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| 2 Feb, Fri 9:35AM |
Bellbird Point |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
220m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
   Green Gully to Bellbird Point and return. Then Coachwood Glen on the way back to Blackheath if time allows.
Location: Megalong
Map: Jenolan Limit: 15.
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| 2 Feb, Fri 6:15AM |
Wolgan Rock |
| Grade:6/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
(Updated Details) Numbers are strictly limited. Early start. Park at GR 342 178 on Wolgan Road. Walk north west, then north, then north east towards Woolpack Gap. Stay underneath the cliffs and try to find a way up at about GR 347 205 (alternatively, traverse further east to Collett Gap). Once on top, walk to Collett Gap and from there, to Wolgan Rock. Return either via Collett Gap or the new pass at GR 347 205 (if it is possible). Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 8.
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| 3 Feb, Sat 10:27AM |
Glenbrook – Glenbrook Olympic Pool |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Judith H. |
 Via Station Street Fire Trail on streets, tracks, ups & downs. Optional swim at Glenbrook Olympic Pool ($6.40 Adult / $4.80 Concession / Over age 75 free). Train return to city.
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| 3 Feb, Sat 2:00PM |
Porters Creek Lookout & Old Bullock Trail |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Milton Branch |
| Fiona S. |
From the lookout above Porters Gap descend on a pass to below the escarpment and follow an Old Bullock Trail to the south for an afternoon tea stop and return along the top. Magnificent views and rainforest. An experience to introduce walkers to the delights of the escarpments of Morton National Park. Note afternoon start! Contact leader essential.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Milton 89272N
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| 3 Feb, Sat |
Tarrawanna – Brokers Nose |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
200m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Helen W. |
Climb via old Corrimal mine to top of escarpment then along to the lookout at Brokers Nose. Descend more gently via Rixons Pass. Steep slopes.
Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA
Map: Bulli Limit: 8.
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| 4 Feb, Sun 8:00AM |
Macquarie Pass Waterfalls |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Milton Branch |
| Jon R. |
 Walk on track to waterfall at base of pass, then drive up & walk to Rainbow Falls via Clover Hill Road. Some great rainforest!
Map: Robertson 90284N Best Walk: Macquarie Pass
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| 4 Feb, Sun |
Otford – Burning Palms return |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
400m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Sam G. |
Otford Lookout to Burning Palms Beach and return via Coast Track, Palm Jungle, Burgh Ridge and Cliff Track. Varied vegetation and great coastal views. Chance of a dip at Burning Palms beach. A taste of Best Walk #10! Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers. Cliff edges
Location: Royal NP
Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 14. Best Walk: Otford to Bundeena
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| 5 Feb, Mon 9:01AM |
Bedford Creek Pools |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Allan P. |
Visit Rocky Towers Lookout and Pyramid Falls. Then explore Bedford, Lester and Willawong Pools on Bedford Creek. Rock scrambling and creek crossings.
Location: Hazelbrook
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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| 6 Feb, Tue 9:30AM |
Basin View – Huskisson bike ride |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
40km |
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Milton Branch |
| Leslie R. |
 From Basin View boat ramp, mainly on cycleway to St. Georges Basin, along foreshore track to Sanctuary Pt. Cycleway again to Huskisson. Bring or buy your lunch! Return on cycleways and roads. Swims possible/essential if hot. Contact leaders essential. Helmet compulsory.
Map: Shoalhaven Cycleways
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| 6 Feb, Tue 9:34AM |
Eastern beaches |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Walk to Maroubra Beach via cliff tops and reserves. Bus return to city. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Streets, some steps to climb, pathways. Moderate pace.
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| 6 Feb, Tue 9:30AM |
Fitzroy Falls West & East Rim tracks |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
14km |
300m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Mike M |
 Fitzroy Falls West Rim and East Rim Tracks provide spectacular views of the main falls, Twin Falls, the Grotto and the valley between the two tracks. The vegetation is very different on each of the tracks. There is also the option to find the site of a plane crash near the West Rim. Lunch will be at the Visitors Centre. Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks. Off-track to get to crash site.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 16.
