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20 Mar, Wed 9:00AM | Yeramba Lagoon | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | 100m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
(NEW!!!) The lagoon has been changed since the salt water can now return and since loads of weeding has helped restore the upper waterways. Let's check it out via a series of tracks within this corner of the national park. Expect wildflowers and wetland birds. Location: Georges River NP Limit: 10. View |
28 Mar - 1 Apr, Thu-Mon | Easter at Bhundoo bush cottages | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 40km | Sydney Branch | ||
Mark G. | |||||
(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.
2nd leader will be Adrian Barden Location: Murramarang NP Map: Milton 89272N and Corang 89273N Limit: 20. View |
5 Apr, Fri 10:00PM | Fosters Flat Sawmill, RNP | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 2km | 10m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Greg | |||||
(NEW!!!) This sawmill was operated by James Foster of Waterfall around 1903. The sawmill was powered by a Robey 18hp semi portable engine. The boiler remains, and there are the remains of a timber-lined pit for the circular saw blade and, no doubt, other structures in the nearby bush. James Foster owned both a bullock team and eight heavy draught horses and these would have been used to install the sawmill and move both timber and lumber to and from the mill. This area still abounds in durable hardwoods, turpentines (Syncarpia glomulifera), and blackbutts (Eucalyptus pilularis), and these quality hardwoods would have been logged extensively with the surrounding woodland still containing evidence of this extensive logging. This sawmill was still operating in 1922, providing sawn lumber for the Metropolitan Coal Company before being closed by public pressure.
We will also look at the remains of the Scientists Hut (also known as the Zoologist Hut), which was built on the sawmill site in 1925 and used by the Royal Zoologists Society to study the habits of birds, notably the satin bower bird.
A good lunch can be had at the Audley Cafe.
This walk will be done in conjunction with members of the Sutherland Shire Historical Society. Leeches abound, so wear long trousers and bring insect repellant. Good shade, but hat and sun lotion are a good idea. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 20. View |
13 Apr, Sat | McLeans Pass – Mt McLean – Firebird Rocks | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | 450m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(Nearly fully booked) This walk will take you down to the spectaular Stargate Tunnel and Mcleans Pass and then head west into a complex area of clifflines, slots and pagodas, and including Hecates Cauldron. Perhaps the biggest thrill will be to explore the visually stunning Firebird Rocks. Although not a long walk, it will keep you busy and enthralled for many hours! Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View |
20 Apr, Sat 8:00AM | Devils Throat, top and bottom | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
Following Camp creek we will visit the incredible Devils Throat, a narrow, deep short canyon with several spectacular waterfalls, sculptured walls and plunge pools. We will view this natural marvel from the top and bottom. Expect lots of scrambling and the odd tricky bit! Rock hopping and off-track. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View |
7 Jun, Fri 10:00AM | The Colour walks series No 14: Camellia Gardens Carringbah (Philip’s birthday walk) | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 4km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Leader: Philip WrightCelebrate Philip's Birthday Day at Camellia Gardens. Located in Caringbah and overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, the Gardens were recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Camellia Gardens of Excellence in 2014. There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW. The Gardens have over 400 cultivars and species donated and acquired since its first plantings began in 1969, in addition to many other rare ornamental and native plants. The collection is of unique value to Australian horticulture. The Gardens have something for all seasons. The camellias are in season during autumn and winter. Tea house serves delicious devonshire and lunches. We will play by ear. A walk at Woronora Cemetery can be added on.Location: Caringbah Limit: 15. View |
6 Jul, Sat 8:30PM | Mailmans Walking Track – Mt Olive – Emerald Pool – Hominy Creek Trail – Mt Olive Trail | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 450m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(NEW!!!) With luck, there will be some winter flowers out as we walk down to the spectacular Emerald Pool and enjoy several lookouts along the way on this wonderful circuit, not all that far from the maddening crowd! Location: Popran NP Limit: 20. View |
14-27 Oct, Mon-Sun | Madagascar wildlife and walking tour | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
Mark G. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This trip will be run by the experienced Exodus Tour company which I’ve travelled with on several occasions to parts of Africa and found them to be very professional and extremely informative and exciting in the locations they visit and the guides they provide. Accommodation is of a high standard. This is a small group trip with maximum of 12. Currently 8 spaces left and there is a 20% discount with Tourrader until 2.11.23 View |
14 Mar, Fri 10:00AM | Whites Creek, Rozelle Parklands and Callan Park | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sue W | |||||
(Postponed) Start is at the Whites Creek wetland, Annandale along tree filled parks and the heritage listed sewage aqueduct to Rozelle Bay. The newly opened Rozelle Parklands is a 10 hectare greenspace has many paths, play equipment and views of the new West Connex Rozelle Interchange and its chaos. After a few streets, we enter Callan Park, a 60-hectare heritage listed site with grand sandstone buildings, two remarkable war memorials and quiet green open spaces. Location: Inner West Council Limit: 10. View |
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