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18 Sep, Tue 10:01AM |
Sylvan Grove Native Garden |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Hopefully native flowers and orchids. Lovely bush. Tracks, ups & downs, some steps. Bus return or walk to Panania, train to city.
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18 Sep, Tue 8:00AM |
Wattamolla to Little Marley |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
200m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
Photographic walk from Wattamolla north along one of the best cliff lines possible. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12.
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19 Sep, Wed 9:00AM |
Black Ridge |
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Length |
5km |
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Lachlan Valley Branch |
Merran C. |
Meet at 9am at Bushmans Dam. Medium, 5 kilometres. 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. Best Walk: Black Range
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19 Sep, Wed 9:00AM |
One Track For All |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
4km |
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Milton Branch |
Sheila B. |
One Track for All from Ulladulla, coffee in Ulladulla. Map: Milton 89272N Best Walk: Ulladulla
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19 Sep, Wed 10:05AM |
Woy Woy area |
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Length |
2km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
Level ramble Woy Woy area.
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20 Sep, Thu 6:00PM |
Henry Gold’s Photography |
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Branch |
Janine K. |
Protecting Australia’s wild and beautiful landscapes. Henry Gold is one of Australia’s foremost landscape photographers. His work has covered the Greater Blue Mountains, Kakadu, the NSW rainforests, the Snowy Mountains and Central Australia. Some even say it was his photographic masterpieces that were the final ‘clinch’ for World Heritage listing the Greater Blue Mountains in NSW in 2000. His role as the Honorary Photographer of the Colong Foundation for Wilderness began soon after Milo Dunphy convened a meeting of fifty conservation groups to prevent limestone mining near Mount Colong in the southern Blue Mountains in 1968. It was a desperate fight against the largest cement company in the world. New creative campaign tools were needed. Henry shot the image for the classic campaign brochure “Quarrying Valuable Scenery” that helped save the Colong Caves. This year the Colong Foundation for Wilderness celebrates its 50thAnniversary and the role that Henry Gold’s breathtakingly beautiful photographs have played in protecting Australia’s wild and beautiful places. Henry Gold continues to inspire many to love and protect Australia’s wilderness such as the superb pagoda wonderland known as the Gardens of Stone near Lithgow, still under threat from unrestrained longwall mining.
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20 Sep, Thu 10:30AM |
Little Wobby |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Carol G. |
A steady pace must be kept up as there is only one return Ferry from Little Wobby in the afternoon. The walk takes us along the Hawkesbury River with interesting rock formations on our left. After lunch it is along a bush path back to Little Wobby to catch the ferry to Brooklyn, and coffee (if there is time), then train return to city.
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20-28 Sep, Thu-Fri |
Mid North Coast Paddle Week |
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Milton Branch |
Helen M. |
Day paddles on lakes and rivers in the Forster area. Led by local paddler John Thorn; organised by Helen Moody. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Based at camp site. Day paddles 21/9 to 27/9, plus rest day. Travel days 20/9 & 28/9. These paddling events are very popular and book out quickly. Expressions of interest to Helen by email. Make own accommodation arrangements. Campsite will require a non-refundable deposit of one night’s accommodation. Experienced paddlers with sit in kayaks only. Spray skirts compulsory on open water at leader’s discretion. PFDs compulsory. Limit: 25.
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22 Sep, Sat 9:00AM |
Grass Tree Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
The aptly named Grass Tree Circuit is full of variety and an abundance of wild flowers and as an added bonus on this trip we visit a large Aboriginal engravings site as a side trip. This alone is worth the entry price! Some rocky steep sections of track. Location: Dharug NP Map: Gunderman 91313S Limit: 15.
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22 Sep, Sat 10:04AM |
Lake Parramatta |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Streets then bushwalk around Lake Parramatta. Ups and downs, steps, rough tracks, creek crossing. Bus return to Parramatta, train return to city.
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22 Sep, Sat 10:20AM |
Wild Flowers walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
Kevin C. |
This walk starts from the Girrakool picnic area and winds south, through the Brisbane Water National Park. The walk crosses some long rock flats and climbs to the top of Scopas Peak, providing views spanning right across the park. The walk then continues down to Wondabyne station. Jointly led by Kevin Cliffe and Esther Chow. No need to contact but email RSVP appreciated. We shall see helps of wild flowers.