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| 6 Feb, Tue 9:45AM |
Mosman Headlands Park |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Gary S. |
  Walk around Mosman Headlands Park and nearby sites. Leader: Gary Schoer with guide Terry Standen. Lunch will be an integral part of activity at a bushland park cafe. You are urged to bring cameras... keen photographers especially welcome. Bad weather queries: Gary on 9570 1813 between 7-8am on day of walk if necessary. Easy with some slight uphill on formed tracks.
Location: mosman
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| 6 Feb, Tue 9:51AM |
Sutherland – Woronora River |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Ailsa C. |
| Walk down to Woronora River, bus return to Sutherland Station. Train return to city.
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| 7 Feb, Wed 9:00AM |
Granite Falls, Rainforest Walk & BBQ Picnic |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Milton Branch |
| Barry T. |
From car park GR walk to Granite Falls Lookout & return. Return to cars and drive up to Boyd Lookout and rainforest area for lunch and views from Boyd Lookout.
Map: Tianjara 89271S
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| 8 Feb, Thu 10:08AM |
Circular Quay – Collaroy |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Macarthur Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Lyn C. |
| Circular Quay - Manly - Dee Why Lagoon - Long Reef - Collaroy. Mostly sealed walking paths with lagoon, ocean and golf course views. Possibly some beach walking (may get wet feet but as low tide hopefully not). Long lunch break at Collaroy. Swim (own risk). Bus return to city. Ups & downs, steps, possibly muddy surfaces slippery after rain, some short unformed track sections with uneven surfaces.
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| 9 Feb, Fri |
A walk or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
| (Cancelled) Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country around Newnes or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6.
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| 9 Feb, Fri 8:33AM |
Fitzgerald Creek |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Down to Sun Valley Trail then along to Cripple Creek Trail. Long hill up to Rickard Trail. Take Rickard Trail out to Warrimoo Lookout. Mostly fire trails. Some steep sections down and up. Possibility of exploring some side tracks.
Location: Warrimoo
Map: Springwood Limit: 20.
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| 10 Feb, Sat 10:10AM |
Hawthorne Canal – Balmain |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Hawthorne Canal - The Bay Run - Dawn Fraser Pool - Balmain. Cycleway, streets, parks, ups & downs, steps, water views. Swim (Entry $5.40 Adult / $2.80 Senior / $1.60 Concession). Bus return.
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| 10 Feb, Sat 8:06AM |
Kiama – Gerringong |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
17km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
Along the littoral zone we will walk with plenty of time for the odd swim, surf or snorkel as we pass 4 beaches and numerous small coves worth a look. This walk is good for those looking for a great coastal experience not too far from Sydney. Rock hopping in parts.
Location: South Coast
Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 15.
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| 10 Feb, Sat |
Macquarie Park to Thornleigh |
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Branch |
| David.S |
| Walk through a part of the Great North Walk.
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| 10-11 Feb, Sat-Sun |
Mt Tate and Consett Stephens Pass |
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Branch |
| Frank B. |
 A walk organised by Geehi Bushwalking Club. Contact leader for further details.
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| 11 Feb, Sun |
Avalon – Barrenjoey |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
160m |
Sydney Branch |
| Roger T. |
| Day walk from Avalon Beach – Bangalley Head – Whale Beach – Whale Rocks – Palm Beach – circumnavigation of Barrenjoey. A summer beach walk with some rock hopping.
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| 11 Feb, Sun 8:30AM |
Curra Moors |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
 A slow walk to explore the Curra Moors. Hopefully to finish before the heat... or whatever the weather is that day!
Location: Royal NP
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10.
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| 11 Feb, Sun 7:30AM |
Deep Creek |
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Sydney Branch |
| Conny H. |
| Explorative walk starting from Deep Creek. Allow 5 hours. Only fit walkers. Bookings essential.
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| 11 Feb, Sun 8:00AM |
Pretty Beach & Durras Mountain |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
| Leslie R. |
From NPWS Pretty Beach car park, ascend Durras Mtn along forest tracks. Descend to coast via the east trail and return via coast. Some rock hopping. One of the best walks in the region! Note early start to beat the heat and leave time for leisurely lunch, swim/snorkel at Snake Bay. Note early start!
