Monday 13th September 7.30pm - Fairy Meadow Community Hall Cnr of Cambridge Avenue & Princes H’way Fairy Meadow.

A presentation by Charles Dove 'Birds of Eastern Australia 2010'. 'Some of the wonderful birds of Australia'. Come and see the great photography of Charles, presented in full and glorious colour complimented by some background sounds. Charles is our newsletter editor so you will know that this presentation will be of an exceptional standard.

Wednesday 15th September 2010 - The Cascades Track Macquarie Pass N.P.
Leader: Betty Hudson

Meet at 9.00am at the car park on the right hand (northern) side at the bottom of Macquarie Pass. From Wollongong take the Freeway south to the Yallah roundabout and turn right onto the Illawarra Highway. At the traffic lights in Albion Park turn right and continue until the 100km is replaced by 60km speed limit. The car park is shortly on the right.

Bring a carry morning tea and insect repellent. This is a walk through rainforest and tall forest along side a creek, which should have plenty of water after the prolonged wet. Contact Betty on 0432 892 945

Saturday 18th September 2010 - Bellawangarah Cambewarra Lookout & Bomaderry Creek
Leader: Betty Hudson

Meet at 9.00am at the Old Cemetery/RFS Station on Kangaroo Valley Rd, Bellawongarah. Look for the bright red mail box on the left. Travel south along the Princes Hwy to Berry and take the Kangaroo Valley road at the southern end of the town. After climbing to the top of the escarpment pass a left turn and continue for approx 1km, the entrance to the cemetery is on the left hand side. Enter and park in the small reserve by the Rural Fire Station ensuring that we do not cause an obstruction

We will do a short walk from here possibly finding the logrunner. When we finish we will drive a few km’s to Cambewarra Lookout where a café provides a good morning tea if you so desire, good birding along the track up to the lookout as well as spectacular views. Another short walk will start at Bomaderry Creek Nerang Road Bomaderry, followed by lunch in the picnic area and then a longer walk along the creek where Rock Warblers have been seen.
Bring lunch and morning tea. The walk will finish around 2.30pm.

Monday September 27th 20107 at 7:30pm - The September committee will be at Charles & Janina Dove, 2/39 Purry Burry Avenue Primbee Ph 4275 2383. Interested members welcome.

Sandy Hollow - 23rd to 30th October 2010
The October 2010 Camp will be at Sandy Hollow Tourist Park, Golden Hwy, Sandy Hollow. Phone 02 6547 4575 or Sandy Hollow Tourist Park or email An online booking form is on the web site. I strongly recommend that you book cabins etc as soon as possible.

Sandy Hollow is at the N. W. corner of the Upper Hunter Valley, near both the NW fringe of Wollemi and Goulburn Rivers National Parks, and Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve. Travel is via Putty Rd or Newcastle Freeway and New England Hwy to Singleton, and then along the Golden Hwy via Denman to Sandy Hollow which is 2hrs west of Newcastle. Further details and a map later.

The Sandy Hollow Tourist Park which is sited on 20 acres backing onto the hills of the parks, is the only suitable accommodation in the area. I strongly suggest that 2 couples share a cottage to reduce the cost. Where a SHARE price is indicated that cottage is suitable for sharing.

Accommodation is as follows:
All cabins and motel style units must be booked for the full week at this stage, but this may change at any time. All accommodation is en suite, has full cooking facilities and all linen, towels and bedding are supplied. All prices are for 1 or 2 people per night, additional people are $15 per night

• 2 x Park Cabins one bedroom with bunks, Double bed in main room $86.00
• 3 x Motel Units with Queen beds Sleep 2 only $95.00
• 3 x Motel Units with King beds Sleep 2 only $100.00
• Dangar Cottage 1 room studio cottage Sleeps 2 only $100 00
• Wollemi & Goulburn Cottages Sleep 6 $100.00 Shared $65 per couple, 1 bed room, double bed & 1 bedroom, bunks + 2 on a sofa bed in main room
• Giants Leap Cottage Sleep 6 $106.00 Shared $68 per couple, 1 bed room, double bed & 1 bedroom, bunks + 2 on a sofa bed in main room
• Hunter Cottage Sleep 6 $116.00 Shared $73 per couple, 1 bed room, queen bed & 1 bedroom 2x single beds, + 2 on a sofa bed in main room
• Valley View Cottage Sleep 7 $130.00 Shared $80 per couple, 1 bed room, queen bed & 1 bedroom 1x single bed + bunks, + 2 on a sofa bed in main room
  
  
• Powered Sites $28.00 for 2 persons additional people $6.00
• Unpowered sites $19.00 for 2 persons or $17.00 for 1 person
  

A deposit of 50% is required when booking Cabins Cottages etc. Payment by Visa & Mastercard only for phone bookings. Online booking is available. Cheques accepted but must clear before date of arrival, also direct deposit to their bank account.

Any queries please phone Betty Hudson on 42360307 or email Please let me know when you have booked with the park.

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