Take train to Gosford Station. Meet at taxi rank at 10:20am. Share a taxi to Girrakool Picnic Grounds. Bring money (small denominations), snacks, water and lunch. Slippery sections. Creek crossing. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Brisbane Waters Limit: 12.
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23 Sep, Sun 8:30AM |
Blacks Waterhole Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
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Milton Branch |
Denise D. |
Starting at Steamers Beach car park and possible visits to Kittys Beach, Blacks Harbour, Corrangamite, Brooks Lookout and Steamers Beach. Meet leader at car park at entrance to Booderee National Park. Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S
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23 Sep, Sun 8:30AM |
Wodi Wodi Track Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
300m |
Illawarra Branch |
Sam G. |
Stanwell Pk - Wodi Wodi Track - Stanwell Ck - Mt Mitchell and return via Grand Pacific Walk. Cliff edges. All on track but some of the track is in poor repair. A scramble down to Stanwell Ck may be required. This is a joint activity with Bushwalk the 'Gong. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 8.
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24 Sep, Mon 9:55PM |
Engineers Cascade and Berghofers Pass |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Pulpit Rock, Engineers Cascade then cross Highway and take Mt York Rd to Berghofers Pass. Down and back up Berghofers Pass. Return to Mt Vic Station. Small ladder and eroded steps to Engineers Cascade. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Hartley 89304N and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 20.
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24 Sep, Mon 9:37AM |
Wombat walks |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
Theo H. |
We will walk via Bee Farm Rd to Wiggens Track then following Sassafras Creek to Glenbrook Creek. Morning tea at the junction. We then continue along the creek to Perch Pond and turn north to follow Magdala Creek to Springwood. Level variation. Easy pace. Some steep sections, creek crossings, many ups and downs. Map: 9030-IV-S Limit: 8.
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25 Sep, Tue 10:52AM |
Barrenjoey |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B. |
Steep steps, great views, uneven path. Walk up Barrenjoey for lunch and return to bus / coffee.
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25 Sep, Tue 10:33AM |
Parramatta Park & Lake |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
Walk to Parramatta Park, then via streets to Lake Parramatta Reserve for a circuit walk on bush tracks with creek crossings, rough tracks, steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Parramatta Station.
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25 Sep, Tue 9:30AM |
Red Rocks Trig |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
420m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Joan L. |
Red Rocks Nature Reserve is on the top of Mt Camberwarra. A rough fire trail leads out to a trig point overlooking Kangaroo Valley. On the return a side track leads out to Brown Mountain Lookout over the coast. Aboriginal rubbings are seen on both tracks. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, slippery after rain. Location: Red Rocks NR Map: Berry 90283N Limit: 20.
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26 Sep, Wed 9:05AM |
Gordon to Roseville |
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Length |
12km |
120m |
Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Mike P. |
Walk via Blackbutt Creek, Lane Cove River Park, Great North Walk, Symons Track to Crimson Hill (former UTS site), then a short and steep off-track section to Sugarbag Creek. Then to Roseville Station via Loyal Henry Park.
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26 Sep, Wed 6:00PM |
NPA Environmental Book Club |
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Sydney Branch |
Anne D. |
The book for discussion is Where Song Began by Tim Low, an authoritative tale that challenges the orthodoxy of the origins of Australian birds.
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26 Sep, Wed 8:00PM |
The Powerful Owl Project |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
Peter V. |
The Powerful Owl Project is a citizen science project that allows the community to learn about and get involved with owl and habitat conservation actions in the urban environments. Project Officer Beth Mott will share what we have learnt about urban Powerful Owls in the last seven years, and what we can do to help keep them in our urban environment.
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27 Sep, Thu 10:00AM |
Can the Great Barrier Reef Be Saved? |
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Branch |
Janine K. |
Why are so many opposed to the Adani Carmichael mine in Queensland? How does it threatened the Great Barrier Reef? Why must this largest living structure on the planet be saved?
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27 Sep, Thu 9:46AM |
Little Wobby |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
Esther |
Jointly led by James Moule and Esther Chow. Meet on platform at Hawkesbury River Station. Take ferry from Brooklyn to Little Wobby. Explore Pacific Trail and Horseshoe Trail. Should see lots of wildflowers. Return to Brooklyn by ferry in the afternoon. Bring exact fare for ferry (return fare is adult $15.40 and $7.80 for seniors), lunch, drinks and snacks. Slippery sections. Location: Hawkesbury River Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 8.
