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23 Aug, Sat 8:00AM |
Mount York Abseling Day |
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Length |
0.5km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Adrian B |
 Ropes practise day at Mount York. This day is aimed for those who have abseiled before and have their own equipment. It will be compulsory to have a harness, helmet, safety tether, descending device for single rope. We will be practising abseiling on small pitches, gradually moving up in difficulty to an overhang. There will be breaks where we will also practise knots that are commonly used when canyoning. There will be a chance to use prussiks to climb back up a pitch and to also use mechanical ascenders. A fee of $5.00 each will be collected to cover wear and tear on ropes supplied by members. There will a number of safety briefings spread throughout the day and we will have a chance to practise tying off part way through an abseil and then untying and recommencing the abseil. We will practise double fishermans, tape knot, stone knot and munter hitch. Short lengths of knot practise rope and tape will be provided. Abseiling is a dangerous activity that could result in death or serious injury. All attendees must sign NPA's Risk Waiver Form prior to commencing the activity. All abseils are adjacent a cliff, and any member within two body lengths of the cliff edge must be attached to a safety tether. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 12.
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25 Aug, Mon 9:03AM |
Lawson Swamp Trail |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Walk up to Queens Road. Visit Sunset Rock and Dragon Rock. Walk Lawson Swamp Trail. Wander trails north of Hazelbrook. Walking back to Hazelbrook. Part of track may be overgrown with Hakea. Gloves could be useful. Some off track. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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27 Aug, Wed 9:30AM |
Two Creeks Walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
Jill M. |
Walk from Lindfield Station to Roseville Chase via Swain Gardens and Two Creeks Track. Beautiful bush and water views. Bookings only from one week before the date of walk please. Location: Garigal NP Limit: 15.
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29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM |
Spring wonder walk 3: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Kevin C. |
  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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30 Aug, Sat 8:00AM |
Martins lookout~Glenbrook creek~Kings link track~Bunyan lookout~Lost World lookout~Shark head cave~Glenbrook creek~Martins lookout |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
420m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
  At the time of the year you can expect to see a multitude of wildflowers and of course you get the amazing local landscape with its stunning vistas, squeezy tunnels around Sharks head cave and amazing rock formations, plus it's not very far from the Sydney CBD as the crow flies! rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20.
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31 Aug, Sun 6:15AM |
McLeans Pass, Firebird Rocks and Tara Point |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off The Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot, visit Stargate Tunnel and then proceed to the escarpment above McLeans Pass. Walk west, enjoying stunning views of the Capertee Valley, then south to spectacular Firebird Rocks. Next, explore the promontory to the south east before making our way down to Baal Bone Creek and then up to Tara Point. Walk back to the vehicles. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S
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1 Sep, Mon 9:16AM |
Lincoln’s Rock |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
444m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
Meet at Wentworth Falls station. Nature Track. Conservation Hut. Short cut track, down to the Falls. Rocket Point. Tracks to Lincoln's Rock. Tracks back to WWF picnic area. Darwin's walk back to WWF station. Steep, rough, slippery, exposed edges Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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5 Sep, Fri 9:58AM |
Spring wonder walk 4: Terrey Hills Duffy Forest Waratahs |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 LEADER: Heather Lakiss
RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
Good views
Waratahs
Orchids
spring Wild Flowers Limit: 10.
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6 Sep, Sat 8:00AM |
Waterfall to Bundeena |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
30km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
Greg L. |
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 5: 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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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 |
 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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17 Sep, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get-together |
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Sydney Branch |
Mal |
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None. Location: Emu Plains
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19 Sep, Fri 9:36AM |
Spring wonder walk 8: Sylvan Grove |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 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.
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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 |
 Leader: Heather Lakiss
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.
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3 Oct, Fri 9:51AM |
Spring wonder walk 9: Cherry Tree Walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Walk along 114 cherry trees in Bowral, via Corbett Gardens and Vietnam War Memorial. We walk from Bowral Station to Burradoo Station. It is a long day. Limit: 10.
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8 Oct, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get-together |
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Sydney Branch |
Mal |
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None. Location: Emu Plains
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10 Oct, Fri 9:00AM |
Spring wonder walk 10: Lisgar garden |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Brad S. |
  RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Today we explore Hornsby and Normanhurst including Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. After visiting the gardens, we'll continue via bush tracks and streets to Normanhurst. Optional lunch at Hornsby RSL club after the walk. Stairs and slippery sections. Location: Hornsby Limit: 15.
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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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17 Oct, Fri 10:07AM |
Spring wonder walk 11: Wentworth falls lake circuit |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT
Start with a coffee at the famous German bakery, Then walk to Wentworth Falls lake. The circuit around the lake shows you the serene beauty of the lake. Admire the water birds, sculptures and the flora...Maples, tea trees, grevillea ( specific to this area), isopogan, sun Orchid, wild strawberries, tree ferns, and of course Waratahs and rhododendrons flowering in October. There are more species unknown to the leader. Botanists are invited to join the walk to enrich our knowledge. If you are lucky, you will see redbellied snakes. On return to the station, you can treat yourself with the famous pastries at the German bakery. Limit: 10.
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18 Oct, Sat 9:03AM |
Yunnan sightseeing tour 18/10/25 to 3/11/25 |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
15km |
3,200m |
Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
 I am leading a 15 days sightseeing tour to Yunnan, one of the most beautiful & colourful provinces of China for my non profit community Chinese association. We will travel from Tiger Leaping Gorge overlooking the mighty Yangtze River & Shangrila in the north to the famous tea growing mountains bordering Myanmar. Very colourful ethnic groups, traditions, customs & foods. (See YouTube - Little Chinese Everywhere). All inclusive cost -around A $4,000. Three excellent meals daily.Transport by comfortable coaches & high speed rail. Hotels- 4 stars. If interested please contact me. 3200m - height sickness. Must be healthy & fit Location: China Map: yunan, china Limit: 20.
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