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28 Jul, Thu 9:31AM | Como Heritage Walk | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Ken | |||||
Contact Leader to RSVP: Ken Woodward edgark@optusnet.com.au ; 0450470893
Como Heritage Walk. Learn about Henry Lawson history
Meet at Como Station. Walkers can get there in whatever way suits. The walk follows streets and pops in and out of bushland. Return is from Como Station or for a longer walk- over the old railway bridge to Oatley Station to catch the train from there. Individual walkers can decide on the day.
Option 1; 5 Km approx. Grade 2.
Option 2 ; 8 Km approx. Grade 2.
Bring lunch and morning tea Limit: 12.
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29 Jul, Fri 10:02AM | An Artistic stroll | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Leader: Heather Lakiss.(RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com 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 where Kylie Kwongs restaurant is and on to Redfern Station. View |
29-31 Jul, Fri-Sun | Lost Chord Crater, Lee Castle and Labyrinth Peak | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
A 3-day pack walk.
Day 1: Park at Benjang Gap, GR 300 930. Walk to Lee Creek and then upstream to GR 328 904. Take water for the day (or carry from home). Climb to Lost Chord Crater, continue to Lost Chord Saddle, then climb south west on Tal Tal Ridge to about GR 339 890. Descend into a tributary of Lee Creek at about GR 330 884. Take water for high camp and next morning, climb westwards and camp at around GR 324 885. If time permits, explore high cliffs to the south east (we may even camp there). About 12 km.
Day 2: Spend the morning exploring Lee Castle immediately to the north west, then descend into Lee Creek, take water for the high camp and the next day and climb to Labyrinth Saddle (eastern end) at GR 315 903. Then climb Labyrinth Peak, GR 311 901, to camp. About 6 km.
Day 3: Return to the Labyrinth Saddle. Explore around to the north and north east. If possible, descend into a tributary of Lee Creek at around GR 316 909; otherwise return to the saddle and use a known descent route to the north. Walk back to the cars. About 8 km.
Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Talooby 89324N View |
30 Jul, Sat 9:00AM | Evans Crown exploration | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
Evans Crown Nature Reserve is an interesting and dramatic place to visit for the curious bushwalker! The huge granite boulders, with its many nooks and crannies demand to be explored and at this time of the year the wattle should be in full bloom making for a stunning landscape to walk amongst. Rock scrambling. Location: Evans Crown NR Map: Tarana 88301N View |
31 Jul, Sun 9:35AM | Bridges Series No 7: Gladesville, Iron Cove and Anzac Bridges | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
We walk from Huntleys Point to Pyrmont Bay. Points of interest : Bretts Park, Huntleys Point Interchange, Gladesville Bridge, Birkenhead Point, King George Park, Callan Park, Sydney College of the Arts, Anzac Bridge, Giba Park, Darling Island, Pyrmont Bay Park, Welcome Wall. View |
1 Aug, Mon 10:30AM | Bundeena Loop | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
Sophie A. | |||||
(Changed Transport Details) Aboriginal carvings, beach, beautiful coastal views and delightful ferry ride. Optional lunch at CSC. Hazards: Steps. Location: Royal NP Map: Bundeena Limit: 14. View |
1-11 Aug, Mon (06:00AM)-Thu (17:00PM) | Thorsbourne Track, Hinchinbrook Island | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 30km | Sydney Branch | ||
Richard T. | |||||
(Fully Booked) A third attempt to walk this lovely track with the first two being cancelled due to Covid. Some lovely rainforest and ocean scenery, nice campsites, and short walking each day. Limit: 6. View |
1 Aug, Mon 9:00AM | Wattamolla to Little Marley | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 100m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
We will begin at the Wattamolla car park. How fast we go might depend on what orchids we see along the way. How far we get when we reach the coast might depend on how many whales we see. Potentially, this is a walk of about 10km but it might be less if the natural world delights! Bring your cameras and bring water and lunch. Location: Kamay Botany Bay National Park and Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View |
1 Aug, Mon 9:14AM | Wentworth Falls to Hazelbrook | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 15km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Visit Kings Table Trig on way down to Wirraway Ridge. Walk to Aeroplane Hills near where a Wirraway on a training flight crashed in 1940. Not far away is a spur which takes us down to Bedford Creek. Visit Adams Lookout on way up to Hazelbrook Station. A lot of road and firetrail to walk. Some steep sections. Possibility of wet feet at creek crossing. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba and Jamison Limit: 15. View |
2 Aug, Tue 9:30AM | 4 Views – Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail #110 | ||||
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 200m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Ian G. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest. There are 4 separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness.
