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| 11 Aug, Sun 9:36AM |
Oxfam Trail: Sections 3 Berowra to Bobbin Head and on to Mt Kuring-Gai |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
21km |
850m |
Sydney Branch |
| Bandula G. |
  (Updated Details) Berowra to Bobbin Head is section 3 of the 100km Oxfam trail which is along the well-known Great North Walk and the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Track in the beautiful bushland of northern Sydney. We start at the Berowra station, walk along the Benowie Track, head up Lyrebird Gully to Mt. Kuring-gai, then descend towards Cowan Creek on the Mt. Kuring-gai Track, continue alongside the water's edge and finish the section at Bobbin Head and then go back to Mt Kuring-gai Station. You would have the option to leave at Bobbin Head, walk along Bobbin Head Road to the Ku-Ring-Gai Creative Arts High School bus stop and take the 577 bus to Turramurra Station. This walk is one of the most pleasant in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, with great views over the water as well as nice views from the ridge at Berowra. We would pass through Apple Tree Bay and stop at the cafe for a cuppa in Bobbin Head before heading off to the Mt Kuring-Gai station. Steep and slippery sections.
Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase Limit: 15.
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| 11 Aug, Sun |
Western Sydney Harbour |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Roger T. |
Have you heard of the Boreen, the Riverview Rotunda, Badangi Reserve and Sawmillers. If you haven’t then you have never done this walk which is along Sydney Harbour’s shoreline all the way from North Ryde to the Bridge with 75% in bushland. It links up all the shoreline reserves, some well known, others remote.
Map: Lane Cove Council Reserve track map and street directories
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| 12 Aug, Mon 8:55AM |
Bulls Camp |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Visit rocky outcrop at the end of Beauford St. Along the highway to look at the history of Bulls Camp and some railway relics. Some litter is to be expected.
Location: Woodford
Map: Springwood 90304S and Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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| 13 Aug, Tue 9:30AM |
Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
17km |
630m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| David W. |
The walk follows the Budderoo Fire Trail for 6kms to a locked gate on the right. Through the gate is a relatively unused fire trail which deteriorates to a single track leading to Gerringong Creek. Follow the creek along to the falls. Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Budderoo NP
Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 15.
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| 13 Aug, Tue 10:00AM |
Kangaroo Valley Mountain-bike |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
35km |
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Milton Branch |
| Leslie R. |
 Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ride on cycleways, quiet sealed and gravel roads through scenic Kangaroo Valley following the upper Kangaroo River. Lunch at Flatrock Pool and return same route.
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| 13 Aug, Tue 8:50AM |
Lane Cove |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| A circuit walk via Stringybark Creek Reserve, Blackman Park, Lovetts, Burns Bay & Tambourine Bay Reserves. Moderate pace, carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish at Lane Cove Bus Interchange, buses to Wynyard Lang Park York St or Chatswood Station. Steep sections, rough & rocky bushtracks, possible slippery surfaces, steps.
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| 13 Aug, Tue 10:25AM |
Murrua Track |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Margaret B. |
 Short street walk, then easy bush tracks with ups & downs. Hopefully lovely wildflowers. Bus return to Turramurra, train return to city.
Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
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| 14 Aug, Wed 10:22AM |
Blackheath |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Sophie A. |
| (Cancelled) Blackheath - Pulpit Rock - Popes Glen - Blackheath. Great views, some road, bush tracks, one creek crossing steps up and down.
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| 14 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Florance Head |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Milton Branch |
| Fiona S. |
Drive to car park on Little Forest Plateau. Walk is mainly on track with a few diversions through scrub to points of interest. Brilliant views over Milton and to Pigeonhouse. Wildflowers galore. Bring morning tea to enjoy at lookout.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Milton 89272N
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| 14 Aug, Wed 11:45AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Mal |
   Social get-together for Monday walkers who might be out of action, slowing down or just want to stay in touch. Lunch at O'Donoghues Irish Pub, 99 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains.
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| 15 Aug, Thu 9:40AM |
Wollstonecraft to Waverton |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A. |
| Walk via Berry Island. An easy paced walk through typical Sydney Bush so close to Sydney. Some stairs up & down. Coffee at Waverton, train return to city.
