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1 Aug, Thu 10:36AM |
Kincumba Mountain Reserve |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margery W. |
Rough tracks, climbs, rocks, views, tall forest. Climb to Honemans Rock, continue via Yanina Cave and track to Colin Watters Lookout and Nyari Lookout. Descend to Bronzewing Drive exit and Erina Fair. Bus return to Gosford, train return to Sydney.
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2 Aug, Fri |
Pagoda Spurs and Ravines West of Genowlan Gorge |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Park on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk down Genowlan Mountain Trail to about GR 255 329 and find a way up a north-south running defile. Check the pagodas around GR 255 332 and to the south of there. From here, check the ravine and slots to the north west, then walk out on the spur to the south at GR 2525 3300. Now, use the next defile to the west to descend and eventually return back to the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N
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2 Aug, Fri 8:55AM |
Woodford Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
(Mal’s Group) Bandula G. |
Follow a section of Coxs Road to Linden. Cross over the railway. Pass Kings Cave, Donohoes Grave to Caleys Repulse. Follow track to Paradise Pool. Then tracks back to Woodford Station. A very small amount of main road walking. Some rough, slippery and steep sections. Limit: 15.
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3 Aug, Sat 9:00AM |
Heathcote to Heathcote |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
650m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
Walk via Audley and the Uloola Ridge. Some of this area was treated in a hazard reduction burn in April. Let's see how it is going in the three months since that burn. Don't wear white clothes but take your time and we will look at the regrowth along the way Location: Royal National Park and Royal NP Limit: 12.
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3 Aug, Sat |
Otford to Waterfall |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
23km |
450m |
Illawarra Branch |
Adrian J. |
Steep climb from station onto the Coast Track. Follow to Burning Palms and ascend the Burgh Track to meet Bola Ridge. Follow along faint track and descend to Lady Carrington Drive. Follow Forest Island, Couranga and Uloola Tracks to station. River crossings, slippery conditions. Location: Royal NP Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S
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4 Aug, Sun |
Bargo River Gorge |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
200m |
Illawarra Branch |
Graham B. |
(Nearly fully booked) Illawarra Branch's annual visit exploring the wonders of the Bargo River and gorge with great views and rock formations. Rock hopping, river crossings. If river is high, walk will be adjusted to suit conditions. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers. Limit: 15.
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4 Aug, Sun 9:40AM |
Oxfam Trail: Section 2 Cowan to Berowra |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
900m |
Sydney Branch |
Bandula G. |
(Updated Details) The 100km Oxfam trail is part of the well-known Great North Walk and the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Track in the beautiful bushland of northern Sydney. Section 2 starts from Cowan Station and finishes at Berowra Station. This walk explores the ridges and valleys around Berowra Waters. There are plenty of excellent views, especially at Naa Badu Lookout and the many creek vantage points along the way. There are some solid climbs on this walk. Berowra Waters, in the middle of the walk, is a great place for lunch. Bring morning tea, lunch, snacks and water. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Berowra Valley NP Map: Berowra Limit: 15.
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5 Aug, Mon 9:35AM |
Popes Glen and Braeside Walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
380m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Popes Glen to Govetts Leap Lookout. Then Clifftop Track to Govetts Leap Creek and Barrow Lookout. Back to Blackheath via Braeside Walk. Wet and muddy sections of track. Rough track in places. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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6 Aug, Tue 9:43AM |
Georges River |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
Shirley H. |
Walk alongside the river to Simmos Beach Reserve. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus return to Glenfield Station. Roadways, fire trails (a steep descent on loose rubble with a slippery surface), bush tracks.
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6 Aug, Tue 9:44AM |
Liverpool – Chipping Norton Lakes |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Streets, parks, cycleway, water views. Coffee at Market Plaza Shops, bus return to Liverpool Station, train return to city.
