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10 May, Mon 9:22AM | Ruined Castle | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 15km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Updated Details) Scenic World bus stop to Golden Stairs. Walk to Ruined Castle. Take Federal Pass and Furber Steps back to Katoomba. Plenty of steps. Steep, rough sections. Some optional rock scrambling. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 16. View |
11 May, Tue 9:45AM | Cycle four tidal canals and one greenway | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
Rob G. | |||||
Cycle four tidal canals and one greenway and a network of creek-side cycling trails, unearthing some of Sydney's secretive canals that lead to the Cooks River. A site seeing tour, approximately 35 kms return. Starting and finishing at Wolli Creek Railway Station, returning approx. 3:30pm. Bring water, sunscreen, morning tea. Lunch at local Thai Restaurant in Newtown or BYO. Meeting 9:45am for a 10am start, must contact leader. Limited numbers. No helmet no go! View |
11 May, Tue 9:30AM | Hoddles Track – Saddleback Mountain | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 6km | 500m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Ian G. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The walk commences at the top of Saddleback Mountain and descends steeply before ascending to Hoddles Track. The track leads along the cliff face and ascends up to enter Barron Grounds. The lunch spot provides beautiful views down to the coast.
Hazards: Rough track, very steep descents and ascents, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 20. View |
11 May, Tue | Stanwell Park to Waterfall | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 20km | 550m | Illawarra Branch | |
Adrian J. | |||||
Follow a gradual descent from Stanwell Park Station. Ascend a steep track to Bald Hill, Stanwell Tops. Follow Coast Track to Burning Palms then ascend the Burgh Track to meet Bolo Ridge. Follow ridge sometimes on a faint track to meet Lady Carrington Drive. Follow Forest Island, Couranda and Uloola Tracks to Waterfall Station. Creek crossings, slippery with loose rocky sections. Location: Royal NP View |
12 May, Wed 8:30AM | 3 Peaks Tour de Bowral | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 20km | 600m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Ian G. | |||||
(Nearly fully booked) A great circuit walk climbing three major local peaks. We will enjoy the Autumn colours in the villages of Bowral, Mittagong & Welby and the views from the summits of Mt Gibraltar, Mt Alexandra & Mt Gibbergunyah (90 Acre Hill). Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions. Location: bowral Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View |
12 May, Wed 10:00AM | Circular Quay to Taronga Wharf | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 180m | Sydney Branch | |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Gerald H. | |||||
Circular Quay to Taronga Wharf. Walk around Circular Quay, over the bridge and then follow paths, roads and some trails via Neutral Bay and Mosman wharf to Taronga Wharf. Then take ferry back to Circular Quay. Some uphill. Contact Leader Gerald Holder for booking. Some steep bush paths with steps. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Map: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 12. View |
12 May, Wed 11:30AM | Walkers lunch | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
(Mal’s Group) Mal | |||||
Catch up and social lunch at O'Donoghues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. View |
13 May, Thu 9:00AM | Bola Creek Nature Ramble | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 7km | 100m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
This is a gentle morning stroll to explore nature and record what's there. Possible leaches so be warned but bring a camera Location: Royal National Park Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View |
14 May, Fri 9:30AM | Neighbourhood Walk No 16 : Thornleigh to Hornsby | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 230m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Nearly fully booked) Leader will be Brad Sichter. Today we will walk from Thornleigh to Hornsby. Starting at Thornleigh Station with a little local history, we will head west along the Great North Walk before diverting through Westleigh and then returning to the bush again on our way to Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. Spread across 6 acres, the garden packs a lot in with a little bit of something for everyone. Lisgar Gardens are famous for their Camellias. There are around ninety varieties in the garden. Some steep and slippery sections, steep staircases and elevation changes. There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW. steep staircase Location: Thornleigh Limit: 16. View |
15 May, Sat | Coledale to Woonona | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | Macarthur Branch | ||
Lyn C | |||||
Moderate pace. Coledale to Woonona via Coledale Beach, Shark Beach, Brickyard Point, Headlands Hotel, Bells Point, Austinmer Beach (local bus to outskirts of Thirroul, Opal card accepted), Thirroul Beach, McCauley’s Beach, Sandon Point, Bulli Beach. Ocean views, lots of ups and downs, steps, reserve walking, a little sand walking, street walking, mostly formed tracks and footpaths, some uneven and rough-surfaced tracks. Limit: 12. View |
15 May, Sat 8:30AM | Traverse of the Gods | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 9km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
Back by popular demand, The traverse of the Gods is a spectacular walk which follows a narrow ledge along Banks Wall, allowing the adventurous participant superb views of the Grose Valley and beyond. Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View |
16 May, Sun 10:00AM | Blackbutt Reserve nature walks and wildlife exhibits | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Fully Booked) Blackbutt Reserve occupies over 182 hectares of natural bushland providing visitors with the opportunity to enjoy nature trails, wildlife exhibits, or passive recreation. The Reserve's undulating natural environment is the perfect place to explore the wonders of nature with its peaceful picnic settings, wide open spaces and the diverse range of habitats and ecosystems.
