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28 Jan, Sat 8:31AM |
Birrabang Canyon |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
7km |
220m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 Birrabang Canyon is a very scenic but relatively easy canyon as it involves no abseils and no compulsary swims which makes it prefect for those who dont want to go to extremes! However it does have some superb sections and on the climb out back to the cars there are an assortment of very spectacular pagodas,worth visiting. rock scrambling,rock hopping along the creek Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson
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5 Feb, Sun 8:00AM |
The Great North Walk Section 9: Wondabyne to Patonga |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
21km |
700m |
Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
 Wondabyne to Patonga walking track is part of the renowned Great North walk, and is an absolute must for experienced bushwalkers keen to explore Brisbane Water National Park. Starting at Wondabyne railway station, this challenging rough track winds through superb grassy woodlands, rainforest and coastal heath.
Soak up spectacular views over Brisbane Water, Broken Bay and Hawkesbury River and stop for a swim near Kariong Brook waterfall; particularly impressive after rain.
Birdwatching enthusiasts are spoilt for choice all year round, so keep an eye out for cockatoos, brush turkeys and owls. You may even spot a koala in one of the grey gums. Upon reaching Patonga, take the ferry to Palm Beach.
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6 Feb, Mon 9:35AM |
Colliers Causeway |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Walls Ledge, Colliers Causeway, Porters Pass. Old tracks, creek crossings, scrambling, muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba Limit: 16.
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11 Feb, Sat 8:29AM |
Pisgah Rock – Erskine Creek Gorge – Jack Evans Track |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 From the lofty heights of Pisgah Rock we will drop down into the incredibly scenic Erskine Creek Gorge which we will follow downstream, past some truly superb swimming holes, stopping of course for a dip. Cascade after cascade will be passed, along with dramatic overhangs and rock shelves. Then it's back up the excellent Jack Evans Track to the escarpment rim. Rock hopping. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N
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12 Feb, Sun 8:00AM |
Harbour to Hawkesbury No 1: Manly to Davidson Park |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
25km |
800m |
Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
 The Harbour to Hawkesbury bushwalk is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain.
Section 1 is Manly to Davidson Park. Stunning coastal scenery along Manly Scenic Walkway. Pleasant walking along Middle Harbour & around Bantry Bay through Garigal NP
Early exit available at the Spit
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13 Feb, Mon 9:29AM |
Bruce’s Walk from Medlow Bath to Wentworth Falls |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
440m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
From Medlow Bath station walk 5 km on road. Turn off to Bruce's Walk. Mainly tracks to north of Wentworth Falls. Final 2-3 km on road then partly around Wentworth Falls Lake. This walk was cancelled on 12 December due to inclement weather. Steep, muddy, rough sections. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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19 Feb, Sun 8:10AM |
Harbour to Hawkesbury No 2: Davidson Park to Sphinx |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
27km |
660m |
Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
 The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain.
Part 2 is Davidson Park to the Sphinx: These are some of the nicest sections, along Middle Harbour and Middle Harbour Creek (Garigal NP)
Early exit available at the Sphinx before we walked down to Bobbin Heads.
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25 Feb, Sat |
Explorers Brook |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
16km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Peter F. |
Mt Banks Picnic Area– Banks Walls – Explorers Range Fire Trail – Explorers Brook – Fly Ridge – Fire Trail – Mt Banks Picnic Area. A nice walk, mild scrub, creek wading to thighs in the beautiful Explorers Brook. Fire trail, off-track walking with scrub, creek wading. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12.
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26 Feb, Sun 8:31AM |
20km plus series: Wahroonga to North Turramurra |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
24km |
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Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
(NEW!!!) This walk starts at Wahronga station via Bobbins Head and warimoo/ sphinx track to North Turramurra. This walk is one of the most pleasant ones in kuringai NP with great views over the water & from ridge. There are grand old houses and lovely gardens .
Steep and slippery sections.
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2-4 Mar, Thu-Sat |
Mt Jagungal Wilderness |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
40km |
600m |
Sydney Branch |
Graham C. |
 Unhurried Pace, Joint with Bush Club Inc. 3 day packwalk to the “Bushwalkers Mountain”, one of the “biggies” at over 2000m. A beautiful campsite on a high knoll surrounded by snowgums and overlooking the mountain and large snow plain.
