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20 Jul, Sat | Amphitheatre Creek | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Peter F. | |||||
Birds Rock Trail No 2 – Kestrel Point – Amphitheatre Creek – Carne Creek Lookdown – Amphitheatre Creek - Middle Ridge – Birds Rock Trail No 1. Fabulous views, creek walking with canyon like features, usually dry but possible wet feet. Fire trails, off-track with mild scrub, creek walking, minor scrambling. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View |
20 Jul, Sat 8:30AM | Mystery Mountain Traverse and Zobels Point | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 12km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
Mystery Mountain dominates the skyline from the Newnes area and is a mountain certainly worth climbing! There is a rough track after crossing the Wolgan River that takes you to the base of the cliff line followed by an amazing cliffline traverse that goes for almost 1500 metres, south towards Zobels Point.
Then a climb up onto the plateau where there will be time to explore the photgraphic opportunites amongst the pagodas. After that a descent down a gully will take us onto the the Wolgan River Trail back to our cars. Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S Limit: 15. View |
21 Jul, Sun 8:37AM | Heathcote to Bundeena | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 21km | 480m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
(Changed Transport Details) RSVP essential. We walk from Heathcote Station to Bundeena. An interesting walk through the unique flora and sandstone forests of the Royal National Park, passing through Audley Weir, Winifred Falls, Anice Falls, then on an overgrown track to Maianbar and then to Bundeena. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Royal NP Limit: 15. View |
21 Jul, Sun 9:00AM | Old Blotchy and Beyond | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Milton Branch | ||
Kevin R. | |||||
From the Termeil Roadhouse walk along the Old Highway to Ingolds Knob Lookout before following Boardinghouse Road and crossing the highway onto 18 Mile Peg Road. Complete a short loop walk and off-track diversion to reach Old Blotchy, a huge Spotted Gum. return to vehicles via forest roads. Car shuttle required. Map: Kioloa 89261N and Tabourie 89272S View |
22 Jul, Mon 7:23AM | Leura to Katoomba via Prince Henry Cliff Walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sophie A. | |||||
Great views, good tracks, steps up and down some street walking. View |
22 Jul, Mon | Mt Solitary Traverse | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 20km | 920m | Illawarra Branch | |
Adrian J. | |||||
Commencing from the locked gate on Kedumba Valley Road follow and pick up Mt Solitary walking track. Cross Kedumba River and follow very steep ascent, 770m, through Solitary Pass to Mt Solitary. Continue along with further steep sections and then descend the Korrowall Knife Edge. Continue along the Ruined Castle track and finish with a steep ascent up the Golden Stairs. Cliff edges and river crossing. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jamison 89302N and Katoomba 89301S View |
23 Jul, Tue 9:20AM | Gosford Reserves | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | Sydney Branch | ||
Shirley H. | |||||
Walk from Erina Heights to Gosford via Katandra & Rumbalara Reserves. Steep sections, fire trails, bush tracks, a long & strenuous (1.5km) climb to St Johns Lookout. Possible leeches during walk. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Finish at Gosford Shops. Train return to city. View |
23 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Hoddles Track, Saddleback Mountain | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | 700m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Joan L. | |||||
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 Barren 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: 20. View |
23 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Marayong to Doonside | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Length | 9km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. | |||||
Walk via Breakfast Creek - Lake Woodcroft. Streets, cycleways, paths, nice parklands and Lake Woodcroft. Mostly flat. Option to catch bus to Blacktown Station after 6.5km or 2km further walk to Doonside Station. Train return to city. View |
23 Jul, Tue 8:00PM | Native Bees | ||||
Branch | |||||
General Community Event | |||||
Talk on Native Bees. Event organised by STEP. View |
23-24 Jul, Tue-Wed | Wollangambe Crater | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 12km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Graham C. | |||||
Pack walk to one of my favourite campsites in a remote area beside the iconic Wollangambe River. Pagodas galore and great views from a rock feature known as "Centre of the Universe". Bring campfire goodies to share and warm winter woollies a very good idea. Expressions of interest pls Contact Leader, Joint with Bush Club Inc. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View |
23-24 Jul, Tue (08:13AM)-Wed (00:00AM) | Wollangambe Crater | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
Graham C. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Walk full. Location: Blue Mountains NP View |
24 Jul, Wed 9:00AM | Chatswood to Top Ryde | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Denise S. | |||||
Walk via Rail to Road Track to Fullers Bridge, GNW to Buffalo Creek Reserve, Field of Mars then Canon Bicentennial Trail to Ryde Park. View |