The modern and spacious wildlife exhbits provide close viewing of the various native animals on display. The exhibited animals and interpretative signage located along the boardwalk (both wheelchair and pram friendly) provide an opportunity for visitors to observe the fauna and learn about each species.
Comprising Eucalypt Forest and pockets of significant remnant vegetation, Blackbutt Reserve boasts a restored rainforest providing habitats for a number of rare and vulnerable species. Map: Newcastle 92322S Limit: 3. View |
16 May, Sun 10:25AM | Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 4 | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Stuart S. | |||||
(Fully Booked) We walk from Katoomba to Leura via Prince Henry Cliff Walk. Never-ending view of Mount Solitary and The Three sisters. We’ll visit many scenic points including Lady Darley Lookout, Kedumba View, Echo Point, Minnamurra Lookout, Honeymoon Lookout, Bridal Veil View, Leura Cascades, Olympian Rock and Gordon Falls Lookout. Steep and slipppery sections. Gortex boots an advantage. Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mailbox the night before to make sure walk is still on. Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View |
16 May, Sun 5:00AM | Great North Walk: Warners Bay to Queens Wharf, Newcastle | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 18km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Joint leader, Sheila Walker. The Great North Walk is a 250 km walk from Sydney to Newcastle along bush tracks. This is the final section of the walk ending at Newcastle and a celebratory beer at the pub.
Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings Location: Newcastle Map: Newcastle 92322S Limit: 20. View |
16 May, Sun 10:30AM | Hobart Beach to Wallagoot Gap | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | Far South Coast Branch | ||
Gabrielle T. | |||||
Walk in Bournda National Park from Hobart Beach to Wallagoot Gap. This is principally a beach walk along Wallagoot Beach. Lunch on Kangarutha Track. 3km beach walking. 1km rough track. Location: Bournda National Park View |
17-23 May, Mon-Sun | Annual bush regeneration camp | ||||
Mid North Coast Branch | |||||
Sue B. | |||||
Many hands needed for the annual bush regeneration camp based at beautiful Kylies Beach (near Laurieton). This year’s focus will be on rehabilitation of fire-affected areas. Contact Sue for full details. Location: Kylies Beach View |
17 May, Mon 9:22AM | Catalina Raceway | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk around the old racing track and the newer Gully Walk. Then follow Kedumba River down through The Gully. Visit Katoomba Cascades, Reids Plateau and Round Walk with a side track to the base of the first drop of Katoomba Falls. Clay surfaces can be slippery if wet. Steep sections. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View |
17 May, Mon 10:00AM | Malabar to La Perouse | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
This walk follows the coastline south from Malabar Beach to the mouth of Botany Bay at La Perouse. It passes spectacular cliffs, headlands and beaches typical of Sydney’s ocean coast as well as golf courses and historical sites. We may be lucky to see the early whales on their migration north. Hazards: golf balls. Location: Botany Bay NP Map: Botany Bay 91303S and Edges Limit: 14. View |
18 May, Tue 1:02AM | Heathcote Station circuit walk | ||||
Length | 16km | 360m | Southern Sydney Branch | ||
Helena S. | |||||
Lovely circuit walk from Heathcote Station to Heathcote Station. We shall go along Uloola Falls Track, then onto Karloo Pool and small off-track section along Kangaroo Creek up Bottle Forest Trail back to Heathcote Station. Moderate pace. Contact leader. Creek crossings, slippery surfaces. Map: Royal NP Limit: 10. View |
18 May, Tue 9:30AM | Walls of Camelot – Hilltop | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 450m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Margie | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The track branches off the Nattai Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs. The track then continues on to join the Rocky Water Holes track.
