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25 Oct, Mon 9:00AM Jibbon Head
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:2/6 Length 5km  50m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.For those who have not had a chance to visit Royal National Park during the long lockdown, here is a gentle reintroduction to an accessible but beautiful coastline. We continue to slowly return to walking while soaking up the beauty. Note that this will be conducted under Covid safe conditions so be double vaccinated, wear masks on public transport and maintain an appropriate distance from participants.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

25 Oct, Mon 10:00AM Loftus to Jannali
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  200m Sydney Branch
James M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walking west from Loftus Station, we follow Loftus Creek to Woronora River, then climb to Sutherland, Burnum Burnum Sanctuary Lookout and the bush reserves above Bonnet Bay, then to Jannali Station. Good tracks but some steep and slippery sections. View

25 Oct, Mon 9:48AM Neighbourhood walk 26: Narrabeen
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  130m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked) Leader will be Sue Atteridge. Today we walk CALEYI TRAIL , Deep Creek Valley Trail and continue along the Narrabeen lagoon to the Tramshed. CALEYI TRAIL is named after Caley’s Grevillea, a medium to tall shrub that is only found in an 8km square area that includes Belrose, Ingleside and Terrey Hills/Duffys Forest). As it is now  spring, expect to see wildflowers, grass trees, ferns and eucalypts. There is a wide rock platform and some interesting sandstone formations. There are some nice views over the GARIGAL NATIONAL PARK.  Near the trail are carvings of two kangaroos, one of which has a spear in its back (described by WD Campbell).  Where the track meets Deep Creek, the creek cascades over the rocks and drops into a small pool below. Steep and slippery sections, some parts a bit rugged, creek crossing
Map: Narrabeen Lake View

25 Oct, Mon 8:28PM Two Gullies and a Spur East of D’Arcy Range
Grade:6/6 Length 7km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longYou need to be fully vaccinated and live in the Greater Sydney area. Park at GR 740 008 on D’Arcy Trail. Walk south into a gully, exit it after about a kilometre and climb up on the south-east trending spur. Walk to the end, traverse north-west under the cliffs, then follow the gully to the vehicles. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 7 km.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

26 Oct, Tue 9:30AM Jellore Floral Reserve #720
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  200m Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.(Fully Booked) NEW Walk: A circuit walk on trails through Jellore State Forest with stunning views from spectacular lookouts. Beware of Koalas. Hazards:  Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Possible drop bears. Limit: 20. View

26 Oct, Tue 8:30AM Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the escarpment #710
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  500m Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.(Fully Booked) This walk is along the first part of the Bonnum Pic track. Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment. Wildflowers are prolific and the view is spectacular. Hazards:  Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges. Limit: 20. View

27 Oct, Wed 9:40AM Cremorne to the Spit
Passes through 2 LGA's.
North Sydney Council
Mosman Municipal Council
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  100m Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Nearly fully booked) Walk from Cremorne Point to The Spit via Mosman Bay, Sirius Cove, Taronga Zoo, Bradley’s Head, Chowder Bay and Balmoral. Option to finish at Balmoral. Beautiful harbour views. Some steps and one steep climb.
Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

27 Oct, Wed 8:45AM Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra via Berowra Creek
Fully inside The Council of the Shire of Hornsby
Grade:3/6 Length 9.7km  400m Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Starting from Mount Kuring-gai and walking part of the Great North Walk to Berowra Station via Berowra Creek. This walk descends along the Lyrebird Gully Track, where I have seen lyrebirds on past walks, through forests along Calna Creek to join Berowra Creek. Joining the Great North Walk from Crosslands. Walk North on the track beside the creek, before climbing the track back up to Berowra. Hazards include slipery surfaces, steep descents and ascents, wildlife.
Location: Berowra Valley NP
Map: Berowra and Berowra Valley Limit: 15. View

27 Oct, Wed Seastorm Caves and Blacksmiths Creek Cliffs
Grade:6/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Park at GR 737 987 on D’Arcy Trail. Walk down into a gully and visit Seastorm Cavs. Continue under the cliffs northwards till about GR 732 004. Climb back to D’Arcy Trail and reconnect with the vehicles. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

27 Oct - 3 Nov, Wed-Wed Southern Highlands
Grade:4/6 Sydney Branch
Tony T.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.(Fully Booked) A series of back-to-base day walks around Tahmoor, Mittagong, Bowral and Bundanoon. Walk grades 2-4. Terrain ranges from even tracks to rough and wet surfaces, to rock scrambles, including some steep ascents to 340m. View

