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| 1 Nov, Thu 11:06AM |
Noraville circuit walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
  (Cancelled) Noraville - Red Gum Forest Loop (Lillypilly & Burrawang Trails) - Noraville. Tracks, ups & downs, a few steeper bits, beautiful bush, lake views. Hopefully flannel flowers will be as awesome as last year. Bus return to Lake Haven Shops, change for bus to Wyong, train return to city.
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| 1 Nov, Thu 10:35AM |
Rumbalara Reserve |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Zenia P. |
| (Date Changed) Walk from Gosford Station to Rumbalara Reserve up steps and tracks to complete the Flannel Flower Circuit. Return to Gosford Station for train to city.
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| 2 Nov, Fri 8:12AM |
Sublime Point Trail |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
21km |
1,100m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Park cars near as possible to top of Kedumba Valley Road. Walk down Kedumba Valley Road. Follow Sublime Point Trail towards Katoomba. Ascend Giant Stairway and make way to Katoomba Station. Drivers taken back to their cars. Steep fire trail sections with loose surface are to be encountered. Also there are some creek crossings involved.
Location: Wentworth Falls
Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 15.
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| 2 Nov, Fri 9:00AM |
Taronga to Balmoral |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Marilyn C. |
Walk from Taronga Wharf to Balmoral Beach round the Harbour. Beautiful views through to the Heads. Wildflowers. About 4 hours at a comfortable pace. Sydney Harbour tracks & steps.
Location: Sydney Harbour NP Best Walk: Sydney Harbour
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| 3-4 Nov, Sat (08:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM) |
Lees Pinch to White Box Camp |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
  The Goulburn River is a delight to walk along with its grassy banks, colourful cliff lines and a good campsite at Spring Gully to welcome the weary walker! Also the bird and mammal life is quite diverse with many species worth searching out. This is quite an easy backpack suitable for someone new to overnight camping. A bit of off-track from the river to White Box Camp.
Location: Goulburn River NP
Map: Mount Misery 89333N and Killoe 89334S Limit: 15.
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| 3 Nov, Sat 9:00AM |
Mandagery NP |
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Length |
8km |
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Lachlan Valley Branch |
| Martin B. |
| Meet at 9am at the Parkes Lions Park. Medium, 8 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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| 3-5 Nov, Sat-Mon |
Middle Hill and Blackwater Creek |
| Grade:6/6 |
Length |
32km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
 Day 1. Drive to Mount Coricudgy. With water for the day, walk to Middle Hill and set camp at around GR 541 694. Explore the nearby area that shows a couple of interesting slots. About 10km. Day 2. Find a way down into the creek to the north, explore a possible volcanic ‘neck’ on the way, then descend into Blackwater Creek. Take water, climb a ridge to the west and walk back to the camp. About 10km. Day 3. Find a way down into the creek to the south and follow it to Blackwater Creek, exploring a number slots along the way. Walk up Blackwater Creek and find an exit at around GR 545 658. Walk the ridge and then the trail back to the cars. About 12km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Coricudgy 89322N Limit: 8.
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| 3 Nov, Sat 6:00PM |
NPA Dinner and Trivia Night |
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Branch |
| NPA NSW Office |
   Join us at our annual dinner, a fun and relaxed fundraising trivia night and a three-course meal.
This is a great opportunity for all of the NPA community to come together and celebrate. Meet the NPA Executive, State Council, staff and other members and supporters. Learn more about our current activities, programs and conservation work, and share ideas to make 2019 another successful year.
You will also have the opportunity to bid on framed images from our 60th anniversary photographic competition and celebrate the hard work of our dedicated volunteers with an award ceremony.
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| 3 Nov, Sat |
Save Kosci: Royal Botanic Gardens – Hurlstone Park |
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Length |
12km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
 Save Kosci walk: day 1. Day 1 is a slow-paced 12km in about 6 hours including a buy-your-own lunch in vibrant King Street. Footpaths, some main roads, lots of quiet suburban streets. At day’s end, walk 800 metres to Canterbury Train Station to return to your accommodation.
For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 3-4 Nov, Sat-Sun |
Wollangambe Crater |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| Greg L. |
 Walk on tracks from Bell to Wollangambe River plus short side trip to Wollangambe Crater. Camp at Wollangambe River. Return by same route. Beautiful country, interesting walking, possible swimming.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 10.
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| 4 Nov, Sun 8:30AM |
Morton NP |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
300m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Col M. |
Walk down Meryla Pass (an old road linking Kangaroo Valley and Moss Vale) on fire trail through forest to Griffins Farm, Yarrunga Creek and return. Lunch on the flat at the ruins of Griffins Farm.
Location: Meryla Pass, Griffins Fire Trail Limit: 16.
