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16 May, Sun 8:00AM |
20km plus walk series No 2: Circular Quay to The Spit |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
24km |
500m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
  (NEW!!!) Explore one of the best harbour in the world at our door step. Today we walk from Circular Quay to The Spit. Over the course of the walk you will come across
- The Sydney Harbour Bridge
- The pristine bushland of Sydney Harbour National Park
- An abundance of spectacular views of the harbour
- An old Naval Base
- Tiny harbour beaches where you can take a swim
- A nude beach
- Several cafes and restaurants at Chowder Bay
- The Sydney Harbour Marine Institute where you can learn more about the Harbour
When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking history to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 12. Best Walk: Sydney Harbour
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16 May, Sun 10:25AM |
Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 4 |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
Stuart S. |
 (Nearly fully booked) We walk from Katoomba to Leura via Prince Henry Cliff Walk. Never-ending view of Mount Solitary and The Three sisters. We’ll visit many scenic points including Lady Darley Lookout, Kedumba View, Echo Point, Minnamurra Lookout, Honeymoon Lookout, Bridal Veil View, Leura Cascades, Olympian Rock and Gordon Falls Lookout. Steep and slipppery sections. Gortex boots an advantage. Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mailbox the night before to make sure walk is still on. Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 12.
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16 May, Sun 5:00AM |
Great North Walk: Warners Bay to Queens Wharf, Newcastle |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Bandula G. |
 (Fully Booked) Joint leader, Sheila Walker. The Great North Walk is a 250 km walk from Sydney to Newcastle along bush tracks. This is the final section of the walk ending at Newcastle and a celebratory beer at the pub.
Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings Location: Newcastle Map: Newcastle 92322S Limit: 20.
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16 May, Sun 10:30AM |
Hobart Beach to Wallagoot Gap |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Far South Coast Branch |
Gabrielle T. |
 (NEW!!!) Walk in Bournda National Park from Hobart Beach to Wallagoot Gap. This is principally a beach walk along Wallagoot Beach. Lunch on Kangarutha Track. 3km beach walking. 1km rough track. Location: Bournda National Park
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17-23 May, Mon-Sun |
Annual bush regeneration camp |
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Mid North Coast Branch |
Sue B. |
 Many hands needed for the annual bush regeneration camp based at beautiful Kylies Beach (near Laurieton). This year’s focus will be on rehabilitation of fire-affected areas. Contact Sue for full details. Location: Kylies Beach
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17 May, Mon 9:22AM |
Catalina Raceway |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Walk around the old racing track and the newer Gully Walk. Then follow Kedumba River down through The Gully. Visit Katoomba Cascades, Reids Plateau and Round Walk with a side track to the base of the first drop of Katoomba Falls. Clay surfaces can be slippery if wet. Steep sections. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16.
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18 May, Tue 1:02AM |
Heathcote Station circuit walk |
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Length |
16km |
360m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Helena S. |
 (NEW!!!) Lovely circuit walk from Heathcote Station to Heathcote Station. We shall go along Uloola Falls Track, then onto Karloo Pool and small off-track section along Kangaroo Creek up Bottle Forest Trail back to Heathcote Station. Moderate pace. Contact leader. Creek crossings, slippery surfaces. Map: Royal NP Limit: 10.
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19 May, Wed 1:00AM |
Winmalee circuit via Grose Head South |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
420m |
Sydney Branch |
Bandula G. |
 Train to Springwood and bus to start of the walk at Winmalee. From bus stand walk along White Cross Road to the start of the Shaws Ridge Trail, then Bees Nest Hill and Springwood Ridge Trail to Grose Head South Lookout (possibly continue on to Grose Head South) and back along Blue Gum Swamp Track and White Cross Road to Winmalee. Return to Springwood Station by bus. Slippery and muddy sections, creek crossings. Limit: 15.
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20 May, Thu |
Malabar Circuit via Maroubra |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
Sue W. |
   (DRAFT - do not publish yet) Coastal walk via Bora and Magic Points along on which will be found epic sandstone cliffs, seasonal whale watching opportunities and swimming spots.
