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| 13 Oct, Sun 8:15AM | Pretty Beach to Clear Point – Loop Walk | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 16km | Milton Branch | ||
| Megan H. | |||||
  A steep climb up Mt Durras, then walk across to Clear Point and stop for lunch. On the way back, explore the new track along the coast to Pretty. Some up and down hills, along rock platforms, up and down constructed steps. The walk is long, but pace will be steady, with plenty of time to enjoy the coast on the way back, including swims. Should be back at cars around 3:30 pm. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Kioloa 89261N Limit: 10. View |
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| 20 Oct, Sun 8:00AM | Stoney Creek Circuit | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | Milton Branch | ||
| Mike J. | |||||
| From Steamers Beach car park we follow fire trails and a short on-road section to Stoney Creek for morning tea and a swim. We then proceed southwesterly on rough tracks to Paradise Rock for lunch with a view, then a short but rough, steep and scrubby off-track section should land us on Steamers Beach for a snack and maybe another swim. Main track back to the cars. Rough, steep and scrubby off-track section. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 12. View |
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| 2 Nov, Sat 8:00AM | Perrys Lookout – Blue Gum forest – Junction Rock – Horse Track – Evans Lookout | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 10km | 780m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| One of the Blue Mountains classic walks is now back on the agenda with the opening of the newly upgraded Horse Track. On this hike you can expect to see waratahs flowering along with many other blossoms, and for those who are stoic enough, there's plenty of swimming opportunities along the Grose River. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: CMA Katoomba and Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View |
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| 9-10 Nov, Sat (09:00AM)-Sun (14:00PM) | Bee Box Spur – Shoalhaven River | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 12km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
| Greg L. | |||||
 Bungonia NP - Bee Box Spur - Shoalhaven River - Trestles Track. A circuit walk with a steep descent on day 1 and a steep climb on day 2. In between there is river walking with time for swimming, exploring and relaxing. Hard walk, track and off-track. Joint walk with Bush Club. Minor car shuffle involved.Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 15. View |
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| 9 Nov, Sat 8:00AM | Clover Hill Trail and Cascades Trail waterfalls walk | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 8km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| I really can't think of a better walk for waterfalls than these 2 closely connected trails, as there is at least a dozen falls worth seeking out and having a dip in, all within a lush rainforest environment. Come along and experience this stunning location! Rock scrambling. Location: Macquarie Pass National Park Map: Albion Park 90281N Limit: 20. View |
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| 21 Nov, Thu 9:15AM | Gerringong Falls to the bottom of the falls | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 14km | 300m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
| (SH Explorer Walks) 34586 | |||||
   (Cancelled) Cycle Budderoo & Hersey Fire trails to the start of the descent to below the falls. Locate the "chimney" and use rope to descent this and steep decent to track. Very steep, bring your own bicycle to get to track head, slippery, use of rope, unfenced cliff edges.Location: Budderoo National Park Limit: 9. View |
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| 3 Dec, Tue 9:00AM | Gunrock Creek Falls for a swim (#642 | ||||
| Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 150m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Maureen.F | |||||
 (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Our last Tuesday walk for the year and a chance for a swim or relax at a couple of beautiful water holes.
From the junction of Redhills Rd & Gunrock Falls FT, we will head through a forest to Gunrock Falls for an optional swim and relax. We will then head to Bundanoon Ck for lunch and optional swim before heading back to Redhills Rd via Gunrock FT.
There will be a short car shuffle at the beginning of the walk so we don’t have to walk the 2.5 km along the rd at the end of the walk. Slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges, a little scrambling. Limit: 20.
