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| 19 Mar, Mon 8:42AM |
Magdala Creek and Martins Lookout |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Allan P. |
  Walk down the Magdala Creek Track to Glenbrook Creek. Then head downstream to sandy area and pool before the long climb up to Martins Lookout and back to Springwood Station. Some creek crossings could be slippery.
Location: Springwood
Map: Springwood Limit: 20.
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| 20 Mar, Tue 10:20AM |
Glenbrook to Red Hand Cave |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Shirley’s Group) Jim W. |
A return walk via treets & tracks. Some steep sections.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
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| 20 Mar, Tue 10:42AM |
Thirroul to Woonoona |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
77m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Sue W |
   Coastal paths, parks and a few streets.
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| 20 Mar, Tue 8:02AM |
Watsons Bay to North Bondi |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Sue M. |
Walk along coastal paths and roads from Watsons Bay to North Bondi. Beach, boardwalks, paths no noticeable hazards.
Location: Sydney Limit: 12.
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| 21 Mar, Wed |
Wildflower Reserves |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
| Fiona S. |
| Wander through the South Pacific Heathland Reserve and Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve with Landcare plant expert Suellen Harris identifying interesting local native species.
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| 22 Mar, Thu 12:00PM |
Patonga – Pearl Beach – Umina |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Zenia P. |
(Date Changed) Steep climb up Patonga and follow fire trail to Pearl Beach and around cliff face to Umina Beach. Possible wet feet at Beach inlet at Umina Beach. Bus return to Woy Woy Station. Late finish. Train return to city from Woy Woy.
Location: Brisbane Water NP
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| 23 Mar, Fri 9:12AM |
Lockley Pylon |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
330m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
(Cancelled) The Pinnacles and views of Grose Valley. Good track.
Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15.
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| 24-26 Mar, Sat-Mon |
Baker Ridge & Holbrook Castle |
| Grade:6/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
 Strictly limited numbers. Private property access has been arranged. Day 1 – Friday 23 March. Early start. Drive to Widden Valley and park at the national park boundary at GR 471 767. Ascend Baker Ridge until about GR 468 740. The objective now is to find water in the gullies below. Camp at Baker Ridge and visit Holbrook Castle. Distance about 6km. Day 2 – Saturday 24 March. With day packs only, walk south, then east on Baker Ridge, through the labyrinth of spurs, till about GR 490 722. Return to the camp. If time permits, visit Sheep Station Point. Distance 8-12km. Day 3 – Sunday 25 March. From the camp, walk into a side gully to the west and down to Widden Trail and the cars. Distance 6km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mount Pomany 89321S and Coricudgy 89322N Limit: 8.
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| 24 Mar, Sat 8:27AM |
Bungonia Gorge |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
7km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
 It would be hard to find a more spectacular walk than the Bungonia Gorge Circuit with granite boulders the size of houses, a dramatic gorge, steep and rugged and the beautifully tranquil Shoalhaven River to lunch by or go for a dip in. Rock scrambling in the gorge and steep track in sections.
Location: Bungonia SCA
Map: Caoura 89283N Limit: 12.
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| 24 Mar, Sat 9:00AM |
Kiama to Gerringong |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
300m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
The second of the coastal walks in this delightful part of the world.
Location: Kiama Limit: 15.
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| 24 Mar, Sat 9:30AM |
Terrys Creek to Marsfield |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Ailsa C. |
| Streets, tracks, bush, ups & downs. Bus return.
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| 25 Mar, Sun 9:00AM |
Conjola to Narrawallee |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
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Milton Branch |
| Evelyn M. |
Park cars at end of road at Conjola Beach. Walk along beaches, headlands to Narrawallee. Return inland via estuary, Burrawang forest. greatsouthcoastwalk.net
Map: Milton 89272N
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| 25 Mar, Sun |
Minimal Impact Bushwalking for New Walkers: Artarmon to Clontarf |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Nicola L. |
 Are you new to bushwalking? This walk is designed to educate and inspire new bushwalkers in the principles of Minimal Impact and Leave No Trace. Starting with a briefing at Artarmon Station, we'll head down to Clontarf via Tunks Park and Spit Bridge. Two creek crossings. Bring: sturdy gloves and a bag for rubbish so we can put into practice what we learn. Keepcup for a coffee at the end of the walk; your usual requirements for a day walk. Places are strictly limited. Limit: 10.
