Full Activity Program
Activities encompass day hikes, walks, multi-day treks, kayaking, canoeing, cycling and social events.
Activities encompass day hikes, walks, multi-day treks, kayaking, canoeing, cycling and social events
View a short summary of upcoming club events below. To view a detailed description of events, members need to log in through the Member menu. If you are not a member, you can find out more about membership.
Ongoing Activities
Daylight saving times – Meet 6:00pm at the Waterfall Gully Rd car park.
Non-Daylight saving times – Meet 6:00pm Chambers Gully (about halfway down Waterfall Gully Rd).
Activities Program
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| Date/s | Activity Type | Name / Location | Grading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 8th - Fri 13th Aug | Multi-day Walk | Flinders Ranges-Ikara National Park | M E M Q |
| Sat 14th - Sun 15th Aug | Multi-day Walk | Palmer | S M M |
| Fri 20th - Mon 30th Aug | Extended Walk | Mawson Plateau SA | M M H |
| Sat 21st - Sat 28th Aug | Multi-day Walk | Gawler Ranges National Park Day Walks | M M M |
| Sat 4th - Sun 5th Sep | Multi-day Walk | Nakun Kungun Hike - Coorong Nat Park | M E E Q |
| Sat 11th - Sun 12th Sep | Multi-day Walk | South Para Reservoir, Warren Reservoir, Mt Crawford approx. 1 hour from Adelaide | M E E Q |
| Sat 18th - Sun 19th Sep | Multi-day Walk | Spring Creek Mine - Mount Remarkable NP | M M E Q |
| Sat 25th - Sun 26th Sep | Multi-day Walk | Peebinga Malleefowl Survey | M E M |
| Fri 1st - Mon 4th Oct | Multi-day Walk | Grampians Vic. - Bus Trip | M M M |
| Fri 1st - Mon 4th Oct | Multi-day Walk | Grampians, VIC | M M M Q |
| Sat 9th - Sun 10th Oct | Cycle | Riverton to Clare | |
| Sat 16th - Sun 17th Oct | Social | 75TH CELEBRATION PARTY - Mambray Creek | M E E |
| Sat 23rd Oct | Day Walk | Brown Hill Creek and Belair National Park Re-enactment of the first ABW Walk – 75 th Anniversary Celebration | M E E |
| Sat 30th Oct | Day Walk | Little Hill - Norton Summit loop walk plus Dinner Party | M M M |
| Sat 13th - Fri 26th Nov | Cycle | Victorian Rail Trail Loop | L E E |
Click on events below to reveal further info
Activity
Details
Date
Sun 8/8 - Fri 13/8
Location
Flinders Ranges-Ikara National Park
Date
Sat 14/8 - Sun 15/8
Location
Palmer
Date
Fri 20/8 - Mon 30/8
Location
Mawson Plateau SA
Date
Sat 21/8 - Sat 28/8
Location
Gawler Ranges National Park Day Walks
Date
Sat 4/9 - Sun 5/9
Location
Nakun Kungun Hike - Coorong Nat Park
Date
Sat 11/9 - Sun 12/9
Location
South Para Reservoir, Warren Reservoir, Mt Crawford approx. 1 hour from Adelaide
Date
Sat 18/9 - Sun 19/9
Location
Spring Creek Mine - Mount Remarkable NP
Date
Sat 25/9 - Sun 26/9
Location
Peebinga Malleefowl Survey
Date
Fri 1/10 - Mon 4/10
Location
Grampians Vic. - Bus Trip
Date
Fri 1/10 - Mon 4/10
Location
Grampians, VIC
Date
Sat 9/10 - Sun 10/10
Location
Riverton to Clare
Date
Sat 16/10 - Sun 17/10
Location
75TH CELEBRATION PARTY - Mambray Creek
Date
Sat 23/10
Location
Brown Hill Creek and Belair National Park Re-enactment of the first ABW Walk – 75 th Anniversary Celebration
Date
Sat 30/10
Location
Little Hill - Norton Summit loop walk plus Dinner Party
Date
Sat 13/11 - Fri 26/11
Location
Victorian Rail Trail Loop
Grading System
| Daily Distance | Gradient | Terrain | Qualifying | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Short, 10km or less | E | Undulating | E | Track or open ground (4 kph+) | Q | Prospective Member can use towards qualifying for Full Membership |
| M | Medium, 10-20km | M | Steep | M | Medium scrub (2-4 kph) | ||
| L | Long, over 20km | H | Very steep or exposed | H | Heavy scrub/rock (0-2 kph) | ||
Q: Prospective Member can use towards qualifying for Full Membership
Distance and climb are approximate only based on the leaders best estimate.
Activity Types
| Activity Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Day Walk | Hike of 6-8 hours duration |
| Multi-day Walk | Hike over multiple days, carrying a pack with a tent, clothing, food and water (weighing around 18 kg for a weekend walk), and camping overnight |
| Extended Walk | Longer multi-day walk, around 5-10 days |
| Wednesday Walk | A day walk of usually 3 to 4 hours duration running year-round. Between November and March these walks start at 8:30am. Between April and October they start at 9:30am. A walk will be cancelled if the forecast temperature for Adelaide is 34 degC or higher |
| Cycle | Single or multi-day bicycle ride |
| Kayak/Canoe | Single or multi-day kayak or canoe trip |
| Training Walk | |
| New Members Weekend | Open to new and recently joined members, covering the basics of bushwalking including gear, clothing, food and basic navigation |
| Conservation Project | |
| Social | |
| Meeting | 1st Wednesday of the month, includes a guest speaker. More info about meetings |
| Annual General Meeting |
| Activity Type | Description | Activity Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Walk | Hike of 6-8 hours duration | Multi-day Walk | Hike over multiple days, carrying a pack with a tent, clothing, food and water (weighing around 18 kg for a weekend walk), and camping overnight |
| Extended Walk | Longer multi-day walk, around 5-10 days | Wednesday Walk | A day walk of usually 3 to 4 hours duration running year-round. Between November and March these walks start at 8:30am. Between April and October they start at 9:30am. A walk will be cancelled if the forecast temperature for Adelaide is 34 degC or higher |
| Cycle | Single or multi-day bicycle ride | Kayak/Canoe | Single or multi-day kayak or canoe trip |
| Training Walk | New Members Weekend | Open to new and recently joined members, covering the basics of bushwalking including gear, clothing, food and basic navigation | |
| Conservation Project | Social | ||
| Meeting | 1st Wednesday of the month, includes a guest speaker. | Meeting | 1st Wednesday of the month, includes a guest speaker. |
| Annual General Meeting |