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27 Jun, Fri 9:00AM |
Orchid time |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
  (NEW!!!) The greenhoods should be coming out. Let's check them out Location: Royal National Park Limit: 12.
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28 Jun, Sat 8:30AM |
Stanwell Park Station~Wodi Wodi track~Forest Path~Escarpment track~Sublime Point~Austinmer station |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
16km |
600m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
  The Wodi Wodi track has been newly refurbished, and that's great news as this iconic trail passes through some beautiful rainforest worth visiting. Of course that's only a short section of this hike as we climb up onto the lofty Illawarra escarpment for stunning coastal views as we make our way to Sublime point for a well earned rest. Before descending down the amazing steel staircase to the valley floor below to catch the train back to Sydney. lots of steps Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Bulli 90292N Limit: 15.
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30 Jun, Mon 9:00AM |
Honeymoon track – Bridle Track circuit |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
200m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
 (NEW!!!) Another winter walk with orchids but this time with a hill or two
Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12.
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30 Jun, Mon 9:45AM |
Malabar Headland Circuit & Whale Watching. |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
90m |
Sydney Branch |
John H. |
   (NEW!!!) At the end of the financial year, come and bank on the Whales! Sydney's peak whale watching time is June -July so come and see what we can find. There is different but lovely vegetation on each side of this loop walk and some great views. On the Malabar side we will pass the bay which featured in the 2022 ABC Sunday night drama "Significant Others". You can preview the track if you have the paid version of AllTrails, at https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/australia/new-south-wales/malabar-headlands-track?mobileMap=false&initFlyover=true&flyoverReturnToTrail=
Booking essential, giving your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I already have them. The track is fairly exposed so there is not much protection from the wind. There are stairs and uneven rocks to traverse as well as the small possibility of unpleasant odours from the sewerage plant. Location: Malabar Headland NP Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 20.
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20 Jul, Sun 8:30AM |
Mount Kembla Tracks |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
200m |
Illawarra Branch |
Col M. |
  (NEW!!!) Walk the Mt. Kembla Summit and Ring Track. Tracks through eucalypt- and rain- forest with extensive views of the Illawarra coastline. Some points of historic interest. There is a short section of a quiet road. Optional extra easy walk on the Miners Memorial Pathway. Possible leeches. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16.
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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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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. |
    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.
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29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM |
Spring wonder walk 3: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Kevin C. |
  Leader: Kevin Cliffe Be mesmerized by the spring flowers. The walk climbs up a steep hill from the station to Pindar Track. Easy pace to admire spring wildflowers. Should see splendid display of Rock orchids. Plenty of other blossoms. Steep and slippery sections. Overgrown bush. Long trousers recommended. Limit: 10.
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30 Aug, Sat 8:00AM |
Martins lookout~Glenbrook creek~Kings link track~Bunyan lookout~Lost World lookout~Shark head cave~Glenbrook creek~Martins lookout |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
420m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
  At the time of the year you can expect to see a multitude of wildflowers and of course you get the amazing local landscape with its stunning vistas, squeezy tunnels around Sharks head cave and amazing rock formations, plus it's not very far from the Sydney CBD as the crow flies! rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20.
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5 Sep, Fri 9:58AM |
Spring wonder walk 4: Terrey Hills Duffy Forest Waratahs |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 LEADER: Heather Lakiss
RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
Good views
Waratahs
Orchids
spring Wild Flowers Limit: 10.
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25 Oct - 5 Nov, Sat-Wed |
Peru: Amazon to the Andes. |
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Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
    (Nearly fully booked) There are 2 places left on this 12 day guided trip which is hosted by G adventures and includes options to do the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu or go via the Lares Trail or the easier way, via the train. Included are 3 days at an Amazon lodge and other highlights including a visit to Rainbow mountain, Ollantaytambo and other scenic locations. For the full tour details please contact me if you're interested in what will be an exciting tour visiting some of Peru's most iconic locations. Location: peru Limit: 16.
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27-30 Dec, Sat (08:00AM)-Tue (13:00PM) |
Mountain Lagoon-T3 trail-Tootie creek-Colo river-Colo Meroo campground-Mailes Ridge track |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
31km |
800m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
  (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) When the heat of Summer is upon us, where do we go to escape the heat? The Colo River Gorge of course!
On this particular walk we will experience the outstanding beauty of what is essentially the lifeline and heart of the Wollemi wilderness, the stunning Colo River and in particular the section between Tootie Creek and Meroo campsite. Expect long sandbanks, clear, tranquil pools, the exquisite Tootie cascades and lots of peace and quiet with only birdsong and the rivers gentle sounds to keep you company, as well as you're hiking friends of course. offtrack walking along the Colo river with scrambling at times. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12.
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