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20 Sep, Sat 8:30AM |
Fitzroy Falls – West and East rim trails |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
430m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
   The West and East Rim tracks, which both start from the Fitzroy Falls visitor centre, offer 2 quite different vegetation types. As it's Spring time I think we can expect wonderful displays of the various flowering natives as we walk, and enjoy the many lookouts which both rim track can offer. Needless to say the views are incredible and I plan to see as much of this area as possible. I plan to do the West rim track before lunch and the shorter East rim track after our meal break with afternoon tea at the Burrow cafe situated at the visitor centre. slippery track in sections Location: Morton national park Limit: 20.
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20 Sep, Sat 8:00AM |
The Suspended Barbican |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
12km |
515m |
Sydney Branch |
Anton |
(Nearly fully booked) The Suspended Barbican is a large mass of fractured rock “suspended” from dramatic cliff lines and protects remnant rainforest within a deep chasm.
The Bushexplorers describe it as one of the top 10 walks in NSW - we will traverse a spectacular cliff line, descend, make our way through the hidden world and return up through the aptly named Ultimate Chute. It's certainly one of the great walks of stunning Mugii Murum-ban.
Expect great vistas, pagoda climbing, a hidden cave, and giant rock formations to squeeze through.
Very steep off-track ascents and descents. A long day with an early start requiring climbing the (in)famous Genowlan Fire trail, although we could drive up depending on the number of AWD/4WD vehicles in the group - TBC Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12.
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20 Sep, Sat 9:00AM |
Wolli Creek to La Perouse, Maroubra Beach and return |
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Length |
40km |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
John K |
 Register with leader by Thursday 18 September.
Grade 2. Medium pace. Mostly on cycle paths with approx. 3km on roads. Coffee break on the way.
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21 Sep, Sun 9:30AM |
Abrahams Bosom |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
|
Milton Branch |
Maureen & David C |
Commence at the car park at the end of Beecroft Parade, known as Coomies Walk. We can then do another circuit with visits to Lobster Bay, Abrahams Head and Whale Point. Plenty of time to explore Gosangs Tunnel and have a swim at the beaches.
Location: Currarong
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21 Sep, Sun 10:30AM |
Scotts Bay to Hobart Beach |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
|
Far South Coast Branch |
Gabrielle T. |
   (NEW!!!) Easy walk from Scotts Bay to Hobart Beach. This is a well signposted walk along the shores of Wallagoot Lake. There will be a detour along the walk due to flooding near Scotts Bay. At Hobart Beach we will meet an NPWS ranger who will give a presentation on the proposed works at Hobart Beach. Bring lunch. Walk detour due to flooding Location: Bournda National Park
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22 Sep, Mon 10:30AM |
Bundeena to Jibbon Head circuit |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
130m |
Sydney Branch |
Sophie A. |
  (NEW!!!) A delightful walk with beautiful scenery. Some street walking, Jibbon beach, bush, wildflowers, rock engravings.. about 8kms. Will probably get ferry back 2pm or 3pm. No need to book. Sand, rock and road walking in places. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N
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22 Sep, Mon 8:38AM |
Florabella Pass |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk bike tracks instead of roads to Florabella Pass track. After crossing Turtle Creek, we will climb up to Greens Pde Trail. We will visit Warrimoo Lookout before returning to Florabella Pass. Then walking to Blaxland Station via Pippas Pass. Creek crossings. Wet rocks could be slippery. Some rough sections. Location: Warrimoo Limit: 20.
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23 Sep, Tue 7:03AM |
Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401) |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
250m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B |
  (Fully Booked) (Date Changed) We have an opportunity to explore some of the best of the North Shore of Sydney Harbour.
Starting at Balmoral Beach with its little jetty and huge fig trees; to Middle Head to explore fortifications and cliff top views beyond the Heads; then through angophora trees to Georges Heights and barracks converted to artist studios; and on to Clifton Gardens for lunch. Then we will walk beside secluded bays to the navy memorials at Bradley’s Head. Then it is a short walk to Taronga Zoo for a Ferry to Circular Quay and trains home.
It all starts by boarding the first carriage on the Southern Highlands to Wynyard. A bus or taxis to Balmoral beach. After coffee we shall start our walk at about 10:30 am.
It takes about 4 hours and 45 mins including lunch and many stops along the way (but not for cafes or a swim). See what Arthur Streeton saw when he did some of his finest work.
- See the lizards, lorikeets, wrens and bush turkeys.
- Listen to the currawongs. Hear the waves, lapping at the shore.
- Enter the fortifications where microbats now live. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 20.
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24 Sep, Wed 9:17AM |
Bulgo Beach Rock Hopping to Werrong Beach |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
570m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Loan |
 (NEW!!!) Stanwell Park Station via the coastal views of Bald Hill and onto the start of Bulgo Beach Track on Lady Wakehurst Drive. Steep track down to the beach through thick coastal forest. After lunch at Bulgo Beach, rock hopping around 2 kms along the foreshore to Werrong Beach. The walk is timed to coincide around low tide. Return up to the Cliff Track and Otford Station.
Many thanks to Nigel Weaver who suggested this walk. A section of rock hopping (scrambling) along the foreshore.
Note Werrong Beach is a nudist beach.
If rough seas, the walk is subject to cancellation. Limit: 15.
