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| 25 Jun, Tue 9:12AM |
Prospect Resevoir |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
  Walk to Prospect Reservoir via the disused Sydney Water Canal. Mostly shared pathways with bike riders. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Parramatta Station.
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| 26 Jun, Wed 8:00PM |
Free Talk: Global pollution, Global solution |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
| Peter V. |
    Marine Scientist Sarah-Jo Lobwein will discuss #SwapfortheSea - simple solutions to avoid single use plastic pollution to stop the sea drowning in plastic, raising the awareness of contributing countries, communities and individuals, and marine conservation and empowering individuals and communities to change behaviour. An engaging look at a serious problem including the ‘hidden’ plastics we use, the true sources responsible for plastic pollution, the effects on marine life and humans, and easy preventative actions for individuals no matter where you live in the world.
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| 26 Jun, Wed 9:37AM |
Springwood Sassafras Gully |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
501m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Bob Shayler’s Group) Sylvia C. |
| Circuit walk. Lovely bush with a few creek crossings.
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| 26 Jun, Wed |
Stanwell Park to Helensburgh |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
17km |
290m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
From the station we will follow a variety of roads, fire trails and tracks to Helensburgh Station. We will visit Bald Hill, Coast Track, the historic Lilyvale Track and then cross the Hacking River. Continue following un-named tracks and easy off-track section along the river to the Hacking River Track. A short steep off-track section will lead us to a variety of tracks to the station. Cliff edges, loose surface, river crossings. Strict limits will apply. Book early.
Location: Garawarra SCA and Royal NP
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| 28 Jun, Fri 9:55AM |
Hourn Point |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Mount Piddington then take the trail out to Hourn Point. Take climbers track on return. Loose surface on trail. Steep sections. Rock scrambling.
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 15.
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| 29 Jun, Sat |
Stanwell Park to Otford |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Adrian J. |
From station ascend the Goat Track and then follow the Princes Marina Track to Kellys Falls. Continue along a variety of un-named tracks and a steep off-track descent to Otford Road. Follow on paths to pick up link track to Bald Hill. Descend to old tunnel. Continue along coast tracks, faint at times, and scramble along coastal rocks until steep ascent. Follow gully and off-track section to Bulga huts. Side trip to large cave and then ascend to road for a steep descent on paths to Otford Station. Cliff edges, narrow ledges at height, rock hopping. Strict limits will apply. Book early.
Location: Royal NP and Illawarra
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| 29 Jun, Sat 9:15AM |
Wallaby and Ironbark Trails |
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Length |
8km |
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Lachlan Valley Branch |
| Peter C. |
Medium 8 kilometres. Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair is recommended. Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come. A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated.
Location: Conimbla NP
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| 29 Jun, Sat 9:30AM |
Waverton Circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Gail S. |
  (Date Changed) Rescheduled from Tuesday 4/6/2019. Waverton - Coal Loader - Balls Head – Waverton. Streets, parks, ups and downs, bush. Coffee at Waverton, train return to city.
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| 30 Jun, Sun 9:28AM |
Barrenjoey to Gerringong: Section 11 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
22km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
| Geoffrey.L |
(Changed Transport Details) This week we are doing the last stage: from Minnamurra to Gerringong. We'll have a special morning tea when we give out awards. Bring a little something to share if you wish. You can exit at Kiama for a shorter walk. Slippery sections
Map: Gerringong Limit: 15.
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| 30 Jun, Sun |
Moffitt’s Gardens of Stone Celebration |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
| Celebrating Vernon Moffitt (1924-2001) & Joyce Moffitt (1930-1999), Strong Unionists, Strong Environmentalists with the installation of a commemorative plaque at State Mine Heritage Park, State Mine Gully Road, Lithgow. Travel to Lithgow - stay overnight - or catch 8:24am train departing Central to be picked up by coach at Lithgow Railway Station at 11:15am to see Lithgow's spectacular pagoda landscape at Dobbs Drift Lookout and then return to State Mine Heritage Park for a ceremony where Vern and Joyce will be remembered not only as revered coal mining unionists but also being the greatest advocates for protecting Lithgow's Gardens of Stone.
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| 30 Jun, Sun 9:00AM |
South Coast Islands 3 |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
| Mike J. |
Bowen Island. Park near Murrays Beach and walk the Governor Head Circuit for views over Bowen Island. After lunch drive to Hyams Beach to walk along the Instagram famous white beaches. Park entrance fees apply. Distance: 7km & 5km.
Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S, Huskisson 90274N, and Walks 25 & 23 in the Shoalhaven Walks by Gillian & John Souter
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| 1 Jul, Mon 9:35AM |
Fort Rock to Mt Victoria |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Visit Fort Rock and Mt Boyce Rock Climbers Cave on the way. Mostly follows the railway line with views to the west. Where old wooden steps once were, look for metal spikes remaining to trip you up.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 20.
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| 1 Jul, Mon 8:45AM |
North Head |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
160m |
Sydney Branch |
| Carole |
Circular walk from Manly wharf to North Head via Shelley Beach, Old School of Artillery, Hanging Swamp, Fairfax Lookout, North Fort (lunch), Q Station, Collins Flat, Little Manly. Joint walk with Bush club.
Location: Sydney Harbour NP
Map: Walking Coastal Sydney Limit: 15.
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| 2 Jul, Tue 9:19AM |
Glenbrook NP |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Walk to Mt Portal & return to station. Steep climbs & descents, fire trails (with loose rubble & slippery surfaces), bush tracks & roadways. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day.
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| 2 Jul, Tue 9:30AM |
Macquarie Pass – Cascade Circuit |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Mike M |
From the Cascades car park climb steeply beside the waterfall and continue to a service road. Descend via old forest trails. The second section of this walk is very steep with the need to hang on to tree roots etc for stability.
Some off-track traverse through fairly easy terrain.
Location: Macquarie Pass NP
Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20.
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| 2 Jul, Tue 9:48AM |
North Strathfield – Wangal Park – Burwood |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Streets, cycleways, lots of parks (including remediated quarry), mostly flat. Coffee in Burwood Park. Train return to city.
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| 3 Jul, Wed 9:30AM |
Parramatta Park |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Bob S. |
| (WOW) Ramble Parramatta Park. Options to extend.
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| 3 Jul, Wed 9:30AM |
South Pacific Heathland Reserve |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
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Milton Branch |
| Sheila B. |
| Meet at northern entrance on Dowling St at 9:30am. Coffee in Ulladulla on return.
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| 4 Jul, Thu 10:00AM |
Dee Why Beach to Narrabeen |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Margery W. |
| Walk via South Creek - Dee Why Wetlands - Narrabeen Lagoon - Jamieson Park. Streets, parks, reserves, wetlands. Bus return to city from Narrabeen.
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| 5 Jul, Fri 8:25AM |
Erskine Creek |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Out and back to Nepean Lookout along trail. Take Jack Evans Track to Erskine Lookout and then descend to Erskine Creek. Return same way. Poor track. Some off-track. Some rock hopping.
Location: Glenbrook
Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15.
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