New walkers are always welcome with the Lachlan Valley Branch Bushwalkers group.
The walks are generally pretty leisurely, taking time to spot birds, plants, spiders and other animals. Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair for the post- walk cuppa is recommended. The walks are generally pretty leisurely, taking time to spot birds, plants, spiders and other animals.
There are three grades of walks:
Easy: (5 to 10 kilometres) Mostly flat to slightly undulating topography.
Medium: (5 to 8 kilometres) May be over moderate hills or rough terrain.
Hard: (5 or more kilometres) Walk suitable for above average fitness level.
• Saturday 3 May SWWNR Coradgery 4-5km easy walk: Meet at Bushmans Dam, Kelly Reserve cnr Thomas St and Peak Hill Rd at 9am. Leader Peter Cannon 6866 1225.
• Tuesday May 27 2025 SWWNR Cookamidgera: Meet at the gate on Coonambro Way at 9.30am. Medium 6kms South end of the reserve some off track, bush bashing. Leader Liz MacRaild 0455 915 989.
• Saturday June 7 East Cookeys Plains State Forest: Meet at Bushmans Dam, Kelly Reserve cnr Thomas St and Peak Hill Rd at 9am. Easy 6kms, mostly flat. Leader Martin Bell 0429 346 586
• Thursday June 26 Moorillah Merran and Peter Cannons 345 Cooka Hills Rd Cookamidgera: Meet at the address at 9.30am Medium 3-4km scrambly, up and down, off track. Leader Peter or Merran 6866 1225.
Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come.
A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated.
For safety reasons those walking stay together as a group. Please consider bringing a companion if for any reason you are unsure of your ability.