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7 Apr, Tue 7:30PM |
Sharks |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
(Cancelled) Prof Culum Brown will talk about his research studying shark movements and behaviour. He will provide evidence about the reality of shark bites as opposed to the fictions presented by the media and politicians. What is the real risk and should we be worried about it?
Culum is at the School of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University. His main field of study is the behavioural ecology of fishes with a special interest in fish learning and memory.
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7 Apr, Tue 10:40AM |
South Coast |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
Shirley H. |
(Cancelled) Coastal walk to Kiama via headlands & beaches (waterways may be across & open to the sea) and some rock walking (slippery surfaces). Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Train return to Central Station.
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7 Apr, Tue 9:30AM |
Three views+1 Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Ian G. |
(Cancelled) Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest and heath country. Four separate cliff edge sites have dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. Unfenced cliffs, unstable sandstone edges. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 20.
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8 Apr, Wed 9:30AM |
Randwich to Coogee Beach |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Options to extend.
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8 Apr, Wed 9:02AM |
Taronga to Balmoral |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Marilyn C. |
(Cancelled) Taronga to Balmoral via Middle Head. Sydney Harbour tracks, steps. Walk from Taronga Wharf to Balmoral Beach via military fortifications at Middle Head. Beautiful views through to the Heads. Possible swim.
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8 Apr, Wed 11:45AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
(Allan’s Group) Mal |
(Cancelled) Get together for Monday walkers who might be out of action, slowing down or just want to sit and chat. Lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, 90 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains.
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9-13 Apr, Thu (08:00AM)-Mon (12:00PM) |
Warrumbungle National Park |
Grade:3/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
(Cancelled) Without a doubt, Warrumbungle National Park is one of my favourite places to walk and enjoy nature. On this trip, I will take you to a few of the wilder locations within the park that aren't often visited as well as plenty of the fantastic regular walks which make this park justifiably famous. With hot showers and good amenities isn't it time you experienced the wonderful Warrumbungles! Interested people can come for 4/5 or 6 days. Some off-track walking. Limit: 20.
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9 Apr, Thu 10:10AM |
Watsons Bay |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A. |
(Cancelled) Watsons Bay - Hornby Lighthouse - The Gap - Watsons Bay. An easy paced walk in the Sydney Harbour NP to South Head and then walk over The Gap overlooking the Tasman Sea. Coffee at the Watsons Bay Tea Gardens Café. Bus or ferry return to city. Location: Sydney Harbour NP
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10 Apr, Fri |
Glen Trig |
Grade:6/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
(Cancelled) 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. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Morgan 89311S and Gospers Mountain 89311N
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10 Apr, Fri 8:25AM |
Red Hands Cave |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
(Allan’s Group) Allan P. |
(Cancelled) From the station to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return via Link Track to Campfire Creek. Creek areas can be slippery. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20.
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11 Apr, Sat 10:17AM |
Carlingford – West Ryde |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
(Cancelled) Carlingford - Terrys Creek Track - Eastwood - Denistone - West Ryde. Streets, parks, tracks, ups and downs, steps, views, Blue Gum High Forest, some interesting signs on the way. Drop out points available. Coffee at West Ryde, train / bus return to city.
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13 Apr, Mon 10:00AM |
Marayong to Toongabbie |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(Allan’s Group) Allan P. |
(Cancelled) Morning tea at Marayong Oval. Bathroom stop at Blacktown before finding a park for lunch closer to Seven Hills. Follow the Great West Walk to Toongabbie Station. Map: Prospect 90302N and Riverstone 90301S Limit: 20.
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14 Apr, Tue 9:16AM |
Carss Park |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
Shirley H. |
(Cancelled) Walk to Oakley Station via streets reserves/parks & some bush tracks with uneven surfaces, steep sections, steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day.
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14 Apr, Tue 10:02AM |
Como – Oatley |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Macarthur Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C. |
(Cancelled) Como - Oatley via Como Pleasure Grounds, Como Bridge & Oatley Pleasure Grounds. Water views. Fairly level reserve walking, streets, ups and downs, sealed pathways, steps, uneven surfaces. Some surfaces may be slippery after rain. One short steep decline and incline. Coffee at Oatley, train return from Oatley.
Option: A fairly level Grade 1 walk of around 5km avoiding steep decline and incline into Oatley Pleasure Grounds by walking directly from Como Bridge to the park opposite Oatley Station for lunch - no leader between Como Bridge and Oatley Station (follows one sealed path through reserve parallel with busy street).
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14 Apr, Tue 9:00AM |
Engadine to Audley |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
350m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
(Cancelled) Skipping the inner city commute once more but if walkers wish to travel against the flow the walk begins at Engadine station and we will walk down to Audley before returning the same way Location: Royal National Park Limit: 12.
