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| 5 Aug, Sun 9:00AM |
Berrara Creek Circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Milton Branch |
| Denise D. |
 Circuit walk from North Bendalong to Berrara, including creek, waterfall, forest and Monument Beach.
Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S
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| 5 Aug, Sun 8:30AM |
Lockley Pylon to Bluegum Forest and Return |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
800m |
Sydney Branch |
| Kris M. |
 A ridge top walk with amazing views and a steep descent with a river crossing to the famous Blue Gum Forest and return. Can be windy in exposed areas. A challenging descent and ascent with some rough, rocky sections.Walking poles would be helpful.
Location: Lower Blue Mountains Limit: 10.
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| 6 Aug, Mon 8:55AM |
Springwood to Blaxland |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
 Springwood to Blaxland via Bunyan Lookout. Magdala Creek, Kings Link Trail, Bunyan Lookout then follow ridge north of Saint Helena Gully to Ross Cres, Blaxland. Creek crossings. Some steep and rough sections.
Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20.
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| 7 Aug, Tue 10:25AM |
Chipping Norton Lakes to Liverpool |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Ailsa C. |
 Walk along streets, parks, cycleway, water views. Walk or bus return to Liverpool Station.
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| 7 Aug, Tue 9:25AM |
Kissing Point to Parramatta |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
15km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
| Walk alongside the Parramatta River via Meadowbank, Rydalmere to Parramatta Station. Moderate pace. Walkways, parks/reserves. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day.
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| 7 Aug, Tue 9:30AM |
Manning Lookout & Cyrstal Pool |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Joan L. |
Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool. The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls. Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley. The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points 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
Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 15.
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| 8-16 Aug, Wed-Thu |
Foster |
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Milton Branch |
| Peter W. |
   Four day paddles and 3 days cycling based at a caravan park so you can caravan, cabin or camp. Two day paddles around the lake and its creek systems, upper Myall Lakes at Neranie and Smith Lake. 3 days bike riding around Foster and forestry tracks. Participants can chose to simply cycle or paddle however the weather may determine activities each day. Priority will be given to those wishing to both cycle and paddle. Paddlers must be competent and equipped for open water paddling. PFDs compulsory. If we ride some forestry trails those rides will be more suited to hybrid or mountain bikes. Limit: 18.
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| 8 Aug, Wed 9:30AM |
Paddington to Kings Cross |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
| Level ramble Paddington to Kings Cross.
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| 8 Aug, Wed 9:49AM |
Pulpit Rock at Blackheath |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Bob Shayler’s Group) Sophie A. |
| Walk part of Hat Hill Rd then down to Pulpit Rock and onto bush track along the cliff and back to Blackheath through Popes Glen. Some road walking, bush tracks, some rough, some muddy, 1 creek crossing, steps up and down, beautiful views.
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| 8 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Yatte Yattah NR |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
2km |
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Milton Branch |
| Fiona S. |
| An opportunity to stroll with local native plant expert David Bland and Landcarers through this stunning remnant rainforest.
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| 9 Aug, Thu 10:25AM |
Murrua Track |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Short street walk, then easy bush tracks with ups & downs. Hopefully lots of wildflowers. Bus return to Turramurra, train return to city.
Location: Kur-ring-gai NP
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| 9 Aug, Thu 10:00AM |
Sydney’s Marine Conservationist: David G. Stead |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
 David G. Stead (1877-1957) is one of Australia’s pioneer conservationists. Yet few know about his work as a marine biologist. Learn about this visionary conservationists and his legacy.
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| 10 Aug, Fri 8:30AM |
Pippas Pass to Duck Hole |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
180m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
(Fully Booked) Pippas Pass then down to Glenbrook Creek and head downstream. Exit at the Duck Hole. Some steep sections. Overgrown and rocky.
Location: Blaxland
Map: Springwood 90304S and Penrith 90303N Limit: 15.
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| 10 Aug, Fri |
Theseus Slot and Ariadne Thread |
| Grade:6/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Park at GR 430 228 on Wolgan Road and make our way up Minotaur Lair Gully. Pass through Minotaur Lair, then turn north and climb up the tributary creek to about GR 421 234. Explore the many slots of The Labyrinth, moving westwards, until about GR 415 233. Exit via Minotaur Lair Gully. The exact route will depend on how we go and may include Ariadne Thread. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S
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| 11 Aug, Sat 10:10AM |
Cremorne to Taronga Zoo Wharf |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Judith H. |
| Walk along streets, paths, water views, steps, ups & downs. Ferry return to city from Taronga Zoo Wharf.
