Welcome to Hunter Area Walkabout Club

Welcome to Hunter Area Walkabout ClubWelcome to Hunter Area Walkabout ClubWelcome to Hunter Area Walkabout Club

Welcome to Hunter Area Walkabout Club

Welcome to Hunter Area Walkabout ClubWelcome to Hunter Area Walkabout ClubWelcome to Hunter Area Walkabout Club

About Us

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The Hunter Area Walkabout Club Inc. has been engaged in bushwalking activities since 1970. The club is affiliated with  Bushwalking NSW Inc. and conducts walks in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Central Coast and occasionally in the Sydney Areas.


DAY WALKS


Sunday  -  full day walk each week. Usually a bush walk within comfortable travelling distance.


Summer Months  -  twilight walk Thursday evening once every fortnight followed by dinner at a pub or other inexpensive venue.


The walks program (below) indicates the scheduled walk, grade (degree of difficulty for each walk), the name of the leader and a telephone contact. People who wish to join the Sunday walk are required to phone the leader at least two days in advance.Please view the Walker Guidelines and Equipment Advice sections of this web site for further information.
Visitors are always welcome and can participate in up to three activities prior to joining the club.


ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

The club usually has a one week summer excursion each year to Kosciusko National Park, with ski-lodge accommodation. The lodge is used as a home base whilst the group walks in the surrounding areas.


Excursions to other regions are conducted occasionally with a home base and day walks in the surrounding areas.


SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Annual luncheon

Christmas function

New Year Breakfast  

Sunday Walks & Thursday Twilight Walks Programs

Sunday Walks Program

DECEMBER 2020 - MARCH 2021


It is the participant’s responsibility to check whether the walk will proceed in the event of inclement weather (eg. rain, storms, strong winds, high temperatures, bushfire danger etc.)

  

  • MAXIMUM OF 30 PARTICIPANTS UNTIL FURTHER ADVICE
  • BOOK WITH LEADER FOR THE WALK
  • MAINTAIN SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS


6th December     Whitebridge, Kahibah, Glenrock SCA Loop Walk     10kms Medium

Contact Colleen 4946 0069 / 0427 460 069


13th December     Tanilba Bay/Mallabula Loop     11kms Medium

Contact Carolyn 0477 047 741


20th December      Budgewoi South & Return     8kms Easy

Contact Margaret 49754 165 / 0417 252 930


27th December     Caves Beach, Swansea Heads, Black Neds Bay     8kms Easy/Medium

Contact Carolyn 0477 047 741


3rd January     New Year Breakfast and Ramble around City Beaches     7kms Medium

Contact Carolyn 0477 047 741


10th January     Shelly Beach to Wyrrabalong Lookout     10kms Medium

Contact Margaret 49754 165 / 0417 252 930


17th January     Soldiers Point Circuit     13kms Medium

Contact Colleen 4946 0069 / 0427 460 069


24th January     Green Point Ramble     7kms Easy/Medium

Contact Marlene 4945 3990 / 0492 978 728


31st January     Lemon Tree Passage Loop     8kms Easy/Medium

Contact Carolyn 0477 047 741


7th February     Dudley – Redhead Track Maintenance Bring Morning Tea, Secateurs, Gloves etc Meet 7.30am Ocean St, near Cnr Caldwell Ave, Dudley

Contact Carolyn 0477 047 741


14th February      Caves Beach, Wallarah Coastal Track     9kms Medium

Contact Colleen 4946 0069 / 0427 460 069


21st February     Summerland Point Circuit     8kms Medium

Contact Carolyn 0477 047 741


28th February     Glenrock Tracks & Trails Ramble     10kms Medium

Contact Rita 0412 673 165


7th March     Redhead to Belmont Wetlands Circuit     10kms Easy/Medium

Contact Colleen 4946 0069 / 0427 460 069


14th March     Blackbutt Reserve to Brickworks Park via Hospital & Jesmond     12kms Medium

Contact Sue 4963 3156 / 0412 019 821


21st March     Hunter Wetlands Warabrook Wetlands Circuit     9kms Easy/Medium

Contact Sue 4963 3156 / 0412 019 821


28th March     Myuna Bay Circuit     9kms Medium

Contact Carolyn 0477 047 741



Thursday Twilight Walks Program

AMENDED PROGRAM DECEMBER 2020 – MAY 2021


It is the participant’s responsibility to check whether the walk will proceed in the event of inclement weather (eg. rain, strong winds, high temperatures, bushfire danger etc). PLEASE NOTE THAT A MINIMUM OF 3 PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE WALK TO PROCEED. PLEASE RING THE LEADER THE DAY BEFORE THE WALK TO BOOK IN FOR THE WALK AND/OR DINNER.