Hazards: Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View |
19 May, Wed 10:00AM | Lawson to Hazelbrook | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Fritz W. | |||||
Walk from Lawson to Hazelbrook. Lovely bush and waterfalls. Slippery sections Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View |
19 May, Wed 1:00AM | Winmalee circuit via Grose Head South | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 16km | 420m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
Train to Springwood and bus to start of the walk at Winmalee. From bus stand walk along White Cross Road to the start of the Shaws Ridge Trail, then Bees Nest Hill and Springwood Ridge Trail to Grose Head South Lookout (possibly continue on to Grose Head South) and back along Blue Gum Swamp Track and White Cross Road to Winmalee. Return to Springwood Station by bus. Slippery and muddy sections, creek crossings. Limit: 15. View |
20 May, Thu 9:30AM | Minnamurra to Kiama coastal walk | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 400m | Illawarra Branch | |
Margaret C. | |||||
A coastal walk, including beaches and rock platforms, from Minnamurra to Kiama, via Bombo Headland for some whale watching and then onto Kiama Blowhole. Cliff edges, rock surfaces. Limit: 10. View |
20 May, Thu | Paddington | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sandra C. | |||||
Stroll Paddington streets and lanes, past Victorian terrace houses, galleries, churches, heritage listed buildings and many corner public houses. Mainly flat walk with some gentle ups and downs. COVID safe numbers. Return to city from Edgecliff interchange. View |
21 May, Fri | Bundeena to Balconies and Water Run and return | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | 100m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Gary S. | |||||
We will spend an hour at Balconies for morning tea to see if any whales pose for us… They are starting to move up the coast. Flowering Banksias might also bring in the honey eaters. To register contact Gary at gdschoer@bigpond.net.au and supply your phone number, emergency contact phone number and whether a member of NPA. If so and you know membership number, tell us. This is needed for paperless registration. We will do lunch around one at Bundeena Services Club. Limit: 10. View |
21 May, Fri | Even more of The Labyrinth | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Park at Wolgan Road and go through Minotaur Lair to Point Sol and climb a high point at GR 422 232. Next, head north along the spur, then turn west and find a way down to the next level towards west at about GR 4200 2356. The idea is to explore the next 400 m of pagodas and slots, until 4160 E. Return via Ariadne Needles. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View |
21-26 May, Fri (15:00PM)-Wed (08:00AM) | Green Gully | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 65km | Mid North Coast Branch | ||
Tim F. | |||||
Challenging 4-day walk along the Green Gully Track staying in huts along the way. Original group of 4 now has 2 spots free due to last-minute dropouts. See link below for details.$150 per head. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/the-green-gully-track Location: Oxley Wild Rivers NP Limit: 4. View |
21 May, Fri 10:12AM | Neighbourhood Walk 17 : Chittaway Bay to Long Jetty | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 70m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Nearly fully booked) Co-leader: Elena Mazur. An easy day out to beautiful Tuggerah Lake...walk from Chittaway Bay to Long Jetty. Waterbirds galore. For a preview of what you expect to see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWqja5elNSM
We also hope to see one of Peter Rush's sculptures. I saw this amazing sight when I went there in April:
Baboon Delivers Another HorseSee video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pPcw2n2TuwMap: Central Coast Limit: 12. View |
22 May, Sat 8:00AM | Lockleys Pylon – Blue Gum Forest – Perrys Lookdown | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 10km | 730m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
Well one of the classic walks is back on the table and there's no better time to do this challenging trip than in the cooler months when the air is fresh and clear and the views seem to last forever! I'm itching to see what the Grose Valley looks like at Blue Gum forest as well as in what condition, these 2 famous connecting tracks are in, so come and join me for what should be a wonderful walk. Steep descent and ascent and possibly loose rocks. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View |
22 May, Sat | Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other attractions. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N View |