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| 16 Aug, Fri 9:35AM |
Centennial Glen Creek |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Fort Rock then Centennial Glen. Then out and back on Centennial Pass. Some exposure. Wet rocks and mud. Some rough going on obscure track. Creek crossings.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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| 16 Aug, Fri |
Little Capertee Creek and the Plateau to the South |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
14km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
From the camping ground at Newnes, walk along Little Capertee Creek to about GR 380 250, then climb to plateau top, head east to about GR 390 250 and descend a tributary creek. Return to Newnes camping ground. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S
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| 17-18 Aug, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (15:00PM) |
Overnight Kayak and Camp Berrilee to Marramarra NP |
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Length |
28km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Kris M. |
  (Cancelled) Joint activity with the Bush Club. Contact leader for details. We will kayak from the Berrilee boat ramp to the twin beaches for morning tea then on to Marramarra Creek and Marramarra Camp ground. We will have lunch, explore the area and camp overnight for a return the same way the next day. All gear and drinking water must be carried. Own kayak, PFD and transport required. This trip is weather dependent. We are crossing open water so care must be taken. Other craft may be encounted and there are areas of oyster leases to be negotiated.
Location: Marramarra NP and Berowra Creek
Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 10.
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| 17 Aug, Sat |
Silkpod Point and Silkpod Gorge |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Park the cars on Fire Trail No. 4 off Sunnyside Ridge Road, at about GR 402 078. Head south east into a gorge and down to the junction with Carne Creek. Continue downstream and explore 2-3 other ravines running north before reconnecting with the cars.
Location: Newnes SF
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N
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| 17 Aug, Sat 9:19AM |
The Ponds Walk: Carlingford – Rydalmere |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Streets, parks, reserves, tracks, bush, ups & downs, steps. May be muddy / slippery after rain. Coffee at Rydalmere, bus to city.
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| 18 Aug, Sun 9:00AM |
Bawley Beach to Meroo Point |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Milton Branch |
| Kathy M. |
Track and beach walk from Bawley Beach to Meroo Point, return via Nuggan Point.
Map: Tabourie 89272S and Kioloa 89261N
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| 18 Aug, Sun 7:00AM |
Corang River Lagoon & Lower Cascades |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
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Milton Branch |
| Kevin R. |
 From Wog Wog Car park follow the Corang Peak then Corang Lagoon tracks to the lower cascades for lunch and billy tea (and a quick dip if you are brave/silly enough!) Return via same route. Alternate walk to Corang Arch if there are access problems.
Map: Corang 89273N
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| 18 Aug, Sun 8:38AM |
Oxfam Trail: Section 4 |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
21km |
500m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Angelo E. |
| Bobbin Head to St Ives. The 100 km trail features the well-known Great North Walk and the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Track in the beautiful bushland of northern Sydney. Section 4 starts from Bobbin Head and finish at St Ives Showground. We walk from Mt Kuring-gai Station to start of section at Bobbin Head and finish at the Wildflower garden. Then we catch a bus back to Wynyard. Angelo will be leading some sections of the Great North Walk. Join this walk so that we get to know each other better. Bring snacks and drinks. Slippery sections. Limit: 15.
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| 19 Aug, Mon 8:51AM |
Lawsons Long Alley |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Bell to Mt Victoria via Hartley Vale and Lawsons Long Alley. Cars on narrow road down to Hartley Vale.
Location: Bell
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 20.
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| 20 Aug, Tue 9:30AM |
Ahearns Lookout |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
500m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| David W. |
Ahearns Lookout is found by following the beginning of Starlights Track. Take a left fork leading to Rocky Waterholes Lookout and just past this junction look for a right turn which meanders along the ridge to Ahearns Lookout. This gives views over the Nattai with Mt Jellore easily identified. Return by the same route. Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs.
Location: Nattai NP
Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20.
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| 20 Aug, Tue 7:00PM |
Bushwalking NSW AGM |
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Branch |
| Bushwalking NSW |
 Topic: Back from the brink. Past president of the Northern Rivers Bushwalkers Club, Bill Boyd, reveals how they grew the club from 15 members to 300 members – and the vibrant, thriving club it is today with 365 activities a year!
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| 20 Aug, Tue 10:22AM |
Greystanes to Central Gardens |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Walk via Viaduct - Lower Prospect Canal Park. Streets, cycleways, parks, ups & downs, historic viaduct, nice bush. Time to explore the impressive Central Gardens. Bus to Parramatta, train to city.
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| 20 Aug, Tue 9:34AM |
Knapsack Reserve |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Shirley’s Group) Jim W. |
| Walk via the former Lucasville Station (Historic Rail Route), Elizabeth & Marges Lookouts & Lennox Bridge finishing at Glenbrook Station. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, steps, bushtracks, rough & rocky sections.