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14 Apr, Tue 8:00AM |
Lake Illawarra Bike (Road/Mtn) |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
40km |
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Milton Branch |
Leslie R. |
(Cancelled) Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Darcy Dunster Reserve on shore of Macquarie Rivulet (turn L off Princes Hwy into Illawarra Hwy, then first R) we circumnavigate Lake Illawarra, mainly on off-road cycleways. Several short on-road sections have wide shoulders. Lunch at Windang, with a diversion to lake entrance. Map: Illawarra Cycleways
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14 Apr, Tue 9:30AM |
Patons Fire Trail |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
Darryl W. |
(Cancelled) Patons Fire Trail meanders through forest to a lookout over Bundanoon Creek. Return by the same route. Rough track, steep section, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Meryla SF Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 30.
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15-20 Apr, Wed-Mon |
Central Coast |
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Illawarra Branch |
Adrian J. |
(Cancelled) Over three days cycle North Entrance to Tuggerah (42km), Norah Head to North Lakes (40km), around Lake Macquarie and the Fernleigh Track from Belmont to Adamstown (48km). On day 4 two coastal walks in the Wyrrabalong National Park – total distance 15km. Grade 2.
All cycles are on bitumen cycle paths suitable for road bikes, hybrid or mountain bikes. There will be occasional road riding, mostly on quiet streets.
Accommodation will be at the Budgewoi Holiday Park. Own transport required as we will need to drive to activities.
For itinerary and more information contact Adrian Jones. Limit: 12.
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15 Apr, Wed 9:30AM |
Glebe Point to Fish Markets |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Options to extend.
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15 Apr, Wed 9:00AM |
Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
Wendy |
(Cancelled) See the advancing growth of the forest after the mid-2019 fire, hopefully providing some encouragement for the wider forest areas. The walk will extend towards Stony Creek at Kings Point. And is a great opportunity to view the transition from black to green. Something in it for everyone! Coffee afterwards.
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16 Apr, Thu 10:06AM |
Middle Cove – Castlecrag |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Sophie A. |
(Cancelled) Middle Cove - Castlecrag via Harold Reid Reserve, Sugarloaf Track. Lovely bush views, good track with steps up and down. Walk back to Castlecrag. Bus return.
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17 Apr, Fri 8:50AM |
Victory Track |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
(Allan’s Group) Allan P. |
(Cancelled) Victory Track, Numantia Creek to Numantia Falls, then walk to Springwood Station via Sassafras Gully Rd. Some steep sections. Track rough at times. Creek crossings. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20.
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18 Apr, Sat 10:22AM |
Botany Cemetery – La Perouse + Fran’s Farewell |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C. |
(Cancelled) Co-led with Dianne Edmonds. Explore historic cemetery then through coastal reserves to La Perouse. Lunch: Fran’s annual farewell at Danny’s Fish’N’Chips or bring your own lunch. Bus return to city.
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18 Apr, Sat 9:00AM |
Katoomba Cliff Tops |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
Kaye B. |
(Cancelled) From Katoomba Station, walk down to Furber Stairs, across the Federal Pass up to Kiah Lookout (at Solitary Restaurant), and along the PH Cliff Track to Leura Falls, Pool of Siloam, continue on upper tracks as far we wish, maximum to Sublime Point (on tracks). More ups and downs than one might think and excellent views that aren't available when lower down. Variable distance depending on exit choice, max 14 km. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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19 Apr, Sun 8:00AM |
Honeymoon Bay to Target Beach |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Milton Branch |
Leslie R. |
(Cancelled) Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Visit a number of secluded beaches on the northern headland of Jervis Bay. Walk from Honeymoon Bay to Target Beach (on track). Stay here for swim/picnic or visit the wreck of the St Martin de Porres at the base of Longnose Point. Optional off-track/rock hopping on to Little Target Beach and possibly beyond to Boat Harbour. Plenty of time for any number of swims if the weather is right. Grade 3: Easy/medium with optional Grade 4: Medium/hard extension. Map: Currarong 90271N Limit: 12.
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20 Apr, Mon 9:55AM |
Toongabbie to Parramatta |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
110m |
Sydney Branch |
(Allan’s Group) Allan P. |
(Cancelled) Morning tea nearby at Ron Hill Park. Follow Toongabbie Creek along the Great West Walk to Parramatta. Map: Parramatta and Prospect 90302N Limit: 20.
