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OUR OUTINGS

Outings are a great way to enjoy birdwatching, to learn about the birds and to meet new friends.  We have a range of outings including:

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  • Weekend outings on either Saturday or Sunday

  • Mid-week outings on Wednesday

  • Outings for young birdwatchers - click Nestlings for details

  • Weekends away to prime birding locations

  • Opportunities to participate in bird surveys and other events

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We have at least 3 outings per month.   The outings are informal and cater for birdwatchers of all experience levels.  Helpful, friendly advice is always available on all aspects of birding.

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Visitors are welcome to attend two outings prior to joining CBOC.  If an outing is nearly full, priority will be given to members.   

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For more information, click the links below, or email the Activities Officer on outings@cboc.org.au.

BOOKINGS REQUIRED for all outings

Outings will be limited to 25 people so that the group is not too large for effective birding, but may sometimes have a lower limit based on the outing location.

An email will be sent to members when outings are open for booking and a confirmation will be sent confirming your place on the outing.

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Saturday 19 July 2025 | 8.50am for a 9am start (nearly full)

CENTRAL COAST WETLANDS (PIONEER DAIRY)

Meeting place

Pioneer Dairy parking area, 1897 South Tacoma Rd.  Veer left off the Pacific Hwy near the Hyundai dealer before the Wyong River bridge, then follow this around to South Tacoma Rd.  After passing under the railway line, the turnoff is on the right.

Leader

Prasad Ganesan | 0450 670 199

Habitat

Wetlands and coastal habitat

Grade

Grade 1 or 2 easy walks, depending on tracks chosen.

Facilities

Central Coast Wetlands has plenty of parking, toilets and undercover picnic tables. Canton Beach has street parking and amenities.  Bring a scope if you have one.

Sunday 27 July 2025 | 6.45am start (fully booked - waiting list open)

PELAGIC BOAT TRIP with SYDNEY PELAGICS - $170 paid on board.  Max: 13

Meeting place

The boat picks up at 6.45 from Mosman Bay Wharf, Avenue Rd Mosman. The wharf is located at the end of Avenue Road in Mosman. There is unrestricted public parking adjacent to the wharf.
It then picks up from approx 7am at Double Bay Wharf in Bay St, Double Bay.  The wharf is situated in Steyne Park, Double Bay. Access is via New South Head Rd Double Bay. The public wharf is at the end of Bay Street.

All day free parking is available in designated areas near the wharf in Bay Street and Ocean Avenue.

If the boat is cancelled, Greg will lead an outing somewhere else.

Leader

Greg McLachlan | 0405 578 967

Habitat

Seabirds

Grade

Grade 1.  Minimal walking but you need to be able-bodied.  If you're prone to sea-sickness, this may not be the outing for you.  Otherwise, talk to your GP and take the tablets as prescribed.  Greg does not recommend Ginger tablets or Travacalm.

Facilities

Toilet on the boat.

Wednesday 6 August 2025 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

FLOYD BAY and MIRRAMBEENA REGIONAL PARK

Meeting place

Meet at the end of Hollywood Drive, Lansvale.

Leader

Peter Abraham  |  0451 292 512

Habitat

Parkland, wetlands

Grade

Grade 2.  Approx 6 km on mainly flat easy concrete paths.

Facilities

Plenty of parking at Floyd Bay but no toilets or picnic tables.  Mirrambeena has plenty of parking, toilets and picnic tables.

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Friday 15 August 2025 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

LONGNECK LAGOON - SCHEYVILLE NP

Meeting place

Longneck Lagoon, Scheyville NP

Leader

Nathan Bligh |  0412 787 150

Habitat

Forest, grassland, lagoon

Grade

Grade 2.  Max 4km on mostly flat walking tracks with a couple of hills..

Facilities

Toilets at Longneck Lagoon Environmental Centre.  No picnic tables.

Saturday 23 August 2025 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

 CROSSLANDS RESERVE, HORNSBY HEIGHTS

Meeting place

Crosslands Picnic Area, 441 Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights.  Please note that some GPSs try to take you to the western side of the creek so it is best to put Somerville Road into the GPS.  It is a steep hill down to the reserve at the end of the road.

