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29 Jan, Sat 8:45AM | Conservation Stroll in the Royal | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
Ross J. | |||||
This is a joint NPA/Orangutan Project (TOP) walk as a fundraiser for TOP. The $15 ticket price will go directly to field groups in Indonesia who are working relentlessly to secure forest habitat for orangutans in Indonesia. Guest presenters Gary Schoer and Ian Hill will discuss forest and biodiversity conservation efforts as well stroll up Lady Carrington Drive. Limit: 12. View |
29 Jan, Sat 8:30AM | Gap Creek Falls | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 330m | Sydney Branch | |
Roy J. | |||||
(Cancelled) THIS WALK IS CANCELLED Location: Watagans NP Map: Morisset 91311N Limit: 10. View |
29 Jan, Sat | Kurnell – Bonna Point Reserve – Silver Beach – Kamay Botany Bay National Park | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | Macarthur Branch | ||
Lyn C | |||||
Kurnell – Bonna Point Reserve – Silver Beach – Kamay Botany Bay National Park via Muru Fire Trail, Yena Picnic Area and Yena Track. Bay and ocean views. Reserves. Sand walking. Wet feet possible. Well-formed bush tracks. A lot of easy flat walking, some inclines/declines, steps, mostly well-formed paths and tracks, some uneven and rocky surfaces, could be slippery if wet, walking poles might be useful if you’d like to explore the rock platforms near Yena Picnic Area. Optional swim following the walk at Kurnell tidal pool or on return to Cronulla. Moderate pace. Limit: 12. View |
29 Jan, Sat 8:00AM | Rocky Creek Canyon | ||||
Fully inside Lithgow City Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 5km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(Cancelled) ALL INTENDING WALKERS MUST BE DOUBLE VACCINATED.
Rocky Creek Canyon is without a doubt one of the most spectacular canyons in the Greater Blue Mountains/Wollemi area with its exquisite sculptured walls, numerous cascades and gorgeous pools to enjoy on a hot summer day. There are a few compulsory swims, so a wetsuit is essential, and a helmet should be used as well. The leader has many spare helmets to loan if intending walkers don't have one. There are no abseils involved. Rock scrambling and hopping with several swims involved. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N View |
31 Jan, Mon 9:15AM | Bondi to Coogee | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | 194m | Sydney Branch | |
John H. | |||||
We are walking along the coast, with hopefully some lovely sea breezes, from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach. At Coogee you can buy your lunch from a variety of outdoor eating places and join us in the park. You can also enjoy a swim (at your own risk) at Coogee. Great coastal views. Booking essential giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers, unless you are a regular on my walks. Many stairs, including one long staircase. High UV forecast and not a lot of shade on the walk. Location: Eastern Suburbs Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 20. View |
31 Jan, Mon 8:56AM | Woodford – Coxs Road – Paradise Pool – Hazelbrook | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 390m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Woodford Station walk sections of Coxs Road to Linden. Down to Paradise Pool for a SWIM. Returning to Hazelbrook via some waterfalls. Email reply preferable with walk date in the title bar. Please be double vaccinated. Some rough and steep sections. Limit: 15. View |
1 Feb, Tue 9:00AM | Belrose to Narrabeen | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Mike P. | |||||
(Updated Details) We start from Morgan Road, Belrose and follow Deep Creek past Moon Rock to finish at Narrabeen.
The track follows firetrails and eroded bush tracks, waterfalls, creek crossings and varied flora. A significant first nations engravings site, Moon Rock, is encountered along the way.
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1 Feb, Tue 9:30AM | Bundanoon – 3x short walks #600 | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 300m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Martyn M. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Three short but different walks to Erith Coal Mine, Lovers walk, and Dimmocks Creek.
