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1 Jul, Tue 9:00AM |
Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge (#940) |
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M |
(NEW!!!) This is a medium (grade 3) walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool for morning tea.
We will then follow the Matilda Track to a series of lookouts. At the third lookout, we will split into 2 groups. The optional harder (grade 4) walk will continue on and down Rosies Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge and lunch in the gorge then return via Jacks Pass. The easier (grade 3) walk will back track to one of the lookouts for lunch. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Location: Potholes Reserve Tahmoor Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20.
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4 Jul, Fri 9:47AM |
The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 RSVP direct to Heather
heatherlakiss@gmail.com
This pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the national park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in East Lindfield. Steep, rugged and slippery sections. Limit: 15.
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8 Jul, Tue 7:02AM |
Sydney: Rose Bay to Watsons Bay (#S102) |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M. |
 (NEW!!!) From Rose Bay Ferry Wharf we will visit Sydney Harbour National Park. The walk passes Nielsen Park, Strickland House, Greycliffe Estate and Vaucluse House. Vaucluse House closed on Tuesday, but gardens open.
Return via 2:45pm ferry from Watsons Bay to Circular Quay ar. 3:08pm, train to Central in time for 4pm train. Many steps & street walking. Limit: 20.
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11 Jul, Fri 9:33AM |
Pre season Spring Wonder Walk : Camellia Gardens |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Camellia Gardens
Leader: Philip Wright Limit: 10.
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11 Jul, Fri 9:30AM |
Thirlmere Lakes |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5.6km |
15m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Leanne W |
  (NEW!!!) (Nearly fully booked) A circumnavigation of three of the Thirlmere Lakes. BYO: morning tea & lunch Uneven surfaces that can be slippery, falling branches, snakes & cyclists. Location: Lake Couridjah - Thirlmere Lakes NP Limit: 15.
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15 Jul, Tue 9:30AM |
Bangadilly Circuit (#810) |
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
14km |
320m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith W |
(NEW!!!) A circular walk in the Southern section of Bangadilly NP. Combining management tracks, walking trails & open cross country we will walk through an interesting blend of Sydney Basin & Tableland flora & also walk along a rarely visited section of the Wingecarribee River. If there are sufficient resources available, there may be an optional detour for some of the walkers that will involve an additional climb followed by a short but steep descent. Steep climbs, some off track, uneven surfaces Location: Bangadilly NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20.
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17 Jul, Thu 7:00AM |
Saddleback Mt to Barren Grounds via Hoddles Track (#335) |
Fully inside The Council of the Municipality of Kiama |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
10km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M |
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From the top of Saddleback Mountain we will take Hoddles
Track to the top of Barren Grounds. From there we will navigate
towards Griffins Trail to the Barren Grounds car park.
Requires a car shuffle. Hazards: Rough track, very steep descents and ascents,
slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Some off track. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 8.
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18 Jul, Fri 9:30AM |
Rhodes to Rydalmere via Bicentennial and Olympic Park and Armory. |
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Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
Rhodes to Rydalmere via Bicentennial and Olympic Park and Armory.
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1 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
Parramatta Historic Walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: Lynne Hewitt Historic walk of parramatta Meet at the The West Concourse of Parramatta station near the toilet and we will walk through Parramatta to Parramatta Park for lunch, stopping to look at many of the heritage buildings including St John’s Anglican cathedral, Female Factory Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre, Cemetery, Powerhouse, Brislington house. Lot to see and learn. Limit: 15.
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8 Aug, Fri 9:31AM |
Calicoma walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ian B. |
 Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland.
Expect to see sun orchids, lady’s fingers orchids, native iris, pea flowers, tree ferns, sandstone formations, caves,Angophora, wattles, tall gum trees , and, of course, Calicoma.
if you are lucky, you may see brown pigeons and lyre birds.
Enjoy lunch at Cherrybrook Lakes. Crossing creeks, rough parts Limit: 15.
