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24 Sep, Tue 8:02AM |
Spit to Manly |
Grade:3/6 |
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250m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Sue M. |
Scenic walk through bush and coast with lovely views of Middle Harbour and Sydney Harbour. Quite a few steep steps and descent to Manly. Hurried pace in order to catch 4pm train home. A lovely walk in the middle of suburbia. Even walk, few rocks and up and down bush track. Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 12.
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24 Sep, Tue 10:01AM |
Sylvan Grove Native Garden |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C. |
Tracks, ups & downs, some steps, hopefully native flowers and orchids. Lovely bush. Bus return or walk to Panania, coffee at Panania, train to city.
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24 Sep, Tue 8:00AM |
Tempe Wetlands |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
3km |
20m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
(Date Changed) A morning photography session in and around Tempe Wetlands and incorporating parts of Wolli Creek and the Cooks River. Limit: 10.
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25 Sep, Wed 8:00PM |
Documentary Screening: Cultivating Murder |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
Peter V. |
Filmmaker Gregory Miller began making the documentary Cultivating Murder soon after the murder of OE&H compliance officer, Glen Turner near Moree in 2014. The film follows the murder trial and conviction of Ian Turnbull, a major rural producer form Croppa Creek. It also reveals the large scale illegal land clearing that was taking place at the time, and questions whether the amount of land in NSW under cultivation is already too much. At the time of the court case the NSW Government set about changing the entire environmental legislation and introduced the new Bio Diversity Act, which is largely based on self assessment principals which are not beneficial for the environment and biodiversity in the state. The screening of the film will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker.
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25 Sep, Wed 8:40AM |
Patonga to Woy Woy |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
Marilyn C. |
Start along the shoreline at Patonga and walk in beautiful bushland in Brisbane Water National Park. Enjoy spring flowers including Waratahs and native rose.Enjoy water views of the Hawkesbury, Broken Bay and Woy Woy Bay. Comfortable pace. Finish at Woy Woy station. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Gosford 91312S
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25 Sep, Wed 9:00AM |
Ulladulla Headland & Rockshelf |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
Wendy |
Walk around the headland to the lighthouse and continue along the cliff-top track until we reach the steps down to the rock shelf. Return to car park via the rock shelf and stairs. Wear shoes that you are willing to get wet. Coffee afterwards.
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25 Sep, Wed 9:00AM |
Wentworth Falls Loop |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
650m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
By now the wildflowers in the mountains will be looking delightful and there are always waterfalls to enjoy! Limit: 12.
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26 Sep, Thu |
Engadine, Lucas Heights and Barden Ridge Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Illawarra Branch |
Adrian J. |
Car transport from station will be arranged to the start. Descend to Woronora River with a scramble over the pipeline. Follow the river and ascend 150m then cross New Illawarra Road. Follow the Barden Creek circuit along a variety of tracks. Return to start location. Great views and impressive rock formations throughout this walk. Cliff edges, slippery loose conditions and river crossings. Location: Sutherland Shire Map: Campbelltown 90291N and Port Hacking 91294N
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27 Sep, Fri |
Capertee Creek Gorge to Little Capertee Creek |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Walk via 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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27 Sep, Fri 8:14AM |
Emu Plains to Glenbrook |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
180m |
Sydney Branch |
(Mal’s Group) Janet R. |
Starting at Emu Plains Station. Cross river at Yandhai Nepean Crossing, walk through Tench Reserve, recross river and up to Lapstone. Cross under GWH to zigzag railway line. Knapsack Bridge, Elizabeth Lookout, Lennox Bridge, Mt Sion, Glenbrook Lagoon finishing at Glenbrook. One steep hill. Map: Penrith 90303N and Springwood 90304S Limit: 20.
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28 Sep, Sat 9:00AM |
Barren Grounds |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
20km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
(Date Changed) Enjoy spring in the southern highlands. Bring a camera and enjoy the wildflowers and possibly the birds! Location: Barren Grounds NR Limit: 12.
