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Cycling | Trip Report
A guide to Responsible Bikepacking in the Bluies

Please note that this is not a guide how to be responsible cyclists in the bush! By Seamus Smart 11-12/ … Read More

25/07/2026 0
Canyoning | Trip Report
Lennox Creek Canyon – NZ (and why I was a missing person)

Despite its prominence and an enticing 3 star rating, it has only ever seen 1 (known) descent attempt since its opening in March 2017… Read More

10/07/2026 0
Hiking | Trip Report
Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K)

A 2026 trip along the Kanangra to Katoomba hike, tackling the post-fire regrowth… Read More

29/05/2026 0
Climbing | Hiking | Trip Report
We Got Our Ass To Donkey Mountain!

And the inaugural Boree Branch event in the Wolgan Valley!… Read More

16/05/2026 0
Hiking | Trip Report
Berowra Trig

Stunning views over the Hawkesbury River on an off-track hike… Read More

19/04/2026 0
Beanie Grant | Hiking | Trip Report
Southern Ranges Traverse, Tasmania

UNSWOC tackles one of Tasmania’s hardest multiday hikes*… Read More

20/02/2026 0
Announcement
2026 Arc Sport changes

🫵🏼🫵🏼 YOU need to approve YOURSELF on the club website after you sign up on Rubric. The club does not verify you.… Read More

28/01/2026 0
Canyoning | Incident Report | Trip Report
Fenwicks Creek FD (and how to lose a finger)

In early December 2025 I joined a (non-club) canyoning trip in Northern NSW… Read More

31/12/2025 0
Hiking | Trip Report
6-hour Rogaine at Woronora River

21 kilometres, 16 controls, 6 hours, 4 new friends, 2 cats and 2 leeches-worth of ridiculously fun competition!… Read More

02/11/2025 0
Backcountry | Hiking | Trip Report
Snowshoe to Schlink Hut

Maybe it’s because I live a sheltered (and sadly unadventurous) life, but this Snowshoeing trip was one of the best hiking trips I’ve done.… Read More

24/09/2025 0
Hiking | Trip Report
The Grand Cliff Top Walk

Hike 19km in 2 days along Grand Cliff Top Walk, which seamlessly links Wentworth Falls, Leura, and Katoomba. You’ll discover … Read More

01/09/2025 0
Backcountry | Trip Report
Rams Head Backcountry Ski Weekend

At the early hour of approximately 6:45 pm I drove the arc car out of Sydney on the way south … Read More

29/08/2025 0
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[UNSWOC + Wandersoc] Bouddi Explorer Hike
[UNSWOC + Wandersoc] Bouddi Explorer Hike
1 Aug 26
UNSWOC x UTSOAC x Boulder SOC PUB-GAINE
UNSWOC x UTSOAC x Boulder SOC PUB-GAINE
7 Aug 26

Upcoming Trips:

[UNSWOC + Wandersoc] Bouddi Explorer Hike
[UNSWOC + Wandersoc] Bouddi Explorer Hike
1 Aug 26
UNSWOC x UTSOAC x Boulder SOC PUB-GAINE
UNSWOC x UTSOAC x Boulder SOC PUB-GAINE
7 Aug 26
[FULL] Navshield 2026 (Rogaine)
[FULL] Navshield 2026 (Rogaine)
29 Aug 26
29 Aug
Blue Lake Ice Climbing 29-30 August 2026 [Advanced]
29 Aug 26

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Hello fellow adventurers, UNSW Outdoors Club is ex Hello fellow adventurers, UNSW Outdoors Club is excited to announce our collaboration with the newly formed UNSW Mountain bike society @dhmtbclub.unsw !
We are holding a FREE BBQ for all at the BBQ Station in village green (opposite to village green cafe), on 4th August 11am -2 pm!
Come say hi, even if it’s just for the snag our awesome team has a few Gordon Ramsey 🌭😳
Last weekends Birrabang hike - which ended up bein Last weekends Birrabang hike - which ended up being more of a canyon with some water crossings!!!
Enjoying exploring the beautiful nature!
On Darug and Gundungurra country.
What’s better than a rogaine ? Adding pubs to it f What’s better than a rogaine ?
Adding pubs to it for refueling ofc!
Get keen for our UNSWOC x UTSOAC x UNSW Boulder Soc PUBGAINE night on the 7th of August!!!

Starting at 5 pm at Victoria Park! The registrations are completely FREE along with bbq refreshments! Teams must return to Victoria Park by 9:30pm.

Lots of bonus points up for grabs too!!

More information and SIGN UP on our website, unswoc.org
Boulder Soc use the link in bio to SIGN UP!!!
Sup kooks, we are excited to announce a design com Sup kooks, we are excited to announce a design competition for our upcoming 1-L Nalgene bottles! 

Looking for some legendary art work designs by 10 of Aug 2026, where the winner would get a bottle with their very own design on the bottle for free! And the second best will receive a massive 50 percent discount on their purchase of the bottle! 

The winners of the custom designed bottle will be awarded during the start of O-Week in september :). 

Super keen to see your designs! Details and submit at the Link In Bio 🎨🎨🎨
Last years collab hike went so well we had to brin Last years collab hike went so well we had to bring it back!! 
Join our collab hike with Wandersoc on the Bouddi Coastal Walk. 
The hike is beginner friendly, although some fitness is required as its a 15km walk through stunning coastline and bushland!!
Scenery includes, lovely secluded beaches, views to the ocean, little patches of forest, super cool rocks, and more.
View more information and SIGN UP on our website unswoc.org
Gear officers for 2026-2027 Ever in need of help Gear officers for 2026-2027
 
Ever in need of help with your gear you know who to reach out to 🔨🔨

Phoebe- Head Gear officer 
Rory - Gear Officer 
Harry - Gear Officer 
Isabella - Gear Officer
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The UNSW Outdoors Club acknowledges the traditional owners of the country our activities take place on. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Events
  • [UNSWOC + Wandersoc] Bouddi Explorer Hike
  • UNSWOC x UTSOAC x Boulder SOC PUB-GAINE
  • [FULL] Navshield 2026 (Rogaine)
  • Blue Lake Ice Climbing 29-30 August 2026 [Advanced]
  • 2027 World Rogaining Championships - Beanie Grant
  • Gendered Violence Training
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    • Report an Accident or Near Miss
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