23 May, Sun 7:30AM | 20km plus walk series No 1: Coast Track in one day | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 28km | 900m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
The Coast Track is an incredible coastal walk/trek within an hour drive south of Sydney running from Otford to Bundeena in one of the most popular and spectacular of the NSW National Parks, the Royal National Park. This is a long day. When RSVP, please include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking experience to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Location: Royal National Park Map: Royal NP Limit: 8. Best Walk: Otford to Bundeena View |
23 May, Sun 10:14AM | Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 24 | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 100m | Illawarra Branch | |
Col M. | |||||
(Nearly fully booked) Fairy Meadow to Port Kembla North. Walk from Fairy Meadow Station to Port Kembla North on a route through Puckeys Nature Reserve, The Blue Mile, Wollongong Harbour and Headland, Wollongong Greenhouse Park and part of the perimeter around Bluescope's steelmaking operations. Part of the Great South Coast Walk (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Limit: 12. View |
24 May, Mon 10:10AM | Hills around Manly | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
If you think of Manly only as a beach, come along and change your mind. This walk climbs three hills around Manly, mainly on paths and pavements. Starting from the ferry wharf it first leads to Fairlight Beach then crosses the ridge and heads to Manly Lagoon. From the Lagoon it goes up the hill towards Freshwater, before turning back down to the Queenscliff rock pool. A long flat stretch along Queenscliff, Manly and Steyne beaches leads to the Fairy Bower rock pool. From there it climbs over the ridge to the old St Patricks College, and then to Little Manly beach before returning down to Manly Wharf. Hazards:hills and steps Location: Manly Map: Manly Limit: 14. View |
24 May, Mon 8:42AM | Springwood to Faulconbridge | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 390m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk part of Birdwood Gully, up to Chapman Parade. Tracks to Grose Road, Grose Quarry and up to Adeline Park Faulconbridge, ending at Faulconbridge Station. Lovely Mountain Blue Gums. Maintain Covid protocol. Few facilities at Faulconbridge. Rough, steep parts both up and down. Slippery bits. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View |
25 May, Tue 7:00PM | Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meeting | ||||
Branch | |||||
Bushwalking NSW | |||||
(Date Changed) All affiliated club members are welcome to attend Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meetings at Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt Street, Redfern, Sydney – just 7 minutes from the station, and/or online, to learn about bushwalking, share their ideas, and represent the interests of their club. During Covid-19, meetings are held online. Contact us to register for online meetings and receive the video link. Agenda: - Chat to fellow clubs and Bushwalking NSW from 7pm - Discussion with James McCormack (Editor of Wild Magazine) on Luxury Lodges = Wilderness Lost starts at 7:30pm. Book here for your free Zoom link - Bushwalking NSW Inc. update at 8:40pm View |
25 May, Tue 9:30AM | Mt Gibraltar – Bowral/Mittagong | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 290m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Geoff A. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Mt Gibraltar is the highest point between Sydney and Canberra. It also has some heritage listed Trachyte quarries. Walking tracks provide access to these sites as well as providing lookouts where on a clear day Sydney can be seen.
Hazards: Rough and steep tracks, slippery rocks, fallen trees and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mount Gibralter Nature Reserve Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View |
25 May, Tue 11:31AM | Social lunch | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
(SWAG) Geoffrey.L | |||||
(Fully Booked) It is really difficult to meet up with hiking friends at NPA walks these days as some have become fitter as they get older. Some have slowed down a lot. Some just want a change of lifestyle. So that we get to see each other and catch up, we will host a yum cha at Burwood. Cost is about $30. RSVP to either Geoffrey or Esther (eeesee@gmail.com) RSVP essential as we need to make a booking. provide member no, mobile no and emergency contact no.
View the 14 20km plus walks and take up the challenge.
