. The descent down to
- [Burrill Lake Ramble](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/burrill-lake-ramble/) - Thursday 2 November 2017 Photos by Amanda, Carol and Denise Our Burrill Lake 14 km bushwalk led by Stan and Mary M is one of the most scenic along our coast. In the morning we enjoyed lake, and later on, beach and ocean views. But what made this walk different to most bushwalks was the
- [Kioloa Coast, Mountain and  Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/kioloa-coast-mountain-and-forest/) - Wednesday 8 November 2017 Photos by Brian, Carol, Denise and Mary T Batemans Bay Bushwalkers headed north to Kioloa village mid week for further exploration of the walking tracks in the area. Newly emerged cicadas were deafening as the group made its way through the forest and across the lower slopes of Durras Mountain, emerging
- [Maloneys to Square Head Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-to-square-head-circuit/) - Saturday 11 November 2017 Photos by Carol and Mary T On Saturday November 11, we woke to a glorious day that provided perfect conditions for the above-mentioned walk. Only 19 people showed up, however, at the starting point in Maloneys Beach we were welcomed by a large number of kangaroos. Mary led us across the
- [Tracks and Mines near Moruya](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tracks-and-mines-near-moruya-2/) - Sunday 19 November 2017 Photos by Denise For the third time this year, members of Narooma- Dalmeny and Batemans Bay Bushwalking Clubs got together for a combined hike. A group of twenty walkers and one visitor explored an alluvial gold mining area behind Moruya township. The first hurdle was to cross Candoin Creek as its
- [Tomakin Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tomakin-circuit-2/) - Saturday 25 November 2017 Photos by Carol We all know that we live in a special part of the world. The weather on 25 November reinforced that sentiment. 15 of us enjoyed an easy beach and river bank walk at Tomakin and a most pleasant morning tea, after which 13 survivors continued the circumambulation of
- [Lyons Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lyons-creek/) - Thursday 24 August 2017 Photos by Philip and Karen After turning onto Lyons Road, off the Kings Highway, we drove about three kilometres and crossed Currowan Creek at a shallow ford. Just after crossing the creek we parked the cars and our group of nine set off up Lyons Road for a short distance before
- [Meroo Lake Backwater](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/meroo-lake-backwater/) - Thursday 16 February 2017 Photos by Philip Twenty two walkers set out on a warm sunny Thursday morning. An early start enabled the group to finish well before the mid-day heat set in. Starting close to the Pacific Highway, the walkers headed east through scattered forest towards the Lake, where a morning break was planned.
- [Moruya's Other Granite Quarry](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/moruyas-other-granite-quarry/) - Wednesday 22 February 2017 Photos Helen, Joan an Mary T Inspired by an article and photo in the local Narooma and Moruya papers last year, Bob took us on a walk of discovery to see one of Moruya’s “best kept secrets”, Louttit’s pioneering granite quarry on the south side of Moruya river. Despite the hot
- [Billy's Hut Long Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/billys-hut-long-walk/) - Wednesday 8 March 2017 Photos Karen M, Helen, Mary T In a previous walk report written four days ago; I described walking along beaches and over headlands during strong winds. Well, today’s walk was very different indeed. Not a breath of wind but instead the day started with misty rain. So clad in the necessary
- [Diamond Creek Waterfalls](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/diamond-creek-waterfalls/) - Saturday 11 March 2017 Photos Philip I, Bob T, Mary T Early Saturday morning 8 walkers met to drive out to the aptly named Oulla/Burra Wilderness area west of Moruya to walk to and along Diamond Creek. We hoped to view 4 waterfalls. It is not often that the drive in the comfort of a
- [Cullendulla to Corrigans Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-to-corrigans-beach/) - Wednesday 4 April 2017 Photos by Erika and Mary T 12 Bushwalkers led by the very capable leader, Karen started our walk at Cullendulla. We made our way around the boardwalk viewing the tiny army of crabs in Cullendulla Creek, back to Surfside beach and walked down the beach, around the rocks to the carpark
- [Paddle Tuross Lake & River](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paddle-tuross-lake-river/) - Tuesday 16 October 2018 Photos by Mary
- [Ryans Creek 3 Crossings Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ryans-creek-3-crossings-walk/) - Sunday 21 October 2018 Photos by Denise and Karen After rain the night before and a weather man’s prediction of afternoon showers to come, six bushwalkers strode out early. Forestry tracks and fire trails made up most of the 10 kilometre hike around Ryans Creek, the group crossing the water course three times in both
- [Light To Light Walk and Car Camp, Ben Boyd National Park](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/light-to-light-walk-and-car-camp-ben-boyd-national-park/) - Monday 22 - Thursday 25 October 2018 Photos by Karen and Mary 9 Batemans Bay Bushwalkers enjoyed walking the 32 km Light to Light Track in Ben Boyd National Park over 2 days. We set up camp at Saltwater Creek and spent the first evening fending off hungry kangaroos, possums and goannas. Despite our best
- [Duesburys Road Dalmeny](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/deusburys-road-dalmeny/) - Saturday 27 October 2018 Photos by Mary and James After parking our cars near Duesbury Beach, we turned west and headed into the bush. After ascending the first hill, described by the leader as "a small undulation" were took to the forest to seek out "more undulations". Here the loose pebbly bike tracks meant it
- [Point Upright Rock Platforms](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/point-upright-rock-platforms/) - Thursday 1 November 2018 Photos by Erika and Mary Philip and Erica led 13 walkers on a hike to the rock platforms and lookouts at Point Upright (Depot Beach) on a day with optimal low tide conditions. The weather was very kind to us with warm conditions and the winds only starting to get strong
- [Broulee and Mossy Point Wander](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-and-mossy-point-wander/) - Saturday 10 November 2018 Photos by Denise and Donna It was a balmy Spring morning as 13 Batemans Bay bushwalkers set out on a 6.5 kilometre walk from Candlagan Creek. Those sentiments were obviously shared by Broulee residents and holiday makers as many children ran and splashed at the waters edge, others dug energetically in
- [The Secret Door](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/the-secret-door-2/) - Thursday 15 November 2018 Photos by Helen and Philip From the start point, and with the imminent possibility of rain, our group of nine walked a short distance along Mt Agony Road before turning off and passing through “The Secret Door” (the beginning of an unused and very overgrown CPT road). After passing through the
- [Big Rock Road Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bib-rock-road-circuit/) - Sunday 15 July 2018 Photos by Denise, Helen and Mary Ten brave souls were up for the challenge of joining Donna on her inaugural walk as leader. After being implored not to tread on sleeping snakes or break bones, the group set off on Big Rock Road Circuit. Surprisingly Big Rock Road Circuit is so
- [More Durras Mountain but a Different Way](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/more-durras-mountain-but-a-different-way/) - Thursday 26 July 2018 Photos by Helen, Karen and Mary On a crisp morning, promising a sunny winter day, twelve walkers including two new members, gathered to walk over Durras Mountain by a route that focused on its Western slopes. From a car park on Dangerboard Road the group took a Parks access road before
- [Narrawallee Nature Reserve](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/narrawallee-nature-reserve/) - Wednesday 1 August 2018 Photos by Brian, Donna, Karen, Helen and Mary On Wattle Day, a group of 19 walkers travelled north to Lake Conjola for a lovely, mainly flat 15km walk through the nature reserve at Narrawallee Inlet, along the coast and back along good forested tracks. With four distinct eco-systems we enjoyed forested areas
- [Mogo State Forest Tracks and Trails](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mogo-state-forest-tracks-and-trails/) - Sunday 12 August 2018 Photos by Carol, Helen, Mary 'If you go down in the woods today'...., Pooh wasn't at home to answer Denises's knock! However, that was the only disappointment of the walk in Mogo State Forest. 12 club members took advantage of a windless morning to enjoy winter sunshine and clear skies. The
- [Paddling and Walking Camp, Mallacoota Victoria](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paddling-and-walking-camp-mallacoota-victoria/) - Sunday 13 - Friday 18 May 2018 Karen M and Mary T By Karen and Mary Batemans Bay Bushwalkers braved the Victorian weather for a week’s camping, paddling and bushwalking at Mallacoota. There are many paddling opportunities to choose from on Mallacoota’s extensive waterways. One day we put the kayaks into the Top Lake and
- [Currowan Creek and Peachtree Gully](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/currowan-creek-and-peachtree-gully/) - Sunday 3 June 2018 Photos by Barry, Karen and Mary With a cold, showery, miserable Saturday, we were delighted to find the sun shining over the hills on Sunday. Seven bushwalkers set off down the long hill to Currowan Creek, through a stretch of forest that had clearly been logged recently. In the bottom of
- [Nargal Lake and Fullers Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/nargal-lake-and-fullers-beach/) - Thursday 14 June 2018 Phots by Helen True to form, the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers like to vary things a bit and get out to some of the best and less well known beauty spots in the shire, as we did today, our leader, Rob, taking us south past Narooma. In a pocket of Eurobodalla National
- [Flat Rock Island via Strangled Tree Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/flat-rock-island-via-strangled-tree-forest/) - Sunday 17 June 2018 Photos by Mary Although bereft of our nominal leader (Joan was on a vital quest), stand-in leaders Mary & Karen led us through the coastal forest as far as Myrtle Beach passing Emily Miller Beach, Dark Beach where morning tea was had in the sunshine and on to the view point
- [Termeil Point To Nuggan Point Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/termeil-point-to-nuggan-point-circuit/) - Saturday 23 June 2018 Photos by Helen and Mary Termeil Point to Nuggan Head circuit took us through bush and beach, over rocks platforms and by lakes in an area familiar to the club and its members. We had perfect weather, no wind, deep blue skies and although rather chilly at our start, 5 degrees,
- [Mogo Monkey Rock](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mogo-monkey-rock/) - Sunday 1 July 2018 Photos by Mary Betty Richards led 18 walkers on a ‘Betty Classic’ in the Mogo State Forest on a sunny warm first day of winter hike. I say classic cause we all know Betty ensures her walks include bike tracks, fire trails and some forest roads. The walk took us into
- [Gulaga Up and Over](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/gulaga-up-and-over/) - Sunday 25 March 2018 Photos by Helen and Mary With a forecast of rain at 2pm and overcast skies, 10 walkers travelled to Tilba Tilba to walk part of Gulaga mountain (Mt Dromedary). Reading up on the dreaming stories as outlined on the information board, apparently Gulaga was the mother of two sons, Baranguba (Montague
- [No Name Mountain Waterfall](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/no-name-mountain-waterfall-2/) - Monday 2 April 2018 Photos by Mary Seven club members (Sharon, Mary, Glenn, Simon, Rodney, David & Ian) enjoyed this short, but challenging, walk. The target waterfall was spotted some years ago on aerial photos and, being remote from roads and tracks in the Monga Wilderness Area, it was finally time to investigate. The walk
- [Mount Bushwalker and Goalhouse Pass](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mount-bushwalker-and-goalhouse-pass/) - Sunday 8 April 2018 Photos by Carol and Mary On Sunday 8th April 15 eager Batemans Bay bushwalkers set out for Mt Bushwalker on the escarpment behind Milton. Along the way we negotiated a steep descent down into Goalhouse Pass supposedly so named because of a few cattle rustlers who attempted to move cattle
- [Extended Termeil Point/Tabourie Bush & Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/extended-termeil-point-tabourie-bush-beach/) - Wednesday 11 April 2018 Photos by Brian and Mary Our walk today took us to Termeil Point and Tabourie beach with bush land in between. The day heated up quite rapidly as we made our way through lovely forest and bush land to the first beach in Meroo National Park. A surprising and very welcome
- [Waterfall Creek Paddle (Clyde River)](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/waterfall-creek-paddle-clyde-river/) - Tuesday 17 April 2018 Photos by Mary
- [Pigeon House Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pigeon-house-mountain-3/) - Thursday 19 September 2019 Photos by Erika & Philip Our small group set out up the first steep section of the climb with a small possibility of rain ahead. We stopped for morning tea at a rock outcrop just before the flatter central section of the walk. Once we reached the flat section we were
- [Barlings Beach to Burrewarra Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/barlings-beach-to-burrewarra-point-3/) - Thursday 31 October 2019 Photos by Mary, Amanda, Tom, Denise and Ainslie The bushwalk from Barlings Beach to Guerilla Bay has spectacular views along the coast to Broulee and Mt Gulaga, obscured by a haze of mist, smoke and dust. Our leader Ros, showed how thoughtful she was, with Halloween treats and drink stops, and
- [Skid Ridge Rd to Myrtle Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/skid-ridge-rd-to-myrtle-beach/) - Wednesday 6 November 2019 Photos by Donna & Helen Our walk today took us through a variety of tracks in Murramarang National Park. The mostly shaded trail, although very dry and strewn with fallen leaves and dead branches, passed under tall Spotted Gums and Iron Barks to the coast. A couple of large fallen trunks
- [Bawley Point to Meroo Lake](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bawley-point-to-meroo-lake/) - Saturday 9 November 2019 Photos by Joan, Carol & Ainslie The perfect day of sunshine and mild temperature tempted 20 bushwalkers to explore the 7 km easy grade walk from the Bawley Point picnic area through bushland down to North Beach, which impressed the walkers with its untouched and peaceful scenery. Nuggan Head was the
- [Mitchells Turquoise Ridge](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mitchells-turquoise-ridge-2/) - Sunday 17 November 2019 Photos by Tony Threatening rain did not deter 3 Batemans Bay Bushwalkers and 5 Visitors from venturing out to complete the Mitchells Turquoise Ridge walk on Sunday. It is unusual to have more visitors than members on a walk, and one could be forgiven for thinking that it was the rain
- [Chinamans Point - Clyde River](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/chinamans-point-clyde-river-2/) - Wednesday 20 November 2019 Photos by Tom and Gay Eleven Batemans Bay Bushwalkers who participated in my Clyde River walk last week were very lucky to score mild weather, especially given the week's awful weather plus bushfires around the State. The bush was very dry, however the Clyde River provided beautiful serene views along the
- [Firehut Road, West Murramarang Forest Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/firehut-road-west-murramarang-forest-circuit/) - Thursday 16 May 2019 Photos by Donna This was a very pleasant walk led by Pat through a small section of the western side of Murramarang National Park on May 16, that 13 people participated in. The walk began and finished back on Fire Hut Road. Beautiful old, very tall and majestic spotted gums were
- [Potato Point Forest, Lake & Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/potato-point-forest-lake-beach/) - Thursday 7 March 2019 Photos by Erika and Mary 24 walkers turned out on a cool autumn day for a 10km circuit to Lake Tarourga and Jemisons Point. The first section was a hilly path through the forest. Usually it’s fairly boggy in the bottom of the gullies, but at the moment it’s bone dry.