WALKS COMMENCE AT 5PM


17th December     Blacksmiths Pelican Ramble.     6kms Easy

Meet 5pm Blacksmiths Boat Ramp Ungala Rd. Car Park. Blacksmiths. Book with Leader for Walk and/or Dinner. Dinner at Belmont Golf Club, 801 Pacific H'Way, Marks Point.

Contact Carolyn 0477 047 741


31st December     NEW YEAR’S EVE – NO WALK SCHEDULED


SUNDAY 3rd January      New Year Breakfast and Ramble around City Beaches.     7kms Medium

Meet 8.30am King Edward Park Rotunda. Bring chair, snack, breakfast, morning tea etc.

Contact TBA


14th January     Stockton Ramble.     6kms Easy

Meet 5pm Stockton Ferry Wharf Car Park off Mitchell St., Stockton. Book with Leader for Walk and/or Dinner. Dinner at General Washington Hotel, 1 Mitchell St., Stockton.

Contact Margaret 4975 4165 / 0417 252 930


28th January     Swansea to Galgabba Point Return.     5-6kms Easy/Medium

Meet 5pm Fish Co-op Lakeside Drive Swansea. Book with Leader for Walk and/or Dinner. Dinner at Belmont Golf Club, 801 Pacific H'Way Marks Point.

Contact Carolyn 0477 047 741


11th February     Teralba, Boolaroo, Speers Point Return.     6kms Easy

Meet 5pm Teralba Bowling Club, 2A York St. Teralba. Book with Leader for Walk and/or Dinner. Dinner at Teralba Bowling Club.

Contact Colleen 4946 0069 / 0427 460 069


25th February     Eleebana Ramble     5kms Easy

Meet 5pm Valentine Bowling Club, 17 Valentine Crescent, Valentine. Book with Leader for Walk and/or Dinner. Dinner at Valentine Bowling Club, 17 Valentine Crescent.

Contact Carolyn 0477 047 741 


11th March     Booragul, Marmong Point, Awaba Bay & Return.     5-6kms Easy/Medium

Meet 5pm Car Park at end of First Street, Booragul. Book with Leader for Walk and/or Dinner. Dinner at Club Macquarie, 458 Lake Rd., Argenton.

Contact Margaret 49754 165 / 0417 252 930


25th March     Wallsend towards Glendale Return     6-7kms Easy/Medium

Meet 5pm Wallsend Diggers Sports Club, 5 Fogo St. Wallsend. Book with Leader for Walk and/or Dinner. Dinner at the Wallsend Sportie Club.

Contact Sue 4963 3156 / 0412 019 821


DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS. WALKS COMMENCE AT 3PM


8th April     Redhead Circuit     6kms Easy

Meet 3pm Liles Oval Car Park Redhead (near 135 Cowlishaw). Book with Leader for Walk and/or Dinner. Dinner at Malaysian Seaview Restaurant.

Contact Carolyn 0477 047 741


22nd April     Wangi Point Circuit     5-6kms Medium

Meet 3pm Wangi Workers Club Car Park, 11 Market St. Wangi Wangi. Book with Leader for Walk and/or Dinner. Dinner at Wangi Workers Club.

Contact Margaret 4975 4165 / 0417 252 930


6th May     Blackbutt Ramble     5-6kms Medium

Meet 3pm Queens Road Car Park. New Lambton. Book with Leader for Walk and/or Dinner. Dinner at Blackbutt Hotel, 80 Orchardtown Rd. New Lambton.

Contact Carolyn 0477 047 741


20th May     Cold Tea Creek – Belmont Wetlands     Return. 6kms

Meet 3pm Cold Tea Creek Car Park, Pacific H’Way Belmont South. Book with Leader for Walk and/or Dinner. Dinner at 16 Foot Sailing Club, Ross St Belmont.

Contact Marlene 4945 3990 / 0492 978 728

 WALK GRADINGS


EASY Opportunity for large number of walkers, including those with reduced walking ability to walk on well marked and even tracks. Tracks are man made and may have a few steps. Should not be too steep. Suitable for beginners. Distance should not exceed about 10km.  


EASY/MEDIUM Easy walk, mostly on tracks of low gradient. Opportunity to walk easily in natural environments on well marked tracks. Tracks should not be steep. Distance should not exceed about 15km.  


