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1 Mar, Wed 9:07AM | Helensburgh circuit walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Jenny R. | |||||
From Helensburgh Station through Garawarra State Conservation Area. Mostly flat tracks with a few ups and downs, creek crossing, rough sections, minimal street walking. Ending back at Helensburgh Station. Beautiful bushland. Walking poles may be helpful. Leader will meet you at Helensburgh Station. Use station toilet on arrival. Book from one week prior to walk by email or text. A few muddy spots. Limit: 14. View |
2-4 Mar, Thu-Sat | Mt Jagungal Wilderness | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 40km | 600m | Sydney Branch | |
Graham C. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Unhurried Pace, Joint with Bush Club Inc. 3 day packwalk to the “Bushwalkers Mountain”, one of the “biggies” at over 2000m. A beautiful campsite on a high knoll surrounded by snowgums and overlooking the mountain and large snow plain.
Day 1-Walk in and establish camp.
Day 2-Climb Jagungal with daypacks only. (Luxury).
Day 3-Walk back to cars at Round Mt. FT gate.
This is a wilderness area and numbers will be limited.
Pls phone if unknown to leader. Location: Mt Kosciuszko NP Map: Toolong Range and Jagungal CMA View |
2 Mar, Thu 9:00AM | Sydney Olympic Park | ||||
Grade:3/6 | 50m | Southern Sydney Branch | |||
Brian E. | |||||
More chances to enjoy the birds. It's a rich area with many different habitats. Location: Sydney Olympic Park Limit: 12. View |
3 Mar, Fri 9:03AM | Lawson Park to Blue Mountain Track via Kent St fire trail and creek | ||||
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 12km | 470m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Paul L. | |||||
An exploratory walk from end of Kent St fire trail down to creek and following down stream. Attempt to find exit to Blue Mountain trail from creek (steep section). Return via existing tracks to start at North Lawson Park.
The Kent St fire trail will be followed to its end and then a way found to the creek if it ends before then. At the creek either a way down stream will be found or the shorter creek passage towards Empire Pass track will be used. This is an exploratory walk to find condition of the creek and an exit from it to the Blue Mountains track. Worst case is a return back to Kent St fire trail.
Numbers strictly limited and good walking fitness required. Creek crossings and wet slippery rocks. Off track section, Location: Lawson Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 6. View |
3 Mar, Fri 9:00AM | The alpabet series: “C”..Canterbury to Concord West | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Leader: Lynne: C walk- Canterbury station to Concord West station via the Cooks River path and Bicentennial park. Plenty of shade. Possibility for lunch at the cafe in Bicentennial park or you can bring your own. View |
5 Mar, Sun 8:34AM | Harbour to Hawkesbury No 4: Berowra to Cowan | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 600m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain. Section 4 is Berowra to Cowan. This point-to-point trail starts from Berowra Station.Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for birding, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Steep and slippery sections View |
5 Mar, Sun | Heathcote Circuit | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 12km | 240m | Branch | |
Carol T. | |||||
Heathcote Circuit via Kangaroo Creek: Heathcote - Karloo Pool - Kangaroo Creek – Engadine track – Bottle Bush Track – Heathcote.