HAZARDS: Slippery rocks, rough track, some off track, steep climbs, rock hopping. Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 30. View |
2 Feb, Wed 9:00AM | Glenbrook Walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
Marilyn C. | |||||
Walk from Glenbrook Station and return to Blue Pool and Tunnel View Lookout. Bushtracks and road walking. Fully vaccinated people only. Some steep and slippery sections. Location: Lower Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View |
2 Feb, Wed 9:30AM | Medlow Bath to Wentworth Falls (Bruces Walk) | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 15km | 460m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
Starting at Medlow Bath Station walk through Medlow Airstrip Trail to Bruces Walk and then passing Gace's Glen, Ross Dell Falls, to Mount Hay Powerline Access Track, Evans Street and Blaxland Road finishing at Wentworth Falls Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Limit: 15. View |
2 Feb, Wed 7:00AM | World Wetlands Day photographic excursion | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 3km | 10m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
It's World Wetlands Day and time to not just visit a wetland but to photograph the birds within it. Location: Bicentennial Park Limit: 12. View |
3 Feb, Thu | Balls Head and Berry Island | ||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. North Sydney Council Lane Cove Municipal Council |
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Grade:2/6 | Length | 6.5km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sue W | |||||
From Wollstonecraft down Berrys Creek, around Berry Island Reserve, on to Balls Head, the BP Site Reserve and ending at Waverton station.
The conversion of ex industrial sites to parks provides much needed open space, harbour edge views and breezes. Hazards include current viruses, some rough steps and tracks. Map of walk. Limit: 8. View |
4 Feb, Fri 10:00AM | Bridges Series No 4: 11 bridges | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 7.5km | 90m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Bob Rankin | |||||
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Beginning from Lewisham station, we will view several generations of railway bridges and road bridges, and walk across a number of footbridges. including a couple of little known footbridges in the Callan Park precinct. We will finish in Rozelle, with many options for lunch - pub, pizza, Thai, etc. There's plenty of shade if it's hot weather. Train from Central at 9:42 arrives Lewisham 9:55. Meet on the south side of the station, at the corner of Railway Terrace and Victoria Street. Limit: 16. View |
5 Feb, Sat 8:00AM | Deep Pass Canyon | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | 120m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
One of the easiest canyons to visit and enjoy is Deep Pass Canyon which is more of a walk than a serious canyon as there are no abseils and no compulsary swims but there are plenty of swimming holes to cool off in,on a hot Summers Day.So bring your cossies and come along and enjoy yourself in the cooling waters of Nayook creek. rock scrambling Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N View |
5 Feb, Sat 8:15AM | Lord Howe Island Trip – Expressions of Interest | ||||
Branch | |||||
35308 | |||||
Advance Notice - Calling for expressions of interest re trip to Lord Howe Island from 5 - 12 February 2022 lead by Joe Pike & Jill Hawkes. These trips have been run biennially for many years and have always booked out, so please register your interest as early as possible to receive the information sheet. There is no obligation at this stage and places will be offered to the earliest callers later. View |
5 Feb, Sat 8:00AM | Mt Kembla Ring Trail | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Illawarra Branch | ||||
Jenae J. | |||||
(Date Changed) This is a beautiful walk taking in the gorgeous bush around the Mt Kembla area. The walk can be a little steep in sections so ideally, some average fitness will assist. The walk enjoys a lush cabbage tree palm forest and explores historic mining sites around the Mt Kembla area, including a stop in the Windy Gully cemetery. The walk is quite long and does have some hills, but is not overly strenuous. The preference is for adults, but if you want to bring older children over 10yo who are adept at bushwalking it's fine to bring them. This is about a 3hr walk allowing plenty of time to take in the bush, take some photos, meet some new people and enjoy the sights. Snakes and slippery sections. View |
5 Feb, Sat 7:08AM | Waterfall – Wattamolla | ||||
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 18km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Greg L. | |||||
Waterfall Station - Couranga Track - Wallumarra Track - Curra Moors Track - Coast Track - Wattamolla
A great one-way walk starting at the railway station and finishing near the ocean. Forest, heath land and interesting scenery along the way. Joint walk with Bush Club Location: Royal National Park Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 15. View |
6 Feb, Sun 10:32AM | Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 3 | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Stuart S. | |||||
We walk The Great Blue Mountains Trail from Medlow Bath to Katoomba. Highlights: Norths Lookout, Therabulat Lookout, Six Foot Track, Cliff Walk, the Explorers Tree, beautiful forests and views. On the way to Katoomba, we'll also walk the old Catalina Raceway and Walford Lake track. We'll also see the Aboriginal Display Track. If you fancy chocolates, a visit to Blue Mts Chocolate Co, 176 Lurline St is highly recommended. Steep and slipppery sections. Steep and slippery sections. Goretex boots an advantage.Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 12. View |
6 Feb, Sun 9:00AM | The Great North Walk Section 6 : Mt Kuringgai to Berowra | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
This would be the shortest section of the Great North Walk...take a breather in summer.. We walk from Mt Kuringgai to Berowra via Berowra Creek. Nice wild flowers and mushrooms.