- [Bingie and Coila Wallk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bingie-and-coila-wallk/) - Thursday 21 March 2019 Photos by Ainslie and Karen 14 hikers set out from Bingi Headland on a 6km Easy walk to Coila lake. The walk started on the Dreaming Track in a light sprinkle and then sunshine which was pleasant walking conditions albeit in ‘Brisbane-like’ humidity. The Dreaming Track heads south between the dunes
- [North Head to Oaky Beach, Murramarang NP](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-head-to-oaky-beach-murramarang-np/) - Sunday 24 March 2019 Photos by Helen and Brian Despite waking up to rain and dark clouds, nine walkers risked meeting up for the planned walk and were rewarded with dry, albeit humid weather for a lovely 8.5km walk in Murramarang National Park. Brian stepped in at short notice to lead us from North Head
- [Maloneys Beach - Murramarang National Park](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-murramarang-national-park/) - Sunday 7 April 2019 Photo by Karen A lovely autumn day for a pleasant Murramarang National Park walk. There were twelve of us, ten members and two visitors, the bush was lovely and fresh after the rain and there was a variety of fungus to be seen both on old trees (these have the common
- [Grampians National Park Camp Victoria](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/grampians-national-park-camp-victoria/) - Sunday 24 - Sunday 31 March 2019 Photos by Ainslie, Donna, Erika, Heather, Karen, Mary, Philip, Stewart and Tom 28 Batemans Bay Bushwalkers spent the week from Sunday 24 March to Saturday 30 March camped at the Big4NRMA Halls Gap Caravan Park for 5 days of walking in the Grampians National Park, Victoria led by
- [Congo to the West](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/congo-to-the-west/) - Wednesday 10 April 2019 Photos by Carol and Denise Karen led walkers on a pristine Autumn day on an interesting circuit walk from Congo Camping Ground along an old forest track and then along the banks of the Congo Creek.
- [Dreaming Track - Congo to Tuross  One way](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/dreaming-track-congo-to-tuross-one-way/) - Saturday 13 April 2019 Photos by Donna, Erika, Helen, Mary and Philip On a perfect autumn day, with our transport arranged for us (thanks Karen) and no need to car shuffle, Mary led a group of seven walkers on the full length (13.6km) of the Dreaming Track from Congo to Tuross. Traditionally over thousands of
- [Paddle Mummuga Lake](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paddle-mummuga-lake/) - Tuesday 16 April 2019 Photos by Erika and Mary
- [Billy's Hut & Gold Diggings](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/billys-hut-gold-diggings/) - Thursday, 18 April 2019 Photos by Denise and Mary On a mild autumn morning Glenn led a group of 13 walkers down into a forested gully, along a mostly dry creek bed and along scrubby trails to the stony remnants of Billy’s Hut. There Glenn described to the group, Billy’s life in that isolated spot.
- [Ian's Other Waterfall](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ians-other-waterfall/) - Sunday 21 April 2019 Photos by Erika, Mary and Philip David led 5 club members to the site of an unnamed waterfall on a tributary in the area of Quart Pot Creek. The drive to our start was through pretty forest, and rough dirt roads necessitating the crossing of 12 ‘creeks’ all of which had
- [Tuross Coastal Walk and BBQ Lunch](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tuross-coastal-walk-and-bbq-lunch/) - The final BBBW walk of the year was on Thursday 28 November at Tuross Head. Walkers started their 5.5 km stroll at Nelson Parade Boardwalk overlooking Tuross Lake where the view never ceases to delight. Photos supplied by Bob The Tuross shared path wends its way to the mouth of the lake at One Tree
- [Wilsons Promontory Camp, Victoria](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wilsons-promontary-camp-victoria/) - Arrive Wednesday 13 November : Depart Wednesday 20 November 2019 Led by Mark, Wendy, Brian and Christine Words by Karen. Photos by Erika, Philip, Donna, Brian, Helen, Bob, Karen, Barry 34 Bushwalkers gathered at Tidal River Camp, occupying tents, campers, caravans, cabins, a lodge and luxury villas. After months of worrying dry weather at
- [Burrill Ramble](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/burrill-ramble/) - Sunday 22 September 2019 Photos by Glenn and Gay Mary and Stan's 15 km Burrill Ramble showcased another gem on our doorstep. We enjoyed the Giriwa (means goanna) walking track, with views of lake and forest. Following the foreshore, signage informed us of the Dhurga speaking Murramarang and Budawang people culture, the traditional custodians of
- [Tomaga River Catchment](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tomaga-river-catchment/) - Wednesday 25 September 2019 Photos by Karen Thirteen walkers enjoyed a very pleasant hike in the Mogo State Forest. The walk started on the crestline of Dog Trap Road that was logged a few years ago and is experiencing rapid regrowth. Following an old logging road we headed downhill to the Tomaga River. Only Australians
- [Clyde River via Mills Fishing Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/clyde-river-via-mills-fishing-road/) - Saturday 28 September 2019 Photos by Carol & Denise
- [Maloneys to Square Head](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-to-square-head/) - Thursday 3 October 2019 Spring had arrived for sure as 20 walkers set off from Maloneys Beach in warm sunshine with the temperatures rising. We didn’t have long to wait before the option of a paddle presented itself, when the tide was not as low as preferred at a rock platform near the end of
- [North Durras - Depot Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-depot-beach-circuit-3/) - Sunday 6 October 2019 Photos by Donna and Tom Our walk leader led 10 hikers on a pleasant 10 km hike along the coastline and forests at North Durras. This walk mixes beach walking with forays through the spotted gum forests on the headlands on good paths to lookouts with great views of the offshore
- [Mogo Forest & Gold Mines Sites](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mogo-forest-gold-mines-sites/) - Wednesday 9 October 2019 Photos by Erika, Joan and Lesley We were privileged to be invited by Lee and Tim to join their new walk near Mogo, which was partly in State Forest and partly on their property. The history of Mogo includes a gold rush period, when thousands of people lived and worked in
- [Depot to Pebbly Beach (Long Version)](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/depot-to-pebbly-beach-long-version/) - Saturday 12 October 2019 Photos by Karen and Helen After rain the previous night and with the sun and clouds still deciding who would dominate the day, eight BBBW’s set out from Depot Beach carpark. The route was an 11 kilometre circuit to Pebbly Beach through forest tracks and service roads, returning via coastal rock
- [Bengello Beach and Broulee Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bengello-beach-and-broulee-forest/) - Wednesday 23 October 2019 Photos by Karen, Joan and Mary The weather was perfect, just a light breeze, a calm, sparkling ocean and a low tide that enabled 16 BBBWs the luxury of walking on firm sand. Out on the water, a group of surfboard riders were becalmed, dangling their legs in the sea, whilst
- [Hume and Hovell Track Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/hume-and-hovell-track-walk/) - Sunday 20 October - Friday 26 October 2019 The Hume and Hovell Track, between Yass and Albury, is 426 km long and passes through as good a variety of regional NSW as you would find anywhere – riverside corridors, grazing lands, woodlands, open and closed forest, pine plantations, sub alpine swamps and snow gum highlands.
- [Billy's Hut Long Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/billys-hut-long-walk-2/) - Saturday 26 October 2019 Photos by Helen and Amanda Mark led five club walkers on a 10km hike to Billy’s Hut the long way. We set off in good weather conditions which was quite a change from the previous day where temperatures had reached 35 and the day was topped off with rain showers at
- [Three Moruya Silver & Gold Mines](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/three-moruya-silver-gold-mines/) - Thursday 17 October 2019 Photos by Rob, Karen, Denise, Amanda and Tom Sixteen walkers set off on a beautiful spring day to visit three historic gold and silver mines close to the township of Moruya. Silver and gold was first reported in the area at Candoin Creek in 1839 however it was not made public
- [Cullendulla Creek Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-creek-paddle/) - Monday 30 September 2019 Monday’s paddle on Cullendulla Creek started under grey skies on an incoming tide. The creek is tidal and empties into the ocean at Square Head near Long Beach. Paddlers cruised inland on the tide enjoying the high water and narrowing channel. As the tide turned, so did the fleet, turning into
- [Bingie to Mullimburra Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bingie-to-mullimburra-circuit/) - Sunday 30 June 2019 Photos by Carol & Karen Denise led 12 bushwalkers on a 5 km circuit starting at Bingie Headland, via the Dreaming Track to Mullimburra Point. The return leg took advantage of the low tide and followed the beaches back to the start. This is one of the most scenic sections of
- [Gulaga and Tors](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/gulaga-and-tors/) - Sunday 14 July 2019 Photos by Tom An early morning meeting at Moruya River was followed by a 60 km drive to Tilba where we disembarked and commenced our uphill trek to Gulaga (Mt Dromedary). 9 walkers started under the guidance of our leader but one walker exercised responsible behaviour and decided to return early
- [Cullendulla Creek and Square Head for Bridal Veil Orchids](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-creek-and-square-head-for-bridal-veil-orchids/) - Saturday 31 August 2019 Photos by Rodney A fine sunny day encouraged 17 bushwalkers to enjoy the walk to Square Head, Long Beach from the car park at the top of Blairs Road. This walk is surrounded by Spotted Gums and Burrawangs while giving extensive views to right and left of the Bay and Long
- [Mallacoota Walking Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mallacoota-walking-camp/) - Monday 9 - Friday 13 September 2019 Photos by Karen M, Mary T, Donna, Brian, Jim and Tom 31 members enjoyed 4 days of walking around the seaside village of Mallacoota in Victoria in early September 2019. Day 1 - Tuesday About half the group spent an hour or so visiting the excellent WWII Bunker Museum
- [Malua Bay to McKenzies Beach with Pink Pool](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/malua-bay-to-mckenzies-beach-with-pink-pool/) - Wednesday 28 August 2019 Photos by Helen and Mary The Bay Bushwalkers always like a coast walk and this was no exception as 22 hikers turned up to see the coast between Malua Bay and McKenzies beach. The walk crossed the beach and then hugs the cliff top where the edge of the cliff and
- [Benandarah Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/benandarah-forest-2/) - Wednesday 11 September 2019 Photos by Erika Eleven bushwalkers and two Canberra visitors set out at a brisk pace, just north of Batemans Bay and west of the Princes Highway to walk 12 kilometres of trails in the Benandarah Forest. The walk entailed several gentle hills and gullies as well as the crossing of 4
- [The Back of Big Bit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/the-back-of-big-bit/) - Sunday 8 September 2019 Photos by Helen
- [Mummaga & Brou Lakes from Dalmeny](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mummaga-brou-lakes-from-dalmeny/) - Thursday 5 September 2019 Photos by Denise & Mary Batemans Bay Bushwalkers’ midweek walk started at the bridge crossing Mummaga Lake at Dalmeny. The lake has receded, and doesn’t look open to the ocean after 3 months of no rain. We picked our way through the scrub between the beach and the lake to a
- [Snow Shoe Day Walks: Kosciuszko National Park](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/snow-shoe-day-walks-kosciuszko-national-park/) - Monday 26 - Friday 30 August 2019 All photos by Karen Day 1 (Tuesday) Porcupine Rocks: As you can see from the map this walk starts at Perisher Village and heads towards Porcupine Rocks on the escarpment. We had good snow cover which was firm, and perfect for getting used to the snow shoes. Our
- [Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/eurobodalla-regional-botanic-gardens/) - Sunday 28 July 2019 Photos by Jan, Carol & Ainslie It was National Tree Day, the winter sun was shining and the Club bushwalk was a 7 km Easy/Medium stroll through the local Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens just south of Batemans Bay. Is it any wonder 35 members and 3 visitors chose to shoulder their packs
- [Bevian and Ridge Roads Forest Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bevian-and-ridge-roads-forest-circuit/) - Sunday 25 August 2019 Photos by Mary and Rodney This area is close to home and yet provides lots of opportunities for a forest-focused day out. Nearness to home is attractive so twenty walkers, and a visitor, turned out on this cool cloudy day. While the walk was relatively short (about 7.5 km) it provided
- [McKenzies Beach to Circuit Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mckenzies-beach-to-circuit-beach/) - Thursday 22 August 2019 Photos by Helen Beaches, cliff tops and rock platforms are usually the attractions on the McKenzies Beach to Circuit Beach walk, however big seas and strong winds saw Brian substitute urban exploration for rock hopping! While the cliff tops afforded magnificent views of wind swept seas and dramatic skies, the bush
- [Meroo Lake Backwater](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/meroo-lake-backwater-2/) - Thursday 8 August 2019 Photos by Rodney Though brisk breezes were caressing us with chilly strokes, we set off to enjoy the forest on the way to view arms of the little-known Meroo Lake. This small water body near Termeil is typical of many "occasional" estuaries which only open to the sea after heavy rain.
- [Congo Circuit B](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/congo-circuit-b/) - Wednesday 14 August 2019 Photos by Jane & Denise With the sun’s warmth gradually strengthening and no breeze, it was the perfect day for a walk by the ocean. Bob led 11 walkers and a Batemans Bay visitor through Congo village to the start of the Dreaming Track. Soon walkers were admiring the banksia spikes
- [Golden Gully](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/golden-gully-2/) - Saturday 17 August 2019 Photos by Helen On a great day for walking, thirteen very lucky bushwalkers were out in the hills of Moruya’s State Forest, enjoying each other's company and pleasant surroundings. The weekly bulletin had described the walk as “hilly” and our leader, Mary delivered on that. Most hills as usual felt upward,
- [South Durras and Murramarang Highlights](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/south-durras-and-murramarang-highlights/) - Sunday 11 August 2019 Photos by Karen & Rodney The tracks in and around the South Durras area and through Murramarang National Park have been "regulars" on the Club's walk calendar for many years, and the recent 15 km walk demonstrated once again what this area has to offer. Starting at the ocean boat ramp
- [Longfella Pass and Pigeon House from the West](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/longfella-pass-and-pigeon-house-from-the-west/) - Tuesday 6 August 2019 Walk distance – 16.2 km It was a cold and frosty start to the morning but the view of the Castle and Byangee Walls from our cottages was sensational. It is difficult to put into words just how stunning it was to wake up to such a beautiful view. This morning
- [Byangee Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/byangee-mountain/) - Monday 5 August 2019 Photos by Barry & Jill Byangee Mountain is that mesa like Sydney sandstone plateau which sits between The Castle and Pigeonhouse Mountain in the Budawangs. It is regarded as the lesser sibling of the three only because it is one wedding cake layer lower than the other two which flank it.
- [Moruya River Ramble](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/moruya-river-ramble-2/) - Saturday 3 August 2019 27 Easy Walkers turned out on Saturday morning to enjoy a leisurely excursion along the banks of Moruya River led by Lyn. Much of the 5 km return walk is on shared pathway, except for 2 km of well graded gravel road from the Moruya Country Markets to Ryans Creek on
- [More Deua National Park Fire Trails](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/more-deua-national-park-fire-trails/) - Wednesday 31 July 2019 Photos by Donna & Helen Six intrepid walkers joined Donna on a lovely winter day imploring her to take them on a magical journey into the Deua, as they were all desperate. Not desperate to see a waterfall, not desperate to see an ocean, not even desperate to see native wildlife.
