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26 Feb - 3 Mar, Sun-Fri |
Car Camp- – Lake Conjola |
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council |
Grade:3/6 |
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Southern Highlands Branch |
Barbara B. |
![Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent. Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/camp.png) ![Swim | A trip that involves swimming Swim | A trip that involves swimming](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/swim.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) (Fully Booked) Note: Changed walk schedule due to closed tracks. A week of day walks in and around Lake Conjola.
Walks will include:
Day1 : Rusden Head & Florence Head LO's via Little Forest
Day 2: Didthul (Pidgeon House Mt) Walking Track
Day 3: Mt Bushwalker Track to Lookout to Ngaityung Falls
Rainforest walk from George Boyd LO/Granite Falls
Day 4: Narrawallee Inlet via Inland Cycad Forest. Narrawallee Inlet, Buckleys's Head & Return to Camp /
Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
Alternate long walk: Berrara Waterfall.
Afternoons: swims and kayaks.
Hazards: Unfenced cliffs, 1x steep climb. Location: Lake Conjola and Morton NP Limit: 20.
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27 Feb, Mon 9:22AM |
Golden Stairs to Furber Steps |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
450m |
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) Walk out along Narrowneck Trail and down the Golden Stairs. Follow Federal Pass to Furber Steps. Rough track in sections and plenty of steps. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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27 Feb, Mon 9:27AM |
Umina Beach |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Marilyn 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) ![Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate. Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COVID.png) Walk along the Umina shoreline from the Ocean Beach Surf Club, follow the track below the cliffs of Umina Point to Pearl Beach. Visit the Arboretum and, if time allows, head up to Green Point, before returning to Ocean Beach. Beach walking, bush tracks. Sand walking, creek crossings, falling rocks, cliffs, slippery if wet. Map: Brisbane Waters NP Limit: 14.
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27 Feb, Mon |
Wonder Caves and Maybe More |
Grade:5/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Limited numbers. The walk starts at Bowen Hill. From here, walk north on the ridge until about GR 716 017. Descend to the north east into Bowen Hill Creek, then traverse above the creek and/or walk in the creek upstream, exploring for caves and other features. Continue south as far as the time and energy allows, then climb back on the ridge and walk to the start. Partly exploratory. About 10 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8.
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28 Feb, Tue 9:30AM |
Flying Fox & Cooks Nose (#360) |
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
David 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) (Fully Booked) Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley. The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout, a wonderful lunch spot. On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views.
Hazards: Rough track often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout. Location: Barren Grounds NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20.
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1 Mar, Wed 9:07AM |
Helensburgh circuit walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
Jenny R. |
![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) ![Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate. Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COVID.png) From Helensburgh Station through Garawarra State Conservation Area. Mostly flat tracks with a few ups and downs, creek crossing, rough sections, minimal street walking. Ending back at Helensburgh Station. Beautiful bushland. Walking poles may be helpful. Leader will meet you at Helensburgh Station. Use station toilet on arrival. Book from one week prior to walk by email or text. A few muddy spots. Limit: 14.
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2-4 Mar, Thu-Sat |
Mt Jagungal Wilderness |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
40km |
600m |
Sydney Branch |
Graham C. |
![Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent. Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/camp.png) (Fully Booked) Unhurried Pace, Joint with Bush Club Inc. 3 day packwalk to the “Bushwalkers Mountain”, one of the “biggies” at over 2000m. A beautiful campsite on a high knoll surrounded by snowgums and overlooking the mountain and large snow plain.
Day 1-Walk in and establish camp.
Day 2-Climb Jagungal with daypacks only. (Luxury).
Day 3-Walk back to cars at Round Mt. FT gate.
This is a wilderness area and numbers will be limited.
Pls phone if unknown to leader. Location: Mt Kosciuszko NP Map: Toolong Range and Jagungal CMA
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2 Mar, Thu 9:00AM |
Sydney Olympic Park |
Grade:3/6 |
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50m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian 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) ![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) ![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) More chances to enjoy the birds. It's a rich area with many different habitats. Location: Sydney Olympic Park Limit: 12.
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3 Mar, Fri 9:03AM |
Lawson Park to Blue Mountain Track via Kent St fire trail and creek |
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
470m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Paul L. |
![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) An exploratory walk from end of Kent St fire trail down to creek and following down stream. Attempt to find exit to Blue Mountain trail from creek (steep section). Return via existing tracks to start at North Lawson Park.
The Kent St fire trail will be followed to its end and then a way found to the creek if it ends before then. At the creek either a way down stream will be found or the shorter creek passage towards Empire Pass track will be used. This is an exploratory walk to find condition of the creek and an exit from it to the Blue Mountains track. Worst case is a return back to Kent St fire trail.
Numbers strictly limited and good walking fitness required. Creek crossings and wet slippery rocks. Off track section, Location: Lawson Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 6.
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3 Mar, Fri 9:00AM |
The alpabet series: “C”..Canterbury to Concord West |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
![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) Leader: Lynne: C walk- Canterbury station to Concord West station via the Cooks River path and Bicentennial park. Plenty of shade. Possibility for lunch at the cafe in Bicentennial park or you can bring your own.
