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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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Friday 14 February 2025 | 7am and 9am starts - arrive 10 mins prior (open for booking)

ROOKWOOD CEMETERY and SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK

Meeting place

Meet towards the end of William Dr, Rookwood Cemetery. Enter via East St, Lidcombe. Second start location at 9am near the Waterview Café at Lake Belvedere, Bicentennial Park, Homebush off Australia Ave.

Leader

Adrian Dick |  0451 825 403

Habitat

Woodland, parkland, wetlands

Grade

Rookwood Cemetery: Grade 1.  Approx 2 km of flat walking.
Sydney Olympic Park: Grade 1. Approx. 2 km walking mainly on flat paths. 

Facilities

Rookwood: Plenty of parking beside road.  No toilets in the area that we are going but there are toilets near St Michael's chapel. 
Sydney Olympic Park: Plenty of parking.  Toilets available.  Some picnic tables depending on location.

Saturday 22 February 2025 | 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

Mark Fuller |  0424 440 140

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.

Sunday 2 March 2025 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start

LIME KILN WETLANDS, PEAKHURST and  
OATLEY PARK

Meeting place

Meet at the corner of Pamela Ave and Jinna Rd, Peakhurst.  

Leader

Gabrielle Rees |  0414 947 138

Habitat

Wetlands

Grade

Lime Kiln Wetlands: Grade 3.  Approx 3km on a formed track loop walk.
Oatley Park: Grade 3.  Approx 2-3km on a dirt track with some rocky climbs.

Facilities

Lime Kiln Wetlands: Plenty of street parking.  Nearest toilets are at Mortdale Plaza Shopping mall on Roberts Ave, or nearby service stations.
Oatley Park: Plenty of parking.  Toilets and picnic tables.

Wednesday 5 March 2025 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start

WATTLE FOREST & LADY CARRINGTON DRIVE, ROYAL NP

Meeting place

Meet at Wattle Forest picnic area at Audley. Enter park at Audley end.  After crossing Audley Weir, turn right onto Lady Carrington Drive. Turn right to cross the white wooden bridge, then turn left and continue to the end of this road to Wattle Forest. 
National Park entry fee of $12 applies unless you have a NP pass.

Leader

Robyn Pedersen |  0438 989 422

Habitat

Rainforest and woodland

Grade

Wattle Forest: Grade 3.  Approx 2 km walk with some uneven ground, including some scrambling under fallen trees and roots.
Lady Carrington Drive: Grade 2.  Approx 5 km walk on a gravel track with some gentle inclines.

Facilities

Plenty of parking.  There is a set of toilets as you go across the bridge and also at Wattle Forest.  Plenty of under-shelter picnic tables.
Lady Carrington Drive has plenty of parking and toilets are a short walk away and plenty of under-shelter picnic tables.

Sunday 16 March 2025 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start

NURRAGINGY RESERVE, WESTERN SYDNEY PARKLANDS

Meeting place

Meet at the Colebee Centre, Nurragingy Reserve, Knox Road, Doonside. 

Leader

Daniel McDonald | 0404 374 362

Habitat

Bushland, woodland

Grade

Grade 2.  Approx 3 km on level bush tracks.

Facilities

Plenty of parking.  Toilets at the Colebee Centre.  Some picnic tables near the centre, but these are often being used.

Friday 21 to Sunday 23 March 2025 (fully booked - bookings closed)
Friday 28 to Sunday 30 March 2025 (one vacancy)

WEEKENDS AWAY - OLD BAR AREA

Meeting place

These two Members' weekends will be based in Old Bar, 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 16 March 2025

Nurragingy Reserve, Western Sydney Parklands

Wednesday 2 April 2025

Irrawong Reserve and Warriewood Wetlands

Sunday 13 April 2025
 

Castlereagh and Windsor Downs NRs

Saturday 19 April 2025

Scheyville National Park

Sunday 27 April 2025
 

TBC

Saturday 3 May 2025

Wianamatta Regional Park (Ropes Crossing section)

Wednesday 7 May 2025
 

Annual Raptor Count - Scheyville area

Friday 16 May 2025

Mill Creek Picnic area and Devines Hill walk, Dharug NP

Saturday 24 May 2025
 

Emu Green and Penrith Weir

Sunday 1 June 2025

North Head - Sydney Harbour NP/North Head Sanctuary

Wednesday 4 June 2025
 

TBC

Sunday 15 June 2025

Beginners and New Members - Sydney Olympic Park - Wentworth Common and Waterbird Refuge

Saturday 21 June 2025
 

West Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP

Sunday 29 June 2025

TBC

Wednesday 2 July 2025
 

Australian Botanical Gardens, Mt Annan

Sunday 13 July 2025

TBC

Saturday 19 July 2025
 

TBC

Sunday 27 July 2025

Pelagic Boat Trip with Sydney Pelagics (cost $170)

Weekend 12-14 September
Weekend 19-21 September

Narrabri weekends away

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