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8 Aug, Tue 9:00AM |
Mt Keira Ring Track & Robinsons LO (#400) |
Fully inside Wollongong City Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
500m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Mike M. |
(Fully Booked) From Byarong Park head up Mt Keira Ring Track. Detour to Robertson Lookout then complete the ring track back to cars. Great coastal views, rainforest and remnants of old mine.
Hazards: Some overgrown and steep tracks. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20.
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9 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Lemon Tree Creek Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5km |
|
Milton Branch |
Kevin R. |
Drive to Lake Tabourie, and park opposite Julie’s corner. Walk west along forest tracks and Lemon Tree Creek Road, then south to Lemon Tree Creek. Follow a track alongside the creek eastwards to the highway before returning to the cars via a service track beneath the powerlines. Bring some morning tea to enjoy along the way. Map: Tabourie 89272S
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9 Aug, Wed 10:10AM |
Point Clare to Gosford |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Sylvia C. |
 An easy level walk from Point Clare to East Gosford alongside Brisbane Water via Fagans Bay and Point Frederick with a visit to Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Japanese Garden, and back to Gosford Station for return train. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15.
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11 Aug, Fri 9:17AM |
Colour walk series No 6: Rock orchids galore |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
240m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
   Leader: Philip Wright. Spring is orchid time. Sylvan Grove Native Garden has such an array of Rock Orchids. They are majestic flowers to admire. https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/environment/parks-reserves/sylvan-grove-native-garden It s also a botanical garden with a variety of plants. After the garden, we will take a walk in Georges National Park with great views of the river. Spring flowers including native orchids will be plenty. Can arrive early to have coffee before the connecting bus. More options on South Side of the Station.
Steep and slippery sections Map: Picnic Point
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12 Aug, Sat 8:01AM |
City in the Sky via Treasure Chest Spur |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
10km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
Deep within the Mugii Murum Ban SCA is a ridge populated with an incredible complexity of pagodas and it deserves to be explored! Along the way we will be looking down into the Valley of Dinosaurs as this ridge flanks this spectacular valley so this should be a very scenic walk indeed. Off-track and rock scrambling. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 15.
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12-13 Aug, Sat-Sun |
Parramatta to Shoalhaven : Sections 29 & 30 Gerringong to Seven Mile Beach (Gerroa) & Shoalhaven Heads |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
22km |
150m |
Illawarra Branch |
Graham B. |
 (Date Changed) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Gerringong to Shoalhaven Heads over 2 days, staying Saturday night in or near Gerringong (make your own arrangements). Can walk one day or two.
Saturday: walk Gerringong to Gerroa on pathways, beaches and rock platforms, return with car shuffle. 10km 100m Asc
Sunday : walk the entire length of Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa to Shoalhaven Heads but some on sheltered bush tracks and with low tide the beach sections are a very easy nice walk on hard sand. Return with car shuffle. 12km 50m Asc
Part of the Great South Coast Walk (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Map: Gerringong Limit: 12.
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13 Aug, Sun 9:00AM |
Conjola – Narrawallee Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
|
Milton Branch |
Kevin R. |
Walk along beaches, headlands and sandy tracks to Narrawallee inlet and return. Exact route and starting point will depend on water level on some of the tracks! Map: Milton 89272N Limit: 16.
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14 Aug, Mon 8:36AM |
Florabella Pass |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Walk bike tracks instead of roads to Florabella Pass track. Walk Florabella Pass. Then Pippas Pass to Blaxland. Creek crossings. Wet rocks could be slippery. Some rough sections. Map: Springwood Limit: 20.
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15 Aug, Tue 9:00AM |
Bungonia Gorge Green Track (#850 |
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
350m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Keith W |
(Fully Booked) Bungonia National Park Green Track is a circuit walk taking in the lookouts over Bungonia Gorge. There are opportunities to extend the walk and to spend time at the various lookouts.
Hazards: Rough track and some steep sections Location: Bungonia NP Map: Bungonia 88282N Limit: 20.
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16 Aug, Wed 9:30AM |
Woy Woy to Pearl Beach |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Marilyn C. |
 Walk from Woy Woy to Pearl Beach. Beautiful water views, some street walking, beaches and bush tracks. Location: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 15.
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17 Aug, Thu 8:30AM |
Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
|
Milton Branch |
J&LWilkinson |
 Follow the walking trails around the gardens such as the Arboretum Track, Aboriginal Heritage Walk, Forest Track, Hill Track & Forestry Children’s Walk. There is a café for coffee & lunch or there are tables & chairs if you want to bring your own lunch & morning tea.
