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| 7 Nov, Wed |
Save Kosci: Camden to Picton |
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Length |
21km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
    Save Kosci walk: day 5. An undulating 21 km of roadside walking through farming country, with some views, and afternoon tea at the Common Ground Bakery. Accommodation at the historic George IV Inn (budget rooms), described as ‘quiet on weeknights’. Can exit the walk here via the Picton Train Station. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 8 Nov, Thu 6:00PM |
Butterfly Lovers, Artists, Naturalists and Advocates |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
 19th Century naturalists were fascinated with the richness and beauty of Australian butterflies. Joseph Banks' collection of Australian butterflies remain an important record of Lepidoptera. By the early 19th century, butterfly collecting was regarded as an educated hobby, with many women artists given the task to scientifically illustrate these beautiful insects. Butterflies are a powerful reminder of the beauty and fragility of the natural world, particularly with threats from chemicals, land clearing and climate change.
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| 8 Nov, Thu 10:10AM |
Narrabeen Lagoon Circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
 Mostly flat. Paths, cycleways, streets, parks, ups & downs, lots of water views. Bus return to city from Narrabeen. Best Walk: Belrose to Narrabeen
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| 8 Nov, Thu |
Save Kosci: Picton to junction of Coates Road & Wilson Drive |
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Length |
25km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
 Save Kosci walk: day 6. A 25 km day. Starts with a winding route to Thirlmere for morning tea at a café (or nearby park). Then the route dodges the busy Wilson Drive by using quieter roads and tracks which run parallel to it. The scenery is mainly rural properties, villages, and natural bush. Much of the walking terrain is mown footpath or tree-lined gravel road. The day finishes with a scenic 1.5 km walk along disused railway line through the dramatic Big Hill Cutting, built around 1863. Support cars will then ferry the walkers on a 15 minute drive to a bush camp site in Nattai NP. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 9 Nov, Fri 9:22AM |
Castle Head |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Walk out along Narrowneck Trail to Castle Head. Great view to Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary. Cars and bicycles may be encountered on Narrowneck Trail.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison Limit: 20.
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| 9 Nov, Fri |
Save Kosci: Junction of Coates Road & Wilson Drive to Mittagong |
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Length |
17km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci: day 7. A 17km day, mostly downhill or flat. Walking to Hill Top village on the dis-used railway line, to avoid the narrow verges and cuttings of Wilson Drive. Then some quiet side roads, a bit of busier road. In Colo Vale we start to encounter the wide, mown verges that are a feature of the garden-proud Southern Highlands. The fringes of Mittagong provide another good opportunity to drop hand-outs in letterboxes. Allow 5 to 6 hours walking time. Suggested accommodation – Melrose and Mittagong Motels. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 9 Nov, Fri |
Starlight and Devil Pinch Canyons Look-in |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
  Drive to Newnes and park at the locked gate at the Wolgan River Trail at GR 425 262. Walk the trail to GR 464 269 and walk in at the bottom of Starlight Canyon. Proceed to the last abseil and back. Swim/wade likely. Glowworms may be seen. Then visit the bottom of Devils Pinch Canyon, starting at GR 468 269. Both canyons are very impressive in their lower parts. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S
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| 10 Nov, Sat 11:00AM |
Blackheath Walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
 Blackheath - Memorial Park - Rhododendron Garden - Blackheath. Slow pace. Streets, ups & downs, paths, tracks, hopefully lots of Rhododendrons in flower (they were not out last time). Gold coin donation entry to Rhododendron Gardens. Train return to city from Blackheath.
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| 10 Nov, Sat 8:30AM |
Emerald Pool |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
220m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
 Come and visit one of Sydney's least visited and undiscovered national parks with a a delightful walk down to Emerald Pool which is a wonderful place for a swim. Also look for Aboriginal carvings on the slabs of rock downstream from the pool.
Location: Popran NP
Map: Gunderman 91313S Limit: 15.
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| 10 Nov, Sat |
Otford to Helensburgh |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
400m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
(Date Changed) Start with a steep ascent to Otford Gap and follow Coast Track and Cliff Top Track to Garrawarra Farm. Descend to Hacking River and follow various tracks to station. Great views and pristine bush tracks. Joint walk with Bushwalk the 'Gong.
Map: Otford 91294S
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| 10 Nov, Sat |
Save Kosci: Melrose and Mittagong Motels to Moss Vale Village Caravan Park |
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Length |
20km |
300m |
Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 8. 20km, with a climb of 300 metres in the morning then mostly downhill or flat. Highlights include walking the shady tourist road through the Mt Gibraltar Reserve in the morning, with morning tea at Bowral Lookout. The route also provides an introduction to some of the wealthier suburbs of the Southern Highlands, where mansions are set in manicured gardens, and verges have been mown for us by the staff. Through the main streets of Bowral and Moss Vale for some publicity for the cause, and nearly 5km of path through fields for some tranquility for the soul. Accommodation at the clean and green Moss Vale Village Caravan Park. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 10 Nov, Sat |
Waterfalls of Lawson |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| Peter F. |
Honour Ave, Lawson – Adelina Falls – Junction Falls – Federal Falls – Cataract Falls – Fire Trail – Victor Falls – Terrace Falls – Bedford Creek. Return via fire trail and tracks. More waterfalls than you can poke a stick at, a nice walk for warmer days. Fire trail, track, steep slippery steps, creek crossings and possible leeches.
Location: South Lawson
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12.
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| 10-15 Nov, Sat-Thu |
Western Snowy Mountains 2018 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
400m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Graham B. |
| (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Group 2 - Arrive Sat 10th Nov, depart Thur 15th. These dates for those who have been on the trip before - a series of walks we have not normally done. It’s the 21st anniversary trip to the western slopes of the Snowy Mts and northern Kosciuszko NP. Camp or cabin at caravan park. Own transport or find a buddy. Contact leader for more detail. Limit: 16.
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| 10 Nov, Sat |
Woronora River, The Needles |
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Length |
16km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Rob & Jayne G. |
 (Cancelled) Approx. 16 kms return. Conditions: Sheltered, tidal, light traffic. Opportunity to have a swim. Bring life jacket, hat, sun cream, water, morning/afternoon tea and lunch. PFDs compulsory.
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| 11 Nov, Sun 8:30AM |
Glenbrook to Springwood |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| Richard T. |
From Glenbrook Station to Springwood Station via St Helena Ridge, Kings Link Track, Glenbrook Creek, and Magdala Creek. A great mixture of wet and dry forest, wildflowers, and some nice views over Glenbrook Creek.
Location: Lower Blue Mountains Limit: 15.
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| 12 Nov, Mon 9:22AM |
Beauchamp Falls |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
13km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Walk to Evans Lookout. Fern Gully. Take Rodriguez Pass to Beauchamp Falls. Then back up to do the Grand Canyon. Old steep track. Some rock scrambling. Creek crossings.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. Best Walk: Govetts Leap
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| 12 Nov, Mon |
Save Kosci: Rest day, Moss Vale |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 10. Option for a side-trip ‘real bushwalk’ to Sandy Creek Falls, where the falls drop from an ampitheatre of cascades and hanging gardens into rainforest. Plus a delightful section of flattish sandstone creek with unusual potholes. A 6km circuit including some scrub, shallow wading and straightforward scrambling. A moderate pace. Sorry, you can’t book just for this bit – you need to do at least one other day as well 😊. Walk leader: Linda Groom. Numbers limited. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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Save Kosci walk: day 9. Dinner at a local café or pub. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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