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5 Mar, Sun 8:34AM |
Harbour to Hawkesbury No 4: Berowra to Cowan |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
13km |
600m |
Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
![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 Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain. Section 4 is Berowra to Cowan. This point-to-point trail starts from Berowra Station.Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for birding, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Steep and slippery sections
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5 Mar, Sun |
Heathcote Circuit |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
240m |
Branch |
Carol 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) ![Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate. Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COVID.png) Heathcote Circuit via Kangaroo Creek: Heathcote - Karloo Pool - Kangaroo Creek – Engadine track – Bottle Bush Track – Heathcote.
Co-Leader Jenny Fisher. We will enjoy this lovely summer walk along Kangaroo Creek's rock pools, with ample time for photos & an opportunity for a swim. There is approx. 4 kms of off-track walking with some scrambling, rock hopping, creek crossings & rock platform walking, more challenging than previously due to recent flood water damage. This is a remembrance walk, one of the Jim series. One big climb after lunch, otherwise this is a beautiful walk. Limited numbers. Off-track sections, rock hopping and some scrambling, 6 fairly straight forward creek crossings. A 190m, solid climb out after lunch. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N
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5 Mar, Sun |
Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 26 – Windang to Shellharbour |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
150m |
Illawarra Branch |
Graham B. |
![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) (Updated Details) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series we will walk from Lake Illawarra entrance at Windang to Shellharbour (Junction) walking via pathways, beaches, rocky headlands and section of Killalea Regional Park.
Those from Sydney take South Coast train departing Central 07:29, Wollongong station change to bus No. 57 towards Shellharbour – request driver to stop north side of Windang bridge – arriving about 09:45. Walk starts at Windang bridge and finishes at Shellharbour Junction station.
Part of the Great South Coast Walk (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Limit: 15.
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5 Mar, Sun 8:30AM |
Picnic at Pickering Point |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Milton Branch |
Kevin R. |
![Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnic Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnic](/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/picnic.png) From Bhundoo Cottages walk upstream along the Clyde to where Dead Man’s Gulch Rd crosses the river for the first time. Stroll, explore, relax, skim stones etc. Real Billy tea will be served...and a sausage sizzle provided...so bring a cup (and whatever else you need for lunch!) Return mostly on the same route along the Clyde. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Grade 3/4: Medium. Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 15.
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6 Mar, Mon 9:01AM |
La Perouse to Cape Banks |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian 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) A loop walk around the northern side to Botany Bay incorporating considerable historic items as well as coastal scenery. Location: Kamay Botany Bay National Park Limit: 12.
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6 Mar, Mon 9:29AM |
Medlow Bath to Blackheath |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
350m |
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) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk the Wonderland Track and visit Marks Tomb. Follow the Great Blue Mountains Trail alongside the railway line. Visit Mermaids Cave. About half the walk is on trail or road. Steep and rough down to Mermaids Cave and back up. Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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6 Mar, Mon 9:50AM |
Middle Harbour to Inner Harbour |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
Renate 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) ![Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate. Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COVID.png) (Postponed) This walk starts on the Northbridge peninsula and finishes on the Greenwich peninsula. It follows bush tracks, paths and roads. From water level below Clive Park, Northbridge the route reaches water level again at Tunks Park; it follows Flat Rock creek up to Naremburn and crosses the watershed at St Leonards, descending once again to water level at Gore Cove Reserve, Wollstonecraft. Finally it crosses the Greenwich peninsula, finishing at the ferry wharf. Steps, bush tracks may be slippery if wet, creek crossings. Location: Lower North Shore Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14.
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7 Mar, Tue 9:30AM |
Old Argyle Rd – Bundanoon (#670) |
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
247m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Sue G. |
![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) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a circuit walk along Old Argyle Road into Penrose State Forest. Circle back through the forest crossing the upper reaches of Paddy’s River to return to Old Argyle Road.
Hazards: Rough track, creek crossings need sandals or alternative footwear. Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20.
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8 Mar, Wed 9:45AM |
Blackheath Cliff Top Walk from Evans Lookout to Govetts Leap, Cripps Lookout and Popes Glen |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
420m |
Sydney Branch |
Bandula G. |
![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) ![Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate. Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COVID.png) Meet at Katoomba Station, board bus 698 and travel to near Evans Lookout and start the walk. After passing Evans Lookout, walk along the Cliff Top Track to Govetts Leap, passing Bridal Veil Fals, and then along Pulpit Rock Track, passing several lookouts, Laws, Two Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Cripps, then Taylor Falls, Boyds Beach, and finally continue along Popes Glen Track to Blackheath Station. Some of these areas have only recently been reopened. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Blackheath Limit: 15.
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8 Mar, Wed 9:25AM |
Killalea Regional Park |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Illawarra Branch |
Margaret 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) ![First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness) First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/firsttime.png) ![Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace. Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/slow.png) (Postponed) A 2km walk through suburbia from the station (or meet at Kiosk) followed by a visit to the beautiful Killalea Regional Park. Check out the birdlife on the lagoon, walk the famous surfing beach and enjoy a coffee at the kiosk while taking in the view. Uneven surfaces, grassy slopes, sand. Location: Shellharbour Kiama Limit: 10.
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