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| 16 Jul, Tue 9:30AM |
Old Bullock Track & Macquarie Rivulet Circuit (#530 |
| Fully inside Shellharbour City Council |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
9km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Paul O |
 From the bottom of Macquarie Pass follow an old bullock track up to Clover Hill Rd. Turn down a Canyoners Track to Macquarie Rivulet and follow back to The Cascades car park.
Hazards: Slippery, steep, off track, scrambling on narrow rough track. Can be quite muddy in places.
Location: Macquarie Pass NP
Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20.
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| 18 Jul, Thu 8:00AM |
Tahmoor Gorge to Maldon (#950) |
| Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
10km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Explorer Walks) Mike M |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Traverse a section of Tahmoor Gorge along Bargo River from the bottom of Sally's Pass to the junction of Nepean River. From the junction we will pick our way down the Nepean to Maldon. Will require car shuffle. NOTE: If we can't pick our way through to Maldon then we will backtrack to start. Partly unexplored so will need to be agile. Possible need to swim/float a section. Some cliffs and slippery rocks.
Location: Bargo & Nepean R
Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 8.
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| 19 Jul, Fri 9:52AM |
The suburbs series : Manly, Curl Curl and Dee Why |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
130m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Sophie A. |
 This is Sophie's Signature walk. Manly to Dee Why via a few beaches and lookouts. Beautiful beach walk with some bush tracks. If you are lucky, you may see schools of dolpins. There is a surprise at the start of the walk. Finish in Dee Why for lunch and swim, if you dare. No need to contact leader. Just turn up on the day.
Location: Northern Beaches
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| 20 Jul, Sat 8:51AM |
Magdala Creek to Sassafras Gully Rd |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
420m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
(NEW!!!) Urban noise disappears as we follow Magdala Creek 4km down to Glenbrook Creek. Here we find tall trees, and patches of rainforest in the deep gullies. As always, there is a climb out of the valley. We return to Springwood Station via Sassafras Gully Rd after a little sidetrip to see the stone cross. No major creek crossings, but there are a number of short shallow ones. We shouldn't have to take our shoes off. Wet rocks may be slippery near creeks. Sand on rocks is also slippery.
Location: Springwood
Map: Springwood Limit: 12.
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| 21-28 Jul, Sun (08:45AM)-Sun (14:00PM) |
New Caledonia. GRNC1. Grand Randonnee |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
120km |
4,800m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
 (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The GRNC1 crosses the great southern section of Grande Terre, the main island of New Caledonia and takes bushwalkers on a journey of a variety of habitats from tropical beaches to towering rainforests, waterfalls galore and scenic mountain ridges, making this truly a walk in paradise. There are walkers huts at each campsite and we will travel through the Blue River provincial park for a large section of the walk. Almost all of the flora and fauna is endemic to the island which makes this walk very special.
Location: Blue River provincial Park
Map: Alltrails Limit: 14.
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| 22 Jul, Mon 9:22AM |
Katoomba Ramble |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
530m |
Sydney Branch |
| Janet R. |
(NEW!!!) Start at Katoomba Station. Walk to Explorers Tree. Then to Norths Lookout. Therabulat, Peckmans, Cahills lookouts. Walk through golf course to Aquatic Centre. Part of Catalina race track. Finish at Katoomba Station. Rough, slippery, uneven surfaces.
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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| 23 Jul, Tue 9:00AM |
Brown Mountain & Red Rocks (#160) |
| Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
420m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Sue G. |
Red Rocks & Brown Mtn are on the top of Mt Cambewarra. A rough fire trail leads out to a trig point overlooking Kangaroo Valley. On the return, a side track leads out to Brown Mountain lookout for views over the south coast. Aboriginal rubbings are seen on both tracks.
Hazards: Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, slippery after rain.
Location: Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
Map: Berry 9028-3N Limit: 20.
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| 23 Jul, Tue 7:14AM |
Spit to Manly (#S500 |
Passes through 2 LGA's.
Northern Beaches Council
Mosman Municipal Council |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
250m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M. |
A scenic walk through bush and coast with lovely views of Middle Harbour and Sydney Harbour. Quite a few steep steps and descent to Manly. Hurried pace in order to catch the 4pm train home. A lovely walk in the middle of suburbia.
Hazards: Even walk, few rocks and up and down bush track.
Location: City of Sydney Limit: 20.
