Download the published 3 monthly program PDFs
Current Filter | Date from=2019-05-1 | Date to=2019-06-0 Remove filter
Calendar View or list for Mar 24 | Apr 24 | May 24 | Jun 24 | Jul 24 | and beyond.
Leader contact details and activity meeting details are hiden. Members please log in for full details.
1 May, Wed 9:30AM |
Collaroy to Manly |
|
Length |
4km |
|
Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) ramble. Some hills options.
View |
1 May, Wed 9:30AM |
Warden Head |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
|
Milton Branch |
Sheila B. |
Meet at 9:30 am at car park for Sports Ground on Deering St, walk along Cliff Top Walk to lighthouse, maybe a bit further, then return. Coffee in Ulladulla.
View |
2 May, Thu 10:55AM |
Dora Creek |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
|
Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margery W. |
Exploratory along southern side of Dora Creek to confluence with Lake Macquarie and return. Coffee somewhere, train return to Sydney.
View |
3 May, Fri 9:00AM |
Bundeena to Little Marley |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
200m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
Let's look at the coast while everyone else is at work! Amazingly beautiful. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12.
View |
3 May, Fri 9:42AM |
Mount Irvine |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
There and back to visit the Tessellated Pavement with views over Wollangambe River. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 15.
View |
4 May, Sat 7:30AM |
Pantoneys Crown |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
520m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
This is my favourite walk in the Gardens of Stone National Park and once you reach the top of this imposing mesa you'll understand why! Access is via a friendly land owner and I plan to stay at a nearby hotel the night before so we can get an early start. Rock scrambling. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 15.
View |
4-5 May, Sat (08:00AM)-Sun (14:00PM) |
Starlight Track Pack Walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Richard T. |
A shorter pack walk from Hilltop, near Mittagong, down the Starlight Track to camp on the Nattai River (Macarthur Flat). Lovely scenery and a great campsite in the valley with tall cliffs around. Location: Nattai NP
View |
4 May, Sat |
Warrimoo to Springwood |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
600m |
Illawarra Branch |
Adrian J. |
From station to station via Florabella Pass, two crossings of Glenbrook Creek, Bullant Track, St Helana Fire trail, Lost World and Bunyan Lookouts, Kings Link Track and ascent of tracks to Springwood. An excellent walk with lots of variety, great views and good track walking. Cliff edges, creek crossings. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Springwood 90304S
View |
5 May, Sun 8:30AM |
Bar Point Exploratory |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Roger T. |
The intended route for the Great River Walk goes through Bar Point, an isolated settlement on the Hawkesbury River. Some route options have never been surveyed. This walk is intended to explore the unknown links to see if they actually exist. The notional route is Mt White to Marlow Lookout to Big Jim Point, then along the shoreline to Bar Point. Water taxi to Brooklyn. Public transport users can train to Brooklyn then pick up. Map: Cowan 91304N and Gunderman 91313S Limit: 16.
View |
5 May, Sun |
Dharawal NP Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
200m |
Illawarra Branch |
Graham B. |
(Cancelled) A walk exploring some wonders of eastern Dharawal. Some off-track and scratchy. Two creek crossings, both easy but one is boots off. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers. Location: Dharawal NP Limit: 12.
View |
5 May, Sun |
Killalea State Park |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Illawarra Branch |
Graham B. |
A pleasant walk exploring the various parts of Killalea SP near Shellharbour, including the famous Farm and Mystics beaches. Limit: 15.
View |
5 May, Sun 8:00AM |
Long Gully / Belowra / Yadboro River Loop |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
13km |
|
Milton Branch |
Kevin R. |
Park cars at long Gully camp. Follow Long Gully Road west to the Belowra Fire trail. Descend the fire trail to the Yadboro River. Follow the river downstream to return to cars. Real billy tea for afternoon tea! Expect to get your feet wet ... there are five river crossings! But you can have a swim if it's hot. Map: Corang 89273N
View |
6 May, Mon 8:46AM |
Birdwood Gully |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
280m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Out and back to visit Peggys Pool. Then to Tom Hunter Park and descend to Springwood Creek. Walk to Springwood Station via Birdwood Gully. Some steep and loose track. Some overgrown and vague track. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20.