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| 4 Nov, Sun 8:30AM |
Pretty Beach & Durras Mountain |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
| Peter F. |
 From NPWS Pretty Beach car park, ascend Durras Mountain on forest tracks. Descend to coast via the east trail and return via coast. Some rock–hopping. One of the best walks in the region! Note early start to beat the heat and leave time for leisurely lunch, swim/snorkel at Snake Bay.
Map: Kioloa 89261N Best Walk: Durras Mountain
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| 4 Nov, Sun |
Save Kosci: Ewen Park – Moorebank |
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Length |
19km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 2. Initially 45 minutes of pleasant walking in reserves beside the Cooks River and Cup & Saucer Creek, then a mixture of quiet surburban streets. Finishing on footpaths beside busy Canterbury, Milperra and Newbridge Roads. Walk ends at Foodlovers supermarket and cafe, Moorebank. Possible to exit at various points to train stations, or at the end of the day with a lift in one of the support cars to Liverpool Train Station, to return to your accommodation. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 5 Nov, Mon |
Save Kosci: Moorebank to Glenfield Station |
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Length |
11km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 3. A shorter day at 11 km total. A couple of kilometres of quiet streets with mown grass footpaths, and paths through a park. Then a couple of kilometres beside a main road. The rest on footpaths through parks beside the Georges River. Includes a long lunch break at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre with time to view the exhibitions (free entry). At day’s end, catch a train to your accommodation or get a lift with a support car to Crossroads Hotel or nearby Country Comfort motel. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 5 Nov, Mon 9:22AM |
Three Sisters |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
600m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Katoomba Station to Three Sisters, down the Giant Stairway, Dardanelles Pass, Leura Forest, Federal Pass and Furber Steps.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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| 5-10 Nov, Mon-Sat |
Western Snowy Mountains 2018 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Graham B. |
| (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Group 1 - Arrive Mon 5th Nov, depart Sat 10th. These dates for those who have not been on the trip before or it’s a long time since you’ve been - the usual series of walks. It’s the 21st anniversary trip to the western slopes of the Snowy Mts and northern Kosciuszko NP. Camp or cabin at caravan park. Day walks and exploring the region while learning about Snowy Hydro Scheme, Hume and Hovell and the impact of wild horses. Own transport or find a buddy. Will be some dirt road driving to walks.
Contact leader for more detail. Limit: 16.
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| 6 Nov, Tue 9:30AM |
Mt Jellore |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Joan L. |
Mt Jellore is an outstanding landmark in the Southern Highlands. The walk follows a fire trail through private property to Mt Jellore. The final 150 metres are very steep and give access to a trig point. A little further on there are spectacular views. Return by the same route. Very steep and rough track, unfenced lookout.
Location: Nattai NP
Map: Mittagong 89292S and Hilltop Limit: 20.
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| 6 Nov, Tue |
Save Kosci: Glenfield Station to Camden |
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Length |
25km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 4. A longer day at 25 km, some country road-side walking but much of the day on a bike path through landscaped verges along the almost level Camden Valley Way. Accommodation on pleasant and quiet grassy sites in Poplar Caravan park, on the edge of the Nepean River. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 6 Nov, Tue 9:05AM |
Sub Base Platypus – Coal Loader |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Margery W. |
 Boardwalk to Sub Base Platypus, then continue through harbourside area to the Coal Loader. Climbs, steps, water views, parks with former industrial sites saved for environmental and community use. Also Coal Loader native vegetation community garden, vege pods, Cape Don Lighthouse Vessel. Return by train from Waverton Station.
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| 6 Nov, Tue 9:30AM |
Sydney Harbour NP |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
| Circular walk via Shelly Beach, clifftops, North Head Sanctuary, North Head & Collins Beach. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, steps, bush tracks, walkways, streets.
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| 7-21 Nov, Wed-Wed |
Edwards River Kayak Camping |
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Milton Branch |
| Peter W. |
 (Nearly fully booked) Paddling the full length (200km) of the Edwards River. The Edwards is an annabranch of the Murray starting at Picnic Point and rejoining the Murray 60km downstream of Swan Hill. Camping out of the kayaks/canoes. The pace is easy but paddlers need to be able to pack and camp out of their kayaks for up to 5 days and there will be number of weirs to portage and snags in the river. PFDs compulsory.
Location: Murray Valley NP Limit: 12.
