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Kidman’s Camp – PV Jandra – Darling River – North Bourke Bridge – The Big Billabong

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Tuesday 28/10/2025   Kidman’s Camp – PV Jandra – Darling River – North Bourke Bridge – The Big Billabong

                                        Darling River Cruise

                                        North Bourke, NSW

                                        Ngemba Country (Ngemba people)                                 

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies

The PV Jandra—a replica of a classic paddle steamer—evoked the era when riverboats shaped regional life and trade. As we glided out from the wharf, our guide shared stories about early river explorers and the crucial relationship of the Darling River to Aboriginal Ngemba people. The backdrop of centuries-old red gums and gnarled coolibahs reflected the enduring life of these waters.

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Borenore Access Road – Veranda Cave Track – Boree Creek – Tunnel Cave – Verandah Cave – Borenore Picnic Area – Arch Loop Track – The Arch

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Tuesday 21/10/2025   Borenore Access Road – Veranda Cave Track – Boree Creek – Tunnel Cave – Verandah Cave – Borenore Picnic Area – Arch Loop Track – The Arch

                                         Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve

                                         Orange, NSW

                                         Wiradjuri Country (Wiradjuri people)                            

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

We aimed for an early start for this walk with forecast high temperatures for the day. It was a 25-minute drive from Orange, and we arrived just after 8:00am to a locked gate! After a quick search of the website and a call to NPWS, it was clear that the gate would be open at 9:00am. We decided to walk the 1.2km to the start of the walk. It would be too hot to wait until 9:00am to start. 

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Bakers Beach – Archers Knob – Springlawn Lagoon – Springlawn Bird Hide Lookout

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Saturday 3/02/2024   Bakers Beach – Archers Knob – Springlawn Lagoon – Springlawn Bird Hide Lookout

                                        Narawntapu National Park, lutruwita / TASMANIA

                                         Larapuna Country                                  

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies, Geri Louis, John Louis

Departing from Narawntapu National Park Visitor Centre Parking at 1:10pm we first headed along the road towards Bakers Beach. Being just past low tide on a clear, calm day we had very easy walking on firm sand. Here, there were lots of seashells along the high water mark, interspersed with cuttlefish remains and fragments of seaweed. There were also interesting wind ripples in the dry sand creating artistic patterns where the highest wave of the morning tide had partially wet the sand. John and Sue powered ahead as Geri and I lingered, looking for the most interesting, intricate ephemeral details.

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