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| 5 Sep, Fri 10:00AM | Spring wonder walk 4: Terrey Hills Duffy Forest Waratahs | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 9.5km | 220m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Bob Rankin | |||||
  (Cancelled) We will walk the Long Track to Peachtrees lookout and return. Views and spring flowers. Expect to see Waratahs Limit: 10.
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| 6 Sep, Sat 8:00AM | Otford station~Cliff track~Palm jungle~Burning Palms~Burgh track~Hacking river trail~Helensburgh station | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 600m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
   This walk's theme is botanica as it's the first weekend of Spring and I want to see as many of the floral delights that this section of our oldest national park has to offer! Of course we will experience the stunning coastline and sections of rainforest too as we enjoy our surroundings on this relatively easy-ish hike. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 20. View |
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| 8 Sep, Mon 9:16AM | Wentworth Falls to Leura via Inspiration Point | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 380m | Sydney Branch | |
| John H. | |||||
| (NEW!!!) A great walk in the Blue Mountains avoiding most of the dramatic rises and falls, with outstanding views from the lookouts at Inspiration Point, looking back to Wentworth falls and out towards Mittagong. Booking essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers, unless I already have them. There is some street walking, some creek crossings on stones, flights of steps and the track can be muddy plus slippery in places. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View |
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| 20 Sep, Sat 8:30AM | Fitzroy Falls – West and East rim trails | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 430m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| The West and East Rim tracks, which both start from the Fitzroy Falls visitor centre, offer 2 quite different vegetation types. As it's Spring time I think we can expect wonderful displays of the various flowering natives as we walk, and enjoy the many lookouts which both rim track can offer. Needless to say the views are incredible and I plan to see as much of this area as possible. I plan to do the West rim track before lunch and the shorter East rim track after our meal break with afternoon tea at the Burrow cafe situated at the visitor centre. slippery track in sections Location: Morton national park Limit: 20. View |
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| 5 Oct, Sun 8:30AM | Wondabyne station~Pindars Cave and return | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| One of the best walks for wildflowers in the Sydney region is this delightful trip to Pindars Cave which is an enormous overhang not all that far from Wondabyne station. Expect multitudes of blooms along the way including some superb sprays of the Sydney rock orchid. Transport is via train as Wondaybyne is the only railway station in NSW not reachable by road. Location: brisbane waters national park Limit: 20. View |
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| 11 Oct, Sat 8:00AM | Cowan station~Jerusalem Bay~Taffys Rock and return | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| One of the reasons I want to do this walk is because of the bountiful displays of wildflowers you encounter on the track at this time of the year in the height of Spring. Last time I ventured along this trail the wildflowers were breathtaking and I see no reason to believe this time it will be any different! Expect lots of stops along the way to photograph the blooms and the spectacular scenery around Jerusalem Bay and on the wonderful Taffys Rock. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Limit: 20. View |
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| 25 Oct - 5 Nov, Sat-Wed | Peru: Amazon to the Andes. | ||||
| 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. View |
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| 13 Dec, Sat 8:00AM | Morong creek Falls ¬Morong creek¬Kowmung river and return | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 10km | 450m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
 Morong creek with its series of spectacular falls and cascades is one of the gems of the Kanangra Boyd national park and on this walk we will follow its downward path as its plummets down to the picturesque Kowmung River. On the way we will savour its beauty, go for a swim and do the same when we reach the river at the bottom. This is really wild country and with its pink and grey granite boulders, the Morong creek is truly an amazing place for those with an adventurous spirit. For participating hikers, I'd advise to stay in Oberon the night before as the drive to the start of the walk is much shorter. rock scrambling and offtrackLocation: Kanangra-Boyd NP Map: Shooters Hill 88302S Limit: 12. View |
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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.
I plan to take a flotation device and float along past the scrubby bits and suggest everyone does the same offtrack walking along the Colo river with scrambling at times. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View |
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| 17 Jan, Sat 8:00AM | Pisgah rock to Erskine creek and return | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 4km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
 When the heat of Summer is on theres no better place to go than the cooling and spectacular Erskine creek with its superb giant pools and refreshing cascades to relax in and chill out. So bring along you're surfmats, donuts, good food and drink and we will ride the odd rapid, swim in the wonderful swimming pools and just take it all in and savour our surroundings for many hours.Entry and exit via Pisgah rock. rock hoppingLocation: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View |
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| 31 Jan, Sat 8:30AM | Kiama to Gerringong | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 15km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| 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 |
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| 7 Feb, Sat 8:00AM | Rocky creek canyon | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 6km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
 Rocky creek canyon is the classic canyon and is regarded as an entry level wet canyon as it does not have any abseils but does have several short swims with the longest being about 30 metres. The scenery in this canyon is unparalleled as its sculptured walls are regarded as the best you'll find anywhere. On this trip I plan to do the full length and climb up the exit track which means we won't have to double back and climb up the cascades. Participants should have the following gear, helmet, wetsuit, drybag, PFD if you are not a proficient swimmer. I have rated this a 5 because there are some tricky scrambles down cascades to negotiate and a rocky climb out at the end. rock scrambling and slippery conditionsLocation: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View |
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| 14 Feb, Sat 8:00AM | Corkscreww Canyon~Upper Bowen creek south side | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 6km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| 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 |
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