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26 Jan, Tue 9:30AM |
Fitzroy Falls |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
13km |
300m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Mike M. |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Fitzroy Falls West Rim and East Rim Tracks provide spectacular views of the main falls, Twin Falls, the Grotto and the valley between the two tracks. The vegetation is very different on each of the tracks. Extension to Plane crash site off track. Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks. Some off track. Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 15.
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26 Jan, Tue 10:01AM |
Mount Hay and Butterbox Point |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
250m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Esther |
(NEW!!!) Leader: Bob Rankin. Mount Hay Summit and Butterbox Point is a 6 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Blue Mountains, that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 6.
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27 Jan, Wed 10:10AM |
Watsons Bay to Rose Bay |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
Denise S. |
  Beautiful harbour and ocean views as we walk to South Head and then to Rose Bay via Parsley Bay, Neilsen Park and the Hermitage Foreshore Walk. Swimming possible at Neilsen Park. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Limit: 15.
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29 Jan, Fri |
Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon |
Grade:5/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
 Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details.
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29 Jan, Fri 8:00AM |
Jibbon Head |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
   (NEW!!!) A walk from Bundeena to Jibbon Head. Walk can be lengthened or shortened depending on temperature. Extension might also include a visit to Bonnie Vale for those who drive. Picnic lunch. Be aware this is summer and the heat can be an issue. Carry lots of water and wear appropriate clothing. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10.
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29 Jan, Fri |
Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra via Apple Tree Bay and Cowan Creek |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
480m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Paul L. |
(NEW!!!) The walk starts from Mt Kuring-gai Station to the lookout over Apple Tree Bay on NPWS track, then follows old pipeline to Apple Tree Bay. From the car park at the bay, go up Apple Tree Creek to small waterfall and return to car park. Next follow usual track along Cowan Creek to Berowra. Apple Tree creek has rock hopping section and slippery surfaces in parts. Old pipe line track is overgrown in parts with steep decent. Map: Berowra Limit: 15.
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29 Jan, Fri 10:05AM |
Neighbourhood walk No 3: Little Digger Track and Two Creeks Track |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
170m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Esther |
  (Nearly fully booked) Co-leader: Heather Lakiss. This pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the national park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in East Lindfield. View neighbourhood walks Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 12.
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30 Jan, Sat 8:00AM |
Valley of the Waters full circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
750m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
  On this full Valley of the Waters circuit we will drop down into the valley as far as Vera Falls and pass as many lookouts and waterfalls as we can as we walk along the many paths in this area including Wentworth Pass, Vera Falls, National Pass, Undercliff, Den Fenella and the Shortcut tracks. Expect lots of photo opportunities and for those feeling brave the odd swimming opportunity. Lots of steps and steep sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S
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31 Jan, Sun 9:48AM |
Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 10 |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
330m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Esther |
 (Nearly fully booked) Co-leader: Stuart Sew Hoy. Today we walk from Faulconbridge to Springwood via Victory Track and Wiggins Track. This is a popular route.View Esther's future walks Steep and slippery 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: 12.
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1 Feb, Mon 8:11PM |
Wentworth Pass |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
420m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Note early starting time for summer. Wentworth Falls, Slacks Stairs, Wentworth Pass, Valley of the Waters, Fletcher St, Falls Road back to the station. Lots of steps. Ladders. Some rough sections. Wet rocks in places. Creek crossings. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16.
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2 Feb, Tue 9:30AM |
Carrington Falls |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
200m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Mike M. |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Carrington Falls and Stevo's Track followed by a short drive to access Nellies Glen and Missingham Lookout. There will be an opportunity to swim at Nellies Glen. Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Budderoo National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15.
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2 Feb, Tue 9:30AM |
Fitzroy Falls |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
13km |
30m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Joan L. |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Fitzroy Falls West Rim and East Rim Tracks provide spectacular views of the main falls, Twin Falls, the Grotto and the valley between the two tracks. The vegetation is very different on each of the tracks. Extension to Plane crash site off track. Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks. Some off track. Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 15.
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5 Feb, Fri |
Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
 Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6.
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5 Feb, Fri 10:02AM |
Neighbourhood walk No 4: Fullerbridge to Roseville return |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
Mike P. |
    The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we start from Fullers Bridge, walk through the park and up Symons track to Shout Ridge. We will then walk to Roseville via Loyal Henry Park. Early exit at Roseville Station. We then walk back to Fullers Bridge. Optional lunch at the cafe. Leader will be Mike Pickles. Map: Lane Cove River Limit: 12.
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6 Feb, Sat |
Howling Arch, the Pool of Diana and the Pool of Aphrodite |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
6km |
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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 trending slightly west of south and then south as it nears Dingo Creek. 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 SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N and Rock Hill 89312N
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7 Feb, Sun 9:45AM |
Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 11 |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
380m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Esther |
 (Nearly fully booked) Co-leader: Stuart Sew Hoy. Today we walk from Springwood to Valley Heights via Martins Lookout, Perch Pond and Magdala Gully Track. Beautiful sandstones, waterfalls, wildflowers and trees. Majestic views at Martin's Lookout but very steep climb to get there... Some parts are 47% climb. Expect a long day as we are taking our time to climb. View Esther's future walks Some part of the track is hard. 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 mailbox the night before to make sure walk is still. Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10.
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8 Feb, Mon 8:34PM |
Grand Canyon |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Note early starting time for summer. From the station walking to Evans Lookout via Braeside Trail. From Evans Lookout follow the Grand Canyon to exit up Neates Glen. Return to Blackheath. Most people have to duck when going under particular overhangs. There is a short dark passage and the path through it isn't flat. Wet rocks in places. Creek crossings. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16.
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9 Feb, Tue 9:30AM |
Balancing Rock |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
250m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
David W. |
(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. Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie Pass National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 15.
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9 Feb, Tue 8:30AM |
Kayak from Bendeela |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
1m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Pamela W. |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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 transport our boats to Bendeela and the car pool 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. Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Location: Bendeela- Kangaroo Valley Map: Bundanoon 89281S and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15.
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12 Feb, Fri |
Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
 Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6.
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