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4 Jan, Wed 8:45AM Springwood circuit via Glenbrook Creek and Sharks Head Cave
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  420m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked) WALK CHANGED. From Springwood Station, join the Magdala Gully track, turn off to the right, walk along Valley Rd, then Sassafras Gully Road on to Sassafras Gully Track on to Victory Track down to Glenbrook Creek where we will have morning tea and if you want to get into the water to cool off. Continue along the track to Perch Ponds and up to Sharks Head Cave for Lunch and return via Magdala Gully Track to Springwood Station. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

6 Jan, Fri 9:00AM The Alphabet Series: “P”…Parramatta History Walk
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.From Parramatta Station we follow streets and walk through parkland to see some early Australian Colonial History and more recent history. The leader's comments will be brief. There are numerous notice boards to view and some buildings that may be open for inspection IF walkers so wish. Entry fees may apply.   Street crossings. Cyclists on walkway/cycleways.
Location: Parramatta
Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 20. View

7 Jan, Sat 8:00AM Tarpien rock~Prince Henry cliff walk~Leura Cascades~Leura Forest~Federal Pass~Golden Stairs~Cliff Drive
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  400m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.This is a walk all on tracks that will take us to numerous lookouts, waterfalls and places of interest, including the stunning Leura Forest,the gorgeous Leura Cascades and finishing on Cliff drive,which will be accessed by the new Narrowneck walkers track. lots of steps
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Katoomba 89301S View

8 Jan, Sun 8:00AM 20km plus walk series : Circular Quay to Bondi Junction
Grade:4/6 Length 30km  500m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Highlights:
  • Water front
  • Botanical Garden
  • Expensive real estate of Sydney
  • Rose Bay Heritage walk
  • Strickland House Estate
  • Parsley Bay Reserve
  • Nudist beach
  • Southhead
  • Lighthouses
  • The Gap
  • Spectacular Sydney Harbour views
  • Spectacular landscape
  • World famous Bondi Beach where you are invited to have a drink to cool down.
Steep and slippery sections. View

8 Jan, Sun Tootie Cascades via Long Ridge
Grade:5/6 Length 9km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEarly start. Swimming opportunities along the way. Private property access has been arranged. Leave a few cars at GR 813 011 on T3 Trail and drive to the near end of Long Ridge Trail, GR 790 996. Walk north west and descend Long Ridge Knife-edge to Tootie Creek via Tootie Arch and Sombrero Hat Cave. Follow Tootie Creek downstream for about 4 km, until Tootie Cascades. Take the ridge to the south east to join with T3 walking track and from there, with the cars. About 9 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

9 Jan, Mon 8:25AM Duck Hole to Blue Pool
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  270m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked) Walk to Station St and descend to Duck Hole. Cross over Glenbrook Creek beyond Kanuka Brook. There is no track, but we follow Glenbrook Creek down to Blue Pool. Glenbrook Creek is crossed here. Return to Glenbrook Station. Quite a long section of off track. Crossing Glenbrook Creek could involve a small leap. Wet or sandy rocks can be slippery.
Location: Glenbrook
Map: Penrith View

9 Jan, Mon 10:00AM Little Digger Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  180m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Updated Details) This walk takes tree lined streets to the east of Roseville, then follows tracks to Middle Harbour before returning uphill via Moores Creek and the delightful Little Digger track and returns to Roseville. Hazards: Steps, creek crossings, slippery if wet.
Location: Roseville
Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 14. View

9 Jan, Mon 9:42AM Little Zig Zag
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  420m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) Nothing to do with railways, it was an 1876 pass down to the Kanimbla Valley. Note 420m ascent and descent. Walk feels longer than 8km. Visit Ross Cave, Bede Lookout, Pulpit Rock, Little Zig Zag, Rienits Pass, Wilson Glen and back past Ross Cave. Old track, poorly maintained. In a couple of places, a slip would not be good. Muddy in places.
Location: Mount Victoria
Map: Mt Wilson and Hartley Limit: 20. View

11 Jan, Wed 9:30AM Bundeena to Little Marley
Grade:3/6 Length 11km Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk from Bundeena via Coast Track to Little Marley and return by inland trail.
Location: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

11 Jan, Wed 8:38AM Engadine to Heathcote via Kangaroo Creek
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  295m Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walking the Engardine Track down to Kangaroo Creek, then following the creek up. Possible swim at Olympic pool alone the way, or at Karloo pool before walking back to Heathcote Station via Karloo Track. The section below Olympic pool has multiple creek crossings and the track can be difficult to follow. This walk has been done in the opposite direction before, this way the flat and hot section near Engadine is done in the morning while cooler. Descending to the lowest part of Kangaroo Creek first and then slowly ascending up the creek. Swim to cool off or just dip your feet in before final walk up track to station. Hazards: Creek crossings with slippery rocks.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Royal NP Limit: 12. View

