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12 Jul, Sat 6:14AM |
Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. We will visit two stunning locations – Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern, starting and finishing at Sunnyside Ridge Road, GR 380 090. About 9 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N
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12 Jul, Sat 8:00AM |
Revelations Chamber and Dragons teeth rocks |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
8km |
480m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
The highlight of this walk are the amazing honeycomb caves we will pass along the way on this completely offtrack walk along with the very strange dragons teeth rock formations which are really quite incredible. Be prepared for trackless walking but also many amazing rock platforms, colourful overhangs and much more. rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12.
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14 Jul, Mon 9:35AM |
Fort Rock to Mt Vic |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Visit Fort Rock and Rock Climbers Cave on the way. Mostly follows the railway line with views to the west. Location: Blackheath Limit: 20.
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18 Jul, Fri 9:30AM |
Rhodes to Rydalmere via Bicentennial and Olympic Park and Armory. |
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Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
Rhodes to Rydalmere via Bicentennial and Olympic Park and Armory.
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19 Jul, Sat 8:00AM |
City in the sky via Treasure chest ridge with Ultimate slot sidetrip |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
6km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 This is definitely one of my favourite walks in the Mugii Murum-Ban SCA as it shows off some of the most spectacular country in this fabulous location including an eagles eye view into the Valley of the Dinosaurs along with more pagodas than you can point a boot at!We will visit the Ultimate slot on the way back as it is only a short sidetrip! Once we leave the firetrail it is all offtrack walking along Treasure chest ridge but it is not terribly difficult. I've put the walk length at 6 kms but that is only if we are able to drive most of the way up the access road. If the access gate is closed add 4 extra kms. rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12.
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21 Jul, Mon 8:45AM |
Lost World |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
540m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Martins Lookout, Kings Link Trail, Bunyan Lookout, Lost World. Return same way. Crossing Glenbrook Creek twice. Some steep and rough sections. Location: Springwood Map: Penrith Limit: 20.
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25 Jul, Fri 9:33AM |
Parramatta to Olympic Park |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: Steve Ringbauer
We walk from Parramatta wharf along Parramatta River to Olympic Park Wharf. Limit: 10.
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26 Jul, Sat 8:00AM |
Pisgah rock~dadder cave~Erskine creek~Jack Evans track |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
  One of the classic lower mountains walks is this superb route that descends via the ruggedly beautiful Pisgah Rock and then we rock hop up to the historical Dadder Cave for a look, before experiencing the stunning beauty of the Erskine creek gorge and an easy ascent via Jack Evans track. There should be plenty of Winter wildflowers out too to enjoy along the way. rock hopping along the creek Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20.
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28 Jul, Mon 9:16AM |
Lincoln’s Rock |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
444m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
(NEW!!!) Meet at Wentworth Falls station. Nature Track. Conservation Hut. Short cut track, down to the Falls. Rocket Point. Tracks to Lincoln's Rock. Tracks back to WWF picnic area. Darwin's walk back to WWF station. Steep, rough, slippery, exposed edges Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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28 Jul, Mon 8:55AM |
Sassafras Ridge |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Walk up to Martin Pl visiting Lady Martins Bath on the way. After walking along Sassafras Ridge Trail for 3km, we will leave it to look for the kangaroo carving. The kangaroo ridge is followed down to Sassafras Creek. We will exit up to Sassafras Gully Rd. Creek crossings. Some off track. Some vague track. Some steep sections. Location: Linden Map: Springwood Limit: 20.
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1 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
Parramatta Historic Walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: Lynne Hewitt Historic walk of parramatta Meet at the The West Concourse of Parramatta station near the toilet and we will walk through Parramatta to Parramatta Park for lunch, stopping to look at many of the heritage buildings including St John’s Anglican cathedral, Female Factory Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre, Cemetery, Powerhouse, Brislington house. Lot to see and learn. Limit: 15.