https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?page_id=2835&leader_id=1929 Overeating. Location: Burwood View |
26 May, Wed 8:45AM | Fortress Ridge and Lockleys Pylon | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | 600m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
Joint leader Sheila Walker. From Leura Station drive to Lockley Pylon trackhead, leave some cars and then drive back along Mt Hay Rd to the trackhead of the Fortress Ridge Trail to start the walk. Walk past Fortress Rock Lookout, the Cave and Waterfall to the Fortress Ridge Lookout, turn around, on the way back turn into Fortress Canyon Entry Track, cross Fortress Creek, then along an indistinct track to the Lockleys Pylon Track on to Lockleys Pylon, and then walk back to Lockley Pylon trackhead. Please contact leader via email to register, stating whether travelling by car as we need to drive to start of the walk and back. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, scrambling uphill on indistinct track and possible fallen trees across track. Location: Leura Limit: 15. View |
26 May, Wed 10:00AM | Meadowbank to Parramatta | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Denise S. | |||||
Walk from Meadowbank ferry wharf to Parramatta along the river. Option to finish at Rydalmere. Limit: 15. View |
27 May, Thu | Carramar to Bankstown Airport at Milperra | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sue W | |||||
From Carramar station we follow good paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creeks and it’s confluence with the Georges River. We finish at the intersection of Henry Lawson Drive and Milperra Road. Return by bus to Bankstown, Strathfield or Liverpool stations. Map of the area. Limit: 12. View |
27 May, Thu | Cycle from Wolli Creek Railway Station to Sydney Olympic Park | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 50km | Sydney Branch | ||
Rob G. | |||||
(Date Changed) Cycle from Wolli Creek Railway Station to Sydney Olympic Park, via Homebush Bay and Cooks River Canal, then Newington Nature Reserve, Parramatta Foreshore return to Wolli Creek Rail. Approx 50 kms. Meet at Wolli Creek Railway Station at 9am for 9:15am start. Finish approx. 3:30 to 4pm. Must book in with leader. Bring picnic morning/afternoon tea and/or lunch or purchase along the way. Must bring spare tube and repair kit. No helmet no go! View |
28 May, Fri 9:28PM | Bruces Walk | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
From Medlow Bath walk roads and trails to Katoomba Airport. Steep down and up to cross Katoomba Creek. Govetts Creek and Wentworth Creek also have to be crossed. Steep loose trail in places. Creek crossings. Location: Medlow Bath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View |
28-30 May, Fri (20:33PM)-Sun (00:00AM) | Lost Chord Crater, Lee Castle and Labyrinth Peak | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
WALK POSTPONED.
A 3-day pack walk. Limited numbers.
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. Mostly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Talooby 89324N Limit: 8. View |
28 May, Fri 9:30AM | Neighbourhood walk 18 : Thornleigh to Eastwood | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Ewan C. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Walk from Thornleigh to Eastwood via Thornleigh Park, The Great North Walk and Terry Creek Track. Optional Lunch at Eastwood Hotel (which specialises in Korean food). Creek crossing...may get wet feet. Map: Lane Cover River Park Limit: 18. View |
29 May, Sat 8:00AM | Sunnyside Point, Wolgan Pinnacle and Endorphin Point | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 11km | 450m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
This is a spectacular region within the Ben Bullen State forest that needs protection and should be included within the Gardens of Stone National Park. Expect superb wild country with the highlights being the rugged Sunnyside Point and the nearby Wolgan Pinnacle, both worth the effort of getting to! Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View |
29 May, Sat | Watsons Bay to Rose Bay | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | Macarthur Branch | ||
Lyn C | |||||
Moderate pace. Watsons Bay to Rose Bay via The Gap, Macquarie Lighthouse, Christison Park, Vaucluse Park and House, Nielsen Park, Hermitage Foreshore Walk. Ocean and harbour views, mostly reserves and formed tracks, ups and downs, steps, mostly quiet street walking, some uneven and rough-surfaced tracks, possibly a little sand walking. Limit: 16. View |
30 May, Sun 8:17AM | 20km plus walk series No 2: Mt Kuringai to Mt Colah | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 23km | 650m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
Route: Mount Kuring gai Track, Berowra Track, Birrawanna Track, Bobbin Head Trail, Mt Colah. When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking history to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Map: Mount Kuring-gai Limit: 12. View |
30 May, Sun | Audley Circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 450m | Illawarra Branch | |
Graham B. | |||||
(Fully Booked) A traverse of the Audley precinct of the Royal NP – Loftus, Temptation Ck, Bungoona Lookout, Audley, Head of Navigation then finishing at Engadine. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the ‘Gong – combined limit applies. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 15. View |
30 May, Sun 7:48AM | Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
(Date Changed) Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other attractions. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km. Location: Ben Bullen SF and Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N View |
31 May, Mon 9:01AM | Berowra to Mt Kuring-gai | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 550m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
A nice loop walk on the "far side". Yes, I do cross the bridge! We will enjoy the views, the beauty of Cowan Creek and whatever creatures come our way. Location: Kuring-gai Chase NP Map: Hornsby and Cowan 91304N Limit: 12. View |
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