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25 Nov, Sun 10:00AM |
Bob Turners Walk |
Grade:3/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Ewan C. |
Jointly led by Ewan Cain and Esther Chow. From Colo heights to the Colo River. Limit: 8.
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25 Nov, Sun 8:30AM |
Mount Arthur Reserve |
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Length |
6km |
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Lachlan Valley Branch |
Martin B. |
Meet at 8:30am at the Parkes Lions Park. Hard, 6 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. 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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25-28 Nov, Sun (17:00PM)-Wed (09:00AM) |
Paddle Hawkesbury River Tributaries |
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Length |
20km |
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Illawarra Branch |
Caryll S. |
Monday paddle top end of Moonie Moonie Creek from Old Pacific Highway Bridge return. Tuesday paddle top end of Mangrove Creek from near camp ground return. High spring tides. Camp at Glenworth Valley Outdoors Adventures on Propan Creek. Road is suitable for caravans but no power. Hot showers and flush toilets. Power boats, wind, wood. PFDs compulsory. Location: Brisbane Water NP and Dharug NP
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25 Nov, Sun |
Save Kosci: Hume to Royalla |
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Length |
19km |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Save Kosci walk: day 23. Today is the first day on which we use the abandoned Queanbeyan to Cooma railway easement to provide a change from road walking. The industrial Canberra suburb of Hume gives way to quiet walking on rail-side tracks as the route gradually gains height through forest and farming country, with some views to the Brindabellas. Car ferry back to Canberra accommodation. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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25 Nov, Sun 9:00AM |
St Georges Basin – walk or paddle |
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Milton Branch |
Evelyn M. |
Basin Foreshore walk with Evelyn (Grade 2: Easy, ~10km) or paddle on the Basin with Helen (Grade 3: Easy/medium ~15km). Walkers and paddlers will start together at the boat ramp at Sanctuary Point and meet again for lunch and afternoon tea. PFDs compulsory. Spray deck recommended. Paddlers must contact leader.
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26 Nov, Mon 9:00AM |
Maitland Bay Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Carole |
(Cancelled) Cancelled as ferry still not running. Circuit walk to Box Head, Putty Beach (Kilcare), Maitland Bay (lunch & swim) return to ferry via Marie Byles Lookout, Hardys Bay. Lovely ocean views & beaches, coastal forests & some street walking. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Central Coast Map: Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 15. Best Walk: Bouddi Coastal Track
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26 Nov, Mon |
Save Kosci: Royalla to Kelly Road |
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Length |
17km |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Save Kosci walk: day 24. At 24km, a long day but straightforward, a mix of highway verge, off-highway tracks and quiet country road. Peaceful scenery with views to distant hills. Starts in the delightful Swainsona Reserve, the pride of the Royalla locals. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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26 Nov, Mon 9:03AM |
Waterfall Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Waterfall Circuit followed by Christmas lunch at Lawson Hotel. Bookings essential. Wet rocks could be slippery. Creek crossings. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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27 Nov, Tue 10:00AM |
3 short but different walks |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Martyn M. |
Bundanoon. 3 short but different walks to Erith Coal Mine, Lovers Walk and Dimmocks Creek. Location: Morton NP
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27 Nov, Tue 10:55AM |
Dora Creek + Coffee at Warnies Cafe |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Slow pace. Morning tea break first then easy flat walk on streets following Dora Creek and return for lunch break. Then train to Warnervale for our (long awaited) coffee stop at Warnies Café and train return to city.
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27 Nov, Tue 9:00AM |
Mountain-bike ride west of Berrara |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
40km |
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Milton Branch |
Leslie R. |
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Riding on Mondayong, Berrara, Blackbutt, Grasstree, Cedar and Red-head fire trails in Conjola National Park. Stop for coffee in Cudmirra, maybe Monument Beach for lunch. Exact route to suit participants on the day. Contact leader essential. Map: Tianjara 89271S and Sussex Inlet 90274S
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27 Nov, Tue 9:48AM |
Narrabeen Lakes |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
Walk around Narrabeen Lakes via Narrabeen Lagoon Trail, then walk across to Dee Why. Moderate pace, walkways, streets parks/reserves. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. A bus return to city from Pittwater Rd, Dee Why.
