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28 Aug, Sun 9:50AM Harold Reid and North Arm walking tracks
Grade:4/6 Length 15km  400m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.
Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event.  A walk through foreshore bushland near Chatswood, Sydney. A nice way to get into bush without leaving the suburbs with middle harbour by your side. Expect a variety of vegetation and landscapes a long the way plus some view points. It goes past or through rainforest, mangroves, the river and some street sections. It does have some steep sections and steps along the way. A great spot to get some exercise without having to go far.
Steep and slippery sections View

28-29 Aug, Sun (13:38PM)-Mon (13:00PM) Kiama Coast Walk
Grade:3/6 Length 20km Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Date Changed) Expression of Interest for a two (short) days of Kiama Coast Walk staying in Kiama overnight. Day 1: Starting at Minnamurra Station 13:39 train (TBC) walking to Kiama. Day 2: Kiama rail bus 8:00 to Gerringong and walking back to Kiama by about 13:00. For further details email me please. Must be double vaccinated. Tides, beaches, footpaths, cliff edges, mud, creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

29 Aug, Mon 8:25AM Glenbrook circuit via Duck Pond, Red Hand Cave & Blue Pool
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  400m Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Updated Details) Starting from Glenbrook Station, walk uphill to Douglas Smith Memorial Park, down the track to Duck Pool, up to the Red Hand Fire trail then to Red Hand Cave, walk along the Red Hand Cave Walking Track to the weir, walk alongside the creek to Blue Pool and uphill back to Douglas Smith Memorial Park and on to Glenbrook station. At the weir walkers will have the option of walking up the road to Glenbrook station. Steep and slippery sections. walking along a creek and creek crossings. Indistinct sections. Limit: 15. View

29 Aug, Mon 10:40AM Lake to Coast, Tuggerah
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  80m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.The walk will be assisted by Elena. This walk follows the shores of Lake Tuggerah from Long Jetty to Picnic Point, then along the ocean coast to Toowoon Point. There’s an option to walk further along the Lake from Long Jetty to Lions Park, making it a 10km walk. Slippery when wet.
Location: The Entrance
Map: The Entrance Limit: 14. View

30 Aug, Tue 9:30AM Brown Mountain & Red Rocks #160
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Red Rocks & Brown Mtn are on the top of Mt Cambewarra. A rough fire trail leads out to a trig point overlooking Kangaroo Valley.  On the return, a side track leads out to Brown Mountain lookout for views over the south coast.  Aboriginal rubbings are seen on both tracks. Hazards: Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, slippery after rain.
Location: Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
Map: Berry 90283N Limit: 20. View

30 Aug, Tue Helensburgh Circuit via Burgh, Lilyvale and Red Cedar Tracks
Grade:4/6 Length 18km  450m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Commence with a short climb from the station followed with a gradual descent 210m on a variety of un-named tracks to the Hacking River. Cross and ascend 220m to Garawarra Farm. Follow cliff track visiting a variety of lookouts. Descend 190m on the Lilyvale Track, locate and follow the Red Cedar Track to again cross the Hacking River. Follow the river firetrail and ascend steep, short off track section to follow a variety of tracks to Helensburgh Station. Cliff edges, river crossings, slippery conditions.
Location: Bango NR and Garawarra SCA and Southern RNP Limit: 15. View

31 Aug, Wed 9:06AM Bullaburra to Lawson
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  500m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Starting at Bullaburra Station join the Bruce's Walk track on to Fairy Falls, then to Dantes Glen, St Michaels Falls, go along Empire Pass Track to Frederica Falls, North Lawson Trail to Echo Bluff and on to Lawson Station passing Fairy Falls again. Steep, slippery sections and creek crossings. Possibly muddy sections.
Location: Lawson Limit: 15. View

31 Aug, Wed 9:45AM Palm Beach circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  140m Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk loop around Palm Beach, along Pittwater and up to Barrenjoey Lighthouse and return by Smugglers Track. Limit: 15. View

2 Sep, Fri 9:30AM Colour walk series No 2: Auburn Botanical garden
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This is the time to see Cherry tree blossoms. We avoid the crowd during the Cherry Blossom Festival (Saturday 20 August to Sunday 28 August 2022) The Auburn Botanic Gardens are composed of several themed gardens and areas:
  • The Japanese garden
  • the scented garden
  • the sunken rose garden
  • the Australian native and rainforest garden
  • the amphitheatre/open air theatre
  • the reflection pool
  • the maze
  • the fauna reserve
  • an equal access playground
  • and several picnic areas with barbecues
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3 Sep, Sat 8:00AM Pippas Pass – Blaxland
Grade:4/6 Length 14km  600m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Pippas Pass - Bullant Track - Bunyan Lookout - Glenbrook Creek - Sharks Head Cave - Lost World Lookout - Blaxland. A walk to take in a number of spectacular lookouts, fascinating overhang caves, some loverly creek walking and lots of other places of interest to keep the avid bushwalker happy! With the approach of Spring this walk will be full of colourful blooms all along the way. Steep tracks in places.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

