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| 15 Nov, Thu |
Save Kosci: Tallong Memorial Park to Long Point on the Shoalhaven River |
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Length |
12km |
450m |
Branch |
| General Community Event |
   Save Kosci walk: day 13. 12 kilometres, descending 450 vertical metres. 8 fairly level kilometres on back roads to the Long Point car park. Then, saying a temporary farewell to the support cars, 3.5 km on NPWS walking track with dramatic views, down steeply to the Shoalhaven River to camp among the giant casuarinas and optionally have a swim. This section of the walk is carry-everthing. Despite the descent, this off-road route is the shortest way south for us from Tallong. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 15-16 Nov, Thu (07:30AM)-Fri (15:00PM) |
Tallong-Long Pt-Bungonia |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
23km |
450m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Sam G. |
From Tallong via Long Point to overnight camp at the Shoalhaven River. Ascend Mt Ayers track and Green Track to Bungonia SRA.
Note: In support of 'Save Kosci: Save the Kosciuszko National Park from wild horses and other feral animals'. Participants are asked to register or donate min. $12 at https://savekosci.org/
Location: Morton NP
Map: Wingello 89284S, Caoura 89283N, and Bungonia 88282N Limit: 8.
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| 16 Nov, Fri |
Capertee Creek Gorge and Mount Dawson |
| Grade:6/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Park at GR 420 250 and walk up Capertee Gorge all the way to the non-negotiable waterfall at GR 387 242, checking out an interesting short canyon and tunnel just before that point. Now, walk back a few hundred metres, climb out on the northern side and walk to Mount Dawson. From there, head east to a pass at GR 393 238 and come back down into the Capertee Creek Gorge. Keep under the cliff line this time, whilst making our way back. The first section is through private property; access has been arranged. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S
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| 16 Nov, Fri 8:21AM |
Lindeman Pass to Gordon Falls |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
9km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
 Leura Cascades. Linda Falls. Lindeman Pass to the base of Gordon Falls. Return the same way. Rough track. Mud. Slippery wet rocks. Rock scrambling. Short eroded section with some exposure.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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| 16 Nov, Fri |
Save Kosci: Shoalhaven River to Bungonia NPWS campground |
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Length |
11km |
450m |
Branch |
| General Community Event |
 Save Kosci walk: day 14. 11 kilometres, ascending 450 vertical metres. The first 8 km are off-road – along the Shoalhaven (no track), then up the Mt Ayres track, then across the tops on the ‘Green track’ to the NPWS campground. Lunch and possibly a siesta at the campground. Then an afternoon walk of 3.5km to take the edge off the next day, which otherwise would be a long day. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 17 Nov, Sat 9:30AM |
Four canals and a greenway |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
40km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Rob & Jayne G. |
 Enjoy water views, riverside pathways, inner-city haunts & joints. Cycle Cooks River Canal, Lewisham, Haberfield, Lilyfield, Newtown return to Wolli Creek. Some traffic, but mostly cycle paths and quiet streets. Must be confident riding on the road. One big hill and some ups and downs. Bring water and sun cream. Can bring morning and afternoon tea, or plenty of places to purchase along the way. Lunch at Newtown. No helmet no-go. Finish between 3 – 4pm.
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| 17 Nov, Sat 10:00AM |
Meadowbank to Sydney Olympic Park |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
8.5km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
  Meadowbank - Parramatta River - Sydney Olympic Park. Streets, parks, cycleways, ups and downs, lots of water views. Dropout point near Silverwater Bridge (5.5km). Coffee at Pierpoint Shops, ferry return to city.
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| 17 Nov, Sat |
Save Kosci: Lookdown Road to Jacqua Road, Quialigo |
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Length |
23km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 15. Today is the first day of ‘big sky country’ walking. 22.5km, mostly level or uphill. Via the Lookdown Road (fairly quiet), Oallan Ford Road (busier, but reasonably wide verges, 4.4km) and then the quiet Lumley Road. Day’s end is the junction of Lumley Road and Jacqua Road. The support car(s) will then drive back to the NPWS Bungonia campground. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 18 Nov, Sun 10:30AM |
Alexanders Hut Loop |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Far South Coast Branch |
| Gabrielle T. |
Meet at Nunnock Camp Ground. Cattleman's link track, off Packers Swamp Rd.
Location: Tantawangalo
Map: Glen Allen 87241S
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| 18 Nov, Sun |
Bar Point Exploratory |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| Roger T. |
Bar Point is an isolated riverside settlement on the Hawkesbury River in Popran National Park. The proposed route of the Great River Walk runs through this settlement. The route options have never been fully explored due to the remoteness of the area. So this walk is designed to fill in the gaps in our knowledge and explore the area, particularly a possible link between Bar Point and Big Jim Point. It will be an adventure.