11 Jan, Wed 11:30AM Walkers get together
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
Location: Emu Plains View

13 Jan, Fri 9:01AM The Alphabet Series: “A”..An artistic, architectural and engineering stroll
Grade:1/6 Length 7km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.
Leader: Heather Lakiss. (RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
An easy stroll  from St Peters station through Sydney Park , several other parks, explore South Eveleigh redevelopment taking in little parks and artistic designs, pass by Carriageworks, Locomotive Street and on to Redfern Station. Carriageworks is a multi-arts urban cultural precinct located at the former Eveleigh Railway Workshops in Redfern, Sydney, Australia. Carriageworks showcases contemporary art and performing arts, as well as being used for filming, festivals, fairs and commercial exhibitions. Highlights : Jenny Kee's The Aunties (Sydney Festival) Community Garden, Ponds, Water birds, Stepping stones, Gumnut hideouts, Happy tears, locomotives, engineering of yesteryear, Exhibition, historic buildings, Kylie Kwong's restaurant, optional lunch.   View

14 Jan, Sat 8:30AM Carrington falls – Missingham steps circuit
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  420m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Date Changed) Carrington Falls - Stevos pass - Kangaroo river - Missingham steps circuit. This spectacular circuit takes in some of the most beautiful rainforested river country in NSW, with plenty of pools for swimming when we reach the Kangaroo river at the half way point. Ive graded this a 4 which is to the base of the rough track to the river. However if you want to get to the base of the falls its a 5. So experienced walkers only. Rock scrambling and rock hopping.
Location: Budderoo National Park
Map: budderoo View

14 Jan, Sat From Camp Creek to East Creek via Devils Throat
Grade:5/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFind out why this part of the Gardens of Stone SCA must be better protected for the future generations. Park cars at GR 435 069 and drop down into Camp Creek. Follow it, inspecting overhangs along the way, then scramble above the amazing Devils Throat. Next, descend back into Camp Creek and head east into the gorge and visit the Devils Throat from the bottom. Return via a pass to the south or via East Creek. Scrambling and exposure. About 10km.
Location: Newnes State Forest
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

15 Jan, Sun 8:00AM 20km plus walk series : Circular Quay to Greenwich
Grade:4/6 Length 20km  400m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This walk takes you from Circular Quay to Greenwich Ferry Terminal passing through nice harbour views, parks, bushland and plenty of great views. View

16 Jan, Mon 10:00AM Lane Cove Bush and Bay
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  200m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This walk takes you through some surprising bush gullies and along the foreshore between Northwood and Linley Point. Starting at Gore Hill Cemetery the walk descends along Gore Creek, crosses under River Rd (bring a torch) then goes to Woodford Bay, from where it heads up and down to Tambourine Bay and Burns Bay. A combination of well formed tracks, unformed tracks, streets, steps, creek crossings; tunnel can be slippery. Hazards: tunnel, tracks may be slippery if wet.
Location: Lane Cove Bushland Reserve & Harbour reserves
Map: Lane Cove Council Reserve track map and street directories Limit: 14. View

16 Jan, Mon 8:44AM Springwood loop
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  310m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Springwood Station walk to Lawsons Lookout. Down to Magdala Track. Take Blue Gum Lodge Loop Track. Return to Magdala Track. Yondell Extension Trail to Bee Farm Road. Return to Springwood Station. Steep parts, rough, slippery.
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

17 Jan, Tue 10:45AM Kamarah Ridge and Koombanda Ridge exploratory
Grade:3/6 Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLeaderPhilip Wright. A short walk in beautiful country to see the masses of flannel flowers. Off track View

17 Jan, Tue 10:26PM Wheeny Gap and Waterfalls
Grade:5/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longDrive to the end of North Wheeny Gap Trail. Walk down to Lagoon Falls. Spend some time there, then continue to Wheeny Gap, with its magnificent pool and waterfall. Spend sone time there, then, scramble up the spur to the west and climb back to the cars. A half a day adventure. Scrambling, exposure, swimming. About 4 km.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

18 Jan, Wed 7:58AM Stanwell Park Dam and Waterfalls – Coalcliff Dam
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  500m Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.The weather forecast is 34 degrees at Helensburgh on Wednesday 18.  Additionally the track to Bald Hill is under renovation. Therefore I will change the walk with an earlier start. Taking the Wodi Wodi Track across Stanwell Creek and up the Forest Path to Mount Mitchell. Grand views across Stanwell Park to Bald Hill. Track continues to Coal Cliff Dam then Stanwell Park Dam. Lunch at Stanwell Park Falls. Down a forest track returning to Stanwell Park Station. View

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