Coffs Hikers

We are trying something new - group community chats. A place to ask questions, share tips, gear discussion, etc. Nick has kindly created a few chats to get us started. Find them under “Chats” at the top of the Coffs Hikers group.

May 2024 - Back in NSW with Coffs Hikers. Syndicate Track to Stony Gully, Grassy to Scott’s Head, and on Andersons Mountain K**b Trail….

Our January newsletter has lots for bird-loving hikers! Plus stories of hikes on Maria Island, our upcoming activities and more.

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Our December newsletter is out! Another bumper edition from our newsletter editor Karen, this is our 24th newsletter and marks two years of Coffs Hikers getting out and about in nature together.
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Karen, our wonderful editor, has published her twentieth newsletter!

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Fri 30 - Kayak on Boambee and Newports Creeks. Ashore for a break with Di, Jane and Denise in the middle of winter, in the middle of Coffs Harbour! Beaut photo by Jane.

Fri-Sun 16-18 June - hiking weekend with Coffs Hikers and Armidale Bushwalking Club in Oxley Wild Rivers NP. This is the gorge country of the Anewan people, with stunning views from Dangars Falls, Rock Wallaby, McDirty’s and MiHi Lookouts!

Wed 14 June with Coffs Hikers - Dorrigo NP - Dome Mountain, Callicoma and Casurina Falls. The track to the Mountain will be part of the new 4-day Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk. (Photo from the top taken by walk leader Des.)

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Photo taken at the East Kunderang Homestead, Oxley Wild Rivers NP

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Photo taken on the Greenstone Track, Fiordland NP, Aotearoa.

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Note: Our headline photo was taken on Five Day Creek in New England NP. Headline borrowed from Simon and Garfunkel.

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Coffs Hikers on walks in December-
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Coffs Hikers on walks in November-

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A great video on Team Spirit when walking with a club from Bushwalking NSW

Team Spirit Being a part of a bushwalking club is one of the best ways to step out into wild and wonderful places. It’s not just about exploring, adventuring and connect...

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22 October - Smoky Cape, Hat Head NP

The weather gods were kind to us today with no rain and great company for a lovely day out at Smoky Cape. We got up to the trig on top of Big Smoky, saw waterfalls on the beach, and stood on the Arch while wild seas swirled beneath!

Exercising in nature with friends keeps us happy and whole!

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19 October – Mobong Creek and Box Ridge, Cascade NP/Wild Cattle Creek SF

What a delightful day with Coffs Hikers- forests dripping with moss, waterfalls, historic snig tracks, and ancient massive rainforest brushbox!

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There were more great outings with Coffs Hikers this month!
11 October - Caledonian K**b
15 October - Arrawarra Headland to Woolgoolga
16 October - Social Bicycle Ride - Raleigh to Urunga Wetlands

Still to come:
19 October - Mobong and Box Ridge
22 October - Smoky Cape
28 October - Botanic Garden Night Tour

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8 October - Gaudrons Road and Sealy Lookout Loop

As promised, this was an “endurance hike” and on all counts, a good effort by a small, but tough crew. One walker’s app recorded 25km with 820m of elevation gain and another, 23.44km with 1163!

We also offer shorter, easier hikes and other activities. Check us out at www.coffshikers.org.au New walks and additional leaders regularly added to meet demand!

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25 September – Summit to Sea Walking Track, Yarriabini NP

Coffs Hikers delighted in the view from the top of the mountain today and lost themselves in the unbelievable lushness of the forest en route to the sea on this 12km track that is being rejuvenated with the help of funding from snack bar makers Nature Valley.

The track, once reopened, will be ” an amazing walk across a mosaic of different habitats, providing visitors with the opportunity to connect to an area that is highly significant to the Dunghutti, Ngambaa and Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal people.”

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21 September – Blackbutt Track and Dome Mountain, Dorrigo National Park

Despite the weather prediction it didn’t rain, and today was perfect for Coffs Hikers’ walk on Blackbutt Track and exploration of a rough track up to the top of the mountain (about 960m) with a great view over the tablelands all the way to Killiekrankie…. A day of big trees and beautiful waterfalls on a simply stunning track!

Join us for all of the best views in great company!
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18 September – Bruxner Park Flora Reserve

Sixteen Coffs Hikers enjoyed a social day out on Midway Track and the Rainforest Walk along Bucca Bucca Creek, followed by lunch at Sealy Lookout where the walk leaders showed off the contents of their day packs!

Exercising in nature with friends keeps us happy and whole!
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14 September - Fortis Creek Circuit

Sunshine, springtime and sandstone- What a great combination today in Fortis Creek National Park! A surprising landscape of flowering natives that Coffs Hikers took time to enjoy on a 14km meander.

Find a place and a pace you’ll enjoy https://www.coffshikers.org/calendar/