Steep and slippery sections Map: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 15. View |
7 Feb, Mon 9:00AM | Coastal photography | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 2km | 100m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
Morning down on the coast in Royal National Park is the perfect place to test your photographic skills. Let's aim to then produce a celebratory "book" of our images for other NPA members, highlighting the many stunning ways to be in nature. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View |
7 Feb, Mon 10:00AM | Malabar Headland | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 7km | 80m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
This walk starts at Pioneer Park in Malabar. It takes board walks north through some wonderfully regenerated coastal scrub to reach the southern end of Maroubra beach. From there the Boora Point track leads south along sandstone clifftops, providing spectacular views for which the Malabar Headland is known. If the weather is hot we will stop for a quick swim at Malabar beach (or in the shade of the trees) before finishing back at Pioneer Park. This is a circular walk. Clifftops. Location: Malabar Headland NP Map: Malabar Headland National Park Limit: 14. View |
7 Feb, Mon 9:22AM | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Walk to Katoomba Cascades. Follow Cliff Walk past Echo Point and Three Sisters to exit at Merriwa Street. Walk back to Katoomba Station. Quite a few steps to ascend approaching Echo Point. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View |
8 Feb, Tue 9:30AM | Clover Hill Rd to Balancing Rock #540 | ||||
Fully inside Shellharbour City Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 250m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Paul O | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Clover Hill Rd is a management track leading to a rough track down to the Macquarie Rivulet. After crossing the rivulet there is an indistinct track which leads to Balancing Rock and a lovely waterfall. Return is by the same route.
HAZARDS: Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View |
8 Feb, Tue 8:30AM | Kayak Kangaroo R. – Bendeela towards Hampton Bridge #K100 | ||||
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council | |||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 7km | 1m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Pamela W. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Bring your own kayak or rent. Book kayaks with Pamela 0458606646 by 4th February. From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:30am which is one hour earlier than normal departure time. We drive to Safari Kayaking located in Kangaroo Valley arriving around 9’ish where we select our kayaks/canoes and life jackets. Kangaroo Safari will transport our kayaks to Bendeela and the carpool follows on. Once set up and in the water, we head upstream for about 3km to a lunch spot and then make our way back to Bendeela where our boats are returned to Safari Kayaking and we drive back to Bowral. The cost per person for boat hire is $45 (TBC) cash payable on the day. Please have the right amount of cash as we need to make a single payment. Cossies, hat, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water will be the go.
