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20 Sep, Sat 8:00AM |
The Suspended Barbican |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
12km |
515m |
Sydney Branch |
Anton |
(Nearly fully booked) The Suspended Barbican is a large mass of fractured rock “suspended” from dramatic cliff lines and protects remnant rainforest within a deep chasm.
The Bushexplorers describe it as one of the top 10 walks in NSW - we will traverse a spectacular cliff line, descend, make our way through the hidden world and return up through the aptly named Ultimate Chute. It's certainly one of the great walks of stunning Mugii Murum-ban.
Expect great vistas, pagoda climbing, a hidden cave, and giant rock formations to squeeze through.
Very steep off-track ascents and descents. A long day with an early start requiring climbing the (in)famous Genowlan Fire trail, although we could drive up depending on the number of AWD/4WD vehicles in the group - TBC Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12.
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20 Sep, Sat 9:00AM |
Wolli Creek to La Perouse, Maroubra Beach and return |
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Length |
40km |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
John K |
 Register with leader by Thursday 18 September.
Grade 2. Medium pace. Mostly on cycle paths with approx. 3km on roads. Coffee break on the way.
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21 Sep, Sun 9:30AM |
Abrahams Bosom |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
|
Milton Branch |
Maureen & David C |
Commence at the car park at the end of Beecroft Parade, known as Coomies Walk. We can then do another circuit with visits to Lobster Bay, Abrahams Head and Whale Point. Plenty of time to explore Gosangs Tunnel and have a swim at the beaches.
Location: Currarong
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22 Sep, Mon 8:38AM |
Florabella Pass |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Walk bike tracks instead of roads to Florabella Pass track. After crossing Turtle Creek, we will climb up to Greens Pde Trail. We will visit Warrimoo Lookout before returning to Florabella Pass. Then walking to Blaxland Station via Pippas Pass. Creek crossings. Wet rocks could be slippery. Some rough sections. Location: Warrimoo Limit: 20.
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23 Sep, Tue 7:03AM |
Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401) |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
250m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B |
  (Fully Booked) (Date Changed) We have an opportunity to explore some of the best of the North Shore of Sydney Harbour.
Starting at Balmoral Beach with its little jetty and huge fig trees; to Middle Head to explore fortifications and cliff top views beyond the Heads; then through angophora trees to Georges Heights and barracks converted to artist studios; and on to Clifton Gardens for lunch. Then we will walk beside secluded bays to the navy memorials at Bradley’s Head. Then it is a short walk to Taronga Zoo for a Ferry to Circular Quay and trains home.
It all starts by boarding the first carriage on the Southern Highlands to Wynyard. A bus or taxis to Balmoral beach. After coffee we shall start our walk at about 10:30 am.
It takes about 4 hours and 45 mins including lunch and many stops along the way (but not for cafes or a swim). See what Arthur Streeton saw when he did some of his finest work.
- See the lizards, lorikeets, wrens and bush turkeys.
- Listen to the currawongs. Hear the waves, lapping at the shore.
- Enter the fortifications where microbats now live. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 20.
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24 Sep, Wed 9:00AM |
Calgaroo Ramble |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
|
Milton Branch |
Fiona S. |
 An easy stroll along fire trails through McDonald State Forest, some remnant rainforest and crisscrossing of Gooloo and Bunnair Creeks. A bit of up and down, and you may get wet feet if the waters are high. Coffee afterwards at Yatteyattah. Location: McDonald SF
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24 Sep, Wed 10:15AM |
Point Clare to Gosford |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
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Sydney Branch |
Sylvia C. |
 An easy level walk from Point Clare to East Gosford alongside Brisbane Waters via Fagans Bay and Point Frederick, with a visit to Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Japanese Garden. Then back to Gosford Station for return train. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please.
Location: Brisbane Waters Limit: 15.
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26 Sep, Fri 9:30AM |
Spring wonder walk 8: St Ives Wildflower Garden and Showground |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
We will take the Management Trail from the bottom of Kitchener Street, leading up to the Wildflower Garden. There are two sculpture displays on at this time, after viewing, we will have morning tea. Coffee can be purchased at the Information Centre where you can meet the snake and frilled-necked lizard, see the bush flower display board, look at the native plants for sale and meander around some pathways. We will then take the trail to St Ives Showground, which initially has a loose stone surface. There we can see TreeTops have a look around and have our packed lunch and then return to the WFG taking in a couple of different short trails.
Bring snacks and lunch.
From the WFG we will exit onto, and walk along, Mona Vale Road before crossing MVR to return by bus to the station or walk to Kitchener Road if you come by car. Limit: 10.
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27 Sep, Sat 8:30AM |
Linden firetrail~Turtle falls~Linden creek~Meeks falls~Peggys track and falls |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
5km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
What the walk lacks in distance it makes up for in features with 3 beautiful named waterfalls along the way and many others along Linden creek that whilst don't have a name are worthy of a visit! Expect some offtrack walking and boulder hopping along Linden creek between Turtle falls and Meeks Falls. rock hopping and offtrack Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 12.