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| 26 Mar, Mon 9:35AM |
Porters Pass & Walls Ledge |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Allan P. |
Porters Pass, Colliers Causeway, Walls Ledge. Rough track. Mud. Slippery wet rocks. Rock scrambling.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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| 26 Mar, Mon 9:12AM |
Wentworth Falls |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Theo H. |
| Wombat Walks series. Nature walk. Lots of steps, could be slippery, marked tracks. Easy walking pace with time to look around.
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| 27 Mar, Tue 9:30AM |
Buchanans Lookout |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
250m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Joan L. |
(Leader Changed) Commencing at the Glow Worm Glen car park the path winds through forest with a couple of little creek crossings to the steps leading down to Glow Worm Glen. After a short detour return to the steps and continue on the track which winds along to Buchanan's Lookout. Enjoy the beautiful view while having lunch and return by the same route. Rough track, creek crossings, slippery rocks, unfenced cliffs.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20.
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| 27 Mar, Tue 9:30AM |
Harbour South Shore |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Fran C. |
| Walk through Darling Point to McKell Park, then around Double Bay to Murray Rose Pool for swim and lunch. Optional extension to Point Piper and Rose Bay. Bus or ferry return.
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| 27 Mar, Tue 10:00AM |
Rookwood Cemetery |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Shirley’s Group) Jim W. |
| Visit graves of the famous, infamous and others.
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| 28 Mar, Wed 9:00AM |
Coles Creek Caves |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
| Leslie R. |
Park on Martins Ridge Road, walk on fire trails through varied forest and creek gullies, then a short descent on rough track to caves to experience a significant local rock-art site. Coffee afterwards.
Map: Tianjara 89271S
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| 28 Mar, Wed 9:10AM |
Taronga Zoo to Balmoral |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| Marilyn C. |
 Walk round beautiful Sydney Harbour to Balmoral Beach. Swim possible at lunchtime. Walk out via old Tramway Park. Best Walk: Sydney Harbour
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| 28 Mar, Wed |
Waterfalls of Lawson |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
370m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
(Date Changed) Date changed due to the weather forecast. Two circuits of Lawson Waterfalls. North circuit 210m asc, with a side trip to Echo Point and visiting picturesque glens and passes and four waterfalls. South circuit 160m asc, visiting pristine bush areas and five waterfalls. Creek crossings and slippery conditions. Steep edges.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Katoomba 89301S
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| 29 Mar, Thu |
Ravines and Slots of Koopartoo Mesa South |
| Grade:6/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Park at GR 430 228 on Wolgan Road and make our way up Minotaur Lair Gully, then use Minotaur Pass at GR 419 230 to climb up to the top of Koopartoo Mesa. From here, walk SW and find a way down into a tributary of Koopartoo Gully at around GR 415 226. Moving SSE, investigate slots and pagodas until about GR 416 222. From here, walk W and use the tape to descend at GR 414 222, or, if time allows, traverse to GR 413 220 and use a known double tape descent route from GR 414 221.
Descend to Wolgan Rd at GR 420 216 and walk 1.5km back to the cars (alternatively, a car shuffle could have been set up). Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S
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| 29 Mar, Thu 6:00PM |
Why do forests matter for wildlife, climate and wellbeing? |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
 Why do ecologists, zoologists, botanists, ornithologists and even health experts argue for the protection of forests not just in Australia but around the world? Why are forests important for wildlife, a safe climate and human health and wellbeing? This course looks at the history of forest protection both in Australia and around the world and why forests are so important for solving the crises of biodiversity, extinction and climate change. 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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| 30 Mar - 2 Apr, Fri-Mon |
Budawangs Grand Traverse |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
50km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
On this walk we experience some of the best the famous Budawangs has to offer staying in camp caves where possible and climbing and exploring various peaks along the way. We will start at Wog Wog and visit along our journey such wonderful landmarks as Corang Arch, Mounts Bibbenluke, Tarn, Haughton, Sturgiss and Quiltys to name a few, and wander in ancient forests and along beautiful creeks and rivers. This is, in short, a trip not to be missed for those who love nature and enjoy the pursuit of wilderness walking. May include the odd bit of optional off-track walking.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Endrick 89274S and Corang 89273N Limit: 15. Best Walk: Monolith Valley
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| 31 Mar, Sat 9:00AM |
Carrington Falls |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
(Cancelled) Two half day walks on either side of the rim. Quite scenic. Lunch can be at the cars. Date changed from February 17th due to track closures. Dependent on side tracks we might have some slippery conditions.
