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21 May, Tue 9:30AM | Beehive Point (#140) | ||||
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 400m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M | |||||
(Fully Booked) From the end of Jack's Corner Road follow Griffins Fire Trail to a track to the left. Follow this through the forest to a steep descent to the main dirt road leading to Beehive Point on Lake Yarrunga. This is a lovely picnic area and chance for a swim. Return by the main dirt road.
Hazards: Rough track and some steep sections both up and down. Location: Morton NP (Kangaroo Valley) Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View |
28 May, Tue 9:30AM | The Joan Lowe Memorial Walk – Mt Gibraltar (#xJL010) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 300m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) 10731 | |||||
In memory of our Joan Lowe, we will celebrate her birthday by traversing parts of the Gib and taking in some of the special and lesser known lookouts that Joan loved so much. Some steep steps and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Gibraltar NR Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View |
4 Jun, Tue 9:30AM | Spring Hill Fire Trail (#725) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 350m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie | |||||
(Date Changed) An attractive, undulating (sometimes steep) walk meandering through interesting rocky outcrops with glimpses of Mt Jellore across the valley, culminating with a spectacular view of the Nattai Valley. Walking pole(s) advised for some steep, loose sections of the fire trail. Hazards: Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Limit: 20. View |
11 Jun, Tue 9:00AM | Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls (#340) | |||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council |
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Grade:3/6 | Length | 18km | 306m | Southern Highlands Branch | ||
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mark P. | ||||||
Location: Budderoo NP (Jamberoo Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View |
18 Jun, Tue 9:30AM | Belangalo Infinity LO Loop (#820) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 280m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith W | |||||
A fairly flat walk that uses combination of fire trail, track and off track to take you through lovely forest and to some spectacular gorge views.
Hazards: Off track navigation. Unfenced cliffs. Location: Belangalo SF Map: Canyon Leigh 8928-4N Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View |
20 Jun, Thu 9:26AM | Bungonia Gorge Slot Canyon via Red Track | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | 608m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Explorer Walks) Jerry | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A short but challenging circular walk/climb that involves a steep, slippery descent and ascent. Only for fit walkers as hard navigation over/under boulders and rocks. The highlight of this adventure is finding your way through these boulders and rocks and the canyon. Steep, slippery, bolder climbing, off-track, heat, exhaustion. Limit: 8. View |
25 Jun, Tue 9:00AM | Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge (#940) | ||||
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 11km | 400m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M | |||||
(Fully Booked) Medium walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool. Matilda track to lookout for lunch. Optional HARD walk for extension down Rosie's Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge. Limit 12 for the optional gorge extension.
Hazards: Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Location: Potholes Reserve Tahmoor Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View |
2 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Wombat Hill Lookout, Yarrunga Trig & Rebecca’s View (#660) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 200m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G. | |||||
The walk begins at Meryla Pass in Morton NP. From the locked gate continue on the Fire Trail along the ridge. The first section is a fairly steep fire trail but flattens out and then follows along a track.There are several viewpoints which look towards Mt Carrialoo, Crankey's Creek and Lake Yarrunga until reaching the end of the track overlooking Wombat Hill. If conditions are suitable we push through on a less defined track to Yarrunga Trig for great views down to the jnct of Yarrunga Creek & Kangaroo R. On the return there is an optional trail leading to Rebecca's View over Sandy's Creek on the other side of the ridge.
Hazards: Rough track and unfenced cliffs. Off track for extension to the trig. Location: Morton NP (Mossvale) Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View |
9 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Lake Alexandra to Boxvale via 40’ Falls. (#050) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 400m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Barbara B. | |||||
The track follows the Nattai River from the lake to Nattai Creek where the track to the falls leaves the main track and follows the Nattai Creek track to the falls. From the Falls a steep climb leads to the Boxvale track. (Requires car shuffle.)
Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, creek crossing and steep steps. Location: Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong) Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View |
16 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Old Bullock Track & Macquarie Rivulet Circuit (#530 | ||||
Fully inside Shellharbour City Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 9km | 400m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Paul O | |||||
From the bottom of Macquarie Pass follow an old bullock track up to Clover Hill Rd. Turn down a Canyoners Track to Macquarie Rivulet and follow back to The Cascades car park.