Map: Kioloa 89261N Best Walk: Durras Mountain
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| 12 Feb, Mon 12:15PM |
Gardens of Stone: How can we save it? |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
  For over 80 years people have extolled the outstanding beauty of the Gardens of Stone, situated in Sydney’s backyard and next door to the Blue Mountains World Heritage area. So why are the Gardens of Stone’s globally significant pagodas collapsing? Why are its rare highland swamps dying? How can this precious area be protected and the local economy supported? Tutor: Janine Kitson. Bookings essential. Contact WEA, SYDNEY Ph: (02) 9264 2781 E: info@weasydney.nsw.edu.au www.weasydney.com.au
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| 12 Feb, Mon 8:42AM |
Sassafras Gully |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Mal |
Sassafras Gully, over the creek and up Sassafras Ridge returning to Faulconbridge Station.
Location: Springwood Best Walk: Faulconbridge to Springwood
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| 12 Feb, Mon 9:11AM |
Wentworth Falls |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Marilyn C. |
Darwins Walk, Wentworth Falls, Rocket Point & Arch Cave Track. Fit experienced walkers. Bring plenty of water. Steep slippery rocky paths. Creek crossings. Summer heat.
Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 20.
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| 13 Feb, Tue 8:30AM |
Bendeela Paddle – Up Kangaroo River |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Southern Highlands Branch |
| Mike M |
 From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:30am which is one hour earlier than normal departure time. We drive to Safari Kayaking located in Kangaroo Valley arriving around 9’ish where we select our kayaks/canoes and life jackets. (You have a choice of double/singles canoe/kayaks). Kangaroo Safari transport out boats to Bendeela and the car pool follows on. Once set up and in the water we head up stream for about 3km to a lunch spot and then make our way back to Bendeela where our boats are returned to Safari kayaking and we drive back to Bowral. The cost per person for boat hire is $40 cash payable on the day. Please have the right amount of cash as we need to make a single payment. Please let me know via email by Sunday 11th Feb if you are interested in coming and whether you require a rental kayak. Cossies, hat, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water will be the go... especially if this warmish weather is still around. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give me a call. (I love making up answers). BTW, 5 bonus points for falling in.
Location: Bendeela- Kangaroo Valley
Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 12.
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| 13 Feb, Tue 10:12AM |
Gosford – Point Clare |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Margery W. |
| Walk downhill via Kariong Fire Trail through bush to Point Clare. Train return to city from Point Clare.
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| 13 Feb, Tue 9:30AM |
Gunrock Creek Walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
150m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| John A. |
(Date Changed)
| Gunrock Creek Fire Trail meanders though forest to Gunrock Creek.
Views of the falls are possible with a little scrambling. A lovely lunch spot overlooks Bundanoon Creek. |
Rough Track, slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Meryla State Forest and Morton NP
Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20.
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| 13 Feb, Tue 9:18AM |
Spit – Manly |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Walk from The Spit to Manly Wharf via Manly Scenic Walkway Track. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Steep sections, many steps, bushtracks with rough and uneven surfaces. Moderate pace. Best Walk: Sydney Harbour
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| 14 Feb, Wed 9:00AM |
Little Forest Farm Wander |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
| Barry T. |
| Explore the fields and hills of the Little Valley around Duckpond, and saunter along the twists and turns of the Yackungarrah Creek. Coffee after at Penny and Barry’s.
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| 14 Feb, Wed 10:10AM |
Wentworth Falls Circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Fritz W. |
Wentworth Falls, Breakfast Point, Den Fenella Lookout and return by Charles Darwin Track. No need to contact leader. Steps and some rough bushtracks.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
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| 15 Feb, Thu 10:00AM |
Long Point Macquarie Fields |
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Length |
3km |
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Macarthur Branch |
| Beth M. |
Not far, not fast. Still in holiday mode, so we can take our time to enjoy the bush, look for wildflowers, possibly spot koalas, and especially hunt for an elusive uncommon species of wildflower. Find a Mountain Devil, and see an old fashioned pipe cleaner mountain devil doll. Water, prickly bush. Bunyips.
Location: Georges River NP
Map: Liverpool Limit: 20.
