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28 Feb, Fri 10:50AM Umina Beach to Woy Woy
Grade:2/6 Length 11km  20m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.RSVP are only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before the event. Enjoy a bit of Italy: Walk from Umina Beach to Woy Woy via Ettalong, where we have lunch at a unique Mediterranean-inspired village. Take a scenic train ride to Woy Woy and then a bus to the start of the walk at Umina Beach. Walking mostly beside beaches and Brisbane Water; mainly on footpaths and cycle paths. Occasional uneven ground.Sun exposure.
Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View

1 Mar, Sat 8:00AM Death trap (sheep dip) canyon
Grade:4/6 Length 6km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Deathtrap canyon lies in the headwaters of Rocky creek canyon and is a fun creek walk with several short jumps, water slides and one abseil down a sloping cascade/ waterfall. Participants intending to join should be competent abseilers and must bring all the gear required for an abseil including harness, descender, helmet and wetsuit. From the base of this one abseil it is a pleasant walk down Rocky creek to the start of the tourist section. Co-leader is Adrian Barden. As is standard practice and because Adrian will be supplying the rope, there will be a $5 rope levy for wear and tear for everyone coming on this trip. rock scrambling and abseil
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

2-3 Mar, Sun (06:00AM)-Mon (16:00PM) Munmorah SCA and Wyrrabalong NP
Grade:3/6 Length 23km  100m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSunday -- Caves Beach - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah SCA Monday -- short walks and beaches Interesting coastal walking with beaches, inlets and swimming. Stay at a drive in campsite with basic facilities. Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Central Coast
Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S and Toukley 92313N Limit: 10. View

2 Mar, Sun Rixon’s Falls and Coal Mine
Grade:4/6 Length 16km  300m Branch
jcrocker
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Walk approx 6 km along Endrick fire trail, passing the rebuilt walk-in campground along the way, then approx 2 km off track down to Clyde River.  Approx 300 m descent/ascent and some rock scrambling getting to and from Clyde. Likely to be very scrubby, but the pass to reach the rainforest at base of escarpment is spectacular. Wonderful waterfall with a swimming hole below and historic remains of a not-so-successful coal mining enterprise.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Sassafras and Tianjara 1:25,000 Limit: 8. View

6-8 Mar, Thu (09:00AM)-Sat (12:00PM) Paddle & Camp Tallowa Dam to Shoalhaven Gorge (#K163)
Passes through 2 LGA's.
Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Shoalhaven City Council
Length 29km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Les
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSwim | A trip that involves swimmingSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Fully Booked) This is an optional 1 (14km) or 3 (29km) day paddle. Day 1: We will head up the Shoalhaven River 7km for lunch.  The one day paddlers will then make their way back while the campers will set up camp. Day 2: Make our way up to Fossickers Flat for lunch then return to camp. Day 3: Break camp and make our way back to Tallowah Dam. - Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. - If camping then organise own tent, cooking etc. Note: "!! New Event 🙂 Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds.
Location: Lake Yarrunga - Shoalhaven River Limit: 16. View

7 Mar, Fri 9:30AM Lynne’s birthday walk: Female Street art walk: Redfern to Newtown
Grade:1/6 Length 6km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLeader : Lynne Hewitt, Street art walk through Newtown and Darlington as you discover street art by some of Sydney's best female street artists, as well as works that celebrate important women. This walk takes around 2 hours and starts at Redfern train station, covering approximately 4.5 km. You'll finish close to Newtown train station. You'll discover street art by the following female artists: Rose Strachen, Sharon Billinge, Shannon Crees, George Rose, Karen Farmer, Georgia Norton Rose, Rebecca Lourey, Sophi Odling, Lotte Alexis, Mariko Konno & Styna. You'll also see pieces celebrating significant women by Fintan Magee, Ox King, Oli Ruskidd, Phibs and Brad Robson. Limit: 15. View

12-22 Mar, Wed (13:47PM)-Sat (00:00AM) Overland Track plus side trips
Grade:5/6 Length 125km Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Overland track walk. Starting at Cradle Mountain and walking through to Cynthia Bay. Planning to do as many side trips as possible dependent upon weather. Side trips include Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff, Mount Oakleigh, Mount Ossa, Hartnett Falls, an additional 2 nights in Pine Valley, Mount Acropolis, and Labyrinth. Will need to pay for airfares, bus to and from track, one night accommodation at Launceston, one night accommodation at Cynthia Bay and one or two nights accommodation at Hobart. Need to pay for Overland Track Pass and Tasmania walking pass. Will need to be reasonably fit as we will be walking at a good pace to fit in the side trips. Previous pack hiking experience required. Even though there are huts all the way, still required to carry a tent, quality sleeping bag, sleeping mat, cooking gear, and food for 8 days. Steep ascent with full pack day one. The weather. Rocky, scrambling. Some exposure. Long distance.
Location: Tasmania
Map: Cradle Mountain~Lake StClair national park Map Published by Tasmap and highly recommended. Limit: 12. View