View |
7 May, Tue 9:30AM |
Joadja North NR |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8.5km |
300m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Joan L. |
Joadja Nature Reserve was created in 2001. The management trail meanders through eucalypt forest to a rocky lookout, giving views over creeks and farmland. Returning to the Wombeyan Caves Road we cross and walk a little way to another fire trail and lookout towards Wombeyan Caves - this is a lovely lunch place. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Joadja NR Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 12.
View |
7 May, Tue 9:30AM |
North Sydney history |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
|
Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B. |
Explore some of the treasures of North Sydney, finishing with a walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
View |
7 May, Tue 9:26AM |
Ryde Park to Chatswood West |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Shirley H. |
Led by Jim Ward / Shirley Hillier (No need to contact). Walk via Field Of Mars Reserve, Buffalo Creek, Lane Cove River, Magdala Park, Fairyland Reserve to Fullers Bridge. At finish a bus to Chatswood Station.
Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, bush tracks, rough & rocky tracks, steps, streets. Moderate pace.
View |
8 May, Wed 10:00AM |
Bundeena to Little Marley |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
Denise S. |
From Bundeena walk the Coastal Track to Little Marley and return via the Inland Track. Lovely views. Some rock platforms, steep climbs, fire trails and some street walking. Location: Royal NP
View |
8 May, Wed 9:30AM |
Cookamidgera NR |
|
Length |
5km |
|
Lachlan Valley Branch |
Martin B. |
Easy 5 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.
View |
8 May, Wed |
Katoomba Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Illawarra Branch |
Adrian J. |
Walk via Devils Hole. A circuit of the Katoomba area from the top of the Devils Hole including historic lookouts and tracks. Follow Bonny Doon Cliff Track to Six Foot Track, descend Nellies Glen followed by a relaxed pace ascent through the spectacular Devils Hole. Spectacular walk with excellent views. Transport to be arranged. Cliff edges, creek crossing and slippery conditions. Map: Katoomba 89301S
View |
8 May, Wed 9:30AM |
Maroubra to Coogee |
|
Length |
3km |
|
Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) ramble. Some hills options.
View |
8 May, Wed 10:30AM |
Sydney’s Gardens of Stone |
|
|
|
|
Branch |
Janine K. |
Why do so many Sydneysiders yet know about one of Australia’s most stunning pagoda landscapes literally a two hour’s drive away, near Lithgow? Learn about this remarkable geomorphological wonderland that many believe is unique in the world. How might the protection of these pagodas lead to a new vision for not only the environment but for Indigenous heritage? Why is this campaign so ground breaking in its call for a 'just transition economy' and a safe climate future?
View |
8 May, Wed 11:45AM |
Walkers get together |
|
|
|
|
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.
View |
9 May, Thu 10:20AM |
Camden – South Camden |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
7km |
|
Macarthur Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C. |
(Leader Changed) Camden - South Camden via Nepean River Cycleway. Walk along a few streets and then cycleway along the Nepean River to South Camden, then a few more streets to Bowman Reserve for lunch. Mostly flat, a few ups and downs, lovely reserves and a bit of bush. Hopefully some lovely autumn colours. Bus return to Camden, coffee in Camden, then bus to Campbelltown, train return to city.
View |
9 May, Thu 10:00AM |
Lithgow’s Gardens of Stone |
|
|
|
|
Branch |
Janine K. |
Learn about this 30 year environment campaign that continues to this day, to save Lithgow’s unique and spectacular pagoda landscape, with some recently encouraging developments!
View |
9 May, Thu 6:00PM |
Supporting Jobs and Protecting the Environment |
|
|
|
|
Branch |
Janine K. |
How can support be provided to coal depending town? How can just transition happen for coal dependent workers that are involved in an industry that is indisputably responsible for driving dangerous climate change and risking planetary damage? How can we support jobs and protect the environment?
View |
10 May, Fri 8:46AM |
Sassafras Ridge |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
270m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Follow trail next to railway line and then walk Sassafras Ridge and Kangaroo Ridge. Exit via Sassafras Gully Rd to Springwood. Some off-track. Some steep loose track. Some rock scrambling. Creek crossings. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20.
