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| 17 Feb, Sun |
West Head Circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Roger T. |
   Ferry from Palm Beach to Mackerell Beach and then we are on tracks to Resolute and West Head Beaches. Rock Hopping around West Head to the gun emplacements and up the new Soldiers Track to the West Head Lookout. Then on tracks to the Koolewong Circuit, Red Hand Cave and south to the Basin via Currawong. A little-off track and short rock hopping section. Ferry connects with frequent buses from the city. Many swimming opportunities at 6 separate beaches.
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| 18 Feb, Mon 8:25AM |
Duck Blue Jelly |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Station Street Trail to Duck Hole and return. Then down to Blue Pool and Jellybean Pool. Steep rough sections. Rocks could be slippery with sand or water.
Location: Glenbrook
Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20.
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| 19 Feb, Tue 7:00PM |
Bushwalking with a Purpose |
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Branch |
| Bushwalking NSW |
 There is more to bushwalking than bush walking. Can you imagine exponentially raising your enjoyment of bushwalking? Learn how in this presentation by Bush Explorer: Yuri Bolotin. Yuri will demonstrate that adding a purpose to your regular bush adventures could exponentially raise your satisfaction and enjoyment. This could even be your key to life’s happiness! Yuri will use his own beautiful photographs to delight you through this talk. You will also get an exclusive sneak preview of the brand new book that the Bush Explorers have in their pipeline! Come along with your own stories and share them with others on the night! See the agenda here.
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| 19 Feb, Tue 9:03AM |
Cooper Park to Bronte |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Cooper Park - Centennial Park - Bronte. Walk to Bronte Beach via parks & streets, some bushtracks, with steep sections, steps up & down. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Bondi Junction Station.
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| 19 Feb, Tue 9:30AM |
Drawing Room Rocks |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
4km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Barbara B. |
This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast. The track is steep but is well worth the effort. Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs.
Location: Barren Grounds NR
Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20.
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| 19 Feb, Tue 10:20AM |
Glenbrook walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
 Glenbrook - Glenbrook Lagoon - Glenbrook Olympic Pool. Streets, tracks, ups & downs. Optional swim at Glenbrook Olympic Pool ($6.60 Adult / $5.00 Concession / $2.30 Spectator / Over age 75 free). Train return to city.
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| 19 Feb, Tue 8:00PM |
Talk on Climate Wise Communities |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
 Jenny Scott will explain the award-winning initiative from Ku-ring-gai Council that builds local community strength and preparedness to extreme weather events. It promotes shared responsibility for disaster resilience to individuals, households and communities, as well as emergency management agencies and government. Jenny Scott is the Sustainability Program Leader at Ku-ring-gai Council. This is a STEP Inc. event.
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| 20 Feb, Wed 9:30AM |
Dulwich Hill to Canterbury |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
| WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble, option to extend.
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| 20 Feb, Wed 4:00PM |
Kings Point Overlooking Stoney Creek |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
| Wendy |
 Walk from Parkland Drive Reserve along the creek to the Ulladulla Ski Club and around the headland overlooking the creek. This will be a sublime view with the setting sun. PLUS, to top off the evening and experience the remaining sunset, why not enjoy a BYO BBQ at a local venue to be decided nearer the day.
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| 20 Feb, Wed 1:00PM |
Wattamolla |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
50m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
 Snorkelling and photography. A delightful short walk with nature thrown in!
Location: Royal NP
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12.
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| 21 Feb, Thu 5:00PM |
Full moon walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Esther |
 (Cancelled) Cancelled due to unsuitable weather forecast. Spit Bridge to Manly Walk, part of the Manly Scenic Walkway. The Spit Bridge to Manly Walk is a beautiful 10km hiking trail, boasting native bushland, quiet inner harbour beaches, picturesque bays and panoramic ocean views. Escape the heat of the day and walk in the evening with full moon. Chance to see wildlife. Relaxed pace. Bring picnic. Take the ferry from Manly to city after walk or stay behind for a drink. Slippery sections.
Location: Manly Limit: 10.
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| 21 Feb, Thu 9:25AM |
Rockdale – Brighton Le Sands |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Carol G. |
| Walk from Rockdale Station to Brighton Le Sands. Streets, urban bush and sealed cycle paths. At Brighton Le Sands, bus return to Rockdale Station.
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| 22 Feb, Fri |
Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
 Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Mugii Murum-ban or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6.
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| 22 Feb, Fri 8:22AM |
Leura Forest |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
650m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Walk starts and finishes at Katoomba Station. Walk to Merriwa St Trackhead. Out and back to Burrabarroo Lookout. Descend to Leura Forest. Views of Leura Falls on the way up to Leura Cascades. Plenty of steps. Some rock scrambling. Rocks may be slippery near waterfalls.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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| 23 Feb, Sat 9:38AM |
Maroubra – Coogee |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Fran C. |
| Streets, parks, ups & downs, lots of water views. Swim. Bus return to city from Coogee.
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| 24 Feb - 1 Mar, Sun-Fri |
Car Camp Bittangabee Bay Ben Boyd National Park |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
48km |
625m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Barbara B. |
 (Fully Booked) Car based camp at Bittangabee Bay with a variety of walks including the Light to Light. Rough tracks, beach walking, navigating rocks, some steep up and down,
Location: Ben Boyd NP
Map: Kiah 88231S Limit: 15.
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| 25 Feb, Mon 9:11AM |
Valley of the Waters |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
440m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Picnic Area to Den Fenella Lookout. Overcliff Track to Valley of the Waters. Return to station via Nature Trail. Some steps. Creek crossings.
Location: Wentworth Falls
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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| 26 Feb, Tue 9:46AM |
A venture to Paradise |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Esther |
Join us for a swim at Paradise Pool (jump from a height if you dare). We'll walk from Linden Station, visit Kings Cave and Donahue's Tomb on the way. On the way back, we'll visit Edith Falls, Hazel Falks and Mabel Falls before returning home via Woodford Station. Relaxed pace. Some rock scrambling.
Location: Linden
Map: Linden Limit: 12.
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| 26 Feb, Tue 9:15AM |
Circular Quay to Taronga Wharf |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Walk via Observatory Park, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Cremorne Point, Sirius Cove Reserve to Taronga Wharf. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, streets, pathways, steps.
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