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3 Sep, Wed 9:30AM Circular Quay to Bondi Junction
Grade:2/6 Length 12km Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk from Circular Quay to Bondi Junction via Botanic Gardens, Woolloomooloo, Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Trumper Park, Centennial Park and Queens Park. Street and park walking with lots of steps. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Limit: 15. View

3 Sep, Wed 3:12PM Cowan to Brooklyn
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  600m Sydney Branch
30102
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Start from Cowan Station. Mostly along Great North Walk. Steep, uneven descent to Jerusalem Bay followed by long, steep, challenging climb to a series of ridges. Muddy and slippery after/during rainfall. Numerous attractive water views. Final descent into charming river-side township of Brooklyn. Return journey from Hawkesbury River Station. Can be muddy and slippery. Two creek crossings. Challenging descent and ascents.
Location: Kuring-gai Chase NP Limit: 20. View

6 Sep, Sat 8:40AM Centennial Glen via Porters Pass Loop
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  550m 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.Starting from Blackheath station walking to Fort Rock, Cliff Top Trail, then Porters Pass to the Centennial Pass Track and return via Centennial Glen and Falls. This walk has a mix of well formed tracks, poorly maintained ones and degraded to non existent ones. Cliff top views and well vegetated areas with a short canyon and waterfalls. Hazards: Cliff edges, slippery rocks, eroded tracks, creek crossings.
Location: Blackheath, Blue Mountains Limit: 12. View

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.
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.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

7 Sep, Sun 9:45AM Spring wonder walk 5: Patonga to Pearl Beach
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  300m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Philip Wright. Patonga to Pearl Beach. Easy pace. On this walk, we will see Waratahs, Grevillea speciosa, Boronias, Dillwynia, Banksia, Wattles, Pea Flower, Epacris, Rice Flower, Christmas Bells, Hardenbergia and more. Bonuses are beautiful old trees, Grass trees, magnificent sandstones,  waterviews to Barrenjoey and Lion Island, visiting Pearl Beach and Patonga beach. It is a long day. Not suitable for someone who needs to get back by a certain time. Hazards: Some steep and slippery sections. Limit: 10. View

8 Sep, Mon 8:45AM Springwood to Blaxland via Bullants Track
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  460m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) For experienced bushwalkers only. Walk from bus stop on Farm Rd to Martins Lookout. Descend to Glenbrook Creek for morning tea. Take the Link Track across the creek and up to Lost World. Next take the Bullants Track towards Blaxland and scramble down to Glenbrook Creek. A steep climb then to Ross Cres exit. Glenbrook Creek is crossed twice. Some steep sections. The descent to Glenbrook Creek from Bullants Track is steep, rough and loose.
Location: Springwood Limit: 20. View

8 Sep, Mon 9:16AM Wentworth Falls to Leura via Inspiration Point
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  380m Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | 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.(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

9 Sep, Tue 9:30AM Minnamurra to Kiama Coastal Walk
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  200m Illawarra Branch
Margaret C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A coastal walk, including beaches and rock platforms, from Minnamurra train station to Kiama, via Bombo Headland, hopefully some whale watching and then onto Kiama Blowhole after lunch. Return trains at 12:55, 1:55, and 2:55 pm. Cliff edges, rock surfaces, sand.
Location: Kiama Coast
Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 10. View

10 Sep, Wed 8:30AM Glenbrook Beach, Kanuka Brook and Red Hand Cave Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  400m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) Meet at Glenbrook station, walk down to Glenbrook Beach, walk along Glenbrook Creek, and then along Kanuka Brook, climb up to Red Hand Track to Red Hand Cave, continue along Red Hand Cave track to Glenbrook Creek, cross Glenbrook Creek and walk to Blue Pool, climb up to Douglas Smith Park and back to Glenbrook Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings.
Location: Glenbrook Limit: 15. View