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24 Sep, Wed 9:00AM |
Calgaroo Ramble |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
|
Milton Branch |
Fiona S. |
 An easy stroll along fire trails through McDonald State Forest, some remnant rainforest and crisscrossing of Gooloo and Bunnair Creeks. A bit of up and down, and you may get wet feet if the waters are high. Coffee afterwards at Yatteyattah. Location: McDonald SF
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24 Sep, Wed 10:15AM |
Point Clare to Gosford |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Sylvia C. |
 An easy level walk from Point Clare to East Gosford alongside Brisbane Waters via Fagans Bay and Point Frederick, with a visit to Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Japanese Garden. Then back to Gosford Station for return train. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please.
Location: Brisbane Waters Limit: 15.
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26 Sep, Fri 9:30AM |
Spring wonder walk 8: St Ives Wildflower Garden and Showground |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Kevin C. |
 We will take the Management Trail from the bottom of Kitchener Street, leading up to the Wildflower Garden. There are two sculpture displays on at this time, after viewing, we will have morning tea. Coffee can be purchased at the Information Centre where you can meet the snake and frilled-necked lizard, see the bush flower display board, look at the native plants for sale and meander around some pathways. We will then take the trail to St Ives Showground, which initially has a loose stone surface. There we can see TreeTops have a look around and have our packed lunch and then return to the WFG taking in a couple of different short trails.
Bring snacks and lunch.
From the WFG we will exit onto, and walk along, Mona Vale Road before crossing MVR to return by bus to the station or walk to Kitchener Road if you come by car. Limit: 10.
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27 Sep, Sat 8:30AM |
Linden firetrail~Turtle falls~Linden creek~Meeks falls~Peggys track and falls |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
5km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
What the walk lacks in distance it makes up for in features with 3 beautiful named waterfalls along the way and many others along Linden creek that whilst don't have a name are worthy of a visit! Expect some offtrack walking and boulder hopping along Linden creek between Turtle falls and Meeks Falls. rock hopping and offtrack Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 12.
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28 Sep, Sun 10:00AM |
Guerilla Bay to Barlings Beach return |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
|
Milton Branch |
Jos |
Leader to RSVP: Francie Phone: 0468 608 107
Meet at the carpark at Burrewarra Point (toilet at neighbouring caravan park). Walk along Burri Point Road, on a track over the headland, down the hills onto Franks (Rosebys) Beach (access only by walking), Longnose Point to the northern end of Barlings Beach then return. Bring 2 litres water, morning tea, lunch, rain gear if needed. Location: Guerilla Bay
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28 Sep, Sun 8:30AM |
Nattai NP: Bonum Pic |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
18km |
580m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Paul L. |
This walk has an exposed rock ridge with continuous views over the Nattai NP and Wollondilly River valley. A good pace required to complete this walk but still have time to enjoy the views. Out and back along the same rough track. Starting on a partly maintained National Parks track, then joining a fire trail before becoming a well trod foot pad that then joins the rock ridge. Bonum Pic is at the end of the narrow ridge. Cliff edges, rock scrambling, creek crossings and slippery rocks. Location: Nattai NP Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 12.
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29 Sep, Mon 9:34AM |
Kurnell to Cape Bailey ~ Wildflowers & Whales |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
John H. |
  (NEW!!!) A fabulous walk through massive groups of Flannel flowers, with wonderful coastal views. This is the peak time to see whales heading south with their calves and they tend to hug the coast. We follow the wild coastline south from Kurnell to the Cape Bailey Lighthouse on a combination of bush tracks, raised walkways and rocky cliff tops. The views are first class. Some people may choose to leave the walk at Cape Bailey and walk 9km to Cronulla.
Bookings open Wednesday 24th September, giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers. Rough track, in places and obstacles. Location: Kamay Botany Bay National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 20.
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29 Sep, Mon 9:16AM |
Water Nymph Dell |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
 Meet at WWF station. Walk around the lake. Then down to Water Nymph's Dell. Return to WWF station. steep, slippery, muddy, edges Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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30 Sep, Tue 9:30AM |
Ahearn’s Lookout (#210) |
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M. |
Ahearns Lookout provides spectacular views over the Nattai River and Mt Jellore.
From Wattle Ridge Rd car park, we will head off along the Nattai Ridge fire trail and then head up Rocky Water Holes fire trail. Just after passing the Starlight Trail, we will pick up a less defined track that will take us out to Ahearns Lookout for lunch. Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20.
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1 Oct, Wed 9:00AM |
Cunjurong Point |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
|
Milton Branch |
J&LWilkinson |
  From The Deli in Cunjurong we will walk down to Manyana Beach and go along the sand towards Manyana. We can follow the shoreline to Cunjurong Beach and check out some rock pools. Views of Green Island and Lake Conjola on the way. Rock hop to the boat ramp then follow the road back to The Deli for coffee. Limit: 12.
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1 Oct, Wed 8:45AM |
Martins Lookout, Lost World and Sharks Head Cave |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
750m |
Sydney Branch |
Bandula G. |
 (NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Paul Lynch Joint leader. Meet at Springwood Station. Take bus to the start of the walk at Farm Rd and walk to Martins Lookout. Descend to Glenbrook Creek, take the Link Track across the creek and up to Bunyan and then to Lost World. Descend from Lost World down to Sharks Head Cave, cross Glenbrook Creek again and walk to Perch Ponds, up Magdala Gully track to Magdala Falls, then up the track to old Yondell Track, then to Springwood Station either via Wiggins Track and Sassafras Gully Track or via Bee Farm Road. The change over from the train to the bus is very tight. It would be good to have cars to be able to drive to Martins Lookout. For experienced bushwalkers only. Rough, steep tracks, exposure and creek crossings. Location: Springwood Limit: 15.
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