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6 Aug, Tue 9:30AM |
Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Geoff A. |
The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls. Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley. The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points and along a fence line across a couple of small creeks to Crystal Pool. The water leaves the pool to fall over the escarpment into the valley below. Return by the same route. Rough and steep tracks, slippery rocks, fallen trees and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Morton NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20.
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7 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Curra Moors Circuit |
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Length |
12km |
200m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
August is the perfect time to return to Curra Moors and delight in the heath, the coast, the fresh air. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Otford 91294S Limit: 12.
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7 Aug, Wed 9:45AM |
Hunts Creek |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Fritz W. |
Full loop around Parramatta Lake, back to Pennant Hills Rd, near Kings School. A medium bush walk.
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7 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Mollymook Beach South to North/Return |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
Sheila B. |
Meet at Mollymook Beach Reserve Car park at 9am. Walk may be on beach or Mitchell Pde. Coffee at Beach Hut on return.
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8-22 Aug, Thu-Thu |
Tanzania and Kenya National Park Tour |
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Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
(Fully Booked) This remarkable journey is truly all encompassing, including the best safari and wildlife viewing in Kenya and Tanzania whilst returning at night to superb permanent tented camps and lodges. Including all the areas frequented by the migration on their annual route, you will have the best opportunity to witness one of the most spectacular wildlife sightings in the world. Some of the highlights include... Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks, Ngororongoro Crater, the world famous Serengeti National Park as well as the Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park. With a wonderful variety of wildlife, village culture and adventure with some walking involved, this is a truly unforgettable experience. Contact the leader for full details. Limit: 12.
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9 Aug, Fri 8:50AM |
North Faulconbridge Wander |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Walking next to the highway. Out and back to Highland Road. Hopefully find remains of old saw mill. Visit Ticehurst Park. Some rough steep sections. Highway noise. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15.
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11 Aug, Sun 9:00AM |
Conjola to Narrawallee Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
Kathy M. |
Park cars at end of road at Conjola Beach. A circuit walk including beaches, headlands, Narrawallee inlet from the ocean to the mangroves upstream, Burrawang forest under wonderful Old-man banksias, and a few big old stumps harking back to logging early last century. Map: Milton 89272N
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11 Aug, Sun 9:36AM |
Oxfam Trail: Sections 3 Berowra to Bobbin Head and on to Mt Kuring-Gai |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
21km |
850m |
Sydney Branch |
Bandula G. |
(Updated Details) Berowra to Bobbin Head is section 3 of the 100km Oxfam trail which is along the well-known Great North Walk and the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Track in the beautiful bushland of northern Sydney. We start at the Berowra station, walk along the Benowie Track, head up Lyrebird Gully to Mt. Kuring-gai, then descend towards Cowan Creek on the Mt. Kuring-gai Track, continue alongside the water's edge and finish the section at Bobbin Head and then go back to Mt Kuring-gai Station. You would have the option to leave at Bobbin Head, walk along Bobbin Head Road to the Ku-Ring-Gai Creative Arts High School bus stop and take the 577 bus to Turramurra Station. This walk is one of the most pleasant in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, with great views over the water as well as nice views from the ridge at Berowra. We would pass through Apple Tree Bay and stop at the cafe for a cuppa in Bobbin Head before heading off to the Mt Kuring-Gai station. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase Limit: 15.
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11 Aug, Sun |
Western Sydney Harbour |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
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Sydney Branch |
Roger T. |
Have you heard of the Boreen, the Riverview Rotunda, Badangi Reserve and Sawmillers. If you haven’t then you have never done this walk which is along Sydney Harbour’s shoreline all the way from North Ryde to the Bridge with 75% in bushland. It links up all the shoreline reserves, some well known, others remote. Map: Lane Cove Council Reserve track map and street directories
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12 Aug, Mon 8:55AM |
Bulls Camp |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Visit rocky outcrop at the end of Beauford St. Along the highway to look at the history of Bulls Camp and some railway relics. Some litter is to be expected. Location: Woodford Map: Springwood 90304S and Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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13 Aug, Tue 9:30AM |
Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
17km |
630m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
David W. |
The walk follows the Budderoo Fire Trail for 6kms to a locked gate on the right. Through the gate is a relatively unused fire trail which deteriorates to a single track leading to Gerringong Creek. Follow the creek along to the falls. Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 15.
