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15 Feb, Wed 9:30AM |
Spit to Manly |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
Hildegard S. |
 Walk from The Spit Bridge to Manly Wharf via Manly Scenic Walkway Track. Lovely harbour views. Steep sections, many steps, bush tracks with rough & uneven surfaces. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Limit: 15.
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17 Feb, Fri 9:30AM |
The Alphabet series : “O”..Oatley to Mortdale |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
(NEW!!!) Leader: Philip Wright
Oatley Park is not the usual suburban park. It is full of surprises. We'll start from Oatley train station. Walk along Mulga Road to Oatley Park. Have morning tea at The Castle. Walk down to the Jewfish Bay walk skirting Lime Kiln Head all the way to Lime Kiln Bay. Cross the bridge to the wooden boardwalk at the mangrove to The Wetlands. Climb to Oatley Bush Playground to Webster Lookout and walked back to Jewfish bay before walking back to Mortdale station. We might see Orchids and wetlands inhabitants.
The locals swear by the coffee shop at the station. We meet at the coffee shop. Come early if you want to join me for a cup of coffee. After walk, there are options for lunch at Mortdale. Steep and slippery sections
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18 Feb, Sat |
Gang Gang Canyon, Tunnels and Falls |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone SCA must be better protected for the future generations.
Park at GR 398 038. Descend into Gang Gang Canyon and walk all the way through to Gang Gang Tunnels, visiting the cave at about GR 309 400, as well as the cave at GR 405 043. After exploring the Gang Gang Tunnels, turn south and walk to the falls at GR 407 045, whilst inspecting the caves along the way. Continue south to visit Lots Wife and the adjacent cave. Find a way out to the western side and re-connect with the cars. About 6km. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N
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18 Feb, Sat 5:12AM |
Heathcote circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Greg L. |
 Heathcote - Parklands Trail - Karloo Pool - Uloola Falls - Uloola Track - Robertson Knoll - Kangaroo Creek - Engadine Track - Parklands Trail - Heathcote. A nice walk through Royal with possible swimming along the way. Interesting country. Joint walk with Bush Club. Creek crossings. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15.
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18 Feb, Sat 9:30AM |
Hyde Park – Circular Quay. Street art and memorial walk |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
Sandra C. |
    (NEW!!!) Circle Hyde Park and pause at the 2015 Yininmadyemi – Thou didst let fall. Morning Tea at Sandringham Gardens, gates unlocked by the Queen 1954. Lunch in the Botanic Garden. Along the way view Australia’s first monument - Governor Bourke unveiled 1842 and Arthur Phillip 1897. Water available and dropout points. Flat walk. This is a combined NPA and Ramblers walk.
Meet leader at Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park. No need to register prior to walk. Limit: none. Location: City of Sydney
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18 Feb, Sat 8:31AM |
The River Caves Canyon |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 The River Caves Canyon is a short but very spectacular and easy canyon set deep within the Wollemi National Park. There are no abseils and no compulsary swimming and you'll only get wet, under normal conditions, up to your knees. I plan to also take a look up a Bungary Creek sidearm to explore a bit. Wet feet. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N
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19 Feb, Sun 8:10AM |
Harbour to Hawkesbury No 2: Davidson Park to Sphinx |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
27km |
660m |
Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
 The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain.
Part 2 is Davidson Park to the Sphinx: These are some of the nicest sections, along Middle Harbour and Middle Harbour Creek (Garigal NP)
Early exit available at the Sphinx before we walked down to Bobbin Heads.
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20-24 Feb, Mon-Fri |
Bogong High Plains circuit, Vic |
Grade:3/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Kaye B. |
 This is a beautiful area that the Club has not visited for quite some time. Easy circuit visiting many huts and some optional hills/mountains.
Day 1: After arranging placement of car at walk finish, we walk from Pretty Valley Pondage to Tawonga Hut: 4.5km plus optional side trip to Mt Jaithmathang - excellent views.
Day 2:Tawonga Hut to Ryders Yards Hut via aqueduct 6km + optional side trips to Mt Jim, Young Hut, High Plains Ck falls.
Day 3: Ryders Yards hut to Fitzgerald Hut via Cope Saddle hut, Cope Hut, Wallace Hut. 16km but flat.
Day 4:either stay at Fitzgerald hut or do several side trips including Johnston Hut, Mt Nelse & Nelse north, Edmundson Hut, Spion Kopje summit, Kelly Hut, perhaps Ropers Hut.
Day 5: exit via Heathy spur and back to cars, 7.5km
Interested people must contact leader regarding important travel issues. All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. Distances and ascents: variable depending on optional side trips. Relaxed pace. Expressions of interest sought. Location: Bogong Alpine area, Victoria Map: SV Bogong Alpine area
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20 Feb, Mon 9:00AM |
South Head |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
150m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
    (NEW!!!) We'll begin south of the Macquarie Lighthouse before heading north and looping around South Head. Ferry return. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 12.