Leader

Prasad Ganesan  |  0450 670 199

Habitat

Parkland and bushland

Grade

Grade 1. Approx. 2 km. Mostly flat on paved paths.

Facilities

Plenty of parking with toilets a few minutes walk away.  Some picnic tables.

Sunday 31 August 2025 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

BLUE GUM CREEK RESERVE, ANNANGROVE

Meeting place

End of O'Keefe Road, Annangrove

Leader

Paul Johnstone |  0434 350 409

Habitat

Forest

Grade

Grade 2.  Approx 2 km on flat bush trail.

Facilities

Plenty of parking.  No toilets or picnic tables at the reserve, but morning tea wil be 15 mins away at Maralya Park where there are toilets and picnic tables.

Wednesday 3 September 2025 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

NARRABEEN LAGOON

Meeting place

Meet at 8.30am at James Wheeler Place, Wheeler Heights.  Once you turn into James Wheeler Pde, go down the hill and around the corner and park anywhere on the left.   It is likely that you will need to carry morning tea with you.

Leader

Lindsay Sherman | 0418 624 905

Habitat

Bushland

Grade

Grade 2.  Approx 4kms of flat, easy walking on gravel path.

Facilities

There are no toilets at James Wheeler Parade; the closest are at nearby St Matthews Farm Reserve.  There are toilets at Jamieson Park, which is usually where we have morning tea.
Only one picnic table at James Wheeler Pde but more tables at Jamieson Park.

Friday 12 to Sunday 14 September 2025 (waiting list open)
Friday 19 to Sunday 21 September 2025 (waiting list open)

WEEKENDS AWAY - NARRABRI AREA

Meeting place

These two Members' weekends will be based in Narrabri, travelling to nearby birding areas.  They are now open for booking.  Once the booking has been confirmed, more details will be sent to you.   Do not book any accommodation until then as there will be a maximum of 30 people on this weekend.

Leader

Heather Pearce |  0412 051 951

Habitat

Various

Grade

Various

Facilities

TBC

Sunday 28 September 2025 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

SECOND PONDS CREEK RESERVE, ROUSE HILL

Meeting place

Meet at Withers Rd at Second Ponds Creek, adjacent to the Rouse Hill Rural Fire brigade 

Leader

Damian Turner |  0415 450 476

Habitat

Wetland and forest

Grade

Grade 3.  Approx 6 km of walking on a gentle slope.

Facilities

Plenty of roadside parking.  Closest toilets are at the nearby Bunnings or Mitre 10.  No picnic tables.

Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March 2026 (waiting list open)
Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March 2026 (one vacancy)

WEEKENDS AWAY - KIAMA AREA

Meeting place

These two Members' weekends will be based in Kiama, travelling to nearby birding areas.  They are now open for booking.  Once the booking has been confirmed, more details will be sent to you.   Do not book any accommodation until then as there will be a maximum of 30 people on this weekend.

Leader

Heather Pearce |  0412 051 951

Habitat

Various

Grade

Various

Facilities

TBC

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Laughtondale Gully and Wisemans Ferry

Leader: Adrian Dick

Saturday 11 October 2025

Field of Mars, Sugar Loaf Point, Boronia Park

Leader: Cathy Goswell

Sunday 19 October 2025

TBC

Leader: TBC

Saturday 25 October 2025

Cumberland State Forest

Leader: Peter Abraham

Sunday 2 November 2025

Members' BBQ - Location TBC

Leader: Coralie Turner-Morris

Wednesday 5 November 2025

Wattle Forest and Lady Carrington Drive, Royal NP

Leader: Robyn Pedersen

Saturday 15 November 2025
Sunday 16 November 2025 (morning)

Capertee Valley

Leader: Cathy Goswell

Saturday 22 November 2025

Sydney Olympic Park - starting at the Waterbird Refuge

Leader: Prasad Ganesan

Wednesday 3 December 2025

TBC

Leader: TBC

Sunday 7 December 2025

Richmond Lowlands and surrounds

Leader: Paul Johnstone

11-13 September 2026
18-20 September
 2026

Advance notice of Spring 2026 weekends away from Friday to Sunday inclusive - location TBC

Leader: Heather Pearce

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