Events

UNEOAC are doing a Coffs Trip!!!  The Coffs Coast has a variety of adventurous activities for those so inclined. The main focus of the club trip will be to get out and check the Glenreagh Sandstone climbing areas (an epic sport climbing location!) however, potential side quests include exploring a few waterfalls, jumping in the ocean for a swim or snorkel, bringing a mountain bike and blasting down some of the trails around Woolgoolga and even visiting the recently opened boulder gym in town.  Campsites are booked at the Darlington Holiday Park from Thursday the 2nd of July through to Sunday the 5th. It is likely there will be some heading down on the Thursday and others heading down on the Friday for those that can't swing the early start to the weekend. As always camping gear is available for free from the club. Put in a gear hire request through tidyhq or message the club for details. What to bring: Camping gear (Tents, sleeping bag, sleeping mattress, swag etc.) Swimmers Water bottles and snacks (keep in mind fuelling for adventure activities!) Rain Jacket  Hat & Sunscreen Backpack Sturdy hiking shoes Climbing shoes and equipment (harness, helmet, chalkbag etc. also available through the club) Towel & toiletries Optional snorkelling gear, mtbing or other equipment for other activities  

What An introductory overnight walk following two sections of the Gibraltar range world heritage walk from Coombadjah campground to boundary creek camping at mulligans hut campground. Walk will be on management trails or walking tracks. This walk will showcase the varied vegetation of the area covering both rainforest, granite heath and hanging swamps. Depending on time there is options for several short side trips to lookouts. When: 16-17 May 2026 Itinerary Saturday Leave Armidale early approx. 0800 Drive to Washpool NP, Coombadjah campground Walk to Mulligans hut campground Sunday Walk mulligans hut to boundary creek campground Return home Gear/equipment: - contact Andrew Woolley if you need or want advice or to hire gear from the club. Note there is a limited supply. Food 2 lightweight hiking dinners (1 as a spare) Snacks 2x lunches 1x breakfast Utensils Bowl/plate Cooking equipment – (can be shared or hire can be arranged) Water Will be available during walk but may require side trips. There is a tank at mulligans hut campground. Water catchment will be entirely within the national park.  Bring 3 L and some form of purification e.g. chlorine tablets or LifeStraw.   Equipment Tent (can share or hire) Sleeping bag (can hire) Sleeping mat (can hire) Warm clothes (jumper, beanie, gloves long clothes to wear to bed) Overnight hiking back pack (can hire) Rain coat Hiking boots or comfortable joggers torch Transport: As it is a significant drive carpooling is suggested and the plan is to leave early 0800 Saturday morning after meeting at sport UNE. Depending on numbers we will need to take at least 2 cars to enable a car shuffle between start and end locations

Get keen for a day of cold weather bouldering out at the Stonehenge recreation reserve! We are planning to get out to Stonehenge recreation reserve which is a really accessible climbing location close to Glen Innes (about an hour north of Armidale). There is a great variety of bouldering at this location on granite boulders. The club will bring out a number of boulder pads and if you have one feel free to bring it along (the more the merrier). If not don't worry, you will just need some climbing shoes and a chalk bag (and a trusty safety beanie). If you don't have shoes or chalk again don't worry as the club can help out if you let us know. You will also need to bring out some snacks, lunch and at least 2 litres of water. Details will be updated closer to the event but we will aim to meet at 8AM on Saturday the 9th of May to carpool out to Stonehenge and get on the rock. Hope to see you there.

A walk to Woolpack rocks along the woolpack rocks walking track in Cathederal rocks NP. fantastic views over cathedral rock NP and the granite features of the park. While there is a constructed national park walking track there is opportunity for further optional off-track exploration and scrambling. We plan to meet at the SportUNE back Hockey / dirt carpark at 9am.  What you need Sufficient water 2-3 L Snacks and Lunch Hat/sunscreen Suitable clothing for climbing and exploring the bush, long pants and shirt are recommended Backpack (can borrow from the club)

The club are once again heading out to Gara Gorge for some entry level lead climbing. For those wanting to get out and try lead climbing for the first time or practice their outdoor climbing skills this is the event for you. This will be a great event if you are keen to come along to the Coffs Climbing trip later in the year, as this is an oppitunity to build confidence on outdoor climbs. The plan is to head out and try some entry level (grade 15-20 climbs) at Gara Gorge.  At this stage we plan to get back out to Hope (the same climbing location that we were at during the open day) and practicing lead climbing on routes that most new comers may have tried such as: Hubris, Cross Wired, Hope, Anticipation, Yuppie and Heavy Metal (one of my personal faves!). Have a look on the Crag (a website where you can view and search climbing routes) and check out some of these climbs. Alternatively, message the club if you have any climbs of particular interest that you would like to have a go at. The plan will be to meet at 8am to carpool (meeting location TBC), dependant on numbers and location of those registering to attend. Be prepared to be out for a decent day in the gorge and bring ~2 litres of water, snacks, lunch and layers. If you need climbing gear (such as harnesses, helmets and shoes) please message the club and we can arrange to supply gear. Hope to see you there, please reach out if you have any questions!  

What is planned A walk down to Wrights lookout and along the cascades track. See fantastic views off the escarpment to the coast and walk along a rainforest creek under beech trees with numerous small waterfalls. Option for swimming. For those botanically inclined this is an opportunity to see Neoastelia spectabilis a species endemic to new England national park.   While these are along constructed national park walking tracks the cascades track in particular is somewhat rough and has significant slip hazards from wet rocks What you need Sufficient water 2-3 L Snacks and Lunch Hat/sunscreen Suitable clothing for climbing and exploring the bush, long pants and shirt are recommended Backpack (can borrow from the club)