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27 Sep, Thu 9:52AM |
Wondabyne Wildflowers |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Zenia P. |
Walk from Wondabyne Station up steep track then along fire trail to see wildflowers and orchids. Return to Wondabyne Station for train to city.
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28 Sep, Fri 9:11AM |
Wentworth Falls to Kings Tableland |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Marilyn C. |
Wentworth Falls, Darwin’s Walk, Echo Point, Kings Tableland. Slippery creek crossing, steps.
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29-30 Sep, Sat-Sun |
Blue Gum Forest |
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Branch |
David.S |
Overnight walk in the Blue Gum Forest with camping at Acacia Flat. We'll be carrying our tents, food and water. This is a great first overnight walk for beginners, and a lovely place to explore for those more familiar with long hikes. Location: Blue Mountains NP
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29 Sep, Sat 10:37AM |
Huntleys Point – Tennyson Point |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Macarthur Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C. |
Lots of river views. Mostly on well formed tracks and paths, mostly flat, though a couple of short steep sections which we will take at a very slow pace. Some street and reserve walking, ups and downs, quite a few steps. Some uneven and unsealed sections which could be slippery and muddy after rain. Bus return to city.
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29 Sep, Sat |
Mount Kembla History walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
200m |
Illawarra Branch |
Col M. |
This walk cover various points of interest - Miners Memorial Pathway, Old Mount Kembla Mine Site, Windy Gully, Kerosene Works Site, Soldiers and Miners Church. Will describe the history of these points of interest. Bring morning tea and lunch. Some off-track scrambling. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 8.
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29 Sep, Sat 9:00AM |
Ruined Castle |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
670m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
Leisurely pace to the top of the Ruined Castle, with the temptation to wander further in search of waratahs. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15.
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29 Sep - 1 Oct, Sat-Mon |
Rusden Head to Pigeon House Mtn and return |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
30km |
600m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
On this adventurous walk we will explore the Upper Pigeon House Gorge and also do a daywalk to Pigeon House Mointain via rarely used fire trails and tracks. Our base is a very comfortable camp cave overlooking Mt Talaterang with water only metres away so you won't need a tent! Rock scrambling and off-track walking in parts. Location: Morton NP Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 15.
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30 Sep, Sun |
Litte Forest Plateau |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
100m |
Illawarra Branch |
Graham B. |
(Updated Details) Join in on Illawarra’s annual excursion to the Little Forest Plateau section of Morton NP. Mt
Bushwalker, Gadara Point and Ngaityung Falls. The easiest way to enjoy the vista of the Budawang
Ranges – a wilderness experience. Some scratchy sections. Location: Morton NP Map: Tianjara 89271S and Milton 89272N Limit: 12. Best Walk: Mt Bushwalker
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30 Sep, Sun 6:00AM |
Monolith Valley |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
17km |
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Milton Branch |
Mike J. |
From Long Gully car park ascend via Kaliana Ridge, follow track west around Castle base and ascend to Castle Saddle. Follow track to enter Monolith Valley via Nibelung Pass. Chain ascent to explore the valley – Natural Arch, Green Room and lunch at Seven Gods Pinnacles with spectacular views. Return same route. Location: Morton NP Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 8. Best Walk: Monolith Valley
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1 Oct, Mon 8:55AM |
Transit of Venus |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
285m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Mabel Falls, Edith Falls, Hazel Falls, Burgess Falls, Oaklands Falls, Horseshoe Falls. Rough track in places. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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1-5 Oct, Mon (14:00PM)-Fri (16:00PM) |
Upper Blue Mountains Exploration |
Grade:3/6 |
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Illawarra Branch |
Helen W. |
Explore the Mount Victoria area with several 10-15k walks including Hartley, Mt York, Jenolan Caves, Newnes and Mt Tomah. Arrange own accommodation. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Hartley 89304N Limit: 15.
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2 Oct, Tue 11:35AM |
Bombo – Spring Creek Wetlands – Kiama |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Streets then explore Spring Creek Wetlands, then more streets to Kiama (ups and downs). Purchase fish and chips for lunch in Kiama (or bring your own lunch if preferred), then we may wander up to the Blowhole (weather permitting). Coffee in Kiama, train return to city.