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28 Sep, Sat |
Cake Cave |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8.5km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Peter F. |
Sunnyside Ridge – Carne Creek Tributary – Cake Cave – Van Lierops Crack – Cash Ridge – Birds Rock. Not a long walk but a very interesting area with surprising features. Mainly off-track, mild scrub, some fire trail, creek crossing. Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12.
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28-30 Sep, Sat (08:00AM)-Mon (16:00PM) |
Colo Meroo |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
24km |
580m |
Sydney Branch |
Richard T. |
A 3-day full pack walk from Mountain Lagoon to camp at Colo Meroo on the Colo River. Lovely scenery and a great campsite in the valley near the river. We spend a full day and two nights at the campsite to enjoy the area. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 15.
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28 Sep, Sat 9:26AM |
Engadine – Sutherland |
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 a steep climb up to Sutherland Station. Coffee at Sutherland, train return to city.
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28 Sep, Sat 8:30AM |
Pisgah Rock Track – Dadder Cave – Monkey Ropes Creek |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
7km |
180m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
A wonderful day walk on our doorstep of Sydney with the promise of a swim in the beautiful pool in Erskine Creek. I want to check out Dadder Cave so the walk will only be on trails until the bottom of the Pisgah Rock Track then boulder hopping up the creek. Rock hopping along the creek and rock scrambling up Mnkey Ropes Creek. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15.
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28 Sep, Sat |
Refuge Bay, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Roger T. |
We follow the Topham Track to its end and then keep going off-track till we hit the shoreline of Refuge Bay, part of Broken Bay. We then walk along the low tide sand flats to the celebrated Waterfall Beach where Z Force was based during WW2. A water taxi then takes us to America Bay where we climb a hill to the return track to the road past a lovely swimming hole. This is a short but very scenic walk on a route not often walked. Limit: 16.
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29 Sep, Sun 8:30AM |
Maddens Plains |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
200m |
Illawarra Branch |
Col M. |
Follow tracks from Darkes Forest to the Bullock Track junction overlooking Stanwell Park and return. Coastal and forest views. Limit: 16.
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29 Sep, Sun 9:00AM |
South Coast Islands 4 |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
Helen M. |
Walk on beaches, bush tracks, rock platforms and quiet back streets to explore the coast line from Washerwomans Beach to lake Conjola entrance and out to Green Island. Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S and Cunjurong Point 90273N
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29 Sep, Sun 8:56AM |
The Great North Walk: Section 4 |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
23km |
750m |
Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
Hornsby to Mt Kuring-gai. This section of the Great North Walk starts from Hornsby Train Station and winds down along the Blue Gum Walk into Fishponds and along Berowra Creek. The walk passes through the Tunks Ridge Reserve and then into Galston Gorge. From here the walk keeps following the Berowra Creek through the Crosslands campsite to Calna Creek, and then up to Mt Kuring-gai. Steep and slippery sections. A few creek crossings. Need to watch out for some of the unsteady stepping stones at Galston Gorge Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase Limit: 15.
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1 Oct, Tue 10:18AM |
Garrawarra SRA & Heathcote NP |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
Shirley H. |
Walk to Waterfall Station via Cawleys Ridge & Camp Coutts. Steep sections, rough & rocky bushtracks, creek crossings, fire trails. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day.
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1 Oct, Tue 9:30AM |
Old Argyle Road circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
625m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Joan L. |
This is a circuit walk along Old Argyle Road into Penrose State Forest. Circle back through the forest crossing the upper reaches of Paddys River to return to Old Argyle Road. Rough track, creek crossings, need sandals or alternative footwear. Location: Bundanoon Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20.
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1 Oct, Tue 10:24AM |
Penshurst – Hurstville Grove – East Oatley |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Macarthur Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C. |
Walk via Poulten Park, Oatley Park Memorial Walkway, Moore Reserve (option of lunch at Oatley Pleasure Grounds depending on weather - there will be a steep decline and exit on a sealed path which we will take very slowly). Some water views, streets and lots of reserve walking, some well-formed bush tracks. Lots of uneven surfaces, ups and downs, steps. Could be some muddy and/or slippery sections if recent rain. Coffee option, train return from Oatley Station.
