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To attend any trip, you must have an active UNSW Outdoors Club membership and sign up for the trip on this website. UNSWOC trips are usually have no attendance fee and take place on either Saturday or Sunday of the weekend indicated in the schedule. Typically the trip will be posted to the Calendar (below the schedule) in the week of the trip, at which point you can sign up for the trip. Technical gear for club trips (such as harnesses, helmets, wetsuit, etc.) can be borrowed from the UNSWOC Gear Cupboard with only a deposit. When attending a trip, please plan to chip in for petrol for your lovely driver 😊.

Our trips are often in high demand, so here are some tips to give you the best chance of snagging yourself a spot!

  • Come climbing at the Ledge. This lets trip leaders get to know you and shows that you're keen to learn and get involved with the Club.
  • Sign up promptly. You can turn on email notifications to receive an email whenever a new trip is posted. Please note however that participants are not exclusively chosen in order of signing up.
  • Read the whole trip description, and if it asks any questions, make sure you answer all of them in the booking comments box. Tell the trip leaders why you're keen!
  • Make sure your membership profile includes your facebook profile link and/ or phone number so the leader can get in contact with you.
  • If you're unsure about anything in the trip description, message the trip leaders or add your questions to the comments.
  • Our club trips are run entirely by volunteers, so be nice to them. If you come in with a good safety attitude, are respectful to everyone in the Club and especially if you bring snacks to share, you'll certainly be first on the list to be accepted on future Club trips.

Schedule

Below is the schedule of planned trips this term. Keep in mind that all trips are weather dependant, the schedule is like life, things change. There are also likely to be impromptu trips posted, so keep your eyes peeled!

You can find trip sign links once they're posted in the Calendar below!

Calendar

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Colong caves exploration
04/08/2018 - 05/08/2018    
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Advanced overnight trip to Colong Caves in rural NSW First time UNSWOC is visiting woo  
Overnight Intermediate Bushwalk - Wild Dog Mountains
11/08/2018 - 12/08/2018    
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Hi everyone, Ping and I will be leading a bushwalking trip out to the Wild Dog Mountains next weekend, south of Katoomba in the Blueys, [...]
11 Aug
11/08/2018    
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Hi everyone! Since many people were interested in this weekend's trips but they got full very quickly, Tad and I will run an extra rock [...]
11 Aug
11/08/2018 - 12/08/2018    
10:00 pm
Hey hey, it’s caving season again!! The plan: Imma be driving down to Bungonia late (leaving Sydney around 10pm) Saturday the 11th. But you do [...]
12 Aug
12/08/2018    
All Day
Come join Sophie, Julie and myself (Henry) this Saturday the 18th for some climbing at Bonnet Bay (next to Sutherland). All abilities welcome, we will [...]
15 Aug
15/08/2018    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
What? First Aid Practical Workshop When? Wednesday the 15th, from 6 pm to 8 pm Where? UNSW Main Library, Level 4, Room 412 The UNSWOC trip [...]
18 Aug
18/08/2018    
All Day
Hi everyone, David and I will be running a mountain biking trip this Saturday the 18th on some cross country tracks up in Hornsby. This [...]
19 Aug
19/08/2018    
All Day
Come join Sophie Julie and myself (Henry) for some outdoor sport climbing this Sunday the 19th at Bonnet Bay. All abilities welcome. Shoot Henry a [...]
25 Aug
25/08/2018 - 26/08/2018    
All Day
Introductory caving weekend at Bungonia, plan is to do B4-5, Grill Cave and possibly if time Hogans Hole on the Saturday, and then Blowfly Cave [...]
25 Aug
25/08/2018 - 26/08/2018    
12:00 am
Spring has officially sprung, and what better way to celebrate it than heading out to the stunning  Kanangra-Boyd National Park and exploring Kalang Falls! This [...]
26 Aug
26/08/2018    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hey everyone, Felix and I are running bouldering at Frontlines this Sunday (weather permitting). You'll need climbing shoes and a chalk bag, food and water [...]
Beginners XC ski trip!
31/08/2018 - 03/09/2018    
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
If you like skiing (or think you might) and exploring the outdoors, then this is the trip for you! The snow cover is great atm, [...]
02 Sep
02/09/2018    
All Day
Hey frothers, Been climbing for a while and finding yourself trad-curious? It's totally natural, don't worry. Come and see what it's all about with Abi [...]
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Newnes Club Meet-Up! (Boree Branch)

Newnes Club Meet-Up! (Boree Branch)

Image from OutThere travel Boree Branch Social Meet! May 15-17 **Please ensure you read the ENTIRE post, there are questions below that you must answer in [...]
[rare opportunity] Get Your Ass to Donkey Mountain - Experienced Hike

[rare opportunity] Get Your Ass to Donkey Mountain - Experienced Hike

16/05/2026    
All Day
The title is a homage to the trip report from 11 years ago. Read the report here!!! The below contents are also shamelessly plagiarised. Note: [...]
18 May

Arapiles May Holiday Special! (Intermediate/Advanced)

18/05/2026 - 29/05/2026    
12:00 am
In the uni break this May we are heading down to Mount Arapiles in Victoria for a 12 day climbing trip. It’s roughly a 12-hour [...]