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| 19 Jun, Wed 9:00AM |
Burrill Beaches |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Milton Branch |
| Sue T. |
  Meet at 9am at Lions Park, Burrill Lake for a relaxed walk around local beaches and lakeshore. Coffee afterwards.
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| 19 Jun, Wed 9:30AM |
Cremorne to Mosman |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Bob S. |
 WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble from Cremorne to Mosman. Options to extend.
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| 19 Jun, Wed 6:00PM |
Environmental Book Club |
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Sydney Branch |
| Anne D. |
 The NPA environmental book club is a place for members to discuss and gain a deeper understanding of the natural environment. Each six weeks our friendly gathering considers a book with an environmental theme and shares ideas. If this appeals to you then we would be very pleased to have you join in. At this meeting we will be discussing White Beech: The Rainforest Years, Germaine Greer.
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| 19 Jun, Wed 9:00AM |
Wallumatta Nature Reserve |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
1km |
5m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
 This is a tiny but very special nature reserve in the heart of Sydney's Ryde area. We are not really walking so much as exploring the towering turpentine and ironbark forest that attract botanists. Bring botanical guide books and study a little known patch of special bushland.
Location: Sydney CBD Limit: 12.
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| 20 Jun, Thu 9:19AM |
Engadine to Heathcote |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Carol G. |
| Fire trails and bush tracks over the day with coffee at Heathcote before taking train back to the city.
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| 21 Jun, Fri |
Capertee Creek Gorge to Little Capertee Creek |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Walk via Newnes Balcony. Set up a car shuffle. Walk into Capertee Creek Gorge until GR 386 243 then climb out to the north east via the western part of Newnes Balcony. Continue north east and descend into Little Capertee Creek. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S
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| 21 Jun, Fri 9:12AM |
Edward Street Track |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Walk paths and streets for 3km to Edward St. Explore trail and track to gain possible views to north over Wentworth Creek. Maybe do a circuit of the Lake on the way back. Some off-track. Some rock scrambling possible.
Location: Wentworth Falls
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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| 21-23 Jun, Fri (06:02AM)-Sun (15:00PM) |
Ski/ Learn to ski |
| Grade:3/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Esther |
    Lead by Anne-Maree Mitford who is a keen skier. Interest is sought for skiing at Thredbo. We'll be staying at a private ski lodge. The cost is $136 per person per night, based on twin share. The price includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are various programs run by Thredbo for beginners – the start being a one day lift and lesson ticket for $99. Then packages for lift and lessons. Details on www.thredbo.com.au
Alternatively, you could just enjoy the winter – there should be some snow. You need to express interest and forward payment ASAP. We need to book quickly to secure weekend booking. Snow.
Location: Thredbo
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| 21 Jun, Fri 9:30AM |
Whale Watching from the Balcony cliffs, Bundeena |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
2km |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
| Gary S. |
| Bring morning tea and warm drink if you wish, ready for 1.5-2 hours of whale spotting. Bring a jacket for warmth and rain gear if appropriate and telescopic lens. 2km return all on flat. There will be an opportunity for a light lunch at Audley cafe if desired (from about 1pm). Limit: 20.
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| 22 Jun, Sat 9:30AM |
Circular Quay to Central Railway |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Sandra C. |
 Walk via Walsh Bay - Barangaroo - Darling Harbour. Slight rise as we walk through The Rocks then down to Walsh Bay. Flat walk following the foreshore to Darling Harbour. Then we follow The Goods Line to Central Railway. Many drop out points (Ferry and Light Rail), water available, coffee options.
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| 22 Jun, Sat |
Egyptian Rock |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
220m |
Sydney Branch |
| Peter F. |
Peninsula between Lambs Creek and Kangaroo Creek – Egyptian Rock Lookout - Kangaroo Creek Valley – return to cars. A beautiful walk on a peninsula and through a valley with ferns, forest and surrounded by pagodas. Tracks, off-track with mild scrub, minor scrambling.
Location: Newnes SF
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12.
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| 22 Jun, Sat 8:00AM |
Traverse of the Gods, Mt Banks |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
9km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
The grandly named Traverse of the Gods is a walk along the upper terrace of Banks Wall following the claystone level past various slots, overhangs, patches of rainforest, one of which, the Devils Throat, is the most interesting and various ledges. Expect good views along the way, lots of rock scrambling, some scrub bashing in parts and the feeling that not many people have come this way before! Rock scrambling and scrub bashing.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 12.