14 Mar, Fri 9:01AM Seniors week event 1
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longTBA View

21 Mar, Fri 10:03AM Seniors week No 2
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longTBA View

22-31 Mar, Sat-Mon Lord Howe Island
Branch
35308
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longStaying at Ocean View Apartments Activities include bushwalking, swimming, snorkelling Co-leader Joe Pike. For more information contact Jill Hawkes
Location: Lord Howe Island View

28 Mar, Fri 10:11AM Cliff top walk part 1: Wentworth Falls to Leura
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  450m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Kevin Cliffe. Walk part 1 of this beautiful and well known Cliff Top walk. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 15. View

3 Apr, Thu 9:00AM Paddle Minnmurra River (#K700)
Passes through 2 LGA's.
Shellharbour City Council
The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:4/6 Length 16km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.We launch in the crystal-clear waters opposite the river mouth then head upstream to explore deep into two mangrove forests. We will then paddle further upstream to some very civilised table and chairs near Nungarry Rest Area for lunch before heading back. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Limit: 16. View

4 Apr, Fri 9:47AM The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  170m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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. Steep, rugged and slippery sections. Limit: 15. View

5 Apr, Sat 8:00AM The Grand Clifftop Walk
Grade:4/6 Length 19km  800m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This walk is one of the star attractions in the Blue Mountains now, and this time, I plan to do the entire route as I had to stop halfway last time due to the rain. Expect dozens of waterfalls, jaw-dropping viewpoints and newly upgraded track and bridges along the way. Lots of steps.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

11 Apr, Fri 8:30AM The suburbs series : Glenbrook (Redhand Cave)
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  150m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Please use email or text message for bookings. Where possible, this will be a loop walk. We will meet at the entrance to the Glenbrook Railway Station and then walk to the entrance of the national park. Possible rough and slippery sections of track. View

18 Apr, Fri 9:10AM Good Friday Walk: Hunters Hill: Clarke’s Pt reserve, Kelly’s bush, churches, Boronia Park
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  200m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Good Friday Walk: Bush tracks, River walk and churches
  1. Clarke's Pt reserve, Kelly's bush: This is a beautiful short and simple route that explores Clarkes Point Reserve and the heritage-listed bushland, Kellys Bush Park, on the southern foreshore of the Woolwich area in Sydney.
  2. Churches in Hunters Hill: All Saints Church, Ferry Street, the Congregational Church Garden, Alexandra Street; across the overpass to St Joseph’s Convent, Gladesville Road and Rocher Avenue to Villa Maria,
  3. Boronia Park Reserve along the Lane Cove River. Along the route you can enjoy beautiful views over the water as you walk near sections of mangroves that hold a variety of bird and wildlife species. There are sections of boardwalk along the way to keep things interesting too. 
  Steep and slippery sections Limit: 12. View

1 May, Thu 9:00AM Paddle Paddle Audley to Winifred Falls (#K624)
Grade:4/6 Length 23km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Date Changed) For the full (23km) trip we will launch from Audley. For those wanting a shorter (17km) paddle will launch from Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point. We will make our way down Hacking River and up SW Arms Ck into the RNP & stopping at Winnifred Falls for lunch then return. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats.
Location: Hacking River & South West Arm Creek. Limit: 16. View

2 May, Fri 9:30AM East Sydney: Kings Cross station to Paddington Reservoir Gardens
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLEADER: Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com. Urban walk to take in heaps of history: crime, gangs, brothels, governors, colonial elite homes and more. Initial steep staircase, down and up then level walk.
Location: Kings Cross station View

13-21 May, Tue (14:00PM)-Wed (08:00AM) Kosciuszko Pack Walk
Grade:4/6 Length 60km  1,600m Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThe Pretty Plain area is a lovely part of Kosciuszko National Park. Great scenery, lovely bushland, and two of the best of the huts to camp nearby. Even better, we spend multiple days near each hut (two nights at Pretty Plain and three nights at Wheelers). Access is via Dargals and Hell Hole Trails to Pretty Plain. We return along Pretty Plain and take the shortcut across to Wheelers Hut. Return is again via Dargals Trail. At the start and end of walk we stay at a Ski Lodge at Jindabyne with the usual BBQs on the deck overlooking the lake. A lovely walk with lots of relaxing time.
Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 12. View

16 May, Fri 9:45AM Cliff Top Walk Part 2: Leura to Katoomba
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  450m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.No need to RSVP. Walk part 2 of this beautiful and well known Cliff Top walk.  Steep and slippery sections View

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