Program listing

Download the published 3 monthly program PDFs

Current Filter | Nature of Activity=Public Transport Remove filter

Calendar View or list for Sep 25 | Oct 25 | Nov 25 | Dec 25 | Jan 26 | and beyond.
Leader contact details and activity meeting details are hiden. Members please log in for full details.

17 Sep, Wed 9:45AM				Duffys Forest
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	80m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Flower walk along mainly fire trails. Bookings only one week before the date of the walk please. (NB This walk is different to the Duffy’s Forest walk in August.) Limit: 15. View

18 Sep, Thu 9:36AM				Cape Solander to Cronulla
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	350m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) (Updated Details) One of the most spectacular walks with stunning views along edges of water & cliff tops. Relatively easy. Abundance of wildflowers are now in full bloom. We set off in dense eucalyptus forest & then low coastal scrubs, with birds darting in & out. During seasonal migration whales & dolphins are often sighted. Kurnell is an interesting place to explore with Captain Cook’s landing site & evidences of early aboriginal life. Slippery rocks & surfaces Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP Map: kamay botany bay np Limit: 20. View

19 Sep, Fri 9:50AM				Spring wonder walk 8: Georges River National Park and Sylvan Grove
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Updated Details) Orchids and wild flowers galore. A walk through George’s River National Park, Yeramba Lagoon Trail, along the River bank and into Sylvan Grove .  This is the best time to see the beauty of  Sylvan Grove Native Garden. The orchids and Waratahs are out. Many native flowers are at their peak.Philip will give us some information on the trees and plants Slippery and wet tracks Limit: 10. View

22 Sep, Mon 10:30AM				Bundeena to Jibbon Head circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	130m	Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
(NEW!!!) A delightful walk with beautiful scenery. Some street walking, Jibbon beach, bush, wildflowers, rock engravings.. about 8kms. Will probably get ferry back 2pm or 3pm. No need to book. Sand, rock and road walking in places. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N View

22 Sep, Mon 8:38AM				Florabella Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) 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. View

24 Sep, Wed 9:17AM				Bulgo Beach Rock Hopping to Werrong Beach
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	570m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(NEW!!!) Stanwell Park Station via the coastal views of Bald Hill and onto the start of Bulgo Beach Track on Lady Wakehurst Drive. Steep track down to the beach through thick coastal forest. After lunch at Bulgo Beach, rock hopping around 2 kms along the foreshore to Werrong Beach. The walk is timed to coincide around low tide. Return up to the Cliff Track and Otford Station. Many thanks to Nigel Weaver who suggested this walk. A section of rock hopping (scrambling) along the foreshore. Note Werrong Beach is a nudist beach. If rough seas, the walk is subject to cancellation. Limit: 15. View

24 Sep, Wed 10:15AM				Point Clare to Gosford
Grade:2/6		Length	13km		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. View

26 Sep, Fri 9:30AM				Spring wonder walk 8: St Ives Wildflower Garden and Showground
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
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. View

29 Sep, Mon 9:34AM				Kurnell to Cape Bailey ~ Wildflowers & Whales
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) A fabulous walk through massive groups of Flannel flowers, with wonderful coastal views. This is the peak time to see whales heading south with their calves and they tend to hug the coast. We follow the wild coastline south from Kurnell to the Cape Bailey Lighthouse on a combination of bush tracks, raised walkways and rocky cliff tops. The views are first class. Some people may choose to leave the walk at Cape Bailey and walk 9km to Cronulla. Bookings open Wednesday 24th September, giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers. Rough track, in places and obstacles. Location: Kamay Botany Bay National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 20. View

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. View

1 Oct, Wed 8:45AM				Martins Lookout, Lost World and Sharks Head Cave
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	750m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked) Paul Lynch Joint leader. Meet at Springwood Station. Take bus to the start of the walk at Farm Rd and walk to Martins Lookout. Descend to Glenbrook Creek, take the Link Track across the creek and up to Bunyan and then to Lost World. Descend from Lost World down to Sharks Head Cave, cross Glenbrook Creek again and walk to Perch Ponds, up Magdala Gully track to Magdala Falls, then up the track to old Yondell Track, then to Springwood Station either via Wiggins Track and Sassafras Gully Track or via Bee Farm Road. The change over from the train to the bus is very tight. It would be good to have cars to be able to drive to Martins Lookout. For experienced bushwalkers only. Rough, steep tracks, exposure and creek crossings. Location: Springwood Limit: 15. View

1 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Parks Ride
		Length	38km		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. View

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. View

2 Oct, Thu 9:18AM				Booragul to Toronto
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) Booragul is on the shore of Lake Macquarie. The relatively easy walk along the lake shore has spectacular views & a sculpture park near the historic Awaba House. There will be lakeside bush tracks, street & beach walks & some steep climbs with steps. We will finish about 2 pm at Toronto & then a bus to Fassifern station & be back in Sydney around 5 pm. Enjoy the day with the train ride & beautiful views along the way. Slippery rocks & surfaces Location: Lake Macquarie SCA Map: Central Coast Limit: 20. View

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. View

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. View

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

6 Oct, Mon 9:03AM				Bedford Creek Pools
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Victor Falls, Terrace Falls, Willawong Pool, Bedford Pool and Lestor Pool. Return to Hazelbrook Station. Creek crossings could involve wading, as stepping stones tend to be slippery at Bedford Pool. Some off track. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katooma and Jamison Limit: 20. View

8 Oct, Wed 10:10AM				Mt Annan Botanic Gardens
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
69581
A mostly well paved walk of Mt Annan Botanic Gardens incorporating a number of different tracks throughout the garden:- Central Valley, Mt Annan Summit, Woodland and Annan Creek tracks. The walk will be from the Narellan Rd Main Entrance and return there to get a bus back to Macarthur Station. Not much shade. Location: South Western Sydney Limit: 15. View

10 Oct, Fri 9:00AM				Spring wonder walk 10: Lisgar garden
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Today we explore Hornsby and Normanhurst including Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. After visiting the gardens, we'll continue via bush tracks and streets to Normanhurst. Optional lunch at Hornsby RSL club after the walk. Stairs and slippery sections. Location: Hornsby Limit: 15. View

1 2 3 Next › Last »