10 Sep, Wed 10:50AM Kincumber Mountain Reserve
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  300m Sydney Branch
69581
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.The walk starts at Torulosa Trail near Erina ( a gentle trail with stunning views into rainforest gully) and continues to Honeman’s Rock Picnic Area via Blue Hills Fire Trail, Yanina Trail, and Kanning Walk. We descend via Glassons Trail to end the walk at Kincumber. Some rock scrambling, steps and possibly mountain bikers.
Location: Kincumber Mountain Reserve Limit: 15. View

12 Sep, Fri 9:03AM Bedford Pool Circuit
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  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.Exploratory. Walk to Bedford Pool. Cross creek and make way past Lester Pool. Leave Bedford Creek and follow gully up to end of Wirraway Ridge. Visit Aeroplane Hills and descend back to Bedford Creek and return to Hazelbrook. Slippery rocks. Some off track. Some scrambling. Creek crossing.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Katoomba Limit: 10. View

12 Sep, Fri 9:51AM Spring wonder walk 6: The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  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.Leader: Philip Wright. Philip has an insider's knowledge of the The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. The garden showcases Australian flora amongst 416 hectares of rolling hills, lakes, lawns and gardens. In the late 18th century, the discovery of a new continent filled with exotic plants unknown to the rest of the world created waves of excitement in the field of botany. The Australian Botanic Garden displays approximately 2000 of these plants via themed gardens across the site as well as the Connections Garden, a four-hectare intensely cultivated space right in the heart of the Garden. Other features of the Garden include a restaurant, visitor center with gift shop, free gas barbecues and acres of Cumberland Plain Woodland to explore. Come Spring, the paper daisies become an attraction for visitors. Various species of Waratahs will be flowering too. After seeing the floral display, we will walk to the Sundial, Mount Annan Peak, the Blue Tree before leaving the Garden to visit Lake Yandel'ora before catching the bus home. Expect a long day. Not suitable for walkers who need to get back by a certain time. Limit: 10. View

13 Sep, Sat 10:30AM Upper Lane Cove Valley heritage bushwalk
Grade:2/6 Length 3.2km Branch
Martin F.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public 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.Joint activity with Friends of Ahimsa. Easy guided walk in the Upper Lane Cove Valley, followed by BYO picnic at Ahimsa National Trust property (12pm) and display and discussion of heritage bushwalking equipment and memorabilia (1:30-3:30pm). Finish with 15min walk to Cheltenham station. Ahimsa is a National Trust property formerly owned by pioneering bushwalker, Marie Byles. Prior registration for the walks is essential by Thursday 11 September 2025. Please email info@calli.com.au for inquiries and registration (including your name, email address and phone number). Details including starting location will be provided on registration. Participants are encouraged to bring or wear their historic bushwalking gear. Friends of Ahimsa is a committee of the National Trust of Australia (NSW).
Location: Epping, Cheltenham
Map: Walking tracks of the Lane Cove Valley 1:10,000 View

15 Sep, Mon 9:25AM Katoomba Ramble
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  528m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Katoomba station walk around Catalina to the aquatic centre. Tracks and roads to the disused golf course. Cahill's, Peckmans's lookouts. Therabulat and North's lookouts. Return to Katoomba. Great views where clear. rough steep slippery
Location: Blue Mountains
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

17 Sep, Wed 9:45AM Duffys 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.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

19 Sep, Fri 9:36AM Spring wonder walk 8: Sylvan Grove
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  100m 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 is orchid time.  Sylvan Grove Native Garden has such an array of Rock Orchids. They are majestic flowers to admire.  https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/environment/parks-reserves/sylvan-grove-native-garden  It has mulched paths winding through rainforest areas and areas with more sun, so there is a diversity of plants. It also has many ferns and rainforest plants that like a shady spot, and other plants like prostantheras and plectranthus that flower well in shade. Map: Picnic Point T:  Limit: 10. View

22 Sep, Mon 8:38AM Florabella Pass
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  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.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 10:15AM Point Clare to Gosford
Grade:2/6 Length 13km Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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. View

29 Sep, Mon 9:16AM Water Nymph Dell
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  300m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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

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