Program listing

Download the published 3 monthly program PDFs

Current Filter | Nature of Activity=Public Transport Remove filter

Calendar View or list for Apr 24 | May 24 | Jun 24 | Jul 24 | Aug 24 | and beyond.
Leader contact details and activity meeting details are hiden. Members please log in for full details.

29 Apr - 3 May, Mon-Fri				Barrington Getaway
Grade:3/6		Length	30km		Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will be based in Gloucester in huts and make day trips to Gloucester Tops, Barrington and the Williams River parts of Barrington Tops National Park. Public transport is available to and from Gloucester, but daily travel will be by car pooling. Normal bushwalking hazards including a lack of mobile phone coverage. Location: Barrington Tops NP Map: Gloucester Tops 92334N View

29 Apr, Mon 10:10AM				Hills of Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	180m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) If you think of Manly only as a beach, come along and change your mind. This walk climbs the hills around Manly. Starting at Manly Wharf, it heads up and over to Little Manly Beach, then crosses the ridge to Fairy Bower Beach via St Patricks College. After a long flat stretch along the promenade from Steyne to Queenscliff beaches, it climbs towards Freshwater. From the top, the walk descends to Manly Creek. It finishes with a climb to the Kangaroo statue, returning via Ivanhoe Park and Tower Hill Park to Manly Cove. Steps. Map: manly Limit: 14. View

29 Apr, Mon 9:18AM				Leura, Lone Pine, WWF INCLUDING A SECTION OF NEWLY OPENED GRAND CLIFF TOP WALK
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	338m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Updated Details) To commemorate Anzac Day. Walk from Leura Station to the Lone Pine. Walk Lyre bird Dell track then to Golf Links Lookout. Road to the Fairmont Hotel (unavoidable). Track around golf course to Lillians Bridge then on towards the Conservation Hut. Short cut track to Wentworth Falls. Newly opened sections of Darwin's Walk back to WWF Station. Steep, rough sections, muddy. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

1 May, Wed 8:40AM				Winmalee to Grose Head South
Grade:4/6		Length	17km	520m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at the end of White Cross Road, walk along Shaws Ridge Trail, Blue Gum Swamp Track, Bees Nest Hill and Springwood Ridge Trail to Grose Head South Lookout, and then along a steep eroded track to Grose Head South and back. Could visit the Grotto on the way to or back. We will walk through the beautiful Blue Gum Forest and enjoy the great views over the Grose Valley from the lookout. The track is fine up to the lookout, but beyond that, it is eroded and involves a bit of scrambling. Cars required for the car shuttle from Springwood Station to the start of the walk. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossing. Limit: 15. View

3 May, Fri 9:24AM				The Alphabet series: “J”: Jacksons Landing to the harbour.
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. We walk from the waterfront estate of Jacksons Landing to Circular Quay, with optional lunch at Chat Thai.  Points of interest: Johnstons Bay, Pirrama Park, Jones Bay, Pyrmont Bay, Darling Island, Wellcome Wall, Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney Aquarium, Barangaroo, Crown Casino, Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Bridge stairs, Argyle Stairs, Clock tower, Museum of Contemporary Art, Wollemi pine and First fleet park Limit: 15. View

4 May, Sat 9:15AM				Overcliff and Undercliff
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Conservation Hut. Then down stairs to Overcliff Walk. Visit Den Fenella Lookout. Follow Undercliff Walk to Wentworth Falls and Round Walk. Walk Allocasaurina Alley and Peters Parade. Lunch at Annies Picnic Rock. Some rough track. Some steps. Wet rocks, tree roots etc can be slippery. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba Limit: 12. View

6 May, Mon 8:25AM				Glenbrook to Emu Plains
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	230m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Updated Details) From Glenbrook Station walk to Mt Sion. Then roads and tracks to Lennox Bridge, oldest bridge on mainland Australia. Up track to Marges Lookout, then to Elizabeth Lookout. Down steeply to Knapsack Viaduct. Walk up 'Heartbreak Hill' to view the recently sealed zig zag railway track, Top Points and new look out. Descent again. Track to under the railway line and to Leonay Oval. Roads to the Nepean River. Cross M4 road bridge. Walk through Tench Reserve. Cross Yanghai bridge and on to Emu Plains station. Steep, rough, slippery Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

8 May, Wed 9:50AM				Cabarita to Abbotsford
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk from Cabarita Park to Abbotsford via the foreshores of the Parramatta River. En route we will visit Henry Lawson Park and the former Animal Quarantine station. Lovely river views. Bookings only one week before the walk please. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 15. View

8 May, Wed 8:48AM				Little Wobby
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(NEW!!!) Steep climb to the escarpment and the Midway Ridge Trail. Grand views over Dangar Island and Hawkesbury River. Following the trail down to the western side of Patonga Creek. Return to Little Wobby to catch the 3:50 pm ferry back to Brooklyn. Short off-track. Prefer booking via email. Please provide mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers. Limit: 12. View

