Pilliga Pipeline Walk
Event description
Join us for a community walk along the proposed lateral Pilliga Pipeline route.
EVENT DETAILS
Event Start: Saturday 8.00am @ Smithers Gate
Event End: Sunday 4.00pm, Bohena Creek
Location: Meet in Narrabri & transport will be provided to/from start & finish
Walking Route: Smithers Gate > Bohena Creek
Over 2 days, walk the 31km along the proposed lateral Pilliga Pipeline, which will connect the Pilliga gas wells to the Hunter Pipeline. We will camp the night at Yellow Springs Dam, with dinner and entertainment included. Experience the beauty and biodiversity of the Pilliga Forest and hear from local campaigners, ecologists and First Nations people about why this proposed pipeline must be stopped.
EVENT COST
Kids (16 years and younger): $20
Concession (students, people experiencing financial hardship) : $50
Standard: $80
Pay it Forward (support others to attend the event by contributing to another event cost): $120
Included -
- Support along the walk (transport, food, water, guides)
- Camping at Yellow Springs Dam (BYO tent + sleeping gear)
- All meals - Lunch Saturday > Lunch Sunday + snacks
- Amenities at Yellow Springs Dam
- Transport to and from Narrabri
Please Note -
- Any children aged 16 or younger must be supervised by an adult at all times, as we will be camping near open water
- A participant waiver will be sent out to all attendees prior to the event, which will need to be completed by all attendees
- No fires or alcohol permitted at Yellow Springs Dam (there will be 1 communal fire for cooking)
EVENT HOSTS
This event is a joint initiative by:
- Wando Conservation & Cultural Centre
- For Wild Places
- North West Protection Advocacy
- People for the Plains
- Barkala Farm & Pilliga Pottery
GET IN TOUCH
Want some more details? Feel free to reach out to the following organisers:
Anna Christie | leardforestresearchnode@gmail.com | 0425 322 186
Hilary McAllister | hilary@forwildplaces.com | 0490 483 548