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17 Dec - 15 Jan, Sun-Sun Mallee & Grampians 4WD & Bushwalking adventure – Re-scheduled
Grade:3/6 Sydney Branch
Brian P.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.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)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Date Changed) Expressions of Interest sought for a four week adventure including plenty of opportunity for walking. It will operate as a tag-along (self-drive convoy) 4WD trip with new locations on most days. You may camp, attach a vehicle camper (preferred) or tow an off-road camper-trailer. Mallee country, visiting Murray-Sunset NP, Big Desert Wilderness Park & Wyperfeld NP featuring a vast desert with saltbush flats and grassland plains scattered with sand dunes and the famous Pink Lakes are outstanding subjects for photography, with large numbers of emus, kangaroos, native birds, attractive woodlands and colourful spring wildflower displays. Followed by The Grampians NP, spectacular mountain peaks and dramatic rock formations feature picturesque waterfalls, panoramic views and fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. Dramatic lookouts and a network of excellent walking tracks. The massive sandstone ramparts of the Grampians rear up from the western end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, reaching more than 1000 metres above the surrounding fertile plains. Known as Gariwerd by the local Aboriginal people, it has an indigenous history stretching back for thousands of years.
  • Joint adventure with the Bush Club
  • Travel guides available - (request by email to leader)
  • Strict limit on vehicle numbers
  • NOTE: You must have (or have use of) a suitable vehicle for this adventure!
This is a 4WD adventure, participants should be familiar with driving a 4WD vehicle in both desert and mountainous regions, carry and be conversant with the use of recovery gear.
Location: Grampians NP, Wyperfeld NP, and Mallee country View

27-30 Dec, Wed (08:30AM)-Sat (14:00PM) Wheelers Hut – Derschkos Hut – Mt Jagungal – Round Mt Trackhead
Grade:4/6 Length 50km  800m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Swim | A trip that involves swimming(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk in the Snowies in Summer is always like a breath of fresh air to the soul and body and on this walk we will endeavour to search out those places of beauty along the way from starting point of the Snakey Plain Trail all the way to Round Mountain Trackhead. The literal highlight is a daytrip from our campsite to the top of Mt Jagungal, arguably Kossies most charismatic peak! Also expect a bonanza of Summer blooms and swimming holes worth a dip, to name a few of the delights to be had on this walk.
Location: Kosciuszko NP
Map: Jagungal 85251S Limit: 8. View

2-5 Jan, Tue (08:00AM)-Fri (15:00PM) Main Range – Snowy Mountains
Grade:5/6 Length 45km  650m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.4 days exploring the Main Range and surrounding areas of the Snowy Mountains. Great alpine walking, beautiful and unique lakes, grand views all round. Joint walk with Bush Club. Some very steep climbing. Extreme weather may occur. Full pack walk - fit and experienced walkers only.
Location: Kosciuszko NP
Map: Contact leader Limit: 8. View

8-9 Feb, Thu (09:23AM)-Fri (16:23PM) Gorgeous by day Magical by night series: Burralow Creek
Grade:2/6 Length 3km  60m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longAccommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Leader: Philip Wright. Starting from Burralow Creek campground, we walk once during the day so as to familiarise with the route in day light. Then we have a break to have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glowworms. Leader is planning to stay at Archibald Hotel at Jurrajong. Camp ground is available at Burrlow Creek. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright headlamp, preferably with red light, with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Next day, we will do some other hikes, maybe Mount Tomah and Mount Banks before heading home. Crossing creek. Limit: 8. View

9-12 Feb, Fri (14:00PM)-Mon (10:00AM) Bundeena Car Camping Weekend
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  120m Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPaddle | A canoe or kayak tripSwim | A trip that involves swimmingSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Car camping weekend Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th February 2024. As it will be in the middle of summer and possibly hot, activities will not be set in concrete. However walks from the campsite to Jibbon Beach, Jibbon Head, Aboriginal rock carvings and possibly a litter further on Saturday will be available, and on Sunday, wander across the bridge up to Maianbar.  Plenty of opportunity the rest of the day for swimming, kayaking, paddle boards etc and a quiet supper on the beach watching the sun go down. Kayaks can be hired, or bring your own watercraft. PFDs compulsory. Explore the beautiful Cabbage Tree Basin! Small tents are the go.  No Taj Mahals. Bookings for Bonnie Vale Camping Ground are essential.
Location: Royal National Park Limit: 30. View

