Program listing

Download the published 3 monthly program PDFs
Calendar View or list for Oct 25 | Nov 25 | Dec 25 | Jan 26 | Feb 26 | and beyond.
Leader contact details and activity meeting details are hiden. Members please log in for full details.

2 Oct, Thu 9:18AM				Booragul to Toronto
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Booragul is on the shore of Lake Macquarie. The relatively easy walk along the lake shore has spectacular views & a sculpture park near the historic Awaba House. There will be lakeside bush tracks, street & beach walks & some steep climbs with steps. We will finish about 2 pm at Toronto & then a bus to Fassifern station & be back in Sydney around 5 pm. Enjoy the day with the train ride & beautiful views along the way. Slippery rocks & surfaces Location: Lake Macquarie SCA Map: Central Coast Limit: 20. View

2 Oct, Thu 9:30AM				Paddle Beehive Point to Yarrunga Creek (#P166)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
From the campground at Beehive Point we will head up Yarrunga Creek for 4km to the head of waters. On the way we will view the magnificent stone walls of the original Timealong Track road from Kangaroo Valley to Mossvale. See the old road disappear into the waters of Lake Yarrunga and reappear further upstream. On return to Beehive Point we can optionally poke around the numerous inlets for some bonus paddles. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Approx 100 m of portage down a road to the launch area. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 12. View

3 Oct, Fri 9:56AM				Spring wonder walk 9: Tulips, Cherry Tree Walk (Blossoms in Peak) SHL Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Updated Details) Bowral Honey Farm posted on 18 September "Blossom watch! The famous cherry tree walk in Bowral is about to start its annual show of magnificent cherry blossoms." Update from Bowral Honey Farm 28 September:  Cherry blossom watch! The cherry trees on the cherry tree walk just about hitting their peak. I think within another week that we totally covered. Start with a visit to Gumnut Patisserie for coffee and pastry.  Walk along 526 cherry trees in Bowral, via Corbett Gardens (see Tulips) and Vietnam War Memorial. Visit the Southern Highland Botanic Garden.  We walk from Bowral Station to Burradoo Station.  It is a long day. Location: southern highlands Limit: 10. View

3 Oct, Fri 9:03AM				The Amphitheatre
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Exploratory. Try to locate the track between Horseshoe and Oakland Falls that goes to the base of The Amphitheatre. Then do a circuit walk to the top of The Amphitheatre. Creek crossings. Maybe walk along a creek. Expect wet shoes. Expect some overgrown track, so suggest bringing gaiters. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 10. View

4 Oct, Sat 9:00AM				Exploring the Spring Flowers, Part 2
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) This is part of a series worshiping the spring flowers. This time, we head south to Dharawal NP. Car transport required but once you arrive, the pace will be leisurely and - hopefully - educational as we meander along the paths and explore the various habitats along the way. For those bored with flowers, use your ears! There are many birds in the scrub and above, in the canopy! Enjoy them. Try to learn their calls. Try to understand their habits!     Location: Dharawal National Park Limit: 10. View

4 Oct, Sat 10:00AM				Fortress Ridge
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	260m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Beautiful walking through mountain heathland along Fortress Ridge with spectacular Blue Mountains scenery. We also visit Dr. Dark's Cave. Joint walk with Bush Club.   Some steep scrambling and off-track. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 1:25 000 Limit: 15. View

4 Oct, Sat 7:30AM				Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass via the Grose river
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	550m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of my very favourite walks in the Blue Mountains as its comprises so many wonderful aspects in a single trip. First there is the series of spectacular waterfalls as we descend Victoria creek down to the Grose River at Burra Korain flat. Then there is the abundance of wildflowers at this time of the year all along the route including a huge amount of waratahs as we ascend the ridge up to Pierces Pass. Add to this some wonderful swimming holes along the Grose river along the way. All in all a walk not to be missed. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: mt.wilson Limit: 20. View

5 Oct, Sun 8:00AM				Steamers Beach and Green Patch
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
From Steamers Beach car park follow a sandy track through a tall eucalypt forest then through some tea tree. A long stretch of metal steps brings you down to Steamers Beach which has high cliffs. We will return the same way back to the cars. After lunch we will drive a short distance to the Green Patch car park and do the Green Patch and Telegraph Creek circuit. Car entry fee to the National Park. Location: Jervis Bay Map: Sussex Inlet 1:25,000 Limit: 12. View