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28 Sep, Sun 10:00AM |
Guerilla Bay to Barlings Beach return |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
|
Milton Branch |
Jos |
Leader to RSVP: Francie Phone: 0468 608 107
Meet at the carpark at Burrewarra Point (toilet at neighbouring caravan park). Walk along Burri Point Road, on a track over the headland, down the hills onto Franks (Rosebys) Beach (access only by walking), Longnose Point to the northern end of Barlings Beach then return. Bring 2 litres water, morning tea, lunch, rain gear if needed. Location: Guerilla Bay
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28 Sep, Sun 8:30AM |
Nattai NP: Bonum Pic |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
18km |
580m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Paul L. |
This walk has an exposed rock ridge with continuous views over the Nattai NP and Wollondilly River valley. A good pace required to complete this walk but still have time to enjoy the views. Out and back along the same rough track. Starting on a partly maintained National Parks track, then joining a fire trail before becoming a well trod foot pad that then joins the rock ridge. Bonum Pic is at the end of the narrow ridge. Cliff edges, rock scrambling, creek crossings and slippery rocks. Location: Nattai NP Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 12.
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29 Sep, Mon 9:16AM |
Water Nymph Dell |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
 Meet at WWF station. Walk around the lake. Then down to Water Nymph's Dell. Return to WWF station. steep, slippery, muddy, edges Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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30 Sep, Tue 9:30AM |
Ahearn’s Lookout (#210) |
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M. |
Ahearns Lookout provides spectacular views over the Nattai River and Mt Jellore.
From Wattle Ridge Rd car park, we will head off along the Nattai Ridge fire trail and then head up Rocky Water Holes fire trail. Just after passing the Starlight Trail, we will pick up a less defined track that will take us out to Ahearns Lookout for lunch. Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20.
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1 Oct, Wed 9:00AM |
Cunjurong Point |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
J&LWilkinson |
  From The Deli in Cunjurong we will walk down to Manyana Beach and go along the sand towards Manyana. We can follow the shoreline to Cunjurong Beach and check out some rock pools. Views of Green Island and Lake Conjola on the way. Rock hop to the boat ramp then follow the road back to The Deli for coffee. Limit: 12.
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1 Oct, Wed 9:00AM |
Parks Ride |
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Length |
38km |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
John K |
 A leisurely ride to many parks in the inner city and city. Tempe, Sydney, Prince Alfred, Belmore, Park St, Hyde Park, Moore Park, Centennial park, Queens Park. Coffee brak on the way. Returr to start. Confirm with leader by 29 September. Location: Wolli Creek, Inner City Limit: 20.
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1 Oct, Wed 9:30AM |
Tramsheds to Locomotive Workshops |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
Brad S. |
  We'll start with a walk around Glebe seeing a few of the historic homes, paying a visit to the Sze Yup Kwan Ti Temple (consider bringing a gold coin to make a donation) and returning via Jubilee Park to the Tramsheds. After morning tea, we'll follow Johnstons Creek and Orphan School Creek through Forest Lodge before reaching Sydney University. After a wander through the university we'll make our way to Redfern and on to the redeveloped Locomotive Workshops (not Carriageworks) at South Eveleigh. Uneven footpaths and road traffic. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15.
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2 Oct, Thu 9:30AM |
Paddle Beehive Point to Yarrunga Creek (#P166) |
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
16km |
|
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Paddlers) Mike M |
From the campground at Beehive Point we will head up Yarrunga Creek for
4km to the head of waters. On the way we will view the magnificent stone
walls of the original Timealong Track road from Kangaroo Valley to Mossvale.
See the old road disappear into the waters of Lake Yarrunga and reappear
further upstream. On return to Beehive Point we can optionally poke around
the numerous inlets for some bonus paddles. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Approx 100 m of portage
down a road to the launch area. Participants are to provide their own craft
& are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 12.
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3 Oct, Fri 9:51AM |
Spring wonder walk 9: Cherry Tree Walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Walk along 114 cherry trees in Bowral, via Corbett Gardens and Vietnam War Memorial. We walk from Bowral Station to Burradoo Station. It is a long day. Limit: 10.
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3 Oct, Fri 9:03AM |
The Amphitheatre |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Exploratory. Try to locate the track between Horseshoe and Oakland Falls that goes to the base of The Amphitheatre. Then do a circuit walk to the top of The Amphitheatre. Creek crossings. Maybe walk along a creek. Expect wet shoes. Expect some overgrown track, so suggest bringing gaiters. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 10.
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4 Oct, Sat 10:00AM |
Fortress Ridge |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
260m |
Sydney Branch |
Greg L. |
Beautiful walking through mountain heathland along Fortress Ridge with spectacular Blue Mountains scenery. We also visit Dr. Dark's Cave.
Joint walk with Bush Club.
Some steep scrambling and off-track. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 1:25 000 Limit: 15.
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