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| 19 Nov, Mon 9:20AM |
Wombat walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
190m |
Sydney Branch |
| Theo H. |
   (Cancelled) Glenbrook. Walk from the station to Station Rd, where the track will start. Follow the track to Duck hole,then following the creek to the next crossing, a bit of looking for the right spot. Following the creek there is no track but it is reasonable level and and not to difficult. Next crossing the creek to arrive at a nice beach where we will have lunch and time for a swim. Leaving we will have a small climb between narrow rocks. There are 3 beaches on the walk. Easy pace, no hurry. Limit: 8.
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| 20 Nov, Tue 10:13AM |
Lake Macquarie |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
| Walk to Toronto beside the lake, fire trails, & bush tracks, some rough tracks, reserves, streets, short steep sections & steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Fassifern Station.
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| 20 Nov, Tue 9:51AM |
Long Reef |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
 Walk along rock platform to lookout (low tide). Finish at Dee Why or Collaroy (to be decided on the day). Bus return to city.
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| 20 Nov, Tue |
Save Kosci: Merigan Homestead boundary to Bungendore |
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Length |
17km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
 Save Kosci walk: day 18. 17.3km, mostly downhill or flat. A good day if you like views of wind farms on distant hills. After about 4km you cross into Monaro, John Barilaro’s electorate. Every person that sees you is potentially a voter – you’re usefulness just took a leap 😊. Overnight at the friendly Royal Hotel, built to last in 1882, iron lace balconies. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 21 Nov, Wed |
Save Kosci: Bungendore to Captains Flat Rd roundabout |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
  Save Kosci walk: day 19. The route joins the Kings Highway so this is a day of high visibility for the walkers, except for two sections of walking parallel to the highway on tracks or fire trails. At day’s end, support cars will ferry walkers 5 minutes to accommodation on the farm of Save Kosci supporters in Carwoola – serene bush camping with a dinner generously provided by our hosts. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 21 Nov, Wed 9:00AM |
Walter Hood Monument to Washerwomans |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
| Wendy |
 A perfect, often protected, walk along the flat, sheltered, mostly deserted, wide open beaches and scenic tracks of Bendalong. No wet and slippery rocks! Coffee back in Milton.
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| 22 Nov, Thu 9:15AM |
Carramar to Bankstown Airport, Milperra |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
115m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Suzanne |
| Good paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creeks and the Georges River.
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| 22 Nov, Thu |
Save Kosci: – Captains Flat Rd roundabout to Hume, ACT |
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Length |
14km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 20. A shorter day at 14km. We will spend 20 minutes or so outside John Barilaro’s office in Queanbeyan, sending a clear message about feral horse damage and meeting local supporters there. The walk continues on footpaths, a quiet bike path and a short stretch of bike lane on moderately-busy Lanyon Drive. Should finish in the industrial area of Hume before 2:30pm. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 23 Nov, Fri 8:00AM |
Heathcote circuit walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
300m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Helena S. |
We will descend from Heathcote Station down to Kangaroo Creek, up to Robertsons Knoll along Uloola Track, with a side trip to Peach Tree Trig and then on to Aboriginal site, continue down to Uloola Falls, and then off-track along Kangaroo Creek to short scramble up Bottle Forest Trail. Back to Heathcote Station. Tree roots, slippery surfaces, off-track and short scramble up Bottle Forest Trail. Some short ladders.
Location: Royal NP
Map: Royal NP Limit: 15.
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| 23 Nov, Fri |
Red Rock Creek & Woolpack Gap |
| Grade:6/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Numbers are strictly limited. Park at GR 342 178 on Wolgan Road. Walk north west, then north, then north east towards Woolpack Gap. Stay underneath the cliffs and use the Amphitheatres Pass to climb on top of the escarpment. Once on top, walk west to the lookout point at GR 341 203. From here, walk north east and down underneath the cliff line above Red Rock Creek, at around GR 342 210. Traverse underneath the cliff line all the way to Woolpack Gap, descend through the pass and walk back to the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 8.
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| 23 Nov, Fri 9:22AM |
Rodriguez Pass |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
650m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Evans Lookout, Horse Track then Rodriguez Pass to Govetts Leap. Possibility of catching a bus to Katoomba from Heritage Centre at Govetts Leap. Rough and steep.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15.
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| 23 Nov, Fri |
Save Kosci: rest day |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 21. As an option, the Canberra Bushwalking Club will offer one or two activities designed for the preferences of visiting Save Kosci walkers. Possibilities include Serenity Rocks in Tallaganda State Forest (1 hour drive, beautiful forest and ferns, viewpoint, 4 hours walking on track) or Orca Rock in Namadgi NP (1 hour drive, open woodlands beside a creek, steep climb with scrub, viewpoints, dramatic granite rock formations, 5 to 6 hours walking of which the last hour is on grassy track) or a couple of hours kayaking on Lake Burley Griffin. Own arrangements in Queanbeyan or Canberra. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 23 Nov, Fri 6:00PM |
Sydney’s World Heritage Matters |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
 Sydney is one of the few cities in the world that is surrounded by a world heritage area – the Greater Blue Mountains National Park. Learn about the history of this global achievement, its unfinished business and what current challenges it faces. Learn how the Blue Mountains was world heritage listed has inspired others to call for world heritage listing of their national park, including Royal National Park and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Learn why World Heritage listing matters, its rewards and challenges.
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| 24 Nov, Sat 9:00AM |
Lockley Pylon |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
400m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
 This is one of the best ridge walks in the Sydney basin. Views to die for!
Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15.
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| 24 Nov, Sat 8:00AM |
Manly to Avalon Beach |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
24km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
| Geoffrey.L |
As we enjoyed the 24km South Coast Walk last Sunday, we'll do another 24km coastal walk much closer to home. Expect spectacular scenery as we walk from Manly to Avalon Beach. You are welcome to finish earlier. There are many exit points. Slippery sections.
Map: Manly Limit: 15.
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| 24 Nov, Sat |
Save Kosci: rest day |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 22. There may be a rally or some interaction with federal politicians on this day – to be confirmed. Dinner provided for Save Kosci walkers on Saturday night by supporter(s) at a venue to be advised. Own arrangements in Queanbeyan or Canberra. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 24 Nov, Sat 8:00AM |
Sussex Inlet Kayaking |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
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Milton Branch |
| Helen M. |
 (Cancelled) Paddle Sussex Inlet to the mouth, then back up the inlet into St Georges Basin explore bays and creeks if wind and weather is kind. Or canals if weather requires. Bring morning tea and lunch. Sit in kayaks only. PFDs compulsory. Spray deck recommended. Contact leader essential.
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| 25 Nov, Sun 9:45AM |
Berowra Bewilderness Rogaine |
| Grade:4/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Ted W. |
| Berowra Bewilderness (Rivers, Rocks and Ridges).
Assembly: Berowra Community Centre, Gully Road.
Area covered: Bounded to the east by Cowan Creek and the west by Berowra Creek.
Run by NSW Rogaining Association (not an NPA activity).
Distance: Choice of 4 or 8 hour event.
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