- [Downfall Fire Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/downfall-fire-trail-2/) - Thursday 25 July 2019 Photos by Tony & Denise Eleven hikers, including two visitors, enjoyed a great 7.5 km medium grade hike on the Downfall Firetrail. After a cold morning start we were soon shedding layers as the temperature rose and we tackled the many hills on this track. The track was graded in the
- [Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pebbly-beach-to-snake-bay-3/) - Wednesday 17 July 2019 Photos by Tom Today's walk commenced at Pebbly Beach, where around 1900 Francis Guy started up his 3rd timber mill. Now in this popular National Park there is little to remind us of the lives of those hardworking timber getters and their families, many of whom lived in small cottages surrounding
- [Tarlinton Track, Woila Creek Packwalk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tarlinton-track-woila-creek-packwalk/) - Saturday 13 - Tuesday 16 July 2019 Photos by Donna & Barry This three day walk was attended by seven Club members including three who were novices to overnight pack walking. The Friday night weather forecast was for strong winds to abate on Saturday evening. So on midday Saturday we commenced our drive to the
- [South Durras Bush, Lake and Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/south-durras-bush-lake-and-beach/) - Thursday 11 July 2019 Photos by Carol & Ainslie/Mike Though strong winds howled for most of the previous night, the day started with a clear blue sky and light wind, thus enticing 18 walkers out for a 7 km walk in and around South Durras. Departing from the boat ramp at Cookies Beach, the
- [Don Moir Hill Near Kioloa](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/don-moir-hill-near-kioloa/) - Wednesday 3 July 2019 Photos by Helen & Glenn A good day's walk for 15 bushwalkers last week began at the ANU private property near Kioloa, followed by a gently rising forest track as a warm up. The next rather steep uphill climb to the top of Don Moir Hill and its former WW11 Telegraph
- [O'Hara Head and Snapper Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ohara-head-and-snapper-point/) - Saturday 22 June 2019 Photo by Jan This was an unusual bush walk because we did one small walk around O’Hara Head at Kioloa to start, then drove to a second walk starting at Pretty Beach. The O’Hara Head Walking Track took us from the Kioloa boat ramp up to our morning tea stop. From
- [Long Beach to Maloneys Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/long-beach-to-maloneys-beach/) - Thursday 27 June 2019 Photos by Carol & Donna Thirteen Batemans Bay Bushwalkers set out on a 6 km circuit from Long Beach at low tide, to walk to Maloney's Beach and back. The group headed north along the sand and thence around the base of the headlands. The rocks there have, from past geological
- [Bolaro Mountain and Hanns Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bolaro-mountain-and-hanns-road/) - Wednesday 19 June 2019 Photos by Amanda and Helen There was frost in the air as twelve bushwalkers set out early from Batemans Bay to traverse the top ridge of Bolaro Mountain south-west of Nelligen. And there was real frost on the grass where we parked the cars near the Bolaro Homestead on Haans Road
- [Broulee Island Grave](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-island-grave/) - Thursday 13 June 2019 Photos by Donna Twelve walkers joined Bev for a lovely day walking around Broulee Island in search of the historic grave of Elizabeth Malebar. The walk commenced at Broulee Surf Club and made its way around the island. After a morning tea stop, we made our way up the short climb
- [Termeil Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/termeil-mountain-2/) - Saturday 8 June 2019 Photos by Karen This was another enlightening forest walk led by Ian, this time through the forests west of Termeil. We started on Middle Ridge Road and walked the historic Old Coach Road northward and up hill to Boyne Trig. From there are views east towards the Tabourie on the coast.
- [Postscript to Monga Rainforests Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/postscript-to-monga-rainforests-walk/) - We found several outcrops of delicate white fungus in the Monga Rainforests on our walk with Ian on Saturday 25 May. They were very small, porcelain white and had a divided cap, like petals of a flower. Helen took these remarkable photos and has done some research to identify the fungus. She's thinking Humidicutis mavis. Caps
- [Mines Near Nerrigundah](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mines-near-nerrigundah/) - Wednesday 5 June 2019 Photos by Ian, Barry, Helen & Karen Twelve Batemans Bay Bushwalkers had a trip out to Nerrigundah in the week to take a walk around the historical sites. Alluvial gold was found in the area during the 1860’s, starting a gold rush. The short return walk to Coman’s mine, which was
- [Guerilla Bay to Rosedale Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/guerilla-bay-to-rosedale-circuit/) - Sunday 2 June 2109 Photos by Carol & Karen 17 keen bushwalkers set out to to do this lovely walk on a sunny Sunday morning. Starting at Burrewarra Point we walked through the amazing banksias and Port Jackson pines, stopping along the way to look at the concrete Nissan Hut used by the Australian Airforce
- [Depot Beach to Pebbly Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/depot-beach-to-pebbly-beach/) - Thursday 30 May 2019 Photos by Erika & Philip The morning greeted us with calm and sunny weather, nothing like the previous few windy days. From the start at Depot Beach carpark our large group walked a short distance up Depot Beach Road before turning onto a rough bush track. After walking about 600m uphill
- [Monga Rainforests](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/monga-rainforests-2/) - Saturday 25 May 2019 Photos by Ian, Simon & Karen Ian led eight Batemans Bay Bushwalkers to a rarely visited and difficult to access part of Monga National Park rainforest. The 8.5 km walk took members through areas of White Ash forest, where long strands of bark shed by these trees meshed together with bracken,
- [10 Pin Bowling Social Event](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/10-pin-bowling-social-event/) - Wednesday 22 May 2019 Photos by Donna Our social event this quarter was an afternoon in Ulladulla. First up, lunch at the Ex Servos Club, followed by a couple of hours of 10 Pin Bowling at the Dunn Lewis Centre, who also put on coffee and cake after the games. 28 members brushed up their
- [Deua National Park Fire Trails](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/deua-national-park-fire-trails/) - Sunday 19 May 2019 Photos by Helen & Karen Eight walkers joined Donna for a circuit on good fire trails in the Deua National Park. Conditions were ideal for this walk which consisted of some very steep hills. Donna, being the thoughtful leader that she is, ensured that the steep hills were at the beginning
- [Packwalk: Jagungal Wilderness, Kosciusko National Park](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/packwalk-jagungal-wilderness-kosciusko-national-park/) - Monday 11 - Thursday 14 March 2019 Photos by Ian, Wendy and Mary The Jagungal Wilderness is a large 66,300 hectare slab of Kosciusko National Park between Guthega, the Tooma Road and the Eucumbene River valley. It straddles part of the Great Dividing Range and has a prominent peak, Mt Jagungal, which at 2,061 metres
- [Shoalhaven River Paddling Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/shoalhaven-river-paddling-camp/) - Sunday 5 - Friday 10 May 2019 Photos by Erika, Philip & Karen Thirteen paddlers made camp at the North Nowra Ski Park overlooking the Shoalhaven River for 4 days of paddling some of the many Shoalhaven waterways. Day 1: An 18 km trip from camp upstream on the Shoalhaven River to Calymea Creek near Bamarang
- [Wasp Head to North Head](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wasp-head-to-north-head/) - Saturday 11 May 2019 On a bright Saturday morning ten members and two energetic visitors gathered at the Wasp Head car park for what must be one of the most beautiful walks in the Murramarang National Park. The forecast had predicted heavy seas but the outlook across Emily Miller Beach was placid. The Beach is
- [Moruya's Other Granite Quarry](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/moruyas-other-granite-quarry-2/) - Wednesday 8 May 2019 Photos by Donna Bushwalkers visted Louttit's Quarry on another perfect winter day for being outdoors. This granite quarry on the south side of Moruya River produced the lathe turned granite columns for some of the grandest buildings in Sydney, including the GPO, Queen Victoria Buildings, Customs House, St Mary's Cathedral and
- [Back to Tomboye Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/back-to-tomboye-road/) - Sunday 5 May 2019 Photos by Donna & Denise 16 members and 1 visitor enjoyed a pleasant walk in winter sunshine along good forest tracks through the bush near Tomboye Road, north of Batemans Bay. After a brisk 7.5 km and a few hills, you can't go past the East Lynne Road House and their
- [Gulaga (Mt Dromedary) Side Tracks](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/gulaga-mt-dromedary-side-tracks-2/) - Thursday 2 May 2019 Photos by Helen, Karen and Mary Six brave female souls joined Donna up Gulaga for her second walk as leader. After being assured that nobody would be lost, or rather pleading with everyone not to get lost on the walk, the group was given the good news and the bad news. The good
- [Tomakin Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tomakin-circuit-3/) - Wednesday 24 April 2019 Photos by Ainslie Bev, undaunted by the gathering of 30 walkers, led a circuit of Tomakin. We started with the lookout at Melville point, where several others were enjoying the view, including the local mullet fishermen, waiting for the big "bully" mullet to run out of the river to spawn on
- [North Durras and Durras Lake](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-and-durras-lake/) - Thursday 4 April 2019 On Thursday 4th Jill led a smallish group to North Durras and Durras Lake. Starting at the entrance to the lake we followed it around, along the way admiring the lake on one side and the magnificent Burrawangs and tall spotted gums on the other. They looked magnificent on that morning
- [Kioloa to Bawley Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/kioloa-to-bawley-point/) - Wednesday 27 March 2019 Photos by Brian With many walkers away at the Grampians Camp only a small group of five walkers, including our leader, Brian, headed off early to Kioloa boat ramp for the walk north to Bawley Point Reserve. The weather was perfect and the tide low, so the sand was a very
- [Malua Bay to MacKenzies Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/malua-bay-to-mackenzies-beach/) - Saturday 16 March 2019 Cancelled due to rain.
- [Sugarloaf Creek to Valerie's Spa Pools](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/sugarloaf-creek-to-valeries-spa-pools/) - Wednesday 13 March 2019 Photos by Donna Nine walkers set out midweek to walk up a very low Sugarloaf Creek, to visit the Spa Pools. This is an unusual phenomenon where a waterfall cascades into remarkably shaped stone bowls to create the appearance of giant natural spa pools, and this was the case in past
- [Pinkwood & Treefern walk, Monga National Park](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pinkwood-treefern-walk-monga-national-park/) - Sunday 10 March 2019 Photos by Ainslie In Monga National Park are remnants of Gondwana Land Pinkwood (or Plumwood) trees, one of three species of Eucryphia (also found in Tasmania and Chile). In Penance Grove the Pinkwoods were dropping their large white blossoms on to the tree ferns and giant mosses below, until it looked
- [Paddle: Clyde River-Nelligen to Batmans Bay](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paddle-clyde-river-nelligen-to-batmans-bay/) - Monday 4 March 2019 Photos by Karen We had perfect conditions for our 15 km paddle from Nelligen to Batemans Bay on Monday. No wind, a following tide and fine weather. It turned out to be less arduous than expected. The outgoing tide sped us along on a mirror still waterway, and we found ourselves
- [3 Beaches Walks and Sausage Sizzle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/3-beaches-walks-and-sausage-sizzle/) - Sunday 3 March 2019 Photos by Ainslie and Karen Our annual 3 Beaches Walks & Sausage Sizzle was another enjoyable social get together for Batemans Bay Bushwalkers, albeit with less emphasis on exercise and more on talking and eating. Hosted again by Lyn & Barry Brown, over 50 bushwalkers gathered to stroll the coast from
- [Broulee Bush and Island](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-bush-and-island/) - Wednesday 27 February 2019 Photos by Karen Wednesday’s Batemans Bay Bushwalkers hike turned out to be much more than just an enjoyable walk. It was also an historic event - the last walk Betty Richards was to lead for the Club. Betty has been leading walks for Batemans Bay Bushwalkers for over 30 years. Being
- [Illawong Nature Sanctuary](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/illawong-nature-sanctuary/) - Sunday 24 February 2019 Photos by Carol, Denise and Mary Walk leader, Mary was more than a bit stunned when 30 BBBW’s turned out for an easy Sunday morning stroll through the Illawong Nature reserve. Many members had no idea that this sanctuary was hidden behind the trees that line busy George Bass Drive or
- [Tuross Head Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tuross-head-circuit-2/) - Thursday 21 February 2019 Photos by Carol, Erika and Mary Denise led 20 hikers on a pleasant walking tour of Tuross Head. It was a great turnout for the first club walk of the season and the weather was kind to us – partly overcast and not too hot. Being a Tuross native Denise knows all the
- [Borang Lake Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/borang-lake-paddle/) - Friday 15 February 2019 Photos by Karen Borang Lake is part of the Tuross Lake/River system and can't be accessed directly because it is surrounded by private property. We launched at Horse Island Bridge and navigated the narrow channel beside Cambathin Island before finding the opening to the lake. Borang is a long narrow waterway,
- [Paddle Durras Lake](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paddle-durras-lake/) - Thursday 31 January 2019 Photos by Erika and Mary
- [Smiggin Hole Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/smiggins-hole-camp/) - Sunday 18 - Saturday 24 November 2018 The second club camp for the Spring quarter was held at Smiggin Hole, Koszciusko National Park in the beautifully situated and equipped Gunuma Lodge. Our host for the week Wal, made us welcome and assisted with local knowledge and the smooth running of the lodge, making our stay
- [Little Forest Plateau](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/little-forest-plateau-2/) - Thursday 29 November 2018 Photos by Ainslie, Donna, Joan and Mary What a surprise it was for me to see far more flowers now in summer than we have seen in spring. We only saw a few Xmas Bells which demanded attention with their bright red and yellow colours. There were masses of Teatree with
- [Christmas Lunch](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/christmas-lunch/) - Sunday 2 December 2018 Photos by Carol and Helen The Christmas luncheon to celebrate the end of another great walking year was held at the The Gardens Cafe in the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens. It was lovely to see so many of our members and especially older walkers keen to catch up with friends and
- [Buckenbowra River Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/buckenbowra-river-paddle/) - Monday 14 January 2019 Photos by Erika and Mary
- [Tabourie Lake Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tabourie-lake-paddle/) - Tuesday 27 November 2018 Photos by Ian
- [Barlings Beach to Burrewarra Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/barlings-beach-to-burrewarra-point-2/) - Wednesday 21 November 2018 Photos by Helen Seven walkers met at Barlings Beach where Mark led us on a 9.5 km walk through old Banksia groves, along beautiful clifftop paths and beaches to Guerilla Bay and back. Long Nose Point and Burrewarra Point provided excellent views of the rocky coastline and bays and despite the cloudy
- [Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens in Spring](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/eurobodalla-botanic-gardens-in-spring/) - Sunday 18 November 2018 Photos by Carol There were 17 of Batemans Bay Bushwalkers finest (age range 51 to 85) ably led by Jill to explore the very well established Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens. Seven kilometres of tracks showed off the interesting pathways lined with clear, clean notices advising the type of plants and areas of
- [Milo Road and River Forest Road - Monga National Park](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/milo-road-and-river-forest-road-monga-national-park/) - Thursday 7 November 2018 Cancelled due to inclement weather.
- [Upper Durras Lake and Benandarah Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/upper-durras-lake-and-benandarah-creek-2/) - Sunday 4 November 2018 Photos by Helen and Mary With the forecast of another fine day, 17 walkers embarked on a lovely walk in Murramarang National Park. Keeping under the tree canopy - that included several magnificent spotted gums, we took a beautiful track to Durras Lake. Here we skirted the lake to the head
- [Gulaga (Mt Dromedary) Side Tracks](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/gulaga-mt-dromedary-side-tracks/) - Thursday 4 October 2018 Cancelled due to weather.