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2 Oct, Wed 10:00AM |
East Balmain to White Bay |
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Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
WOW. Ramble 4 km. Options to extend.
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2 Oct, Wed 9:33AM |
Sefton to Granville along Duck Creek |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
75m |
Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Sue W |
Initially some streets and then along good paths along the Duck River to find chook colonies on the way.
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2 Oct, Wed 9:00AM |
Wallumarra Track and extensions |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
500m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
This walk will begin at Forest Island Path, extend along Lady Carrington Drive to Palona Brook and then return to walk along Bola Creek and along the Walumarra Track before returning to the cars. Depends on the weather but could be slippery and might be a few leeches .... Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Otford 91294S Limit: 12.
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3 Oct, Thu 10:45AM |
Gosford – Kariong – Mt Penang Parklands |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margery W. |
Streets, paths, native garden, swamphen walk, ups & downs. Bus return to Gosford, train return to city. Coffee somewhere.
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4-7 Oct, Fri (09:00AM)-Mon (11:00AM) |
Namadgi National Park |
Grade:3/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Namadgi National Park with its wonderful array of habitats is a great place to explore! Fantastic boulder ridges, alpine frost hollows and bountiful swamps are just a few worth seeing on its expansive system of tracks. This is a car based camp, costing $10 a person per night at the comfortable Honeysuckle Creek Campsite, only a short drive from the nations capitol. I expect to also visit Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve during our stay as lots of wildlife worth spotting within its confines. Optional rock scrambling. Map: Corin Dam 86261N and Rendezvous Creek 86261S Limit: 25.
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4 Oct, Fri 8:55AM |
Wilsons Glen |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Explore various fire trails and tracks in the area. Mostly out and back. Rock scrambling and creek crossings. Some off-track is a possibility. Location: Woodford Map: Jamison and Katoomba Limit: 15.
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5-7 Oct, Sat-Mon |
A 3-day Pack Walk |
Grade:6/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Route to be advised later on, based on water availability and other factors. Watch short notice announcements. Location: Wollemi NP Limit: 6.
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5 Oct, Sat |
Caves Beach to Munmorah SCA |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
Greg L. |
Caves Beach - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah SCA. Great coastal walking with interesting beaches and inlets. One way walk with possible swims along the way. Location: Munmorah SCA Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S Limit: 10.
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5 Oct, Sat 10:21AM |
Windsor Exploration |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Gail S. |
Very easy, nearly all flat. Morning tea stop then some history and walk to Deerubbun Park along River to bridge, George Street. Lunch at The Terrace. After coffee stop walk back to Windsor Station for train return to city (every 30 mins).
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7 Oct, Mon 9:07PM |
North Lawson to Hazelbrook |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
525m |
Sydney Branch |
(Mal’s Group) Janet R. |
Public Holiday train timetable after Day light saving. Walk Lawson, Empire Pass, various falls to Hazelbrook. Steps, rough, some steep parts. Map: Katoomba 89301S
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8 Oct, Tue 9:30AM |
Beasleys Lookout |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
7km |
200m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Geoff A. |
The walk follows Winters Fire Trail to Beasleys Lookout giving views towards Sydney looking down on the M5 Motorway. From the top an indistinct track leads down to the Nattai River. After crossing the river a well formed track leads to Lake Alexandra. Rough track, slippery rocks, river crossing steep descent. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 15.
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8 Oct, Tue 10:21AM |
Castle Cove – Castlecrag |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Sydney Branch |
Shirley H. |
Walk via Nth Arm & Harold Reid Reserves, to Castlecrag. Steep sections, steps, bushtracks rough & rocky sections, possible slippery surfaces. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish buses to Chatswood or city.
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8 Oct, Tue 10:00AM |
Kangaroo Valley Mountain-Bike |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
35km |
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Milton Branch |
Leslie R. |
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ride on cycleways, quiet sealed and gravel roads through scenic Kangaroo Valley following the upper Kangaroo River. Lunch at Flatrock pool and return same route. Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S
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8 Oct, Tue 9:30AM |
Rouse Hill Tracks Circuit |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F. |
Circuit walk from Rouse Hill Metro Station.