Hazards: Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Location: Lake Yarrunga and Kangaroo Valley Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View |
9 Feb, Wed 9:30AM | Dee Why to North Narrabeen | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Hildegard S. | |||||
Beach walking from Dee Why Surf Club to North Narrabeen. Some rock walking possibly around Long Reef. Location: Northern Beaches Limit: 15. View |
9 Feb, Wed 9:05AM | Lawson to Hazelbrook via Amphitheatre Falls and Blue Mountain | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 16km | 600m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Paul L. | |||||
(Updated Details) Walk from Lawson to Hazelbrook via Amphitheatre Falls and Blue Mountain. Walking the Empire Pass Track and passing the waterfalls of North Lawson. From Frederica Falls take North Lawson Trail and join Lawson Swamp Track. Then walk North Lawson Fire trail to Amphitheatre Falls. Include Blue Mountain on return. Hazards include creek crossings and slippery surfaces. Location: Lawson Limit: 15. View |
9 Feb, Wed 11:30AM | Walkers get together | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
(Mal’s Group) Mal | |||||
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View |
10 Feb, Thu 9:00AM | Exploratory walk | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) An exploratory walk for a limited number of experienced walkers only. Tracks between Woodford and Springwood. Rough, creeks, downs and ups Limit: 5. View |
11 Feb, Fri 10:00AM | Lunar lanterns, Sculpture Walk and Hidden Laneway Art | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
To celebrate 2022 lunar year, over 20 Lunar lanterns and banners are installed in the city. Lanterns are ideally viewed in the dark. However, to avoid the crowd, we will visit them during the day. These are bigger than life size animal lanterns and are still spectacular to see. We will also add sculptures and other landmarks. As we are in the city, there are many exits to tempt us to cut short the walk. It is a condition to complete the whole walk ( 10 km and 350m elevation) if you were to RSVP to this walk. Although there are many places to eat, in view of the current Covid conditions, it is best to bring morning tea and lunch to sustain us. View |
11 Feb, Fri 9:00AM | Neigbourhood Walks No 35 : Cascades | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 240m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Cancelled) Leader: Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.comTrain to Gordon and bus Mona Vale Road/Mawson Street (stops before Mawson Street, after Sydney Grammar School).
Cross Mona Vale Road at lights, Hassell Park shops (cafes and toilet, ask for key), also known as St Ives Plaza. We then walk down steps at the back of the shopping centre, down cul de sac Brandon, left into Roma Road, right into Whitehaven Street and left into Linigen Place. Tracks - Treeloppers, Bare Creek, Cascades go and see that area, and have BYO lunch, Cascades track and can then take Upper Cambourne and come out Cambourne and walk back to start or continue up Cascades which comes out at junction of Cambourne/Acron/Douglas (toilet there) and then walk up Douglas to Mona Vale Road for bus back to Gordon. Steep and slippery tracks
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12 Feb, Sat | Bulli to Towradgi | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | Macarthur Branch | ||
Lyn C | |||||
Bulli to Towradgi via Sandon Point Beach, Waniora Point, Flat Rock, Woonona Beach, Bellambi Harbour and Lagoon and Corrimal Beach. Moderate pace. Ocean views, mostly flat, sand and reserve walking, mostly well-formed paths though a few very short uneven and possibly muddy sections which could be slippery after rain, some street walking. Wet feet possible. A leisurely morning tea at Woonona Rock Pool with the options of swimming, exploring the rock platform or paddling in the ocean. Possible sighting of stingrays at Bellambi Harbour. Last time we saw one huge stingray. Lunch at Towradgi Rock Pool with the option of swimming. Bus or walk to train station after lunch. Limit: 12. View |
12 Feb, Sat 5:42AM | Howling Arch, the Pool of Diana and the Pool of Aphrodite | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Find out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be protected, now.
Drive to approximately GR 468 058 on the Deep Pass Trail. Head down a spur and visit Howling Arch, an amazing natural feature. Enter Dingo Creek and progress downstream for about 1.3km, visiting the scenic Pool of Diana on the way, continue underneath high cliffs to GR 476 048, the start of a north, north west trending ravine. Follow the ravine up, visiting the spectacular Pool of Aphrodite along the way, to eventually reconnect with the trail and the vehicles. About 6km. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View |
12 Feb, Sat 8:30AM | Tahmoor Gorge and Mermaids Pool circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(Date Changed) ALL INTENDING WALKERS MUST BE DOUBLE VACCINATED AND BE ABLE TO PRODUCE YOUR DIGITAL CERTIFICATE UPON REQUEST.