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| 22 Jun, Sat 11:15AM |
Walks From Newnes |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
 Bushexplorers Michael Keats, Brian Fox and Yuri Bolotin invite you to this special event. They especially welcome those who have not experienced Newnes and all it has to offer.
11:15am for 11:30 - Guests arrive
11:30 - 12pm - Walks from Newnes talk by Bushexplorers; Q+A
12pm - 12:45 - Book signing and lunch (see below)
12:45 – 13pm – Split into 3 groups to do 3 different short walks. Walks briefing
13pm - 15pm – Each of the Bushexplorers leads a walk from Newnes.
15pm - Close
Lunch – Thomas Ebersoll, the proprietor of Newnes Holiday Cabins, will make some complimentary wood fired pizzas, but also please bring BYO food and snacks. Coffee and tea will be available (by donation to Newnes Holiday Cabins). The numbers are strictly limited, so you must book by sending an email to yuri@bigci.org
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| 23 Jun, Sun 9:00AM |
Pigeon House Leisurely |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
| Sue T. |
This walk celebrates the installation of new easy-to-negotiate ladders (more like just steep steps now) making the magnificent views from the top of Pigeon House more accessible. The pace will be measured and Sue will provide all the encouragement you need to get to the top for lunch.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Milton 89272N
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| 23 Jun, Sun |
Royal NP – West to East |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
300m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Graham B. |
West to east traverse of the Royal starting at Loftus and finishing at Bundeena Ferry Terminal for the return trip by ferry and train.
Location: Royal NP
Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 15.
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| 24 Jun, Mon 9:03AM |
Dantes Glen |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Roslyn B. |
(Leader Changed) Roslyn Brown is leading the walk instead of Allan Porter. A circuit walk of North Lawson tracks entering and leaving from Hughes St. Creek crossings. Rough track in places. Some sections may be muddy.
Location: Lawson
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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| 24 Jun, Mon 10:30AM |
The Duck Hole |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Michael, Brian, Yuri and John would like to invite you to the launch of the new book, The Duck Hole, by Michael Keats and John Fox.The Duck Hole is a section of the Glenbrook Creek that has long been a popular bushwalking and swimming destination. Those who were observant would have noticed some infrastructure on the track down and at the water's edge and may have been curious about what its origins were.
The book includes many historic photographs and reads like a detective story. The authors set out to learn more about the historic infrastructure, and a systematic investigation was made. In the process, they refuted local folklore and discovered the real story behind a fascinating period of rail history in the Blue Mountains.
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| 24 Jun, Mon 9:00AM |
Whales |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
50m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
Let's go and enjoy both the coast and whatever whales we can find!!!!! Bring the long distance lenses and binoculars!!!!
Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12.
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| 25 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. This is a lovely picnic area and chance for a swim. Return by the main dirt road. Rough track and some steep sections both up and down.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20.
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| 25 Jun, Tue 9:48AM |
Penrith – Emu Plains – Penrith |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Walk via Nepean River Reserves. Cross Nepean River on the new Yandhai Nepean Crossing (opened 28 October 2018) then walk both sides of the Nepean River and return to Penrith for coffee. Drop out points possible. Streets, parks, cycleway, ups & downs. Train return to city from Penrith.
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| 25 Jun, Tue 9:12AM |
Prospect Resevoir |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Walk to Prospect Reservoir via the disused Sydney Water Canal. Mostly shared pathways with bike riders. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Parramatta Station.
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| 26 Jun, Wed 8:00PM |
Free Talk: Global pollution, Global solution |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
| Peter V. |
| Marine Scientist Sarah-Jo Lobwein will discuss #SwapfortheSea - simple solutions to avoid single use plastic pollution to stop the sea drowning in plastic, raising the awareness of contributing countries, communities and individuals, and marine conservation and empowering individuals and communities to change behaviour. An engaging look at a serious problem including the ‘hidden’ plastics we use, the true sources responsible for plastic pollution, the effects on marine life and humans, and easy preventative actions for individuals no matter where you live in the world.
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| 26 Jun, Wed 9:37AM |
Springwood Sassafras Gully |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
501m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Bob Shayler’s Group) Sylvia C. |
| Circuit walk. Lovely bush with a few creek crossings.
