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4 Aug, Mon 8:55AM Linden to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  380m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longMeet 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. View

6 Aug, Wed 9:30AM Sheldon Forest – Turramurra
Grade:2/6 Length 6km  150m Sydney Branch
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 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. View

6 Aug, Wed 8:30AM Ulladulla Headland and Rockshelf
Grade:3/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(NEW!!!) Walk east on the track around the headland to the lighthouse and continue along the cliff-top until we reach the steps down to the rock shelf. Return to car park via the rock shelf and stairs. Wear shoes that you are willing to get wet. Coffee in Ulladulla. View

8 Aug, Fri 9:31AM Calicoma walk
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m 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.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. View

9 Aug, Sat 8:30AM Barren Grounds nature reserve ramble
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  370m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.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. View

10 Aug, Sun 8:10AM Blue Mountain Creek and Track
Grade:5/6 Length 12km  500m Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This walk came from having walked to the end of two tracks at the end of fire trails, then looking at a map and seeing how close they are with a creek in between. Blue Mountain Creek is joined by following Kent Street fire trail to its end then following the spur down to the confluence of Blue Mountain Creek with the creek from Empire Pass Track. Continuing down the creek with multiple crossings, and wet feet, to the confluence with a creek from Amphitheatre Falls. Explore the canyon and unnamed falls. Exit the creek valley by a series of passes through the sandstone cliff line and up the spur to the end of Blue Mountain track. Track joins North Lawson fire trail and then walk back to Lawson via Empire Pass track. Blue Mountain Creek is lined with lush rain forest and ferns and is seldom visited. No track through this section.     Creek crossings and off track sections. Wet and slippery rocks. Rock scrambling using a tape.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 12. View

11 Aug, Mon 8:46AM Springwood southside
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  444m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longMeet 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. View

13 Aug, Wed 8:30AM Caves beach and Bherwerre Beach
Grade:3/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Starting from Caves Beach car park, follow the access track to Caves Beach. Then the track to the rock ledge leads us to views of Bherwerre Beach, the Budawang hinterland & Pigeon House Mountain. We will walk the length of Caves Beach & then onto Bherwerre Beach where we will explore for a shell midden. Return to the car ark via a lookout high above Caves Beach. Entry fee for Booderee NP.
Location: Booderee NP Limit: 12. View

13 Aug, Wed 9:45AM Narrabeen Lakes Circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) Walk around Narrabeen Lakes. An easy flat track through beautiful scenery. Abundant bird life. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Limit: 15. View

13 Aug, Wed 11:30AM Walkers get-together
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWant 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 View

14 Aug, Thu 9:01AM Barangaroo to NSW Art Gallery & Archibald Exhibit.
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.
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. View

15 Aug, Fri 9:30AM Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossoms
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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. View

16 Aug, Sat 8:00AM Genowlan point~the Citadel~Citadel spur~Citadel point~Glen Davis road
Grade:5/6 Length 6km  300m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA walk for those who love rock scrambling,pagodas in abundance, interesting slots, ramps, passageways and even squeezy bits! Needless to say this walk has all of the above including the Ultimate View and a place which will leave you breathing hard, the birthing canal pass! Actually for this trip I'll have a tape so if you don't want to experience the aforementioned pass you don't have to and you can climb down beside it. In any case you must be prepared for plenty of offtrack walking and some scrubbashing. Although this walk goes past the Citadel it's an optional climb for those who don't want to attempt it. In any case the views along Citadel spur will blow you away. Early meetup at Capertee is essential. rock scrambling
Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

16 Aug, Sat 10:25AM Green Square to Ozharvest
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long
We meet near the Library at Green Square and walk to Waterloo Metro Station.
This area has undergone amazing changes since colonisation.
There are numerous story boards detailing many of these .
We visit OZHarvest off Waterloo street and have the option to purchase lunch or at least coffee at their cafe.
At Waterloo Metro, members have the option of finishing and heading home OR taking the Metro to Central and using the Airport line to Wolli Creek.
There is a walk/cycle track from Wolli Creek to T1 Departure level at KSA.
There are other coffee and eating opportunities at KSA.
Some may like to spend time plane spotting before heading home either by retracing steps to Wolli Creek or catching the Airport Shuttle Bus to the Domestic Terminal and then a Metro Bus to Mascot Station.
Some may choose to use the International Airport Station to return to Central and beyond. The station access fee is about $18 with a Gold Opal Card.
Using Wolli Creek avoids that fee.
Distance: varies depending on options chosen: 5km to about 12 Km.
Grade: 2 - with minor climbs and descents. Walking is on footpaths and walk/cycle paths.
Either bring food or purchase. Do carry water and avoid dehydration.
Don't drink too much water however.
I have a personal story on dehydration which I will relate if walkers are interested.
cyclists on shared paths, road crossings and trip hazards. Limit: 10. View

18 Aug, Mon 8:59AM Linda Rock
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  350m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A lot of road walking. Linda Rock for morning tea and views. Then we explore various trails and tracks into and out of Wilson Glen. Quality of track varies. Some off track a possibility. Some overgrown and forgotten old tracks. Most roads here have no footpaths. Some roads have keen drivers.
Location: Woodford
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

20 Aug, Wed 9:00AM Buckleys Headland – Conjola NP
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
Paul B.
Rogaine | A map and compass based navigation activity.Cafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(NEW!!!) Mostly flat and gentle incline walk from Narrawallee Ck Pt. Rd. through weather-beaten forest to Buckleys Headland. This is a great walk for anyone who isn’t into too many hills with a rewarding unencumbered view south to Narrawallee and north to Cunjarong Point. Coffee afterwards back in Milton but if you would like a restful snack at the headland bring that as well. Good shade if the weather is hot.
Location: Conjola NP View

20 Aug, Wed 9:45AM Duffy’s Forest
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  80m Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) Flower walk with a view of Cowan Creek at lunchtime. Mainly fire trails. Bookings only one week before the date of the walk please.
Location: Duffys Forest Limit: 15. View

22 Aug, Fri 9:30AM Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  250m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk Leader: Philip Wright Great view, wild flowers galore Limit: 10. View

23 Aug, Sat 8:00AM Heathcote~Goburra track~Pipeline trail~Lake Eckersley~Bullawarring track~Kingfisher pool~Waterfall
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  380m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.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.Flowers galore on this easyish ramble through the beautiful Heathcote national park, visiting along the way many scenic spots such as kingfisher pool and always looking out for those blossoming gems which should be in abundance at this time of the year.
Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Sat 9:00AM Ikara Head – Asgard Swamp
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  350m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longVictoria Falls Rd. - Ikara Head - Girraween Cave - lookout near Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp - Victoria Falls Rd. Great walking country, magnificent scenery, interesting swamp land, Spring wildflowers. A loop walk that's not too short and not too long, with plenty of interest. Joint walk with Bush Club. Some off-track walking.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

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