Activities Program

This page contains information about the Mountain Devils bushwalking and social activities program.

You need to book in by the Friday before the activity. Leaders may place limits on the numbers attending and failure to book early can result in missing out on a place or the activity not proceeding. Also, if you print this list out and stick it on the fridge please don't forget to check back here for any changes that may have occurred.

COVID-19 Guidelines.

It is our intention to make our activities safe, enjoyable, and compliant with current COVID safe guidelines. Please Note:
- If you have cold or flu like symptoms then stay home.
- Participation is at the discretion of the activity leader.
- Car pooling permitted, but at the discretion of each driver.
- Please bring a face mask in case this is required to complete the activity.
- Appropriate use of hand sanitiser is strongly encouraged.
- Please follow any social distancing guidelines which may apply during the activity.
If in doubt, request clarification from the activity leader.

Thank you and enjoy your day.

Walk Grading Guide.

Distance:Terrain:
A - 0 to 5km's.
B - > 5 to 10km's.
C - > 10 to 15km's.
D - > 15 to 20km's.
E - > 20km's.
 1 - Introductory or easy.
2 - Moderate difficulty.
3 - Challenging. For regular, fitter walkers.
4 - Strenous. Fit, experienced walkers only.
5 - Advanced. Difficult walks for experienced, fit, self sufficient walkers.

Further information on walk gradings can be found on our "Walk Grading" page, or if further clarification is required then discuss this with the Activity Leader when booking-in.


Please note:
- Contact Activity Leaders on the numbers quoted. NO text unless specifically stated.
- Public Transport - don’t forget your Opal Card.
- Entry fees apply to walks in the some National Parks.

February 2023

Date Activity Description Contact Details Grading
Sat 4 Wolli Creek to Brighton Le Sands.
An 8km mostly flat & easy walk on paths with a short roadside section. Head home or lunch at RSL. Public transport.		 Kerri
02 4625 4537
(after 5pm)		 Dist: B
Ter: 1
Sun 5 Vacant - Anyone who can put on an activity please contact Andy. Dist:
Ter:
Mon 6 Club Meeting - Catholic Club 7.30pm.
Monthly meeting, all welcome to attend.		 Andy
0468 901 435
(6-8pm or text)		 Social
Sun 12 Cripple Ck to Sun Valley, Lower Blue Mountains.
Moved to 19/02.		 Dist:
Ter:
Sun 19 Cripple Ck to Sun Valley, Lower Blue Mountains.
Pretty area in lower Blue Mountains, nice lookouts, great valley with stunning forest. One steep descent but on fire trail. Point to point walk so will need car shuffle.		 Andy
0468 901 435
(6-8pm preferred)		 Dist: B
Ter: 3
Sat 25 Bike Ride from Bulli to Wollongong.
22kms on shared bike paths. It starts at Bulli and goes to the Basin (Wollongong Harbour). Lunch at Lang Park which is near the Basin. Return along the same route as outward journey. Classified as an easy/medium ride. Note this is a Saturday activity.		 Phil
0452 274 564
(6-9pm no text)		 Dist: E
Ter: 2
Sun 26 Mt Alexandra (Mittagong) and Sixty Foot Falls.
2 short walks one to a scenic lookout and also visit spectacular Sixty Foot Falls. Maybe a picnic lunch at idyllic Lake Alexandra Reserve.		 Andy
0468 901 435
(6-8pm preferred)		 Dist: B
Ter: 3,4

March 2023

Date Activity Description Contact Details Grading
Sat 4 Marley Track to Deer Pool and Marley Beaches.
Distance 8-10km, medium grade. This is a SATURDAY walk.		 Andy
0468 901 435
(6-8pm or text)		 Dist: B
Ter: 2,3
Sun 5 Vacant - Anyone who can put on an activity please contact Andy. Dist:
Ter:
Mon 6 Club Meeting - Catholic Club 7.30pm.
Monthly meeting, all welcome to attend.		 Andy
0468 901 435
(6-8pm or text)		 Social
Fri 10
to
Sun 12		 Kanangra Walls Car Camp.
Club camp at Boyd River Camping area, Kanangra Boyd National Park.		 Phil
0452 274 564
6-8pm (weeknights only, no text)		 Dist:
Ter:
Sun 19 Mermaids Pool - Tahmoor Gorge.
Beautiful but challenging walk to the Mermaid Pools and Tahmoor Gorge. Stunning views and some small waterfalls. Route crosses Bargo River so expect wet feet. Bring your swimmers if you like as there are some beautiful swimming holes on the way.		 Patricia
0401 991 660		 Dist: B
Ter: 2,3
Sun 26 Thirlmere Lakes.
A pleasant circuit walk of about 10km, passing 5 lakes (which are all now very full). Includes a couple of side-tracks. A couple of short steep sections but otherwise fairly level.		 Jenny
0447 185 128		 Dist: B
Ter: 2,3

