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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. View |
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. View |
2 Jul, Tue 9:19AM | Glenbrook NP | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 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. View |
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. View |
2 Jul, Tue 9:48AM | North Strathfield – Wangal Park – Burwood | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Length | 8km | 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. View |
3 Jul, Wed 9:30AM | Parramatta Park | ||||
Length | 3km | Sydney Branch | |||
Bob S. | |||||
(WOW) Ramble Parramatta Park. Options to extend. View |
3 Jul, Wed 9:30AM | South Pacific Heathland Reserve | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 4km | Milton Branch | ||
Sheila B. | |||||
Meet at northern entrance on Dowling St at 9:30am. Coffee in Ulladulla on return. View |
4 Jul, Thu 10:00AM | Dee Why Beach to Narrabeen | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | 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. View |
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. View |
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. View |
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 View |
6 Jul, Sat 4:47PM | Rogaine – “Nychtophobia Buster” | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Branch | ||||
General Community Event | |||||
Event run by Run by NSW Rogaining Association. Choice of 2.5 or 5 hour event. See www.nswrogaining.org for information and entry - teams of 2-5 persons. View |
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. View |
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. View |
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. View |
9 Jul, Tue 9:40AM | Chiswick to Balmain | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 7km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F. | |||||
Some slight hills, river views. View |
9 Jul, Tue 9:29AM | Garigal NP / Manly Dam Reserve | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 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. View |
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. View |
10 Jul, Wed 10:05AM | Grand Canyon, Blackheath | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 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. View |
10 Jul, Wed 9:55AM | Kissing Point to Meadowbank | ||||
Length | 2km | Sydney Branch | |||
Bob S. | |||||
(WOW) Ramble from Kissing Point to Meadowbank. Options to extend. View |
10 Jul, 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 |
10 Jul, Wed | Wentworth Falls to Katoomba | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 18km | 600m | Illawarra Branch | |
Adrian J. | |||||
A classic walk with lots of variety and fabulous views. Starting at Wentworth Falls Station follow roads and paths to Conservation Hut. Descend and cross Lillians Bridge then ascend to skirt around the Fairmont Resort. Follow Sublime Point Road and locate good tracks to Gordon Falls, Leura Cascades and Leura Forest. Follow the Federal Pass to Furbers Steps and ascend to Katoomba Station. Lots of steps and ups and downs on this walk. Will alter exit point if Furbers steps are still closed. Multiple cliff edges, slippery loose surfaces. Strict limits apply, book early. Location: Blue Mountains NP View |
11 Jul, Thu 10:06AM | Middle Cove to Castlecrag | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Sophie A. | |||||
Walk via Harold Reid Reserve, Sugarloaf Track. Lovely bush views, good track with steps up and down. Walk back to Castlecrag. Bus return to Chatswood. View |
12 Jul, Fri 8:50AM | Gully off Victory Track | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 14km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Walk down Victory Track to where a gully was partially explored on our last visit by some members of the group. More time is allowed to explore the gully. Return to Victory Track and take probably Magdala Creek up to Springwood. Some rock scrambling. Some off-track. Slippery rocks. Small creek crossings. Leeches maybe. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View |
12 Jul, Fri | Koan Cave and Flying Carpet | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Park one car at GR 419 130 off Glowworm Tunnel Road and another car at GR 415 150. From the second car, take an old fire trail north west, then descend the Long Zig Zag Pass. Continue south east underneath the cliff line, visit the incredible Flying Carpet and then Koan Cave. Move generally south under the cliffs until the Koan Pass. Re-connect with the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View |
13 Jul, Sat | Western Escarpment of Wolgan Valley | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 7km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone region must be protected for future generations.