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| 21 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Fitzroy Falls Rim Tracks |
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Milton Branch |
| Elaine R. |
| Led by Elaine & Jon Rigter. Come and do one or both of the Rim Walks (most have only walked one of the walks!) at Fitzroy Falls when the wildflowers should be out and the water is flowing. BYO morning tea and lunch or buy it at the NPWS cafe. Easy to medium tracks. NB National Parks entry fee.
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| 21 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Milsons Point to Waverton |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
   Walk via Balls Head. It's surprising just how many parks one can find around Sydney and just how much history they contain. This half day meander can be extended into all types of corners as we look at the western side of the Harbour Bridge.
Location: North Sydney
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| 21 Aug, Wed 9:30AM |
Paddington to Central |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Bob S. |
| (WOW) Ramble from Paddington to Central.
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| 23-25 Aug, Fri-Sun |
Lee Creek and Bylong Labyrinth |
| Grade:6/6 |
Length |
24km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
A 3-day adventure. From a base camp at Lee Creek, explore the surrounding wild terrain of Bylong Labyrinth. Further details to be advised.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Growee 89324S and Talooby 89324N
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| 23 Aug, Fri 8:28AM |
Warrimoo Wander |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
14km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Rickard Rd to Lookout. Check out trail we saw motor bikes on last year. Creek crossings. Rough tracks. Steep sections. Some rock scrambling. Some off-track maybe. Motor bikes hopefully not encountered this time.
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15.
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| 24 Aug, Sat 9:02AM |
Coast Track in 1 day |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
28km |
970m |
Sydney Branch |
| Geoffrey.L |
(Changed Transport Details) RSVP essential. We walk from Bundeena to Otford in one day. The only public transport is at Otford and Bundeena. Early exit is not possible. Steep Slippery sections.
Location: Royal NP
Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 8.
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| 24 Aug, Sat 9:49AM |
Jubilee Park Circuit |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Sandra C. |
| Flat circuit around Rozelle and Blackwattle Bays. We will cross the Anzac Bridge, walk by the Fish Markets and return to Jubilee Park. Drop out points and water available, coffee options. Light Rail return to Central.
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| 24-25 Aug, Sat-Sun |
Kanangra-Boyd NP |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
22km |
1,000m |
Sydney Branch |
| Roy J. |
| This is a fantastic overnighter at Kanangra. Beginning from the Kanangra Road we'll trek over the Pindari Tops and down the Colboyd Ridge, over Mt Great Groaner to Central Christys and an excellent campsite with water on tap. On day 2 we'll climb Wallarra Ridge to the imposing Barralliers Crown.
We'll be off-track to hit the Uni Rover Trail trackhead. A joint walk with SBW.
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| 25 Aug, Sun |
Florence & Rusden Heads, Budawangs |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
100m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Graham B. |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Illawarra Branch's annual visit exploring some wonders of the eastern Budawangs but now that Gadara Point & Ngaityung Falls are defined as in the main exclusion zone for unexploded ordinance our 30+ years of leading that walk has sadly come to an end. This time we will do Florence & Rusden Heads which are outside the main exclusion zone. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Milton 89272N Limit: 12.
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| 25 Aug, Sun 9:00AM |
South Coast Islands Walk 4 & Paddle 3 |
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Milton Branch |
| Evelyn M. |
Led by Evelyn May (walk) 0407 909 308 Helen Moody (paddle) 0408 241 454. 10km easy walk or about 15km easy/medium paddle (PFDs compulsory). View the islands while strolling the Basin foreshore walk or paddle around Sepulchure and Garden Islands and explore little bays. Paddlers will launch from the St Georges Basin boat ramp at the end of Island Point Road. Walkers start at the nearby walk trackhead. The groups meet for lunch and afternoon tea.
Map: Huskisson 90274N
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| 25 Aug, Sun 8:15AM |
The Great North Walk: Section 1 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Esther |
The Great North walk is a mammoth multi-day hike and at 250 km, it’s not for the faint-hearted. Created in 1988 to celebrate Australia’s bicentenary, the walk links Sydney with the Hunter Valley and Newcastle. It is a one-stop-shop for some of the best scenery New South Wales has to offer.
To make it more convenient, we will walk in sections. Public transport is available for the first few sections. Subsequent sections will mostly require car transport. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to walkers who attend all sections.