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| 11 Aug, Sat 7:30AM |
Pantoneys Crown from the Capertee Valley |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
520m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
(Fully Booked) Pantoneys Crown is quite simply one of the best walks in the Gardens of Stone National Park and the 360 degree view from the summit is worth every ounce of energy getting there! We will access the Crown via a friendly property owner in the Capertee Valley, the shortest and easiest route. Interested parties might want to stay at the Capertee (Royal) hotel the night before. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. I'll take a safety tape for backup.
Location: Gardens of Stone NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 15.
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| 12 Aug, Sun 9:00AM |
Bushwalker Track Working Bee |
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Length |
7km |
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Milton Branch |
| Barry T. |
Led by Barry Tomkinson & NPWS. Tasks to be carried during out the day under the guidance of NPWS staff. Morning tea and lunch will be eaten on the track and we will regroup at about 2:30pm for afternoon tea at the car park.
Map: Tianjara 89271S
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| 12 Aug, Sun |
Cronulla to Fox Studios |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
62km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Rob & Jayne G. |
| Approximately 62 kms return, Cronulla to Fox Studios return, mainly flat riding. Combination of cycle paths and cycle road lanes. Some traffic, but mostly quiet streets. Must be confident riding on roads. Bring picnic lunch or buy lunch at Fox Studios. Markets at Fox Studios may be open so bring your pannier bags if you want to shop for some treats. Bring water and sun cream. No helmet - no go! Combined activity with Sutherland Bushwalking Club, National Parks Association, Bush Club and St George Bicycle User Group.
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| 12 Aug, Sun |
McCarrs Creek to Narrabeen |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| Roger T. |
Mc Carrs Creek to Narrabeen. We walk up McCarrs Creek to the waterfall, then up the Wirreander Creek Valley to Ingleside to cross to the Caleyi Trail and the Deep Creek Valley and then to Narrabeen Lagoon.
Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP and Garigal NP
Map: Mona Vale 91301S
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| 12 Aug, Sun 12:00PM |
Seeking World Heritage Recognition for Ku-ring-gai Chase NP |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
| This WildThings NSW Talkfest #4 is about the protection of our environmental heritage and habitat for future generations.
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| 12 Aug, Sun 9:30AM |
Waterways of the Illawarra 3: Collins Creek |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
100m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Helen W. |
Our third creek exploration from the mouth to the escarpment, walking on paths, roads and through parkland. Collins Creek has been extensively modified and redirected through the suburb of Woonona, but we can still trace its path through various stages of urban development. Possible overgrown and boggy sections.
Location: Wollongong
Map: Bulli 90292N Limit: 15.
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| 13 Aug, Mon 8:50AM |
Euroka Clearing & Nepean River |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
340m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) John H. |
Meet Leader on Glenbrook Station platform. Walking to Euroka Clearing in the National Park and then down to the Nepean River. Return to Glenbrook Station. Some steep road walking and lots of steps in places and some steep ascents and descents.
Location: Glenbrook
Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20.
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| 13 Aug, Mon 9:00AM |
Springwood to Glenbrook Creek and back |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
 Photographic friendly walk down Sassafras Gully to Glenbrook Creek and then return to Springwood via Martins Falls. Some creek crossings.
Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 12.
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| 14 Aug, Tue 9:43AM |
Georges River |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
| Walk alongside the river to Simmos Beach Reserve. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus return to Glenfield Station. Roadways, firetrails (a steep descent on loose rubble with a very slippery surface), bush tracks.
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| 14 Aug, Tue 9:30AM |
Gerringong Falls |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
17km |
630m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Joan L. |
Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls. The walk follows the Budderoo Fire trail for 6kms to a locked gate on the right. Through the gate is a relatively unused fire trail which deteriorates to a single track leading to Gerringong Creek. Follow the creek along to the falls. Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Budderoo NP
Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20.
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| 14 Aug, Tue 10:22AM |
Greystanes to Central Gardens |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Greystanes - Viaduct - Lower Prospect Canal Park - Central Gardens. Walk along streets, cycleways, parks, ups & downs, historic viaduct, nice bush. Time to explore the impressive Central Gardens. Bus to Parramatta, train to city.