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| 25 Jul, Thu |
Highlights of Waterfall |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
400m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
(NEW!!!) Circuit walk to include Mt. Westmacott, scout camp, Lake Toolooma, Kingfisher Pool, the Mooray and Bullawarring Tracks. Great views and great track walking. cliff edges, creek crossings, slippery surfaces.
Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 20.
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| 26 Jul, Fri 10:00AM |
Suburb series of walk: Canterbury to Hurlstone Park |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Lynne Hewitt
A pleasant walk from Canterbury to Hurlstone Park. Local guide with commentary.
Limit: 15.
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| 29 Jul, Mon 9:55AM |
Toongabbie to Parramatta |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
110m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Morning tea nearby at Ron Hill Park. Follow Toongabbie Creek along the Great West Walk to Parramatta.
Map: Prospect and Parramatta Limit: 20.
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| 30 Jul, Tue 9:00AM |
Buxton Ave to Blue Gum Forest (#909) |
| Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
7km |
80m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M |
Starting from Buxton Ave on the edge of Nattai NP, we follow a short distance on fire trails to pick up a track that leads us down to the Blue Forest in Thirlmere Lakes NP. Generally downhill with a total descent of 200m. Car shuffle required.
Hazards: Uneven and possibly slippery track in places. Mostly downhill.
Location: Nattai NP & Thirlmere Lakes NP
Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20.
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| 2 Aug, Fri 10:00AM |
The Suburbs series of walks: Baulkham Hills; Mike Pickles’ birthday walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
60m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ken |
(Updated Details) Celebrate Mr Pickles 89 birthday at Baulkham Hills : Heritage Walk.
The walk starts at the rose garden in Roxbrough Park Road.
There is some street walking to reach Crestwood Reserve.
There are shared walk/cycle ways through the reserve .
The walk continues as far as Seven Hills Road and the leads back through Tory Burn Reserve to Windsor Road and back to the Rose Garden.
The walk will also be listed on The Wanderers Bushwalking Clubs Program. Trip hazzards, cyclists on shared pathways, road crossings, the occassional snake.
Location: Baulkham Hills Limit: 10.
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| 5 Aug, Mon 9:03AM |
Dantes Glen |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
San Jose Ave to North Lawson Trail, then follow cliff top to Echo Bluff, Echo Point, Fairy Falls, Dantes Glen, Empire Pass, Frederica Falls. Take Hughes Ave track back to Lawson. Creek crossings. Steep loose fire trail section. Steep worn steps. Possibly muddy sections.
Location: Lawson
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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| 6 Aug, Tue 9:00AM |
Mt Keira Ring Track & Robinsons LO (#400) |
| Fully inside Wollongong City Council |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
500m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) 35134 |
 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 old mine.
Hazards: Some overgrown and steep tracks.
Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR
Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20.
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| 8 Aug, Thu |
Helensburgh to Semi Detached Point and return |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
660m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
(NEW!!!) From Helensburgh Station follow a variety of un-named tracks to Semi Detached Point near Era Beach. Return via Cutty Ridge, Burgh track and alternative route back to the station. Great track walking in some seldom used routes. river crossings, rocky sections.
Location: Garawarra SCAand Royal NP Limit: 20.
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| 9 Aug, Fri 10:00AM |
Suburb Series : Fiddletown |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Marilyn C. |
Wild flowers and magnificent views of Berowra Ck near Hawkesbury River. Neverfail Trail out to Colingridge Point and back. Easy fire trail. Very little ascent/descent. No public transport.
Map: Marramarra National Park
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| 11 Aug, Sun 6:36AM |
Kangaroo Creek Traverse |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
(NEW!!!) Find out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be better protected.
Park the cars near Angus Place. Walk on trail to SH 1127, then off trail north east to SH 1095. Descend into Kangaroo Creek at around GR 329 060, then follow the cliff line and ledges all the way to GR 315 056. Exit to Angus Place Trail and walk back to vehicles. About 12 km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Newnes State Forest and Gardens of Stone SCA
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N
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| 12 Aug, Mon 9:00AM |
Long Angle and Cripple Creeks |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Mostly roads and fire trails. Follow Long Angle Creek and Cripple Creek trails to Blaxland. Creek crossings. Cyclists and horse riders also use the fire trails. Some steep sections. Some loose surface on trails.
Location: Springwood Limit: 20.