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13 Aug, 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.
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13 Aug, Tue 8:50AM |
Lane Cove |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
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Sydney Branch |
Shirley H. |
A circuit walk via Stringybark Creek Reserve, Blackman Park, Lovetts, Burns Bay & Tambourine Bay Reserves. Moderate pace, carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish at Lane Cove Bus Interchange, buses to Wynyard Lang Park York St or Chatswood Station. Steep sections, rough & rocky bushtracks, possible slippery surfaces, steps.
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13 Aug, Tue 10:25AM |
Murrua Track |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B. |
Short street walk, then easy bush tracks with ups & downs. Hopefully lovely wildflowers. Bus return to Turramurra, train return to city. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
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14 Aug, Wed 10:22AM |
Blackheath |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Sydney Branch |
Sophie A. |
(Cancelled) Blackheath - Pulpit Rock - Popes Glen - Blackheath. Great views, some road, bush tracks, one creek crossing steps up and down.
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14 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Florance Head |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Milton Branch |
Fiona S. |
Drive to car park on Little Forest Plateau. Walk is mainly on track with a few diversions through scrub to points of interest. Brilliant views over Milton and to Pigeonhouse. Wildflowers galore. Bring morning tea to enjoy at lookout. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N
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14 Aug, 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'Donoghues Irish Pub, 99 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains.
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15 Aug, Thu 9:40AM |
Wollstonecraft to Waverton |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A. |
Walk via Berry Island. An easy paced walk through typical Sydney Bush so close to Sydney. Some stairs up & down. Coffee at Waverton, train return to city.
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16 Aug, Fri 9:35AM |
Centennial Glen Creek |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Fort Rock then Centennial Glen. Then out and back on Centennial Pass. Some exposure. Wet rocks and mud. Some rough going on obscure track. Creek crossings. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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16 Aug, Fri |
Little Capertee Creek and the Plateau to the South |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
14km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
From the camping ground at Newnes, walk along Little Capertee Creek to about GR 380 250, then climb to plateau top, head east to about GR 390 250 and descend a tributary creek. Return to Newnes camping ground. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S
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17-18 Aug, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (15:00PM) |
Overnight Kayak and Camp Berrilee to Marramarra NP |
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Length |
28km |
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Sydney Branch |
Kris M. |
(Cancelled) Joint activity with the Bush Club. Contact leader for details. We will kayak from the Berrilee boat ramp to the twin beaches for morning tea then on to Marramarra Creek and Marramarra Camp ground. We will have lunch, explore the area and camp overnight for a return the same way the next day. All gear and drinking water must be carried. Own kayak, PFD and transport required. This trip is weather dependent. We are crossing open water so care must be taken. Other craft may be encounted and there are areas of oyster leases to be negotiated. Location: Marramarra NP and Berowra Creek Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 10.
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17 Aug, Sat |
Silkpod Point and Silkpod Gorge |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Park the cars on Fire Trail No. 4 off Sunnyside Ridge Road, at about GR 402 078. Head south east into a gorge and down to the junction with Carne Creek. Continue downstream and explore 2-3 other ravines running north before reconnecting with the cars. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N
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17 Aug, Sat 9:19AM |
The Ponds Walk: Carlingford – Rydalmere |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Streets, parks, reserves, tracks, bush, ups & downs, steps. May be muddy / slippery after rain. Coffee at Rydalmere, bus to city.