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27 Nov, Tue |
Save Kosci: Kelly Road to Ingelara Cutting |
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Length |
18km |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Save Kosci walk: day 25. 17km. An equal mix of highway-verge, quiet country road and peaceful off-highway tracks. The route crosses some hilly country, but with a gentle gradient. Morning coffee stop in Michelago. Camping tonight and tomorrow at Scottsdale Bush Heritage Reserve, a private property. Dinner provided by supporters. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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28 Nov, Wed 9:00AM |
Bundeena and surrounds |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
(Cancelled) (Postponed then cancelled due to severe weather warning) A meander to various locations in and around Bundeena to take world class photographs!!!! Location: Royal NP Limit: 10.
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28 Nov, Wed 9:42AM |
Dee Why to Manly |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Sophie A. |
Beautiful beach walk with some bush tracks, promenade and some street.
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28 Nov, Wed |
Save Kosci: Ingelara Cutting to Scottsdale Bush Heritage Property |
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Length |
14km |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Save Kosci walk: day 26. A shorter day - 14 km, with varied scenery. Some highway verge but mostly off-highway and peaceful. Camping at the same place as last night. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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28 Nov, Wed 8:00PM |
The Georges Riverkeeper |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
Peter V. |
Managing an urban river in a rapidly changing urban landscape. The Georges River catchment is at the forefront of Sydney’s rapid urban expansion. The Riverkeeper program is proactively altering its strategy to manage a liveable urban river while protecting the vital bushland of the rivers source, mouth and foreshore corridors. Guest speaker Tony Wales will talk about the history of the program and plans for the future.
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29 Nov, Thu 9:15AM |
Glebe and environs |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
5m |
Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Sue W |
From Pyrmont along the waterfront to explore Historic Glebe and Forest Lodge.
Meet leader outside the lift at the Fish Markets Light Rail Stop at street level.
Map of Walk.
Half of it is along flat waterfront parks on shared pathways the rest along streets, laneways and walkways. One small climb and a few steps.
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29 Nov, Thu 9:00AM |
Minnamurra to Kiama |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
(Date Changed) Photographic walk with times for swimming. Remember to wear a hat, bring sunscreen and carry lots of water. Location: Kiama Coast Limit: 12.
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29 Nov, Thu |
Save Kosci: Scottsdale to Rothlyn Rd junction |
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Length |
19km |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Save Kosci walk: day 27. The route runs on footpads and old 4WD tracks with a short section on quiet country road. Wide-open country. Via Bredbo. Two shallow wades or gully crossings. Car ferry 25 minutes at day’s end to the bush property of a supporter – extensive camping on creek flats with a 2 room cottage for cooking, in a forested valley which is dotted with large callitris trees and home to bark-chewing koalas. Dinner provided by supporters. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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30 Nov, Fri 9:20AM |
Berowra to Cowan |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
13km |
880m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Walk down to Berowra Creek and follow Great North Walk to Berowra Waters and up to Cowan Station. Creek crossings. Rough sections. Location: Berowra Valley RP Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 15.
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30 Nov, Fri |
Save Kosci: Rothlyn Road to Cooma |
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Length |
22km |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Save Kosci walk: day 28. Mainly off-highway walking with a crossing of the Numeralla River, plus a short section of quiet country road, ending on the footpaths of Cooma. Wide-open views of rolling hills. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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30 Nov, Fri |
The Ultimate Traverse |
Grade:6/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Early start. Leave one vehicle at GR 243 305 on Glen Davis Road and drive to GR 235 322 on the road towards Airly Gap. Ascend the spur towards Airly Turret, then continue clockwise close to the rim of the escarpment all the way to the Ultimate View at GR 251 312 to The Citadel at GR 251 312 and then to the tip of the spur at GR 255 301. Use a known pass to descend to the first car. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S
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1 Dec, Sat 10:48AM |
Avalon to Taylors Point |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Avalon - Paradise Beach - Clareville Beach - Taylors Point. Streets, parks, ups & downs, steps, water views. Swim. Bus return to Avalon from Taylors Point then bus/es to city.
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1 Dec, Sat |
Save Kosci: Cooma to Rocky Plain Road |
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Length |
22km |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Save Kosci walk: day 29. The 22 km route returns to walking beside the main road, but the wide verges allow some discretion e.g. walking over the tops of cuttings rather than through them. As we leave Cooma, the sight of the Snowy Mountains, possibly with a few patches of snow still visible, is a reminder that this epic walk does have an end. Car shuffle back to Snowy Mountains Tourist Park for the night. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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2 Dec, Sun 9:00AM |
Bendalong – Cunjurong Point – Green Island Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
Helen M. |
Walking on beaches, bush tracks, rock platforms and quiet back streets we explore the coast line from Washerwomans Beach to Lake Conjola entrance, and out to Green Island. Optional swimming. Purchase afternoon tea en route at the newly revised café at Manyana.