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17 Aug, Thu 9:00AM |
The Great West Walk Part 1: Parramatta to Toongabbie |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
 This is the first section of The Great West Walk from Parramatta to Penrith and now extending over The Blue Mountains.
The walk involves some street walking, bush tracks and shared pathways.
There is some original forest along Toongabbie Creek, some birdlife and some history. Trip hazards, cyclists on shared pathways and traffic on road crossings. Location: Parramatta Map: Street Directories Limit: 10.
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18 Aug, Fri 9:27AM |
The Alphabet series: “E”..Engadine to Loftus |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT.
We walk from Engadine to Loftus. The focus is Orchids and Waratahs
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19 Aug, Sat |
Goochs Crater from Bell |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Peter F. |
Bell – Wollangambe River – Goochs Crater - Bell. This is a very interesting area containing a crater, pagodas and a cave. Suitable for people who have completed a few walks and want to try something a little more adventurous. Track, fire trail, river crossing and off-track walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Wollongambe Limit: 12.
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19 Aug, Sat 8:29AM |
Grass Tree circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 Spring comes early to the Hawkesbury region and I expect this walk to be full of pre-Spring blossoms as we pass through various habitats on this scenic and interesting circuit. One of the highlights is a sidetrip to a place of great cultural significance which won't fail to impress you! Location: Dharug NP Map: Gunderman 91313S
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21 Aug, Mon 9:35AM |
Popes Glen to Braeside Walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Visit Popes Glen, Boyds Beach, Cripps Lookout, Govetts Leap Lookout, Barrow Lookout and back to Blackheath via Braeside Walk. Quite a few steps. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba and Mt Wilson Limit: 20.
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22 Aug, Tue 9:30AM |
Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool (#180) |
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
300m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Marjorie L. |
(Fully Booked) The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls. Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley. The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points and along a fence line across a couple of small creeks to Crystal Pool. The water leaves the pool to fall over the escarpment into the valley below. Return by the same route.
Hazards: Indistinct and easily lost track, rough track, fallen trees, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Morton NP (Fitzroy) Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20.
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23 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Bens Walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
|
Milton Branch |
J&LWilkinson |
 The walk begins at the Nowra Showgrounds and the walk loops around the Shoalhaven River, through gorges, forests and grassy shores. Lots of options for photo stops and walking across a footbridge. Coffee afterwards in Nowra somewhere.
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23 Aug, Wed 9:06AM |
Helensburgh Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Jenny R. |
 Walk into Garawarra State Conservation Area from station. Mostly flat on bush tracks with a few ups and downs, creek crossing, rough sections, some muddy sections, minimal street walking. Finish early afternoon. Beautiful bushland. Walking poles may be helpful. Leader will meet you at Helensburgh Station. Bookings only from one week of date of walk please by email or text. Limit: 12.
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25 Aug, Fri 9:00AM |
Alphabet Walk Series: “R”: Rookwood History Tours with Bundy |
Grade:2/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
   Rookwood History Tours with Bundy
Journey back in time through 150 years of history, with a tour of Rookwood Cemetery.
Rookwood Cemetery is recognised as the most historic working cemetery in Australia. Learn about Rookwood’s fascinating history, the story behind its development and evolution, and its significant link to our nation’s heritage – by attending one of our history tours.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Tours include:
- The footings of Mortuary Station No. 1: Discussing the story of the first railway line that transported the deceased from Sydney’s city to Rookwood
- The Circle of Love: A beautiful area that honours children interred in unmarked graves within Rookwood during the late 19th Century, as well as children interred within the children’s lawn
- Martyrs Memorial: A moving tribute to those who lost their lives in Holocaust
- The Saint Athanasios Greek Church: Australia’s only Greek Church located within a cemetery
- Chapel and Mausoleum of Eternal Rest: Rookwood’s newly refurbished mausoleum that boasts amazing views across the cemetery
- The Cottage: The original office of the former Independent Trust
- Notable gravesites: A visit to some the gravesites of some of some of Sydney's notables, including: John Fairfax, Bea Miles, The Gypsy Sterio Family
- Fascinating facts: Describing how burial practices have changed throughout history
- Captivating traditions: Outlining the different religious and cultural burial practices
Limit: 10.
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