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| 14 Aug, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mal |
 Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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| 15 Aug, Thu 9:00AM |
Emmetts Flat via Slotts Way & up Starlight Track, Nattai NP |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
16km |
410m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Explorer Walks) Jerry |
 (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Head along Ahearns LO Track and branch south down Slotts Way. Reaching the Nattai River, head down stream till reaching Emmetts Flat and then up Starlights Trail. Street descent and ascent, off-track in places. Creek crossing, slippery, cliff edges.
Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Limit: 10.
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| 16 Aug, Fri 9:34AM |
The suburbs series of walk: Parramatta |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Lynne Hewitt TBA
Parramatta, Historic wall of parramatta Limit: 15.
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| 19 Aug, Mon 9:22AM |
Nellies Glen to Devils Hole |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Follow the Six Foot Track down Nellies Glen. Return to Katoomba via Devils Hole. Steep descent on old steps and track. Some rock scrambling ascending Devils Hole. Some sections will be damp and maybe slippery.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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| 23 Aug, Fri 9:31AM |
The Suburbs: Chatswood West (Fullers Bridge to Mowbray Park) |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
180m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Mike P. |
| Fullers Bridge to Mowabray Park in Lane Cove National Park. Limit: 15.
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| 24 Aug, Sat 9:14AM |
Dantes Glen |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
(NEW!!!) From the station we walk along San Jose Ave to North Lawson Trail, then follow cliff top to Echo Bluff, Echo Point and Fairy Falls. Down steps to Dantes Glen Falls, St Michaels Falls, Empire Pass and a gentle up hill to Frederica Falls. Take Hughes Ave track back to Lawson. Don't expect the huge cliffs and scenery of Katoomba. But from this uncrowded Echo Point, we look out onto the Grose Wilderness Area just a few kilometres away. No houses or roads to be seen.
Location: Lawson
Map: Katoomba Limit: 12.
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| 24 Aug, Sat 12:35PM |
Griffiths Loop plus Cooks Nose Pass |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
230m |
Sydney Branch |
| Greg L. |
 Griffiths Loop - Barren Grounds picnic area - side trip to Cooks Nose - Natural Stone Bridge - loop track back to picnic area.
A loop walk entirely on tracks. Beautiful heathland and forest, great scenery, spring wildflowers.
Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15.
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| 26 Aug, Mon 8:55AM |
Woodford Paradise |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
336m |
Sydney Branch |
| Janet R. |
(NEW!!!) Meet at Woodford Station. Walk to Ridge Street. A steep rough down, then up to fire trail. Tracks to Paradise Pool. Up to Linden (NOTE bridge is broken crossing creek). Parts of Coxs on both sides of Linden. Coxs Road back to Woodford Station. Rough, uneven surfaces, creek to cross.
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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| 30 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
The Suburb series : Pennant Hills; Cherrybrook (Callicoma Track) |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ian B. |
| Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland.
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| 1 Sep, Sun 8:00AM |
Otford to Bundeena |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
28km |
240m |
Sydney Branch |
| Greg L. |
 (NEW!!!) Otford Station - Coast Track - Bundeena (ferry wharf). The classic long walk in Royal. Beautiful country and beautiful coastline. A long hard walk with no time for loitering. Very fit walkers only. Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Otford 91294S and Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10.
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| 6 Sep, Fri 9:00AM |
The Alphabet series.”W”. Wild Flower Garden at St Ives |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
Commencing Kitchener Street, St Ives and down to the creek and fire trail via creek, Mueller Track, where the stillness of nature surrounds you, and up to The Wildflower Garden. Continues to Solander Track. Pretty along the creek, with a waterfall (Phantom Falls). Some quite wet tiny tracks. Lots of ups and downs. Those who use hiking sticks, bring them. Visitors/info centre, next to Senses Track, has a coffee machine and native plant nursery. Return via a slightly shorter route. Limit: 15.
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| 11 Sep, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mal |
| Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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| 13 Sep, Fri 10:00AM |
The suburb series of walk: Second Ponds Creek; Allan Porter’s birthday walk |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Allan P. |
This walk starts and finishes at The Ponds Shopping Centre. Morning tea and lunch here or at adjacent park. Bring own morning tea and lunch or buy from the shops. Bring a snack in case we end up having a late lunch. The suburb of The Ponds straddles Second Ponds Creek. This creek flows north over 10km from Parklea, through The Ponds and Rouse Hill Regional Park, to join the Cattai River at Annangrove. Along our walk we will see remnants of the woodland that covered this flood plain. As well, we visit Dragonfly Pool and the pretty Ironbark Lake. Mostly on shared concrete pathway.