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2 Dec, Sun |
Illawarra northern beaches |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
50m |
Illawarra Branch |
Graham B. |
My annual early summer walk on pathways, rock platforms and beaches of the northern Illawarra - train to Coalcliff, walk back to Thirroul. Great ocean and escarpment views. Map: Bulli 90292N Limit: 15.
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2 Dec, Sun |
Save Kosci: Rocky Plain Rd to junction Glenrowan Road |
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Length |
17km |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Save Kosci walk: day 30. An easier day, 16.8 km, across the high Monaro Plains and through the village of Berridale for lunch. The day finishes at the top of the climb beyond Berridale. All on the verge of the Kosciuszko Rd. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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3 Dec, Mon 9:04AM |
Farmers Creek |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Clarence Zigzag Lookouts plus Farmers Creek Dam. Steep sections and creek crossings. Map: Lithgow 89313S Limit: 20.
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3 Dec, Mon 10:02AM |
Grass Tree Circuit and more |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Esther |
(Date Changed) Jointly led by James Moule and Esther Chow. This beautiful circuit walk goes through a range of dry and wet forest along the valley, and offers some great views. There are plenty of grass trees along the way to add to the scenery and the creek crossings are very picturesque. The side trip to a large Aboriginal engravings site alone is worth the entry price! At this time of the year, there is an abundance of wild flowers. Some rocky steep sections of track. Bring lots of water as it is getting warm. Location: Dharug NP Map: Gunderman 91313S Limit: 8.
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3-9 Dec, Mon (08:00AM)-Sun (16:00PM) |
Kosciuszko full pack walk |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
80km |
1,500m |
Sydney Branch |
Richard T. |
(Fully Booked) This year we move north of Kiandra on the Australian Alps Walking Track, visiting some great areas and staying near more terrific Koscie huts. We stay two nights near the lovely Oldfields Hut and a climb of Mt Bimberi (highest mountain in the ACT) is then an option for us. A full pack walk requiring tents, food, and good gear as the weather can be extreme (and often is). Six nights out with the last spent near cars at Blue Waterholes. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15.
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3 Dec, Mon |
Save Kosci: Glenrowan Road to Jindabyne |
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Length |
21km |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Save Kosci walk: day 31. 21km. Across the high plains then lake views as we descend into Jindabyne. Mostly on road verges, some long grass. Gaiters recommended. Accommodation is being organized by Save Kosci in a ski lodge For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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4 Dec, Tue 10:15AM |
La Perouse |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Fran C. |
Short bushwalk to Henry Head in the morning before lunch at Danny’s Fish’N’Chips (or bring your lunch if preferred). Possible swim at La Perouse. Bus return to city.
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4 Dec, Tue 9:30PM |
Macquarie Pass top to bottom |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
700m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Scott A. |
Walk from the top of Macquarie Pass near Mt Murray down through a gap in the escarpment then down a series of old trails and a service road to the bottom of Macquarie Pass. Steep, rough, uneven ground, overgrown tracks, tree fall, often off track. Illawarra Highway is crossed a number of times. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 10.
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4 Dec, Tue |
Save Kosci: Rest day, Jindabyne |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Save Kosci walk: day 32. A good chance to chat to the locals about why we are walking, maybe do some letter-boxing. Not to mention clothes washing … For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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4 Dec, Tue 9:27AM |
Woy Woy to Umina |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
Shirley H. |
Walk from Woy Woy Station via parks then a steep climb up & descent of Blackwall Mountain on rough & rocky bush tracks, with loose & slippery surfaces & on a steep descent on narrow tracks with soft edges, then streets & beaches to Umina shops. Bus return to Woy Woy Station. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Location: Brisbane Water NP
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5 Dec, Wed 9:30AM |
Musical Walk |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Judith H. |
Leaders: Judith Hill & Nina. Walk The Goods Line, Chinatown and Hyde Park. An early lunch at Hyde Park Barracks then proceed to St Andrews Cathedral for a 12:30pm recital by the Royal Australian Navy Band. Cost is free, but a donation to the Cathedral would be appreciated.