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| 15 Aug, Wed 10:19AM |
Cabarita Wharf to Concord |
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Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
| Level ramble Cabarita Wharf to Concord.
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| 15 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Giriwa Bagan Walking Trail, Burrill Lake |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
| Barry T. |
Led by Barry & Penny Tomkinson. New cultural walk on shores of Burrill Lake. 4 kms with new interpretive signs. Hopefully to be led by NPWS Ranger.
Map: Tabourie 89272S
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| 15 Aug, Wed 6:00PM |
NPA Environmental Book Club |
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Sydney Branch |
| Anne D. |
| For this meeting we will be turning to a classic of environmental writing: A Sand Country Almanac: and Sketches Here and There by Aldo Leopold, first published 1949, there have been various editions published since then including an Ebook.
Leopold gives us a charming observation of change over time. His foreword starts - ‘There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot. These essays are the delights and dilemmas of one who cannot’. At our meeting we would like to reflect on Leopold’s writing and consider how we as conservationists accept change over time or should we be trying to direct it?
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| 15 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Sublime Clifftop walking |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
Delightful clifftop walking as the flowers begin to bloom.
Location: Illawarrra Escarpment SCA Limit: 12.
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| 16 Aug, Thu 9:09AM |
Edgecliff to Circular Quay |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Carol G. |
| Through Rushcutters Bay then up the first of many steps to Kings Cross. On to Bears Park, past the Koi Pond and Elizabeth Bay House, through Embarkation Park then on to Circular Quay through the Botanical Gardens. Many steps throughout the day - both up and down.
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| 16 Aug, Thu 6:00PM |
History of Sydney’s Rivers |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
| Sydney has some beautiful rivers – the Nepean-Hawkesbury, the Parramatta, the Lane Cove, the Georges, the Cooks River. The first peoples of the Sydney region were dependent on these rivers ecosystems. With the growth of Sydney since 1788 many of these rivers have been seriously polluted and degraded from farming, industry, land reclamation, urbanisation and mining. Learn about the history of Sydney’s rivers and why many continue to call for their protection and restoration.
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| 17 Aug, Fri 5:30PM |
2018 Allan Sefton Memorial Lecture |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Guest speaker: Kate Smolski
Talk title: Paradise Lost: The Erosion of NSW Environmental Laws, NSW 2011-2018
The lecture will discuss wider trends and include NSW case studies and on how nature and science became collateral damage in the culture wars.
The guest speaker for this year's lecture, Kate Smolski, is the CEO of Nature Conservation Council of NSW and also a professional environmental advocate with over fifteen years of experience in grassroots organizing, campaign strategy, media relations, policy and lobbying.
RSVP by registering for a ticket to this event before 13th August 2018!
For the guest speaker biography, talk abstract and more information, visit the webpage.
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| 17 Aug, Fri 9:00AM |
Devines Hill and Finchs Line Circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9.9km |
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. Wildflowers and sandstone bushland along Finchs Line track. The last section of the walk, along Wisemans Ferry Rd, has some great views of the cliffs above. The historic Thomas James bridge, just before the end of the walk, is the oldest in-use bridge on mainland Australia. (Bookings essential please email or text to register) http://wild.tl/dhaflc Historic road and bush tracks, steep in places, carry sufficient water.
Location: Yengo NP
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| 17 Aug, Fri |
Woolpack Gap, Alcatraz and Liberty Gully |
| Grade:6/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Numbers are strictly limited. Park at GR 342 178 on Wolgan Road. Walk north west, then north, then north east to enter Woolpack Gap. Next, walk around Woolpack Rock and climb the Watch Tower Spur to the west of it. Follow it north west all the way to about GR 332 204, then walk west to the escarpment and descend into Liberty Gully. Visit Liberty Chamber before proceeding to climb the Alcatraz. From here, use Alcatraz Pass to get back to the cars. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S
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| 18 Aug, Sat |
Airly Turret and the Clifftops to the East |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Find out why this area, part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Leave one vehicle at Airly Mountain and drive to Airly Gap. Climb towards Airly Turret, approaching it from the west, then explore the turret and its slots. Continue east through dissected terrain of pagodas and ravines until we join the road which will take us down to the first car. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Map: Glen Alice 89314N
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| 18-19 Aug, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (14:00PM) |
Hawkesbury River |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Kris M. |
| Paddling from Mooney Mooney up the Hawkesbury River to camp overnight at Marramarra. Partly open waters. Camping gear, food and drinking water to be carried in kayak. PFDs compulsory. Own kayak and some experience required. Limit: 8.
