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| 20 Apr, Sat 8:00AM | Devils Throat, top and bottom | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
  (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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 |
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| 4 May, Sat 8:00AM | East Creek exploration | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 7km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Deep inside the Newnes State Forest is an unprotected area worth saving and of course visiting, East Creek. Within its deep sculptured walls, there are wonderful overhangs and sections of towering forest, along with a few superb waterfalls which we will visit along the way. Come see why this area should be included within the Gardens of Stone National Park. Rock scrambling. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View |
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| 16 May, Thu 8:00AM | Tahmoor Gorge to Maldon (#950) | ||||
| Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council | |||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 10km | 400m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
| (SH Explorer Walks) Mike M | |||||
| (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Traverse a section of Tahmoor Gorge along Bargo River from the bottom of Sally's Pass to the junction of Nepean River. From the junction we will pick our way down the Nepean to Maldon. Will require car shuffle. Partly unexplored so will need to be agile. Possible need to swim/float a section. Some cliffs and slippery rocks. Location: Bargo & Nepean R Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 8. View |
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| 19 May, Sun 6:41AM | Poseidon Arena: Poseidon and Hades Ridges | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
| Yuri B. | |||||
| Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park at GR 284 190 on Moffitt Trail. Walk south and explore Poseidon Ridge and its remarkable rock formations. Descend from the end of the ridge and climb Lower Hades, the southern end of Hades Ridge; then ascend Hades Ridge and follow it northwards, enjoying its pagodas and rock sculptures. At around GR 289 192, walk down to Moffitt Trail and back to cars. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 6k. Location: Ben Bullen SF and Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View |
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| 25 May, Sat 8:00AM | Mt Colong exploration | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
 (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Mt Colong lies deep within the Kanangra-Boyd National Park and is approached on the western side via the Old Colong Stock route. It has an amazing flat-topped grassy summit with the Blue Mountains' largest cairn on top, standing over 5 metres high and built by expert Scottish stonemasons in the early last century. It even has a tunnel right through the middle and really is a sight to behold. Of course, there's a book to sign as well. We will ascend via one ridge and descend via another. If there is time, I'd like to visit Square Rock which is close by. Because it's about a 100-minute drive from Oberon, which is the nearest town, I intend to stay here the night before the walk. Off-track and scrambling.Location: Kanangra-Boyd NP Map: Bindook 89294S and Yeranderie Limit: 8. View |
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| 8 Jun, Sat 7:30AM | The Citadel and the Ultimate View exploration | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| I've wanted to climb the Citadel for a long time and to explore the area to the north, around the Ultimate View and the nearby clifflines/slots and terraces. So I look forward to being able to do this with like-minded, adventurous people in an area not often visited due to its rugged nature. The walk is generally a grade 5, but for those who want to climb the Citadel, it will be a grade 6. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View |
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| 9 Jun, Sun 7:30AM | The caves of Carne Creek | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 7km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| If you love traversing along spectacular escarpments and are keen to explore some superb caves, then this is the walk for you! From Koan Cave in the north, we will travel south on the eastern side of Carne Creek, enjoying the panoramic views along the way. We will visit Shovel, Sand and Michelangelos Caves along the way, as well as numerous slots, ramps and some truly amazing stone sculptures such as the Flying Dragon, Koan Chair and many more. The meeting spot will be at the Zig Zag Railway. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View |
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| 20 Jun, Thu 9:26AM | Bungonia Gorge Slot Canyon via Red Track | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | 608m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
| (SH Explorer Walks) Jerry | |||||
  (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A short but challenging circular walk/climb that involves a steep, slippery descent and ascent. Only for fit walkers as hard navigation over/under boulders and rocks. The highlight of this adventure is finding your way through these boulders and rocks and the canyon. Steep, slippery, bolder climbing, off-track, heat, exhaustion. Limit: 8.
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| 15 Aug, Thu 9:00AM | Emmetts Flat via Slotts Way & up Starlight Track, Nattai NP | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 16km | 410m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
| (SH Explorer Walks) Jerry | |||||
| (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Head along Ahearns LO Track and branch south down Slotts Way. Reaching the Nattai River, head down stream till reaching Emmetts Flat and then up Starlights Trail. Street descent and ascent, off-track in places. Creek crossing, slippery, cliff edges. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Limit: 10. View |
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| 19 Sep, Thu 9:00AM | Stevos Pass Track to Kangaroo River and up Missingham Steps Circuit | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 9km | 430m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
| (SH Explorer Walks) Jerry | |||||
| (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circular walk from Carrington Falls down Stevos Pass to the Kangaroo River. Cross the river after lunch and up through magnificent rainforest to the Missingham "steps". Very steep descent, off-track, leeches, river crossing, steep slimb up rocks and "steps". Unfenced. Location: Nellies Glenn and Carrington Falls - Budderoo NP Limit: 8. View |
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| 17 Oct, Thu 8:30AM | Where the waters meet, Guula Ngurra NP | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 18km | 480m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
| (SH Explorer Walks) Neil O. | |||||
| (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk to Murrawall where the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Rivers meet. At this junction the Aboriginal story of Gurangatch and Miragan can be appreciated. Steep descent and ascent, scrambling over rocks along the Wollondilly River. Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Limit: 8. View |
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| 21 Nov, Thu 9:15AM | Gerringong Falls to the bottom of the falls | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 14km | 300m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
| (SH Explorer Walks) 34586 | |||||
   (Cancelled) Cycle Budderoo & Hersey Fire trails to the start of the descent to below the falls. Locate the "chimney" and use rope to descent this and steep decent to track. Very steep, bring your own bicycle to get to track head, slippery, use of rope, unfenced cliff edges.Location: Budderoo National Park Limit: 9. View |
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