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11 Sep, Tue 9:28AM |
Mount Annan Botanic Garden |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) A circuit walk of surrounding areas & gardens via roads & tracks, hilly sections. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus return to Macarthur & Campbelltown Stations.
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11 Sep, Tue 9:30AM |
The Boxvale Track |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
450m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Pamela W. |
A circuit walk which includes the Old Tramway Track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Rough tracks, creek crossings, slippery rocks and some steep sections. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20.
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11 Sep, Tue 10:51AM |
Wollongong Botanic Garden |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) ![Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity. Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pt.png) Ramble through Wollongong Botanic Garden, ups & downs. Bus return to North Wollongong, train to city.
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12 Sep, Wed 9:39AM |
Carlingford to Telopea |
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Length |
4km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) Downhill ramble Carlingford to Telopea.
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12 Sep, Wed 9:00AM |
South Pacific Heathland Reserve |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
Barry T. |
The South Pacific Heathland Reserve is a 14 hectare flora and fauna reserve on the cliffs above the rock platform between Rennies Beach and Racecourse Beach at the southern end of Ulladulla. As the southern limit of Sydney sandstone region it is a special place because of its diversity of local flora, birdlife, and spectacular heathland and panoramic coastal views. Whales may be seen from the viewing platforms during their migration seasons. The main feature is the Chris Humphries Nature Walk - an easy two kilometre walk on a gently undulating track. Nick de Jong has recently published a book detailing the fauna and flora to be found on the reserve and he will be accompanying us to share his extensive knowledge of the area. Coffee afterwards at the mysterious Mayan!
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13 Sep, Thu 7:48AM |
The Seven Creeks Way |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Sue W |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) ![Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs. Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/camera.png) Walk Map.
Good track, flowering plants and wildlife to Stokes Creek and return. Location: Dharawal NP Map: Appin 90291S
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13 Sep, Thu 6:00PM |
The Murray-Darling: A Web of Rivers, Wetlands & Flood Plains |
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Branch |
Janine K. |
![Talk | A talk or slide show presentation. Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/talk.png) ![Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training. Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/educational.png) The Murray-Darling Basin is a vast, complex and sensitive ecosystem that stretches from NSW to Queensland to South Australia. Its floodplains and wetlands provide some of the most important habitat for Australia’s waterbirds. These internationally significant wetlands are protected under the Ramsar Convention, a global treaty for the protection of migratory birds. However since the 1980s many of these important wetlands have seriously declined as a result of water over-extraction and altered flood regimes. Waterbird numbers have plummeted. Yet hope came with the flooding rains of 2010 and 2011 and gave a welcome reprieve for waterbird numbers. How can the Murray–Darling Basin be restored to health again?
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14 Sep, Fri 9:35AM |
Baltzer Lookout |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) Burramoko Ridge to Baltzer Lookout and views of Grose Valley and Hanging Rock. Mostly fire trail. May encounter cars up to the gate and bicycles on the trail. Possibility of doing the steep rough section for closer view of Hanging Rock. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 20.
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14 Sep, Fri |
Pagoda Spurs and Ravines south of Point Hatteras |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Park on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk on Point Hatteras Trail to GR 250 330; walk east100m, then turn south and explore the first spur to its end at GR 251 328; descend into the gorge to the east and walk up it to its end at GR 251 332. From here, move east and explore the second spur to its end at around GR 253 328. Walk NE, cross another ravine and attempt to gain a high point on the cliff edge at GR 255 330. Walk N from here to GR 255 333 above the W-E running gully; walk above the gully W to the trail. Re-connect with the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. 5M. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N
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15 Sep, Sat |
Ben Bullen SF |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
9km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Peter F. |
Great Dividing Range in Ben Bullen SF – Neubecks Valley – Snake Ridge – Hermit Lodge – Neubecks Valley. Return to cars on GDR.. Another nice walk in pagoda country. Fire trail, track, off-track, steep descent with loose surface, mild scrub. Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12.
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15 Sep, Sat 9:00AM |
Braeside Walk & Grand Canyon |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
500m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
Delightful mountain scenery whatever the weather. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 12.
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15-16 Sep, Sat (12:00PM)-Sun (16:00PM) |
Events at Ahimsa |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
![Talk | A talk or slide show presentation. Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/talk.png) ![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) The events at ‘Ahimsa’ provides a rare opportunity to visit the property and learn more about its background. There is no charge to attend.
The National Trust Marie Byles exhibition panels will be on display at ‘Ahimsa’ and tell the story of Marie’s extraordinary life and interests. The panels will be on display from 12 noon to 4pm on 15 and 16 September, and combined with a Sunday afternoon Spring wildflower walk in Pennant Hills Park organised by the Beecroft-Cheltenham Civic Trust followed by afternoon tea in the Hut of Happy Omen.
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15 Sep, Sat 10:33AM |
Parramatta to Westmead |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) ![Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity. Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pt.png) (Updated Details) Ramble through Parramatta Park to Cumberland Hospital Wisteria Gardens. Note: As the Fete is cancelled in 2018, please bring your lunch. Train return from Westmead.
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16 Sep, Sun 8:30AM |
Culburra & Wollumboola Lake |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
Helen M. |
A walk in two parts. First a 7.3km circuit around Orient Point via the ruined Crookhaven Lighthouse and Crookhaven Delta. Than a short drive before a 5.2km circuit via Wollumboola Lake, Penguin Head Lookout and Culburra Beach. Fabulous, varied views, many birds. Opportunity for Wednesday walkers to do first section only. Map: Crookhaven 90282S and Nowra 90283S
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16 Sep, Sun 9:30AM |
Waterways of the Illawarra 4: Stanwell Creek |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
280m |
Illawarra Branch |
Helen W. |
Explore Stanwell Creek from the mouth at Stanwell Park Beach into the rainforest and under the viaduct to the Wodi Wodi Track. Side trip up Mt Mitchell to look down on the route. Proceed to Stanwell Park Station and through the village back to the start. Steep track may be slippery. Scrambling over boulders not good for bad knees or in wet weather. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 15.
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16 Sep, Sun |
World Tour of Avalon |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
380m |
Sydney Branch |
Roger T. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) This is an annual event and not your normal suburban walk because it includes rock hopping, a cave investigation, off-track walking, 3 beaches, two nature reserves, a bat colony and both the Pittwater and Tasman Sea shorelines. Most of the walk is in the bush away from roads. Map: Mona Vale or a local street directory. Map: Mona Vale 91301S
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17 Sep, Mon 12:15PM |
Murray-Darling in Crisis |
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Branch |
Janine K. |
![Talk | A talk or slide show presentation. Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/talk.png) ![Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training. Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/educational.png) How can the rivers, wetlands and flood plains of the Murray-Darling Basin be restored to health? How can water be retained to ensure the river continues to flow through the driest continent on Earth? What must be done to end the illegal extraction of water? How can this life blood of the nation be saved into the future? Examine the controversy surrounding the illegal extraction of water from the Murray Darling Basin.
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