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14 Nov, Fri 9:30AM |
Old Berrima Village Walk (#801S) |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
4km |
30m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Leanne W |
Check out Georgian style historic buildings constructed from local sandstone on this historic village walk. BYO: morning tea optional buy lunch. include uneven surfaces that can be slippery, falling branches, snakes, steps & vehicles. Location: Berrima Map: Mittagong 8929-2S 1:25000 Limit: 15.
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14 Nov, Fri 8:52AM |
Spring wonder walk 15: Manly to Spit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 LEADER: Steve Ringbauer. The flannel flowers are abundant at this time of the year. The 10km Manly Scenic Walkway beings at Manly Wharf, passes sandy beaches, ancient Aboriginal sites and incredible lookouts, before arriving at the Spit Bridge where you can catch a bus to the city.
- Distance and time: 10km one-way
- Level: Grade 3 track. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels with occasional sections of stairs. There are also sections of sand, bush tracks and boardwalk. Not suitable for prams or wheelchair users.
- Top attractions: Clontarf Reserve, Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site, Crater Cove Lookout, Forty Baskets Reserve and Manly.
- Toilet facilities at the start and end of the walk and at Clontarf Reserve, Reef Beach, Forty Baskets Beach, North Harbour Reserve and Fairlight Beach.
- Drinking fountains are available at Clontarf Reserve, Fairlight Beach and Manly.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/manly-scenic-walkway/map
Limit: 10.
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16 Nov, Sun 9:00AM |
Point Upright and Durras Trails |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Milton Branch |
Marg H & Martin H |
 (NEW!!!) 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. We will start at the rainforest walk, across the beach and head up Point Upright. Then walk along the beach and inlet to do the Nature Walk before heading back. Options for a swim if conditions are right. Location: Murramurrang NP Map: Durras 1:25,000
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17 Nov, Mon 9:16AM |
Wentworth Falls |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
380m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Darwins Walk to Picnic Area. Down to Princes Rock Lookout and Undercliff Track. Visit Eagles Nest and Fletchers Lookout before descending to the base of the first drop of Wentworth Falls. Climb back up the stairs to Weeping Rock. Take Falls Rd back to Wentworth Falls Station. Lots of steps. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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18 Nov, Tue 9:00AM |
Bungonia Gorge Green Track (#850) |
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
350m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Leanne W |
A circular walk staying on high country. A number of magnificent look downs into Bungonia Gorge and the Shoalhaven River. Bring headlight to explorer the entrance of some caves. Rough track and some steep sections Location: Bungonia NP Limit: 20.
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19 Nov, Wed 9:30AM |
Glebe to Circular Quay |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
Gerald H. |
 Walk from Bicentennial Park, Glebe, to Circular Quay via Fish Markets, Pyrmont, Barangaroo and Walsh Bay wharves. There is an opportunity to finish the walk earlier at Wynyard. Bookings only one week before the date of walk please. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15.
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21 Nov, Fri 10:00AM |
Spring wonder walk 16: Jacaranda and native trees |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 A leisurely stroll to learn about the native trees and admire the colourful Jacaranda trees.
Limit: 50.
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23 Nov, Sun 7:30AM |
Crookhaven River and Berry Canal Paddle |
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Length |
15km |
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Milton Branch |
Mike J. |
(NEW!!!) Launch from Greenwell Point and paddle upstream into the Berry Canal to explore Apple Orchard, Noble's, Mangrove and Haven Islands … if possible. Return past Orient Point to explore Goodnight, Crow and Billy's Islands. PFDs compulsory. Location: Nowra Map: Nowra 1:25,000
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23 Nov, Sun 6:03AM |
Wolgan Loops |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations.
Drive on Blackfellows Hand Road, turn on Fire Trail No. 5 and park at the locked gate. Walk a short distance on the trail, then off-track to the area overlooking Point Green. Traverse east, cross the Wolgan River and explore a peninsula to the west to GR 350 102. Descend east from here, cross the Wolgan River and climb a peninsula to the east at GR 353 102. Explore it to its southern end, then cross the Wolgan River at GR 352 099 and make our way back to the vehicles. About 6 km. Partly exploratory. Wet feet and more. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N
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24 Nov, Mon 9:28AM |
Three Tracks |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
  Note: the later train. How did the explorers meet the railway access challenge. Meet at Glenbrook station. Roads to Zig zag railway track. Descend to GWH, mind your head. Explore to the closed railway tunnel due to open in the near future for pedestrians and cyclists. Roads through Lapstone. Who is Arthur Hand? On to Darks Common. Tracks to the old tramway. Amazing look down to the present railway BUT an abrupt edge - with care. Finish at Glenbrook station. EDGES, roads Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15.