Hazards: Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 20. View |
3 Aug, Wed 9:45AM | Duffy’s Forest | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 80m | Sydney Branch | |
Gerald H. | |||||
Walk along Cowan track with view of Cowan Creek at lunchtime. It is a there and back walk, and flowers should be quite good. Bring your magnifier, camera and Robinson guide. Some tracks may be muddy. Limit: 15. View |
3 Aug, Wed 8:46AM | Mt Kuring-gai via Apple Tree Creek and Cowan Creek mini gorges | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 8km | 420m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Paul L. | |||||
(Updated Details) Starting and ending at Mt Kuring-gai, includes Apple Tree Creek and Bay. There is a section of off track walking down to Apple Tree Creek and the creek itself has no track.
The creek has a small gorge and waterfall. A small boulder field and clear bedrock sections.
The return to Mt Kuring-gai is by a track that follows an old water pipe from Apple Tree Bay to the maintained track from Mt Kuring-gai to Cowan Creek. This is a short walk about 4-5 Km with 200 m ascent.
A creek to the north of the return track flows to Cowan Creek and crosses the Berowa track. This is the second gorge and more difficult one to walk. Exit to Mt Kuring-gai can be made before this section.
Due to closed tracks within the park the second gorge is not available and return from Apple Tree Bay will be Apple Tree Creek or to Mt Colah via maintained tracks. Hazards include slippery surfaces and rocks.
Creek crossings. Location: Mt Kuring-gai Map: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 12. View |
4 Aug, Thu | Flemington to Canterbury along the Cooks River | ||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. Canterbury-Bankstown Council Strathfield Municipal Council |
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Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | |||
Sue W | |||||
Along the varied landscapes along the Cooks River to Canterbury. Riverside, parks and a couple of streets. A flat riverside walk on good paths along the northern shore of the Cooks River. Map of walk. Limit: 10. View |
4 Aug, Thu | Helensburgh to Semi Detached Point (coast) and return | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 17km | 660m | Illawarra Branch | |
Adrian J. | |||||
(Fully Booked) From Helensburgh Station follow a variety of tracks to the Coast Track. Explore the Semi Detached Point area and return along alternative tracks back to Helensburgh. Lots of variety, great coastal views, river crossings and a short off track section. Unhurried pace. Cliff edges, river crossings, slippery rocks. Location: Garawarra SCA and Southern RNP Limit: 15. View |
5 Aug, Fri 9:45AM | Neighbourhood Walk No 25: 7 beaches walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Map: Northern Beaches View |
5 Aug, Fri 9:00AM | Wilson Glen Creek | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 12km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Explore Wilson Glen Creek below Ladies Pool. The rain this year has eroded tracks in the Glen. We will also check on the state of a couple of these. Expect to get feet wet. Creek crossings. Off track walking. Probably fallen trees and bushes to negotiate. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba Limit: 8. View |
6 Aug, Sat 7:28AM | Little Wobby beach – Mt Wondabyne – Thommos Loop – Kariong Brook – Wondabyne Station | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 18km | 600m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(Cancelled) At this time of the year the flowers will be almost out in full bloom and this is one area where the blooms really are spectacular, as are the many fine views along the way, including Kariong brook and from the Highway Ridge trail over the Hawkesbury River. Steep track sections in parts. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Gosford 91312S, Broken Bay 91301N, and Gunderman 91313S View |
6 Aug, Sat | Mortdale to Como | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | Macarthur Branch | ||
Lyn C. | |||||
Mortdale to Como via Renown Park, Moore Reserve, Oatley Bay Wharf, Oatley Point Reserve, Como Bridge, Como Pleasure Grounds, Oyster Bay, Green Point. Bay and river views. Moderate pace. Mostly on well formed paths, through reserves and quiet streets. Steps, ups and downs, some unformed and unsealed tracks which could be slippery and muddy following rain. Walking poles may assist. Break off point available with a short walk to Oatley Station. Limit: 14. View |
6 Aug, Sat 9:46AM | Neighbourhood walk No 41: Narrabeen Lakes | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Leader: Colin Fulton Narrabeen Lakes lagoon trail takes you through beautiful bushland, mangroves and parklands, all the way winding around Narrabeen lagoon, home to nearly 200 species of birds. Wear good hiking shoes as track can be muddy after the recent rain. View |
7 Aug, Sun 8:37AM | 20km plus walk series : Berowra to Mount Colah | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 17km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
Berowra to Mt Colah. This is not quite over 20 km but you will feel like you have been walking about that much due to the terrain. Steep and Slippery sections Location: Berowra Valley NP and Berowra Limit: 12. View |
7 Aug, Sun 9:01AM | Crossing The Blue Mountains (series) CBM 2 | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 260m | Sydney Branch | |
Stuart S. | |||||
(Fully Booked) "We "explore" the Blue Mountains in the steps of Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth from Emu Plains to Mt York."