Hazards: Slippery, steep, off track, scrambling on narrow rough track. Can be quite muddy in places. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View |
18 Jul, Thu 8:00AM | Tahmoor Gorge to Maldon (#950) | ||||
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council | |||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 10km | 400m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Traverse a section of Tahmoor Gorge along Bargo River from the bottom of Sally's Pass to the junction of Nepean River. From the junction we will pick our way down the Nepean to Maldon. Will require car shuffle. NOTE: If we can't pick our way through to Maldon then we will backtrack to start. Partly unexplored so will need to be agile. Possible need to swim/float a section. Some cliffs and slippery rocks. Location: Bargo & Nepean R Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 8. View |
23 Jul, Tue 9:00AM | Brown Mountain & Red Rocks (#160) | ||||
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 420m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue G. | |||||
Red Rocks & Brown Mtn are on the top of Mt Cambewarra. A rough fire trail leads out to a trig point overlooking Kangaroo Valley. On the return, a side track leads out to Brown Mountain lookout for views over the south coast. Aboriginal rubbings are seen on both tracks.
Hazards: Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, slippery after rain. Location: Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve Map: Berry 9028-3N Limit: 20. View |
23 Jul, Tue 7:14AM | Spit to Manly (#S500) | ||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. Northern Beaches Council Mosman Municipal Council |
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Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 250m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M. | |||||
A scenic walk through bush and coast with lovely views of Middle Harbour and Sydney Harbour. Quite a few steep steps and descent to Manly. Hurried pace in order to catch the 4pm train home. A lovely walk in the middle of suburbia. Even walk, few rocks and up and down bush track. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 20. View |
30 Jul, Tue 9:00AM | Buxton Ave to Blue Gum Forest (#909) | ||||
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 7km | 80m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M | |||||
Starting from Buxton Ave on the edge of Nattai NP, we follow a short distance on fire trails to pick up a track that leads us down to the Blue Forest in Thirlmere Lakes NP. Generally downhill with a total descent of 200m. Car shuffle required.
Hazards: Uneven and possibly slippery track in places. Mostly downhill. Location: Nattai NP & Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View |
6 Aug, Tue 9:00AM | Mt Keira Ring Track & Robinsons LO (#400) | ||||
Fully inside Wollongong City Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 12km | 500m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) 35134 | |||||
From Byarong Park head up Mt Keira Ring Track. Detour to Robertson Lookout then complete the ring track back to cars. Great coastal views, rainforest and remnants of old mine.
Hazards: Some overgrown and steep tracks. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View |
13 Aug, Tue 9:30AM | Walls of Camelot & Rocky Waterhole LO (#200) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 450m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Jerry | |||||
(NEW!!!) The track branches off the Nattai Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs. The track then continues on to join the Rocky Waterholes track.
Hazards: Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View |
15 Aug, Thu 9:00AM | Emmetts Flat via Slotts Way & up Starlight Track, Nattai NP | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 16km | 410m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Explorer Walks) Jerry | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Head along Ahearns LO Track and branch south down Slotts Way. Reaching the Nattai River, head down stream till reaching Emmetts Flat and then up Starlights Trail. Street descent and ascent, off-track in places. Creek crossing, slippery, cliff edges. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Limit: 10. View |
20 Aug, Tue 9:00AM | Buxton Ave to Little River Cascades via Dobsons Cave (#900) | ||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wollondilly Shire Council Wingecarribee Shire Council |
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Grade:4/6 | Length | 11km | 300m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M | |||||
(NEW!!!) A circular walk taking in a number of spectacular parts of Little River and including Dobson's Cave. The walk can be shortened by 2km by ending at Boundary Rd jnct.
Hazards: Some off track. A short but steep climb at the end of the walk. Unfenced cliffs. Location: Bargo SCR (Buxton) Map: Picton 9029-4S Bargo 9029-3N Limit: 20. View |
27 Aug, Tue 9:00AM | Mt Kembla Summit & Ring Track (#410) | ||||
Fully inside Wollongong City Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 10km | 360m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M. | |||||
(NEW!!!) Summiting Mt Kembla and the ring track that circles Mt Kembla provides wonderful views over the Illawarra Coast.
Hazards: Very steep track and some road walking. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View |
3 Sep, Tue 9:00AM | Bungonia Gorge Green Track (#850) | ||||
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 360m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith W | |||||
(NEW!!!) A circular walk staying on high country. A number of magnificent look downs into Bungonia Gorge and the Shoalhaven River. Bring headlight to explorer the entrance of some caves. Some rough track and some steep sections. Map: Bungonia 8828-2N Limit: 20. View |
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