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. Participation is at the discretion of the leader.
Please inform the activity leader if you:
- Have recently travelled overseas, interstate or to a 'hotspot'.
- Have a cough, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath or are ill or have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
- Have recently had contact with individuals who are ill or whom have tested positive for COVID - 19.
- Have visited a venue where cases have been reported.
- Any other recent illness, accident or medical procedure which might otherwise limit your participation in this activity.

Please note that wearing an appropriate face mask will be a requirement if public transport is required to complete the activity. Appropriate use of hand sanitiser is strongly encouraged. Additionally, please observe social distancing guidelines during the conduct of 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. Members with an NPWS Exemption Card should bring it along.

May 2021

Date Activity Description Contact Details Grading
Sun 2 Convict Roads - Mt York.
9.5 klm circuit. Strong walkers only. This walk includes a descent of 260 metres and ascent of 260 metres. This walk follows the original convict constructed road down from the Blue Mountains onto the Bathurst Plains. It returns up another convict road. Maximum party size 12.
Call Phil between 6pm and 9pm weeknights. Please note: no text messages.		 Phil
0452 274 564
(6-9pm weekdays
No text)		 Dist: B
Ter: 2,3
Mon 3 Club Meeting - Catholic Club 7.30pm.
All welcome to attend our monthly meeting.		 Kevin
(02) 4628 6974		 Social
Sun 9 Mothers Day.
Happy Mothers Day to all the mums out there.		   Dist:
Ter:
Sun 16 Heathcote National Park.
Loop walk around south-east section of Heathcote NP. Waterfall - Lake Toolooma (via Coutts Gully) - Mt Westamacot (late morning tea) - Bullawarring Track - Myuna Ck (lunch) - return via Mooray or Bullawarring. Undulating walk on fire trails and rough footpads.		 Michael
0411 234 217
(No text)		 Dist: C
Ter: 2
Sun 16 Artarmon to the Spit.
Our day starts with an easy & pretty path through scenic bush before a steep descent to the valley floor. This outing also includes 2 street sections and five different bush tracks:
1. Street Section 1 - a short section and
2. Street Section 2 - a 2.5km ascending and descending hike on a footpath.
3. Five different bush tracks -with many stairs, a cliff hugging waterfront track, a couple of flat bits & great views.
Note:
(a) Both street walks are through local back streets.
(b) Breaks taken in local parks
(c) A challenging & rewarding walk.
(d) This walk is for the more active Devils
Public transport don't forget your Opal card. 		Kerri
After 5:00pm on
(02) 4625 4537		 Dist: C
Ter: 3
Sun 23 Iluka Creek Circuit - Dharawal NP.
Visit a lovely scenic, pristine valley in southern part of Dharawal National Park. Clear track, but sections are heavily overgrown. Needs restoring!		 Andy
0468 901 435
6-8pm (or text message)		 Dist: B
Ter: 3,4
Sun 30 Picton Weir.
An easy 11 km return walk on the fire trail through the Kiah Ridge area to the 1899 Historic Picton Weir and Pump House on the Bargo River.		 Lorraine
0458 313 410		 Dist: B
Ter: 1

June 2021

Date Activity Description Contact Details Grading
Sun 6 Dee Why to Manly.
8km mostly waterfront walk on paths, boardwalks and rough bush tracks with many stairs and some steep sections Moderate pace with amenities along the way at SLSC. Ferry back to the Quay. Public transport.		 Kerri
02 4625 4537
(After 5pm)		 Dist: B
Ter: 2
Sun 6 Nattai NP.
Return visit to search area around root cellar we found previously. Loop walk back to Wattle Ridge via Martins Creek. Some fire trail but mostly very overgrown rough tracks. Approx 17km. Limited numbers. Experienced members only.		 Michael
0411 234 217
(No text)		 Dist: D
Ter: 3
Mon 7 Club Meeting - Catholic Club 7.30pm.
All welcome to attend our mothly meeting.		 Kevin
02 4628 6974		 Social
Sun 13 Picnic - Nepean Dam.
Catch up with your fellow Devils at Nepean Dam Short walks and great facilities.		 Andy
0468 901 435
6-8pm (or text)		 Social
Sun 20 Painters Walk.
Popular walk from Taronga Zoo wharf to Cremorne Point via Sirius & Mosman Bays. Bush tracks, paths and steps. Great harbour views. Public transport.		 Rosslyn
0405 017 979		 Dist: B
Ter: 2
Sat 26 Whale Watching Day - RNP
Nice walk in Wattamolla area and hoping to witness the remarkable whale migration from spectacular vantage points. Sightings not guaranteed but extremely likely. Clear track, some hills.		 Andy
0468 901 435
After 6pm (or text)		 Dist: B
Ter: 2,3
Sun 27 Ruined Castle - Blue Mountains NP.
Historic mining heritage and scenic views over Jamison Valley. Return via the challenging Golden Stairs. Hard 7km walk for strong walkers only. Maximum party size of 12.		 Phil
0452 274 564
(6-9pm weekdays)		 Dist: B
Ter: 3