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| 18 Aug, Sat |
Kellys Creek Valley, Glenorie |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| Peter F. |
Neich Road - Fire Trail - Wild Flower Ridge - Kellys Creek Valley - Mini Blue Gum Forest - Neich Road. This should be a very good wild flower walk and there is a nice stand of Blue Gums in Kellys Creek valley. Fire trail, track, off-track with mild scrub, minor scrambling.
Map: Wilberforce 90301N Limit: 12.
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| 18 Aug, Sat 9:00AM |
Uloola Ridge |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
400m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
Nice loop walk utilising public transport. This time of the year the flowers will be starting to appear. Enjoy the cool crisp walking along a delightful ridge top.
Location: Royal NP
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15.
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| 19 Aug, Sun 9:00AM |
Harbour Circle Walk Part 1 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Esther |
 This is Part 1 of a 60 km, four-day walk, circling Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Harbour and Gladesville Bridges as its eastern and western points. This walk is co-led by Geoffrey Lee, Sheila Walker and Esther Chow.
This is a magnificent walk focusing on the Harbour itself – the expanse of water, the bridges, islands, urban bushland and city skyline. The route winds along parts of the foreshore, into bays and on to headlands, through bush, along historic streets and over grand bridges.
Part 1 starts from Circular Quay and finishes at Greenwich Wharf.
Bring water, snacks and lunch. Some slippery sections.
Location: Sydney Harbour
Map: Walking Coastal Sydney Limit: 12.
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| 19 Aug, Sun 3:30PM |
Rocks and Trees book launch |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Please join us for the launch of John Martyn's latest book, Rocks and Trees. Rocks and Trees is the perfect way to learn about the geology that underpins the landscape and diverse flora of the Sydney region. The book journeys from the Illawarra along the coast to Newcastle and inland to the Greater Blue Mountains, staying within the framework created by the massive sandstones and conglomerates of the Triassic Narrabeen Group. STEP Inc. event.
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| 19 Aug, Sun |
Seven Mile Beach NP |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
14km |
50m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Graham B. |
(Updated Details) We will walk the dual sand track circuit - a pleasant bush and beach experience. Low tide so the beach return section should be easy going.
Location: Seven Mile Beach NP
Map: Gerroa 90282N Limit: 15.
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| 19 Aug, Sun 6:30AM |
The Castle |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
17km |
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Milton Branch |
| Leslie R. |
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ascend via Kaliana Ridge, follow track west around base and ascend to Castle Saddle. Final climb to top, rope assisted. Traverse to eastern end for views over Byangee for lunch. Agility and a head for heights essential. Return via Meakins Pass.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Corang 89273N
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| 20 Aug, Mon 9:58AM |
Lawson |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| Theo H. |
| This walk is north of Lawson, we will be doing the Empire Pass and Dantes Glen, viewing Frederica, St. Michaels and Fairy Falls. Some steep sections, creek crossings, steps in Dantes Glen could be slippery.
This is a beautiful walk in this section of the Blue Mountains, the wildflowers might be out, shady rain forest and cool gorges are the enjoiment of this walk. Easy pace and you are welcome to join us. Limit: 8.
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| 20 Aug, Mon 8:50AM |
Red Hand Cave |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Ian B. |
Walking to Red Hand Cave and returning via Camp Fire Creek. Creek crossings and slippery rocks.
Location: Glenbrook
Map: Penrith 90303N
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| 21 Aug, Tue 7:00PM |
Bushwalking NSW AGM |
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| Bushwalking NSW |
| Bushwalking NSW Annual General Meeting with keynote presentation of exploratory trips in the West MacDonnells, presented by Meg McKone, Coast and Mountain Walkers & Canberra Bushwalking Club. Meg will take you on a journey of discovery into some of the more interesting exploratory trips she has done in the West MacDonnell Ranges where Meg has made some significant discoveries (as far as she has been able to ascertain) such as "Portals Canyon", and explored high level crossings of the Chewings Range.
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