Location: Morton NP Limit: 12.
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| 31 Mar, Sat 1:00PM |
Eco Paddle on Narrabeen Lagoon |
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Sydney Branch |
| Tony C. |
 This paddle will visit the Western Basin, Deep and Middle Creeks. Deep Creek attracts migratory birds from as far away as Russia and Middle Creek has been the subject of a substantial remediation programme. A relaxing 2 to 3 hour paddle from 1pm. To register email or call. No previous kayaking experience required, tuition given. BYO boat or hire kayak can be arranged. PFD required.
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| 31 Mar, Sat 9:00AM |
Lane Cove NP |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Margaret B. |
| Steps, rough track in places, some short steep sections. Walk to City View Lookout for morning tea. Then walk to the Lane Cove River’s beginning and on to the Lorna Pass Track at the foot of the lovely cliff line. Optional short side track to see Conscript Rock. Return to Thornleigh Oval for lunch.
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| 31 Mar, Sat |
Redledge Pass |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| Peter F. |
Cliff Drive – Narrow Neck – Castle Head – Redledge Pass – Old Shale Tramway – Devils Hole. This walk has a little of everything, great scenery, history and possible leeches. Fire trail, track, off-track, steep descent with loose surface, mild exposure and creek crossings.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 12.
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| 1 Apr, Sun 9:00AM |
Grand Canyon Loop |
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Length |
7km |
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Branch |
| David.S |
| Join the Greens Bushwalking club hosted by David Shoebridge for this gorgeous and iconic walk. The weather is starting to cool down so it should be perfect hiking weather. Bring sensible shoes, sunscreen, hat, at least 2 litres of water per person, morning tea. HARD gradient, takes around 4 hours.
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| 1 Apr, Sun |
Killalea State Park and beyond |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Graham B. |
Join us on Easter Sunday for a varied walk from Shell Cove to the Minnamurra River and return via Killalea SP and Mystics Beach. Great views in every direction. All on track, not roads.
A section of the 'Great South Coast Walk' - check it out at greatsouthcoastwalk.net
Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 15.
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| 1 Apr, Sun 9:00AM |
Rusden to Florence Head Circuit |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
14km |
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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
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| 2 Apr, Mon 8:25AM |
Glenbrook to Lapstone |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Allan P. |
Marges and Elizabeth Lookouts. Under Highway near RAAF base. Walk tramway trail to Glenbrook Gorge Lookouts. Then through Darks Common to Lapstone Station. Some rough sections. Slippery wet rocks may be encountered. Rock scrambling.
Map: Penrith Limit: 20.
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| 3-8 Apr, Tue-Sun |
Bush regeneration activities at Kylies Beach |
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Mid North Coast Branch |
| Sue B. |
A week of bush regeneration activities based at the gorgeous spot of Kylies Beach. Volunteers welcome to come for whatever time they can spare. Phone Sue for information and to book in.
Location: Crowdy Bay NP
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| 3 Apr, Tue 9:20AM |
Carss Park |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Shirley’s Group) Jim W. |
| Walk to Oatley Station. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Via streets, reserves/parks and some bushtracks with uneven surfaces, steep sections, steps. Moderate pace.
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| 3 Apr, Tue 10:24AM |
Cumberland State Forest |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Tracks, paths, fire trails, ups & downs, steps, some small steep sections. Lovely bush. Plant nursery and coffee. Bus return to Pennant Hills, train return to city.
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| 3 Apr, Tue 9:30AM |
Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
160m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Mike M |
(Fully Booked) Medium walk along Bargo River to Seethru and Mermaids Pools then along ridge via Matilda Track to lookout. This is a well worn track offering superb views of Bargo River and includes views of Mermaids Pool and Tahmoor Gorge. For those not doing the extension walk, lunch at the lookout and then return along the Matilda Track to car park (8km return, 160m total ascent).