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| 7 Nov, Wed |
Save Kosci: Camden to Picton |
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Length |
21km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
 Save Kosci walk: day 5. An undulating 21 km of roadside walking through farming country, with some views, and afternoon tea at the Common Ground Bakery. Accommodation at the historic George IV Inn (budget rooms), described as ‘quiet on weeknights’. Can exit the walk here via the Picton Train Station. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 8 Nov, Thu 6:00PM |
Butterfly Lovers, Artists, Naturalists and Advocates |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
| 19th Century naturalists were fascinated with the richness and beauty of Australian butterflies. Joseph Banks' collection of Australian butterflies remain an important record of Lepidoptera. By the early 19th century, butterfly collecting was regarded as an educated hobby, with many women artists given the task to scientifically illustrate these beautiful insects. Butterflies are a powerful reminder of the beauty and fragility of the natural world, particularly with threats from chemicals, land clearing and climate change.
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| 8 Nov, Thu 10:10AM |
Narrabeen Lagoon Circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Mostly flat. Paths, cycleways, streets, parks, ups & downs, lots of water views. Bus return to city from Narrabeen. Best Walk: Belrose to Narrabeen
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| 8 Nov, Thu |
Save Kosci: Picton to junction of Coates Road & Wilson Drive |
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Length |
25km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 6. A 25 km day. Starts with a winding route to Thirlmere for morning tea at a café (or nearby park). Then the route dodges the busy Wilson Drive by using quieter roads and tracks which run parallel to it. The scenery is mainly rural properties, villages, and natural bush. Much of the walking terrain is mown footpath or tree-lined gravel road. The day finishes with a scenic 1.5 km walk along disused railway line through the dramatic Big Hill Cutting, built around 1863. Support cars will then ferry the walkers on a 15 minute drive to a bush camp site in Nattai NP. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 9 Nov, Fri 9:22AM |
Castle Head |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Walk out along Narrowneck Trail to Castle Head. Great view to Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary. Cars and bicycles may be encountered on Narrowneck Trail.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison Limit: 20.
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| 9 Nov, Fri |
Save Kosci: Junction of Coates Road & Wilson Drive to Mittagong |
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Length |
17km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci: day 7. A 17km day, mostly downhill or flat. Walking to Hill Top village on the dis-used railway line, to avoid the narrow verges and cuttings of Wilson Drive. Then some quiet side roads, a bit of busier road. In Colo Vale we start to encounter the wide, mown verges that are a feature of the garden-proud Southern Highlands. The fringes of Mittagong provide another good opportunity to drop hand-outs in letterboxes. Allow 5 to 6 hours walking time. Suggested accommodation – Melrose and Mittagong Motels. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 9 Nov, Fri |
Starlight and Devil Pinch Canyons Look-in |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Drive to Newnes and park at the locked gate at the Wolgan River Trail at GR 425 262. Walk the trail to GR 464 269 and walk in at the bottom of Starlight Canyon. Proceed to the last abseil and back. Swim/wade likely. Glowworms may be seen. Then visit the bottom of Devils Pinch Canyon, starting at GR 468 269. Both canyons are very impressive in their lower parts. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S
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| 10 Nov, Sat 11:00AM |
Blackheath Walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Blackheath - Memorial Park - Rhododendron Garden - Blackheath. Slow pace. Streets, ups & downs, paths, tracks, hopefully lots of Rhododendrons in flower (they were not out last time). Gold coin donation entry to Rhododendron Gardens. Train return to city from Blackheath.
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| 10 Nov, Sat 8:30AM |
Emerald Pool |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
220m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
Come and visit one of Sydney's least visited and undiscovered national parks with a a delightful walk down to Emerald Pool which is a wonderful place for a swim. Also look for Aboriginal carvings on the slabs of rock downstream from the pool.
Location: Popran NP
Map: Gunderman 91313S Limit: 15.
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| 10 Nov, Sat |
Otford to Helensburgh |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
400m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
(Date Changed) Start with a steep ascent to Otford Gap and follow Coast Track and Cliff Top Track to Garrawarra Farm. Descend to Hacking River and follow various tracks to station. Great views and pristine bush tracks. Joint walk with Bushwalk the 'Gong.
Map: Otford 91294S
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| 10 Nov, Sat |
Save Kosci: Melrose and Mittagong Motels to Moss Vale Village Caravan Park |
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Length |
20km |
300m |
Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 8. 20km, with a climb of 300 metres in the morning then mostly downhill or flat. Highlights include walking the shady tourist road through the Mt Gibraltar Reserve in the morning, with morning tea at Bowral Lookout. The route also provides an introduction to some of the wealthier suburbs of the Southern Highlands, where mansions are set in manicured gardens, and verges have been mown for us by the staff. Through the main streets of Bowral and Moss Vale for some publicity for the cause, and nearly 5km of path through fields for some tranquility for the soul. Accommodation at the clean and green Moss Vale Village Caravan Park. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 10 Nov, Sat |
Waterfalls of Lawson |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| Peter F. |
Honour Ave, Lawson – Adelina Falls – Junction Falls – Federal Falls – Cataract Falls – Fire Trail – Victor Falls – Terrace Falls – Bedford Creek. Return via fire trail and tracks. More waterfalls than you can poke a stick at, a nice walk for warmer days. Fire trail, track, steep slippery steps, creek crossings and possible leeches.