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| 26 Jun, Wed |
Stanwell Park to Helensburgh |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
17km |
290m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
From the station we will follow a variety of roads, fire trails and tracks to Helensburgh Station. We will visit Bald Hill, Coast Track, the historic Lilyvale Track and then cross the Hacking River. Continue following un-named tracks and easy off-track section along the river to the Hacking River Track. A short steep off-track section will lead us to a variety of tracks to the station. Cliff edges, loose surface, river crossings. Strict limits will apply. Book early.
Location: Garawarra SCA and Royal NP
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| 28 Jun, Fri 9:55AM |
Hourn Point |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Mount Piddington then take the trail out to Hourn Point. Take climbers track on return. Loose surface on trail. Steep sections. Rock scrambling.
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 15.
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| 29 Jun, Sat |
Stanwell Park to Otford |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
From station ascend the Goat Track and then follow the Princes Marina Track to Kellys Falls. Continue along a variety of un-named tracks and a steep off-track descent to Otford Road. Follow on paths to pick up link track to Bald Hill. Descend to old tunnel. Continue along coast tracks, faint at times, and scramble along coastal rocks until steep ascent. Follow gully and off-track section to Bulga huts. Side trip to large cave and then ascend to road for a steep descent on paths to Otford Station. Cliff edges, narrow ledges at height, rock hopping. Strict limits will apply. Book early.
Location: Royal NP and Illawarra
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| 29 Jun, Sat 9:15AM |
Wallaby and Ironbark Trails |
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Length |
8km |
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Lachlan Valley Branch |
| Peter C. |
Medium 8 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.
Location: Conimbla NP
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| 29 Jun, Sat 9:30AM |
Waverton Circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Gail S. |
| (Date Changed) Rescheduled from Tuesday 4/6/2019. Waverton - Coal Loader - Balls Head – Waverton. Streets, parks, ups and downs, bush. Coffee at Waverton, train return to city.
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| 30 Jun, Sun 9:28AM |
Barrenjoey to Gerringong: Section 11 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
22km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
| Geoffrey.L |
(Changed Transport Details) This week we are doing the last stage: from Minnamurra to Gerringong. We'll have a special morning tea when we give out awards. Bring a little something to share if you wish. You can exit at Kiama for a shorter walk. Slippery sections
Map: Gerringong Limit: 15.
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| 30 Jun, Sun |
Moffitt’s Gardens of Stone Celebration |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
| Celebrating Vernon Moffitt (1924-2001) & Joyce Moffitt (1930-1999), Strong Unionists, Strong Environmentalists with the installation of a commemorative plaque at State Mine Heritage Park, State Mine Gully Road, Lithgow. Travel to Lithgow - stay overnight - or catch 8:24am train departing Central to be picked up by coach at Lithgow Railway Station at 11:15am to see Lithgow's spectacular pagoda landscape at Dobbs Drift Lookout and then return to State Mine Heritage Park for a ceremony where Vern and Joyce will be remembered not only as revered coal mining unionists but also being the greatest advocates for protecting Lithgow's Gardens of Stone.
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| 30 Jun, Sun 9:00AM |
South Coast Islands 3 |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
| Mike J. |
Bowen Island. Park near Murrays Beach and walk the Governor Head Circuit for views over Bowen Island. After lunch drive to Hyams Beach to walk along the Instagram famous white beaches. Park entrance fees apply. Distance: 7km & 5km.
Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S, Huskisson 90274N, and Walks 25 & 23 in the Shoalhaven Walks by Gillian & John Souter
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| 1 Jul, Mon 9:35AM |
Fort Rock to Mt Victoria |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Visit Fort Rock and Mt Boyce Rock Climbers Cave on the way. Mostly follows the railway line with views to the west. Where old wooden steps once were, look for metal spikes remaining to trip you up.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 20.
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| 1 Jul, Mon 8:45AM |
North Head |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
160m |
Sydney Branch |
| Carole |
Circular walk from Manly wharf to North Head via Shelley Beach, Old School of Artillery, Hanging Swamp, Fairfax Lookout, North Fort (lunch), Q Station, Collins Flat, Little Manly. Joint walk with Bush club.
Location: Sydney Harbour NP
Map: Walking Coastal Sydney Limit: 15.
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| 2 Jul, Tue 9:19AM |
Glenbrook NP |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Walk to Mt Portal & return to station. Steep climbs & descents, fire trails (with loose rubble & slippery surfaces), bush tracks & roadways. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day.
