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18 Oct, Fri 10:07AM | The Alphabet series.”W”..Wentworth falls lake circuit | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 130m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Fully Booked) LEADER: Philip Wright Start with a coffee at the famous German bakery, Then walk to Wentworth Falls lake. The circuit around the lake shows you the serene beauty of the lake. Admire the water birds, sculptures and the flora...Maples, tea trees, grevillea ( specific to this area), isopogan, sun Orchid, wild strawberries, tree ferns, and of course Waratahs and rhododendrons flowering in October. There are more species unknown to the leader. Botanists are invited to join the walk to enrich our knowledge. If you are lucky, you will see redbellied snakes. On return to the station, you can treat yourself with the famous pastries at the German bakery. Limit: 12. View |
19 Oct, Sat 9:20PM | Cowan to Berowra via Berowra Waters | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 757m | Branch | |
Adrian B | |||||
(NEW!!!) (Nearly fully booked) Part of the Great North Walk. Cowan Train Station to Berowra Train Station via Berowra Waters. Briefing will be held outside Cowan Station after the arrival of the 9:39am from Central to Newcastle. This section is a steep walk with many lookouts. There should be many wild flowers. I am allowing around 6 hours. Steep uneven track that may have fallen trees to climb over. Location: Berowra Valley N P Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 20. View |
19 Oct, Sat 9:00AM | Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 8km | 450m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Paul L. | |||||
(NEW!!!) Starting the walk via the Vale lookout and great views over the lower Grose River, then the Vale of Avoca trail to the Grose River. Cross the river and pick up track on south side going up stream. Cross river near confluence with Cabbage Tree Creek. The Paterson Hill off track section begins from here, a steep climb to Paterson hill from the creek confluence. Look for log book near cairn. Return down spur to Cabbage Tree Creek, then follow creek to Grose River. Anyone wanting an easier walk can remain at the Grose River swimming pools and enjoy a swim. Return via The Wire track, a short but steeper track that joins the fire trail to the parked cars. Hazards include off track walking, river and creek crossings, steep exposed rock faces. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Kurrajong 9030-4N Limit: 12. View |
19 Oct, Sat 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) A walk to the junction of the Wollondilly and Wingecaribee rivers. This special place, known as "Murrawall", sits on Gundungurra country and marks the starting point of the Dreamtime Creation story featuring Gurangatch and Mirragan. Very steep descent and ascent, scrambling over rocks along the Wollondilly River. Slippery slopes, cliff edges, thick bush. Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Limit: 8. View |
20 Oct, Sun 7:28AM | Pagoda Spurs and Ravines West of Genowlan Creek | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be better protected for future generations.
Park at Airly Mountain or on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk to the top part of The Grotto, then north to the bottom end of Ladders Defile. After a quick visit, explore the highly dissected terrain of pagodas, slots and spurs to the east, bounded by Genowlan Creek gorge. Return via Lyrebird Defile. Scrambling and exposure. About 6km. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View |
20 Oct, Sun 8:00AM | Stoney Creek Circuit | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | Milton Branch | ||
Mike J. | |||||
From Steamers Beach car park we follow fire trails and a short on-road section to Stoney Creek for morning tea and a swim. We then proceed southwesterly on rough tracks to Paradise Rock for lunch with a view, then a short but rough, steep and scrubby off-track section should land us on Steamers Beach for a snack and maybe another swim. Main track back to the cars. Rough, steep and scrubby off-track section. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 12. View |
21 Oct, Mon 10:00AM | Baulkham Hills Heritage Trail & Rose Garden | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 140m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
(NEW!!!) This walk visits the Rose Garden at Roxborough Park. It then follows the parks and bushland along Quarry and Toongabbie Creeks where some of the colony's earliest settlers set up farms and fruit orchards to supply the growing colony of Sydney. The walk follows mainly paved paths and bicycle paths. creek crossing, slippery if wet, bicycles Location: Baulkham Hills Map: Prospect 90302N Limit: 14. View |
21 Oct, Mon 9:22AM | Echo Point to Leura | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Katoomba Station we walk to Echo Point and descend to the base of the Three Sisters. Then to Leura Forest via Federal Pass. After Leura Forest climb up to the Amphitheatre Track and on to Leura Cascades. Walking to Leura. Lots of stairs. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View |
22 Oct, Tue 9:30AM | Patons Fire Trail (#630) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 150m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue G. | |||||
Patons Fire Trail meanders through forest to a lookout over Bundanoon Creek. Return by the same route. Rough track, steep section, unfenced cliff edges Location: Meryla SF Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View |
