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21 Jul, Sat |
Wolgan Loops and Point Green |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Find out why Newnes State Forest, part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Park one car on FT No.5 off Sunnyside Ridge Road and the other car near FT 8. From the first car, walk above the Wolgan Loops, then make our way to Point Green and the second car. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N
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22 Jul, Sun 9:00AM |
Gadara Point |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
Evelyn M. |
From Bushwalker car park walk to Mt Bushwalker and on to Gadara Point. Some of the best views in the Budawangs! (Optional extension to Ngaityung Falls (see walk description on the same day. The less adventurous have a long lunch at the lookout). Location: Morton NP Map: Tianjara 89271S
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22 Jul, Sun |
Ngaityung Falls – extension of the walk to Gadara Point |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
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Milton Branch |
Kevin R. |
Kevin will lead any or all on from Gadara Point to the top of the falls, about an extra 1.5km each way.
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22 Jul, Sun 11:45AM |
Rose Bay to Watsons Bay |
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Length |
8.5km |
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Branch |
David.S |
8.5 kilometre moderate difficulty walk, takes around 3.5 hours. Beautiful coastal walk with incredible city and harbour views, hidden bays and inlets, and a surprising diversity of trees, animals and bird life. Location: Eastern Suburbs
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23 Jul, Mon 9:00AM |
Blue Gum Swamp |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Shaws Ridge and Blue Gum Swamp. Loose surface on trails. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20.
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23 Jul, Mon 9:00AM |
North Head Circuit |
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Length |
16km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
Carole |
(Updated Details) North Head Circuit walk. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 15.
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24 Jul, Tue 10:21AM |
Castle Cove – Castlecrag |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
Walk via Nth Arm & Harold Reid Reserves to Castlecrag. Moderate pace, steep sections, steps, bush tracks, rough & rocky sections. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for a full days walk.
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24 Jul, Tue 9:49AM |
North Strathfield to Burwood |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Walk via Wangal Park along streets, cycleways, lots of parks (including converted quarry), mostly flat. Coffee in Burwood Park, train return to city.
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24 Jul, Tue 9:30AM |
Saddleback Mountain |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
700m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
David W. |
The walk commences at the top of Saddleback Mountain and descends steeply before ascending to Hoddles Track. The track leads along the cliff face and ascends up to enter Barron Grounds. The lunch spot provides beautiful views down to the coast. Rough track, very steep descents and ascents, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 12.
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25 Jul, Wed 9:00AM |
Calgaroo Road ramble |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Milton Branch |
Fiona S. |
Walk from Martins Ridge Road on Calgaroo Road fire trail through several rainforest gullies and across some pretty creeks to Porters Creek Road and Fiona’s place for coffee afterwards. Car shuffle needed. Map: Tianjara 89271S
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25 Jul, Wed 9:05AM |
Castle Cove to Castlecrag |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Gerald H. |
Middle Cove: Visit Castle, then enter bush at HC Press Reserve, following North Arm Reserve Track and Harold Reid Foreshore Track. Beautiful bush, flowers and water views. Tracks narrow at times, a few steep climbs and some street walking.
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26 Jul, Thu 7:48AM |
Appin 10 b Fire Trail |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Sue W |
Walk map. From the Appin Road entrance of Dharawal National Park we head north along the 10 b cycling trail and do little of the 10 r track. It is an unsealed road through open forest and woodlands along a sandstone ridge with a picturesque picnic spot along the way and a broad rock platform. Birds, including the raucous yellow-tailed black cockatoo, inhabit the area. Creek crossing. Location: Dharawal NP Map: Appin 90291S
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26 Jul, Thu |
To be advised on short notice program |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Zenia P. |
(Cancelled) This walk was brought forward to 31 May.
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27 Jul, Fri 9:10AM |
Thornleigh to Hornsby |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
525m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Following the Great North Walk along the Berowra Valley. Creek crossings. Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 15.
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27 Jul, Fri 9:30AM |
Tour Government House – Botanical Gardens – Calyx |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A. |
Walk to Government House for 10:30am tour (45 mins) of Government House. Lunch at the Calyx.
Note: Limit of 20 on tour. Please contact leaders between 10/7/2018 and 26/7/2018 to book, as a list of attendees is required to be provided prior to entry, including your NPA Membership Number. Limit: 20.
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27 Jul, Fri 9:00AM |
Wattamolla |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
15m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
A short photographic walk now to take place in Royal NP due to lack of birdlife at Bellambi Lagoon. Delightful opportunities for photography. Limit: 15.
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28 Jul, Sat 8:00AM |
Carlons Circuit |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
17km |
700m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
Carlons Farm - Black Horse Ridge - Knights Deck - Coxs River - Breakfast Creek - Carlons Creek. This is one of the classic track circuit walks in the Blue Mountains, taking in views of the picturesque Wild Dog Mountains, Coxs River and Breakfast Creek to name a few.Depending on the pace of the group we can opt for a few extra kms by checking out Warrigal Gap and Mobbs Swamp. Steep track in places. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jenolan 89303N Limit: 15.
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29 Jul, Sun |
Bargo River Gorge |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
200m |
Illawarra Branch |
Graham B. |
A walk exploring Bargo River Gorge and surrounds. Come and have a look why the NPA think it’s an area worthy of more protection. Creek crossings and slippery sections. Map: Picton 90294S Limit: 12.
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29 Jul, Sun 9:00AM |
Tabourie/Termeil forest & foreshore frolic |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
Kevin R. |
Park at Tabourie, follow the lakeside track and River Road before crossing the highway into Termeil State forest. Stroll along forest tracks and Lemon tree Road to rejoin the hwy. Cross into Blackbutt Road which is followed to Stokes Island. Using various beach accesses, alternate between beach and behind the dunes to return to cars. Map: Tabourie 89272S
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30 Jul, Mon 9:05AM |
Blaxland to Emu Plains |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
220m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Note the later train. Mount Sion, Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge, Marges Lookout, Lapstone Creek railway culvert and bridge. Some rough tracks. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20.
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30 Jul, Mon |
The Ravine South of Point Hatteras and more |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Park on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk on the fire trail and visit Mine in the Sky. Continue to Spot Height 1031m, then descend into the gorge to the east. Explore the gorge, eventually linking with Genowlan Mountain Trail at about GR 256 330. Next, visit The Grotto and Ladders Defile, before walking back to the vehicle. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N
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31 Jul, Tue 9:30AM |
Mt Gibraltar NR |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
600m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
7871 |
Mt Gibraltar is the highest point between Sydney and Canberra. It also has some heritage listed Trachyte quarries. Walking tracks provide access to these sites as well as providing lookouts where on a clear day Sydney can be seen. Rough and steep tracks, slippery rocks, fallen trees and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Gibralter NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20.
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31 Jul, Tue 9:15AM |
Royal NP |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
Circular walk via Savilles Creek & Temptation Creek Tracks, Bungoona Lookout & return to Loftus Station. Moderate pace. Rough, rocky & loose surfaces, steep climbs & descents on bush tracks, firetrails. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day.
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31 Jul, Tue 9:00AM |
Tianjara Plateau mountain bike |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
29km |
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Milton Branch |
Leslie R. |
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Park at Mt Bushwalker car park, ride north along Tianjara fire trail. Short walk to lookout for morning tea. Then on to lunch on Kangaroo Hill (views, war history and magic overhang). On return trip we visit another lookout, then the “Ravines”. The fire trail is extremely steep in places, following repairs to the road and installation of drainage humps, and bikes will need to be pushed up these! Walks are confined to well-trod routes to avoid risk from UXO’s. Map: Tianjara 89271S
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31 Jul, Tue 11:07AM |
Wyrrabalong National Park |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margery W. |
Walk from Bateau Bay via Coast Track, Crackneck Point and Wyrrabalong Lookout to Forresters Beach. Climbs, views, wildflowers, firm sand. Bus return to Gosford, train return to city.
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1 Aug, Wed 9:30AM |
Cremorne Point to Mosman |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
Level ramble Cremorne Point to Mosman.
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2 Aug, Thu 6:00PM |
Dam the River – Damn the Planet? |
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Branch |
Janine K. |
Why has the building of dams provoked so much protest, not only in Australia, but around the world? Examine some controversial dams that some believe have solved problems; but others say have left a trail of environmental destruction. Why does the myth persist that humans can tame wild rivers? Or even that humans have the right to do so? What are the consequences of big dams at a time of climate crisis?
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2 Aug, Thu 9:45AM |
Kingsford to Botany Bay |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A. |
Kingsford - Daceyville - Pagewood - Botany - Botany Bay. See the mosaic honouring Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, after whom the suburb is named. Mostly flat suburban walking, crossing several parks. A few steps. Great views of Kingsford Smith Airport and Port Botany from the Penrhyn Estuary Lookout. Bus return to city after coffee at Croquembouche, Botany.
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2 Aug, Thu 9:30AM |
Milton rainforest walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
2km |
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Milton Branch |
Sheila B. |
Very short but interesting walk through a remnant of old rainforest. Coffee at Milk Haus out along Croobyar Road, Milton on return. Map: Milton 89272N
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2 Aug, Thu 10:00AM |
Minto |
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Length |
3km |
5m |
Macarthur Branch |
Beth M. |
Not far, not fast. An easy stroll through sandstone woodland to the Georges River. A little visited section of the river, with interesting trees and shrubs. Identify a Geebung, and hear about the Geebung Polo Club. Short steep section. Prickly bushes, bunyips. Location: Georges River NP Map: Campbelltown 90291N Limit: 20.
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3 Aug, Fri 9:35AM |
Six Foot Track |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
600m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
(Fully Booked) Part of the Six Foot Track from Megalong Road to Bowtells Swing Bridge on Coxs River. Bring a torch just in case. Map: Hampton 89304S Limit: 15.
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4 Aug, Sat 8:30AM |
Meryla Pass |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
350m |
Illawarra Branch |
Col M. |
(Cancelled) Walk from Meryla Road down Meryla Pass (an old access road linking Moss Vale and Kangaroo Valley) stopping at Griffins Farm and on to Yarrunga Creek and return. Good views of forests and gorges towards Kangaroo Valley.
Location: Morton NP Limit: 16.
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4 Aug, Sat 1:00PM |
Mount Bushwalker |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Milton Branch |
Fiona S. |
From Bushwalker car park walk to Mt Bushwalker possibly exploring Gaolhouse Pass enroute. Some of the best views in the Budawangs, and no hills to climb! Location: Morton NP Map: Tianjara 89271S
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4 Aug, Sat 9:19AM |
The Ponds Walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8.5km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Carlingford - Rydalmere. Walk along streets, parks, reserves, tracks, bush, ups & downs, steps. May be muddy / slippery after rain. Coffee at Rydalmere, bus to city.
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4 Aug, Sat 11:45AM |
Thornleigh to Hornsby |
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Length |
10km |
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Branch |
David.S |
10 kilometre moderate difficulty walk, takes around 4 hours. Through suburban streets then into the bushland of Berowra Valley Regional Park. We’ll pass the site of the historic Zig Zag railway and move through the Berowra Creek valley, passing a few cascading creeks. The track undulates along the side of the valley visiting a range of environments from moist fern forest to the drier grass tree and eucalypt forests of the ridge. Location: Great North Walk
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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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