CUMBERLAND BIRD OBSERVERS CLUB
Birdwatching in Sydney since 1979
Affiliated with BirdLife Australia
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
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Mid-week outings on Wednesday
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Outings for young birdwatchers - click Nestlings for details
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Weekends away to prime birding locations
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Opportunities to participate in bird surveys and other events
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.
Visitors are welcome to attend two outings prior to joining CBOC. If an outing is nearly full, priority will be given to members.
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.
Saturday 24 October 2026 | 8.50am for an 9am start (open for booking)
STOCKTON SANDSPIT, near Newcastle
Meeting place
Meet under the west side of the Nelson Bay overpass, accessed from Fullerton St, Stockton
Leader
Nathan Bligh | 0412 787 150
Habitat
Wetlands
Grade
Grade 2. less than 1km walking on gravel and sandy surfaces.
Facilities
Parking under the bridge. Nearest toilets are at Corroba Park, on Fullterton St towards the point. No picnic tables.
Sunday 1 November 2026 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (waiting list open)
BEGINNERS AND NEW MEMBERS - SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK - Waterbird Refuge and Lake Belvedere
Meeting place
Meet at Archery Centre carpark, Bennelong Parkway, Sydney Olympic Park.
Leader
Cathy Goswell | 0418 865 421
Habitat
Wetlands and forest
Grade
Grade 2. Up to 2 km on paved paths.
Facilities
Plenty of parking. Toilets at Lake Belvedere and some picnic tables. No facilities at the Waterbird Refuge.
Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)
WIANAMATTA REGIONAL PARK, ROPES CROSSING section
Meeting place
Meet at the car park just inside the gates off Mainwaring St, Ropes Crossing.
Leader
Mark Fuller | 0424 440 140
Habitat
Ironbark Woodland
Grade
Grade 2. Approx. 2 km on flat bush tracks.
Facilities
Plenty of parking just inside the gate. There are toilets and picnic tables in two sections of the park.
Saturday 14 November 2026 | 8.50am for a 9am start (nearly full)
Sunday 15 November 2026 | 8.50am for a 9am start (morning only)
CAPERTEE VALLEY
Meeting place
Meet at the corner of Glen Alice and Glen Davis Rds, Capertee Valley
Leader
Cathy Goswell | 0418 865 421
Habitat
Open woodland and pastureland
Grade
Grade 2. Short walks on hardened uneven surfaces and gentle uphill sections.
Facilities
Plenty of parking in the triangle in the middle of the Glen Davis/Glen Alice intersection. Toilets and picnic tables at Glen Davis campground.
Saturday 21 November 2026 | 8.50am for a 9am start (open for booking)
MITCHELL PARK, CATTAI NATIONAL PARK
Meeting place
Meet at the second picnic table in Mitchell Park. National Park entry fee of $8 applies unless you have a NP pass.
Leader
Cathy Goswell | 0418 865 421
Habitat
Bushland, woodland
Grade
Grade 3. Mostly flat with a medium length walk around the southern part of Mitchell Park.
Facilities
Plenty of parking. Toilets and some picnic tables.
Saturday 29 November 2026 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)
CUMBERLAND LAND CONSERVANCY: WALLAROO & WOMBAT SITES, MULGOA
Meeting place
Meet at the entrance to the property, which is accessed from the turnoff to the Penrith Landfill Depot. This is just south of the Nepean Christian School. Once you turn off Mulgoa Rd, parking is immediately on the left opposite the gate on the right. If the gate is open, drive in and park on the left near the shed.
Leader
Steve Henshaw | 0417 028 888
Habitat
Open forest/woodland with clearings and small dams.
Grade
Wallaroo: Grade 2. Approx. 3 km of relatively flat walking with some gentle hills.
Wombat: Grade 3. Approx. 1 km with some steep hills.
Facilities
Plenty of parking. Toilets available. No picnic tables.
Wednesday 2 December 2026 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)
FIELD OF MARS, SUGARLOAF POINT and BORONIA PARK
Meeting place
Meet at Field of Mars Reserve, Pittwater Rd, East Ryde
Leader
Steve Henshaw | 0417 028 888
Habitat
Forest, mangrove
Grade
Field of Mars: Grade 1. Approx. 0.6 km Boardwalk loop.
Sugar Loaf Point: Grade 3. Approx. 3 km on bush tracks with short steep hill sections, some rough surfaces and a few steps.
Facilities
Plenty of parking with toilets nearby and some picnic tables.
Sunday 6 December 2026 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)
WIANAMATTA REGIONAL PARK (Jordon Springs section) and CASTLEREAGH WETLANDS
Meeting place
Meet opposite #46 Callistemon Court, Jordan Springs.
Leader
Adrian Dick | 0451 825 403
Habitat
Open forest, woodland and wetlands
Grade
Grade 2. Approx. 5 km on level bush tracks.
Facilities
Plenty of roadside parking. Nearest toilets are at Livvi's Place playground off Montague Drive. No picnic tables.
Friday 12 to Sunday 14 March 2027 (waiting list open)
Friday 19 to Sunday 21 March 2026 (waiting list open)
WEEKENDS AWAY - URUNGA AREA
Meeting place
These two Members' weekends will be based in Urunga, 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
Friday to Sunday 15-17 October 2027
Friday to Sunday 29-31 October 2027
Advance notice of 2027 Spring Weekends away - location TBC
Leader: Heather Pearce