Location: The Ponds Limit: 30.
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| 17-24 Sep, Tue (08:00AM)-Tue (17:00PM) |
Nadgee Nature Reserve Bushwalk |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
40km |
800m |
Sydney Branch |
| Richard T. |
 Nadgee Nature Reserve is a real delight, especially in spring with the wildflowers and hopefully a ground parrot or two. And the coastal scenery is wonderful, with perhaps a sighting of whales!
The Reserve is south of Eden and runs down to the border.
This full pack walk is out and return featuring multiple nights at two of the best locations in the Reserve – Newtons Beach and Nadgee Beach. From Newtons Beach we spend the time enjoying the beach and the lovely scenery. From Nadgee Beach, we will do a couple of lovely day walks including a visit to Bunyip Hole
and the border marker at Cape Howe.
Location: Nadgee NR Limit: 8.
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| 19 Sep, Thu 9:00AM |
Stevos Pass Track to Kangaroo River and up Missingham Steps Circuit |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
9km |
430m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Explorer Walks) Jerry |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circular walk from Carrington Falls down Stevos Pass to the Kangaroo River. Cross the river after lunch and up through magnificent rainforest to the Missingham "steps". Very steep descent, off-track, leeches, river crossing, steep slimb up rocks and "steps". Unfenced.
Location: Nellies Glenn and Carrington Falls - Budderoo NP Limit: 8.
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| 20 Sep, Fri 9:20AM |
Suburbs series of walk: Campbelltown |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
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| Leader: Lynne Hewitt. The Alphabet Series: "U" ..UWS Sculpture and Art Gallery Walk A visit to see the sculptures in Western Sydney University, the Art Gallery of Campbelltown and the Japanese gardens behind the Art Gallery. The Art Centre is a large outdoor sculpture and manicured park area which features a range of permanent and changing exhibitions. Experience the unique sculptures in a beautiful outdoor setting. Experience the Tether of Time - a 15-metre sculpture and meet Esmeralda, the 10-tonne granite prehistoric wombat. Spring time will enhance our visual and smell sense in our visit to the Japanese Gardens. The Japanese Gardens are a special gift from Koshigaya, Campbelltown's Sister City in Japan. The Gardens symbolise the beliefs and religion of both Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, and Zen Buddhism. The Campbelltown Japanese Gardens feature a traditional waterfall, koi pond, timber bridge, stonework pathways, lush plantings and a 16th Century designed teahouse, handcrafted by Japanese craftsmen. The aim of the garden is to obtain quiet solitude. The design represents elegant simplicity, lending itself to contemplation and heightened awareness. The Gardens is also home to the Arts Centre Cafe, a scenic dining location that overlooks the tranquil gardens. |
Limit: 15.
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| 21 Sep, Sat 8:00AM |
East Creek exploration |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
7km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
(Date Changed) Deep inside the Newnes State Forest is an unprotected area worth saving and of course visiting, East Creek. Within its deep sculptured walls, there are wonderful overhangs and sections of towering forest, along with a few superb waterfalls which we will visit along the way. Come see why this area should be included within the Gardens of Stone National Park. Rock scrambling.
Location: Newnes State Forest
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12.
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| 27 Sep, Fri 9:30AM |
Suburbs: Chatswood to Macquarie Park |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
LEADER: HEATHER LAKISS (RSVP TO  HEATHERLAKISS@GMAIL.COM) Rail to River walk from Chatswood to Macquarie Park via Lane Cove River and The Great North Walk. Slippery sections |
Limit: 15.
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| 4 Oct, Fri 9:30AM |
Suburbs series : Kenthurst |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Marilyn C. |
| We will visit the Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest
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| 9-17 Oct, Wed (17:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM) |
Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
50km |
1,300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Richard T. |
A six night full pack walk involving Daveys Hut, Kidmans Hut, and Mawsons Hut. Exact details will be determined by weather and other factors. We camp near these huts but not in them so everyone needs to be fully equipped for the variety of conditions in the area. We stay at ski lodge in Jindabyne for a night on either side of the walk with our regular BBQ overlooking the lake. Always a pleasure walking in Kosciuszko area and this will feature some great scenery and bush in an area new to the leader.
Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15.