Day 1-Walk in and establish camp.
Day 2-Climb Jagungal with daypacks only. (Luxury).
Day 3-Walk back to cars at Round Mt. FT gate.
This is a wilderness area and numbers will be limited.
Pls phone if unknown to leader. Location: Mt Kosciuszko NP Map: Toolong Range and Jagungal CMA
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5 Mar, Sun 8:01AM |
Harbour to Hawkesbury no 3: Mount Colah to Berowra |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
 The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain.
Section 3 is Mount Colah to Berowra: undulating track through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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11 Mar, Sat 8:29AM |
Hat Hill Canyon |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
  Hat Hill Canyon is a relatively easy canyon as it involves no abseils, but it includes a couple of very short swims and some extremely attractive canyon sections that will make for an interesting and exciting trip. 3 very short swims so wetsuit needed. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson
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12 Mar, Sun 9:41AM |
Cowan to Brooklyn |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
14km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
Stuart S. |
 (Postponed) Postponed until further notice! To celebrate the completion of The Harbour to Hawkesbury series of walk, we'll do a celebration walk from Cowan to Brooklyn, followed by the classic Fish and Chips. This is a very popular walk. The highlight of the whole walk is the incredibly picturesque Jerusalem Bay, which makes a great spot for a mid walk swim. At this time of the year, it is a wildflowers lover's paradise... Boronia, Grevillea, Tea Tree, Rice flowers, Pea flowers, just to name a few. Some rock scrambling and steep sections. Limit: 12.
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19 Mar, Sun 8:00AM |
Harbour to Hawkesbury No 4: Berowra to Brooklyn |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
25km |
1,000m |
Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain.
Section 4 is Berowra to Brooklyn: The Most challenging part of the walk. Early exit available at Cowan station.
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21 Mar, Tue 9:00AM |
Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge (#940) |
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Mike M. |
 (Nearly fully booked) Medium walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool. Matilda track to lookout for lunch. Optional HARD walk for extension down Rosie's Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge. Limit 12 for the optional gorge extension.
Hazards: Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20.
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27 Mar, Mon 8:46AM |
Faulconbridge Sawmill |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Walk to Ticehurst Park to view rock carvings. Then follow a rough track down to find relicts of a steam powered sawmill. Make our way beside Linden Creek before we ascend steeply up a spur to come out on Hillcrest Ave trail. Out and back to visit lookout with views over Linden Creek. Steep loose sections. Creek crossings. Rock scrambling. 0ff-track sections. Trip hazards including old rusty relics and vines. Map: Springwood Limit: 16.
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6-10 Apr, Thu (08:42AM)-Mon (12:00PM) |
Easter at Newnes |
Grade:4/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Surrounded by 2 stunning national parks, Newnes is a perfect place to base yourself at Easter to explore many of the spectacular mountains located in this area.
Accommodation will be in the 4 very comfortable Newnes cabins but for those who couldnt fit into the cabins,the Newnes Hotel has excellent camping sites complete with hot showers and amenities block.Bookings for camping can be made via the Newnes Hotel website. Rock scrambling and off-track sections. Location: Gardens of Stone NP and Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S, Cullen Bullen 89313N, and Wollangambe 89312S
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15 Apr, Sat 8:01AM |
Traverse of the Gods and Mt Banks via the south side |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
This is one of the most spectacular walks you can do in the Blue mountains as the route follows along ledges on the spectacular Banks Wall, passing various beautiful overhangs, grottos and of course you have a million dollar views all along the route, before we ascend via the south end of Mt Banks before ending back at the car park. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 15.
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25 Apr, Tue 9:30AM |
Mt Jellore (#730) |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
9km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Margie |
 (Nearly fully booked) A fairly short but steep climb to Mt Jellore. Access to the start of this walk requires passing through private land and locked gates. Permission and access has been granted by the land owners on this occasion.
Hazards: Steep climb outward bound and steep descent on return. Loose rocks. Location: Jellore NP Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20.
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30 Apr, Sun 9:30AM |
The alpabet series: “K”. Karloo Pool |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
278m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Bob Rankin |
 We will walk from Heathcote station to the intersection of Kangaroo Creek with Engadine Creek, then follow Kangaroo Creek to Olympic Pool and Karloo Pool, before returning to Heathcote station. Possile swims at the pools. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 12.
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