- [Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pebbly-beach-to-snake-bay-2/) - Wednesday 24 October 2018 Photos by Carol On an overcast day six bushwalkers started from Pebbly Beach and began a climb up through the Murramarang National Park. When we reached a flat section we detoured off the track to Clear Point, a scenic area of ocean views with mountain scenes in the background. After a
- [Upper Coila Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/upper-coila-creek/) - Thursday 18 October 2018 Photos by Karen and Mary The object of today’s walk was to explore the country west of Turlinjah between the Princes Highway and Little Sugarloaf Road. This is the Moruya State Forest and also the headwaters of Coila Creek, which eventually flows into Coila Lake. There are no marked bushwalks out
- [Ringlands Track Wagonga Inlet](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ringlands-track-wagonda-inlet/) - Saturday 13 October 2018 Photos by Karen and Mary We set out on the 13th day of the month with 13 walkers on our first walk as leaders with high hopes for a great walk and to bring you all home safely and what a great day we had. The weather as usual was always
- [Round Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/round-mountain/) - Sunday 7 October 2018 Photos by Helen and Mary They say ‘Forewarned is Forearmed’ and so 11 hikers set off on a Betty 11km hike that promised “walking around some fairly steep hills south of Batemans Bay”. True to her word this was a tough hike on some long steep hills but the views from
- [Durras Mountain East Face](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-mountain-east-face/) - Saturday 29 September 2018 Photos by Karen and Phillip Any club member who knows Rob would be happy to go on a walk he leads in rain, hail or shine. For his Durras Mountain walk, seven walkers joined Rob to do all those conditions in the course of one walk. Under forbidding skies we headed
- [Tarourga Gorge](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tarourga-gorge/) - Wednesday 26 September 2018 Photos by Amanda and Denise Six lucky walkers followed Bob on his 6 km walk to Tarourga Gorge and back. It was hard to begrudge Mother Nature the little bit of rain that fell, as the air smelt fresher and cleaner after the sprinkle. The scenery once again reminded us of
- [North Durras and Discovery Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-and-discovery-trail/) - Sunday 23 September 2018 Photos by Carol Once again 17 of our hearty bushwalkers led by Lesley set off to enjoy the wonderful bushland of the Murramarang National Park. Leaving our camel train at North Durras Lake (currently closed by sandbanks) we wandered along the lake foreshore - over between two caravan parks and down
- [Spring Creek Fire Trail to Rock Orchids](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/spring-creek-fire-trail-to-rock-orchids/) - Thursday 20 September 2018 Photos by Denise, Rob and Helen Betty led 20 walkers, including 5 visitors, on an 11 km walk to see flowering rock orchids on the granite outcrops along Spring Creek. The hills along the firetrail leading up to the creek kept us quiet but that soon turned to raucous chatter as
- [Shoalhaven River Cruise](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/shoalhaven-river-cruise/) - Wednesday 12 September 2018 Photos by Judith and Karen The day dawned sunny and clear and after a 1.5 hour drive north to the Nowra bridge, we boarded the Shoalhaven River Cruise boat for a 2 hour trip upstream. As we boarded the boat, excitement started to show on most of us and for good
- [Cullendulla Creek and Square Head](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-creek-and-square-head/) - Sunday 9 September 2018 Photos by Carol On Sunday twenty bushwalkers enjoyed a 7 km walk, first walking through a spotted gum forest with Burrawangs en masse. After the recent rains the bush was sparkling. Stopped along the way to enjoy the views from Square Head Nature Reserve down to Long Beach. It was a
- [Chinamans Point - Clyde River](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/chinamans-point-clyde-river/) - Thursday 6 September 2018 Photos by Denise, Erika, Philip & Karen Fifteen walkers took on the challenge of a circuit walk along the Clyde River from Chinaman’s Point in cool conditions. The walks organiser had timed the tidal retreat to perfection, enabling us to take to the comparatively easier walk along the waters edge wherever
- [Sea Acres to Blue Gums, Long Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/sea-acres-to-blue-gums-long-beach/) - Saturday 1 September 2018 Photos by Erika, Karen & Carol A sunny Saturday followed “freezing Friday” as 12 BBBWs set off to explore forest tracks and trails behind Long Beach. There were quite a few modest hills in the 10 kilometre route but the scenery and flora provided a distraction that took our focus away
- [Blackfellows Point and Tuross Lake](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/blackfellows-point-and-tuross-lake-2/) - Wednesday 29 August 2018 Photos by Carol and Mary Batemans Bay Bushwalkers made another foray into Eurobodalla National Park this week, this time to the small section at Blackfellows Point and Tuross River mouth. After strolling through the spotted gum and burrawang forest, walkers enjoyed morning tea on the shore of Tuross Lake, looking across
- [Cullendulla Boardwalk Ramble](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-boardwalk-ramble/) - Sunday 26 August 2018 Photo by Gill An enjoyable morning was had by a small group of walkers as they rambled with Marilla along the Cullendulla Boardwalk. The peace and quiet of this area so near to the town is always a lovely outing. Today was no exception with some sun and no wind after
- [Bartleys and Bridge Creeks](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bartleys-and-bridge-creeks/) - Saturday 18 August 2018 Photos by Carol and Mary 17 members joined Len for a walk through bush and dry creeks in the Durras area. Fortunately the high winds of late did not arrive until our walk was nearly completed. Bright sunshine guided the group all the way which was a blessing as the tracks
- [North Durras - Depot Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-depot-beach-circuit-2/) - Wednesday 15 August 2018 Photos by Carol and Donna As we gathered at the meeting place, the forecast westerly winds were blowing strongly. With some doubt about the safety aspect, we discussed alternatives, but decided to proceed, prepared for possible problems. However, on arrival at our start point, we found conditions to be acceptable, and
- [Easy Route to Durras Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/easy-route-to-durras-mountain/) - Thursday 12 July 2018 Photos by Carol The group of 4 started out with a larger group of walkers to ascend Durras Mountain before splitting off to continue a shorter walk. This was a special occasion as leader Val has decided after leading about 166 club walks and numerous back packs over many years that
- [Rosedale Ramble](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/rosedale-ramble/) - Saturday 21 July 2018 Photos by Karen and Lesley Brilliant south coast winter morning for our walk exploring tracks & trails around Rosedale. As we started our walk along Rosedale Beach the rocky outcrop that is Jimmies Island looked amazing against the blue sky and calm blue sea. The cameras came out and photos were taken.
- [Kellys Mine Bimbimbie](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/kellys-mine-bimbimbie/) - Thursday 9 August 2018 Photos by Brian and Helen Brian let 14 walkers on a very pleasant hike into the Mogo State forest west of Bimbimbie. The weather was kind with warm temperatures and no wind which had not been the norm for the region the previous week. This area was logged in recent years
- [Grandfathers Gully, Lilli Pilli Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/grandfathers-gully-lilli-pilli-beach-circuit/) - Saturday 4 August 2018 Today Saturday 4th August 13 walkers left from Grandfathers Gully car park and set off for Lilli Pilli beach via the headland crossing Circuit beach and returning again via the same route. The day was warm with wall to wall blue skies and just enough breeze to make walking pleasurable. There
- [Maulbrooks Road Creek & Mines](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maulbrooks-road-creek-mines/) - Wednesday 18 July 2018 Photos by Helen and Mary I went for a very nice walk yesterday in the Mogo State Forest with 12 other bushwalking friends. The walk had a bit of everything - forest roads, narrow winding trails, offtrack bushbashing beside a creek, rock scrambling, mine shafts - and best of all, we
- [Durras Mountain and the Giant Strangler Fig](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-mountain-and-the-giant-strangler-fig/) - Thursday 12 July 2018 Photos by Denise, Brian and Mary The destination today was the Giant Strangler Fig Tree. The walk took 14 members and guests to the top of Durras Mountain on good track. The view at the top of Durras Mountain was spectacular, brilliant sunshine enhanced an abundant crop of Lilli Pilli both
- [Batemans Bay Marina To Bridge](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/batemans-bay-marina-to-bridge-2/) - Wednesday 4 July 2018 No report submitted.
- [Carters Creek and Wallaby Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/carters-creek-and-wallaby-road/) - Wednesday 4 July 2018 By Helen, Mary and Phillip Excitedly, 11 walkers took on the challenge of a walk in overgrown country at Carters Creek in the Currowan State Forest, 12 kilometres along the Western Distributor Rd. This was the first time the club has had the walk on the program for a long while.
- [Paddle Tuross Lake (Horse Island)](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paddle-tuross-lake-horse-island/) - Saturday 30 June 2018 Photos by Mary
- [Blackfellows Point and Tuross Lake](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/blackfellows-point-and-tuross-lake/) - Thursday 28 June 2018 Cancelled due to weather.
- [Cullendulla Boardwalk Dawdle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-boardwalk-dawdle/) - Wednesday 6 June 2018 Cancelled due to weather.
- [Malua Bay to McKenzies Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/malua-bay-to-mckenzies-beach/) - Wednesday 6 June 2018 Cancelled due to weather.
- [Ryans Creek Three Crossings](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ryans-creek-three-crossings/) - Wednesday 20 June 2018 Cancelled due to weather.
- [Upper Shoalhaven River](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/upper-shoalhaven-river/) - Friday 26 - Sunday 27 May 2018 Photos by Barry and Simon Six club members (Simon, Barry, Wendy, Bronwyn, David and Ian) walked for two days southward, 26 kilometres, through the upper headwaters of the Shoalhaven River. This area is part of the Deua National Park, and rarely explored, between the Mimuma Range and the
- [Durras Lake and Discovery Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-and-discovery-trail-2/) - Thursday 31 May 2018 Photos by Mary and Stewart Our group of 16 was led by Karen, along the 'Lake Walk' from the Mount Agony Road through magnificent stands of spotted gum and burrawang forest, to the northern edge of Durras Lake where we looked for rat's tail orchids clinging to trees near the edge
- [Beginners Social Croquet Morning](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/beginners-social-croquet-morning/) - Sunday 20 May 2018 Who knew there was a dedicated croquet lawn in Moruya overlooking the river and presided over by Pam and her fellow croquet players (croquettes??). Pam invited members of Batemans Bay Bushwalkers to come along on Sunday morning to find out more about the game. We split into 4 teams of 4
- [Quandolo Island and Moruya South Head](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/quandolo-island-and-moruya-south-head/) - Wednesday 23 May 2018 By Karen No report submitted.
- [Mummaga and Brou Lakes](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mummaga-and-brou-lakes/) - Saturday 26 May 2018 Denise and Mary Batemans Bay Bushwalkers explored another corner of Eurobodalla National Park on the weekend when 12 walkers took to the tracks near Mummaga and Brou Lakes just north of Dalmeny. Starting at the Bodalla Park Rest Area there is a well marked walk track to Mummaga Lake where there
- [West Australian Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/west-australian-camp/) - Wednesday 2 May to Friday 11 May 2018 The West Australian camp led by Rob started off in Exmouth where the highlight was to swim with the Whale Sharks off the Ningaloo Coast, a World Heritage Area. Snorkelling the reefs off Turquoise and Oyster Stack beaches was also an attraction. Walking Yardie Creek, Mandu Mandu
- [Maloneys Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach/) - Thursday 17 May 2018 Thirteen very enthusiastic members of Batemans Bay Bushwalkers turned up on Thursday for a pleasant morning walk starting at Maloneys Beach. The leaders Ainslie and Mike were happy to welcome 2 visitors from Griffith. We strolled up from the beach to the south end of Murramarang National Park enjoying the beautiful
- [River to Ridge](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/river-to-ridge/) - Thursday 19 April 2018 Photos by Mary The club walk today, led by Mary and Stan took us to the start on River Road near Nelligen where we walked Ridge to Ridge as the walk was aptly named. The weather was perfect, mainly overcast and warm for the group of 17 members and 3 visitors
- [Easy Morning Ramble - Tuross Head](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/easy-morning-ramble-tuross-head/) - Wednesday 9 May 2018 Another glorious south coast Autumn morning saw Batemans Bay Bushwalkers down at Tuross Head, doing an Easy 7 km ramble along that scenic section of the Eurobodalla coast. The group welcomed a visitor on his first walk with the Club, as well as 2 new members. This was also Denise’s first
- [Mogo Forest with a Difference](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mogo-forest-with-a-difference/) - Thursday 3 May 2018 Twenty walkers gathered at the southern end of Burri Road all ready for another great walk in the Mogo State Forest. There are a myriad of tracks in this area, and though our leader Mark had mentioned that the walk was "hilly", we were surprised just how many hills you could
- [Moruya Airport to Mossy Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/moruya-airport-to-mossy-point/) - Sunday 22 April 2018 Photos by Carol One perfect day, 10 walkers set out to amble along the track behind Bengello Beach, which was a minor road, before George Bass Drive was built. The southern end of it was washed away in big seas, during an "East Coast Low" storm in the early 1970's (1971,
- [3 Beaches Walk and Sausage Sizzle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/3-beaches-walk-and-sausage-sizzle/) - Saturday February 2018 Photos by Lyn and Mary Thanks once again to Lyn and Barry for hosting our first event of the year, walking followed by a sausage sizzle. As in previous years, we were offered the opportunity to earn our 'supper' by taking one of 3 walks in the local area all starting from
- [Broulee  Island and Bush](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-island-and-bush/) - Thursday, 22 February 2018 Photos by Denise and Donna Sixteen members enjoyed an 8.5 kilometre walk around Broulee Island, along beaches & through the nearby forests. This favourite hike always offers something to be enjoyed, be it sweeping coastal views, shore birds like the pied cormorants and reef heron seen on the island’s rocky platform
- [Batemans Bay Marina to Bridge](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/batemans-bay-marina-to-bridge/) - Thursday 8 March 2018 14 happy walkers had a pleasant walk along the river with coffee and yum yums afterward. The weather was brilliant showcasing Batemans Bay waters and the surrounding foreshores looking their most spectacular. A walk to be taken and enjoyed many times with fellow walkers and friends.