Commit to the whole series, (15 sections) and you will be rewarded with a Certificate acknowledging your achievement.
TODAY, we walk from Blaxland to Warrimoo. One of the prettiest walks in all of the lower Mountains. This track (classified as hard track) follows Glenbrook Creek and winds along Florabella Creek. Wildflowers, shelter caves, swimming holes, interesting sidetracks and lots of shady spots to rest makes this a great adventure at any time of the year.
NB: Creek crossings, steep and slippery sections.
Social distancing will be observed. Creek crossings, steep and slippery sections. Location: Lower Blue Mountains Map: lower blue mountains Limit: 12. View |
8 Aug, Mon 9:31AM | Bundeena to Marley Head | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 250m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
Another day and more coastal walking. It's always good to explore this coastline with delights both onshore and out to sea. Don't expect to rush. We are savouring what we see, acknowledging the special values of this place. Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View |
8 Aug, Mon | Carramar to Bankstown Airport, Milperra | ||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. Canterbury-Bankstown Council Fairfield City Council |
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Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sue W | |||||
Good level paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creek and it’s confluence with the Georges River with greenery all the way. Map of walk. Hazards include current viruses, mud and is impassable after heave rain as it readily floods. Limit: 10. View |
8 Aug, Mon | Scarborough to Otford | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | 400m | Illawarra Branch | |
Adrian J. | |||||
(Fully Booked) A walk with lots of variety. Starting from Scarborough Station, follow paths to Sea Cliff Bridge. A visit below the bridge might be possible. Continue along the coast and ascend track to Mt Mitchell stopping at various lookouts along the way. Follow tracks along the cliff top visiting Coalcliff Dam and Stanwell Tops. Cross road and follow Princess Marina track to Kelly's Falls. Continue along tracks to Bulgo Knoll and end with an off track section to Otford Station. Cliff edges, creek crossings, slippery conditions. Limit: 15. View |
8 Aug, Mon 9:12AM | Water Nymph Dell and Bruce’s Walk Wentworth Falls | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
(Changed Transport Details) Please email reply with walk date in title. Water Nymph Dell and Bruce's Walk Wentworth Falls to Lawson. Steep, rough, slippery,water crossings, ups and downs. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
9 Aug, Tue 9:30AM | Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls #340 | ||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council |
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Grade:3/6 | Length | 17km | 306m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Barbara B. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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.
Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View |
10 Aug, Wed 8:41AM | Lawson to Hazelbrook – Southern Waterfalls walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 370m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
Starting from Lawson, walk past Adelina Falls, Junction Falls, Federal Falls, Cataract Falls then along South Lawson Firetrail to Victor Falls, Terrance Falls (and to Bedford Creek if the track is open) then to Pyramid Falls and finish at Hazelbrook Station. Steep, slippery and muddy sections, indistict track if track to Bedford creek is open. Location: Lawson and Hazelbrook Limit: 15. View |
10 Aug, Wed 9:30AM | Thornleigh to Pennant Hills | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sylvia C. | |||||
Walk from Thornleigh Station to Pennant Hills through lovely bush. Some creek crossings and some ups and downs, and some street walking. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 10. View |
10 Aug, Wed 11:30AM | Walkers get together | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
(Mal’s Group) Mal | |||||
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View |
12 Aug, Fri 9:07AM | Neigbourhood Walks No42 : Cheltenham to Eastwood | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Ewan C. | |||||
Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event. Walk from Cheltenham Station to Eastwood Station via Devlins Creek Track, The Great North Walk and Terrys Creek Walk. At this time of the year Rock Orchids are on display. Of special interest is the Whale Rock And a queer hut. Optional Korean lunch after walk. Steep and slippery sections View |
13 Aug, Sat 12:01AM | Burra Korain Head | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Peter F. | |||||
Ridgewell Road – Burra Korain Ridge – Burra Korain Head – Return
Fabulous views of the Grose Valley from Burra Korain Head and a nice walk
along an interesting ridge. Fire trail, track, off-track with mild scrub and cliff edges. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View |
13 Aug, Sat 8:29AM | Stanwell Park Station to Helensburgh Station | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 15km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
We will travel via the Clifftop, Burgh and various other tracks that will take you some places you might have never ventured before along little used routes,such as the Old Otford Tunnel but also to better known ones too! Expect a variety of habitats, lookouts and places of interest.Bring a torch for the Otford Tunnel section. Slippery rocks. Location: Royal National Park View |
14 Aug, Sun 6:30PM | Bondi to coogee | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 7km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Classic Bondi to Coogee Track is likely to be muddy and dark. Steep and slippery sections. View |
15 Aug, Mon 4:17AM | Bowens Creek Tributaries | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Set up a car shuffle. Park at the barrier at the national park boundary on Mount Irvine Road. Descend into a large tributary of Bowens Creek to the north and follow it downstream exploring side creeks as far as the time allows, then find a way up to Mount Tootie Road. About 6 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Wollangambe 89312S View |
15 Aug, Mon 8:30AM | Cripple Creek | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Walk to Reserve Ave and descend to Cripple Creek Trail. Follow this to the causeway and take the track following the creek. After a kilometre ascend the spur to Mt Riverview. Descend to Cripple Creek from Marshall Rd and follow the creek back to Blaxland. Some steep track. Creek crossings. Variety of surfaces. Location: Blaxland Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View |
15 Aug, Mon 8:58AM | Manly to Balmoral via North Head | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 22km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
This is a training walk for the walkers taking part in Cape to Cape walk in October. We walk from Manly to Balmoral via North Head, making it 22 km long and 400m elevation. This route is chosen to simulate the longest day walk in C2C walk. Other NPA members are also welcome to join. A few leaders will take turns to lead different segments of the walk. Steep and slippery sections View |
15 Aug, Mon 9:10AM | Taronga Zoo to The Rocks | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Roslyn B. | |||||
(Updated Details) Foreshore walk mainly on paths and streets from Taronga Zoo, through Cremorne, Kirribilli, Lavender Bay to Wendy Whitely's Garden then over the Bridge to the Rocks. There is a short track behind the Zoo that could be muddy. Steps and one rather steep climb. Steps, slippery surfaces, mud. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 14. View |
16 Aug, Tue 9:30AM | Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the Escarpment #710 | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 400m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Ian G. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This walk is along the first part of the Bonnum Pic track. Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment. Wildflowers are prolific and the view is spectacular.