Today we walk Section 1 : Macquarie Place to North Ryde. The first segment starts from Macquarie Place, corner of Bridge and Loftus Street. The enjoyable walk takes into history, seaview, grand houses, gardens, and churches. Kookaburras, lorikeets, boats, orchids, grand trees and plants were seen along the way. This walk involves a ferry ride. The second segment is a lovely bush track along the Lane Cove River. Cormarants, herons, brush turkey, lorikeets and other birds are expected to be seen. Wildflowers abound. Salt Marsh, sandstone caves, trees and plants are all very lovely. Please include your mobile no when RSVP. Slippery sections.
Map: Sydney Limit: 20.
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| 25 Aug, Sun |
Traverse of the Eastern Section of Ku-ring-gai Chase NP |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Roger T. |
The route is from Terrey Hills down to the tidal limit of Smith Creek then east to the Lambert Peninsula, the Gravestone Track, the historic Flagstaff Lookout, the Pittwater Youth Hostel and then finishing at Halls Wharf and the ferry ride to Church Point. It features some little known sections of the park that might surprise those who know the park well.
Map: Mona Vale, Hornsby
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| 26 Aug, Mon 8:55AM |
Woodford to Hazelbrook |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
410m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Janet R. |
Woodford to Hazelbrook via Bulls Creek, Mabel, Edith and Hazel Waterfalls and the Transit of Venus Track. Mostly on quiet off-road tracks and fire trails. Slippery and steep sections.
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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| 27 Aug, Tue 9:30AM |
Kangaroo River Fire Trail |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
300m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Geoff A. |
(Leader Changed) The Kangaroo River Fire Trail leads from Tallowa Dam Road down to Lake Yarrunga. The fire trail winds through forest with beautiful ferns, orchids and interesting rock formations to a lovely lunch place on the banks of Lake Yarrunga. Return by the same route. Rough, steep fire trail and fallen trees.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 20.
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| 27 Aug, Tue 9:00AM |
Parma Creek Mountain-bike |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
35km |
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Milton Branch |
| Leslie R. |
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ride on gravel roads and fire trails (some quite steep and stony) to visit waterfalls on Parma Creek and its tributaries. Small section of bitumen on Turpentine Road.
Map: Sassafras 89271N, Nowra 90283S, and Huskisson 90274N
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| 27 Aug, Tue 10:07AM |
Sth Wyrrabalong NP |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Coastal walk to Forresters Beach via steep sections, beaches (possible waterways across & open to the sea) steps, bushtracks. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus return to Gosford Station.
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| 27 Aug, Tue 10:01AM |
Sylvan Grove Native Garden |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Ailsa C. |
| Tracks, ups & downs, some steps, hopefully native flowers and orchids. Lovely bush. Bus return or walk to Panania, coffee at Panania, train to city.
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| 28 Aug, 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 (and up a few decent hills) to Porters Creek Road. Coffee afterwards. Car shuffle needed.
Map: Tianjara 89271S
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| 28 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Taronga to Cremorne Point |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
70m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
Fancy a slow stroll through some historic shoreline on the lower north shore? It's best to do it in the morning on a work day! See old artists' haunts and explore the industrial heritage of this part of Sydney.
Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 12.
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| 28 Aug, Wed 8:56AM |
Wondabyne Station to Pindar Cave |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mike P. |
Steep uphill start to fire trail then rough bush track to cave. Maybe wet and muddy in parts. Wildflowers and orchids should be in profusion.
Location: Brisbane Water NP
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| 29 Aug, Thu 9:40AM |
Austinmer to Thirroul (with a different twist) |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Carol G. |
| Urban bush and rainforest with some steep climbs then street walking to Austinmer and lunch on the beach. After lunch, walk along the beach to Thirroul and coffee, then train return to Sydney.
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| 29 Aug, Thu 7:00AM |
Brooklyn to Lane Cove |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
60km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Ted W. |
 Great North Walk - Brooklyn to Lane Cove 60 km (joint walk with the Bush Club). Brisk-paced walk. Leader is in training for the 24-hour NSW and Australasian Rogaining Championships. Participants can pull out along the way and need not do the full walk.
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| 30 Aug, Fri |
Ariadne Thread and Theseus Slot |
| Grade:6/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Park 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, including Theseus Slot, moving westwards, until about GR 417 234. Exit via Ariadne Thread and Minotaur Lair Gully. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S
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