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| 15 Feb, Thu 6:00PM |
Understory and the battle to save NSW’s forests |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
| David Gallan’s documentary film Understorey reveals how a few dedicated conservationists in the 1960s gallantly campaigned to save NSW’s South-East native forests from the export woodchip industry. Enjoy viewing a film that captures the beauty, fragility and poignancy of wildlife living in the forest and how the film shows with such clarity that wildlife cannot survive without their forest. Discussion on forest protection will follow the viewing of this film. Tutor: Janine Kitson. Bookings essential. Contact WEA, SYDNEY Ph: (02) 9264 2781 E: info@weasydney.nsw.edu.au www.weasydney.com.au
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| 16 Feb, Fri 10:32AM |
Canterbury to Tempe |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5.5km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Peter H. |
| Walk to Concordia Club, opp. Tempe Station for lunch. Carry morning tea and water for a short walk along the Cooks River. Can also meet at Tempe at 12pm for lunch.
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| 16 Feb, Fri |
Dumbano Canyon – middle section |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
15km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
 (Updated Details) The middle section of Dumbano is my favourite. No abseils. Early start and a long day. Park at GR 486 958 on the Wollangambe Fire Trail. Walk north east and visit the amazing Poised Rock, then descend into the canyon at GR 499 982. Exit the canyon at GR 522 985 and use a series of ridges to get back to the cars. You need to be a good swimmer and have dry bags, wet suit and helmet. About 12k plus 3k in the canyon.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Wollangambe 89312S
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| 16 Feb, Fri 9:12AM |
Lincoln Rock |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Darwin's Walk to Lincoln Rock. Some rough sections.
Location: Wentworth Falls
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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| 17 Feb, Sat 9:00AM |
Barren Grounds Walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
20km |
200m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
A loop walk to include the Cooks Nose sector. Stunning views, of course, and the banksias should be in full bloom. Note that this is a replacement walk to cover the track closures in place at Carrington Falls.
Location: Barren Grounds NR Limit: 12. Best Walk: Griffiths Trail Loop Walk
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| 17 Feb, Sat |
Caves Beach – Campbell Drive |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| Greg L. |
Walk from Caves Beach - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah SCA - Campbell Drive. Great coastal walking with interesting beaches and inlets. One way walk with possible swims along the way.
Location: Munmorah SCA
Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S Limit: 10.
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| 17 Feb, Sat |
Douglass Park |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Illawarra Branch |
| Caryll S. |
| Paddle upstream and downstream on the Nepean River and Cataract River with short portage. Gorges. Swimming. PFDs compulsory.
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| 17 Feb, Sat 9:30AM |
Hyde Park – Circular Quay Street Art and Memorial Walk |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Sandra C. |
| Historic. We will zigzag the parks and streets east of George Street. Along the way view the 1842 Statue of Governor Bourke and pause at the 2015 Yininmadyemi Memorial. Highpoints will be the GPO and the Lands Building. Lunch in the Botanic Gardens. Water available and dropout points. Coffee/tea options at Circular Quay.
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| 17-25 Feb, Sat-Sun |
Lord Howe Island |
| Grade:3/6 |
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Illawarra Branch |
| Joe P. |
| Expressions of interest invited for a proposed Lord Howe Island trip. Lovely walks and many other activities are available on this beautiful island paradise. Be early or those on the list will be given priority and these trips usually book out quickly. Once costing is available a non refundable deposit will be required to hold your place. Variety of walks up to grade 3, mostly leisurely. Harder walks optional. Limit: 32.
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| 17 Feb, Sat 10:00AM |
The Ravines & Claydons Cascades |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Milton Branch |
| Fiona S. |
From Mt Bushwalker car park follow Tianjara Fire Trail to head of Claydons Creek. Waterfall is just off the track. See the spectacular 'crevasses' enroute. An experience to introduce walkers to the delights of the escarpments of Morton National Park. Note a later start....time for a sleep-in! Contact leader essential.
Map: Tianjara 89271S
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| 18 Feb, Sun 9:00AM |
Burrill Lake bush & shoreline |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
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Milton Branch |
| Peter F. |
| From Wildflower Reserve walk west to upper reaches of lake. Follow shoreline to boat ramp then fire trail and track to Cooper Creek. Some off-track to shoreline then to outskirts of Kings Point. Return to Wildflower Reserve via bushtrack. Figure of 8 Walk can be varied.
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| 19 Feb, Mon 9:54AM |
Pulpit Rock – Fairy Bower |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Allan P. |
Pulpit Rock, Witches Glen, Ferris Cave, Grotto, Fairy Bower. Rough track.
Location: Mount Victoria
Map: Mount Wilson Limit: 20.
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