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21 Aug, Tue 9:30AM | Kangaroo River Fire trail | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 300m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Joan L. | |||||
The Kangaroo River Fire trail leads from Tallowa Dam Road down to Lake Yarungah. The fire trail winds through forest with beautiful ferns and interesting rock formations to a lovely lunch place on the banks of Lake Yarungah. Return by the same route. Rough fire trail and fallen trees. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 20. View |
21 Aug, Tue 10:00AM | Kangaroo Valley | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 35km | Milton Branch | ||
Leslie R. | |||||
Mountain bike ride led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ride on cycleways, quiet sealed and gravel roads through scenic Kangaroo Valley following the upper Kangaroo River. Lunch at Flatrock Pool and return same route. Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S View |
21 Aug, Tue 9:31AM | La Peruse to Maroubra | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | Sydney Branch | ||
Shirley H. | |||||
Coastal walk from La Peruse to Maroubra via Henry Head, Little Bay & Malabar. Tracks, rock walking & along the edge of cliff top golf courses. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish buses return city. Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP View |
21 Aug, Tue 10:08AM | Lindfield Heritage and Swain Gardens | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B. | |||||
Street walking to enjoy the Federation and Interwar homes of Lindfield, including Billy Hughes’ and Ethel Turner’s homes. Walk to Swain Gardens for lunch. Return by walking or bus, then train to city. View |
22 Aug, Wed 9:00AM | Blackheath Circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 19km | 533m | Sydney Branch | |
Carole | |||||
Circuit walk. Blackheath Station, Neates Glen, Grand Canyon, Evans Lookout, Govetts Leap, Popes Glen, Blackheath. Joint walk with Bush Club. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. Best Walk: Govetts Leap View |
22 Aug, Wed | Wentworth Falls to Leura | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 20km | Illawarra Branch | ||
Adrian J. | |||||
(Postponed) Walk postponed for now, new data to be announced in time. Start at locked gate on Kedumba Valley Road. Descend to Jamison Creek and then long ascent on Sublime Point Trail. Lots of ups and downs with numerous stairs towards Leura. Good fire trail walking with great 360° views taking in Mt Solitary, Kedumba Walls and the Three Sisters. Finish at Leura Cascades Car park. Location: Blue Mountains NP View |
22 Aug, Wed 9:30AM | Westmead to Parramatta | ||||
Length | 3km | Sydney Branch | |||
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. | |||||
Level ramble Westmead to Parramatta. View |
23 Aug, Thu 9:01AM | Telopea to Dundas | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | 90m | Sydney Branch | |
(Jean’s Group) Sue W | |||||
We will traverse Vineyard Creek Catchment through open vistas and closed native forests and cut through several blends of Coastal Enriched Sydney Sandstone Moist Forest, Coastal Sydney Sandstone Gallery Rainforest, Coastal Shale-Sandstone Forest and Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest looking for Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua). See Page 11 of this brochure. View |
24 Aug, Fri 9:00AM | Curra Moors | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 12km | 200m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
It should be interesting to see how the heath is returning post fires. Bring your camera for a slow meander in this fascinating landscape. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View |
24 Aug, Fri 9:00AM | Devines Hill and Shepherds Gully Circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 550m | Sydney Branch | |
Marilyn C. | |||||
A great walk at a comfortable pace with a mixture of historic remnants of the Old Great North Rd, and some beautiful views over the Hawkesbury River and other valleys. Most of this walk follows parts of the convict built road, and a number of information signs along the way give a good insight into the construction and history of the road, making the walk more interesting. The long, gentle climb along Shepherds Gully has some beautiful scenery and some historic remnants of the Old Great North Road. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL by email or text to register attendance. 4 hrs 30 mins. wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/dharug-np/shepherds-gully.html Historic road and bush tracks, steep in places, carry sufficient water. Location: Dharug NP and Yengo NP View |
24-26 Aug, Fri-Sun | Skyline Traverse in Bylong Labyrinth | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Length | 36km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Strictly limited numbers. Day 1: Set up shuffle. Walk from Growee Gulf to Painted Rock on Lee Creek. Day 2: Walk from Painted Rock to south of Goat Mountain. Day 3: From south of Goat Mountain to Hefrons Gap. Complete shuffle. Further details tba. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Map: Growee 89324S and Talooby 89324N Limit: 6. View |
25 Aug, Sat 10:27AM | Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Margery W. | |||||
Walk along streets, tracks. Walk around Glenbrook Lagoon, mainly level to Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve and Nursery. Train return to city. View |
