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19 Jun, Tue 10:00AM |
Walk in North Lawson |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
Theo H. |
This is an ideal walk for slow bushwalkers, from Lawson Station we go to Frederica Falls, then following the Empire Pass to Dantes Glen and having a look at St Michael Falls and Fairy Falls, next continue to Lawson Station. Elevation variation about 150 meters, some creek crossings and steep steps wich could be slippery.
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20 Jun, Wed 9:00AM |
Collers Beach Circuit |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
Wendy |
Explore Collers Beach and rockshelf in this gentle loop around the headland and One Track For All. Coffee afterwards.
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20-25 Jun, Wed-Mon |
Hinchinbrook Island |
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Branch |
jcrocker |
(Updated Details) Six days of paddling and camping around Hinchinbrook Island. Participants would need to have their own boats and be prepared for six days of boat-based camping. We will paddle from Lucinda, along the eastern side of Hinchinbrook, over to Goold Island, then over to Cardwell. A car swap or car hire will be needed at the end. PFDs compulsory.
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20 Jun, Wed 9:30AM |
La Perouse to Henry Head and return |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
Ramble La Perouse to Henry Head and return. Little up and down.
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21 Jun, Thu 8:30AM |
Bundeena to The Balconies |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5.5km |
160m |
Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) James M. |
Map of Walk. Walk along The Coast Track to the coast and hopefully there will be whales.
NOTE: Walk was supposed to be led by Sue Wicks. Location: Royal NP Map: Royal NP
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22-24 Jun, Fri (09:00AM)-Sun (16:00PM) |
Bungonia / Shoalhaven |
Grade:4/6 |
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500m |
Sydney Branch |
Kaye B. |
Long Track to the Shoalhaven River. From the top we descend steeply, all on track, to the river where we set up camp. We will explore downstream and/or upstream, swim or just sit and read. This is a lovely part of the world not often visited. It will be preferable to drive down on the Friday night and camp near our cars so that we maximise the weekend. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 89283N Limit: 10.
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22 Jun, Fri |
Matisse Caves, Faberge Caves |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Matisse Caves, Faberge Caves and maybe more. Park at Little Capertee Creek Campground and walk up Cathedral Canyon. Once on top, visit Matisse Caves and Faberge Caves, and explore the immediate area for more ‘artistic’ caves. Return the same way. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S
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22 Jun, Fri 9:22AM |
Ruined Castle |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
(Updated Details) Scenic World to Golden Stairs on Narrowneck. Descend stairs and walk to Ruined Castle. Return to Scenic World. Some rough sections. Plenty of steps. Steep sections. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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23 Jun, Sat 8:00AM |
Golden Stairs to Mt Solitary |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
16km |
600m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
A return walk to Mt Solitary is one of those classic Blue Mountains walks and if we have the time I'd like to reach the actual summit of the mountain. There should be some winter blossoms out to enjoy along the way. Rock scrambling up to Mt Solitary. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 15.
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23 Jun, Sat 8:30AM |
Jacks Corner |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
300m |
Illawarra Branch |
Col M. |
Walk from Jacks Corner on fire trails through eucalypt forests to Crankies Creek via Yarrunga Creek and Griffins Farm and return. Good lunch spot at the ruins of Grffins Farm flats. Creek crossings. Location: Morton NP Limit: 16.
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23 Jun, Sat 9:26AM |
Riverwood – Narwee |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C. |
Walk along streets, boardwalks, parks. Train return from Narwee.
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24 Jun, Sun |
Pretty Beach to Gannet Beach |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Milton Branch |
Mike J. |
Geology & whales. A coastal stroll with a car shuffle. Mike will point out interesting geological features along the way, and the time will still be right for good views of whales migrating north to the Great Barrier Reef to mate.
http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/
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25 Jun, Mon 9:41AM |
Faulconbridge to Springwood |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
Theo H. |
We will take the Victory Track which follows Sassafras Creek and continue on Wiggins Track then Bee Farm Rd to Springwood Station. Elevation variation about 250 meters, some steep sections and Blue Mountain steps.
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25 Jun, Mon 8:33AM |
Fitzgerald Creek Views |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Down to Sun Valley Trail then along to Cripple Creek Trail. Long hill up to Rickard Trail. Out to Warrimoo Lookout. Some roads, some fire trails and some single tracks. Location: Warrimoo Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20.
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26 Jun, Tue 9:30AM |
Beehive Point |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
300m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
David W. |
From the end of Jacks Corner Road follow Griffins Fire trail to a track to the left. Follow this through the forest to a steep descent to the main dirt road leading to Beehive Point on Lake Yarrunga. Return by the main dirt road. Rough track, steep descent and ascent. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20.
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26 Jun, Tue 9:30AM |
Campsie to Tempe Recreation Reserve |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Shirley’s Group) 4079 |
Easy walk. We will walk along paved tracks next to the Cooks River to Tempe Recreation Reserve. Part of the Two Valleys Trail. Return to Tempe Station for train back to city.
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26 Jun, Tue 9:42AM |
Macquarie University – Shrimptons Creek – Denistone East |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Walk along streets, parks, cycleway, ups & downs. Coffee at Midway Shops, bus return to city / Macquarie University.
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27 Jun, Wed 6:30PM |
At Nature’s Pace Exhibition |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Les Irwig is exhibiting 40 large scale fine art photographs of northern Sydney beaches and bushland http://photography.irwig.com/at-natures-pace
Exibition opening 27 June 2018, 6:30-8:30pm
Guest speaker: Tom Keneally
The Bathers’ Pavilion, 4 The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach
RSVP ASAP at lirwig@yahoo.com or phone 0416101819.
The exhibition will then be open from 28 June to end August. Every day 7am until late.
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27 Jun, Wed 8:00PM |
Birds and Wildlife of Florida USA |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
Peter V. |
Guest speaker Gary Schoer will show stunning photos of wetland birds and wildlife and share tips on wildlife photography and gear purchase. A short Branch AGM will take place prior to the talk. This is your change to get involved with Branch activities. Multi Purpose Centre, 123 Flora Street, Sutherland (5 min walk from Sutherland Station, near Belmont St). All Welcome
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