- [Morning Ramble - Guerrilla Bay](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/morning-ramble-guerrilla-bay/) - Sunday 25 March 2018 Photo by Ian One can be lucky with the weather. Rain had preceded and was forecast to follow this easy morning walk, which was enjoyed by 12 walkers in good weather. The Burrewarra peninsula at Guerilla Bay is rewarding for the views north, east and south and for it’s flaura and
- [Spotted Gum Road - East Lynne](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/spotted-gum-road-east-lynne/) - Wednesday 28 March 2018 Photos by Brian and Carol Only a small group of keen walkers (total of 10) joined Valerie on the day for this, what turned out to be a very enjoyable walk. All the way the bush tracks were well maintained which made it easy to walk along. Gentle elevations and beautiful
- [Snapper Point and O'Hara Head](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/snapper-point-and-ohara-head/) - Saturday 14 April 2018 Photos by Carol With 23 members and 2 visitors we set off on the first section of the days walks, starting from the Kioloa boat ramp at the Marine Rescue Centre and continuing around the well signposted O’Hara Head Track. This was a new bush walk for our club and was
- [Murramarang Back Country - Tracks Less Travelled](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/murramarang-back-country-tracks-less-travelled/) - Thursday 5 April 2018 Photos by Carol, Helen, Mary and Brian Fifteen walkers enjoyed a very pleasant 13 kms hike from Maloney’s Beach to Murramarang Resort (Durras Beach). Our walk leader, Mary, had the car shuffle well organized which is always a good way to start a long hike. Entering the forest of Spotted Gums
- [Paddle Tomaga River](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paddle-tomaga-river/) - Wednesday 4 April 2018 Photos by Mary
- [Maloneys Beach to North Head](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-to-north-head-2/) - Sunday 1 April 2018 Photos by Carol and Mary This year’s Easter Sunday walk started at Maloneys Beach and proceeded through Murramarang National Park, via beaches and forest to North Head. 20 walkers enjoyed the warm calm weather, first visiting one of the notable spotted gums in the area, followed by a morning tea break
- [Pinkwood and Treefern Walk, Monga National Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pinkwood-and-treefern-walk-monga-national-forest/) - Thursday 22 March 2018 Photo by Wendy 8 of us (6 members and 2 visitors) braved the rainy day on Thursday March 22 to travel up the mountain to do the walk in Monga National park led by Bob and Jan. We hoped the Pinkwood (also known as Plumwood) trees would be in flower. The misty
- [18 Mile Peg Big Spotted Gum](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/18-mile-peg-big-spotted-gum-2/) - Saturday 17 March 2018 Photos by Karen The walk to visit Corymbia Maculata ‘Old Blotchy’ by 15 bushwalkers led by Joan and Bob gave all a sense of surprise and a sight to marvel at such a gigantic tree, followed by a second part of the morning walk along a logging track from the past
- [Lyons Creek Waterfall and Rainforest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lyons-creek-waterfall-and-rainforest/) - 14 March 2018 Photos by Philip Four club members (Sharon, Rob, Phil, Ian) enjoyed this short, but challenging, walk. The weather was favourable – cloudy and mild – and there was good water in the creek and over the waterfall. From a steep drop off Waterfall Road into upper Lyons Creek we were soon creeping
- [Pretty Beach To Durras Mountain Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pretty-beach-to-durras-mountain-circuit/) - Sunday 11 March 2018 Photos by Rodney On Sunday 11 March we woke to a magnificent day that inspired 10 walkers to show up for the above walk. We all squeezed into the two vehicles which had passes for the Murramarang National Park. We drove to Pretty Beach, which was 30 plus kms from Batemans
- [Cullendulla Crossing](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-crossing/) - Thursday 8 March 2018 Photos by Brian and Joan On a classic Autumn morning, nine walkers set off from Maloney’s Beach for an 11 kms stroll back to the car park. Our route took us along both Maloney’s and Long Beach, where after morning tea we climbed a path which linked us into the circuit
- [Exploring the Deua above Pinkwood Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/exploring-the-deua-above-pinkwood-creek/) - Saturday 3 March 2018 Photos by leader Bob Numerous times when passing the junction on our usual circuit of the Deua River & Pinkwood Creek, the allure and mystery beckoning from the upper Deua has created a desire to explore it. Five daring souls set out to do that, by driving up Little Sugarloaf Road
- [McLeods Creek, Pelican Inlet (Clyde River) Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mcleods-creek-pelican-inlet-clyde-river-paddle/) - Friday 2 March 2018 Photos by Lin and Mary
- [Corrigans Beach, River Wall, Yacht Club](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/corrigans-beach-river-wall-yacht-club/) - Sunday 25 February 2018 Cancelled due to rain.
- [No Name Mountain Waterfall](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/no-name-mountain-waterfall/) - Sunday 25 February 2018 Postponed due to rain.
- [Paddle Lower Moruya River](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paddle-lower-moruya-river/) - Thursday 15 February 2018 Photos by Karen, Bob and Mary
- [Paddle  - Tuross River - Comerang Bridge to Snake Flat](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paddle-tuross-river-comerang-bridge-to-snake-flat/) - Monday 18 December 2017 Photos by Bob M and Mary T
- [Christmas Lunch Party](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/christmas-lunch-party/) - Sunday 9 December 2017 Photos by Bev and Karen With the 2017 bushwalking year over, it was time to catch up with walking mates one last time at the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers Christmas Party – this year held at JJ’s at the Moorings, Tomakin. Good weather saw us all out in the courtyard behind the venue,
- [Paddle Camp at Bundeena Royal National Park](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paddle-camp-at-bundeena-royal-national-park/) - Sunday 19 to Friday 24 November 2017 Photos by Ian B The Bundeena Paddle/Walk camp was very successful. Eleven members attended, 10 paddlers (who also walked), and one sole walker. We camped in the Royal National Park at the lovely Bonnie Vale campground on the outskirts of Bundeena. It is on the Hacking River estuary,
- [Morning Walk from Mullimburra Point to Bingie](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/morning-walk-from-mullimburra-point-to-bingie/) - Thursday 30 November 2017 Photos by Karen M and Philip I Bushwalking Leader Phillip I led a morning walk on a 6 km scenic circuit from Mullimburra Point to Bingie Point midweek. The southbound track followed the Dreaming Track to Bingie Beach and then the beach to the headland where we paused for morning tea
- [Ironbark Range, East of Nelligen](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ironbark-range-east-of-nelligen/) - Wednesday 22 November 2017 Photo by Bob T With detailed precision, our leader Valerie placed the cars for the separate start & finish points, and we set off along old Sproxton Road. Conversations soon ignited, with topics wide-ranging as usual, punctuated by observations of rare, unusual or feral plants. Animals make themselves scarce, as the
- [Guerrilla Bay to Rosedale Cliffs, Bush and Beaches](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/guerrilla-bay-to-rosedale-cliffs-bush-and-beaches/) - Thursday 16 November 2017 Photos by Carol This was a very scenic relaxing walk which began by visiting the WW2 gun emplacement on Burrewarra Headland and continuing on past the lighthouse with magnificent views south along the coastline and beyond to Mt Dromederry and the Deua National Park ranges. Amongst this we saw a sea eagle
- [Mullendaree Creek West Arm](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mullendaree-creek-west-arm/) - Sunday 8 October 2017 Photos by Amanda Bob T led 7 walkers on a new exploratory walk up the west arm of Mullendaree Creek. We stopped for lunch after 4kms when the number of fallen trees over the creek bed made hiking quite an ordeal before heading back. The creek had no running water and
- [The Lost World and Hidden Garden](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/the-lost-world-and-hidden-garden/) - Sunday 5 November 2017 Photos by Denise, Mary T and Paul On Sunday 5th November 17 Batemans Bay bushwalkers tackled a remote forest area close to Conjola. First of all we were treated to a smorgasbord of giant Birdnest ferns sitting on top of magnificent sandstone boulders. Exploring further into the dense forest one could
- [Pigeon House Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pigeon-house-mountain-2/) - Thursday 19 October 2017 Photos by Brian Perhaps it was the forecast of hot weather which led to just a small contingent of members taking up the challenge of this favourite local climb. A select party of four adventurers ( Pat, new member Wendy, Chris and Brian) set off in mild conditions under clear skies.
- [WW2 Plane Crash Site on Pigeon House Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ww2-plane-crash-site-on-pigeon-house-mountain/) - Sunday 15 October 2017 Photos by Amanda, Erica and Philip Nine club members (David, Betty, Philip, Simon, Rob L, Barry, Amanda, Elaine & Bob T) participated in this short but in part steep and rugged walk. The aircraft was an Avro Anson which crashed into the south side of the lower part of Pigeon House
- [Lower Half of Corn Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lower-half-of-corn-trail/) - Wednesday 11 October 2017 Photos by Denise, Karen and Rosalie With great anticipation, 16 walkers led by Mark N set off on the 13km return lower half of the Corn Trail in the Monga National Park. This historic walking track was originally used by Indigenous people on their seasonal travels between the coast and the
- [Little Dromedary and More](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/little-dromedary-and-more/) - Thursday 5 October 2017 Phot0s by Amanda, Helen and Karen Our leader, Rob, promised us “views all round” and this walk certainly delivered. From the panoramic scenery of Gulaga (Mt Dromedary), Najanuga (Little Dromedary) and Tilba, lake and sea vistas, views of whales splashing about off the coast, and dramatic cloud formations as we hoped for
- [North Durras Forest, Lake and Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-forest-lake-and-beach/) - Sunday 1 October 2017 Photos by Erika & Philip Starting from the carpark above Depot Beach picnic area we walked a short distance up Depot Beach Road before turning onto a bush track and heading uphill. The track was surrounded by spotted gums and about half way up we took in the view across the
- [Mogo Orchids](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mogo-orchids/) - Thursday 21 September 2017 Photos by Shirley, Carol & Denise The promise of seeing Rock Orchids blooming in the wild enticed 21 Batemans Bay Bushwalkers to embark on an 11 km hike, starting 3 km west of Misons Road south of Mogo. The lack of rainfall over the past few months made tracks very dusty
- [Ulladulla Burrill Lake Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ulladulla-burrill-lake-circuit/) - Wednesday 13 September 2017 Photos by Denise & Karen M Karen C introduced the group to a new walk behind Ulladulla along the northern shore of Burrill Lake and through Kings Point. It started in the shady Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve with a break for morning tea beside Burrill Lake. The dry season has not been
- [To Durras Summit and Back](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/to-durras-summit-and-back/) - Wednesday 27 September 2017 Photos by Denise A group of eight walkers including leader Carol had a terrific walk up to and around the summit of Mt Durras on Wed 27th September. For some it was an easy stroll, for others they found muscles they had forgotten about that complained about the steep parts and
- [Bartleys and Punt Arms, Durras Lake and Ocean](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bartleys-and-punt-arms-durras-lake-and-ocean/) - Sunday 10 September 2017 Photos by Carol and Karen M With winter blowing a soft retreat, 16 walkers set out for the Bartleys and Punt arms of Durras Lake on a 13 km walk. It was a lovely sunny day and a welcome break from the windy conditions of the last few weeks. The walk
- [Lilli Pilli Beach to Grandfather Gully Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lilli-pilli-beach-to-grandfather-gully-circuit/) - Thursday 7 September 2017 Photos by Wayne What a lovely walk it was. Commencing at Lilli Pilli beach, our happy group of 13 headed north, following the coastline, walking between the houses perched just back from the cliff edge and the edge itself. The views were wonderful. The different shades of blue and green were
- [Cyne Mallowes Creek Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cyne-mallowes-creek-paddle/) - Thursday 7 September Photos by Karen & Bob M The paddling bushwalkers braved the weather and squeezed a paddle into a calm period between high wind forecasts. The destination was Cyne Mallowes Creek at high tide. Starting at the little beach next to Nelligen boatramp, paddlers headed north to quickly exit the Clyde River into
- [Lunch and Trivia Afternoon](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lunch-and-trivia-afternoon/) - Wednesday 30 August 2017 Photo Bob M Instead of a bushwalk this week, 30 of us turned up at Malua Bay Bowling Club for lunch in the restaurant followed by an afternoon of Trivia. Lunch at the Club is always good value with a wide choice of Asian and western meals, lunch specials or a
- [Moruya River Ramble](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/moruya-river-ramble/) - Saturday 2 September 2017 Photos by Helen 20 members of the Bushwalkers headed off along the Moruya River on a perfect Spring Saturday morning. Walking across the bridge along river to the hospital, magnificent views with mirror images in the brilliant blue waters. We headed back through the crowded Riverside Park with the Moruya markets,
- [Bimberamala Mine from Browns Gully](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bimberamala-mine-from-browns-gully/) - Sunday 27 August 2017 Photos by Amanda & Denise Prior to starting out along the fire trails, the leader Mark read to us the following precis of the mine’s history, supplied by Val: “The Bimberamala Mines were worked between 1890 and 1915 from shafts and adits up to 100 m long. The veins were of
- [The Dreaming Track - Congo to Bingie](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/the-dreaming-track-congo-to-bingie/) - Wednesday 16 August 2017 Photos by Carol and Phillip Though dark clouds were threatening rain at our meeting point in Batemans Bay, by the time we reached the start of our walk at Congo, blue skies prevailed. From here, fifteen walkers set off from the northern end of the "Bingi Dreaming Track" heading toward Mullimburra
- [Richmond Beach Area](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/richmond-beach-area/) - Saturday 19 August 2017 No details received
- [Paradise South to Heinzs Road via Dolphin Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paradise-south-to-heinzs-road-via-dolphin-beach/) - Wednesday 2 August 2017 Photos by Carol, Shirley & Bob M 27 bushwalkers assembled on South Head Road in the fresh rain-washed morning air to start an interesting and varied 10 km walk led by Bob T. First stop was Dolphin Beach where Bob pointed out the many tracks left in the sand by numerous
- [Bengello Beach to Moruya Airport](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bengello-beach-to-moruya-airport/) - Sunday 13 August 2017 Photos by Phillip On a beautiful winter’s day 13 walkers set off from Broulee for a walk along Bengello Beach to Moruya Airport and back. Travelling down along the beach we were accompanied for three kilometres by a large pod of active dolphins surfing companionably the calm conditions of the beach
- [Termeil Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/termeil-mountain/) - Thursday 10 August 2017 Photos by Denise & Karen M Despite most of us being aware of Ian's reluctance to over-rate the grade and difficulty of his walks (note - forked tongue in both cheeks), 15 presented at the meeting place to offer ourselves as lab rats and join him for the event, half expecting
- [Latest News on Paper & Digital Topographic Maps](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/latest-news-on-paper-digital-topographic-maps/) - Here is a link to a presentation Rob L made to our January Quarterly Meeting about Topographic Maps. Paper and Digital Topographic Maps The link will also appear in the Mapped Walks Section of this website - password needed.