Co-Leader Jenny Fisher. We will enjoy this lovely summer walk along Kangaroo Creek's rock pools, with ample time for photos & an opportunity for a swim. There is approx. 4 kms of off-track walking with some scrambling, rock hopping, creek crossings & rock platform walking, more challenging than previously due to recent flood water damage. This is a remembrance walk, one of the Jim series. One big climb after lunch, otherwise this is a beautiful walk. Limited numbers. Off-track sections, rock hopping and some scrambling, 6 fairly straight forward creek crossings. A 190m, solid climb out after lunch. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N View |
5 Mar, Sun | Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 26 – Windang to Shellharbour | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 150m | Illawarra Branch | |
Graham B. | |||||
(Updated Details) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series we will walk from Lake Illawarra entrance at Windang to Shellharbour (Junction) walking via pathways, beaches, rocky headlands and section of Killalea Regional Park. Those from Sydney take South Coast train departing Central 07:29, Wollongong station change to bus No. 57 towards Shellharbour – request driver to stop north side of Windang bridge – arriving about 09:45. Walk starts at Windang bridge and finishes at Shellharbour Junction station. 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: 15. View |
5 Mar, Sun 8:30AM | Picnic at Pickering Point | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 9km | Milton Branch | ||
Kevin R. | |||||
From Bhundoo Cottages walk upstream along the Clyde to where Dead Man’s Gulch Rd crosses the river for the first time. Stroll, explore, relax, skim stones etc. Real Billy tea will be served...and a sausage sizzle provided...so bring a cup (and whatever else you need for lunch!) Return mostly on the same route along the Clyde. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Grade 3/4: Medium. Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 15. View |
6 Mar, Mon 9:01AM | La Perouse to Cape Banks | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 250m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
A loop walk around the northern side to Botany Bay incorporating considerable historic items as well as coastal scenery. Location: Kamay Botany Bay National Park Limit: 12. View |
6 Mar, Mon 9:29AM | Medlow Bath to Blackheath | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk the Wonderland Track and visit Marks Tomb. Follow the Great Blue Mountains Trail alongside the railway line. Visit Mermaids Cave. About half the walk is on trail or road. Steep and rough down to Mermaids Cave and back up. Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View |
6 Mar, Mon 9:50AM | Middle Harbour to Inner Harbour | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
(Postponed) This walk starts on the Northbridge peninsula and finishes on the Greenwich peninsula. It follows bush tracks, paths and roads. From water level below Clive Park, Northbridge the route reaches water level again at Tunks Park; it follows Flat Rock creek up to Naremburn and crosses the watershed at St Leonards, descending once again to water level at Gore Cove Reserve, Wollstonecraft. Finally it crosses the Greenwich peninsula, finishing at the ferry wharf. Steps, bush tracks may be slippery if wet, creek crossings. Location: Lower North Shore Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14. View |
7 Mar, Tue 9:30AM | Old Argyle Rd – Bundanoon (#670) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 247m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Sue G. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a circuit walk along Old Argyle Road into Penrose State Forest. Circle back through the forest crossing the upper reaches of Paddy’s River to return to Old Argyle Road.
Hazards: Rough track, creek crossings need sandals or alternative footwear. Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View |
8 Mar, Wed 9:45AM | Blackheath Cliff Top Walk from Evans Lookout to Govetts Leap, Cripps Lookout and Popes Glen | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 420m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
Meet at Katoomba Station, board bus 698 and travel to near Evans Lookout and start the walk. After passing Evans Lookout, walk along the Cliff Top Track to Govetts Leap, passing Bridal Veil Fals, and then along Pulpit Rock Track, passing several lookouts, Laws, Two Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Cripps, then Taylor Falls, Boyds Beach, and finally continue along Popes Glen Track to Blackheath Station. Some of these areas have only recently been reopened. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Blackheath Limit: 15. View |
8 Mar, Wed 9:25AM | Killalea Regional Park | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 100m | Illawarra Branch | |
Margaret C. | |||||
(Postponed) A 2km walk through suburbia from the station (or meet at Kiosk) followed by a visit to the beautiful Killalea Regional Park. Check out the birdlife on the lagoon, walk the famous surfing beach and enjoy a coffee at the kiosk while taking in the view. Uneven surfaces, grassy slopes, sand. Location: Shellharbour Kiama Limit: 10. View |
8 Mar, Wed 11:30AM | Walkers get together | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
Mal | |||||
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View |
8 Mar, Wed 10:00AM | Wollongong to Bulli | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 11km | Sydney Branch | ||
Denise S. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Walk section of the Wollongong Coastal Walk from Wollongong to Bulli. Beautiful ocean views and beaches with an opportunity for a swim.
Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: South Coast Limit: 15. View |
10 Mar, Fri 9:05AM | The Alphabet Series: “G”: Greenwich to Barangaroo walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Leader: Kevin CliffeWe walk from Greenwich to Barangaroo. Attractions: Coal loader, Balls head reserve, Sawmiller reserve, The Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo and many more. View |
10 Mar, Fri 12:42AM | Wollangambe 5 | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
Another instalment of our Wollangambe exploration.
Limited numbers. Leave some cars at Danes Way, Mount Irvine and drive to Boronia Point Trail, Mount Irvine. Descend to the Wollangambe. Walk/swim/boulder/scramble down the gorge to the planned exit point at GR 629 925. Climb out and reconnect with the vehicles. Bring helmet (mandatory) and dry bags. Wet suit strongly recommended. Lilo optional. Must be able to swim well. Scrambling and exposure. About 9 km. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Wollangambe 89312S View |
11 Mar, Sat 7:22AM | Caves Beach – Munmorah SCA | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 15km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
Greg L. | |||||
Caves Beach - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah SCA. Great coastal walking with interesting beaches and inlets. One way walk with possible swims along the way. Joint walk with Bush Club. Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S Limit: 10. View |
11 Mar, Sat 9:30AM | Dobroyd Point – Drumoyne – Dobroyd Point | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Length | 7km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sandra C. | |||||
Loop the popular Bay Run. Follow the foreshore of Iron Cove Bay, Sisters Bay and Half Moon Bay. Water avaliable and dropout points. Meet leader at Leichhard North Stop. Booking not required. No limit. View |
11 Mar, Sat 8:29AM | Hat Hill Canyon | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 8km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
Hat Hill Canyon is a relatively easy canyon as it involves no abseils, but it includes a couple of very short swims and some extremely attractive canyon sections that will make for an interesting and exciting trip. 3 very short swims so wetsuit needed. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson View |
11-16 Mar, Sat (15:00PM)-Thu (15:00PM) | Kosciuszko Pack Walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 22km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Richard T. | |||||
A pack walk with a holiday component with only 22km of walking. In and out along the Dargal Fire trail with a first night at Patons Hut (a short walk from the cars). Three nights at the lovely Wheelers Hut
before the return. All the usual lovely Koscie scenery! Walk dates include a before and after optional stay at Jindabyne. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View |
12 Mar, Sun 8:30AM | 20km plus series: Wahroonga to North Turramurra | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 24km | Sydney Branch | ||
Geoffrey.L | |||||
This walk starts at Wahronga station via Bobbins Head and warimoo/ sphinx track to North Turramurra. This walk is one of the most pleasant ones in kuringai NP with great views over the water & from ridge. There are grand old houses and lovely gardens . Steep and slippery sections. View |
12 Mar, Sun 9:41AM | Cowan to Brooklyn | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 14km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Stuart S. | |||||
(Postponed) Postponed until further notice! To celebrate the completion of The Harbour to Hawkesbury series of walk, we'll do a celebration walk from Cowan to Brooklyn, followed by the classic Fish and Chips. This is a very popular walk. The highlight of the whole walk is the incredibly picturesque Jerusalem Bay, which makes a great spot for a mid walk swim. At this time of the year, it is a wildflowers lover's paradise... Boronia, Grevillea, Tea Tree, Rice flowers, Pea flowers, just to name a few. Some rock scrambling and steep sections. Limit: 12. View |
12 Mar, Sun 9:00AM | Point Upright and Durras Trails | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Milton Branch | ||
Barry T. | |||||
Stunning scenes including pristine beaches, remnant rain forest and spectacular cliffs with steep headlands, followed by a gentle forest amble along the shoreline of Durras Lake and its nature trail. The swell on the day will define how far we can travel along the rocky shoreline, but we will anyway have to pay close attention to the prevailing local conditions as we scramble over sometimes slippery boulders and possibly up a steepish cliff section. Options for swim if conditions are right. Contact leader essential for meeting details.....subject to change. Grade 3: Easy/medium. Walk distance: 7.5 – 10 km. Map: Durras 89261S View |