24 Jul, Wed 9:30AM | Narrawallee Beach | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 4km | Milton Branch | ||
Peter F. | |||||
Meet northern end near Inlet at 9:30am. Walk to southern end and return. Coffee at cafe by the Inlet. View |
24 Jul, Wed 10:10AM | Watsons Bay to Vaucluse | ||||
Length | 3km | Sydney Branch | |||
Bob S. | |||||
(WOW) Ramble from Watsons Bay to Vaucluse. View |
24 Jul, Wed 8:00AM | Wattamolla to Eagle Rock | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 300m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
An early morning photographic walk along the coastal track heading south from Wattamolla. Returning for lunch. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View |
24 Jul, Wed | Wentworth Falls to Leura | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 17km | 650m | Illawarra Branch | |
Adrian J. | |||||
Commencing from the locked gate on Kedumba Valley Road, follow and pick up the Sublime Point Trail. Follow this long descent/ascent, 600m, with lots of ups and downs. Great trail walking with picturesque 360 degree views taking in Mt Solitary, Kedumba Walls and the Three Sisters. Ascend numerous steps to Leura Cascades and Leura. Creek crossings, slippery conditions. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jamison 89302N and Katoomba 89301S View |
26 Jul, Fri 9:00AM | Uloola Track | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 390m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
Heathcote to Waterfall via Uloola Falls. The track down to Karloo Pool is always pleasant and then the walk up and across to Uloola Falls opens up into delightful heath. There should be lots of flowers out! After that we have the pleasant fire trail back into Waterfall. Keep an eye out for orchids! Location: Royal NP Limit: 12. View |
26 Jul, Fri | Wentworth Falls Circuit to Vera Falls and return | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 450m | Illawarra Branch | |
Adrian J. | |||||
Roads and paths to Conservation Hut. Descend Valley of Waters Creek to Vera Falls. Return via Hippocrene Falls, Slacks Stairs and Darwins Walk to station. Creek crossings, cliff edges and slippery conditions. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View |
27 Jul, Sat 9:41AM | Pyrmont Bay to Fish Market | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Sandra C. | |||||
Walk via Pirrama Park. Flat walk following the foreshore paths of Pyrmont, Johnstons and Blackwater Bays. Many drop out points (Ferry & Light Rail), water available, coffee options. Light Rail return to Central. View |
28 Jul, Sun 9:00AM | Burrill Lake Bush and Shoreline | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Milton Branch | ||
Peter F. | |||||
Starting at the Wildflower Reserve walk west to upper reaches of lake. Follow shoreline to boat ramp then to lake again via outskirts of Kings Point. Follow shoreline and track to Cooper Creek. Return to Wildflower Res via bush track. A circuit walk. View |
28 Jul, Sun | Bushwalkers First Aid Course | ||||
Branch | |||||
General Community Event | |||||
St John Ambulance First Aid course for bushwalkers is happening at Kingsgrove in July/August. See https://www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/. All participants attend day one (Sunday July 28th) and gain their Provide First Aid certificate. If they wish, participants can come back the next weekend (August 3rd and 4th) for days two and three and gain their Remote First Aid certificate. Can’t make it in July? The following course will happen at St Ives in November. Want to know more? Read the details on the link above. Still have questions? Go to the link above and look up “Who Can I Contact if I Have Further Questions?” View |
28 Jul, Sun | Delights of Narrowneck | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | 300m | Illawarra Branch | |
Adrian J. | |||||
This walk originated from Jim Smith’s book, How to see the Blue Mountains. A walk to Castle Head Lookout with a possible side trip to other lookouts. A visit to Diamond Falls and an out and back trip to Redledge Pass. Numerous cliff edges, possibly overgrown tracks and slippery loose surfaces... Strict limits apply, book early. Location: Blue Mountains NP View |
28 Jul, Sun 9:49AM | Oxfam trail: Section 1: Brooklyn to Cowan | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 450m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
(Updated Details) The 100km trail features the well-known Great North Walk and the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Track in the beautiful bushland of northern Sydney. Section 1 starts from Parsley Bay and ends at Cowan Station. This is a popular section of the Great North Walk, with scenery ranging from foreshore to ridge top lookouts. We will follow the Great North Walk from Hawksbury Station on to picturesque Jerusalem Bay, then on to Cowan Station This walk is a great one-way trip from station to station with numerous water views, including a circumnavigation of Brooklyn Dam whilst enjoying a wonderful diversity of flora along the way. We walk to Cowan Station to catch train home. Bring lunch, snacks and water. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 15. View |
29 Jul, Mon 8:24AM | Glenbrook to Lapstone | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
(Mal’s Group) John H. | |||||