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| 4 Jan, Sat 7:30AM | October Creek Canyon – Du Faur Creek Canyon – Joes Canyon | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
 When the heat of summer is upon us, where do you head? To a Blue Mountains canyon to cool off and revive body and soul! On this trip we will experience not 1 but 3 canyons with Du Faur Canyon being the main course. The equally spectacular, but much shorter October Creek being the entree, and the Joes Canyon the dessert for what promises to be a superb day swimming, paddling and savouring these amazingly beautiful locations. I can promise you an amazing aquatic time! You'll need a helmet, wetsuit and I recommend a flotation device such as a surfmat, and life jacket as there are some longish swims involved. Rock scrambling/off-track walking/swimming.Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View |
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| 11 Jan, Sat 8:30AM | Minnamurra to Kiama via Bombo and the Coastal Track | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 11km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
    This is one of my favourite coastal walks as there are tons of variety along the way, including several superb beaches to swim at, the incredible Cathedral Rocks to admire, and the dramatic Bombo Quarry area with its raging sea and towering rock columns to admire. Really, the perfect Summer walk! Location: minnamurra Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 20. View |
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| 31 Jan, Fri 8:55AM | Manly to Spit | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Esther | |||||
LEADER: Steve Ringbauer.
The flannel flowers are abundant at this time of the year.
The 10km Manly Scenic Walkway beings at Manly Wharf, passes sandy beaches, ancient Aboriginal sites and incredible lookouts, before arriving at the Spit Bridge where you can catch a bus to the city.
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| 1 Feb, Sat 8:00AM | Catherine Hill Bay to Red Ochre Beach | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| This is one of my favourite coastal walks as it takes you past numerous beaches where a swim is definitely possible and also many interesting formations such as Ghosties Beach sea caves and the historical coal loader at CHB. For a relaxing cruise along the littoral line, it's hard to beat. Location: Munmorah SCA Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S Limit: 20. View |
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| 8 Feb, Sat 8:00AM | Birrabang Canyon | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 7km | Sydney Branch | ||
| Mark G. | |||||
| One of my favourite fun and easy canyons to do is definitely Birrabang! There are no abseils and only a couple of very short swims under 15 metres, some of which you can avoid by climbing around. It has a few lovely cascades and as a bonus has some truly spectacular pagodas as you walk out via the exit track. Participants should bring a helmet and a wetsuit, as although there aren't many swims, the water you wade through is cold. Rock scrambling and short swims. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View |
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| 14 Feb, Fri 10:36AM | The Entrance Coast to Lake Walk | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 75m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Brad S. | |||||
| RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before event. The Entrance Coast to Lake Scenic Walk is a 'string of pearls' walk, connecting pedestrians to attractions, landmarks and facilities around The Entrance, covering over 7.6km of Central Coast's beautiful area. Start with a scenic train ride to Central Coast. We walk from Long Jetty to The Entrance via Toowoon Bay. After a lunch stop at The Entrance, we return to Long Jetty via the Tuggerah Lake foreshore. The walk can be shortened, if needed, by catching a return bus from The Entrance to Tuggerah or Gosford. Swimming opportunities. Steps, stairs, short sections of wet, slippery rocks. Location: Central Coast Map: Central Coast street map Limit: 15. View |
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| 21 Feb, Fri 11:21AM | |||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Esther | |||||
| The Basin near Palm Beach has the warmest water in Sydney for swimming and snorkeling. It's also flat surf. Bring snacks, drinks, sun protection and water gears. Optional walk to West Head Road and back. It is a steep but scenic walk and there is an aboriginal carving site.
Hazards associated with beach activities. Slippery sections. Map: Palm Beach Limit: 10. View |
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| 6-8 Mar, Thu (09:00AM)-Sat (12:00PM) | Paddle & Camp Tallowa Dam to Shoalhaven Gorge (#K163) | ||||
| Length | 29km | Southern Highlands Branch | |||
| (SH Paddlers) Les | |||||
 (Fully Booked) This is an optional 1 (14km) or 3 (29km) day paddle.
Day 1: We will head up the Shoalhaven River 7km for lunch. The one day paddlers will then make their way back while the campers will set up camp.
Day 2: Make our way up to Fossickers Flat for lunch then return to camp.
Day 3: Break camp and make our way back to Tallowah Dam.
- Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD.
- If camping then organise own tent, cooking etc.
Note: "!! New Event 🙂 Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds.Location: Lake Yarrunga - Shoalhaven River Limit: 16. View |
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| 22-31 Mar, Sat-Mon | Lord Howe Island | ||||
| Branch | |||||
| 35308 | |||||
 Staying at Ocean View Apartments
Activities include bushwalking, swimming, snorkelling
Co-leader Joe Pike. For more information contact Jill Hawkes Location: Lord Howe Island View |
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