View |
12 May, Sun 9:30AM |
Mt Bushwalker Nature Walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
|
Milton Branch |
32009 |
This walk on Mothers Day to Mt Bushwalker with its glorious view is suitable for the whole family, so mothers, grandmothers and children are most welcome. The pace will be leisurely as we will be taking photos with our phones and cameras of the plants, insects and animals we see. Over lunch at Mt Bushwalker we'll try to identify them and if possible upload them onto the Budawang Coast Nature Mapr app. Bring lunch for yourself and something to share for afternoon tea. Map: Tianjara 89271S
View |
12-26 May, Sun-Sun |
Nth NSW and Sth QLD NP’s |
Grade:3/6 |
|
|
|
Illawarra Branch |
Graham B. |
(Cancelled) Road trip with car camping in NP’s parks to explore and day walk in the north of NSW and south of Qld. Hat Head NP, Gibraltar Range NP, Girraween NP, Bald Rock NP (pending the fires), Bunya Mts NP, Sunshine Coast hinterland parks. Own transport or find a buddy. Contact leader for more details. Limit: 12.
View |
13 May, Mon 9:22AM |
Cliff Drive Lookouts |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Peckmans, Cahill, Narrowneck, Hildas, Landslide, Cyclorama Point, Malaita Point, Eagle Hawk Lookouts then back to Katoomba Station. Watch out for cars when walking on the black stuff. Lots of downs to the lookouts and then ups to the road. Quality of track is poor at some lookouts. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
View |
14 May, Tue 9:58AM |
Chittaway Bay to The Entrance |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Shirley H. |
Walk around the bay to The Entrance via Long Jetty. Shared pathways with bike riders. At finish a bus to Gosford Station. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day.
View |
14 May, Tue 9:30AM |
McPhails Fire Yrail |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
450m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
David W. |
McPhails Fire Trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley. The Pipeline Lookout is an excellent morning tea stop before descending through rain forest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20.
View |
14 May, Tue 10:20AM |
Picton |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
|
Macarthur Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C. |
(Leader Changed) Picton - Picton Viaduct - Picton Botanical Gardens - Picton. Streets, parks, cycleway, Botanic Gardens, historic viaduct, mostly flat, hopefully lots of autumn colours. Bus return to Picton Station, train to Campbelltown, change for train to city.
View |
15 May - 4 Jun, Wed-Tue |
Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia |
|
|
|
|
Sydney Branch |
Vicki P. |
Tour of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. (Trip Fully Booked and Waiting list applies)
The proposed itinerary will take us to many of the well known sights within these countries where we will see museums of craft and ancient and modern art, bazaar’s, local village life and crafts, mud volcanoes, learn about the Zoroastrian worship, see ancient rock paintings, visit a unique cave complex, ride the longest cable in the world, see the first official Christian church along with many more sight along the way. We will have several cooking master classes of the local food as well as visiting several wineries along the way. The tour also includes a 20km day walk through the Shahdag National Park, an 8 km day walk through Dilijan National Park, a small hike to what is called “The Symphony of Stones”, 4x4 jeeps to the foot of Mount Kazbek (2170m) and visits to valleys and waterfalls along the way. For a detailed itinerary and costings contact Vicki. Joint with Bush Club. This is a commercial trip so club insurance does not apply. Limit: 10.
View |
15 May, Wed 9:00AM |
Granite Falls & Rainforest |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
|
Milton Branch |
Kevin R. |
From car park walk to Granite Falls Lookout. Return to cars and drive up to picnic area for the rainforest walk under the escarpment and up to Boyd Lookout. Coffee afterwards. Map: Tianjara 89271S
View |
15 May, Wed 10:00AM |
Meadowbank to Rydalmere |
|
Length |
3km |
|
Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble. Options.
View |
16 May, Thu 10:39AM |
Auburn Botanic Gardens |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
|
Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A. |
Walk through the Gardens - some steps and rock paths. Visit the Rose, Scented and Rainforest Gardens - an oasis in suburbia. May be a small entrance fee. Then walk by the Duck River for coffee at the Auburn Tennis Club and walk to station.
View |
17 May, Fri 9:06AM |
Lawson Cave Falls |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Parts of Bruces Walk. Visit a few caves and the waterfall. Off-track with scrambling over logs and rocks. Slippery wet rocks. Location: Bullaburra Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
View |
18 May, Sat 8:00AM |
Goochs Crater |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
Goochs Crater is an amazing natural formation deep within the Wollemi National Park, surrounded by a complex of rugged pagodas, canyons and slots and certainly worth exploring! In times of heavy rain it becomes a lake full of wildlife and for the nature photographer is a compelling place to visit! Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 15.
