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15 Jan, Mon 9:03AM |
Dantes Glen |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 San Jose Ave to North Lawson Trail then follow cliff top to Echo Bluff, Echo Point, Fairy Falls, Dantes Glen, Empire Pass, Frederica Falls. Take Hughes Ave track back to Lawson. Creek crossings. Steep loose fire trail section. Steep worn steps. Muddy sections. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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17 Jan, Wed 9:00AM |
Conjola – Cunjurong Point |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
Fiona S. |
 (NEW!!!) A pleasant sandy stroll across the almost closed Lake Conjola entrance to Cunjurong Point with views over Green Island. We may or may not get wet feet! Bring morning tea and a possible swim.
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17 Jan, Wed 9:20AM |
Taronga Zoo to The Spit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
Mike P. |
 (NEW!!!) Walk from Taronga Zoo to the Spit via Bradleys Head, Chowder Bay and Balmoral. Beautiful harbour views and bush tracks. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15.
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19 Jan, Fri 11:22AM |
Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night series: Birdwood Gully |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: Philip Wright. Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night. It is a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Very easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and amazing atmosphere. Glow worms. We walk twice, once in the afternoon and once after dark. We have a break to have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glow worms. Thai/ Hotel/IGA/Sports Club/Cafe/ Petrol Station available at Springwood. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright Headlamp, preferably with red light, with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Many steps, metal bits on ground, small creek crossings, muddy in parts. Limit: 8.
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21 Jan, Sun |
Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave |
Grade:5/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations.
Park on a fire trail off Sunnyside Ridge Road and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave and Pinch Point Circle along the way. Climb Split Rock, then move south east and out towards Carne Creek. Climb out on a tributary and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. About 8k. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N
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22 Jan, Mon 8:42AM |
Springwood south side |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
320m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
Any new walkers please state your experience.
Lawson L/O, Blue Gum Lodge loop, Magdala Creek, Yondell extension track. Springwood Station. Loose leaves, steep sections. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15.
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24 Jan, Wed 9:30AM |
Conjola National Park |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Milton Branch |
Maureen C. |
  (NEW!!!) Escape the crowds and walk to waterholes and other parts of the park ending at Cudmirrah then Swan Lake for a swim and lunch. Expect some off-track walking. Location: Conjola NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S
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24 Jan, Wed 9:07AM |
Umina to Pearl Beach |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
Marilyn C. |
  (NEW!!!) From Umina walk along beach and coast of Brisbane Water to Pearl Beach. Possible visit to Arboretum, and also swim. Beautiful water views and bush tracks. Some street walking. Location: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 15.
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26 Jan, Fri 9:18AM |
Alphabet series: “C”. Casula |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: Philip Wright. Sydney festival at Casula powerhouse arts centre. We'll do a 5 km walk in Leacock Regional Park before going to festival. The walk starts with the Bell Bird Track where not only will you hear the bell birds, but you will see them. There are also other birds. The route is partly shady and is rather pleasant. Coffee and lunch available at the Powerhouse Arts Centre. Limit: 15.
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26 Jan, Fri 10:30AM |
Taronga Zoo Wharf to Bradleys Head Australia Day |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
2km |
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Sydney Branch |
Sandra C. |
    (NEW!!!) Easy pace, harbour side track. We will watch the Australia Day harbour festivities along the way and at Bradleys Head. Walk ends at Bradleys Head. Join other walkers at lunch. Location: Sydney foreshore
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26 Jan, Fri 8:00AM |
Wollangambe 2 canyon |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
9km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 Wollangambe 2 is a canyoners delight but without abseils. You'll need a good lilo/surfmat or airbed and a wetsuit and a flotation device is also a good idea. Expect plenty of beautiful canyon sections where you'll paddle and several walk through sections over rocks. People coming should be good at rock scrambling and not afraid of water! Rock scrambling between the pools. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8.
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27 Jan, Sat 8:00AM |
River Caves Canyon and Dargan Arch |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 River Caves Canyon is almost certainly one of the very easiest canyons to do because you barely get wet feet and you have zero abseils or swims. However it is incredibly beautiful and you'll be blown away by its superb sulptured lines! The second part of today's trip is to visit the amazing Dargans Arch which is easy to get to and a place many haven't been to! Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8.
