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| 16 Jun, Fri 9:30AM | Metro Walk: Rouse Hill Circuit | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Brad S. | |||||
   (Date Changed) RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. A loop walk around the suburb of Rouse Hill on footpaths and cycle paths mostly following Smalls Creek and Caddies Creek. Good views of North West Sydney from Turkey Nest Reserve. Occasional slip and trip hazards.Location: North West Sydney Limit: 15. View |
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| 18 Jun, Sun 8:00AM | The 3P Challenge: #2 Pierces Pass: Pierces Pass – Blue Gum Forest – Pierces Pass | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 16km | 550m | Branch | |
| Carol T. | |||||
   The second of the 3P challenge is more gentle then the first, and offers views across the northern end of the Gross Valley. Starting at Pierces pass, we follow the walking track through dense vegetation past Fairy Grotto, continuing down until we reach the river crossing. From here it’s a fairly open track beside the gorgeous Grose river to Blue Gum Forest. Return via the same route. Mountain Devils are flowering and the bush on this descent is simply delightful. Joint walk with the Bushclub. Muddy in parts, can be slippery when wet. Plenty of steps.Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 8. View |
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| 23 Jun, Fri 9:45AM | Blackwattle Bay to Redfern via Chau Chak Wing Museum | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 7km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Brad S. | |||||
| RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. We'll start with a walk through the Fish Markets and continue via Blackwattle Bay to the Tramsheds. Following Johnstons Creek and Orphan School Creek through Forest Lodge we'll reach Sydney University. Here we'll spend some time visiting the Chau Chak Wing Museum before continuing to Redfern Station via Carriageworks and The Block. Location: Inner Sydney Limit: 15. View |
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| 23 Jul, Sun 8:00AM | The 3P Challenge: #3 Perrys Lookdown: Perrys Lookdown – Blue Gum Forest – Acacia Flat campground and return | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 6km | 600m | Branch | |
| Carol T. | |||||
| The third of the 3P challenge is the shortest in distance, but rest assured - the energy you save in K's will come in handy for the steep ascent on our return trip! Not for the faint hearted, this exhilarating walk follows the track from Perrys campground, around Docker Head and down into Blue Gum Forest. We'll travel a little further to Acacia Flat campground for lunch, and explore more of the Blue Gum Forest on this trip. Joint walk with the Bushclub. Steps - lots! Steep ascent and descent. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 8. View |
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| 6 Aug, Sun 7:30AM | The 3P Challenge: #4: Lockley Pylon to Perrys Lookdown Loop | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 17km | 1,350m | Branch | |
| Carol T. | |||||
| In this forth of the 3P challenge we'll combine walks 1 and 3 for this inspiring journey. Your love of a good climb and dramatic views will be required for this day walk. Starting at the Lockley Pylon trackhead, we follow the walking track to Du Faurs, desend on Shortridge Pass and cross Govetts creek. Continuing through Blue Gum Forest we then head up Perrys, before our return. We will enjoy the changing floral display, and colourful birdlife between walks. Joint walk with the Bushclub. Early Start for experienced walkers. Steep ascent and descent, scrambling, hard and rocky path. Mild exposure, creek crossing. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Katoomba 89301S Limit: 8. View |
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| 17 Aug, Thu 9:00AM | The Great West Walk Part 1: Parramatta to Toongabbie | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 12km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Ken | |||||
| This is the first section of The Great West Walk from Parramatta to Penrith and now extending over The Blue Mountains.
The walk involves some street walking, bush tracks and shared pathways.
There is some original forest along Toongabbie Creek, some birdlife and some history. Trip hazards, cyclists on shared pathways and traffic on road crossings. Location: Parramatta Map: Street Directories Limit: 10. View |
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| 17 Nov, Fri 9:20AM | The Alphabet Series “Z” Milsons Point to Zoo | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Brad S. | |||||
| RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. We'll start with a visit to the famous Jacarandas on McDougall St before making our way to Taronga Wharf via Neutral Bay, Cremorne Point and Mosman Bay. Along the way we'll pass by or visit Sub Base Platypus, Anderson Park, Nutcote, Curraghbeena Point Lookout, Sirius Cove and Curlew Camp. There are a number of exit points along the route if anyone needs to shorten the walk. Uneven tracks and footpaths. Many steps. Location: North Sydney Limit: 15. View |
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| 17 Dec - 15 Jan, Sun-Sun | Mallee & Grampians 4WD & Bushwalking adventure – Re-scheduled | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
| Brian P. | |||||
 (Date Changed) Expressions of Interest sought for a four week adventure including plenty of opportunity for walking. It will operate as a tag-along (self-drive convoy) 4WD trip with new locations on most days. You may camp, attach a vehicle camper (preferred) or tow an off-road camper-trailer.
Mallee country, visiting Murray-Sunset NP, Big Desert Wilderness Park & Wyperfeld NP featuring a vast desert with saltbush flats and grassland plains scattered with sand dunes and the famous Pink Lakes are outstanding subjects for photography, with large numbers of emus, kangaroos, native birds, attractive woodlands and colourful spring wildflower displays.
Followed by The Grampians NP, spectacular mountain peaks and dramatic rock formations feature picturesque waterfalls, panoramic views and fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. Dramatic lookouts and a network of excellent walking tracks. The massive sandstone ramparts of the Grampians rear up from the western end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, reaching more than 1000 metres above the surrounding fertile plains. Known as Gariwerd by the local Aboriginal people, it has an indigenous history stretching back for thousands of years.
Location: Grampians NP, Wyperfeld NP, and Mallee country View |
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