5 Oct, Sun 8:30AM				Wondabyne station~Pindars Cave and return
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the best walks for wildflowers in the Sydney region is this delightful trip to Pindars Cave which is an enormous overhang not all that far from Wondabyne station. Expect multitudes of blooms along the way including some superb sprays of the Sydney rock orchid. Transport is via train as Wondaybyne is the only railway station in NSW not reachable by road. Location: brisbane waters national park Limit: 20. View

6 Oct, Mon 9:03AM				Bedford Creek Pools
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Visit Victor Falls, Terrace Falls, Willawong Pool, Bedford Pool and Lestor Pool. Return to Hazelbrook Station. Creek crossings could involve wading, as stepping stones tend to be slippery at Bedford Pool. Some off track. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katooma and Jamison Limit: 20. View

6 Oct, Mon 9:55AM				Two Creeks track – Lindfield to Roseville
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	246m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) A later start in view that this is the second day of daylight saving and a public holiday. A pleasant walk from Lindfield railway station to just beyond the Roseville Bridge through a variety of vegetation communities including a Coachwood forest, with increasing water views as we travel. The track descends 166 metres with a rise of 80 metres. Booking essential, giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers unless I already have them. A distinct track, with rough and eroded sections as well as many steps in places. Some street walking at each end. Location: Garigal NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

7 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Griffiths Trail Circuit (#350)
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
A circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland.  A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast.  There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 12. View

7 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool (#180)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Marjorie L.
The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls.  Manning Lookout has great views over Kangaroo Valley.  The walk then follows the escarpment past several lookouts and along a fence line across a couple of small creeks to Crystal Pool.  The water leaves the pool to fall over the escarpment into the valley below.  Return by the same route. Indistinct and easily lost track, rough track, fallen trees, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges Location: Morton NP (Fitzroy Falls) Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4-S Limit: 20. View

8 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Barren Grounds NR
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) At this time of the year, we can expect many delights. Be prepared for some birds, lots of wildflowers and even the occasional view! Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Limit: 10. View

8 Oct, Wed 10:10AM				Mt Annan Botanic Gardens
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
69581
A mostly well paved walk of Mt Annan Botanic Gardens incorporating a number of different tracks throughout the garden:- Central Valley, Mt Annan Summit, Woodland and Annan Creek tracks. The walk will be from the Narellan Rd Main Entrance and return there to get a bus back to Macarthur Station. Not much shade. Location: South Western Sydney Limit: 15. View

8 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Pinda Cave and Waterfall
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	450m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Travel in the last carriage to disembark at Wondabyne Station from the rear-most door. The walk climbs up a steep hill from the station to Pindar Track. Spring is the time to see plenty of blossoms, especially bush roses, along the trail. The falls are a short walk from the cave. Steep and slippery sections. Overgrown bush and rock scrambling. Limit: 15. View

8 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Upper Bunnair Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Using a surprisingly new and little-known track, we will explore the enchanted rainforest below the escarpment in the upper Bunnair Creek valley. Find hidden gems, caves and gurgling creeks that disappear. Coffee afterwards in Milton. Location: Morton NP Limit: 12. View

8 Oct, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get-together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None. Location: Emu Plains View

10 Oct, Fri 9:30AM				In search of Wombats Walk (#024S)
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	20m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
SayGo walk. Will be led by Sandy Morrison. sandracm54@gmail.com We guarantee that you will see a wombat on this walk through Hammock Hill Reserve. BYO: morning tea. Hazards include uneven surfaces that can be slippery, falling branches, snakes & cyclists. Location: Hammock Hill Reserve Limit: 15. View

10 Oct, Fri 9:00AM				Spring wonder walk 10: Lisgar garden
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Today we explore Hornsby and Normanhurst including Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. After visiting the gardens, we'll continue via bush tracks and streets to Normanhurst. Optional lunch at Hornsby RSL club after the walk. Stairs and slippery sections. Location: Hornsby Limit: 15. View

1 2 3 6 Next › Last »