12 Mar, Sun 9:30AM | The alpabet series: “W”..Woolloomooloo Sculpture Walk 2023 | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHTHosted by ARTPark Australia – An exhibition of Australian Contemporary sculpture The Woolloomooloo Sculpture Walk 2023 is happening now! dotted along the iconic Finger Wharf is some of the finest Australian sculpture – featuring from work from artists Astra Parker, Ben Fasham, Greg Johns, Stephen Glassborow, James Parrett, Todd Stuart& David McCracken. With over 50 contemporary Australian sculptures to peruse, this extended exhibition makes for an amazing opportunity to view some of the best Australian Sculptural artworks in a truly spectacular Sydney location. The Walk runs the length of the boardwalk and continues inside the concourse behind the restaurants. Continuing along the boardwalk and in front of the terraces, towards Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. View |
12 Mar, Sun 8:30AM | Wollangambe Canyon section 1 | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 8km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Wollangambe Canyon is a water lovers paradise and on this trip we will lilo down the famous gorge enjoying the beautiful views along the way! A lilo is essential and a wetsuit highly recommended. Rock scrambling. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mt Wilson View |
13 Mar, Mon 9:05AM | Lawson to Hazelbrook | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
South Lawson via Mary Street tracks to Gregg Street. Hazelbrook F/T, meandering tracks to Terrace Falls. Adams Lookout. Trails and road to Hazelbrook Station. Steep, rough, could be slippery whether wet or dry leaves. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
13-19 Mar, Mon (08:00AM)-Sun (00:00AM) | Mid North Coast | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 15km | Sydney Branch | ||
Tony T. | |||||
(Fully Booked) A series of day walks based on Port Macquarie. Coastal and hinterland walks, including in the Wauchope area, of up to 15km per day.
Suggested self-arranged accommodation in cabins. Hazards: Steps, rocky areas, creek crossings, slippery if wet. Location: Port Macquarie Limit: 20. View |
13 Mar, Mon 9:50PM | Middle Harbour to Inner Harbour | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
(Date Changed) This walk starts on the Northbridge peninsula and finishes on the Greenwich peninsula. It follows bush tracks, paths and roads. From sea level below Clive Park, Northbridge the route reaches sea level again at Tunks Park; it follows Flat Rock creek up to Naremburn and crosses the watershed at St Leonards, descending once again to sea level at Gore Cove Reserve, Wollstonecraft. Finally it crosses the Greenwich peninsula, finishing at sea level at the ferry wharf. Steps, slippery tracks, creek crossings. Location: Lower North Shore Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14. View |
14 Mar, Tue 9:30AM | Abrahams Bosom | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | Milton Branch | ||
Maureen C. | |||||
A leisurely walk around Abrahams Bosom Reserve from the car park at the end of Beecroft Parade known as Coomies Walk followed by another circuit with visits to Lobster Bay, Abrahams Head and Whale Point. Plenty of time to explore Gosangs Tunnel and swim at the beaches. Essential to book by ringing Maureen. Grade 2/3: Easy. View |
14 Mar, Tue 9:30AM | Wingecarribee River Tracks (#800) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 250m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Ian G. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Follow along the river track circuit. Return to cars and proceed to Quarry Walk and Berrima Weir.
Hazards: Steep climbs, slippery rocks, rough track. Location: Berrima Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View |
15 Mar, Wed 9:03AM | Lawson Park to Blue Mountain Track via Kent St fire trail | ||||
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 530m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Paul L. | |||||
(Updated Details) Meet leader at Lawson station. Walk on streets to Lawson Park. Walking on part of Bruce's walk through Dante Glen to Kent St fire trail. The fire trail continues as a walking track to the start of a ridge that leads to the Blue Mountain creek. Following down stream with multiple creek crossings and getting wet feet. A creek from Amphitheatre Falls meets Blue Mountain at a canyon waterfall. Pause for lunch here. Exit to Blue Mountain trail from creek has steep and challenging sections. Return via existing tracks to start at North Lawson Park. Depending on time return walk may include Empire pass and falls along that track.