- [Blitz and McCardys Creek Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/blitz-and-mccardys-creek-road/) - Sunday 30 July 2017 Photos by Denise, Carol & Bob M On a beautiful winter’s day, 19 walkers set out on this energetic 10 km walk through the Currowan State Forest. We had the pleasant company of 4 new walkers who joined us to try out the Bay Bushwalkers on our visitor’s option. Starting off down Blitz
- [Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/eurobodalla-botanic-gardens/) - Thursday 27 July 2017 Photos by Carol & Karen M 26 members and visitors walked 7 kilometres of tracks through native bushland at the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens last week. The Gardens have a variety of walk tracks, which bushwalkers strung together to make a circuit from the Visitors Centre, past the Bird Hide and Sensory
- [Maloneys Murramarang Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-murramarang-circuit/) - Sunday 16 July 2017 Photos by Carol & Karen M A sunny crisp morning encouraged 26 members to head out with leaders Bob and Joan to make our way from Maloneys Beach into the Murramarang National Park. The track led through attractive forest where we stopped for a morning tea break, and then made our
- [No Name Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/no-name-mountain/) - Saturday 22 July 2017 Photos by Brian & Ian Six BBBW members – Dave, Rob, Amanda, Ian, Brian, and guest Martin - walked to the top of No Name Mountain to see perhaps why it is named No Name Mountain. The verdict? Well, we’re still wondering. But then, it was a perfect winter’s day for
- [Reedy Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/reedy-creek/) - Wednesday 19 July 2017 Photos by Donna and Brian The day started well, with the sparkling Tuross River and the rolling hills along Eurobodalla Road providing some of the best scenic driving in the area. Initially, the walk took us through knee-high undergrowth with just occasional glimpses of where a track once existed but soon
- [Dalmeny to Narooma](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/dalmeny-to-narooma-2/) - Thursday 13 July 2017 Photos by Donna
- [Depot Beach to Pebbly Beach the Long Way](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/depot-beach-to-pebbly-beach-the-long-way/) - Saturday 8 July 2017 Photos by Karen M & Donna It was a chilly start, but the promise of a fine winter's day brought 18 bushwalkers out for a leg stretch in Murramarang National Park. Starting out at Depot Beach we headed uphill to warm up and then followed forestry tracks through some lovely bush.
- [Steel Gully and Pistol Shot Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/steel-gully-and-pistol-shot-circuit/) - Wednesday 5 July 2017 Photos by Carol & Karen M Fourteen Batemans Bay Bushwalkers and two visitors set out on the 11.5 kilometre Steel Gully and Pistol Shot circuit in the Mogo State Forest. There were several long ascents at the beginning of the walk but at the top we were rewarded by interesting granite formations
- [Upper Reaches of Durras Lake and Benandarah Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/upper-reaches-of-durras-lake-and-benandarah-creek/) - Sunday 2 July 2017 Photos by Donna
- [Cowdroys Creek & Boxcutting Rainforest Walks](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cowdroys-creek-boxcutting-rainforest-walks/) - Wednesday 28 June 2017 Photos by Karen M 15 walkers including 3 visitors travelled down to Kianga this week to explore more tracks in the Bodalla State Forest. First stop was the Forestry Department's Boxcutting Rainforest walk. Recent logging right to the margins of this rainforest gully has opened up the canopy and is letting
- [McCardys Creek Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mccardys-creek-circuit/) - Sunday 25 June No report received
- [Mitchells Turquoise Ridge](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mitchells-turquoise-ridge/) - Thursday 22 June 2017 Photos by Karen M We have two bushwalking clubs in the Eurobodalla Shire – Batemans Bay Bushwalkers to the north and Dalmeny Narooma Bushwalkers to the south. This week both groups combined to do a joint 10 km walk in the Bodalla State Forest west of Dalmeny. The walk was originally explored
- [Waddell Mine and Shoebridge Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/waddell-mine-and-shoebridge-track-2/) - Saturday 17 June 2017 Photos by Phillip and Ian Six club members (David, Mark, Phillip, Bob, Lin and Ian) participated in this walk. The walk commences on the Araluen Road west of Goodenough Gully (height 100 m). As in most mountain walks the first part of the walk was upwards, first through a trackless little bit
- [Sea Acres and Blue Gums](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/sea-acres-and-blue-gums/) - Wednesday 14 June 2017 Photo by Phillip A brilliant South Coast winter’s day and 16 keen walkers set out to do an 11 km walk in Murramarang National Park. The morning sun was streaming through the trees as we walked along the forest road making the bush look fresh and welcoming and the sounds of
- [Wasp Head to North Head One Way](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wasp-head-to-north-head-one-way/) - Sunday 11 June 2017 Photos by Erika, Philip, Brian and Carol Brian led 15 walkers on what I consider to be one of the best walks our club offers to members each year. The 11km walk combines sections of a number of walks in the Murramarang National Park – Durras area, starting at Wasp Head
- [Durras Lake and Discovery Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/durras-lake-and-discovery-trail/) - Saturday 3 June 2017 We commenced our walk following the Discovery Trail with 16 walkers, heading towards Durras Lake. The Lake was looking quite spectacular, with absolutely no wind it allowed a picture perfect mirror image to reflect the shore line. This sight tempted many of our group to start clicking with their cameras, phones
- [Lemon Tree Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lemon-tree-creek-2/) - Thursday 8 June 2017 No report received
- [McKenzies Beach to Malua Bay Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mckenzies-beach-to-malua-bay-return/) - Wednesday 31 May 2017 Photos by Joe When we arrived at McKenzie’s Beach car park we were not only warmly welcomed by our walk leader Bev, she also arranged for our amusement, a number of dolphins to put on a show not very far from the beach. A great start for a wonderful walk. A
- [Bimberamala River and Cattlemans Fire Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bimberamala-river-and-cattlemans-fire-trail/) - Sunday 28 May 2017 Photos by Rodney A crisp sunny wintery morning, and six walkers started from Mogood Trig for the long descent to the Bimberamala River deep in the valley between their starting point and the main Budawang Range. Four experienced walkers and two visitors made a convivial group which maintained a spanking pace
- [Depot Beach to Pebbly Beach - Coast and Forest Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/depot-beach-to-pebbly-beach-coast-and-forest-circuit/) - Thursday 25 May 2017 Photos by Bob B Another absolutely perfect day when 27 bushwalkers led by Joan and Bob could not resist the 8 km walk from Depot Beach through bushland to Pebbly Beach. The walk began at the rainforest loop walk car park at Depot Beach, and then followed the road back up
- [Maloneys Beach to Square Head Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-to-square-head-circuit/) - Saturday 20 May 2017 Cancelled due to wet weather. To be rescheduled later this year.
- [Mullendaree Creek South Arm](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mullendaree-creek-south-arm/) - 17 May 2017 Photos by Bob T, Philip and Mary T Members understand that our leaders never deliberately mislead us about the walks they offer but sometimes ‘surprise’ walkers on the day. Today’s walk was one such occasion. Bob T led a walk along the Mullendaree Creek in the Mogo State Forest. Bob had advertised
- [To Paradise and Back](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/to-paradise-and-back/) - Sunday 14 May 2017 Photos by Mary T Although we perceive Paradise to be "up there", our leaders started the walk from the top and led us down, to the well-named Paradise Creek. This was an unusual move, but quite welcome, as we warmed up gently and then found a pleasant spot for a cuppa,
- [Broulee Island and Historic Grave](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-island-and-historic-grave/) - Thursday 11 May 2017 Photos by Donna and Mary T Another perfect autumn day welcomed 24 bushwalkers led by Bev Brazel on an adventure of walking to the top of Broulee Island to find a historic grave. This is the grave of Elizabeth Malebar who died 27 June 1842, aged 45 years. Elizabeth was the
- [Upper Endrick River (3 day pack walk)](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/upper-endrick-river-3-day-pack-walk/) - Wednesday 26 April to Friday 28 April 2017 Photos by Brian M The Endrick River is an eastern tributary of the Shoalhaven River. Its upper catchment is bounded by the Nerriga/Nowra Road and Endrick Fire Trail and it’s within the 70,000 hectare Budawang Wilderness Area. This is an area of solid rock plateau sandstone geology,
- [Ten Pin Bowling Afternoon Social Event](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ten-pin-bowling-afternoon-social-event/) - Wednesday 3 May 2017 Photos by Karen M and Mary T Wednesday was an afternoon Ten Pin Bowling social activity at the Dunn Lewis Centre in Ulladulla. 20 club members started the fun off with lunch at the Servo Club before meeting up at the bowling centre. Elizabeth had organised 2 games and afternoon tea
- [North Durras - Depot Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-depot-beach-circuit/) - Sunday 30 April 2017 Photos by Mary T This walk was led by Carol and numbered 17 participants including one visitor. The convoy of 4 cars travelled up the Princes Highway then branched off on Mt Agony Road to North Durras. Excellent walking conditions, a perfect day around 21 degrees. Walked along the beach then
- [Mogo Hill Night Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mogo-hill-night-walk/) - Wednesday 12 April 2017 As a passenger in the car of Ian and Lyn as we headed for the 7.30pm rendezvous with other members at Mogo Hill, I can honestly say that the strong rain on the car windscreen as we drove through Batemans Bay caused murmurs of possible disappointment if the walk needed to
- [Maloneys Beach - Murramarang National Park - Maloneys Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-murramarang-national-park-maloneys-beach/) - Wednesday 19 April 2017 Photos by Joan B and Philip I An absolutely perfect day for this beautiful walk. There were 15 walkers including a couple not seen for a while and also including a visitor. Starting at the Maloneys Beach barbecue site the group moved off along the back of local houses and then
- [Ode to Mount Buffalo](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ode-to-mount-buffalo/) - During our recent camp to the Victorian High Country, Ian was moved to pen his Ode to Mount Buffalo Well, hello Beautiful Mount Buffalo It’s been some time since we last climbed Your slopes and rocky topped plateau Since last, we see your forests burnt Oh, we hope some lessons learnt We’d hoped you were
- [Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pebbly-beach-to-snake-bay/) - Sunday 16 April 2017 Photos by Karen M, Karen C and Mary T Twenty Nine Batemans Bay Bushwalkers chose to spend their Easter Sunday outdoors, enjoying the glories of a perfect Autumn day. Easter celebrations mean different things to different people, but to bushwalkers there’s nothing better than surrounding themselves with the wonders of Nature.
- [Don Moir and Beyond](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/don-moir-and-beyond/) - 8 April 2017 Photos by Donna F, Erika and Mary T The Saturday walk this week was a revised version of Don Moir Hill. Due to wet conditions the previous week, the start was from the north end of Kioloa Beach . 19 walkers set out with leader Mary T through the ANU Research Station facility
- [Coles Creek Caves](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/coles-creek-caves/) - Sunday 2 April 2017 Photos by Mary T The walk on Sunday was to the Coles Creek area led by Dennis assisted by Nancy. 8 club members set out in mild conditions for the drive north of Milton. Once we left the cars the track into the creek area deteriorated rather badly and the
- [Tomakin Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tomakin-circuit/) - Sunday 19 March 2017 This walk had been preceded by days of rain and more rain was forecast. 7 walkers set off in fair weather and enjoyed the sands of Tomakin Beach and the Tomaga River at low tide. The forecast was correct and a well saturated group enjoyed morning tea at the Rivermouth Cafe
- [Broulee Island to Mossy Cafe](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/broulee-island-to-mossy-cafe/) - 22 March 2017 Photo by Bob B Sunshine and high spirits surrounded four intrepid walkers led by Barbara as they left Broulee Surf Club and headed up the hill to the viewing platform of the coastline south towards Moruya Airport and beyond. The gentle walk then proceeded to the beach and along to Broulee Island
- [Cullendulla Boardwalk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-boardwalk/) - 25 March 2017 Photo by Joan After recent days of uncertain weather with afternoon downpours but on a clear lightly overcast morning there were five walkers keen to get out and about on the walk led by Bob and Joan. Beginning from the car park at the bridge the group began the walk along the
- [Merry Beach, Pretty Beach, Snapper Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/merry-beach-pretty-beach-snapper-point/) - 5 March 2017 Parking just behind Merry Beach, the sound of the pounding surf reached the 25 walkers well before they headed down to the beach itself. Strong gusty wind had turned the ocean into a sea of white caps, and large dumping waves had disgorged seaweed and small dead jellyfish onto the sand. Once
- [East Nelligen - Sproxton Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/east-nelligen-sproxton-circuit/) - Thursday 2nd March 2017 Photos by Bob T 20 keen young bushwalkers, all under 90, with only one "pup" under 60, set out to walk some tracks in East Nelligen, led by the very experienced "Queen of the Bush", Valerie. Conversations soon ignited, with topics wide-ranging as usual, punctuated by observations of rare, unusual or
- [Snake Flat to Trunketabella via Bowns Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/snake-flat-to-trunketabella-via-bowns-creek/) - Monday 27 February 2017 Photos by Bob M and Ian Monday’s paddle was a convivial affair, as 7 kayaks launched from Snake Flat on the Tuross River and headed south towards the Tuross Lake system. This was the first time most of us had paddled this lower section of the river, and we explored a
- [Bingie - Coila Walk, Paddle and BBQ](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bingie-coila-walk-paddle-and-bbq/) - Sunday 19 February 2017 Photo by Karen M Over 30 walkers and paddlers met at Bingie on Sunday for a 6 km walk followed by a paddle on Coila Lake. Rob led the large group from Bingie Point south along the Dreaming Track which weaves its way across headlands overlooking the ocean, down to rocky
- [Monga Rainforests](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/monga-rainforests/) - Sunday 12 February 2017 Photos by Amanda, Lin and Philip The heavily forested headwaters of the Mongarlowe River lie on the southern tableland just over the escarpment south of the Clyde Mountain. The area was State Forest with a history of 150 years of timber cutting. In the year 2000 it was dedicated as National Park.
