Useful Links

The links detailed below provide a wide range of interesting & relevant information to those who wish to plan, conduct or participate in  activities within the club.

Bushwalking NSW
The umbrella organisation for bushwalking within NSW, with contact information on walking clubs throughout the state, bushwalking equipment, topical issues etc.

The NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
For details on facilities, activities, park closures & general environmental information

Bushwalking Wilderness Rescue Squad - Now known as BSAR NSW
The volunteer remote area search & rescue squad for NSW, for bush safety information & resources, including specialist skills courses such as Remote Area 1st-aid & more.

The NSW Rural Fire Service
For major fire updates, current incidents & major fire bans including the current fire danger maps for NSW

  The Australian Bureau of Meteorology
Providing detailed regional forecasts & weather warnings as well as the latest weather observations.

The Metropolitan Speleological Society
A Sydney based caving & outdoors activity club.

OzCanyons
The on-line site for the Canyoning community within Australia, with a wide range of canyoning information, photographs, forums & updates.

Terry Hills Weather Radar
This links to the latest 256km radar image of Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Central West. Excellent current weather update for canyoning & other activities. Also includes useful tutorial on using this image.

The New Zealand Weather & Climate Service
This page provides regularly updated 3 & 7 day precipitation forecast maps for South-Eastern Australia. Excellent support for planning activities.