29 Oct, Fri 10:00AM Colour walk series No 10: Dangar Island
Grade:1/6 Length 4km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Cafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.(Fully Booked) Leader: Lynne Hewitt. Never heard of Dangar Island? Join us for a tour to this idyllic island just a hop, skip and a jump from Hawkesbury River Station, Brooklyn. Upon arrival on this car-free oasis of bush, beach and tranquillity, we will be welcomed by tree-lined palms and jacarandas. On the lower grounds we'll walk past the Bowling Club and Bradleys Beach. On the higher grounds we'll get great views of the Hawkesbury River. We'll also walk past a Blackbutt – Rough-barked Apple Forest. Enjoy the scenic train ride across the Hawkesbury River and a joy ferry ride to the island. Enjoy lunch or Devonshire tea at Dangar Island Depot before taking the ferry back home. Bring money for ferry ($8.50 one way adult, $4.30 one way concession (not sure seniors are considered concession)). View

29 Oct, Fri Wattamolla to Little Marley
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:2/6 Length 6km Southern Sydney Branch
Gary S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Walk along the coast from Wattamolla to Little Marley and then back. Mainly flat or gently undulating with odd steep sector.
Location: Royal National Park Limit: 10. View

30 Oct, Sat 8:32AM Dunphys Campground – Tinpot Mt – Galong Creek
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  400m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Galong Creek offers the bushwalker a series of beautiful pools and waterfalls to experience and enjoy as we walk, rock hop and scramble our way up the creek after having descended from TinPot mountain. Bring your swimmers along and a sense of adventure. All intending walkers must be double vaccinated. Rock scrambling and rock hopping.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Jenolan 89303N View

30 Oct, Sat 9:00AM Mt Manning wander
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  190m Sydney Branch
Roy J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.(Nearly fully booked) The walk will begin at the Mt Manning Intersection on the Old Great North Road. It'll take in a range of fire trails and will include a visit to an Aboriginal site and the historic Circuit Flat Bridge. This will be at a medium pace and all walkers MUST BE COVID DOUBLE-VACCINATED.
Location: Dharug NP
Map: Mangrove 91313N Limit: 10. View

31 Oct, Sun 8:01AM 20km plus walk series : Bondi Beach to La Perouse
Grade:4/6 Length 26km  340m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A beautiful coastal walk from Bondi Beach to La Perouse. Today, you're spoiled with coastal sights. Malabar Headland Walking Track is a good introduction to the pristine coastal cliffs of Kamay Botany Bay. At the end of the walk, you can visit the La Perouse Museum or have a drink to relax. Steep and slippery sections
Map: Botany Bay 91303S Limit: 12. View

1 Nov, Mon 11:46PM Cliffs and Gullies East of Blacksmiths Creek
Grade:6/6 Length 6km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark one car at GR 718 962 and another one on GR 734 976 on D’Arcy Trail. From the second car, walk south west down in a gully, then continue under the cliffs for as long as the time, energy and interest allow, or till a spot near the first car. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

1 Nov, Mon 10:00AM Drawing Room Rocks and Bomaderry Creek
Grade:3/6 Length 7km  250m Sydney Branch
Esther
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.(Cancelled) Leader: Bob Rankin. This is an extra day walk to follow the last leg of the Parramatta to Shoalhavens series. As we are staying overnight on Saturday 30th  October to walk the Seven Miles Beach, we will stay another night to do another day of two short walks: The Drawing Room Rocks near Berry and Bomaderry Creek near Nowra. Great views of the NSW south coast. Looking out over Berry, 7 mile beach and Jervis Bay & on a clear day can see pigeon house mountain & the lighthouse at point perpendicular. The climb to the plateau is challenging. Rocky terrain, steep and slippery sections Limit: 10. View

1 Nov, Mon 10:40AM Kellys Falls & Stanwell Tops to Stanwell Park
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  210m Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.This is a repeat of one of my most enjoyable walks last year. Travelling by fast train and then a bus, we reach the Princess Marina Track to the beautiful Kellys Falls, set in bushland that is noticeably different to that around Sydney or the Blue Mountains. From here we walk around and see some of the wonderful views over the coast from Stanwell Tops before descending 150 metres down the escarpment to Stanwell Park Station for the journey home. Most of the walk is fairly flat except for the descent to Stanwell Park. Uneven and possibly slippery track surfaces, a steep descent and creek crossings.
Location: Stanwell Tops
Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 16. View

1 Nov, Mon 9:00AM South Head
Fully inside Woollahra Municipal Council
Grade:2/6 Length 4km  100m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.The South Head is in the midst of a new Master Plan. Come along and see the various sites that will be considered and enjoy this important heritage. You will be better informed when the Master Plan does come out on public exhibition.
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 10. View

1 Nov, Mon 8:37AM Valley Heights to Warrimoo
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  360m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Descend rough trail into Sun Valley. Follow pleasant Sun Valley Trail through a forest of Blue Gums. Cripple Creek Trail climbs up to Rickard Rd, where we visit a few lookouts. Creek crossings. Rough sections. Steep trails.
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

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