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| 2 Jul, Tue 9:30AM |
Macquarie Pass – Cascade Circuit |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Mike M |
From the Cascades car park climb steeply beside the waterfall and continue to a service road. Descend via old forest trails. The second section of this walk is very steep with the need to hang on to tree roots etc for stability.
Some off-track traverse through fairly easy terrain.
Location: Macquarie Pass NP
Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20.
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| 2 Jul, Tue 9:48AM |
North Strathfield – Wangal Park – Burwood |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Streets, cycleways, lots of parks (including remediated quarry), mostly flat. Coffee in Burwood Park. Train return to city.
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| 3 Jul, Wed 9:30AM |
Parramatta Park |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Bob S. |
| (WOW) Ramble Parramatta Park. Options to extend.
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| 3 Jul, Wed 9:30AM |
South Pacific Heathland Reserve |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
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Milton Branch |
| Sheila B. |
| Meet at northern entrance on Dowling St at 9:30am. Coffee in Ulladulla on return.
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| 4 Jul, Thu 10:00AM |
Dee Why Beach to Narrabeen |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Margery W. |
| Walk via South Creek - Dee Why Wetlands - Narrabeen Lagoon - Jamieson Park. Streets, parks, reserves, wetlands. Bus return to city from Narrabeen.
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| 5 Jul, Fri 8:25AM |
Erskine Creek |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Out and back to Nepean Lookout along trail. Take Jack Evans Track to Erskine Lookout and then descend to Erskine Creek. Return same way. Poor track. Some off-track. Some rock hopping.
Location: Glenbrook
Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15.
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| 6 Jul, Sat 9:00AM |
Glow Worm Tunnel circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
This is a delightful and relatively easy walk starting from the Wolgan Valley Road and after a shortish climb of 200 metres we follow the old shale railway route to the Glow Worm Tunnel. Patches of rainforest plus a dry side canyon are worth exploring as are numerous pagodas on the plateau above the Pagoda Track. Torches needed in tunnel.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 15.
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| 6 Jul, Sat |
Perrys Lookdown Car Park Circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
600m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
Cars required to the start at the parking area. A circuit walk via Pulpit Rock, Govetts Leap, Junction Rock, Blue Gum Forest and finish with a long 400m steep ascent to Perrys. Multiple cliff edges, loose surface’s, creek crossings. Strict limits apply. Book early.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
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| 7 Jul, Sun |
Heathcoate NP Circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
200m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Graham B. |
(Date Changed) Circuit walk from Waterfall via Lake Toolooma, Kingfisher Pool, Myuna Pool and more. A great section of the park with plenty of water, we hope. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the 'Gong.
Location: Heathcote NP
Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 8.
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| 7 Jul, Sun 9:34AM |
Stanwell Park to Astimer |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
18km |
650m |
Sydney Branch |
| Bandula G. |
RSVP essential.Walk from Stanwell Park via Wodi Wodi Track to Austinmer. The first 2 km involves going slippery and very steep downhill on a track that's not in good condition. This is followed by a 1 km steep ascent of 250 m. The end involves climbing down ladder for 350m. However, your hard work will be rewarded with expansive views across Stanwell Park and Bald Hill. You may see hang gliders flying. It's not advisable to walk if the track is very wet. Contact leader in doubtful weather. slippery and very steep sections
Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 15.
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| 8 Jul, Mon 8:37AM |
Sun Valley and Florabella |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Chance to finish early or start late at Warrimoo Station. Walk down to Sun Valley and follow Sun Valley Trail to the old swimming pool. Climb up to Warrimoo Station and cross the highway. Follow Florabella and Pippas Passes to Blaxland. Some steep sections.
Location: Valley Heights
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20.
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| 9 Jul, Tue 9:29AM |
Garigal NP / Manly Dam Reserve |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Walk from Forestville via Engraving Track to Seaforth Oval, then to upper Manly Dam Reserve to Manly Vale. B-Line Bus return to city. Steep sections, rough & rocky bush tracks, steps, fire trails. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day.
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| 9 Jul, Tue 9:30AM |
Les Lambert Lookout |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9.5km |
300m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Keith W |
(Leader Changed) Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass Track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout. This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent.
Location: Budderoo NP
Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 20.
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| 10 Jul, Wed 10:05AM |
Grand Canyon, Blackheath |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Bob Shayler’s Group) Sophie A. |
| Beautiful scenery, rainforest, good bush track, steps up and down. Creek crossing. No need to contact leader.
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