23 Oct, Wed 9:00AM | Garrad Reserve – Narrawallee | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | Milton Branch | ||
Sue W. | |||||
Access to Garrad Reserve will be through the back streets of Narrawallee from Matron Porter Reserve car park. Walk an easy downhill track through Garrad Reserve to Narrawallee Inlet and return through the reserve behind the beach for coffee at Hello Hueys coffee stop. View |
23 Oct, Wed 9:00AM | Randwick to Bondi | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Denise S. | |||||
Walk from Randwick to Coogee Beach and then along the coastal walk to Bondi. From Tamarama Beach to Bondi people can take time to enjoy the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. Bookings only from week before walk please. Location: Coogee to Bondi coastal walk Limit: 15. View |
25 Oct, Fri 9:30AM | The Suburbs Series : Cheltenham, Eastwood | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Ian B. | |||||
Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event. Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Eastwood Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. Follow fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction of the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow GNW until we come to the turnoff to the Terrys Creek Track. Follow this track through various parks to Terrys Creek falls and on to Vimiera Park. Road walk to Eastwood Railway Station. Possible sighting of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom during this walk. Rough and slippery track in a few spots. Creek crossings. View |
27 Oct, Sun 9:00AM | Kioloa Circuit Walk – Russell Petersen Memorial Walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Milton Branch | ||
Kevin R. | |||||
From Shelley Beach car park, head west along Moores Road through the ANU Research Centre. Dangerboard and Old Coast Roads are then followed to Pretty Beach. We then traverse bush tracks and several beaches heading north to return to vehicles for afternoon tea. Map: Tabourie 89272S View |
28 Oct, Mon 9:30AM | Medlow Meander | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 310m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
(Date Changed) From Belgravia Street track to Tuckers Lookout. Then on to the Sun Bath and other spectacular lookouts on a clear day as well as views of the Hydro Majestic. Narrow tracks past old flying fox pulleys and anchors. Originally for getting produce from Megalong valley up to the Hydro.
Tracks to The Three Brothers. Track back to Medlow Bath. Narrow paths, dense vegetation - wear long trousers, long sleeves and gloves. Rough tracks, uneven, tripping roots. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
28 Oct, Mon 9:41AM | Mount York | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Sydney Branch | ||
Janet R. | |||||
(Cancelled) Drivers required, 7 kms of sealed roads. Meet outside Mount Victoria Station. Drive to the end of Mt York Road for morning tea and great views. Drive back to Lawson's Long Alley track. Steep section at the start of the track. Down to Hartley Vale Road. Walk to the Lockyers picnic area. Tracks back up to the cars. Return to Mount Victoria. Drivers, please indicate how many seats you have. Passengers please indicate as such and provide some remuneration to the drivers. The total number will depend on car spaces. Muddy section to test your footwear. Steep downs and ups. Rough. Limit: 15. View |
29 Oct, Tue 9:30AM | Minnamurra Rainforest (&BBQ) (#365) | ||||
Fully inside The Council of the Municipality of Kiama | |||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 4km | 196m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M | |||||
(Leader Changed) Starting at the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, enjoy spectacular rainforest, waterfall and canyon views from several viewing platforms along Minnamurra Falls walk. Finish with an optional BBQ lunch. (BYO) A circuit walk on well formed tracks. Location: Budderoo National Park Limit: 20. View |
30 Oct, Wed 9:30AM | Cheltenham loop | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sylvia C. | |||||
Walk from Cheltenham station and return through lovely bush tracks. Some street walking. Booking only one week before date of walk please. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View |
30 Oct, Wed 8:30AM | Hare Point – Callala Bay | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | Milton Branch | ||
J&LWilkinson | |||||
This level walk leads through forest of open woodland & shady rainforest to Hare Point with a return along the beach to Red Point. Bring morning tea & tea/coffee. Limit: 20. View |
1 Nov, Fri 9:18AM | Hey Mt Hay! | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
How many times have you seen Mt Hay in the distance but you've never been up it. The top has trees, the view from there is not great but worth having a go.
Meet at Leura station.
Drivers required. Drive to the end of Mt Hay Road.
Walk to Butterbox Lookout. Great views here on a clear day.
Then walk up Mt Hay and beyond.
Return to cars and Leura station.
Drivers may be grateful for some $ for wear and tear on their vehicles. Exposed areas. Rough tracks. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
1 Nov, Fri 9:45AM | Suburbs Series: Windsor | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Marilyn C. | |||||
Historic walk including First Fleet Grave at St Matthews Anglican Church Windsor, Rickabys Creek and crossing the new Windsor Bridge over the mighty Hawkesbury River. Easy walking. View |
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