- [Three Beaches Walk and Sausage Sizzle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/three-beaches-walk-and-sausage-sizzle-2/) - Sunday 29 January 2017 Photos by Lyn Lyn and Barry once again hosted this popular afternoon at their home overlooking the ocean. 60 walkers split into 3 groups of varying grades and set off to enjoy nearby beaches and cliff top tracks. The day was neither raining nor hot, just perfect for a scenic scramble along
- [Bawley Point to Meroo Lake Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bawley-point-to-meroo-lake-return/) - Sunday 5 February 2017 Photos by Karen C What a lovely walk for 11 keen bushwalkers and one visitor despite weather forecasts of a day with high temperatures over 30 degrees. The day was indeed a lovely surprise with some cloud and coastal breezes which encouraged each and every one to enjoy the walk. The
- [Sugarloaf Creek Tributary](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/sugarloaf-creek-tributary/) - Wednesday 7 December 2016 Photos by Philip, Erika and Bob T The last bush walk of 2016 started from a cleared area just off the Kings Highway about a kilometre east of Pooh’s Corner, on the slopes of the Clyde Mountain. The group of five set off in a gentle morning mist under the low
- [Bermagui Paddle Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bermagui-paddle-camp/) - Friday 2 - Monday 5 December 2016 Photos by Mary and Karen M 15 paddling bushwalkers met at Bermagui last weekend for 2 days of kayaking on Wallaga Lake and the Bermagui River. Our campsite at Regatta Point is on the shore of Wallaga Lake, so we didn’t have to go far to launch on
- [Mogo Goldfields Bushwalk and a bit further](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mogo-goldfields-bushwalk-and-a-bit-further/) - Thursday 1 December 2016 Photos by Karen M A happy group of 14 bushwalkers met at Mogo to begin the first walk of summer led by Bev B to the start of the track near the entrance to the Mogo Goldfield Village and into the Mogo State Forest. This track wanders through lush bushland around
- [Lake Durras and Coastal Highlights](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lake-durras-and-coastal-highlights/) - Sunday 4 December 2016 Photos by Donna and Mary T Geoff and Elizabeth led 12 hikers on a walk that lived up to its name – “Durras Lake and Coastal Highlights”. The day started out getting progressively hotter but our walk took us through shady forests down to the shoreline of Lake Durras. This was
- [Diamond Coondella Burra Creeks](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/diamond-coondella-burra-creeks/) - Saturday/Sunday 26/27 November 2016 Photos by Ian, Brian and Simon Twenty kilometres directly west of Moruya lies the 18,000 hectare Burra Oualla Wilderness within the Deua National Park. This area has not previously been explored by the Club. Indeed, because of its rugged nature, and a massive rock barrier on its eastern edge which restricts
- [Barling's Beach to Burrewarra Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/barlings-beach-to-burrewarra-point/) - Saturday 26 November 2016 Photos by Ruth and Karen M 13 Batemans Bay Bushwalkers enjoyed a 9 km stroll along the coast between Barlings Beach and Guerilla Bay on the weekend. The weather was mild with a cool breeze which was fortunate as the track is relatively hilly. The walk initially passes through land owned
- [Murramarang and Fire Break Roads](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/murramurang-and-fire-break-roads/) - Sunday 20 November 2016 Photos by Karen C Gathering by the riverbank in Batemans Bay we felt sure that today's walk would be a good one! So off we set, thirteen of us, the walk start point being the forest in the Brooman area. Having parked the cars it was not long before we crossed
- [The Secret Door](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/the-secret-door/) - Wednesday 23 November 2016 Photos by Helen, Brian and Mary T Walk Leader Brian called his walk The Secret Door because the start point is a very overgrown track off Mt Agony Road, North Durras – hard to find, even if you know what you’re looking for. But Brian had no trouble locating it today
- [Corn Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/corn-trail/) - Sunday 13 November 2016 Photos by Amanda Thirteen walkers turned up to walk the 14 km of The Corn Trail, 10 BBBW members and three guests. Using a “passenger trains” and “freight trains” analogy helped explain to participants how the car shuffle was to work – well, sort of. We unceremoniously dumped most of
- [Merry Beach to Bawley Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/merry-beach-to-bawley-point/) - Thursday 17 November 2016 Photos by Mary M and Mary T The mid week club walk of 18 members was from Merry Beach to Bawley Point, a distance of 9 km. A car shuffle ensured we did not have to walk twice this distance and allowed for a leisurely lunch at the end on the
- [Musgrave Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/musgrave-creek/) - Sunday 6 November 2016 As we 11 members led by "Dauntless" Pat began the descent to Musgrave Creek, we passed through large patches of Tetratheca Thymifolia, their masses of mauve flowers lending a summery feel to the dry bush. Once in the creek and heading downstream, we enjoyed many bird calls, and a Scarlet Honeyeater
- [Ulladulla Fossil and Wildflower Walks](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/ulladulla-fossil-and-wildflower-walks/) - Sunday 9 October 2016 Photos by Mike and Joan On Sunday October 9th our scheduled walk was a bit different to the usual club activity. Fourteen participants travelled to Ulladulla, where we were met in Brodie Park by Phil Smart, a volunteer guide with the Gondwana Coast Fossil Walk Project Phil began with a brief
- [Tuross Head Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tuross-head-circuit/) - Thursday 3 November 2016 Photos by Karen M Our walk commenced in Tuross heading along the ridge overlooking Tuross Lake, our first point of interest being a view across to Horse Island before heading further around to historic Tuross House built by the Mylott family (early settlers in the area) with the original heritage listed
- [Goulburn Social Weekend](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/goulburn-social-weekend/) - Friday 21, Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 October 2016 30 Bushwalkers travelled to Goulburn on the weekend of 22-23 October to explore this historic inland city and its surrounds. After nearly running out of water in the early part of this century, Goulburn is now linked to Sydney's water supply and after recent rain, is
- [Bolaro Mountain and Hanns Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bollaro-mountain-and-hanns-road/) - Saturday 29 October 2016 Photos by Bob M, Helen and Mary After a bit of a drive on dusty roads, through several creek crossings in lovely country and the “car shuffle from hell” we arrived at the beginning of the walk ready for a good 16km hike. Described as a ”good uphill walk”, Bolaro Mountain
- [Dalmeny to Narooma](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/dalmeny-to-narooma/) - Wednesday 26 October 2016 Photos by Mary and Erika Seventeen club members walked the cycle/walkway from Dalmeny to Apex Park, Narooma. The walk started out with overcast skies which apart for some very warm bursts of sunshine and humidity, remained so most of the way. We were shadowed by several whales some quite far out to
- [Marilyn's Pillar to Post](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/marilyns-pillar-to-post/) - Thursday 20 October 2016 Photos by Mary and Ainslie Val led 11 walkers on a pleasant hike off Marilyn’s Road near the Clyde River. The walk followed forest roads and offered great views of Pigeon House and the Castle as well as taking us along the Clyde River. The highlight for the nature lovers was
- [Georges Track - Diamond Creek End](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/georges-track-diamond-creek-end/) - Saturday 15 October 2016 Photos by Bob T and Amanda Len along with 6 members and 2 visitors (Betty, Bob, Janet, Sharon, Martin, Glen, Amanda, Glenn) drove out along dirt roads and fire trails to start the walk. We followed an old horse trail, crossed a picturesque creek passing yellow pea flowers, pink flowers listening to
- [Meroo Lake to Termeil Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/meroo-lake-to-termeil-point/) - Wednesday 12 October 2016 Photos by Mary and Karen C Meroo Lake to Termeil Point walk was led by Karen C who knows this area well, and decided not to start as planned at Bawley Point to avoid the lake entrance which was still flowing out. Fourteen members enjoyed a warm sunny day on a lovely
- [Kioloa ANU Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/kioloa-anu-circuit/) - Thursday 6 October 2016 Photos by Helen and Karen M It was perfect weather for a brisk 16 km walk as Mary led eleven members east along Bucks Road towards Kioloa beach. The forest rang with bird song and the winter rains have encouraged a profusion of wild flowers, even the cabbage palms were flowering.
- [Currockbilly Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/currockbilly-mountain/) - Thursday 6 October 2016 Photos by Ian and Bob T When setting out to climb Currockbilly Mountain, we expected to work for it. Our expectations in that regard were greatly exceeded. Approaching from the west, we toiled up increasingly steep inclines, to the top of a small knoll, jokingly named "base camp 1". Then a
- [Deep Creek Dam to Tomaga River](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/deep-creek-dam-to-tomaga-river/) - Sunday 25 September 2016 Photos by Karen M This walk was led by Mark and numbered 20 participants. The departure point was at the intersection of the Ridge Road and Dog Trap Road. Weather conditions ideal, about 21 degrees. We followed Dog Trap for a while then branched out to view a portion of the Deep
- [Upper Coila Creek Catchment](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/upper-coila-creek-catchment-2/) - Saturday 1 October 2016 Photos by Mary, Donna, Karen M Rob led the weekend club walk to the Upper Coila Creek Catchment. 18 members drove south to the Western Boundary Road to energetically walk forest roads and bike tracks, the latter obviously not used in recent times. We descended fairly steep tracks to creek beds
- [Spring Creek Fire Trail - Orchids](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/spring-creek-fire-trail-orchids/) - Wednesday 28 September 2016 Photos by Mike, Mary, Karen M The object of Wednesday’s Batemans Bay Bushwalkers excursion was to locate a remote creek in the Currowan State Forest and see if we could find some flowering rock orchids. Our leader Betty had been there many times before and led us unerringly along an old
- [Golden Gully](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/golden-gully/) - Saturday 17 September 2016 Photos by Mary and Carol We were warned about the hills before the walk, and yes, it was true, we had a good 10-11kms work out on Saturday! Nine walkers enjoyed the Golden Gully walk in the state forest near Hawdons Road in Moruya, on good tracks with filtered views of
- [Forest Walk - Bevian and Ridge Roads](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/forest-walk-bevian-and-ridge-roads/) - Wednesday 14 September 2016 Photos by Carol and Karen C For days, rain had been promised for Wednesday 14 September. 9 intrepid walkers went on the programmed 7.5 km walk and were rewarded not only with lovely sunny weather but also with Mogo State Forest at its Spring best (wattle, purple native iris and pink
- [Little Forest Plateau](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/little-forest-plateau/) - Sunday 11 September 2016 Photos by Mike and Carol From the park with the huge fig tree in Milton we looked west to see Little Forest Plateau with its sharp cliff at the southern end. This marks Florance Head, our walk destination. This easy level walk had thirteen members who were attracted by the promise
- [Cullendulla Nature Reserve](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/cullendulla-nature-reserve/) - Wednesday 31 August 2016 Photos by Karen M This was the last day of winter and perfect for the group of 13 led by Joan through Cullendulla Nature Reserve. The track wanders through Spotted Gum bushland with expansive views north of Long Beach and comes to the end of the clifftop of Square Head. After admiring
- [Two Granite Knolls and a Standing Stone](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/two-granite-knolls-and-a-standing-stone/) - Sunday 11 September 2016 Photos by Helen and Karen M One dozen Batemans Bay Bushwalkers completed a 5 km circuit walk in the Mogo State Forest north west of Mt Pollwombera. As the walk name suggests, the circuit took in the interesting rock formations and westerly views from 2 granite topped hills. Although the walk
- [Blue Gums and Birds](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/blue-gums-and-birds/) - Thursday 8 September Pat's walk in the Benandarah area of the state forest this week was very pleasant and still wearing its morning dew as we set out. We followed old trails and a new little track through the pretty bush. Adding to the bush's freshness were the variety of bird calls up in the high tree-canopy as they called out
- [Lemon Tree Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lemon-tree-creek/) - Saturday 3 September Cancelled, due to poor weather
- [Pigeon House Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pigeon-house-mountain/) - Sunday 28 August 2016 Photos by Amanda The Pigeon House walk is one of the best walks in this area for those who like to ascend a little mountain for some wonderful views. Geoff and Elizabeth led the group of 12 Batemans Bay Bushwalkers, including some who had never been up on top of Pigeon House before.
- [Lawlers Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/lawlers-creek/) - Thursday 25 August 2016 Photos by Karen M 13 bushwalkers scored a clear sunny day to explore this 10km walk in Bodalla State Forest, led by Rob. After crossing Lawlers Creek, we ascended virtually the only hill on the walk to the ridge. Then we strolled through groves of flowering wattle, encountering a few undulations, and passing
- [Mackenzies Beach to Circuit Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mackenzies-beach-to-circuit-beach/) - Saturday 20 August 2016 Photos by Karen M The spectacular scenery on Saturday’s bushwalk was proof enough to all 19 bushwalkers of why they chose to live where they live! The walk started under a clear blue sky at Mackenzies Beach, and we were soon heading on our way to Pretty Point. A couple of
- [Turlinjah Tracks](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/turlinjah-tracks/) - Wednesday 17 August 2016 Photos by Karen C Fourteen walkers made the best of the excellent weather to explore an area of Moruya State Forest near Turlinjah. Using some motorcycle tracks (thankfully no two wheeled vehicles were encountered), some dirt roads, namely Kays and Triangle, Bob led us around forest close to Coila Creek’s tributaries.
- [Nelligen to Clyde River National Park](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/nelligen-to-clyde-river-national-park/) - Thursday 11 August 2016 Photos by Donna and Karen M Mary and Stan led a group of 11 bushwalkers on a 12 kilometre circuit walk from Nelligen township to Clyde River National Park. The group walked along well-formed hilly trails with a little bush bashing thrown in for good measure. It was a perfect sunny
- [Wog Wog to Yadboro](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wog-wog-to-yadboro/) - Monday 8 - Wednesday 10 August 2016 Photos supplied by Ian The Club last walked this route, a classic NSW pack walk in rugged wilderness, in June 2012 and a report of that venture can be read on the Club’s web page. On this occasion five Club members (Wendy, Bronwyn, Simon, Doug and myself) planned
- [Illawong Nature Reserve and Candlagan Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/illawong-nature-reserve-and-candlagan-creek/) - Saturday 6 August 2016 Photos by Karen M and Donna 20 bushwalkers walked to a little-known and seldom-visited nature reserve on Saturday. Karen M led the group through Broulee village to The Bower private property which gives access to the Illawong Nature Reserve, a 51 hectare block of land and swamp administered by NSW National
- [Skidridge Road, Myrtle Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/skidridge-road-myrtle-beach-circuit/) - Wednesday 3 August 2016 Photos by Karen & Bob M, and Donna Karen C proposed a “scenic pleasant walk in Murramarang National Park” for a group of 22 hikers and it was delivered. The initial cloudy cold weather quickly cleared to a sunny warm day. Our hike along roads and tracks was in forest from
- [Potato Point Forest, Lake and Beach](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/potato-point-forest-lake-and-beach/) - Sunday 31 July 2016 Photos by Karen M Our weekend walk attracted 20 members on a 10km circuit through Bodalla State Forest and Eurobodalla National Park off Potato Point Road. Near Lake Tarourga an emu ran across the track in front of us and another ran across the track near Jemisons Point towards the end of
- [Benandarah Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/benandarah-forest/) - Thursday 28 July 2016 Photos by Donna Twenty members and two visitors participated in a club walk led by Betty on Thursday through the western region of the Benandarah State Forest accessed via Shannons Road. This walk was mainly undulating along the various bike tracks and forestry fire trails of the area, weaving through the
- [Malua Bay to Mosquito Bay Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/malua-bay-to-mosquito-bay-return/) - Wednesday 8 June 2016 Photos by Lesley No report received, but a big thank you to Jean for leading this Easy/Medium Walk along the Batemans Bay coastline. Ed
- [Tolwong Mine Shoalhaven River](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tolwong-mine-shoalhaven-river/) - Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July 2016 No report received
- [Clyde Mountain to Misty Mountain](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/clyde-mountain-to-misty-mountain/) - Saturday 23 July 2016 Photos by Rob L You know you are on an Ian B ‘Hard Walk’ when you leave a perfectly good forest road and jump straight into bush bashing in the first five minutes. This was the start to a very interesting and challenging hike for 10 members. The rainy weather all
- [Upper Coila Creek Catchment](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/upper-coila-creek-catchment/) - Wednesday 20 July 2016 Postponed due to wet weather
- [Downfall Fire Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/downfall-fire-trail/) - Thursday 14 July 2016 Photos by Ian, Donna, Bob T The Downfall Firetrail follows a ridgeline parallel and south of the Kings Highway between Black Flat Road and Western Distributor. The climb to the ridgetop and a few ups and downs along the ridgetop open up the arteries, but otherwise the route is pleasant. Most
- [Barlings to Burrewarra Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/barlings-to-burrewarra-return-2/) - Wednesday 6 July 2016 Postponed to due to wet weather
- [18 Mile Peg - Big Spotted Gum](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/18-mile-peg-big-spotted-gum/) - Sunday 3 July 2016 Photos by Joan Joan led 14 walkers, including 4 new visitors, on a very enjoyable 4km hike to visit ‘Old Blotchy’, the giant Spotted Gum in the Murramarang National Park. The 18 Mile Peg turnoff signpost at the Princes Highway is gone and we suspect the National Park Service feels the
- [Maloneys Beach Square Head Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-square-head-circuit/) - Thursday 30 June 2016 Photos by Donna On a cold overcast day 7 bushwalkers scrambled around rocks of different shapes, sizes and colours just below the cliff line of Maloneys Beach. The recent heavy storm had taken away sand and revealed more protruding rocks than normal as well as household items including 2 outdoor chairs
- [Waddell Mine and Shoebridge Track](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/waddell-mine-and-shoebridge-track/) - Saturday 25 June 2016 Unfortunately I did not get anyone contacting me saying they would join my Waddell Mine walk. I filled in the day by doing some more exploring in the area. Weather was perfect for this exploration. At one of the mine sites I found an old hut site with the remains of
- [Back to the Buckenbowra](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/back-to-the-buckenbowra/) - Wednesday 22 June 2016 Postponed due to slippery conditions after heavy rain on the Misty Mountain Road.