Location: South Lawson
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12.
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| 10-15 Nov, Sat-Thu |
Western Snowy Mountains 2018 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
400m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Graham B. |
| (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Group 2 - Arrive Sat 10th Nov, depart Thur 15th. These dates for those who have been on the trip before - a series of walks we have not normally done. It’s the 21st anniversary trip to the western slopes of the Snowy Mts and northern Kosciuszko NP. Camp or cabin at caravan park. Own transport or find a buddy. Contact leader for more detail. Limit: 16.
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| 10 Nov, Sat |
Woronora River, The Needles |
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Length |
16km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Rob & Jayne G. |
| (Cancelled) Approx. 16 kms return. Conditions: Sheltered, tidal, light traffic. Opportunity to have a swim. Bring life jacket, hat, sun cream, water, morning/afternoon tea and lunch. PFDs compulsory.
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| 11 Nov, Sun 8:30AM |
Glenbrook to Springwood |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| Richard T. |
From Glenbrook Station to Springwood Station via St Helena Ridge, Kings Link Track, Glenbrook Creek, and Magdala Creek. A great mixture of wet and dry forest, wildflowers, and some nice views over Glenbrook Creek.
Location: Lower Blue Mountains Limit: 15.
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| 12 Nov, Mon 9:22AM |
Beauchamp Falls |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
13km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Walk to Evans Lookout. Fern Gully. Take Rodriguez Pass to Beauchamp Falls. Then back up to do the Grand Canyon. Old steep track. Some rock scrambling. Creek crossings.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. Best Walk: Govetts Leap
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| 12 Nov, Mon |
Save Kosci: Rest day, Moss Vale |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 10. Option for a side-trip ‘real bushwalk’ to Sandy Creek Falls, where the falls drop from an ampitheatre of cascades and hanging gardens into rainforest. Plus a delightful section of flattish sandstone creek with unusual potholes. A 6km circuit including some scrub, shallow wading and straightforward scrambling. A moderate pace. Sorry, you can’t book just for this bit – you need to do at least one other day as well 😊. Walk leader: Linda Groom. Numbers limited. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 13 Nov, Tue 9:03AM |
Jacaranda walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Kevin C. |
Nothing says summer in Sydney like a street of jacaranda trees in full bloom. As if Sydney wasn’t already the prettiest city in Australia, we find ourselves living in nothing short of a magical, lavender coloured, wonderland. Let's start with the Royal Botanical Garden, cross the Harbour bridge, and explore the streets of suburbs like lavender bay and Wollstonecraft.
Jointly led by Kevin Cliffe and Esther. No need to contact leader but email RSVP is appreciated.
Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 8.
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| 13 Nov, Tue 9:00AM |
Kamay Bay National Park |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
5m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Sue W |
Mostly flat paths. Meet leader at Stand A bus stop, Cronulla. Map of walk.
Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP
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| 13 Nov, Tue |
Kurnell to Cronulla |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
766m |
Sydney Branch |
| Rob & Jayne G. |
(Date Changed) Medium pace walk, 377m ascent, 389m descent, approx. 5 hours. This walk passes by Cape Solander Lookout and Whale Observation Platform, Cape Bailey Lighthouse, Boat Harbour Beach and Rock Platform, Wanda and Elourea Beaches, finishing at Cronulla Beach. Opportunity for a swim. Coffee at the end of the walk. Bring morning/afternoon tea and picnic lunch.
Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP Best Walk: Kurnell to Cape Baily
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| 13 Nov, Tue 9:29AM |
Oatley Park |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Walk from Como Station to Oatley Staion via streets, reserves, bush tracks, fire trails, steep sections.
Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day.
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| 13 Nov, Tue |
Save Kosci: Moss Vale Village Caravan Park to Bundanoon Village |
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Length |
17km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 11. The first 4.7km along the Illawarra Highway – a busy road but with generally wide verges. Then south for 5.3km on the Exeter Road. Suggest lunch in a café or under a shady tree in the charming village of Exeter. Follow tree-fringed back roads in the afternoon past rural properties to the village of Bundanoon. Car ferry (or optionally walk an extra 1.3 km) to the NPWS campground at Gambells Rest which has hot showers. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 14 Nov, Wed |
Helensburgh Circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
440m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
Commence with a short steep section from the station followed with a long gradual descent on various tracks to cross the Hacking River. Ascend to Garawarra Farm and follow Cliff Track visiting various lookouts to Lilyvale Track. Descend and follow rarely walked Karingal and Red Cedar Tracks to cross Hacking River again. Ascend and follow fire trails and tracks back to the station. Medium pace.
Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S
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