National Parks Association NSW Lachlan Valley Branch – Autumn Walks

Wednesday 29th April 2026

9am – Meet at Lions Parks, Molong Road, Parkes

Goobang National Park Management Trail Walk

Leader will be Liz MacRaild – 0455 915 989

Please
contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come.
A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated.

General information: please read!
 
New walkers are always
welcome! Our walks are generally pretty leisurely taking time to spot birds,
plants, spiders etc
Walkers are reminded to
bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable
clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a
fold up chair for the post- walk cuppa is recommended.
Walkers are insured
through NSW National Parks Association and contact details are
collected and forwarded to NPA head office, to meet insurance requirements.
NPA expects people who will be regular walkers to be NPA members
Information https://npansw.org.au/npa/join/annual-member/
All walks
are subject to weather restrictions, RFS fire warnings and any closure of the
relevant NP or State Forest due to Hunting Permits, aerial pest control, track
damage etc
For
safety reasons those walking stay together as a group. Please consider bringing
a
companion if for any reason you are unsure of your ability to complete the walk
 so that you don’t return unaccompanied
 
Walk Grades:
Easy: (5 to 10 kilometres) Mostly flat to slightly
undulating topography. Walks are mostly on tracks or fire trails and of
moderate distance. Suitable for those with a minimum level of fitness.
Medium: (5 to 8 kilometres) May be over moderate
hills or rough terrain. May involve some off track walking. Walk may involve
shorter distance overall due to rougher conditions. Suitable for an average
fitness level.
Hard:  (5 or more kilometres) Walk may involve hilly
or mountainous terrain, rough
tracks, a trackless route or an extended
distance. Walk suitable for above average
fitness level.