- [Moruya Airport to Mossy Point Muffins](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/moruya-airport-to-mossy-point-muffins/) - Sunday 19 June 2016 Photos by Joan and Donna Despite weather forecasts for quite a wet day in our area of the south coast there were nine hardy bushwalkers, led by Bev, who set off under a grey sky with no rain at that time to begin the walk inland from Moruya Airport to Mossy
- [Bawley Point to Termeil Point Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/bawley-point-to-termeil-point-circuit/) - Thursday 16 June 2016 Photos by Donna No report received, but a big thank you to Karen C for leading this Medium Walk. Ed
- [Point Upright](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/point-upright/) - Saturday 11 June 2016 Ainslie and Mike led a total of nine fortunate souls on a most enjoyable walk. We were tested by some slippery rocks as we made our way around the base of Point Upright. We enjoyed spectacular coastal views all the way to Mount Dromedary on a perfect winter's day. After a well
- [Gulaga (Old Mt Dromedary)](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/gulaga-old-mt-dromedary/) - Saturday 28 May 2016 Photos by Karen M On the coldest Saturday yet, nine bushwalkers headed south on a very crisp morning to climb that well-known mountain rising from the dairy pastures around Tilba. Even on this chilly morning there were several other groups either trudging or running up and down the mountain. And some
- [Deep Creek Dam Circumnavigation](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/deep-creek-dam-circumnavigation/) - Wednesday 25 May 2016 Photos by Donna Ten Batemans Bay Bushwalkers enjoyed the bushland amidst a variety of bird calls as they walked around Deep Creek Dam this week. It was mostly on undulating track. Above the dam everyone paused to read the information panels about its supply etc. Some admired the pretty shades of
- [Tracks and Mines Near Moruya](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tracks-and-mines-near-moruya/) - Sunday 22 May 2016 Photos by Karen M Bob T led a group of 17 walkers on a very interesting hike to the abandoned gold mines near Moruya. Bob did an amazing job of navigating us directly to the old workings on a 6km hike with only small sections of track to follow. Everyone was impressed
- [Saltwater Creek Area](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/saltwater-creek-area/) - Thursday 19 May 2016 Photos by Bob M Betty led us on a 13km tour around Mogo State Forest near Saltwater Road and Saltwater Creek in fine sunny autumn weather. As is usual with Betty's walks, it was a good leg stretch with some sizeable hills. We just managed to get the walk in before
- [Shallow Crossing to Currowan Creek Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/shallow-crossing-to-currowan-creek-paddle/) - Friday 20 May 2016 Photos by Linda and Karen M
- [Billy's Hut Short Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/billys-hut-short-walk/) - Wednesday 11 May 2016 Photos by Ken and Karen C This walk was led by Jill and John and numbered 12 participants including 3 visitors. Conditions ideal, about 21 degrees, sunny and bright. We followed a combination of firebreak roads and bush tracks, a circular itinerary, initially downhill, then uphill on the way back. The
- [Wallaga Lake to Bermagui Coastal Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wallaga-lake-to-bermagui-coastal-walk-2/) - Sunday 15 May 2016 Photos by Kay After admiring the serenity of the waters, bird life and distant mountains, seven walkers set off across Wallaga Lake boardwalk in a southerly direction. Thence a coastal forest was entered on a track that weaved in and out of it, for most of the journey.It was a balmy autumn day with
- [Paddle to Pelican Inlet](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paddle-to-pelican-inlet/) - Tuesday 22 March 2016 Photos by Ian B
- [Kellys Mine](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/kellys-mine/) - Sunday 8 May 2016 Photos by Karen M Despite ominously clouded skies, Geoff & Elizabeth bravely accepted the conditions and the company of 11 other members to lead their walk into the forest west of Mogo. Serenaded at times by the chatter of Rainbow Lorikeets, and possibly some Swift Parrots, (I’m sure I heard 21)
- [Pretty Beach, Mount Durras Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pretty-beach-mount-durras-circuit/) - Thursday 5 May 2016 Photos by Brian and Karen M Thursday dawned a clear bright day and thirteen walkers travelled to Pretty Beach to enjoy a walk in the iconic Murramarang National Park. It might have been a chilly start to the day, but very soon layers of clothes were shed as we warmed up
- [Micalong Creek, Wee Jasper Camp](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/micalong-creek-wee-jasper-camp/) - Thursday 28 April - Tuesday 3 May 2016 Words by Rodney, Photos by Karen M and Rodney On the Thursday afternoon thirteen campers arrived at the beautiful campsite at Micalong Creek, a stunningly picturesque spot on a tributary of the Goodradigbee River, west of Canberra across the Brindabellas. Upstream of the site, within two hundred
- [Buckenbowra Farm Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/buckenbowra-farm-walk/) - Wednesday 27 April 2016 Photos by Mary T A group of six walkers were led by Ian H for the midweek club walk. We had been invited to enjoy this beautiful, working property on the Buckenbowra River by its owner, Jane. Our walk started near the main homestead and then across large fenced, grassy paddocks,
- [Quandolo and South Head](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/quandolo-and-south-head/) - Saturday 30 April 2016 Photos by Bob T, Irene's daughter and granddaughter On 30 April, one of our venerable leaders took a group of enthusiastic walkers around the Moruya Heads area. At only 87, Irene set a brisk pace, while showing us the bower of a male Satin Bower bird, then explained the odd aerial
- [Dalmeny, Mummaga and Brou](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/dalmeny-mummaga-and-brou/) - Sunday 24 April 2016 Photos by Mary T and Karen M A group of eighteen club members were led by Karen M for the Anzac weekend club walk. We started at the Dalmeny car park near the bridge and entered the Eurobodalla National Park. The beginning of the walk meandered through quite heavy undergrowth and
- [Tasmanian Safari](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/tasmanian-safari/) - Thursday 18 February - Monday 22 March 2017 Photos by Donna, Gerri, Rodney, Helen and Lesley Led by Jill and John, the 5 week Tasmanian Safari commenced at Launceston, and headed down the east coast to St Helens and the Blue Tiers, starting with a series of shorter walks suitable for all participants. The group then moved further
- [Upper Durras Lake and Benandarah Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/upper-durras-lake-and-benandarah-creek/) - Thursday 21 April 2016 Photos by Karen C 9 walkers enjoyed some easy walking through old logged areas, now part of Murramarang National Park, among crazy twisted and multi trunk Spotted Gums. Great spot for Cymbidium suave and maybe Rats Tail Orchids on the casuarinas in Spring and possibly Ironbark Orchids as well, and all so
- [North Durras Lake Walking Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/north-durras-lake-walking-trail/) - Wednesday 13 April 2016 Photos by Donna and Karen Mary T led 11 walkers on a very pleasant 15km hike along the shores of Durras Lake. The well-defined trail took us through some majestic Spotted Gum groves with numerous sites where we met the shoreline and a number of walkers reached for their cameras. While
- [Barlings to Burrewarra Return](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/barlings-to-burrewarra-return/) - Sunday 10 April 2016 Walk postponed due to George Bass Drive being closed for the Batemans Bay Triathlon event. Look out for it again later in the year.
- [Long Beach, Square Head Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/long-beach-square-head-circuit/) - Thursday 7 April 2016 Photos by Donna Ten Bateman Bay Bushwalkers set out from Long Beach on Thursday morning, walking along the coast toward Cullendulla. After the previous day's mid 30’s temperatures the weather was just about perfect for bushwalking. The scenery, as normal for the Eurobodalla coast, superb, with the sound of the bay water
- [Monga Forest Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/monga-forest-walk/) - Saturday 2 April 2016 Photos by Karen & Bob M
- [Maulbrooks Road, Mogo State Forest](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maulbrooks-road-mogo-state-forest/) - Wednesday 30 March 2016 Photos by Mary T On Wednesday 30th a happy band of BBBWalkers explored a section of Mogo State Forest. Ably led by Rob, we bush bashed (gently) for one and half kilometres, crossed creek beds, climbed interesting rock formations and "rediscovered " a line of Callistemon rigida (Rigid bottlebrush) rarely found in these
- [Wallaga Lake to Bermagui Coastal Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wallaga-lake-to-bermagui-coastal-walk/) - Sunday 27 March 2016 Postponed due to insufficient number of walkers. Re-scheduled on the next Walks Program
- [Monga National Park Pinkwood Viewing](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/monga-national-park-pinkwood-viewing/) - Saturday 19 March 2016 Photos by Kay 9 happy walkers set off from Batemans Bay to visit the plumwood trees in bloom at Monga National Park at the top of the Clyde Mountain. We parked at the Mongarlowe River Picnic Area and began the first part of the walk to Penance Grove. The path wound
- [Pig Road, No. 4 Logging Road Plus Creek Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/pig-road-no-4-logging-road-plus-creek-walk/) - Thursday 24 March 2016 Photos by Karen & Bob M A group of four eager club members were led by Len for the Thursday club walk that started at Pig Road in the Currowan State Forest area. Pig Road is a good forest road that ascends steadily and then rather steeply in some parts, past
- [Deua River and Pinkwood Creek](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/deua-river-and-pinkwood-creek/) - Sunday 6 March 2016 Photos by Bob T Though the forecast maximum temperature for the day was high, in the upper Deua River and Pinkwood Creek, the air was in the low 20's and the water in the mid teens - perfect for our excursion. As we walked and waded, the cascades chuckled, the brook
- [Wetlands Paddle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/wetlands-paddle/) - Tuesday 8 March 2016 Photos by Karen M
- [Mogo State Forest New Walk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/mogo-state-forest-new-walk/) - Thursday 10 March 2016 Photo by Karen M Betty led 10 walkers on a very pleasant 8km hike in the Mogo State Forest off Runnyford Road. The weather was kind to us and remained overcast, keeping the temperature down. This was an easy paced walk along good tracks and forest roads with only a few
- [Carters Creek Rainforest from Boundary Fire Trail](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/carters-creek-rainforest-from-boundary-fire-trail/) - Sunday 13 March 2016 Walk cancelled due to injured leader. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery Val!
- [Surf Beach Circuit](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/surf-beach-circuit/) - Wednesday 16 March 2016 Photos by Bob and Karen M Brian and Chris led a select group of Batemans Bay Bushwalkers on their local walk through the wilds of Surf Beach mid week. Walkers ducked and dived up streets, through bush reserves, behind house, over a creek, eventually ending up at Wimbie Beach for morning
- [Clyde River Shoreline](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/clyde-river-shoreline/) - Wednesday 2 March 2016 Photos by Karen M Batemans Bay Bushwalkers stayed close to home on Wednesday and explored the peninsula that juts into the Clyde River off Rotary Drive. Much of the area is called Clyde River National Park and 7 members walked a 10km loop, along the shoreline at low tide, around the
- [Maloneys Beach to North Head](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/maloneys-beach-to-north-head/) - Sunday 28 February 2016 Photos by Bob M 19 bushwalkers turned out on the weekend for a 9km walk from Maloneys Beach to North Head in Murramarang National Park. The walk features great views of Batemans Bay from various vantage points, several deserted beaches and forested headlands. Karen M
- [Deep Creek to Dunns Creek Road](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/deep-creek-to-dunns-creek-road/) - Thursday 25 February 2016 Cancelled due to hot weather
- [Afternoon Walk Mullimburra Point to Bingie Point](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/afternoon-walk-mullimburra-point-to-bingie-point/) - Sunday 20 February 2016 No report received.
- [A Broulee Wander](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/a-broulee-wander/) - Wednesday 17 February 2016 Photos by Karen M On Thursday 17 February 18 walkers gathered at Barbara's home to do an afternoon circuit of Broulee Island. Interestingly, Barbara's home is on the site of the first courthouse and lockup in Broulee. Barbara read us some of the history of the area and particularly of the
- [Currowan Creek Meander](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/currowan-creek-meander/) - Sunday 14 February 2016 Photos by Bob T Cliff led 11 walkers from his lovely property on the Western Distributor along an unnamed creek, aptly christened Williams Creek. We rock-hopped and scrambled up and down the banks, around large pools including "Bob's Pool", and stopped to admire a remarkable pancake pile of hardened shale named
- [Paddling Caseys Beach and the Moruya River](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/paddling-caseys-beach-and-the-moruya-river/) - February 2016 Our formal paddling program has been suspended this half year because of falling numbers on paddles in 2015. However Ian has already organised 2 impromptu outings, with a third on Tuesday 8 March.......(Ed) Photo by Lin Four of us paddled last Tuesday 2 February - Stan, Len, Lin and myself. We launched from
- [History Tour of Nelligen and a Short Bushwalk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/history-tour-of-nelligen-and-a-short-bushwalk/) - Thursday 11 February 2016 Photos by The Bay Post and Karen M The pretty little village of Nelligen and surrounds was the subject of Batemans Bay Bushwalkers' midweek walk. 27 walkers enjoyed a relaxed exploration of both sides of the river, led by Nelligen locals Mary and Stan. Mary painted a vivid picture of the
- [Three Beaches Walk and Sausage Sizzle](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/three-beaches-walk-and-sausage-sizzle/) - Sunday 7 February 2016 Photos by Judith
- [South Durras](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/south-durras/) - Wednesday 3 February 2016 Photos by Donna Starting from the carpark at the South Durras ocean boat ramp, Ainslie and Mike took 18 other members and 2 visitors on a 5km morning circuit around Wasp Head at South Durras. At Mill Beach the group passed the site of the timber mill closed down in 1929,
- [Surfside and Cullendulla Boardwalk](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/surfside-and-cullendulla-boardwalk/) - Sunday 31 January 2016 Photos by Mary M and Karen M After a splendid show of lightning as well as heavy rain during the night, we faced the morning with some trepidation, but it turned out to be a beautiful day for our first walk of the year. Eighteen walkers set out bright and early

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- [25 Year Membership Anniversaries 2020](https://baybushwalkers.org.au/25-year-membership-anniversaries-2020/) - 2020 sees 3 members attaining 25 years membership of Batemans Bay Bushwalkers: Karen Cockerill Ainslie Morris Mike Reynolds KAREN joined BBBW in May 1994, and led her first walk in Summer 1998 - Around Milo Trig in Monga NP. Since then Karen has led a walk or two every quarter (to date 101 walks over the
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