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2 Aug, Sat 8:00AM |
Four level cave exploration via clifflines in Ben Bullen state forest |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
7km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
There are many sections of Ben Bullen state forest which need to be protected due to the ongoing coal mining industry encroaching upon and damaging the fragile pagoda landscape. On this walk we will explore a fascinating area that has many caves of significant importance, deep dark secretive slots and a thousand and one pagodas worth investigating! rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12.
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4 Aug, Mon 8:55AM |
Linden to Hazelbrook |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
380m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
(NEW!!!) Meet at Linden station. Walk up to King's cave, Donohoe's grave. Caley's Repulse. Down to Paradise Pool. Up, then down to Edith Falls. Transit of Venus track. Hazel Falls. Track to Hazelbrook station. steep, rough, slippery Location: Linden Map: Katooma and Springwood 90304S Limit: 15.
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6 Aug, Wed 9:30AM |
Sheldon Forest – Turramurra |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
Brad S. |
  (NEW!!!) RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior until 7 pm the day before the event. We'll start the walk from Turramurra Station and make our way via the Sheldon Forest Walking Track to Mimosa Oval. After a break for morning tea we'll return through the forest to Turramurra. Sheldon Forest is a pocket of bushland located in a narrow valley between Turramurra and Pymble. There will be some street walking getting to and from the forest. Steps, rocks, slippery sections of track. Traffic on street sections. Location: North West Sydney Limit: 15.
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8 Aug, Fri 9:31AM |
Calicoma walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ian B. |
 Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland.
Expect to see sun orchids, lady’s fingers orchids, native iris, pea flowers, tree ferns, sandstone formations, caves,Angophora, wattles, tall gum trees , and, of course, Calicoma.
if you are lucky, you may see brown pigeons and lyre birds.
Enjoy lunch at Cherrybrook Lakes. Crossing creeks, rough parts Limit: 15.
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9 Aug, Sat 8:30AM |
Barren Grounds nature reserve ramble |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
370m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
   At this time of the year the Barren Grounds is full of colour as Spring comes early to this enchanting nature reserve near the town of Robertson. On this circuit we will visit the various lookouts including Cooks Nose which has spectacular views over Foxground valley. Expect lots of flower stops and for those birdwatchers amongst us we may even spot the elusive ground parrot or eastern bristle bird. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 20.
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11 Aug, Mon 8:46AM |
Springwood southside |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
444m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
(NEW!!!) Meet at Springwood station. Walk down Bee Farm Road. Yondell extension track. Perch ponds. Up to Martin's Look out. Batman's Park. Track down to Magdala creek. Finish at Springwood station. Steep, rough, slippery edge Location: Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15.
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13 Aug, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get-together |
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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. None. Location: Emu Plains
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14 Aug, Thu 9:01AM |
Barangaroo to NSW Art Gallery & Archibald Exhibit. |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
 (NEW!!!) Our route is around the Barangaroo headland to Circular Quay and by the Opera House to the Botanic Gardens.
Morning tea stop: bring or buy.
We then continue to the Art Gallery and either view the Archibald , Wynne , Sulman and Young Archies OR view other art displays in the Gallery.
A seniors discount is offered for entry to special exhibitions such as the Archibald.
Lunch options: Art Gallery cafe or bring your own and eat in the forecourt of the Gallery Extension.
Stay as long as you like in the Gallery before heading home.
Suggested route: across the Domain to Martin Place and Metro or alternatives. Limit: 10.
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15 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossoms |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossom
This is the time to see Cherry tree blossoms. We avoid the crowd during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
The Auburn Botanic Gardens are composed of several themed gardens and areas:
- The Japanese garden
- the scented garden
- the sunken rose garden
- the Australian native and rainforest garden
- the amphitheatre/open air theatre
- the reflection pool
- the maze
- the fauna reserve
- an equal access playground
- and several picnic areas with barbecues
Limit: 10.
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