Exploratory walk on 3rd March completed in 5 hours.
https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/explore/recording/kent-street-to-blue-mountain-track-e074a29 Hazards: Creek crossings and off track sections. Wet and slippery rocks Location: Lawson Limit: 15. View |
15 Mar, Wed 9:00AM | Little Forest Farm Wander | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | Milton Branch | ||
Barry T. | |||||
Led by Penny & Barry Tomkinson. Explore the fields and hills of the Little Valley around Duckpond, and saunter along the twists and turns of the Yackungarrah Creek. Coffee after at Penny and Barry’s. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. View |
15 Mar, Wed 9:00AM | Thornleigh to Pennant Hills | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sylvia C. | |||||
Walk from Thornleigh Station to Pennant Hills Station. Lovely bush with creek crossings.
Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Berowra Valley NP Limit: 15. View |
17 Mar, Fri 9:27AM | The Alphabet series: “W”..Woy Woy to Gosford | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Brad S. | |||||
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Walk from Woy Woy to Gosford via Point Clare along footpaths and cycle paths , crossing the "Spike Milligan Bridge" along the way. Plenty of public transport options available to shorten the walk if desired. Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View |
18 Mar, Sat 7:01AM | Bell Canyon | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 11km | 510m | Sydney Branch | |
Richard Y. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Bell Canyon is a not a canyon regularly visited due to the difficulty getting to it. Never the less it is a superb canyon with some of the best A grade sustained canyon in the Blue Mountains. There are long narrow dark swim-throughs of up to 200 meters as well as awkward jumps and the use tape to scramble into the canyon. The water is cold and wetsuits will be needed as well as a good swimming ability. Location: Mount Wilson Map: Wollangambe Limit: 10. View |
18 Mar, Sat 9:00AM | Rhodes, Cabarita, Mortlake Ferry | ||||
Length | 33km | Southern Sydney Branch | |||
John K | |||||
A scenic and relaxed pace ride on cycle paths and cycle routes around the foreshore. Passing through historical properties, then cross over on the punt. Return to the start over John Whitton Bridge. There are train stations along the way if you prefer a shorter ride or getting tired. Unfortunately, riding an e-bike on this trip will mean that you are not covered under NPA club insurance; Bushwalking Australia is working to see if it can be covered for future trips. Unfortunately, riding an e-bike on this trip will mean that you are not covered under NPA club insurance; Bushwalking Australia is working to see if it can be covered for future trips. Mostly on cycle paths, but some road crossings with vehicle traffic. Be aware of other track users, debris /damage/uneven path, and possible mechanical failers. Limit: 10. View |
19 Mar, Sun 8:00AM | Harbour to Hawkesbury No 5: Cowan to Brooklyn | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 450m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
(Cancelled) The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain. Section 5 is Cowan to Brooklyn. Generally considered a challenging route, it is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Steep and slippery sections View |
19 Mar, Sun 10:30AM | Tathra Headland – Boulder Bay | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 7km | 60m | Far South Coast Branch | |
Gabrielle T. | |||||
Walk is part of the Kangarutha Track and includes a section of the Wharf to Wharf Walk. Start at Tathra Headland and follow the coastline to Boulder Bay. Track winds through heathland, melaleucas and allocasuarinas, with a remnant patch of rainforest at Boulder Bay. Excellent views of Kianinny Bay en route. Steep ascents/descents. Numerous steps. Location: Bournda National Park View |
19 Mar, Sun 9:06AM | The Alphabet series: “T” Thirlmere Festival of Steam | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Changed Transport Details) SOLD OUTLeader: Philip WrightNSW'S PREMIER STEAM EVENT.LOCOMOTIVE 3001 TO FEATURE AT 2023 FESTIVAL OF STEAMDue to the requirement to book the steam train, RSVP to this event is accepted from now. In 2023, Thirlmere village will once again awaken to the enchanting sound of the steam whistle for the annual Thirlmere Festival of Steam.From newly restored steam Locomotive 3001 and Legend of Steam Locomotive 3801 to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest operating steam locomotive Beyer-Garratt 6029, visitors will be spoilt for choice with the biggest display of historic NSW railway steam engines at this year’s Thirlmere Festival of Steam. All locomotives listed will either feature on display in steam or operate one of the many steam train rides throughout the weekend along the historic Loop Line.