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28 Jan, Sun 8:00AM |
Murramarang Resort to Richmond Beach |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
Mike J. |
(NEW!!!) Walk from Mill Beach around Wasp Head, past Wasp Island, along beautiful Emily Millers Beach to Myrtle Beach and onto Richmond Beach on the new Great South Walk track. Return via forest tracks. NPWS park entry fees apply. Map: Durras 89261S
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29 Jan, Mon 8:42AM |
Grose Head Winmalee |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
390m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
 Any new walkers please state your experience. Meet Springwood Station car park. Car share to White Cross Road Winmalee.
Walk the lovely Blue Gum Forest. Bees Nest Hill, Grose Head lookout. Springwood Ridge fire trail. Track down to near the Grotto. Return to cars.
Numbers depend on cars. Please state whether a driver and number of seats available e.g. 1+3 OR passenger. Steep, slippery parts. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15.
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30 Jan, Tue 9:30AM |
Carrington Falls Rim Walks (#300) |
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Mike M |
 (NEW!!!) Carrington Falls and Stevo's Track followed by a short
drive to access Nellies Glen and Missingham Lookout.
There will be an opportunity to swim at Nellies Glen.
As this walk has two parts walkers seeking a shorter
walk can opt to do just the first leg.
Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Buderroo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028- 4S Limit: 12.
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31 Jan, Wed 9:30AM |
Spit to Manly |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
Hildegard S. |
 (NEW!!!) Walk from the Spit to Manly Wharf via Manly Scenic Walkway Track. Lovely harbour views. Steep sections, many steps, bush tracks with rough and uneven surfaces. Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15.
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2 Feb, Fri 1:10PM |
Gorgeous by Day, Magical by night series : Horseshoe falls, Fairy Falls, Burgess Falls, Glow Worm Nook falls; Oakland Falls |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: Philip Wright. Starting from Hazelbrook, we walk once during the day so as to familiarise with the route in day light. Then we have a break to have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glowworms. Chinese/Thai/Foodworks/Petrol Station available at Hazelbrook village. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright headlamp with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. The evening hike will be shortened to ensure we make the last train at 10:35 pm. Steep steps, tree roots, slippery sections. Limit: 8.
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3 Feb, Sat 8:00AM |
The Cascades trail and Clover Hill trail |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
This is a trip with 2 sections and both are a waterfall lovers paradise with many falls and pools to explore and savour and if you dont mind the chilly water, a great place for a dip or two! I plan to go as far up these 2 watercourses as I can and in the process we will encounter a hellva lot of waterfalls. Rock scrambling/hopping. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Limit: 15.
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4 Feb, Sun |
Green Island Visit and Picnic |
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Milton Branch |
Helen M. |
  (NEW!!!) Visit Green Island and/or swim, laze, float, paddle, socialise and picnic at Cunjurong Beach (park at nearby Cunjurong Point boat ramp). We will cross to the island around 9:30 am (tide and swell dependent) for a swim/snorkel/walk and return by around 11:15 am. Join us for the crossing or after we return to Cunjurong Beach.
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5 Feb, Mon 8:46AM |
Faulconbridge fire trail and swim |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
610m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
  (NEW!!!) Meet at Faulconbridge Station car park. Car share to the start of Faulconbridge Fire trail. Walk 6 km of undulating fire trail, then track down to Grose River 1.5 km. Note one rope (which can be circumnavigated) and one ladder at 45 degrees. A lovely large water hole at the Grose River. Plenty of time for a swim and a rest. Return up track 1.5 km. Take fire trail back to cars 6 km.
Return to either Faulconbridge or other stations dependent on your driver. Total number of walkers is dependent on the number of drivers. When booking please state if a passenger or a driver (with number of car seats available e.g. 1+3 means driver and three passengers). Bring your swimmers. Steep slippery tracks. Deep water. Long ladder. Rope down rock (but is possible to circumnavigate this). Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15.
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