Walk for The Williams and Community Picnic

The Wilderness Society Newcastle, as part of the Save the Williams River coalition, is pleased to promote "Walk for the Williams - Stop Tillegra Dam". 

This exciting event is a week long journey that follows the Williams River from Brownmore, north of Dungog, to the coast at Nobbys Head in Newcastle.

The Wilderness Society Newcastle, as part of the Save the Williams River coalition, is pleased to promote 'Walk for the Williams - Stop Tillegra Dam'. Photo: The Wilderness Society Collection

Residents of the Hunter Valley and supporters of our campaign to save the Williams River from the Unnecessary, Expensive and Destructive Tillegra Dam will carry the message, "This is the magnificent Williams River  Valley. It’s an amazing natural asset, home to a natural freshwater ecosystem, and supporting our farms, fishing, and people. Don't damn these valuable resources with a dam that nobody needs or wants".

Commencing on Sunday the 14th of March, marking the International Day of Action for Rivers, the journey will meander through the Williams River Valley and end with a community picnic on Saturday the 20th of March at the Railway Carriage, Foreshore Park, Newcastle from 12 noon until 2pm.

If you can't make the walk, you could show your support at any of our dinners at the end of each day - otherwise, we look forward to seeing you at our picnic.

People are invited to join in different legs of the walk, details are listed below.

Sunday 14th March    

Start Time: 8.30am
Walk route: Brownmoore to Bendolba   
12pm: Lunch at Tillegra Bridge‘International Day of Action for Rivers’

Monday 15th March

Time: 2pm - 6pm*
Walk route: Bendolba to Dungog
6pm: BBQ at Dungog

Tuesday 16th March

Time: 2pm - 6pm*
Walk route: Dungog to Brookfield

Wednesday 17th March

Time: 2pm - 6pm*
Walk route: Brookfield to Clarence Town
6pm: Dinner at Clarence Town Bowling Club

Thursday  18th March

Time: 2pm - 6pm*
Walk route: Clarence Town to Seaham (via New Line Rd)
6pm: BBQ at Seaham Park

Friday 19th March

Time: 2pm - 6pm*
Walk route: Seaham to Raymond Terrace
6pm: BBQ at Riverside Park

Saturday  20th March
No Walking Saturday.
Steve Posselt will paddle down the Hunter River to Nobbys Head in his kayak.

12pm: Community Picnic with guest speakers at the ‘Railway Carriage Shed’, Newcastle Foreshore Park, Wharf Rd Newcastle.

Special visit from Platypus Bill - local resident of the Williams River and dedicated campaign mascot.

Bring your favourite picnic treats and blanket, some protective gear from the weather and remember that rain, hail or shine, this event welcomes you, your family and your friends.  We will be undercover at the Railway Carriage Shed in the event of rain.

* please note, end times for walk routes are approximate only based on an average walking pace and level of fitness.