The Tahmoor Gorge circuit follows the very scenic Bargo River and includes the extremely beautiful Mermaid pools and a myriad of cascades and lesser waterfalls along the way. There is a high cliff line track too and we will follow both on this circuit. A walk not to missed especially as the spring flowers should be out in profusion. Rock hopping and some scrambling. Map: Picton 90294S and Bargo 90293 View |
13 Feb, Sun 8:53AM | Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 9 | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Stuart S. | |||||
This is a historic walk http://heritagedrive.com.au/project/history-walk-faulconbridge-steam-saw-mill-site/. We walk from Linden to Faulconbridge. Visit an Aboriginal site and the historic sawmill, and a few rocky vantage points, which offered spectacular views of the valley. The track to the creek is steep and involves some rock scrambling but it is adorned with wildflowers of various colours, overhangs and caves. Unfortunately this walk involves 4 km of street walking. Creek crossings, steep and slippery sections. Steep and slipppery sections. 5 creek crossings, narrow, rocky and wet paths. Long sleeve shirts and trousers recommended. Gortex boots an advantage. Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on. Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 12. View |
13-17 Feb, Sun (12:04PM)-Thu (14:00PM) | Narooma | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
Esther | |||||
(Fully Booked) Short walks around Narooma Steep and slippery sections View |
14 Feb, Mon 9:00AM | Bonnie Vale | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Length | 2km | 50m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
This is going to be a series of visits to inspect the various precincts within Royal NP where works are either completed or near completion. SSB Executive members will be present but any members are welcome. Note it is not a long walk from point A to point B. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View |
14 Feb, Mon 8:51AM | Linden – kangaroo carving – Springwood | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 280m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Linden Station to Martin Place. Very narrow along the railway side and steep down. Walk Sassafras Fire trail. Seek kangaroo carving. Descend to Glenbrook creek. Up Bee Farm Road returning to Springwood. Email prefered with walk date in the subject title. Steep narrow sections. Limit: 15. View |
14 Feb, Mon 10:00AM | Malabar to La Perouse | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
Starting at Pioneer Park, Malabar, this walk follows the coast south from Malabar Beach to the entrance of Botany Bay at La Perouse. It passes spectacular cliffs, headlands and beaches typical of Sydney’s ocean coastline as well as golf courses and historical sites. At the end of the walk the bus from La Perouse to the city passes Pioneer Park. Hazards:Golf balls. Location: Botany Bay NP Map: Botany Bay 91303S Limit: 14. View |
14 Feb, Mon | Ravines and Spurs North of Itchenstoke Creek | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Park one car at GR 701 951 and another one at GR 709 954 on D’Arcy Trail. From the second car, descend a south east trending spur to a lookout point at the end, then continue down to a gully to the south. Walk up the gully, then make our way to a tributary, visiting waterfalls and caves along the way. Descend towards Tootie Creek and enter its tributary at GR 713 944. Climb up all the way to D’Arcy Trail and the first car. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View |
15 Feb, Tue 9:30AM | Drawing Room Rocks #100 | ||||
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 4km | 400m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Barbara B. | |||||
(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 Location: Barren Grounds NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S View |
15 Feb, Tue 9:31AM | Hornsby to Thornleigh via The Jungo. | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Mike P. | |||||
From Hornsby we go down Heritage Steps and around Joe's Mountain to Thornleigh. Steep and slippery sections View |
16 Feb, Wed 10:00AM | Bundeena to Marley | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
Michael B. | |||||
A pleasant coastal walk from Bundeena to Marley and return. Some street walking and some rock hopping. Beautiful ocean views. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 15. View |
16 Feb, Wed | Hat Hill Canyon | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
No abseils but plenty of rock hopping and scrambling. A few short swims, so you need to be a competent swimmer.
Meet at Hat Hill car park on Hat Hill Road and drive some cars to the track in Godson Ave. Follow the track down to Hat Hill Creek. Put on wetsuits. Continue downstream to where Hat Hill Creek plunges into the Grose. Retrace upstream to the exit point. Change into dry clothes for the walk out. If we have time, we will visit the Aboriginal engravings and grinding grooves near the car park. Drive to the start of the walk to collect vehicles.