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18 Aug, Sun 9:00AM |
Bawley Beach to Meroo Point |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Milton Branch |
Kathy M. |
Track and beach walk from Bawley Beach to Meroo Point, return via Nuggan Point. Map: Tabourie 89272S and Kioloa 89261N
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18 Aug, Sun 7:00AM |
Corang River Lagoon & Lower Cascades |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
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Milton Branch |
Kevin R. |
From Wog Wog Car park follow the Corang Peak then Corang Lagoon tracks to the lower cascades for lunch and billy tea (and a quick dip if you are brave/silly enough!) Return via same route. Alternate walk to Corang Arch if there are access problems. Map: Corang 89273N
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18 Aug, Sun 8:38AM |
Oxfam Trail: Section 4 |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
21km |
500m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Angelo E. |
Bobbin Head to St Ives. The 100 km trail features the well-known Great North Walk and the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Track in the beautiful bushland of northern Sydney. Section 4 starts from Bobbin Head and finish at St Ives Showground. We walk from Mt Kuring-gai Station to start of section at Bobbin Head and finish at the Wildflower garden. Then we catch a bus back to Wynyard. Angelo will be leading some sections of the Great North Walk. Join this walk so that we get to know each other better. Bring snacks and drinks. Slippery sections. Limit: 15.
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19 Aug, Mon 8:51AM |
Lawsons Long Alley |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Bell to Mt Victoria via Hartley Vale and Lawsons Long Alley. Cars on narrow road down to Hartley Vale. Location: Bell Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 20.
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20 Aug, Tue 9:30AM |
Ahearns Lookout |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
500m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
David W. |
Ahearns Lookout is found by following the beginning of Starlights Track. Take a left fork leading to Rocky Waterholes Lookout and just past this junction look for a right turn which meanders along the ridge to Ahearns Lookout. This gives views over the Nattai with Mt Jellore easily identified. Return by the same route. Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20.
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20 Aug, Tue 7:00PM |
Bushwalking NSW AGM |
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Branch |
Bushwalking NSW |
Topic: Back from the brink. Past president of the Northern Rivers Bushwalkers Club, Bill Boyd, reveals how they grew the club from 15 members to 300 members – and the vibrant, thriving club it is today with 365 activities a year!
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20 Aug, Tue 10:22AM |
Greystanes to Central Gardens |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Walk via Viaduct - Lower Prospect Canal Park. Streets, cycleways, parks, ups & downs, historic viaduct, nice bush. Time to explore the impressive Central Gardens. Bus to Parramatta, train to city.
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20 Aug, Tue 9:34AM |
Knapsack Reserve |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Shirley’s Group) Jim W. |
Walk via the former Lucasville Station (Historic Rail Route), Elizabeth & Marges Lookouts & Lennox Bridge finishing at Glenbrook Station. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, steps, bushtracks, rough & rocky sections.
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21 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Fitzroy Falls Rim Tracks |
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Milton Branch |
Elaine R. |
Led by Elaine & Jon Rigter. Come and do one or both of the Rim Walks (most have only walked one of the walks!) at Fitzroy Falls when the wildflowers should be out and the water is flowing. BYO morning tea and lunch or buy it at the NPWS cafe. Easy to medium tracks. NB National Parks entry fee.
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21 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Milsons Point to Waverton |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
Walk via Balls Head. It's surprising just how many parks one can find around Sydney and just how much history they contain. This half day meander can be extended into all types of corners as we look at the western side of the Harbour Bridge. Location: North Sydney
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21 Aug, Wed 9:30AM |
Paddington to Central |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
Bob S. |
(WOW) Ramble from Paddington to Central.
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23-25 Aug, Fri-Sun |
Lee Creek and Bylong Labyrinth |
Grade:6/6 |
Length |
24km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
A 3-day adventure. From a base camp at Lee Creek, explore the surrounding wild terrain of Bylong Labyrinth. Further details to be advised. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Growee 89324S and Talooby 89324N
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23 Aug, Fri 8:28AM |
Warrimoo Wander |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
14km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Rickard Rd to Lookout. Check out trail we saw motor bikes on last year. Creek crossings. Rough tracks. Steep sections. Some rock scrambling. Some off-track maybe. Motor bikes hopefully not encountered this time. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15.
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