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| 9 Oct, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mal |
| Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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| 11 Oct, Fri 9:30AM |
The Suburbs Series : Cheltenham, Eastwood |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ian B. |
| Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event. Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Eastwood Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. Follow fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction of the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow GNW until we come to the turnoff to the Terrys Creek Track. Follow this track through various parks to Terrys Creek falls and on to Vimiera Park. Road walk to Eastwood Railway Station. Possible sighting of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom during this walk. Rough and slippery track in a few spots. Creek crossings.
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| 14-27 Oct, Mon-Sun |
Madagascar wildlife and walking tour |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
  (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This trip will be run by the experienced Exodus Tour company which I’ve travelled with on several occasions to parts of Africa and found them to be very professional and extremely informative and exciting in the locations they visit and the guides they provide. Accommodation is of a high standard.
This is a small group trip with maximum of 12. Currently 8 spaces left and there is a 20% discount with Tourrader until 2.11.23
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| 17 Oct, Thu 8:30AM |
Where the waters meet, Guula Ngurra NP |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
18km |
480m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Explorer Walks) Neil O. |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk to Murrawall where the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Rivers meet. At this junction the Aboriginal story of Gurangatch and Miragan can be appreciated. Steep descent and ascent, scrambling over rocks along the Wollondilly River.
Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Limit: 8.
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| 18 Oct, Fri 10:07AM |
The Alphabet series.”W”..Wentworth falls lake circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
 LEADER: Philip Wright Start with a coffee at the famous German bakery, Then walk to Wentworth Falls lake. The circuit around the lake shows you the serene beauty of the lake. Admire the water birds, sculptures and the flora...Maples, tea trees, grevillea ( specific to this area), isopogan, sun Orchid, wild strawberries, tree ferns, and of course Waratahs and rhododendrons flowering in October. There are more species unknown to the leader. Botanists are invited to join the walk to enrich our knowledge. If you are lucky, you will see redbellied snakes. On return to the station, you can treat yourself with the famous pastries at the German bakery.
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| 25 Oct, Fri 10:00AM |
The suburbs series of walk: Dangar Island |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
5km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
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| Leader: Lynne Hewitt. Join us for a tour to this idyllic island just a hop, skip and a jump from Hawkesbury River Station, Brooklyn. Upon arrival on this car-free oasis of bush, beach and tranquillity, we will be welcomed by tree-lined palms and jacarandas. On the lower grounds we'll walk past the Bowling Club and Bradleys Beach. On the higher grounds we'll get great views of the Hawkesbury River. We'll also walk past a Blackbutt – Rough-barked Apple Forest. Enjoy the scenic train ride across the Hawkesbury River and a joy ferry ride to the island. Enjoy lunch or Devonshire tea at Dangar Island Depot before taking the ferry back home. Bring money for ferry ($8.50 one way adult, $4.30 one way concession (not sure seniors are considered concession)). |
Limit: 15.
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| 1 Nov, Fri 10:30AM |
Suburbs Series: Windsor |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Marilyn C. |
| Historic walk including First Fleet Grave at St Matthews Anglican Church Windsor, Rickabys Creek and crossing the new Windsor Bridge over the mighty Hawkesbury River. Easy walking.
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| 8 Nov, Fri 9:54AM |
The Alphabet Series: “X” Xacuti at Harris Park |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
130m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Derek Hampton RSVP direct to derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com
For our Alphabet series, ‘X’ is for Xacuti. Join us to celebrate our multicultural heritage walks with authentic Indian cooking at Harris Park. We start from Kissing Point wharf, go along the cycleway alongside Parramatta River, looking out for native birds at Baludarri Wetlands, stopping briefly at the historical Hambledon Cottage before reaching our destination for our shared group lunch ($20). Parramatta signifies Sydney’s urban buzzy renewal so food streets like this won’t last. Return is by train. If eating, please confirm and email culinary/dietary preference. Limit: 15.
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| 13 Nov, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mal |
| Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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| 15 Nov, Fri 9:30AM |
The Suburbs Series: South Newtown |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
25m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Bob Rankin |
| We will walk some of the back lanes of South Newtown, viewing some historic sites and a lot of street art. Limit: 16.
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| 21 Nov, Thu 9:15AM |
Gerringong Falls to the bottom of the falls |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
14km |
300m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Explorer Walks) 34586 |
   (Cancelled) Cycle Budderoo & Hersey Fire trails to the start of the descent to below the falls. Locate the "chimney" and use rope to descent this and steep decent to track. Very steep, bring your own bicycle to get to track head, slippery, use of rope, unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Budderoo National Park Limit: 9.
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