About Us
Fairfield Bushwalking Club was established in 1979. It is a not-for-profit, volunteer association managed by a committee. We aim to arrange weekly walks on Sundays and occasionally weekend camps. We also organise car camps normally on long weekends. Members and prospective members on Club walks are covered by personal accident and public liability insurance through the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW.
Where do we walk?
Most of our walks take place in the Sydney area including the Blue Mountains, Royal National Park and Ku-ring-gai Chase. On long weekends we arrange car camps in the Sydney area as well as further afield to areas such as Canberra, the South Coast and the Central and North Coast.
What if I am new to bushwalking?
We have walks of varying levels of difficulty ranging from easy to hard. Prospective members must contact the activity leader a couple of days prior to ascertain the meeting place and to ensure that the walk suits your fitness ability. Beginners are welcome. We encourage visitors to join our walks and give it a try. However, if you are new to bushwalking, please contact Jenny on 94845763 or Mobile 0410 382 133 to obtain further information about the program.
A ROUGH GUIDE TO GRADES:
Distances and terrain may vary, this summary gives a good indication of what to expect, similar levels may be assumed for other Club activities: abseiling, canoeing, canyoning/liloing, caving, cycle‑touring, etc.
All maps used are topographical 1:25,000 unless otherwise stated.
DAY WALKS:
EASY : Mostly on tracks, little scrub, generally flat terrain, may include
creek/river crossings. Suited to most people. Distances of up to 5 km.
MEDIUM: Mostly on tracks, short distances on trackless open, undulating
bushland and creek or river crossings/scrambling. Suited to people
with a reasonable level of fitness. Distances of up to 25km.
MED./HARD: Includes patches of thick scrub/boulder hopping, rock scrambles
or creek/river crossings, steep ascents and descents. Suited to fit
people with distances similar to medium walks.
HARD: Similar conditions to medium/hard walks. Suited to fit people with
bushwalking experience. Distances up to and sometimes over 30km
EXPLORATORY : Areas unfamiliar to the leader. Generally suited to fit and
experienced bushwalkers. Terrain and distances may vary.
WEEKEND WALKS: ( 2 + DAYS )
EASY : You should have experience in medium day walks. Mostly on tracks
with shorter distances on trackless open , undulating bushland,
may include creek/river crossings. Distances up to 15km.
MEDIUM : Suited to people with experience in full rucksack walking. May
include creek/river crossings. May include steep ascents and
descents. Distances up to 25km.
MED. / HARD: Similar fitness needs as medium grade weekend walks, will include
sections of thick scrub, rock scrambling and/or boulder hopping
and/or creek/river crossings. Distances up to 25km.
HARD: Strenuous walking over very difficult terrain and/or creek/river
crossings and/or long distances.
Suited to people with plenty of bushwalking experience.
EXPLORATORY: Areas unfamiliar to the leader. Generally suited to fit and
experienced weekend bushwalkers.Terrain and distances may vary.
VISTORS FEES
Visitors fees will be set at $5.00 per adult per walk to a maximum of three activities which are payable to the leader on the day of the walk. Any visitors fees paid are deducted from the annual membership fee upon joining the Club.
Membership Fees
Current Annual Membership Fees due in May each year are:
Single: $30
Couples: $50
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<--- Click HERE for Weekend Walkers Information --->
<--- Click HERE for Activities Program --->
<--- Click HERE for Membership Application --->
Contact us.
- Jenny: 94845763 or Mobile 0410 382 133
- Email: fairfieldbushwalking@gmail.com.