Marges and Elizabeth Lookouts thence under the Highway near the RAAF base to walk the old tramway to the Glenbrook Gorge Lookouts. Returning to Lapstone Station. Some rough sections. Slippery wet rocks may be encounted. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View |
30 Jul, Tue 9:00AM | Basin View To Huskisson Bike (Hybrid/Mtn) | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 50km | 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, (with possible diversions along lesser used trails ... and a few hills ... depending on participants). Bring your lunch or sample the Fish & Chips at Huski. Return on cycleways and roads. Map: Shoalhaven Cycleways View |
30 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Mt Gibraltar | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 600m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Geoff A. | |||||
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. View |
30 Jul, Tue 8:52AM | Narwee to Lugarno | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 16km | Sydney Branch | ||
Shirley H. | |||||
Walk in the Narwee, Riverwood, Padstow, Peakhurst & Lugarno areas, via Parks, pathways, many boardwalks (caution slippery when wet) fire trails, some bush tracks (rough & rocky) steps & streets, steep sections. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish buses to Riverwood (T8 - Line) or Hurstville (T4 - Line). View |
30 Jul, Tue 10:48AM | North Head | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B. | |||||
Let’s see what is flowering at North Head. View |
31 Jul, Wed | Helensburgh Circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 18km | 400m | Illawarra Branch | |
Adrian J. | |||||
Commencing with a short steep climb from the station followed with a gradual descent on a variety of un-named tracks to the Hacking River. Cross the river and ascend to the Garawarra farm area. Follow cliff track and descend on the Lilyvale Track. Locate and follow the Karingal and Red Cedar Tracks to again cross the Hacking. Locate and follow a trail and ascend short off-track section to pick up a variety of tracks and return to station. River crossings, slippery conditions. Location: Royal NP and Garawarra SCA Map: Appin 90291S, Otford 91294S, and Royal NP View |
31 Jul, Wed 9:02AM | Olympic Park: Concord West to Meadowbank | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Sydney Branch | ||
Marilyn C. | |||||
Olympic Park: from Concord West via Brickpit, Wentworth Common, Waterbird Refuge and Badu Mangroves to Rhodes then Meadowbank. Start at Concord West Station, walk various pathways in Sydney Olympic Park, then walk back to Meadowbank Station via Rhodes Corso. Enjoy a variety of environments in Olympic Park, including the Brickpit ring walk, home of the Golden Bell Frog, Wentworth Common, the Waterbird Refuge – stilts, ducks, black swans - and Badu Mangroves. Walk out at Rhodes and along the Corso, across Meadowbank Railway Bridge and finish at Meadowbank Station. Limit: 20. View |
31 Jul, Wed 10:00AM | Woolwich Wharf to Boronia Park | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | 175m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
Taking in the historic Woolwich Wharf, the important Green Ban site of Kellys Bush and the streets of Hunters Hill, this half day walk starts late, stops for coffees and ends up in the centre of the suburb at Boronia Park. Bring a camera. Location: Hunters Hill Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 12. View |
1 Aug, Thu 10:36AM | Kincumba Mountain Reserve | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 7km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Margery W. | |||||
Rough tracks, climbs, rocks, views, tall forest. Climb to Honemans 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 Sydney. View |
2 Aug, Fri | Pagoda Spurs and Ravines West of Genowlan Gorge | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Park on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk down Genowlan Mountain Trail to about GR 255 329 and find a way up a north-south running defile. Check the pagodas around GR 255 332 and to the south of there. From here, check the ravine and slots to the north west, then walk out on the spur to the south at GR 2525 3300. Now, use the next defile to the west to descend and eventually return back to the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View |
2 Aug, Fri 8:55AM | Woodford Circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
(Mal’s Group) Bandula G. | |||||
Follow a section of Coxs Road to Linden. Cross over the railway. Pass Kings Cave, Donohoes Grave to Caleys Repulse. Follow track to Paradise Pool. Then tracks back to Woodford Station. A very small amount of main road walking. Some rough, slippery and steep sections. Limit: 15. View |
3 Aug, Sat 9:00AM | Heathcote to Heathcote | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 650m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
Walk via Audley and the Uloola Ridge. Some of this area was treated in a hazard reduction burn in April. Let's see how it is going in the three months since that burn. Don't wear white clothes but take your time and we will look at the regrowth along the way Location: Royal National Park and Royal NP Limit: 12. View |
3 Aug, Sat | Otford to Waterfall | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 23km | 450m | Illawarra Branch | |
Adrian J. | |||||
Steep climb from station onto the Coast Track. Follow to Burning Palms and ascend the Burgh Track to meet Bola Ridge. Follow along faint track and descend to Lady Carrington Drive. Follow Forest Island, Couranga and Uloola Tracks to station. River crossings, slippery conditions. Location: Royal NP Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S View |