10 May, Fri 9:30AM				The suburbs series : Cheltenham, Epping
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Epping Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. We will follow the fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction with the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow the GNW until the Terrys Creek Track turnoff. Follow this track through various parks until we come to Terrys Creek Falls. We will then back track and walk to the Epping Railway Station. Possible sightings of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom along this walk. The track could be rough and slippery in parts. Creek crossings.  Limit: 15. View

13 May, Mon 9:06AM				Yellow Rock to Mt Riverview
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Morning tea at Yellow Rock Lookout. Back along road for a kilometre and take old bridal track down to the Powerline Trail near the Nepean River. Follow this to Fitzgeralds Creek for lunch. After lunch there is the hill up to the cliffs overlooking Fitzgeralds Creek. Walk up to bus stop near Summit St. Some off-track. The main creek crossings have concrete causeways. Some steep sections. Some eroded sections. Location: Yellomundee RP Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

15 May, Wed 8:18AM				Heathcote Loop – Eddies Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(NEW!!!) A beautiful walk in Heathcote NP down the Friendly Track then crossing Heathcote Creek and up to Eddies Lookout. Views of Woronora River and Heathcote Creek. Returning along a different track down the ridge line to another creek crossing and a short walk along the Pipeline Trail then back up to Heathcote Station. Limit: 15. View

15 May, Wed 9:15AM				Kings Cross to Rose Bay Ferry
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
John M.
We walk around 4 bays and through 5 parks to the Rose Bay ferry. From Kings Cross Station we head to Elizabeth Bay, then around Rushcutters Bay and across Darling Point to Double Bay Beach. From there to Rose Bay. All with good harbour views. Bookings only from one week before the walk please. Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 15. View

17 May, Fri 10:20AM				Suburbs series : Castle Cove to Castlecrag
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
North Arm Track - Harold Reid Reserve, Sugar Loaf Bay.  A delightful walk through streets and bush tracks (steep at times) with lovely water views and a castle.  Lots of steps. Worth the effort for this beautiful walk. No booking is required so just turn up on the day. Location: Northern Beaches View

20 May, Mon 9:00AM				Hazelbrook to Woodford
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	490m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
From Hazelbrook Station walk down Oaklands Road. Track to Horseshoe, Oaklands and Burgess Falls. Tracks to Hazel, Edith and Mabel Falls. Steep track up to fire trail. Unnamed track down and up to Ridge Street Woodford. Ending at Woodford Station. Steep, rough, muddy. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

22 May, Wed 9:30AM				Wollstonecraft to Kirribilli
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Kirribilli via Berry Island and Balls Head Reserve. Visit the historic Coal Loader Centre. Beautiful bush and harbour views. Bookings only one week before the walk please. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

27 May, Mon 10:00AM				Rooty Hill to Marayong
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	140m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Morning tea at The Rooty Hill. Visit Nurragingy Reserve and follow Eastern Creek north through Western Sydney Parklands. After crossing Quakers Hill Pkwy we follow Breakfast Creek to Marayong Station. Map: Riverstone and Prospect Limit: 20. View

7 Jun, Fri 10:00AM				The Colour walks series No 14: Camellia Gardens Carringbah (Philip’s birthday walk)
Grade:2/6		Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Celebrate Philip's Birthday Day at Camellia Gardens.  Located in Caringbah and overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, the Gardens were recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Camellia Gardens of Excellence in 2014.  There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW. The Gardens have over 400 cultivars and species donated and acquired since its first plantings began in 1969, in addition to many other rare ornamental and native plants. The collection is of unique value to Australian horticulture. The Gardens have something for all seasons. The camellias are in season during autumn and winter. Tea house serves delicious devonshire and lunches.   We will play by ear.  A walk at Woronora Cemetery can be added on. Location: Caringbah Limit: 15. View

14 Jun, Fri 11:00AM				Suburbs series : Bundeena
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	130m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Explore Jibbon Head via Jibbon Track in Royal National Park. There is heaps of lovely scenery on this trail and plenty to keep you entertained. The route starts from Bundeena Wharf and heads towards the gorgeous Jibbon and Shelley Beach. Enjoy the breathtaking coastal views from Jibbon Head and take a moment to take in your surroundings. View aboriginal carvings. Walk on beach, rocks and bushtracks. Swim available. No need to contact leader. Just turn up on the day. Optional lunch at the club   Location: South Coast View

22 Jun, Sat 10:00AM				5 Islands Walk: Macmasters Beach to Terrigal
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Macmasters Beach to Terrigal   The 5 Lands Walk is a cultural, physical, spiritual event brought to you as a gift from the 5 Lands community. The walk connects 5 coastal villages, each bringing its own celebration in and around the surf clubs of the 5 Lands. They are connected by 10km of beaches, headlands, bush, footpaths and streets. Limit: 15. View

1 2 3 Next › Last »