Hazards: Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Nattai NP Limit: 20. View |
17 Aug, Wed 8:38AM | Cowan to Taffy’s Rock return via Jerusalem Bay | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | 650m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
Starting from Cowan Station, walk along the Jerusalem Bay track passing Jerusalem Bay and turn off into Taffys Rock Track and on to Taffys Rock, passing the Top of the World Lookout on the way. Return the same way to Cowan Station. Will be postponed in the event of rain in view of slippery rocks. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, rock scrambling, indistinct and overgrown sections of track. Limit: 12. View |
17 Aug, Wed 9:30AM | Kings Cross to Bronte | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Denise S. | |||||
Walk from Kings Cross station to Bronte via Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Woollahra, Centennial Park and Queens Park to Bronte. Mainly parks, but some street walking also. Limit: 15. View |
18 Aug, Thu | South along the Duck River from Clyde Station | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8.5km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sue W | |||||
(Fully Booked) The Duck River is a tributary of the Parramatta River rising near Bankstown. It is enclosed by a reserve and parks. Good paths and tracks. Hazards include current viruses and tripping. Limit: 10. View |
19 Aug, Fri 8:42AM | Glenbrook Creek above Sassafras Creek | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 12km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Yondell Trail to junction of Glenbrook and Sassafras Creeks. Explore Glenbrook Creek above Sassafras Creek. Exit via Wiggins Track. Off track, up and back along part of Glenbrook Creek. Expect muddy and wet sections. Expect this to be slow going. Location: Springwood Map: Springwood Limit: 8. View |
20 Aug, Sat | Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | Macarthur Branch | ||
Lyn C | |||||
Walk around the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. For those who are not familiar with the garden, please refer to www.australianbotanicgarden. |
20 Aug, Sat 7:30AM | Pantoneys Crown | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Rising majestically from the Capertee Valley, Pantoneys Crown is impressive mesa from any angle and the view from the top is never less than spectacular. The walk involves access through private property and a climb up through woodland, before a steep ridge with some tape assisted rock scrambling for good measure!
This walk is undoubtedly my favourite in the Blue Mountains region and not to be missed. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 14. View |
20 Aug, Sat 7:36AM | Pantoneys Crown | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 10km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Rising spectacularly above the Capertee Valley Pantoneys Crown is impressive from every angle and the views from the top are of course superb! On this trip we will approach it from private property makjng for a shorter ascent and more time on top! Rock scrambling and mostly off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 14. View |
21 Aug, Sun 9:00AM | Colour walk series No 3: Royal Botanical Garden | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Today we'll visit the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, an oasis of 30 hectares in the heart of the city. Wrapped around Sydney Harbour, the Gardens occupy one of Sydney's most spectacular positions. Established in 1816, it is the oldest scientific institution in the country and is home to an outstanding collection of plants from Australia and overseas. From the provocative rare and threatened plants of the world to the romantic rose garden, the themed garden areas show the diverse beauty of nature. View |
22 Aug, Mon 10:00AM | Between Two Lagoons | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 180m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
This walk connects the shores of Dee Why Lagoon and Narrabeen Lagoon. Starting at Collaroy it goes via the Long Reef headland and follows the coastline to Dee Why Lagoon. After crossing Pittwater road several flights of steps lead up to Collaroy Plateau for breathtaking views over the coastline. A steep bush track and several flights of steps lead down the cliff line to finish with a short walk along Narrabeen Lagoon. Steps. Location: Northern Beaches Sydney Map: Northern Beaches Limit: 14. View |
22 Aug, Mon 10:00AM | Birds of the CBD & Cockatoo Island | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 60m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
(Postponed) While this walk is not “Strictly for the Birds”, they do play a major part in it. Between Town Hall and Circular Quay the walk passes some beautiful sculptures of birds (Terrance Plowright's "Dancing Brolgas", Michael Thomas's Hill's "Forgotten Songs", Tracey Emin's " The Distance of your Heart” and Stephen Walker's “Tank Stream” fountains). After a ferry ride the walk continues on Cockatoo Island where the seagulls are raising their chicks. Live pigeons, ibis and seagulls included!. Steps, city traffic, swooping seagulls. Location: Sydney CBD and Cockatoo Is Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14. View |
22 Aug, Mon 9:55AM | Little Zig Zag | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 420m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
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: Mt Victoria Map: Hartley and Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View |
23 Aug, Tue 9:30AM | Kangaroo River Fire Trail #150 | ||||
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 300m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Jerry | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The Kangaroo River Fire Trail leads from Tallowa Dam Road down to Lake Yarrunga. The fire trail winds through forest with beautiful ferns, orchids and interesting rock formations to a lovely lunch place on the banks of Lake Yarrunga. Return by the same route.
Hazards: Rough, steep fire trail and fallen trees. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 20. View |
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