Helmets are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Wetsuit or thermals depending on how you handle cold water. We will be in and out of the creek most of the day. About 8 km.
Canyon Grade 2. Bushwalk Grade 5. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View |
16 Feb, Wed 9:25AM | Katoomba Falls circuit via Furber’s Stairs and Three Sisters | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 450m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Paul L. | |||||
Katoomba falls circuit via Furber’s Stairs, Scenic Walkway, Federal Pass, Giant’s Stairs and Three Sisters. Covering parts of classic Blue Mountains walking tracks; Federal Pass, Three Sisters Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk. This walk starts at Katoomba Falls and descends via Furber's Stairs to join Federal Pass Track. Walking a circuit of the Scenic Railway boardwalk to look for the resident lyrebirds before proceeding along Federal Pass to the junction with Dardanelles Pass and the base of the Giant Stairway.
Continuing up to the Three Sisters (Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo) via the stairs, then enjoy the views as we return to Katoomba Falls via the clifftop walk. Suitable for beginner walker looking to challenge themselves on the Giant Stairway (998 steps). Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
18 Feb, Fri 9:01AM | The Colour walks series 14: Seven Australians and Swain Gardens | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 7km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
This is a short summer walk to explore hidden secret gardens. We walk from Lindfield Station and cover part of the Two Creeks Track to The Seven Australians Park and Swain Gardens. Or what is often referred to as Sydney’s Secret Garden. We’ve seen a LOT of gardens in our day. But none even compare to this extravagant, leafy green wilderness, spanning over three hectares. If we had to guess how Alice felt when she fell down the rabbit hole, we’d say that it’s is a pretty similar experience as you walk down the long driveway into what can only be described as a Wonderland. The walk will finish at Kilara Station. View |
19 Feb, Sat 8:02AM | Pisgah rock~Erskine creek and return | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
from the lofty heights of Pisgah Rock we walk down to the junction of Linclon and Erskine creek where will set up a temporary camp from which to explore and enjoy the nearby pools and cascades via swimming or liloing before returning to the cars via the well formed track.
A day for hedonists and lovers of all things liquid. rock hopping Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Penrith 90303N View |
20 Feb, Sun 9:37AM | Crossing the Blue mountains section 6 | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 10km | 450m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk from Wentworth Falls to Lawson. Wildflowers, waterfalls, caves, gum forests, sassafras’s forests, birdlife and majestic views. This walk is not for you if you don’t like creek crossings (5), steep climbs and vertical ladders (4). Steep and slippery sections, slides and rock scrambling. Limit: 12. View |
20 Feb, Sun 5:50AM | Skull Rock, Lace Wall, Alabaster Cave and Striped Wall | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
Walk 1: Park at GR 722 965 on D’Arcy Trail and descend south west into a gully. Visit Skull Rock and walk up a tributary gully for a few hundred metres, then back down to another creek at GR 722 962. Continue down the creek, then turn west up the bigger gully. Ascend back to the trail.
Walk 2: Park at GR 737 996 on D’Arcy Trail and descend west into a gully; follow it for about 800 m, then walk up the creek to the south. Visit Lace Wall, Alabaster Cave, then Striped Wall, before reconnecting with the vehicles. Partly exploratory. About 6 km (both walks). Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View |
20 Feb, Sun 9:01AM | The Great North Walk Section 7 : Berowra to Cowan | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | 600m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
We walk from Berowra to Cowan. Undulating and rocky terrain. You will be rewarded by Flowers and flowers, trees of all shapes, birds, and views. Wildflowers of all colour to bid you farewell in the last km. Rocky and steep Map: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 15. View |
21 Feb, Mon 9:20AM | 7 Points of Balmain | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 120m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
This walk around the Balmain peninsula takes you to many different points and parks which provide a variety of views across the Harbour, including Ballast Point, Birchgrove Park, Elkington Park, and the foreshore of East Balmain; it also considers the industrial history of the area. The route takes roads and alleyways, park paths and several sets of steps. Hazards: steps. Map: balmain Limit: 14. View |
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