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21 Apr, Tue 9:00AM |
Marley Track |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
350m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
(Cancelled) We explore the heath before discovering the delights of Little Marley Beach. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N
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21 Apr, Tue 9:30AM |
Mt Keira Ring Track |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
550m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Mike M |
(Cancelled) From Byarong Park head up Mt Keira Ring Track. Detour to Robertson Lookout then complete the ring track back to cars. Great coastal views, rainforest and remnants of an old mine. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Location: Wollongong and Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20.
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21 Apr, Tue 10:44AM |
Ropes Crossing |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6.5km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
(Cancelled) Ropes Crossing - Great West Walk - Wianamatta Regional Park - Ropes Crossing. Streets, parks, roads, tracks, mostly flat, a few small ups and downs. See a replica of the old Ropes Creek Station, and get a taste of the new Great West Walk. Most of the walk is Grade 1 and an optional 3km loop in the bush (the Grade 2 section) can be omitted to make a shorter easier walk of 3.5km. Return to Ropes Crossing Shops, choice of buses to Mount Druitt, St Marys or Penrith Stations. Coffee somewhere.
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21 Apr, Tue 9:26AM |
Ryde Park – Chatswood West |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
Jim W. |
(Cancelled) Walk via Fields of Mars Reserve, Buffalo Creek, Lane Cove River, Magdala Park, Fairyland Reserve to Fullers Bridge. At finish a bus to Chatswood Station. Steep sections, bushtracks, rough & rocky tracks, steps, streets. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day.
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22 Apr, Wed 8:00PM |
Bushwalking in Tasmania: Explore the possibilities |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
Peter V. |
(Cancelled) NPA Activities Manager Matt McClelland will talk about his recent trip to Tasmania including walking The Overland Track and The Three Capes track. All welcome, supper provided. Location: Multi Purpose Centre 123 Flora St Sutherland(nearBelmont St)
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22 Apr, Wed 9:30AM |
Cremorne Point to Mosman |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Options to extend.
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23 Apr, Thu |
Coalcliff to Otford |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
300m |
Illawarra Branch |
Adrian J. |
(Cancelled) Follow path to main track and commence ascent 180m to Mt Mitchell. After visiting a few spectacular lookouts we will then traverse the escarpment along various tracks to Stanwell Tops stopping at various points of interest along the way. We then follow the Princess Marina track to Kelly Falls. From the falls we will follow various tracks including an off-track section to roads that lead to Otford Station. Cliff edges, river crossings. Location: Garrawarra State Conservation Area Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S
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23 Apr, Thu 10:12AM |
Kariong – Point Clare |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margery W. |
(Cancelled) Walk up then downhill via Kariong Fire Trail through bush to Point Clare. Rough tracks, wildflowers, views. Train return to Sydney from Point Clare.
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25 Apr, Sat 8:00AM |
Minotaur Point – Minotaur Lair – Minotaur Pass |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
9km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
(Cancelled) What better way to celebrate Anzac day than go bush and into the depths of this rarely walked part of the Gardens of Stone National Park. I visited the Minotaurs Lair last July and only explored a small part of this very interesting and complex area so want to explore a hellva lot more, including the rugged pagodas, passes and slots and see what we can find. Rock scrambling, off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 15.
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26 Apr, Sun 10:00AM |
Cromer Circle |
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Sydney Branch |
Conny H. |
(Cancelled) Cromer Circle with 1 hr for weeding grasses along the track of Aboriginal carvings. Fabulous views over the lagoon and its valleys, and viewing of carvings. Limited numbers. Bookings required.
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26 Apr, Sun 9:30AM |
Stanwell Creek |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
200m |
Illawarra Branch |
Helen W. |
(Cancelled) Walk from regenerated foreshore at Stanwell Park along creekline into escarpment forest, return via Wodi Wodi Track. Some clambering over boulders. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 15.
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28 Apr, Tue 9:24AM |
Lane Cove – St Leonards |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
Shirley H. |
(Cancelled) Lane Cove Bushland Park, walk under River Rd. via pipe tunnel (Gore Creek running through - dark & wet - torch required)
Gore Creek Reserve, Manns Park, Greenwich, Berry Creek Track, then onto St. Leonards Station. Steep sections, rough
bushtracks, steps, streets. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day.
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28 Apr, Tue 9:30AM |
Thirlmere Lakes Circuit |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Mike M |
(Cancelled) From Lake Couridjah car park we will traverse anti-clockwise around Lake Couridjah, Lake Werri Berri and Lake Gandangarra then up Racklyefts Finger Track to lookout over Lake Nerrigorang then down to Nerrigorang Picnic area for lunch. Return to car park via Thirlmere Lakes Track. Birds and wildflower are in abundance. Hazards: Rough tracks, fallen trees. Location: Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 90294S Limit: 20.
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28 Apr, Tue 9:00AM |
Waterfall to Heathcote via Uloola Falls |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
400m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
(Cancelled) A great chance to see the heath and hope, even, that there is water at the falls. Location: Royal NP Limit: 12.
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28 Apr, Tue 11:07AM |
Wentworth Falls |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B. |
(Cancelled) Wentworth Falls - Wentworth Falls Lake Circuit - Wentworth Falls. Streets, paths, tracks, mostly flat, hopefully nice autumn colours, lake views. Coffee at Wentworth Falls, train return to City.
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29 Apr, Wed 8:30AM |
Bomaderry Creek |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Milton Branch |
Jon R. |
(Cancelled) Led by Jon and Elaine Rigter. Experience one of Nowra’s best kept secrets with this varied walk in the Bomaderry Creek Gorge. Rocky overhangs and rainforest. Well formed track does have a few steps. Coffee afterwards.
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29 Apr, Wed |
Helensburgh Long Circuit, Route 1 |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
440m |
Illawarra Branch |
Adrian J. |
(Cancelled) Commencing with a short steep climb from the station followed with a 210m gradual descent on a variety of un-named tracks to the Hacking River. After a break, cross the river and ascend on the Burgh Track 220m, to Garawarra Farm. Follow the Cliff Track and descend 190m on the Lilyvale Track. Locate and follow the Karingal and Red Cedar Tracks to again cross the Hacking. We then follow the Hacking River fire trail and ascend a steep off-track section to pick up various tracks back to the station. Cliff edges, river crossings. Location: Garrawarra State Conservation Area and Royal NP Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S
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29 Apr, Wed 9:15AM |
Killara Station to Roseville Station |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
120m |
Sydney Branch |
Gerald H. |
(Cancelled) Slow pace, especially on hills. Following Gordon and Middle harbour Creeks via Swains Nature Reserve, Wombyn Reserve, Seven Little Australians Park, Two Creeks Track, & Little Diggers Track. Streets, bush tracks, some climbs. Location: Garigal NP
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1-4 May, Fri-Mon |
Car Camping Trip Mt Wilson |
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Illawarra Branch |
Adrian J. |
(Cancelled) Camping at Cathedral Reserve Campground or staying in cottages at Mt Wilson in the Blue Mountains. Two to four days of walking nearby. Walks in Mt Wilson – Chinamans Hat and Pheasants Cave (4km) – grade 2, Mt Banks and exploration of the Banks Walls (exploratory off-track sections) – grade 3, Gooches Crater – grade 3, Rigby Hill Lookout and Pierces Pass to the Gross River – grade 3.
Cathedral Reserve Campground is a large grassy open space with plenty of room for tents, Campervans and small motorhomes.
Own transport is required, may be options for sharing cars depending on availability. Driving to walks will be shared amongst drivers and club rates will apply for passengers.
For itinerary and more information contact Adrian Jones. Limit: 16.
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2 May, Sat 9:30AM |
Waverton – Coal Loader – Balls Head – Waverton |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Gail S. |
(Cancelled) Streets, parks, ups and downs, bush. Coffee at Waverton, train return to city.
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3 May, Sun |
Audley Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
250m |
Illawarra Branch |
Graham B. |
(Cancelled) Circuit walk from Loftus to Heathcote via Temptation Creek, Audley, Head of Navigation. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the 'Gong who have the opportunity to become NPA members if they like what we do. Please come along and give them an NPA welcome. Combined limit applies. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 16.
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3 May, Sun 9:00AM |
South Coast Islands |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
Mike J. |
(Cancelled) Led by Mike Jefferis, Helen Moody. O'hara Island, Dawsons Island and Granite Rock. To make up for cancelling this walk in January due to park fire closures, we will make another attempt. With the bonus of including a walk to see how Durras Mountain looks now. We will do the walk in reverse from the usual route. From the NPWS car park at Pretty Beach, walk south while the tide is low along the beaches and around headlands past O'Hara Island, Dawsons Island and Granite Rock (we will call it an island). Those that don't want to cross the mountain can return by the same route, and sunbake/swim back at Pretty Beach or return home early. Some rock hopping. Others will do the circuit over Durras Mountain. NPWS park entry fees apply. The Durras Mountain extension may not be possible depending on park’s reopening post-fire. Distance: 6km or 12km. Map: Kioloa 89261N
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5 May, Tue 10:09AM |
Auburn Botanic Gardens |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B. |
(Cancelled) Walk a short way to the Auburn Botanic Gardens, ramble around gardens (with hopefully some nice autumn colours). After lunch, walk along Duck Creek to Clyde, return to city by train.
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