April 2023

Date Activity Description Contact Details Grading
Sat 1 Lockley Pylon.
A stunning plateau walk off the Mount Hay Road leading to a spectacular lookout over the upper Grose Valley. 8km with some short sections of scrambling but generally easy going. Early start required. AWD preferred for car pool. Limited to 12 walkers.		 Phil
0452 274 564
6-8pm (weeknights only, no text)		 Dist: B
Ter: 2,3
Sun 2 Vacant - Anyone who can put on an activity please contact Andy. Dist:
Ter:
Mon 3 Club Meeting - Catholic Club 7.30pm.
Monthly meeting, all welcome to attend.		 Andy
0468 901 435
(6-8pm or text)		 Social
Sat 8 Easter Saturday - Keith Longhurst Reserve, Kentlyn.
The Basin area, Easter social. Opportunity to celebrate Easter with a short scenic walk and a picnic lunch with Devils friends in the bush. Distance 5-6km, Grade B/2-3.		 Andy
0468 901 435
(6-8pm or text)		 Dist: B
Ter: 2,3
Sun 16 Grey Hat Falls - BMNP (Glenbrook Area).
Out and back walk. Red Hands Cave track - road section(dirt) - Grey Hat Falls Track - and return (via Link Track and Campfire Ck). Bit of up and down. Rough track to falls with steep section. Experienced walkers. 13-15km. NP parking fee applies.		 Michael
0411 234 217
(no text)		 Dist: C
Ter: 2,3
Fri 21 Winter Activities Program.
Deadline today if you wish to lead an activity. Please consider contributing. Contact Andy.		 Andy
0468 901 435
(6-8pm or text)		  
Sat 22 The Beer Shed Brewing Company - Campbelltown.
Cost is $39 and starts at 7.30pm (doors open at 6). You can get to the Brewery early and have dinner (food vans) and drinks (local wines and beer) if you would like but personal choice. It’s a very relaxed atmosphere with Tori Darke and Jade Holland providing entertainment. It gets booked out very quickly so contact Lyn for information ASAP.		 Lyn
0413 587 794		 Social.
Sun 23 Mount Annan Botanic Gardens.
A lovely 8km scenic walk around the delightful botanic garden at Mount Annan. Walk will include the short climb to the top of Mount Annan for a great view of the local area. Relaxed pace.		 Steve
0418 670 080		 Dist: B
Ter: 2,3
Sat 29 Narrabeen Lagoon
An easy 8km flat circuit walk around the lagoon on footpath & bush track with a short street section. Taps, toilets & seats along the way. A slightly faster pace with short breaks. Very friendly ducks waiting for those close-up photos (cracked corn ok for feeding, NO bread). Cafe at the end for the desperate. Long day out on public transport.		 Kerri
02 4625 4537
(after 5pm)		 Dist: B
Ter: 1
Sun 30 Vacant - Anyone who can put on an activity please contact Andy. Dist:
Ter:

May 2023

Date Activity Description Contact Details Grading
Mon 1 Club Meeting - Catholic Club 7.30pm.
Monthly meeting, all welcome to attend.		 Andy
0468 901 435
(6-8pm or text)		 Social
Fri 5
to
Sun 7		 2 nights in Canberra region with great walking program. We will visit some historic huts on the Settlers Track in Namadgi National Park which have been restored and maintained by KHA. Easy to medium 9km trail. Next day we will walk a 7km section of the Murrumbidgee Discovery Trail along the valley on the outskirts of suburban Canberra. Great walking and fun with your Devils friends! Members only. Andy
0468 901 435
(6-8pm or text)		 Dist: B
Ter: 2
Sat 13 Lake Illawarra - Bike Ride.
Lovely medium difficulty ride around the shores of Lake Illawarra. Level to slightly undulating path on scenic route. Total distance about 30km.		 Phil
0452 274 564
6-8pm (weeknights only, no text)		 Dist: E
Ter: 2
Sun 14 Mothers Day.
Happy Mothers Day to all the mums out there.		 Dist:
Ter:
Sun 21 Kentlyn Loop Walk.
Interesting/challenging loop walk in Kentlyn. From Freres we follow tracks along the western side of Peter Meadows Creek, traverse Keith Longhurst Reserve, along the cliff tops, then scramble down to the Georges River (via a slot in the cliff line) and return to cars via Freres Crossing. Lots of up and down. Some steep/technical sections. May do longer version depending on numbers. Experienced members only. 10 to 13km.		 Michael
0411 234 217
(no text)		 Dist: C
Ter: 3
Sun 28 Pagoda Track (Dry Slot Canyon).
Short but challenging walk to visit a stunning secret canyon near Lithgow. Will suit confident, experienced walkers. Will need 1-2 short scrambles to reach destination and some navigational skill. Route partially overgrown. If we complete walk early we may have opportunity to visit Glow Worm Tunnel a short distance away. AWD may be advised for car travel.		 Andy
0468 901 435
(6-8pm or text)		 Dist: A
Ter: 3,4

Most club activities start from The Catholic Club carpark, access the club carpark from the Camden Rd entrance and park in the first carpark area on the left. Link to meeting spot location map.
Please check with the Leader for the departure time from the designated meeting spot, please don't just "show up on the day" as our Activity Leaders need to know the number of likely participants before the activity.

Future Events


Date Activity Leader Grade
Sept 2023 Grampians Club Car Camp (Victoria).
Several days of stunning walks in the Grampians range in western Victoria. Walks will include Pinnacles Walk, Sunrise Lookout and McKenzie falls. Some challenging walks and some easier ones. Staying in Halls Gap. Party size limited to 16. Members only.		 Phil
0452 274 564
6-8pm (weeknights only, no text)		 Dist:
Ter: