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| 5 Sep, Wed 9:35AM |
Balmain East to White Bay |
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Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
  Ramble Balmain East to White Bay. Some hills.
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| 5 Sep, Wed 9:00AM |
Little Forest Farm Wander |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
| Barry T. |
Led by Barry & Penny Tomkinson. Explore the fields and hills of the Little Valley around Duckpond, and saunter along the twists and turns of the Yackungarrah Creek. Coffee after at Penny and Barry’s.
Map: Milton 89272N
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| 5 Sep - 7 Oct, Wed-Sun |
Slovenia and Croatia hiking and cycling |
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Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
  (Fully Booked) A trip to Slovenia and Croatia from 5 Sept to 7 Oct 2018. Need to be able to do the entire trip and to carry a 10-12 kg pack for 5 days in the Julian Alps in Slovenia, staying in hotels and mountain huts. This hike commences and finishes in Bled and is medium difficulty involving a 11km, 620m ascent; 10.5km, 1100m ascent; 11km, 700m descent; 8.5km, 340m ascent and a 18km, 1200m descent. There are two cycles. The first one is from Ljubljana in Slovenia to Porec in northern Croatia. Cycling for 9 days with daily distances from 35km to 57km. The second cycle is in the islands of Kvarner Bay in the northern Adriatic. It is a cruise and cycle covering 5 islands with cycling distances between 21km and 45km, difficulty grade 2 to grade 4.
For itinerary and further information contact Adrian Jones.
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| 6 Sep, Thu 10:36AM |
Kincumba Mountain Reserve |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Margery W. |
 Rough tracks, climbs, rocks, views, tall forest. Climb to Honeymans Rock, continue via Yanina Cave and track to Colin Watters Lookout and Nyari Lookout. Descend to Bronzewing Drive Exit and Erina Fair. Bus return to Gosford, train return to city.
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| 7 Sep, Fri 9:55AM |
Ikara Head |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Ikara Head and Girraween Cave. Rough track.
Location: Mount Victoria
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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| 7 Sep, Fri |
Newnes Galleries |
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Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
 Park at Little Capertee Creek Camping Ground and walk up Cathedral Canyon. Once on top, explore the area to the east and north east, which I named on a previous walk Newnes Galleries. Return the same way. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. 6M.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S
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| 8 Sep, Sat 10:00AM |
Chasing the waratahs |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| Esther |
 Jointly led by Kevin Cliffe and Esther Chow. No need to contact leaders but be on time because we won't wait. The majestic Waratah flowers were spotted by bushwalkers last Sunday at this track. We should be able to see the beautiful red Waratah flowers as well as other wildflowers on this bushwalk from Woy Woy to Pearl Beach. This walk has fantastic views too. We will get taxis to start of bushwalk to avoid a boring 4km street walk. At the end of walk at Pearl Beach, we can have takeaway fish & chips or a picnic on the beach. Bring money(small denomination), snacks, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Slippery sections
Location: Brisbane Waters
Map: Brisbane Waters Limit: 12.
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| 8 Sep, Sat 9:00AM |
Conimbla NP |
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Lachlan Valley Branch |
| Graeme and Liz M. |
 2 walks will run concurrently on the day and walkers can choose which to join, meeting up again in the afternoon. Ironbark Track, Medium, 4 kms, leader Merran Cannon OR
Ironbark Track to Cherry Creek and return via the fire trail, Hard, 9kms, leaders Graeme and Liz MacRaild. 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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| 8-9 Sep, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (15:00PM) |
Kalianna Ridge to the Monolith Valley and return |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
800m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
This is one of our states classic walks featuring the spectacular and photogenic Monolith Valley which we will reach via the iconic Kalianna Ridge Track. Everywhere you look on this walk you'll be rewarded with unparalled views of some of our finest landforms! Tents not needed as we camp in the aptly named Sunrise cave. Steep track in some parts.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 12.
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| 8 Sep, Sat 9:44AM |
South Cronulla Peninsula |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Maurice F. |
| (Updated Details) Gunnamatta Bay - Darouk Park - Oak Park - Shelley Beach - Cronulla. Streets, parks, ups and downs, steps. Train return to city.
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| 8 Sep, Sat |
The Citadel |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
This unique but unprotected area, part of the Gardens of Stone region, has an active coal mine underneath it. Find out why it must be protected for future generations. Leave one vehicle at GR 243 305 on Glen Davis Road and drive another to GR 249 322 on the plateau. Walk southwards close to the rim of the escarpment all the way to Ultimate View and The Citadel; then to the Citadel Point at GR 255 301. Use a known pass to descend to the first car. Scrambling and exposure. 5M
Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S
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| 9 Sep, Sun |
Audley Circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
150m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Graham B. |
Circuit walk from Loftus to Heathcote via Temptation Creek, Audley, Head of Navigation. A nice part of the Royal and public transport friendly. This is the first in a series of joint walks with our friends from Bushwalk the ‘Gong, so come along and meet some of the BWtG gang.
Location: Royal NP
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 16.
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| 9 Sep, Sun 8:30AM |
Harbour Circle Part 2 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Esther |
  Co-led by Kevin Cliffe and Esther Chow. No need to contact leaders but be on time because we won't wait. This is Part 2 of a 60 km, four-day walk, circling Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Harbour and Gladesville Bridges as its eastern and western points. Walk starts from Greenwich Point Wharf to Woolwich Wharf.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.Bring water, snacks and lunch. Some slippery sections.
Location: Sydney Harbour
Map: Walk Coastal Sydney Limit: 12.
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| 9 Sep, Sun 9:00AM |
Picnic at Pickering Point |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Milton Branch |
| Kevin R. |
From Bhundoo Cottages walk upstream along the Clyde to where Dead Mans Gulch Rd crosses the river for the first time. Stroll, explore, relax, skim stones etc. Real Billy tea will be served with lunch...so bring a cup (and lunch!) Return mostly on the same route along the Clyde.
Map: Corang 89273N
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| 10 Sep, Mon 9:29AM |
Medlow Bath to Blackheath |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Wonderland Track, Great Blue Mountains Trail, Mermaids Cave. Mostly fire trail and road. Steep down to Mermaids Cave.
Location: Medlow Bath Limit: 20.
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| 11 Sep, Tue 9:28AM |
Mount Annan Botanic Garden |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
| A circuit walk of surrounding areas & gardens via roads & tracks, hilly sections. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus return to Macarthur & Campbelltown Stations.
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| 11 Sep, Tue 9:30AM |
The Boxvale Track |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
450m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Pamela W. |
A circuit walk which includes the Old Tramway Track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Rough tracks, creek crossings, slippery rocks and some steep sections.
Location: Mt Alexander NR
Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20.
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| 11 Sep, Tue 10:51AM |
Wollongong Botanic Garden |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Ailsa C. |
| Ramble through Wollongong Botanic Garden, ups & downs. Bus return to North Wollongong, train to city.
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| 12 Sep, Wed 9:39AM |
Carlingford to Telopea |
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Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
| Downhill ramble Carlingford to Telopea.
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| 12 Sep, Wed 9:00AM |
South Pacific Heathland Reserve |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
| Barry T. |
| The South Pacific Heathland Reserve is a 14 hectare flora and fauna reserve on the cliffs above the rock platform between Rennies Beach and Racecourse Beach at the southern end of Ulladulla. As the southern limit of Sydney sandstone region it is a special place because of its diversity of local flora, birdlife, and spectacular heathland and panoramic coastal views. Whales may be seen from the viewing platforms during their migration seasons. The main feature is the Chris Humphries Nature Walk - an easy two kilometre walk on a gently undulating track. Nick de Jong has recently published a book detailing the fauna and flora to be found on the reserve and he will be accompanying us to share his extensive knowledge of the area. Coffee afterwards at the mysterious Mayan!
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| 13 Sep, Thu 7:48AM |
The Seven Creeks Way |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Sue W |
Walk Map.
Good track, flowering plants and wildlife to Stokes Creek and return.
Location: Dharawal NP
Map: Appin 90291S
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| 13 Sep, Thu 6:00PM |
The Murray-Darling: A Web of Rivers, Wetlands & Flood Plains |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
  The Murray-Darling Basin is a vast, complex and sensitive ecosystem that stretches from NSW to Queensland to South Australia. Its floodplains and wetlands provide some of the most important habitat for Australia’s waterbirds. These internationally significant wetlands are protected under the Ramsar Convention, a global treaty for the protection of migratory birds. However since the 1980s many of these important wetlands have seriously declined as a result of water over-extraction and altered flood regimes. Waterbird numbers have plummeted. Yet hope came with the flooding rains of 2010 and 2011 and gave a welcome reprieve for waterbird numbers. How can the Murray–Darling Basin be restored to health again?
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| 14 Sep, Fri 9:35AM |
Baltzer Lookout |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Burramoko Ridge to Baltzer Lookout and views of Grose Valley and Hanging Rock. Mostly fire trail. May encounter cars up to the gate and bicycles on the trail. Possibility of doing the steep rough section for closer view of Hanging Rock.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 20.
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| 14 Sep, Fri |
Pagoda Spurs and Ravines south of Point Hatteras |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Park on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk on Point Hatteras Trail to GR 250 330; walk east100m, then turn south and explore the first spur to its end at GR 251 328; descend into the gorge to the east and walk up it to its end at GR 251 332. From here, move east and explore the second spur to its end at around GR 253 328. Walk NE, cross another ravine and attempt to gain a high point on the cliff edge at GR 255 330. Walk N from here to GR 255 333 above the W-E running gully; walk above the gully W to the trail. Re-connect with the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. 5M.
Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Map: Glen Alice 89314N
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| 15 Sep, Sat |
Ben Bullen SF |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
9km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| Peter F. |
Great Dividing Range in Ben Bullen SF – Neubecks Valley – Snake Ridge – Hermit Lodge – Neubecks Valley. Return to cars on GDR.. Another nice walk in pagoda country. Fire trail, track, off-track, steep descent with loose surface, mild scrub.
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12.
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| 15 Sep, Sat 9:00AM |
Braeside Walk & Grand Canyon |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
500m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
Delightful mountain scenery whatever the weather.
Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 12.
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| 15-16 Sep, Sat (12:00PM)-Sun (16:00PM) |
Events at Ahimsa |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| The events at ‘Ahimsa’ provides a rare opportunity to visit the property and learn more about its background. There is no charge to attend.
The National Trust Marie Byles exhibition panels will be on display at ‘Ahimsa’ and tell the story of Marie’s extraordinary life and interests. The panels will be on display from 12 noon to 4pm on 15 and 16 September, and combined with a Sunday afternoon Spring wildflower walk in Pennant Hills Park organised by the Beecroft-Cheltenham Civic Trust followed by afternoon tea in the Hut of Happy Omen.
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| 15 Sep, Sat 10:33AM |
Parramatta to Westmead |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| (Updated Details) Ramble through Parramatta Park to Cumberland Hospital Wisteria Gardens. Note: As the Fete is cancelled in 2018, please bring your lunch. Train return from Westmead.
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| 16 Sep, Sun 8:30AM |
Culburra & Wollumboola Lake |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
| Helen M. |
A walk in two parts. First a 7.3km circuit around Orient Point via the ruined Crookhaven Lighthouse and Crookhaven Delta. Than a short drive before a 5.2km circuit via Wollumboola Lake, Penguin Head Lookout and Culburra Beach. Fabulous, varied views, many birds. Opportunity for Wednesday walkers to do first section only.
Map: Crookhaven 90282S and Nowra 90283S
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| 16 Sep, Sun 9:30AM |
Waterways of the Illawarra 4: Stanwell Creek |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
280m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Helen W. |
Explore Stanwell Creek from the mouth at Stanwell Park Beach into the rainforest and under the viaduct to the Wodi Wodi Track. Side trip up Mt Mitchell to look down on the route. Proceed to Stanwell Park Station and through the village back to the start. Steep track may be slippery. Scrambling over boulders not good for bad knees or in wet weather.
Location: Illawarra Escarpment
Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 15.
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| 16 Sep, Sun |
World Tour of Avalon |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
380m |
Sydney Branch |
| Roger T. |
This is an annual event and not your normal suburban walk because it includes rock hopping, a cave investigation, off-track walking, 3 beaches, two nature reserves, a bat colony and both the Pittwater and Tasman Sea shorelines. Most of the walk is in the bush away from roads. Map: Mona Vale or a local street directory.
Map: Mona Vale 91301S
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| 17 Sep, Mon 12:15PM |
Murray-Darling in Crisis |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
| How can the rivers, wetlands and flood plains of the Murray-Darling Basin be restored to health? How can water be retained to ensure the river continues to flow through the driest continent on Earth? What must be done to end the illegal extraction of water? How can this life blood of the nation be saved into the future? Examine the controversy surrounding the illegal extraction of water from the Murray Darling Basin.
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| 17 Sep, Mon 9:03AM |
North Lawson Trail |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Echo Bluff, Frederica Falls, North Lawson Trail, Lawson Swamp and Sunset Rock. Fire trail with loose surface. Sections of rough steep track.
Location: Lawson
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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| 18 Sep, Tue 9:00AM |
Basin View to Huskisson Bike (Road/Mtn) |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
40km |
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Milton Branch |
| Leslie R. |
 Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Basin View Boat Ramp, mainly on cycleway to St Georges Basin, along foreshore track to Sanctuary Pt. Cycleway again to Huskisson. Return on cycleways and roads. Swim possible if hot.
Map: Shoalhaven Cycleways
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| 18 Sep, Tue |
Cycle the M7 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
50km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Rob & Jayne G. |
| (Date Changed) Approx 50 kms return, Casula to Rooty Hill return, cycle path all the way. Lunch at Rooty Hill Pub (Lone Pine Tavern). An enjoyable ride with some hills. 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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| 18 Sep, Tue 9:30AM |
Griffith Walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
200m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Joan L. |
 Griffiths Walk is a circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland. A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast. There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing.
Location: Barren Grounds NR
Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. Best Walk: Griffiths Trail Loop Walk
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| 18 Sep, Tue 9:13AM |
Manly Dam |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
| A circular walk around the dam & return to Manly Vale. Moderate pace. Steep sections, steps, rough & rocky bush tracks, slippery surfaces, fire trails. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. B-Line bus return to city.
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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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