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16 Feb, Thu 8:00AM Kiama To Gerringong Coastal Walk
Grade:3/6 Length 12km Milton Branch
Barry T.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longStarting Kiama, about 11 km (with possible option for those preferring shorter walks to join up in the early afternoon from the Gerringong side). Travel along one of the most spectacular coastal cliff top routes in the country. More details to follow closer to the time, including advice on transport arrangements. Limit: 12 from Kiama. Contact leader essential for meeting details.....subject to change. Limit: 12. View

17 Feb, Fri 9:30AM The Alphabet series : “O”..Oatley to Mortdale
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  200m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long
Leader: Philip Wright
Oatley Park is not the usual suburban park.  It is full of surprises.  We'll start from Oatley train station. Walk along Mulga Road to Oatley Park. Have morning tea at The Castle. Walk down to the Jewfish Bay walk skirting Lime Kiln Head all the way to Lime Kiln Bay. Cross the bridge to the wooden boardwalk at the mangrove to The Wetlands. Climb to Oatley Bush Playground to Webster Lookout and walked back to Jewfish bay before walking back to Mortdale station. We might see  Orchids and wetlands inhabitants. The locals swear by the coffee shop at the station.  We meet at the coffee shop.  Come early if you want to join me for a cup of coffee.  After walk, there are options for lunch at Mortdale. Steep and slippery sections View

18 Feb, Sat 9:15AM Cycle Cronulla to Fox Studios return
Length 62km Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Cycle | A cycling tripCycling via Brighton Le Sands and return to Cronulla. Mostly on cycle lanes and cycle paths. Meeting at 9:15 am for a prompt 9:30 am start. Coffee along the way, lunch at Fox Studios. Returning to Cronulla by approx. 3:30 pm. Meeting at 9:15 am for a prompt 9:30 am start. Must be confident riding on roads. Must book in with leader. When contacting leader please provide Full Name, Mobile Number, Emergency contact details, Name of Club (s) & membership number (where applicable), First Aid Yes/No. Must bring spare tube (s) and repair kit. No Helmet No Go! Limited numbers. View

18 Feb, Sat Gang Gang Canyon, Tunnels and Falls
Grade:5/6 Length 6km 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 at GR 398 038. Descend into Gang Gang Canyon and walk all the way through to Gang Gang Tunnels, visiting the cave at about GR 309 400, as well as the cave at GR 405 043. After exploring the Gang Gang Tunnels, turn south and walk to the falls at GR 407 045, whilst inspecting the caves along the way. Continue south to visit Lots Wife and the adjacent cave. Find a way out to the western side and re-connect with the cars. About 6km. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure.
Location: Newnes State Forest
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

18 Feb, Sat 5:12AM Heathcote circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  200m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longHeathcote - Parklands Trail - Karloo Pool - Uloola Falls - Uloola Track - Robertson Knoll - Kangaroo Creek - Engadine Track - Parklands Trail - Heathcote. A nice walk through Royal with possible swimming along the way. Interesting country. Joint walk with Bush Club. Creek crossings.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15. View

18 Feb, Sat 9:30AM Hyde Park – Circular Quay. Street art and memorial walk
Grade:1/6 Length 6km Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Fully 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.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Circle Hyde Park and pause at the 2015 Yininmadyemi – Thou didst let fall. Morning Tea at Sandringham Gardens, gates unlocked by the Queen 1954.  Lunch in the Botanic Garden. Along the way view Australia’s first monument - Governor Bourke unveiled 1842 and Arthur Phillip 1897. Water available and dropout points. Flat walk. This is a combined NPA and Ramblers walk. Meet leader at Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park. No need to register prior to walk. Limit: none.
Location: City of Sydney View

18 Feb, Sat 8:01AM The Dalpura Canyon
Grade:4/6 Length 7km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Dalpura Canyon is a short but very spectacular and relatively easy canyon set deep within the Blue Mountains National Park. There is 1 abseil but its possible to scramble around it and no compulsory swimming but you'll probably get wet under normal conditions, up to your chest. I plan to also take a look at some of the nearby pagodas on the walk out. rock scrambling and partial wetness!
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Mt Wilson View

19 Feb, Sun 2023 Provide First Aid course
Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Provide First Aid is a comprehensive course that will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to help an ill or injured person until emergency help arrives. You will learn the DRSABCD action plan as well as resuscitation (Including defibrillation), asthma, anaphylaxis and the management of various injuries and illnesses. More information at First Aid Training. This training will ONLY be available for participants over 18. View

19 Feb, Sun 2023 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Situation course
Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Saturday February 19th and Sat-Sun February 26th-27th. This remote area first aid course is specifically designed to meet the first aid needs of bushwalkers, wilderness guides, and people who work or live in remote locations. The course covers everything from comprehensive first aid treatments to aeromedical evacuation, long-term care, self-care, and contingency planning. This course is focused on the safety of the first aider and extended care of an ill or injured casualty where help is likely to be delayed or inaccessible. Course Duration – 3 days (face to face workshops with pre-work). More information at First Aid Training. This training will ONLY be available for participants over 18. View