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15 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossoms |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossom
This is the time to see Cherry tree blossoms. We avoid the crowd during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
The Auburn Botanic Gardens are composed of several themed gardens and areas:
- The Japanese garden
- the scented garden
- the sunken rose garden
- the Australian native and rainforest garden
- the amphitheatre/open air theatre
- the reflection pool
- the maze
- the fauna reserve
- an equal access playground
- and several picnic areas with barbecues
Limit: 10.
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22 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk
Leader: Philip Wright Limit: 10.
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23 Aug, Sat 9:00AM |
Ikara Head – Asgard Swamp |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Greg L. |
(NEW!!!) Victoria Falls Rd. - Ikara Head - Girraween Cave - lookout near Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp - Victoria Falls Rd.
Great walking country, magnificent scenery, interesting swamp land, Spring wildflowers.
A loop walk that's not too short and not too long, with plenty of interest. Joint walk with Bush Club. Some off-track walking. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15.
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29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM |
Spring wonder walk: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
  Leader: Kevin Cliffe Be mesmerized by the spring flowers. The walk climbs up a steep hill from the station to Pindar Track. Easy pace to admire spring wildflowers. Should see splendid display of Rock orchids. Plenty of other blossoms. Steep and slippery sections. Overgrown bush. Long trousers recommended. Limit: 10.
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6 Sep, Sat 8:00AM |
Waterfall to Bundeena |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
30km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
Greg L. |
(NEW!!!) Waterfall Station - Couranga Track - Wallumarra Track - Coast Track - Bundeena.
Long hard rewarding walk across Royal NP. Wide variety of landscapes and beautiful scenery.
Only for fit and very experienced walkers. Joint walk with Bush Club Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S and Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 8.
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7 Sep, Sun 9:45AM |
Spring wonder walk 2: Patonga to Pearl Beach |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 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.
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18 Sep, Thu |
Missingham Steps, Stevos Track, Carrington Falls Circuit |
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
15km |
480m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Explorer Walks) Maureen.F |
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circular walk: from Carrington Falls car park we follow Stevo's Track steeply down to the Kangaroo River for lunch. After crossing the river, we climb up the rough track via Missingham Steps and once on top we follow the management trail back to the car park. Steep off-track walking, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions. Location: Carrington Falls - Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 10.
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19 Sep, Fri 9:51AM |
Spring wonder walk 3: The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 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.
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23 Sep, Tue 7:02AM |
Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401) |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
250m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B |
  (Fully Booked) (Date Changed) We have an opportunity to explore some of the best of the North Shore of Sydney Harbour.
Starting at Balmoral Beach with its little jetty and huge fig trees; to Middle Head to explore fortifications and cliff top views beyond the Heads; then through angophora trees to Georges Heights and barracks converted to artist studios; and on to Clifton Gardens for lunch. Then we will walk beside secluded bays to the navy memorials at Bradley’s Head. Then it is a short walk to Taronga Zoo for a Ferry to Circular Quay and trains home.
It all starts by boarding the first carriage of the SHL train at 7.14 am in Bowral and arriving in Wynyard at 9.45 then a bus or taxis to Balmoral beach. After coffee we shall start our walk at about 10:30 am.
It takes about 4 hours and 45 mins including lunch and many stops along the way ( but not for cafes or a swim). See what Arthur Streeton saw when he did some of his finest work.
- See the lizards, lorikeets, wrens and bush turkeys.
- Listen to the currawongs. Hear the waves, lapping at the shore.
- Enter the fortifications where microbats now live. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 20.
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15-23 Oct, Wed (16:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM) |
Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
50km |
2,200m |
Sydney Branch |
Richard T. |
A repeat of last year's walk which was just awesome; one of the very best in
Kosciuszko area. Email for an information pack about the walk.
A 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 must be fully equipped
for the variety of conditions in the area which can be very variable. We stay at ski lodge in Jindabyne
for a night on either side of the walk with our regular BBQ overlooking the
lake.
We need some suitable cars in order to access the start of the walk.
Always a pleasure walking in Kosciuszko area and this walk has everything: magnificent scenery; lovely bush; great campsites; and some challenging walking. Not to be missed! Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 8.
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