Optional (hard) extension walk (grade 4, walk with strict limit of 12 walkers):
We will continue beyond lookout and down Rosies Pass into Tahmoor Gorge for lunch. After lunch, we will continue walking along the gorge and back up to the ridge via Jacks Pass and back to car park. (Total walk: 11.5km, 400m total ascent). Unfenced cliffs. Steep ascent and descent particularly on optional extension. Rock hopping.
Map: Picton 90294S and Bargo 90293N Limit: 12.
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| 4-12 Apr, Wed-Thu |
Canberra in the autumn |
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Milton Branch |
| Peter W. |
  (Fully Booked) A beautiful time of year to explore Canberra. Based at the Alivio Tourist Park. You can caravan, cabin or camp. Come for the paddle, cycle or both. Flexible days where you can opt to do your own thing. Some of the planned activities are Paddling Burley Griffin, 2 cycling days around the lake visiting galleries & exhibits etc, Canberra Zoo, Botanical Gardens & Arboretum and a 40/60 km ride to Belconnen and Gungahlin. Virtually all the cycling shall be on bike trails. Weather will determine the day/days we paddle. PFDs compulsory. Limit: 18.
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| 4 Apr, Wed 9:00AM |
Granite Falls & Rainforest Walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
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Milton Branch |
| Fiona S. |
From car park walk to Granite Falls Lookout. Return to cars and drive up to picnic area for the rainforest walk under the escarpment and up to Boyd Lookout. Coffee afterwards.
Map: Tianjara 89271S
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| 5 Apr, Thu 10:15AM |
Carramar to Bankstown Airport, Milperra |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
7.7km |
115m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Sue W |
Good paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creeks and the Georges River.
Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24957841?privacy_code=gKbaNshmolN0ZQcK
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| 6 Apr, Fri 8:30AM |
Meander along the heaths |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
Autumn is a good time to explore some of the upland heaths and today we will do that on the eastern edge of Dharawal.
Location: Dharawal NP Limit: 10.
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| 6 Apr, Fri 9:41AM |
Rigby Hill & Walls Lookout |
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Length |
6km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Lookouts in the Pierces Pass area. Unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Mt Tomah
Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 15.
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| 7 Apr, Sat 10:02AM |
Drummoyne to Leichhardt |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Judith H. |
| Walk to Birkenhead Point, under the Iron Cove Bridge and along the waterfront. Light Rail (Tram) return to Central.
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| 7-8 Apr, Sat-Sun |
Milton NPA Public Lecture |
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Branch |
| John T. |
| Milton NPA Public Lecture (7th) with John Turnbull, Marine explorer, President Underwater Research Group of NSW (7th), and member only snorkelling and rock platform walk (8th) led by John. More details to follow by email.
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| 7 Apr, Sat |
Waterfall to Helensburgh |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
150m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
From station descend to Kingfisher Pool and then along lake Toolooma prior to ascent of Mt Westmacott. Continue along fire trails and numerous tracks to Helensburgh Station. Creek crossings, loose rocks and slippery track conditions.
Location: Heathcote NP
Map: Appin 90291S
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| 8-19 Apr, Sun-Thu |
East to West Wollemi Traverse |
| Grade:6/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
This walk will attempt to traverse the Wollemi NP from its easternmost point near Bulga in the Hunter Valley to its westernmost point at Oz Mountain next to Bylong Valley Way. It is expected to take 12 days. Please note that this walk is now closed. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
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| 8 Apr, Sun |
Sydney Harbour Bridge to Clifford Love Bridge |
| Grade:3/6 |
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100m |
Sydney Branch |
| Roger T. |
A shoreline walk. We walk from the biggest steel arch bridge to the second biggest steel arch bridge. We start under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and walk around Lavender Bay, Berrys Bay, Gore Cove and along the Lane Cove River following local tracks and reserves the whole way. The miracle is that they all connect up to form a bushwalk almost all the way. See Sydney from a totally different angle.
Location: Harbour reserves and Lane Cove NP
Map: UBD local directories
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