25-26 Aug, Sat (08:00AM)-Sun (16:00PM) | Kanangra-Boyd NP | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 22km | 1,000m | Sydney Branch | |
Roy J. | |||||
Kanangra Road-Marrilman Heath-Colboyd Ridge-Mount Great Groaner-Central Christys-Barralliers Crown-
Uni Rover track head. This walk will be on pad in places with a good deal of off-track. The descent from Great Groaner to camp at Central Christys is steep and rough. The return journey begins with a steep ascent and then is a case of dodging banksia heath before entering forest terrain. Joint walk with Sydney Bush Walkers (SBW). Location: Kanangra-Boyd NP Map: Kanangra 89303S Limit: 8. View |
25 Aug, Sat 8:00AM | Little Wobby Beach to Wondabyne Station | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 18km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
The highlight of this walk is the superb displays of wild flowers which are always outstanding and the fantastic views from the Highway Ridge Walking Track. Also worth noting is the view from Mt Wondabyne and the beauty of Kariong Brook Waterfall. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Gosford 91312S and Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 15. View |
26 Aug, Sun 9:30AM | Moorillah Creek | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 3km | Lachlan Valley Branch | ||
Peter C. | |||||
Walk along Moorillah Creek and property boundary. Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair is recommended. We spend lots of time watching birds and spiders. Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come. A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated. View |
26 Aug, Sun 8:30AM | Pretty Beach & Durras Mountain | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Milton Branch | ||
Peter F. | |||||
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. Map: Kioloa 89261N View |
26 Aug, Sun 9:00AM | Red Hands Cave | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 500m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
The Red Hands Cave Circuit is a pleasant and varied stroll along creek and ridge lines. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 12. View |
27-30 Aug, Mon-Thu | Exploring the Budawangs | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 15km | Illawarra Branch | ||
Adrian J. | |||||
Car camping and day walks trip to Budawangs, Four great day walks; Day 1. Pigeon House Mtn, 490m asc, 5km, Grd 3. Day 2. Monolith Valley, 700m asc, 15km, Grd 4. Day 3. Byangee Mtn, 510m asc, 11km, Grd 3. Day 4. Mt. Bushwalker, 130m asc, 6km, Grd 2. Location: Budawang NP Limit: 12. View |
27 Aug, Mon 8:45AM | Numantia Falls, Springwood | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 340m | Sydney Branch | |
(Mal’s Group) John H. | |||||
Victory Track, Numantia Creek to Numantia Falls, to Sassafras Gully and back to Springwood. On Tuesday 28 August members of our group are invited to Jan Casson-Medhurst's (Map Jan's) funeral. 10:30am, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, East Chapel, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde. Rough stairs in places and creek crossings. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View |
28 Aug, Tue 9:30AM | Ahearns Lookout | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 500m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Joan L. | |||||
Aherns Lookout is found by following the beginning of Starlights Track. Take a left fork leading to Rocky Waterholes Lookout and just past this junction look for a right turn which meanders along the ridge to Aherns Lookout. This gives views over the Nattai with Mt Jellore easily identified. Return by the same route. Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View |
28 Aug, Tue 9:34AM | Knapsack Reserve | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Sydney Branch | ||
Jim W. | |||||
Led by Jim Ward / Shirley Hillier. Walk via the former Lucasville Station (Historic Rail Route), Elizabeth & Marges Lookouts & Lennox Bridge to Glenbrook Station. Moderate pace. Steep sections, steps, bush tracks, rough & rocky sections. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View |
28 Aug, Tue 10:01AM | Sylvan Grove Native Garden | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 4km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C. | |||||
Tracks, ups & downs, some steps, hopefully native flowers and orchids. Lovely bush. Bus return or walk to Panania, train to city. View |
29 Aug, Wed 9:00AM | Conjola Cave | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 5km | Milton Branch | ||
Barry T. | |||||
Exploratory ramble with local historian Barrie Wilford to explore some lesser known caves in the Conjola area. Coffee afterwards. Map: Tianjara 89271S View |
29 Aug, Wed 9:37AM | Springwood Circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Sylvia C. | |||||
Lovely bush with a few creek crossings. View |
30 Aug, Thu 6:00PM | Saving Sydney’s Wild Rivers | ||||
Branch | |||||
Janine K. | |||||
Sydney is one of the few cities of the world that still has pristine, free flowing and healthy rivers – the Kowmung, Coxs, Nattai, Keduma, and Wollondilly. Learn why a proposal to raise the Warragamba Dam wall by fourteen metres will inundate and smother these rivers. Why are their calls for these internationally significant ecosystems, within the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, to continue to flow into the future? View |
30 Aug, Thu 9:25AM | Woy Woy circuit walk | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
(Jean’s Group) Zenia P. | |||||