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2 Oct, Tue 9:05AM |
Botany Bay |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
Walk from Rockdale Station to Sans Soucci via Kyeemagh, Brighton-Le-Sands, Sandringham, to Rocky Point. Moderate pace. At finish a bus to Kogarah Station. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Streets, pathways.
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2 Oct, Tue 9:00AM |
Mount Westmacott |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
200m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
(Cancelled) Morning photographic walk. Photographic friendly sandstone country with lots of wildflowers. Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 10.
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2 Oct, Tue 9:30AM |
Old Argyle Rd |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
625m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Joan L. |
(Leader Changed) Old Argyle Road. This is a circuit walk along Old Argyle Road into Penrose State Forest. Circle back through the forest crossing the upper reaches of Paddy's River to return to Old Argyle Road. Rough track, deep creek crossings need sandals, crocs etc. Location: Penrose State Forest Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20.
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2 Oct, Tue 9:00AM |
Tabourie circuit MTB |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
25km |
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Milton Branch |
Kevin R. |
From Tabourie South Car park follow forest trails to Blackbutt Road and thence to Princes Hwy south along Hwy (good wide shoulders here) to Meroo Point Road, to Meroo Point and north to Termeil Lake. Return to Hwy along Blackbutt Road, then into Lemon Tree Road and various tracks in the Termeil State Forest before returning to the car park. Contact leader essential. Map: Tabourie 89272S
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3 Oct, Wed 9:00AM |
Old Blotchy |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
3km |
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Milton Branch |
Leslie R. |
A short return walk on fire trail and footpad to view one of the very few enormous spotted gums (Corymbia Maculata) that escaped logging in the area in the late 1800’s/early 1900’s.
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5 Oct, Fri 9:55AM |
Mt Irvine |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
20m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Visit the Tessellated Pavement with views over Wollangambe River. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 15.
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6 Oct, Sat 10:28AM |
Forresters Creek to Pitt Road |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margery W. |
Forresters Creek - Spoon Bay - Wamberal Beach - Wamberal Lagoon Wetland - Pitt Road. Streets, reserves, wetlands, beach. Bus return to Gosford, train return to city.
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6 Oct, Sat 8:00AM |
Mona Vale Rd to Narrabeen Lagoon |
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Sydney Branch |
Conny H. |
Walk with plant ID and some weeding. Please bring gloves. Allow 4.5 hours.
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7 Oct, Sun 9:00AM |
Gadara Point Beehive Pass Circuit |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
32009 |
From Bushwalker Car park walk to Mt Bushwalker and on to Gadara Point. Some of the best views in the Budawangs! Descend pass to base of cliff, visiting spectacular overhangs, return via Beehive Pass. Rock scrambling and some agility required. Map: Tianjara 89271S Limit: 10. Best Walk: Mt Bushwalker
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7 Oct, Sun 8:30AM |
Illawarra Escarpment |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
200m |
Illawarra Branch |
Jennifer M. |
Half day walk on tracks through forest from Byarong Park to Mount Keira Summit and return. Option to BYO morning tea or purchase at Keira summit cafe. Extensive coastal views. Location: Mount Keira Best Walk: Mt Keira Ring Track
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7 Oct, Sun 9:00AM |
Weddin Mountains NP |
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Length |
7km |
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Lachlan Valley Branch |
Peter C. |
Eualdrie Walking Track from Holy Camp (Peregrines Lookout and the Trig). Hard 7 kilometres. 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.
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8 Oct, Mon 9:01AM |
Lawson to Hazelbrook |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Visit Adeline Falls, Junction Falls, Federal Falls, Cataract Falls, Victor Falls and Terrace Falls. Creek crossings may be slippery. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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8 Oct, Mon 10:00AM |
Patonga Wild Flower Walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Marilyn C. |
(Cancelled) Short amble to enjoy, identify and photo beautiful spring flowers in Brisbane Water National Park bushland. Waratahs, orchids, woody pear, native rose and more. Steep bush track if walking Great North Walk from Patonga to Warrah Trig. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: http://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/brisbane-water-national-park/patonga-to-warrah-trig-station.html Gosford 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-91312S Broken Bay 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-91301N20Sydney Limit: 8.
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8 Oct, Mon 3:00PM |
Walk Leaders Meeting |
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Milton Branch |
Leslie R. |
Non leaders, especially prospective leaders, are also welcome! Planning of walks for Spring – September, October and November. Note that this is a tentative date only at this time...
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