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25 Jan, Sun 8:00AM Bob Turners track to the Colo River and return
Grade:3/6 Length 7km  250m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.The Bob Turners track is probably the easiest route down to the mighty Colo River and where it meets this superb watercourse is an enormous pool which is perfect for a swim on a hot Summers day. But wait theres more! Bring along you're flotation device such as a surfmat or donut and we will float down the river, shoot the odd cascade before we return and eventually climb back up the way we came. A wonderful way to spend an Australia Day weekend. rock hopping
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Colo Heights 90313N Limit: 12. View

28 Jan, Wed 9:00AM MI: Washerwomans Beach to Redhead [Gr:2 D:6]
Grade:2/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Circular walk along beaches, over headlands and along roadways. Swim on return at Washerwoman’s Beach if hot. Morning tea to follow. Contact leader essential for time and details. Subject to change. View

31 Jan, Sat 8:30AM Kiama to Gerringong
Grade:2/6 Length 15km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This is one of NSW most loved coastal walks and rightly so as you pass so many beautiful features along the way including several beaches which will be welcome as swimming stops as we hike south to the loverly beach town of Gerringong. I'm hoping for a warm Summers day so we can refresh ourselves with a dip or three.
Location: Kiama Coast Walk Limit: 20. View

1 Feb, Sun 9:00AM MI: Kioloa to Singing Stones [Gr:3 D:12]
Grade:3/6 Length 12km Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCoastal walk from Kioloa via Merry Beach, Snapper Point and Pretty Beach to Singing Stones (and perhaps a few more beaches), returning the same way. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change
Location: Kioloa
Map: Kioloa1:25,000 Limit: 12. View

2 Feb, Mon 8:55AM Paradise at Linden
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  350m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.An opportunity for a swim. Meet at Linden station. Walk Burke Road past Kings Cave and Donohoe's grave, then past Caley's Repulse and part of Cox's Road. Down to Paradise Pool for and optional swim. Up towards Woodford fire trail. Down to Edith and Hazel Falls. Track and road to Hazelbrook station. Steep, rough, trip hazards Limit: 15. View

11 Feb, Wed 9:00AM MI: Tabourie to Termeil Point [Gr:2/3 D:7]
Grade:3/6 Length 7km Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark at Tabourie Beach, stroll along beaches, forest roads and tracks behind dunes. Swim near Stokes Island if hot. Morning tea back at the cars. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change
Location: Tabourie Beach
Map: Tabourie 1:25000 View

14 Feb, Sat 8:00AM Corkscrew Canyon~Upper Bowen creek south side
Grade:4/6 Length 6km  150m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Corkscrew canyon is in the upper section of South Bowen creek drainage system and is a relatively easyish canyon to do as it does not involved any abseils or long swims but rewards the curious hiker with stunning constricted passages, sculptured clifflines, gorgeous cascades and pools and the chance to see an area not all that often visited. Helmet, wetsuit, drybag and a PFD required for those who aren't competent swimmers. rock scrambling and offtrack
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

15 Feb, Sun 9:00AM MI: Yadboro Picnic and River Walk [Gr:2/3 D:3]
Grade:3/6 Length 3km Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicSwim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.From Yadboro campground walk along Deadman’s Gulch Road to the Bhundoo Cottages gate, then down into the river. Wade, swim or lilo back along the river to the Yadboro bridge. Shoes suitable for walking in the water required. Maximum water depth is 1.2 metres.  Yadboro activities include socialising, swimming, morning tea, lunch, billy boiling etc. There is about 1km of walking in the river. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change
Location: Morton NP
Map: Corang 1:25000 View

19 Feb, Thu 8:00AM Tahmoor Gorge to Nepean River (#947)
Grade:5/6 Length 14km  500m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked) Trackhead is Sugarloaf Ck Rd, Tahmoor. We will traverse a section of Tahmoor Gorge along the Bargo River from the bottom of Sally's Pass to the junction of the Nepean River. Swimming opportunities - bring your swimmers Off track navigation. Unfenced cliffs. Creek.
Location: Potholes Reserve Tahmoor and Sugarloaf CreekRd Tahmoor
Map: Tahmoor Limit: 10. View

22 Feb, Sun 8:30AM MI: Abrahams Bosom, Currarong [Gr:3 D:10]
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longDeparting from the car park at Abrahams Bosom Beach we will then visit Whale Point where there is the wreck of the steamship Merimbula. We continue onward past Wilsons Beach and onto Abrahams Head and Lobster Bay.  We will then complete whatever is open on the rest of the circuit. Plenty of time for a swim if it’s hot! Contact leader essential for time & details … subject to change       
Location: Currarong View

25 Feb, Wed 9:00AM MI: Meroo Head to Nuggan Head [Gr:2/3 D:8]
Grade:3/6 Length 8km Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longDrive to Meroo Point camping area. Follow forest tracks and traverse Meroo beach on the way to Nuggan Head. Return via an alternate route to Meroo Head for morning tea. Swim if hot. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change
Location: Meroo NP
Map: Tabourie 1:25000 View

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