Walk from Woy Woy Station along waterfront over Blackwall Mountain (steep track) to Ettalong. Bus return to Woy Woy Station from Ettalong. Train return to city from Woy Woy. View |
31 Aug, Fri | Cliff line below Mount Jamison-Mount Davidson | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Numbers are strictly limited. Park at GR 342 178 on Wolgan Road. Walk west, then north west to underneath the cliff line at GR 310 190, below Mount Jamison. From here, follow it north east all the way to Blue Rock Gap, exploring for overhangs, slots and more. Return to the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 8. View |
31 Aug, Fri 7:30AM | Hornsby to Mt Kuring-gai | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 24km | 1,300m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Mostly follows the Great North Walk along Berowra Creek. A variety of track types are to be encountered. Note the distance and amount of climbing to be done. Bring a torch and extra food and water just in case. Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 15. View |
1-2 Sep, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (15:00PM) | Colo Meroo overnight walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 600m | Sydney Branch | |
Kris M. | |||||
(Changed Transport Details) Starting from the trackhead on Sams Way in Mt Lagoon, we will follow Mailes Ridge down to the Colo River for an overnight camp at the Meroo Campground. Spectacular views of the river and Wollemi NP. The final descent is steep, rocky and uneven, but worth it! Some undulations and rocky sections with a final steep uneven climb down to the campground. Location: Colo River Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 10. View |
1 Sep, Sat 9:59AM | Doonside – Nurragingy Reserve | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. | |||||
Streets, tracks, parks, nice bush. Return to Doonside Station for train to city / Blacktown (coffee stop). View |
1 Sep, Sat 7:30AM | Perrys Lookdown to Pierces Pass | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 22km | 1,300m | Sydney Branch | |
Nicola L. | |||||
Perrys Lookdown - Blue Gum Forest - Grose River - Hungerford Track - Pierces Pass Picnic Area - return. A strong and picturesque walk, with two big ascents of around 600m: Pierces Pass late morning and the burn up Perrys Lookdown to finish. Reasonable track, river crossing (we usually get over OK on the rocks). Joint walk with SBW. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 7. View |
1 Sep, Sat 9:00AM | Six Foot Track | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 12km | 300m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
Stage 2 of the entire Six Foot Track, meandering down to the Coxs River before returning the same way. Location: Megalong Limit: 12. View |
2 Sep, Sun 1:00PM | Alex Colley Symposium 2018 | ||||
Branch | |||||
General Community Event | |||||
Speaker: Andy Macqueen. Speach title: Re-Imagining Wilderness: Finding Soul in a Dystopian World. Andy will present challenging ideas about perceptions of wilderness, and how the road ahead should be tackled. Following Andy’s talk, delicious complimentary food and drink will be provided, as part of the Colong Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations. Register here. View |
2 Sep, Sun 8:30AM | Rusden-Florance Head Circuit | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 14km | Milton Branch | ||
Bob B. | |||||
Led by Bob and Celia Black. Walk to Rusden Head, then follow cliffline (rough track) all the way around to Florance Head, visiting Jindelara Falls enroute. Optional excursions down the two South-West passes. Map: Milton 89272N Limit: 12. View |
3 Sep, Mon 9:35AM | Centennial Glen & Porters Pass | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 8km | 450m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Fort Rock, Centennial Glen, Fairy Grotto, Colliers Causeway, Porters Pass. Old tracks require sustained concentration, creek crossings, rock scrambling, muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View |
3-11 Sep, Mon-Tue | Gems west of the mountains | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 4km | Milton Branch | ||
Peter W. | |||||
(Nearly fully booked) Based at Lithgow and Rylstone we shall spend 9 days pagoda hopping and exploring some very interesting and scenic locations. Caravan, cabin, motel or camp. Evans Crown, Gouches Crater, Hassans Walls, Deep Pass, BlackFellows Hands, Blackmans Crown, Dunns Swamps Pagodas and Ferntree Gully Nature Reserve. All of the walks are short possibly 4km or less but you will need to be agile, enjoy exploring. Climbing and scrambling, can be some exposure at heights. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Limit: 12. View |
3 Sep, Mon | North Narrabeen to Manly | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 17km | Sydney Branch | ||
Carole | |||||
Mostly beach walking North Narrabeen to Dee Why, some bushtracks and footpaths. Minimal climbs. Good views. Joint walk with Bush Club. Map: Walking Coastal Sydney View |
4 Sep, Tue 8:53AM | Brisbane Water NP | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. | |||||
Led by Jim Ward / Shirley Hillier. Walk to Pindar Cave, long steep climb at start, steps other steep sections, rough & rocky bush tracks (wet & muddy at times). Return to Wondabyne Station. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View |
4 Sep, Tue 11:36AM | Galston – Fagan Park – Galston | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. | |||||