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9 Oct, Wed |
Highlights of Waterfall Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
375m |
Illawarra Branch |
Adrian J. |
Circuit walk to include a climb to Mt Westmacott and visiting Lake Toolooma and Kingfisher Pool. Lots of time for a swim. Finish by following the Bullawarring and Mooray Tracks back to the station. Good views of Heathcote National Park and a few nice waterfalls. Cliff edges, slippery loose conditions. Creek crossings. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Appin 90291S and Royal NP
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9 Oct, Wed 10:00AM |
Huntleys Point to Hunters Hill |
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Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
WOW. Ramble 4 km. Options to extend.
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9 Oct, Wed 9:00AM |
Nuggan Pt, Meroo Headland |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Milton Branch |
Wendy |
Walk to Nuggan Point from Meroo Head Campsite. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches. Expected return at 1:30pm. Coffee at Ulladulla.
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9 Oct, Wed 9:10AM |
Penrith Great River Walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
Denise S. |
(Date Changed) Walk from Penrith Station to Nepean River to walk Great River Loop and return to Penrith Station. Location: Nepean River
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9 Oct, Wed 11:45AM |
Walkers get together |
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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'Donohues Irish Pub, 90 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains
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10 Oct, Thu 9:56AM |
Ryde Park – Wallumatta Nature Reserve |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Ryde Park - Canon Bicentennial Walk - Field Of Mars Wildlife Refuge - Wallumatta Nature Reserve. Streets, parks, bush tracks, ups and downs, steps, boardwalks. Hopefully lots of wildflowers out. Lunch at lower end of reserve, then climb back up to East Ryde and complete circuit of Wallumatta Nature Reserve. Bus return to city / Macquarie Centre (coffee stop).
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11 Oct, Fri |
Glen Trig |
Grade:6/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Early start. From the Glen Davis Camping ground, climb to the top of Glen Trig via the canyon route. Return the same way. Stunning views of the Wolgan and Capertee Valleys. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory for the leader. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Morgan 89311S and Gospers Mountain 89311N
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11 Oct, Fri 9:08AM |
Long Angle and Cripple Creeks |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
320m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
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 90304S Limit: 15.
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12 Oct, Sat |
Asgard Plateau |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Peter F. |
Victoria Falls Road – Valhalla Head Fire Trail – Folkvangr Head – Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp – Asgard Swamp Mine – Asgard Fire Trail - Victoria Falls Road. This is a walk to two heads, a swamp, an abandoned mine and fabulous views. We will visit a head not often seen. My previous attempts to do this walk were thwarted by heat or rain. Track, off-track with mild scrub, cliff edges, creek crossing and fire trail. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12.
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12-13 Oct, Sat (09:00AM)-Sun (16:00PM) |
Part of Six Foot Track |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
20km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Richard T. |
An easier pack walk in the Megalong Valley along a section of the Six Foot Track. Lovely scenery and a great campsite next to the Cox River. Good introduction to full pack walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15.
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14 Oct, Mon 9:00AM |
Maitland Bay Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
365m |
Sydney Branch |
Carole |
Palm Beach ferry at 9am to Wagstaffe, Box Head, Putty Beach (Kilcare), Maitland Bay, Marie Byles Lookout, Hardys Bay, Pretty Beach, Wagstaffe. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Bouddi NP and Central Coast Map: CMA Broken Bay Limit: 15.
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14 Oct, Mon 9:29AM |
Medlow Bath to Grand Canyon |
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Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Old coach road to Grand Canyon from Medlow Bath. A lot of trail and road walking. A few awkward moves on descent into Grand Canyon. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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15 Oct, Tue 9:30AM |
Barren Grounds Flying Fox & Cooks Nose |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
David W. |
Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley. The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout, a wonderful lunch spot. On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views. Rough track often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20.
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15 Oct, Tue 10:48AM |
Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Streets, paths, ups & downs, steps, hopefully lots of wildflowers blooming. Bus return to Miranda, coffee at Miranda, train to city.
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