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20 Feb, Mon 9:00AM |
Woodford Loop |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
325m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
 (NEW!!!) Taking Ridge Street, down steep rocky track and up the other side. Fire trail and other tracks to Paradise pool with a break for a swim. Up to Cox's Road at Linden, cross Great Western Highway. Road and Cox's Road track back up to Woodford Steep, rocky, some slithering! Slippery if wet or leaves are dry. Own risk if swimming. Ups and downs. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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21 Feb, Tue 9:30AM |
Drawing Room Rocks (#100) |
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Barbara B. |
 (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast. The track is steep but is well worth the effort. Return via Mt Cambewarra Tea Rooms.
Hazards: Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20.
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21 Feb, Tue 9:30AM |
The alpabet series: “C”..Cheltenham to Epping |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
270m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ewan C. |
  Walk is from Cheltenham station to Epping station via Pennant Hills Park, Great North walk and Devlins Creek. Creek /river crossings. Some rough track.
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22 Feb, Wed 8:24AM |
Glenbrook to Tunnel Look Out – Steep Track down to Glenbrook Creek |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Loan |
 (NEW!!!) Down to Jellybean Pool crossing Glenbrook Creek at the causeway. Up Campfire Creek to the Link Track and on via Portal Waterhole to the Tunnel Lookout. If a clear day, views northeast across Sydney Basin and northwest to Mount Banks and Mount Hay. From Tunnel Lookout steep track down to Glenbrook Creek and back to Glenbrook Station. Steep, a little of off-track and creek crossing.
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22 Feb, Wed 10:00AM |
Watsons Bay to Coogee |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
Denise S. |
  Walk from Watsons Bay to Coogee Beach via Macquarie Lighthouse, Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte and Clovelly Beaches. Beautiful coastal views. Opportunity to shorten walk if you want. Opportunity also for a swim. Street walking, some hills and steps. Location: Southern Beaches Limit: 15.
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24 Feb, Fri 9:51AM |
The Alphabet series: “U”Umina Beach to Woy Woy |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
20m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Brad S. |
  RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Walk from Umina Beach to Woy Woy via Ettalong mostly beside beaches and Brisbane Water. Walking mainly on footpaths and cycle paths. Travel to Woy Woy by train and then bus to the start of the walk at Umina Beach. Occasional uneven ground. Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15.
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25 Feb, Sat 8:29AM |
Catherine Hill Bay – Mooney Beach – Fraser Beach – Red Ochre Beach |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 Colourful sea caves, stunning beaches, blowholes and several places to stop for a swim are some of the attractions in what is my favourite stretch of coast north of Sydney. Last time I did this walk the ocean was wild so I'm hoping for better conditions this time! Location: Munmorah SCA Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S
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25 Feb, Sat |
Explorers Brook |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
16km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Peter F. |
Mt Banks Picnic Area– Banks Walls – Explorers Range Fire Trail – Explorers Brook – Fly Ridge – Fire Trail – Mt Banks Picnic Area. A nice walk, mild scrub, creek wading to thighs in the beautiful Explorers Brook. Fire trail, off-track walking with scrub, creek wading. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12.
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26 Feb, Sun 8:31AM |
20km plus series: Wahroonga to North Turramurra |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
24km |
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Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
(NEW!!!) This walk starts at Wahronga station via Bobbins Head and warimoo/ sphinx track to North Turramurra. This walk is one of the most pleasant ones in kuringai NP with great views over the water & from ridge. There are grand old houses and lovely gardens .
Steep and slippery sections.
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26 Feb - 3 Mar, Sun-Fri |
Car Camp- – Lake Conjola |
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council |
Grade:3/6 |
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Southern Highlands Branch |
Barbara B. |
  (Fully Booked) A week of day walks in and around Lake Conjola.
Walks will include:
Day1 : Rusden Head & Florence Head LO's via Little Forest
Day 2: Didthul (Pidgeon House Mt) Walking Track
Day 3: Mt Bushwalker Track to Ngaityung Falls
Rainforest walk from George Boyd LO/Granite Falls
Day 4: Narrawallee Inlet via Inland Cycad Forest. Narrawallee Inlet, Buckleys's Head & Return to Camp /
Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
Alternate long walk: Berrara Waterfall.
Afternoons: swims and kayaks.
Hazards: Unfenced cliffs, 1x steep climb. Location: Lake Conjola and Morton NP Limit: 20.
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27 Feb, Mon 9:22AM |
Golden Stairs to Furber Steps |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Walk out along Narrowneck Trail and down the Golden Stairs. Follow Federal Pass to Furber Steps. Rough track in sections and plenty of steps. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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