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5 Dec, Wed |
Save Kosci: Jindabyne to Sawpit Creek camping area |
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Length |
15km |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Save Kosci walk: day 33. 15km, uphill. The first 5km on winding lakeside path; then 4.4km beside Kosciuszko Rd; then, yay, we are in Kosciuszko National Park. We take the 5.5km Pallaibo track up past cascades. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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5 Dec, Wed 9:00AM |
Walter Hood Monument to Washerwomans |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
Wendy |
This is a sublime coastal walk along the flat, sheltered, wide open beaches and bushland from the Walter Hood Monument. Come join us for a mostly shaded, peaceful summer's day walk. You’ll never want to leave! Coffee back in Milton.
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6 Dec, Thu 9:36AM |
Gosford – Point Clare |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margery W. |
Walk up then downhill via Kariong Fire Trail through bush to Point Clare. Rough track, wildflowers, views. Train return to Sydney from Point Clare.
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6 Dec, Thu |
Save Kosci: Sawpit Creek camping area to Perisher |
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Length |
16km |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Save Kosci walk: day 34. Initially on the pleasant Waterfall Track to avoid an extended high-risk section of Kosciuszko Road, then a short but rough 650 metres across country, then beside the Kosciuszko Road. Proper alpine scenery now! For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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6-10 Dec, Thu (11:00AM)-Mon (16:00PM) |
Save the Kosciuszko NP |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
19km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
Esther |
Save the Kosciuszko National Park from wild horses and other feral animals. One of the walks we do will be the last leg of the 37 day Save Kosci Walk from Sydney to Mount Kosciusko. I will be traveling to stay at a Perisher Valley Ski Lodge from Thursday to Monday. You can travel on Thursday or Friday and leave Monday. You must arrange your own car transport. Only RSVP if you can commit because pre-payment is required once confirmed. Please indicate the dates of accommodation you require with your full name, I'll see if I can secure accommodation for you. The cost is about $40 per person per night. Bring all food and linen. We must leave the lodge in the same condition we found it. Strong wind, rain, snow patches, slippery sections. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Kosciuszko Alpine Area - Spatial Vision Limit: 12.
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7 Dec, Fri 8:33AM |
Dantes Glen |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
North Lawson. Echo Bluff, Echo Point, Fairy Falls, Dantes Glen, Empire Pass, Frederica Falls. Rough track in places. Creek crossings. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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7 Dec, Fri 7:31AM |
The Ultimate Traverse |
Grade:6/6 |
Length |
12km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
(Updated Details) As the name of the walk suggests, I expect this to be one of the most incredible traverse journeys in the Greater Blue Mountains. Early start. Leave one vehicle at GR 243 305 on Glen Davis Road and drive to Airly Gap. Ascend the spur towards Airly Turret, then continue clockwise close to the rim of the escarpment all the way to the Ultimate View and to The Citadel and then to the tip of the spur at GR 255 301. Use a known pass to descend to the first car. Pagodas and views paradise. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S
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8 Dec, Sat |
Asgard Plateau |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Peter F. |
Victoria Falls Road – Valhalla Head Fire Trail – Folkvangr Head – Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp – Asgard Swamp Mine – Asgard Fire Trail - Victoria Falls Road. This is a walk to two heads, a swamp, an abandoned mine and fabulous views. We will visit a head not often seen. Possible wild flowers. Track, off-track with mild scrub, cliff edges, creek crossing, possible snakes and fire trail. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12.
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8 Dec, Sat 9:00AM |
Deep Pass Canyon |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
Deep Pass is regarded as one of the prettier and most accessible canyons in the Wollemi as there's no abseiling and if careful you don't get wet past your knees. Rock hopping and scrambling and slippery rocks. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 15.
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8 Dec, Sat |
Ethereal Canyon & Falls |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Find out why Newnes State Forest, situated within the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations.
Park one vehicle at GR 465 014 off Waratah Ridge Road and another one at about GR 460 005. From the first vehicle, descend into Ethereal Canyon and follow it through a beautiful canyon section and to the falls. No abseiling, but wet feet and more likely. Then visit the small but stunning Midsummers Night Grotto. From there, ascend to the Five Ladies Lookout over the Bungleboori and its pagodas (Three Sisters, watch out). Re-connect with the second car. Spectacular scenery, all unprotected within the State Forest. Location: Newnes SF Map: Wollangambe 89312S
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