MEDIUM Medium walk with some hilly sections and/or rougher terrain. Opportunity to walk on defined and distinct tracks with some steep sections requiring a moderate level of fitness. Suitable for fit beginners. Distance should not exceed about 20km.  


MEDIUM/HARD Steeper, rougher terrain and may have off-track sections (no more than one quarter of the walk) or a longer distance track walk. Opportunity to explore and discover relatively undisturbed natural environments mostly along defined and distinct tracks. Tracks can be steep. There may be short sections of rock scrambling involved. Leaders should have map reading abilities and/or ability to use a compass. Distance depending on circumstances. Not suitable for most beginners.  


Ask the leader for advice regarding the grade, experience and fitness required. 


Basic Requirements for a Walk 


Please notify your contact of your intention to attend a walk and remember the leader is in charge  


Do not separate from the main group without the agreement of the leader  


Wear appropriate clothing ie. Comfortable shoes which provide support to your feet and have effective tread on their soles. Wet weather gear (even the humble umbrella) is wise on a short walk and essential on an extended walk. Hat and sun block are also necessary  


Have sufficient food and fluid for your trip (one to two litres of water depending on the length and difficulty of the walk, and the weather  


Advise the leader of any health problems or special medication  


Always leave details of your walk with somebody at home and advise them of your estimated time of return

Walker Guidelines

Prior to the walk

At the end of the walk

Prior to the walk

 Ensure that you are fit enough for the degree of difficulty of the walk. If in doubt, discuss with the walks leader prior to the walk.
 

It is important that you notify the contact person of your intention to attend at least two days before the activity.
 

Arrive at the meeting place at least 15 minutes before the advised meeting time (to complete paperwork).
 

Carry a minimum of one litre, or two litres of water or more in hotter conditions.
 

Carry sufficient food for the day’s activity.
 

Wear appropriate clothing particularly comfortable shoes which provide support to your feet and have effective tread on the soles.
 

Wet weather gear is wise on a short walk and essential on an extended walk. Hat, sunblock and a first aid kit, are also necessary. (See the section below regarding ‘Personal Equipment’)
 

Ensure that you complete the sign-on sheet after reading the Risk Waiver statement and any risk warnings.
 

Leave advice at your home base of the intended walk area and expected time of return.
 

Remember to bring your sense of humour and adventure. Club leaders are all volunteers so please be patient and kind.
 

Advise the walks leader if you have a medical condition that is likely to affect your walking. If you carry medication carry adequate supplies. 

During the Walk

At the end of the walk

Prior to the walk

 Follow the leader’s instructions. Remember your leader has your welfare at heart. Be courteous, co-operative and helpful to other walkers in the group.
 

Generally you should not leave the walk early unless pre-arranged. If it is necessary, you must advise the leader and if requested, sign off on the activity form. You must accept a leader’s decision to send someone with you to accompany you out.
 

Do not allow yourself to become separated from the group. If experiencing any difficulties such as pace, blisters or shortage of water, advise the leader immediately. Participants should maintain a line of sight with people in front and behind.
 

Car pooling is recommended. Contribute to car costs if you are a passenger in a vehicle.
 

Do not leave the track or fall behind the person appointed ‘tail’ for any reason without advising the ‘tail person’. 

At the end of the walk

At the end of the walk

At the end of the walk

 Make sure that the leader is aware that you have returned safely.
 

Remember to thank the leader. 

Personal Equipment

1 . FOOTWEAR.This is the most important part of your equipment. Footwear needs to be comfortable, closed (shoes or boots) and have effective tread.  


2. CLOTHING.Should be loose and comfortable and preferably constructed from a strong fabric. Long sleeves and long trousers are recommended for sun protection and walking through thick scrub. A wide brimmed hat is essential for sun protection.  


3. WET WEATHER GEAR.Light plastic raincoats or poncho and umbrella are common items found in a walker’s backpack.  


4. BACKPACK.A backpack is required to carry your gear as it leaves your hands free.  


5. WHAT YOU MUST CARRY.* A minimum of one litre or two litres or more of water in hotter conditions * Sufficient food for your needs * If you carry medication, ensure you carry adequate supplies. * Advise the walk leader if your medical condition is likely to affect your walking. * First Aid Kit. The kit should include adhesive strips or elastoplast for blisters. * A triangular bandage, safety pins, antiseptic lotion and paracetamol are also useful additions.

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