After placing vehicles at each end of the walk, leave from near Wolgan Gap Trig, climb to the top of the cliff line, then follow the ins and outs of the cliff line for about 7km. Stunning views. Location: wolgan state forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View |
14 Jul, Sun 8:29AM | Berowra to Wahroonga | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 24km | 1,100m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
RSVP essential. This walk starts at Berowra station with a steep descend, via Bobbins Head and ends with a relatively steep ascend to Wahronga station. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Berowra Valley NP Map: Berowra and kuringai Limit: 15. View |
14 Jul, Sun | Mittagong & Nattai NP | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 300m | Illawarra Branch | |
Graham B. | |||||
(Nearly fully booked) Lake Alexandra, 40' Falls, Boxvale Track to lookout and return. An interesting walk with some good views at the lookout. Some creek crossings which are usually easy. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers. Location: Nattai NP Limit: 15. View |
14 Jul, Sun 9:00AM | Ulladulla Foreshores | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Milton Branch | ||
Evelyn M. | |||||
From the South Pacific Headland Reserve follow coastal tracks to Mollymook Surf Club, then return including walks through Warden Headland Cultural Tracks and North Head One Track for All. View |
15 Jul, Mon 9:22AM | Round Walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Visit Katoomba Cascades, Reids Plateau and Round Walk with a side track to the base of the first drop of Katoomba Falls. Then follow Kedumba River up through The Gully. Wet and muddy sections of track. Steps and steep sections. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View |
16 Jul, Tue 9:07AM | Balmain | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 13km | Sydney Branch | ||
Shirley H. | |||||
Walk via Hawthorne Canal, Callan Park, Ballast Point & in the Balmain area. Some steep sections, steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Ferry or bus return to city from Balmain East Wharf. View |
16 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 400m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Geoff A. | |||||
Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve is between Bowral and Mittagong. The walk takes in views of Mt Gibraltar (highest point between Sydney and Canberra), Ninety Acre Hill Lookout and a track which winds through a beautiful fern gully. The track is sometimes overgrown and difficult to locate. Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View |
16 Jul, Tue 10:23AM | Mount Annan Botanic Gardens | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 7km | Macarthur Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C. | |||||
Leisurely walk near lakes and through gardens. Ups and downs, steps. Some unsealed and uneven tracks. Could be slippery or muddy after rain. Mostly well-formed walking surfaces, street walking. Bus return to Campbelltown Station, train return to city. Coffee somewhere (time permitting). View |
16 Jul, Tue 6:30PM | Wildlife at the Watering Hole | ||||
Branch | |||||
General Community Event | |||||
Join Richard Swain, an Aboriginal man and one of Australia's most experienced river guides as he takes you on a journey combining recent science and Aboriginal insights to combat the myths andmisconceptions surrounding the feral horses of the Snowy Mountains. Having spent his life in the Snowy Mountains, Richard is a passionate advocate for the protection of Kosciuszko National Park. More information at facebook.com/events/868263156841227/. View |
17 Jul, Wed 9:00AM | Garie Beach to Burning Palms | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 15km | 750m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
Circuit walk. Garie to Burning Palms, the Palm Jungle and back to Garie via Era (hills). Take in the beauty of the coast, the beaches, the inlets, the headlands and the escarpment as we explore the southern end of Royal National Park. It might be too cold to swim but this doesn't stop the surprises along the way. Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View |
17 Jul, Wed 9:30AM | Newtown to Campertown | ||||
Length | 3km | Sydney Branch | |||
Bob S. | |||||
(WOW) Ramble from Newtown to Campertown. View |
18 Jul, Thu 9:25AM | Rockdale to Brighton Le Sands | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Carol G. | |||||
Walk urban bush and parks to Brighton Le Sands for bus return to Rockdale Station, train return to city. View |
19-21 Jul, Fri (06:00AM)-Sun (17:00PM) | Skyline Traverse in Bylong Labyrinth | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Length | 30km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Strictly limited numbers. Private property access has been arranged. Day 1. Set up the shuffle. Walk from Spring Log Creek to Growee River south of Goat Mountain. Day 2. Climb Goat Mountain and complete a skyline traverse to Painted Rock on Lee Creek. Day 3. From Painted Rock to Growee Gulf. Finish the shuffle. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Growee 89324S and Talooby 89324N View |
20 Jul, Sat 10:14AM | Abbotsford to Bayview Park | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. | |||||
Walk via Hen & Chicken Bay. Streets, cycleways, paths, ups and downs, some steps. Mostly flat, lots of water views. Bus return to Burwood for coffee, train return to city. View |
20 Jul, Sat | Amphitheatre Creek | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Peter F. | |||||
Birds Rock Trail No 2 – Kestrel Point – Amphitheatre Creek – Carne Creek Lookdown – Amphitheatre Creek - Middle Ridge – Birds Rock Trail No 1. Fabulous views, creek walking with canyon like features, usually dry but possible wet feet. Fire trails, off-track with mild scrub, creek walking, minor scrambling. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View |
20 Jul, Sat 8:30AM | Mystery Mountain Traverse and Zobels Point | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 12km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
Mystery Mountain dominates the skyline from the Newnes area and is a mountain certainly worth climbing! There is a rough track after crossing the Wolgan River that takes you to the base of the cliff line followed by an amazing cliffline traverse that goes for almost 1500 metres, south towards Zobels Point.