19 Feb, Sun 8:10AM Harbour to Hawkesbury No 2: Davidson Park to Sphinx
Grade:4/6 Length 27km  660m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain. Part 2 is  Davidson Park to the Sphinx: These are some of the nicest sections, along Middle Harbour and Middle Harbour Creek (Garigal NP) Early exit available at the Sphinx before we walked down to Bobbin Heads.   View

19 Feb, Sun 10:25AM Wollangambe Six
Grade:6/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCo-leader Damon da Costa. The next instalment of our Wollangambe exploration. Limited numbers. Park on Danes Way, Mount Wilson and walk/scramble down to the exit of Wollangambe 5 at around GR 628 924. Walk/swim/boulder/scramble down the gorge for as long as the time and energy allow. Find an exit (a number of potential spots have been identified) and re-connect with the vehicles. Bring helmet (mandatory) and dry bags. Wet suit strongly recommended. Lilo optional. Must be able to swim well. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Wollangambe 89312S View

20 Feb, Mon 2023 Provide First Aid course
Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Provide First Aid is a comprehensive course that will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to help an ill or injured person until emergency help arrives. You will learn the DRSABCD action plan as well as resuscitation (Including defibrillation), asthma, anaphylaxis and the management of various injuries and illnesses. More information at First Aid Training. This training will ONLY be available for participants over 18. View

20 Feb, Mon 2023 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Situation course
Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Sunday February 20th and Sat-Sun February 26th-27th. This remote area first aid course is specifically designed to meet the first aid needs of bushwalkers, wilderness guides, and people who work or live in remote locations. The course covers everything from comprehensive first aid treatments to aeromedical evacuation, long-term care, self-care, and contingency planning. This course is focused on the safety of the first aider and extended care of an ill or injured casualty where help is likely to be delayed or inaccessible. Course Duration – 3 days (face to face workshops with pre-work). More information at First Aid Training. This training will ONLY be available for participants over 18. View

20-24 Feb, Mon-Fri Bogong High Plains circuit, Vic
Grade:3/6 Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThis is a beautiful area that the Club has not visited for quite some time. Easy circuit visiting many huts and some optional hills/mountains.
Day 1: After arranging placement of car at walk finish, we walk from Pretty Valley Pondage to Tawonga Hut: 4.5km plus optional side trip to Mt Jaithmathang - excellent views.
Day 2:Tawonga Hut to Ryders Yards Hut via aqueduct 6km + optional side trips to Mt Jim, Young Hut, High Plains Ck falls.
Day 3: Ryders Yards hut to Fitzgerald Hut via Cope Saddle hut, Cope Hut, Wallace Hut. 16km but flat.
Day 4:either stay at Fitzgerald hut or do several side trips including Johnston Hut, Mt Nelse & Nelse north, Edmundson Hut, Spion Kopje summit, Kelly Hut, perhaps Ropers Hut.
Day 5: exit via Heathy spur and back to cars, 7.5km
Interested people must contact leader regarding important travel issues. All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. Distances and ascents: variable depending on optional side trips. Relaxed pace. Expressions of interest sought.
Location: Bogong Alpine area, Victoria
Map: SV Bogong Alpine area View

20 Feb, Mon 10:40AM Lake to Coast
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  80m 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.This walk will be assisted by Elana. The walk follows the shores of Lake Tuggerah from Long Jetty to Picnic Point, then the ocean coast to Toowoon Point. On returning to Long Jetty there's an option to walk back along the lake from Long Jetty to Lions Park, making it a 10km walk. Hazards: Slippery when wet
Location: Tuggerah
Map: The Entrance Limit: 14. View

20 Feb, Mon 9:00AM South Head
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  150m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
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.We'll begin south of the Macquarie Lighthouse before heading north and looping around South Head. Ferry return.
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 12. View

20 Feb, Mon 9:00AM Woodford Loop
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  325m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longTaking Ridge Street, down steep rocky track and up the other side. Fire trail and other tracks to Paradise pool with a break for a swim. Up to Cox's Road at Linden, cross Great Western Highway. Road and Cox's Road track back up to Woodford Steep, rocky, some slithering! Slippery if wet or leaves are dry. Own risk if swimming. Ups and downs.
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

21 Feb, Tue 9:30AM Drawing Room Rocks (#100)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6 Length 6km  400m Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
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.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast.  The track is steep but is well worth the effort. Return via Mt Cambewarra Tea Rooms. Hazards: Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs
Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

21 Feb, Tue 9:30AM The alpabet series: “C”..Cheltenham to Epping
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  270m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ewan C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.
Walk is from Cheltenham station to Epping station via Pennant Hills Park, Great North walk and Devlins Creek.  Creek /river crossings. Some rough track.
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22 Feb, Wed 8:24AM Glenbrook to Tunnel Look Out – Steep Track down to Glenbrook Creek
Grade:4/6 Length 13km  400m Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Down to Jellybean Pool crossing Glenbrook Creek at the causeway. Up Campfire Creek to the Link Track and on via Portal Waterhole to the Tunnel Lookout. If a clear day, views northeast across Sydney Basin and northwest to Mount Banks and Mount Hay. From Tunnel Lookout steep track down to Glenbrook Creek and back to Glenbrook Station. Steep, a little of off-track and creek crossing. View

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