About Blue Gum Bushwalkers
Walking together since a handful of friends first met at Wentworth Falls.
Our Story
It started with six friends, one car and the National Pass. Word got around, the car became a convoy, and by the second year there were forty of us on the programme.
Today Blue Gum Bushwalkers walks every weekend, runs a pack walk most months and looks after the tracks we love. Some members are training for big trips, some come for the views and the morning tea, and most come for both.
Our Grading System
Every walk on the programme has a grade, so you can pick the ones that suit you. If you are new to the club, start one grade lower than you think, and talk to the walk leader if you are unsure.
- Grade 1, easy: under 8 km on good tracks, little climbing.
- Grade 2, moderate: up to 12 km, some hills and steps.
- Grade 3, medium to hard: 12 to 18 km, steep climbs, rough sections.
- Grade 4, hard: long days, rock scrambles, sometimes off track.
Before You Walk
What to Bring
- Two litres of water
- Lunch and snacks
- Rain jacket and a warm layer
- Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Small first aid kit and a whistle
- Sturdy shoes or boots with good grip
Safety on Every Walk
Every walk has a leader and a back marker who carry a first aid kit and a personal locator beacon. Sign on before you start, stay between the leader and the back marker, and tell the leader about any condition that may affect you.
Walks are cancelled on total fire ban days and in severe weather.