July 2021

Date Activity Description Contact Details Grading
Sat 3 E.G. Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens.
From Caringbah Station to the acclaimed Camellia Gardens, followed by a wander to the popular Sutherland Shire Centennial Park. Then a short bus ride to the impressive Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve which has 4km sealed paths to choose from. Easy day out. Public transport.		 Kerri
02 4625 4537
(After 5pm)		 Dist: B
Ter: 2
Sun 11 La Perouse - Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
Along moderate tracks with beautiful wildflowers and birds and maybe spot a whale. On to Henry Head and Endeavour Lighthouse, then around to Cape Banks with great views across Botany Bay.		 Lyn
0413 587 794
(After 5pm)		 Dist: B
Ter: 2
Mon 12 Club AGM - Catholic Club 7.30pm.
All positions become vacant. Please come and participate.		 Kevin
02 4628 6974		 Social
Sun 18 Dharawal NP.
Starting on fire trails but will include significant off-track component to explore a rarely visited area in the middle section of O’Hares Creek. Depending on time, may include a visit to the remarkable Matilda tank. Members only.		 Andy
0468 901 435
6-8pm (or text message)		 Dist: D
Ter: 3,5,6
Fri 23 Spring Activities Program.
Deadline today if you wish to lead an activity. Please consider contributing. Contact Kevin.		 Kevin
02 4628 6974		  
Sat 24 Artarmon to North Cremorne.
Steep descent down Flat Rock Gully Reserve and across Tunks Park. Around Long and Willoughby Bays to Brightmore Reserve. Steep stairs, bush track and some street walking. Scenic. Public Transport.		 Kerri
02 4625 4537
(After 5pm)		 Dist: B
Ter: 2
Sun 25 Heathcote NP.
Waterfall - Mooray - Bullawarring - Goana - Unnamed Track - Boobera Pool - Kingdom Come and return. Morning tea on Myuna Creek. Great spot on Woronora River for lunch. May do side trip to find abandoned hut near Kingdom Come. Limited numbers. Experienced walkers. Undulating 16-18km walk.		 Michael
0411 234 217
(No text)		 Dist: D
Ter: 3,4
Sat 31 Brightmore Reserve to The Spit.
From the reserve, about 2.5km walking along back streets. Then steep descent to Quakers Hut and Beauty Point Foreshore Walk, a somewhat rough track with great views across Middle Harbour. Emerging at Pearl Bay and The Spit Bridge. Can be challenging with big hills and long stairways, but slow. Public Transport.		 Kerri
02 4625 4537
(After 5pm)		 Dist: B
Ter: 3
Sat 31 Bike Ride - Wolli Creek to Cronulla.
Subject to no trackwork. Easy mostly flat ride following the Bay to Bay Bike Route. Max 12 participants due to use of public transport(bring your Opal Card). Coffee break at Dolls Point and lunch at Cronulla.		 Phil
0452 274 564
(6-9pm weekdays)		 Dist: E
Ter: 1

August 2021

Date Activity Description Contact Details Grading
Sun 1 Vacant. Anyone who can put on an activity for this weekend please contact Kevin. Dist:
Ter:
Mon 2 Club Meeting - Catholic Club 7.30pm.
All welcome to attend our monthly meeting.		 Kevin
02 4628 6974		 Social
Sun 8 Mt Kiera Ring Track – Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area.
6km walk starts from Mt. Kiera Lookout and combines wonderful rainforest and rocky outcrops with great views over Wollongong. Some steep sections. Could also include Robertson lookout, another 3km.		 Jenny
02 4681 9992 or
0447 185 128		 Dist: B
Ter: 3
Sun 15 Burnum Burnum Sanctuary.
From Jannali, following different tracks and paths to Burnum Burnum Sanctuary with lunch on the banks of the Woronora River. Snaking our way back up along other bush tracks to Sutherland. Hilly area with lookouts and views. Length of walk will depend on conditions on the day. Public transport.		 Kerri
02 4625 4537
(After 5pm)		 Dist: B
Ter: 2
Sat 21 to
Sun 22		 Club Camp at Newnes - Wollemi National Park.
Weekend getaway in the picturesque and historic Newnes. Opportunity to visit an amazing glow worm tunnel. Walking program to be announced closer to the date. Variety of accommodation options.		 Andy
0468 901 435
6-8pm (or text message)		 Dist:
Ter:
Sun 29 Upper Little River Exploratory - Bargo SCA and Nattai NP.
15-18km exploratory walk. Area affected by fires so clothes may get dirty. Powerline trail, abandoned fire trails, off-track down to and across Little River then exit via the Lot 122 track. Limited numbers. Experienced members only.		 Michael
0411 234 217
(No text)		 Dist: D
Ter: 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
13-17		 Grampians Get Away.
4-5 days of walking in the spectacular Grampians National Park in western Victoria. Stunning views, brilliant wildflowers, indigenous art sites. Attendees will need to have arrived by 12/9. First walk day is 13/9.		 Phil
0452 274 564
(6-9pm weekdays)		 Dist:
Ter:
Oct 9-10 Overnight Walk - Long Point to Shoalhaven River and return.
Starting from a stunning lookout we descend 500 metres to our campsite beside the delightful Shoalhaven River. Physically demanding, but spectacular rewarding walk. Full pack. Fit members. Limited number.		 Andy
0468 901 435
6-8pm (or text message)		 Dist: B
Ter: 4