Location: Popran NP
Map: Cowan 91304N and Gunderman 91313S Limit: 15.
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| 18 Nov, Sun 8:00AM |
Clyde Gorge |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
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Milton Branch |
| Kevin R. |
Follow Clyde River along Deadmans Gulch Road upstream from Yadboro into the Clyde Gorge for a sausage-sizzle lunch and real billy tea near a quiet bend in the river. There is a great swimming hole if it is hot. Return by the same route. Four river crossings. BYO bread and cup.
Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 10.
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| 18 Nov, Sun 8:00AM |
Garigal NP to Morgan Rd |
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Sydney Branch |
| Conny H. |
 Explorative walk with plant ID and weeding at end of track. Please bring gloves. Allow 3.5 hours.
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| 18 Nov, Sun 9:00AM |
Kiama Coast Walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
24km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Geoffrey.L |
 Minnamurra to Gerrigong. Jointly led by Geoffrey Lee and Ping Xie. A stunning 24 km pathway accompanying our sparkling coastline. The spectacular walk begins at Minnamurra and wanders past headlands, rivers, beaches, Kiama town centre up to Blowhole Point then on towards the Little Blowhole passing more beaches and bays before winding up at Werri Beach. The last 6 km between Loves Bay and Werri Beach is particularly blessed with its own rugged and untouched natural beauty. Keep an eye out for whales, sea eagles and hawks. https://kiama.com.au/kiama-coast-walk Slippery sections. Limit: 12.
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| 18 Nov, Sun 9:38AM |
Minnamurra to Kiama |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Esther |
Jointly led by Graham Burgess and Esther Chow. This walk is in conjunction with the 24 km walk led by Geoffrey and Ping. We start together but finish at Kiama while the energized group continues to Gerrigong.
We start from Minnamurra to Blow Hole Point and it takes about 3 hours. We'll pass Jones Beach, Cathedral Rocks, Bombo Beach and KiamaHarbour on our way to the famous blowhole.
Other attractions include the Boneyard and the Spring Creek Wetlands. Near the blowhole is the 1881-built Pilot’s Cottage Museum and the heritage-listed Kiama Lighthouse. The trail also takes us past the Kiama Golf Club, which charms with panoramic views, a restaurant and an 18-hole course. No need to contact leaders. Slippery sections.
Location: Kiama Coast
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| 18 Nov, Sun |
Save Kosci: Jacqua Road to Tarago |
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Length |
26km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
 Save Kosci walk: day 16. The second day of ‘big sky country’ to reach Tarago. Though the walking is mostly flat, even a little elevation gives pleasant views left and right, including views to the distant Budawangs and Mt Palerang. Pass the dry lake bed called ‘The Morass’, one of the Bathurst Lake group. For most of the day, on Lumley Road, traffic is limited to about 1 vehicle every 20 minutes. A long day at 25.6 km but the terrain makes it easy to get into a good pace. Overnight at The Loaded Dog, Tarago, an old country pub full of character. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 18 Nov, Sun 9:30AM |
Waterways of the Illawarra 5: Fairy Creek |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Helen W. |
Follow Fairy Creek (when we can see it) from the lagoon through central areas of Wollongong to the slopes of Mt Keira. Some hazards created by concrete and gabion modifications and dumping.
Map: Wollongong 90292S Limit: 15.
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| 19 Nov, Mon 8:50AM |
Linden to Woodford |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
(Updated Details) Kings Cave, Paradise Pool then up to Woodford Station. Track is rough in places.
Location: Woodford
Map: Katoomba 89301S and Springwood 90304S Limit: 20.
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| 19 Nov, Mon |
Save Kosci: Tarago to Merigan Homestead |
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Length |
19km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 17. At 18.8km a shorter day, with the highlight being a catered afternon tea at historic Merigan Homestead. We vary 3km from the most direct route, in order to avoid extended narrow verges on the Tarago-Bungendore Rd. Instead the route follows the Braidwood Road for 8.4km (less busy than the Kings Hwy and better verges), then takes the quieter Mt Fairy Road, initially sealed but later gravel, for a 7.6km wander though a varied rural landscape with pleasant views. Arriving at Merigan Homestead, around 2:30pm, we meet a bunch of local walkers for afternoon tea & a short talk on the station’s history by the owner Tim de Mestre. Then join the local walkers for 2.7km on farm road through an avenue of deciduous trees to the Merigan boundary, with a good viewpoint on the way. Return the 2.7km to the homestead in the support car(s). Overnight at the homestead, either very comfortable accommodation in the renovated ‘Maids quarters’ indoors, or camping. Dinner is roast local lamb and salads at $15.50 a head. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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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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