16-18 Feb, Fri (15:19PM)-Sun (15:19PM) Colo Gorge, Boorai Creek and Barakee Pass
Grade:6/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Swim | A trip that involves swimmingA 3-day adventure. Day 1: From Culoul Range Trail, descend to the Colo River. Establish a base camp. Day 2: A recce day to explore a route up through the cliffs on the western side, and beyond for a future trip (around Barakee Pass). Day 3: Walk up Boorai Creek to about GR 737 220 and then climb back to the ridge and the cars. About 20 km total. Great swimming in between walking. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Colo Heights 90313N and Six Brothers 90314S View

9-16 Mar, Sat (08:00AM)-Sat (08:00AM) Walls of Jerusalem – Lakes route – The Never Never – Overland Track – Pine Valley – Cynthia Bay
Grade:4/6 Length 100km  2,500m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.(Fully Booked) A tough but rewarding walk starting from the spectacular Walls of Jerusalem National Park and then following the very scenic lakes route, passing Ball/Adelaide/Meston/Junction Lakes down to the Never Never which is the link to the Overland Track. Then a side trip to the gorgeous Pine Valley to give us time to explore the Labyrinth and climb The Acropolis before walking out to Cynthia Bay or alternatively getting the ferry back along Lake St Clair. Quite simply, this is one of Australia's most stunning walks and Autumn is the best time to experience it! You can expect rain ... anytime! Trackless section through the Never Never.
Location: Walls of Jerusalem NP and Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair NP
Map: The Overland track and Walls of Jerusalem Limit: 12. View

28 Mar - 1 Apr, Thu-Mon Easter at Bhundoo bush cottages
Grade:4/6 Length 40km Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Nestled on a private property within sight of the Castle is the beautiful and serene Bhundoo Bush Cottages property. With its 3 spacious and very comfortable cottages and loads of camping area it's the perfect place to spy out the local wildlife including wombats, wallabies and even platypus have been sighted in the local Yadboro river. Of course it's also the perfect location to venture forth and explore the local national parks including Murramarang and Meroo.
Location: Murramarang NP
Map: Milton 89272N and Corang 89273N Limit: 20. View

8-13 Apr, Mon (12:00PM)-Sat (10:00AM) South-East Forests of NSW
Grade:3/6 Length 50km  650m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Car camping and day walks/short walks. Come and visit some parks that you may not even have heard of. Interesting and beautiful country, variety of walks. High country, but not like the Snowy Mountains. Some big climbs, but not excessive. All on tracks.
Location: Deua and South-East Forests NPs
Map: Contact leader Limit: 15. View

17-24 Sep, Tue (08:00AM)-Tue (17:00PM) Nadgee Nature Reserve Bushwalk
Grade:4/6 Length 40km  800m Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Nadgee Nature Reserve is a real delight, especially in spring with the wildflowers and hopefully a ground parrot or two. And the coastal scenery is wonderful, with perhaps a sighting of whales! The Reserve is south of Eden and runs down to the border. This full pack walk is out and return featuring multiple nights at two of the best locations in the Reserve – Newtons Beach and Nadgee Beach. From Newtons Beach we spend the time enjoying the beach and the  lovely scenery. From Nadgee Beach, we will do a couple of lovely day walks including a visit to Bunyip Hole and the border marker at Cape Howe.
Location: Nadgee NR Limit: 8. View

9-17 Oct, Wed (17:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM) Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk
Grade:4/6 Length 50km  1,300m Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA six night full pack walk involving Daveys Hut, Kidmans Hut, and Mawsons Hut. Exact details will be determined by weather and other factors. We camp near these huts but not in them so everyone needs to be fully equipped for the variety of conditions in the area. We stay at ski lodge in Jindabyne for a night on either side of the walk with our regular BBQ overlooking the lake. Always a pleasure walking in Kosciuszko area and this will feature some great scenery and bush in an area new to the leader.
Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

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