Streets then explore Fagan Park. Possible short bushwalk/s in Carrs Bush. Ups and downs, steps. Bus return to Castle Hill Interchange, then choice of buses to Pennant Hills / Beecroft / Macquarie Park / Parramatta / Blacktown / city. Coffee at Galston / Castle Hill (depending on bus time). View |
4 Sep, Tue 8:02AM | Milsons Point to Wollstonecraft | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 250m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Sue M. | |||||
Train to Milsons Point Station, walk around Lavender Bay, Balls Head and Berry Island to Wollstonecraft Station. Even walk, few rocks and up and down bush track. Limit: 12. View |
5 Sep, Wed 9:35AM | Balmain East to White Bay | ||||
Length | 4km | Sydney Branch | |||
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. | |||||
Ramble Balmain East to White Bay. Some hills. View |
5 Sep, Wed 9:00AM | Little Forest Farm Wander | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | Milton Branch | ||
Barry T. | |||||
Led by Barry & Penny Tomkinson. 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. Map: Milton 89272N View |
5 Sep - 7 Oct, Wed-Sun | Slovenia and Croatia hiking and cycling | ||||
Illawarra Branch | |||||
Adrian J. | |||||
(Fully Booked) A trip to Slovenia and Croatia from 5 Sept to 7 Oct 2018. Need to be able to do the entire trip and to carry a 10-12 kg pack for 5 days in the Julian Alps in Slovenia, staying in hotels and mountain huts. This hike commences and finishes in Bled and is medium difficulty involving a 11km, 620m ascent; 10.5km, 1100m ascent; 11km, 700m descent; 8.5km, 340m ascent and a 18km, 1200m descent. There are two cycles. The first one is from Ljubljana in Slovenia to Porec in northern Croatia. Cycling for 9 days with daily distances from 35km to 57km. The second cycle is in the islands of Kvarner Bay in the northern Adriatic. It is a cruise and cycle covering 5 islands with cycling distances between 21km and 45km, difficulty grade 2 to grade 4. For itinerary and further information contact Adrian Jones. View |
6 Sep, Thu 10:36AM | Kincumba Mountain Reserve | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 7km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Margery W. | |||||
Rough tracks, climbs, rocks, views, tall forest. Climb to Honeymans Rock, continue via Yanina Cave and track to Colin Watters Lookout and Nyari Lookout. Descend to Bronzewing Drive Exit and Erina Fair. Bus return to Gosford, train return to city. View |
7 Sep, Fri 9:55AM | Ikara Head | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Ikara Head and Girraween Cave. Rough track. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
7 Sep, Fri | Newnes Galleries | ||||
Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | |||
Yuri B. | |||||
Park at Little Capertee Creek Camping Ground and walk up Cathedral Canyon. Once on top, explore the area to the east and north east, which I named on a previous walk Newnes Galleries. Return the same way. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. 6M. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View |
8 Sep, Sat 10:00AM | Chasing the waratahs | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 450m | Sydney Branch | |
Esther | |||||
Jointly led by Kevin Cliffe and Esther Chow. No need to contact leaders but be on time because we won't wait. The majestic Waratah flowers were spotted by bushwalkers last Sunday at this track. We should be able to see the beautiful red Waratah flowers as well as other wildflowers on this bushwalk from Woy Woy to Pearl Beach. This walk has fantastic views too. We will get taxis to start of bushwalk to avoid a boring 4km street walk. At the end of walk at Pearl Beach, we can have takeaway fish & chips or a picnic on the beach. Bring money(small denomination), snacks, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Slippery sections Location: Brisbane Waters Map: Brisbane Waters Limit: 12. View |
8 Sep, Sat 9:00AM | Conimbla NP | ||||
Lachlan Valley Branch | |||||
Graeme and Liz M. | |||||
2 walks will run concurrently on the day and walkers can choose which to join, meeting up again in the afternoon. Ironbark Track, Medium, 4 kms, leader Merran Cannon OR Ironbark Track to Cherry Creek and return via the fire trail, Hard, 9kms, leaders Graeme and Liz MacRaild. Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair is recommended. We spend lots of time watching birds and spiders. Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come. A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated. View |
8-9 Sep, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (15:00PM) | Kalianna Ridge to the Monolith Valley and return | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | 800m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
This is one of our states classic walks featuring the spectacular and photogenic Monolith Valley which we will reach via the iconic Kalianna Ridge Track. Everywhere you look on this walk you'll be rewarded with unparalled views of some of our finest landforms! Tents not needed as we camp in the aptly named Sunrise cave. Steep track in some parts. Location: Morton NP Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 12. View |
8 Sep, Sat 9:44AM | South Cronulla Peninsula | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 7km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F. | |||||
(Updated Details) Gunnamatta Bay - Darouk Park - Oak Park - Shelley Beach - Cronulla. Streets, parks, ups and downs, steps. Train return to city. View |
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