Their will also be a range of smaller steam traction engines in and around the NSW Rail Museum .
Full details and tickets: www.thirlmerefestivalofsteam.com.au
Please book early for the 11:20 am entry and train ride to avoid disappointment. $20 for seniors. Enjoy a stroll in historic Picton after the festival.
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20 Mar, Mon 10:00AM | Bundeena – Jibbon Head – The Balconies – Bundeena | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 160m | Sydney Branch | |
John H. | |||||
We will walk along the beach and tracks to Jibbon Head, visiting the Aboriginal engravings on the way. We will then mostly walk along the rock platform towards the Balconies, where we join the coastal track back to Bundeena. There is a steep climb from the last beach up to the headland along an eroded track that requires a bit of a scramble. Spectacular coastal views and coastal heath bushland. Booking essential, giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers. It could be slippery and possibly slushy in places and the rock platforms are uneven. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15. View |
20 Mar, Mon 9:30AM | Medlow meander to Katoomba | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 580m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
From Belgravia: Tracks behind the Hydro Majestic including the Sunbath, Maxines Bower, Three Brothers towards Bellevue Crescent. Then tracks adjacent to GWH, past Explorers Tree, Norths L/O. Road and tracks to Katoomba Station. Steep, rough, could be slippery whether wet or dry leaves. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
20 Mar, Mon 9:00AM | Woolwich to Hunters Hill | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 150m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
Some delightful heritage sites, including the famous Kellys Bush. Limit: 12. View |
21 Mar, Tue 9:00AM | Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge (#940) | ||||
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 11km | 400m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Mike M | |||||
(Fully Booked) Medium walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool. Matilda track to lookout for lunch. Optional HARD walk for extension down Rosie's Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge. Limit 12 for the optional gorge extension.
Hazards: Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View |
22 Mar, Wed 9:00AM | Bawley Beach To Nuggan Point | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | Milton Branch | ||
Wendy | |||||
Walk to Nuggan Point from Bawley Reserve. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches. Coffee etc. at Bawley. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. View |
22 Mar, Wed 9:10AM | Cremorne Point to Balmoral | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 11km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
Hildegard S. | |||||
Walk from Cremorne Point to Balmoral via Mosman Bay, Sirius Cove, Athol Bay, Bradley’s Head and Chowder Bay to Balmoral. Beautiful City and harbour views and bush tracks.
Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View |
22 Mar, Wed 8:35AM | Lawson to Hazelbrook via southern route | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 375m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
(Fully Booked) WALK CHANGED DUE TO TRACK CLOSURES Starting at Lawson Station, walk to Gregg Street, turn off to a faint track to view old relic, follow South Lawson fire trail, turn off to go to Cataract Falls and Federal Falls, rejoin South Lawson fire train and go to Victor Falls and Terrace Falls, go up to Adams Lockout, then to Hazelbrook Station via South Lawson Fire trail. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, overgrown tracks and some off-track sections. Limit: 12. View |
23 Mar, Thu 8:00AM | Bonnum Pic day walk | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 17km | 567m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Jerry | |||||
(Fully Booked) Out and Back trail near High Range Nattai NP, Southern Highlands. 17km, considered a challenging hike. Exposed, over grown track, some climbing, cliffs, navigation skills required. Considerred a Grade 5 walk. Location: Nattai NP and High Range Limit: 8. View |
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