View |
19 May, Sun 10:30AM |
Mogareeka to Nelson Beach |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
7km |
|
Far South Coast Branch |
Gabrielle T. |
Walk via Ford Headland with remains of 1890's settlement to Nelson Beach. Route is a haven for birdwatchers. Steep sections. 172 steep steps from Moon Bay. Location: Mimosa Rocks NP
View |
19 May, Sun |
The Castle |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
17km |
|
Milton Branch |
Leslie R. |
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ascend via Kaliana Ridge, follow track west around base and ascend to Castle Saddle. Final climb to top, rope assisted. Traverse to eastern end for views over Byangee for lunch. Agility and a head for heights essential. Return via Meakins Pass. Location: Morton NP Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 8.
View |
19 May, Sun 9:53AM |
Tuggerah Lakes to The Entrance |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
Esther |
(Cancelled) Cancelled Map: The Entrance Limit: 15.
View |
20 May, Mon 9:20AM |
Ida Falls |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
(Changed Transport Details) Walk from Lithgow to Oaky Park and through culvert to Ida Falls. Visit Blast Furnace Park and Lake Pillans Wetlands on way from Lithgow Station. Catch bus back to Lithgow. A torch for the culvert might be handy if it is foggy. One creek crossing is on logs and a metre above creek. A couple of steep dirt embankments have only rough steps cut into them. Location: Lithgow Map: Lithgow 89313S Limit: 20.
View |
21 May, Tue 7:00PM |
Engaging Young People in Outdoor Adventure |
|
|
|
|
Branch |
Bushwalking NSW |
Would you like to know the best ways of including young people in your outdoor adventures? Do you know how to create a community environment for youth to thrive in? Would you like some tips and tools to engage the right way? Would you like to know what is The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award? And how could clubs engage youth through the Duke of Ed AWARD? Come along to hear our two guest speakers: Matt Sawyer, Sport & Recreation Development Officer, Sport Integrity Unit, NSW Office of Sport and Mark Roach, Field Officer,
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
View |
21 May, Tue 10:00AM |
Kangaroo Valley (Mtb) |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
35km |
|
Milton Branch |
Leslie R. |
Ride on cycleways, quiet sealed and gravel roads through scenic Kangaroo Valley following the upper Kangaroo River. Lunch at Flatrock Pool, great swimming hole! Return same route. Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S
View |
21 May, Tue 9:15AM |
Royal NP |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Shirley H. |
STRENOUS WALK. Walk to Audley, then a circuit bushwalk & lunch before returning to Loftus Station. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Very steep descents & climbs, rough & rocky tracks, many steps. Moderate pace.
View |
21 May, Tue 9:30AM |
Walls of Camelot |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
13km |
450m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Keith W |
The track branches off the Nattai Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs. The track then continues on to join the Rocky Water Holes Track. Walk starts at end of Wattle Ridge Rd at the locked gate. Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Location: Nattai NP Limit: 20.
View |
21 May, Tue 10:32AM |
Warragamba |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
5km |
|
Macarthur Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C. |
(Leader Changed) Warragamba - Warragamba Dam - Warragamba. Scenic bus ride with hopefully lots of autumn colours. Mostly flat. Streets, parks, lookout over Warragamba Dam & Visitor Centre. Bus return to Penrith, train to city. Coffee somewhere.
View |
22 May, Wed |
Coalcliff to Austinmer |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
350m |
Illawarra Branch |
Adrian J. |
Coalcliff Station to Austinmer Station via paths and tracks to the Wodi Wodi Track, Mt Mitchell, Forest Track and link track to Sublime Point. Steep decent sometimes on ladders to roads and paths to finish. Excellent views and good forest walking. Cliff edges, slippery and loose conditions. Steep ladder descents. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Map: Appin 90291S and Bulli 90292N
View |
22 May, Wed 8:30AM |
McPhails Trail down and back |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
17km |
450m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Keith W |
McPhails Fire Trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley. We will walk down into the valley and return via the same route. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent. Location: Morton NP
View |
22 May, Wed 9:30AM |
Rhodes to Cabarita |
|
Length |
4km |
|
Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble. Options.
View |