4 Aug, Sun | Bargo River Gorge | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 200m | Illawarra Branch | |
Graham B. | |||||
(Nearly fully booked) Illawarra Branch's annual visit exploring the wonders of the Bargo River and gorge with great views and rock formations. Rock hopping, river crossings. If river is high, walk will be adjusted to suit conditions. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers. Limit: 15. View |
4 Aug, Sun 9:40AM | Oxfam Trail: Section 2 Cowan to Berowra | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 900m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
(Updated Details) The 100km Oxfam trail is part of the well-known Great North Walk and the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Track in the beautiful bushland of northern Sydney. Section 2 starts from Cowan Station and finishes at Berowra Station. This walk explores the ridges and valleys around Berowra Waters. There are plenty of excellent views, especially at Naa Badu Lookout and the many creek vantage points along the way. There are some solid climbs on this walk. Berowra Waters, in the middle of the walk, is a great place for lunch. Bring morning tea, lunch, snacks and water. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Berowra Valley NP Map: Berowra Limit: 15. View |
5 Aug, Mon 9:35AM | Popes Glen and Braeside Walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 380m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Popes Glen to Govetts Leap Lookout. Then Clifftop Track to Govetts Leap Creek and Barrow Lookout. Back to Blackheath via Braeside Walk. Wet and muddy sections of track. Rough track in places. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View |
6 Aug, Tue 9:43AM | Georges River | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Sydney Branch | ||
Shirley H. | |||||
Walk alongside the river to Simmos Beach Reserve. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus return to Glenfield Station. Roadways, fire trails (a steep descent on loose rubble with a slippery surface), bush tracks. View |
6 Aug, Tue 9:44AM | Liverpool – Chipping Norton Lakes | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Length | 7km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. | |||||
Streets, parks, cycleway, water views. Coffee at Market Plaza Shops, bus return to Liverpool Station, train return to city. View |
6 Aug, Tue 9:30AM | Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | 400m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Geoff A. | |||||
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. Rough and steep tracks, slippery rocks, fallen trees and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Morton NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View |
7 Aug, Wed 9:00AM | Curra Moors Circuit | ||||
Length | 12km | 200m | Southern Sydney Branch | ||
Brian E. | |||||
August is the perfect time to return to Curra Moors and delight in the heath, the coast, the fresh air. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View |
7 Aug, Wed 9:45AM | Hunts Creek | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Fritz W. | |||||
Full loop around Parramatta Lake, back to Pennant Hills Rd, near Kings School. A medium bush walk. View |
7 Aug, Wed 9:30AM | Lake Parramatta Area | ||||
Length | 3km | Sydney Branch | |||
Bob S. | |||||
(WOW) Ramble Lake Parramatta area. View |
7 Aug, Wed 9:00AM | Mollymook Beach South to North/Return | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | Milton Branch | ||
Sheila B. | |||||
Meet at Mollymook Beach Reserve Car park at 9am. Walk may be on beach or Mitchell Pde. Coffee at Beach Hut on return. View |
8-22 Aug, Thu-Thu | Tanzania and Kenya National Park Tour | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
Mark G. | |||||
(Fully Booked) This remarkable journey is truly all encompassing, including the best safari and wildlife viewing in Kenya and Tanzania whilst returning at night to superb permanent tented camps and lodges. Including all the areas frequented by the migration on their annual route, you will have the best opportunity to witness one of the most spectacular wildlife sightings in the world. Some of the highlights include... Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks, Ngororongoro Crater, the world famous Serengeti National Park as well as the Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park. With a wonderful variety of wildlife, village culture and adventure with some walking involved, this is a truly unforgettable experience. Contact the leader for full details. Limit: 12. View |
9 Aug, Fri 8:50AM | North Faulconbridge Wander | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Walking next to the highway. Out and back to Highland Road. Hopefully find remains of old saw mill. Visit Ticehurst Park. Some rough steep sections. Highway noise. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View |
11 Aug, Sun 9:00AM | Conjola to Narrawallee Circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Milton Branch | ||
Kathy M. | |||||
Park cars at end of road at Conjola Beach. A circuit walk including beaches, headlands, Narrawallee inlet from the ocean to the mangroves upstream, Burrawang forest under wonderful Old-man banksias, and a few big old stumps harking back to logging early last century. Map: Milton 89272N View |
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