3 Sep, Sat Waterfall – Bundeena
Grade:5/6 Length 30km  500m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFast pace | A trip where the leaders will set a fast pace.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Waterfall Station - Couranga Track - Wallumarra Track - Coast Track - Bundeena. Long hard rewarding walk across Royal NP. Wide variety of landscapes and beautiful scenery. Only for experienced and very fit walkers. Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Otford 91294S and Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 8. View

3 Sep, Sat Wentworth Point to Meadowbank via Mortlake Ferry
Grade:2/6 Length 10km Macarthur Branch
Lyn C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Wentworth Point to Meadowbank Wharf via Olympic Park ferry wharf and pedestrian bridge to Rhodes, then Bicentennial Park, Concord West, Dame Eadith Walker Estate, Mortlake, Putney Point, Kissing Point, Meadowbank ferry wharf. River views.  Mostly on well formed paths through reserves and quiet streets. Some street walking, mostly quiet.  Shared pathways.  Exit points available at Concord West, Mortlake and Kissing Point Ferry Wharf. Moderate pace. Meeting place and time will be advised on booking. Steps, ups and downs, some unformed and unsealed tracks which could be muddy and slippery following rain. Walking poles may assist. Shared pathways.  Limit: 14. View

4 Sep, Sun 9:30AM Father’s Day special: Royal Botanical Garden and Government House
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.LEADER: LINH QUACH We start from Circular Quay and walk around the Opera House to the Royal Botanical Gardens.  If you are lucky, we will see the seal on the foreshore.  Spring is a wonderful time to visit the Gardens when Rock orchids are in bloom. Paper daisies, tulips, and other flowers are also in bloom. The Calyx is alive with exhibition and colours. Visit the herb gardens and the ponds. At 11:30 am, we will join the Government House tour to see its spendour with modern and old world decorations. See the magnificent modern carpet recreation of the original from 200 years ago. The dining room is flooded with light and warmth from the sun. Learn about the architecture and the history from the tour guide. See two very Grand pianos. The ornate windows all have lovely views of the garden. The tour ends at the garden of the Government house. We will walk around the beautiful garden before heading back to Circular Quay via the sculptures and the footbridge. Please rsvp by 1 September so that I can book you in the tour View

4 Sep, Sun 9:15AM Great north walk section 9: patonga to Wondabyne
Grade:4/6 Length 20km  650m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) Patonga to Wondabyne View

5 Sep, Mon 10:05AM Duck River with Cherry Blossom
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  50m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This walk follows meandering trails and bicycle paths downstream along the Duck River from Regents Park, close to its source, to Clyde Station, with a small diversion to the Auburn Botanic Gardens (Entry$7:00) where we might see the last of the Cherry blossoms. Hazards:Bicycles.
Location: Auburn
Map: Sydney Limit: 14. View

5 Sep, Mon 9:40AM Long Angle and Cripple Creeks
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  350m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Mostly roads and fire trails. Follow Long Angle Creek and Cripple Creek trails to Blaxland. Cyclists and horse riders also use the fire trails. Some steep sections. Some loose surface on trails.
Location: Springwood
Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

6 Sep, Tue 9:30AM Historic Maldon & Picton Loop (#960)
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  200m Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Drive to 3x locations in the Picton area for some short walks to areas of historic interest. The outing will include Picton Weir, the ruins of Maldon Bridge, Picton Viaduct,  Historic swimming pool and George IV Inn. Hazards: Some off track. Some steep but short sections.
Location: Picton
Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 20. View

6 Sep, Tue 9:30AM The Boxvale Track Circuit from Welby track head #040
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  450m Southern Highlands Branch
Pamela W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.(Cancelled) Sadly this reserve looks like been completely closed indefinitely/permanently due to the hazardous nature of the railway cuttings and tunnel resulting from rains earlier this year. A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. NB: We will be varying this walk from the supplied GPX file to avoid the closed track sections resulting  from rains earlier this year. Hazards:• Rough tracks, creek crossings and some steep sections.
Location: Mt Alexandra NR
Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

6 Sep, Tue 9:46AM Umina to Pearl Beach
Grade:3/6 Length 16km  400m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk from Umina to Pearl Beach in search of Spring Wild Flowers Steep and slippery sections, one particularly steep uphill.
Location: Central coast View

7 Sep, Wed 10:30AM Manly to Dee Why
Grade:2/6 Length 9km Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longBooking opens two days prior to event.  Walk from Manly Wharf to Dee Why via Promenade, beach, bush and some steps. Lovely ocean views.
Location: Northern Beaches Limit: 15. View

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