Then a climb up onto the plateau where there will be time to explore the photgraphic opportunites amongst the pagodas. After that a descent down a gully will take us onto the the Wolgan River Trail back to our cars. Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S Limit: 15. View |
21 Jul, Sun 8:37AM | Heathcote to Bundeena | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 21km | 480m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
(Changed Transport Details) RSVP essential. We walk from Heathcote Station to Bundeena. An interesting walk through the unique flora and sandstone forests of the Royal National Park, passing through Audley Weir, Winifred Falls, Anice Falls, then on an overgrown track to Maianbar and then to Bundeena. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Royal NP Limit: 15. View |
21 Jul, Sun 9:00AM | Old Blotchy and Beyond | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Milton Branch | ||
Kevin R. | |||||
From the Termeil Roadhouse walk along the Old Highway to Ingolds Knob Lookout before following Boardinghouse Road and crossing the highway onto 18 Mile Peg Road. Complete a short loop walk and off-track diversion to reach Old Blotchy, a huge Spotted Gum. return to vehicles via forest roads. Car shuttle required. Map: Kioloa 89261N and Tabourie 89272S View |
22 Jul, Mon 7:23AM | Leura to Katoomba via Prince Henry Cliff Walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sophie A. | |||||
Great views, good tracks, steps up and down some street walking. View |
22 Jul, Mon | Mt Solitary Traverse | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 20km | 920m | Illawarra Branch | |
Adrian J. | |||||
Commencing from the locked gate on Kedumba Valley Road follow and pick up Mt Solitary walking track. Cross Kedumba River and follow very steep ascent, 770m, through Solitary Pass to Mt Solitary. Continue along with further steep sections and then descend the Korrowall Knife Edge. Continue along the Ruined Castle track and finish with a steep ascent up the Golden Stairs. Cliff edges and river crossing. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jamison 89302N and Katoomba 89301S View |
23 Jul, Tue 9:20AM | Gosford Reserves | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | Sydney Branch | ||
Shirley H. | |||||
Walk from Erina Heights to Gosford via Katandra & Rumbalara Reserves. Steep sections, fire trails, bush tracks, a long & strenuous (1.5km) climb to St Johns Lookout. Possible leeches during walk. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Finish at Gosford Shops. Train return to city. View |
23 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Hoddles Track, Saddleback Mountain | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | 700m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Joan L. | |||||
The walk commences at the top of Saddleback Mountain and descends steeply before ascending to Hoddles Track. The track leads along the cliff face and ascends up to enter Barren Grounds. The lunch spot provides beautiful views down to the coast. Rough track, very steep descents and ascents, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 20. View |
23 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Marayong to Doonside | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Length | 9km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. | |||||
Walk via Breakfast Creek - Lake Woodcroft. Streets, cycleways, paths, nice parklands and Lake Woodcroft. Mostly flat. Option to catch bus to Blacktown Station after 6.5km or 2km further walk to Doonside Station. Train return to city. View |
23 Jul, Tue 8:00PM | Native Bees | ||||
Branch | |||||
General Community Event | |||||
Talk on Native Bees. Event organised by STEP. View |
23-24 Jul, Tue-Wed | Wollangambe Crater | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 12km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Graham C. | |||||
Pack walk to one of my favourite campsites in a remote area beside the iconic Wollangambe River. Pagodas galore and great views from a rock feature known as "Centre of the Universe". Bring campfire goodies to share and warm winter woollies a very good idea. Expressions of interest pls Contact Leader, Joint with Bush Club Inc. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View |
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