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| 26-31 Dec, Thu (13:00PM)-Tue (09:00AM) |
Kosciuszko National Park |
| Grade:3/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
    (Updated Details) Well, it's that time of year again when all keen walkers head down to the Kosciuszko National Park to explore, engage with nature and experience the beauty of the region and the superb walks that the high country has to offer.
i still have a few places left so if interested please let me know asap.
The Alpine flowers should be at their peak at this time of year, and the fresh air is most invigorating! Also, there is a new major track to check out and much, much more.
As in previous years, we will stay at Charlottes Pass in a very comfortable abode, The Southern Alps ski lodge, and from this centrally located residence, we will venture out on day walks. This lodge is totally DIY and rooms are twin-share with larger rooms accommodating up to 4 people.i can accommodate a couple of single people but theres a single supplement.Regarding sharing I'll arrange rooms with a woman sharing with another woman and visa versa! Needless to say, this trip is always my most popular of the year, so if interested, don't delay and contact me.
Location: Kosciuszko NP
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| 9 Jan, Thu 9:00AM |
Paddle Beehive Point to Yarrunga Creek (#K166) |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
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Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Paddlers) Keith H. |
  (Date Changed) From the camp ground at Beehive Point we will head up Yarrunga Creek for 4 kms to the head of waters. On the way we will view the magnificient stone walls of the original road from Kangaroo Valley to Mossvale. See the old road disappear into the waters of Lake Yarrunga and reappear further upstream. On return to Beehive point we can optionally poke around the numerous inlets for some bonus paddles.
Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Approx 100 m of portage down a road to launch area.
Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 16.
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| 10 Jan, Fri 8:55AM |
Manly to Spit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
  LEADER: Steve Ringbauer.
The flannel flowers are abundant at this time of the year.
The 10km Manly Scenic Walkway beings at Manly Wharf, passes sandy beaches, ancient Aboriginal sites and incredible lookouts, before arriving at the Spit Bridge where you can catch a bus to the city.
- Distance and time: 10km one-way
- Level: Grade 3 track. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels with occasional sections of stairs. There are also sections of sand, bush tracks and boardwalk. Not suitable for prams or wheelchair users.
- Top attractions: Clontarf Reserve, Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site, Crater Cove Lookout, Forty Baskets Reserve and Manly.
- Toilet facilities at the start and end of the walk and at Clontarf Reserve, Reef Beach, Forty Baskets Beach, North Harbour Reserve and Fairlight Beach.
- Drinking fountains are available at Clontarf Reserve, Fairlight Beach and Manly.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/manly-scenic-walkway/map
Limit: 10.
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| 31 Jan, Fri 9:00AM |
Paddle Burnum Burnum Boat ramp to The Needles. (#K202) |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
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Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Paddlers) Mike M |
From the Burnum Burnum Boat Ramp we'll head upstream to the head of waters of Woronora River for lunch and a short bushwalk to see the old Cobb & Co road to the Illawarra.
- Kayak hire available from Woronora Boatshed Ph 9545 2584.
Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD.
Notes:
- Friendly tides.
- School holidays.
- New departure location. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats.
Location: Woronora River Limit: 12.
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| 1 Feb, Sat 8:00AM |
Catherine Hill Bay to Red Ochre Beach |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
This is one of my favourite coastal walks as it takes you past numerous beaches where a swim is definitely possible and also many interesting formations such as Ghosties Beach sea caves and the historical coal loader at CHB. For a relaxing cruise along the littoral line, it's hard to beat.
Location: Munmorah SCA
Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S Limit: 20.
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| 1 Feb, Sat 5:21PM |
South West Arm Pool and Deer Pool |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
290m |
Sydney Branch |
| Greg L. |
(NEW!!!) Warumbul Rd. - South West Arm Pool - Bundeena Dve. - Little Marley Trail - Deer Pool - Bundeena Dve.
A Summer swimming walk visiting 2 of the choice swimming spots in Royal. And there's some great walking as well! Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15.
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| 22 Feb, Sat 8:00AM |
Dumbano Tunnels and Suboir Canyon |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
 On the vastness of the Newnes Plateau is a vast array of canyons and this is one of the easiest ones to access! There is no swimming, and in fact, you can do this walk into and through the Dumbano Tunnels and the Suboir Canyon without getting water over your ankles. What you'll encounter is a world of spectacular and quite often dark tunnels or dungeons as they have been called before, with very close canyon walls, stunning overhangs and relatively little thick bushbashing. This is seriously a grade 1 canyon in difficulty, but grade 5 in beauty! Rock scrambling and off-track.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12.
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| 2-3 Mar, Sun (06:00AM)-Mon (16:00PM) |
Munmorah SCA and Wyrrabalong NP |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
23km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| Greg L. |
(NEW!!!) Sunday -- Caves Beach - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah SCA
Monday -- short walks and beaches
Interesting coastal walking with beaches, inlets and swimming. Stay at a drive in campsite with basic facilities. Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Central Coast
Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S and Toukley 92313N Limit: 10.
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| 11 Apr, Fri 8:30AM |
The suburbs series : Glenbrook (Redhand Cave) |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ian B. |
| Please use email or text message for bookings. Where possible, this will be a loop walk. We will meet at the entrance to the Glenbrook Railway Station and then walk to the entrance of the national park. Possible rough and slippery sections of track.
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| 21 Jun, Sat 9:07AM |
Five lands walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Derek Hampton. RSVP direct to Derek derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com McMasters Beach to Terrigal as part of 5 Lands, a walk run by the local community. It's more than just a walk: it has art exhibitions, live music, outdoor sculptures, kite flying and many other activities. Limit: 10.
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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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| 29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM |
Spring wonder walk: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Philip Wright 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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| 7 Sep, Sun 9:45AM |
Spring wonder walk 2: Patonga to Pearl Beach |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Kevin Cliffe 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 the 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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| 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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