Return is via the Western Escarpment track through native heath with coastal views, birdlife and wildflowers. Medium pace. Many steps and some rocky sections on tracks which have been somewhat eroded with recent rain. Location: Malabar Headland NP Limit: 12.
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20 May, Thu 9:30AM |
Minnamurra to Kiama coastal walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
400m |
Illawarra Branch |
Margaret C. |
  A coastal walk, including beaches and rock platforms, from Minnamurra to Kiama, via Bombo Headland for some whale watching and then onto Kiama Blowhole. Cliff edges, rock surfaces. Limit: 10.
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21 May, Fri 10:15AM |
Neighbourhood walk: Mt Penang Gardens, sculptures and cascading waterways |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
   Co-leader: Elena Mazur
https://www.mtpenangparklands.nsw.gov.au/Mt-Penang-Gardens
Opened in November 2003, Mt Penang Gardens is considered an enduring and radical contribution to public garden design in Australia. Its distinctive design by Anton James sets it apart from the traditional botanical garden. His garden within a garden produces an understated landscape that is less manicured and in a constant state of being. It continues to evolve today. Leader will be Elena Mazur
12 unique garden rooms, sculptures and cascading waterways. Location: Kariong Limit: 12.
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22 May, Sat 8:00AM |
Lockleys Pylon – Blue Gum Forest – Perrys Lookdown |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
730m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
Well one of the classic walks is back on the table and there's no better time to do this challenging trip than in the cooler months when the air is fresh and clear and the views seem to last forever! I'm itching to see what the Grose Valley looks like at Blue Gum forest as well as in what condition, these 2 famous connecting tracks are in, so come and join me for what should be a wonderful walk. Steep descent and ascent and possibly loose rocks. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15.
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22 May, Sat |
Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other attractions. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N
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23 May, Sun 10:14AM |
Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 24 |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
100m |
Illawarra Branch |
Col M. |
 (Nearly fully booked) Fairy Meadow to Port Kembla North. Part of the Great South Coast Walk (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Limit: 12.
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26 May, Wed |
Cowan to Berowra |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
600m |
Sydney Branch |
Bandula G. |
 (Postponed) Part of the Great North Walk. Starting at Cowan Station, walk down to Berowra Creek, walk along the creek to Berowra Waters, and then walk up the Berkley Fire trail to Berowra Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Berowra Valley NP Limit: 15.
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28 May, Fri 9:28PM |
Bruces Walk |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 (NEW!!!) From Medlow Bath walk roads and trails to Katoomba Airport. Steep down and up to cross Katoomba Creek. Govetts Creek and Wentworth Creek also have to be crossed. Steep loose trail in places. Creek crossings. Location: Medlow Bath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12.
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28 May, Fri 9:30AM |
Neighbourhood walk: Thornleigh to Eastwood |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ewan C. |
 Walk from Thornleigh to Eastwood via Thornleigh Park, The Great North Walk and Terry Creek Track. Optional Lunch at Eastwood Hotel (which specialises in Korean food). Creek crossing...may get wet feet. Map: Lane Cover River Park Limit: 12.
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29 May, Sat 8:00AM |
Sunnyside Point, Wolgan Pinnacle and Endorphin Point |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
This is a spectacular region within the Ben Bullen State forest that needs protection and should be included within the Gardens of Stone National Park. Expect superb wild country with the highlights being the rugged Sunnyside Point and the nearby Wolgan Pinnacle, both worth the effort of getting to! Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N
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30 May, Sun 8:17AM |
20km plus walk series No 3: Mt Kuringai to Wahroonga |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
23km |
650m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
  (NEW!!!) Route: Mount Kuringai Track, Berowra Track, Birrawanna Track, Bobbin Head Trail, Giberragong Track, Lovers Jump Creek, Wahroonga. When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking history to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Map: Mount Kuring-gai Limit: 12.
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30 May, Sun |
Audley Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
450m |
Illawarra Branch |
Graham B. |
A traverse of the Audley precinct of the Royal NP – Loftus, Temptation Ck, Bungoona Lookout, Audley, Head of Navigation then finishing at Engadine. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the ‘Gong – combined limit applies. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 15.
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