What sort of activities do bushwalking clubs do ?
Clubs generally have walk programs publicized well in advance. Most clubs offer a range of levels of walks from easy to hard. Day walks are usually on weekends but some clubs also offer mid-week walks. Clubs also organise extended walks over a number of days with overnight camping. Another activity popular with clubs is “base camping”, where day walks are conducted out from and return to a base camp so people don’t have to carry overnight camping gear on the walk. Most clubs’ programs include some other outdoors activities such as canoeing and cycling, and also social events. Most clubs also have regular meetings which might include a guest speaker or general discussion on topics relevant to bushwalking. Clubs may also offer training in topics such as first aid, navigation and map reading.