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25 Nov, Tue 9:30AM |
Kells Creek Car Park to 40′ Falls (#052) |
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
240m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M |
Starting from the Kells Creek car park we head down Kells Creek on a hard to follow track. We then head up to the fire trail and pick up the walking track down to 40' falls for lunch. If time permits, we might tack on an optional 400 m return trip to jnct of Nattai River. Anyone not wishing to do the extension can enjoy a longer break at the waterfall.
NOTE: A planning meeting to lock in the 2026 walks calendar will follow after the walk Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Alexandra NR Limit: 20.
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26 Nov, Wed 9:30AM |
Cronulla Circuit |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
Denise S. |
 A short but pleasant walk with beautiful water views, beaches and parks. We walk along the Esplanade, Darook and Gunnamatta Parks and back to the station. Mostly paved paths, a little sand walking and street walking. Mainly flat but with a few ups and downs. Location: cronulla Limit: 15.
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28 Nov, Fri 9:30AM |
Spring wonder walk 17: Botanic Garden |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
 Barangaroo , Circular Quay, Botanic Gardens, Art Gallery, Domain.
We stroll around Barangaroo headland to Circular Quay, past the Opera House and into the Botanic Gardens.
Options abound including "hugging" the Wollomi Pine, the Rose Garden, any special exhibits, coffee .
Art Gallery- members choice- about I hour.
Lunch here in the forecourt of the Gallery extension.or Gallery restaurant.
We then cross the Domain to the Eye Hospital and Martin Place to the Metro or other train or bus and home.
Bring morning tea and lunch or buy.
Limit: 10.
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29-30 Nov, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (14:00PM) |
Beebox Spur – Shoalhaven River |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
12km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
Greg L. |
(NEW!!!) Bungonia NP - Beebox Spur - Shoalhaven River - Trestles Track.
A circuit walk with a steep descent on day 1 and a steep climb on day 2. In between there is river walking with time for swimming, exploring and relaxing.
Minor car shuffle involved. Joint walk with Bush Club. A hard walk, track and off track Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 15.
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2 Dec, Tue 9:00AM |
Gunrock Creek Falls for a swim (#642) |
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
150m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Maureen.F |
Our last Tuesday walk for the year and a chance for a swim or relax at a couple of beautiful water holes.
From the junction of Redhills Rd & Gunrock Falls FT, we will head through a forest to Gunrock Falls for an optional swim and relax. We will then head to Bundanoon Ck for lunch and optional swim before heading back to Redhills Rd via Gunrock FT.
There will be a short car shuffle at the beginning of the walk so we don’t have to walk the 2.5 km along the rd at the end of the walk. Slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges, a little scrambling. Location: Meryla SF Limit: 20.
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4 Dec, Thu 9:30AM |
Paddle Tallowa Dam to Bundanoon Creek (#P150) |
Passes through 3 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Goulburn Mulwaree Council Shoalhaven City Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
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Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Paddlers) Keith H. |
Bundanoon Creek offers some spectacular cliff faces and swimming opportunities. From Tallowa Dam Picnic area we head NE up Lake Yarrunga (Kangaroo River) for 2.5km then head north into Bundanoon Creek for 4.5km to the head waters. On the return, we will take a short 2km detour up Sandy Creek before heading back to the start. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds.
Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 16.
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5 Dec, Fri 8:32AM |
Xmas walk and lunch |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
    Meet at Green Square station at 8:30 am for coffee/breakfast. Walk in Zetland, Alexandria, Rosebery area before having lunch at a Private Sky Lounge 23 levels high up.
Points of interest
Designer Furniture |
Temple |
Old trees |
Alexandria Park |
Paper bark |
Designer Factory outlets |
Fig tree |
Perry park |
The cannery |
Rosemary engine yards |
Sydney outlet |
Cadillac |
Turruwul park |
Tarakan park |
Macodonian Orthodox Church |
Poke meow cafe |
St Joseph |
Aust Golf club |
Church |
El Alamein Reserve |
Alexandria Day Hospital |
Bob will kindly cater lunch again. menu
Prosecco
prawn/veggie croquettes
Roast chicken
Salads
Ricotta cheese cake
RSVP closes 5 pm Friday 28 November. Payment of $25 at time of RSVP Limit: 10.
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6 Dec, Sat 8:00AM |
The flying carpet and clifflines of Carne creek |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
7km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
Projecting itself out from the cliff into the void above Carne creek caves is the aptly named Flying Carpet! This narrowish slab of rock affords the cautious walker outstanding views of the surrounding clifflines all around and far down into Carne creek. We will also visit the wonderful Koan cave too as we progress along the towering escarpment. A walk for those with an adventurous spirit! rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: cullen bullen Limit: 12.
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7-12 Dec, Sun (14:00PM)-Fri (10:00AM) |
Snowies 7-12 Dec |
Grade:4/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Bandula G. |
(Fully Booked) Day walks staying at a Ski Lodge at Charlottes Pass Steep and slippery sections, creek/river crossings Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15.
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10 Dec, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get-togetther |
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Sydney Branch |
Mal |
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. No Hazards. Location: Emu Plains
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