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| 25 Jan, Sat 10:21AM |
Brighton-Le-Sands – Ramsgate – Sandringham |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
     Streets, parks, ups & downs, water views. Swim at Sandringham Baths. Dropout points available. Bus return to Kogarah, coffee at Kogarah, train return to city.
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| 25 Jan, Sat |
Clean up day |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Yuri Bolotin is organising another clean-up day - this one is in Bilpin, the village where they live, for the Wollemi Wilderness Cabins.
This place, one of Bilpin's tourist attractions, has sustained extensive damage during the fires, with most of its grounds severely burnt. We are trying to help them to restore as quickly as possible, to bring people back to Bilpin and to the rest of the Blue Mountains.
You are invited to join Yuri to spend a day as a volunteer to help clean up after the fires. There is much to do and only very limited resources. We will be guided by Lionel Buckett, who runs the Wollemi Wilderness Cabins.
No special skills are required. You need to bring a good spirit, an open mind and a pair of hands.
Note this is not a club activity. Everyone volunteers on their own accord.
Please let Yuri know if you would like to join him, and he will get back to you with the logistics.
You can see Lionel's place here, before the fires: www.wollemicabins.com.au
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| 25-27 Jan, Sat (08:00AM)-Mon (15:00PM) |
The Mighty Morong Deep |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
16km |
700m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
 (Cancelled) If you want the ultimate river trip you simply can't go past the mighty Morong Deep! This is an incredibly beautiful section of the upper Kowmung River populated by numerous cascades, cool refreshing giant swimming pools and slabs of pink granite which is perfect for scrambling over, sunbaking on and allowing perfect grip as you explore your way down the river. In short, having the time of your life! Add to this the real chance of bagging a wild trout and some lovely campsites and you have all the attributes for an amazing experience worthy of saluting the Australia Day weekend in style! The walk involves walking down into the deep via Megalith ridge,establishing a basecamp at a loverly grassy campsite then exploring with day packs the Kowmung river upstream into the Morong Deep and downstream too which has a completely different character. Lots of rock scrambling.
Location: Kanangra-Boyd NP
Map: Kanangra 89303S, Shooters Hill 88302S, Gurnang 88291N, and Yerranderie 89294N Limit: 12.
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| 25 Jan, Sat 8:00AM |
Waterfall Station to Heathcote Station |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
Waterfall Station - Uloola Track - Robertson knoll - Kangaroo Creek - Engadine Track - Heathcote Station. A wonderful walk with a huge variety of habitats including patches of rainforest, heathland and open woodlands plus a superb lunch spot in Kangaroo Creek, an ideal place for a refreshing swim. The walk is public transport friendly too.
Location: Royal NP
Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 20.
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| 26 Jan, Sun 9:00AM |
Australia Day Walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
31km |
700m |
Sydney Branch |
| Esther |
RSVP not required but appreciated. Walk from Circular Quay to Manly, OR as much as you wish. There are many exit points. Most people walk to Balmoral which is about 16km. Australia Day Celebration. This is the fourth year we are doing this walk to enjoy the fun Australia Day Celebration. See aerial display, water activities, festivities. Stop for swimming at various beaches. If you arrive early, you may be able to get free sausage sizzle and coffee at the Rocks area before the walk. Steep and slippery sections
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15.
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| 26 Jan, Sun 10:32AM |
Circular Quay – Taronga – Bradleys Head |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
2km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Leader to be decided on day of the walk. Harbour side tracks. We’ll watch Harbour Festivities along the way and lunch at Bradleys Head. Return to city from Taronga Wharf.
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| 26 Jan, Sun 8:59AM |
Minnamurra – Bombo – Kiama |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
A delightful coastal walk from Minnamurra South to Kiama via the rugged headland of the Boneyard. Expect the odd swim or two depending on the weather. If time permits we can wander down to look at the blowhole before catching the train home. Rock hopping along the coast.
Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 20.
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| 27 Jan, Mon 9:45AM |
Watsons Bay to Rose Bay |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
83m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) John H. |
Escape the heat of the mountains and enjoy this cooler walk with its spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. We will walk from Watsons Bay to Rose Bay via South Head and Nielsen Park, where there will be time for a quick swim in the netted harbour pool. It includes some street walking. Note: This day is a public holiday. Quite a few stairs in places.
Location: Sydney Harbour NP
Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20.
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| 28 Jan, Tue 9:30AM |
Carrington Falls Budderoo National Park |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
200m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Joan L. |
(Cancelled) Carrington Falls and Stevos Track followed by a short drive to access Nellies Glen and Missingham Lookout. There will be an opportunity to swim at Nellies Glen. Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water.
Location: Budderoo NP
Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20.
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| 28 Jan, Tue 10:00AM |
Harbour South Shore |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Fran C. |
| Walk through Darling Point to McKell Park, then around Double Bay to Murray Rose Pool for swim and lunch. Optional extension to Point Piper and Rose Bay. Bus or ferry return.
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| 28 Jan, Tue 9:00AM |
Lake Illawarra |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
10m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
 Foreshore walking in a loop around the Windang area; the entrance to Lake Illawarra. Up to 75 species of birds have been spotted here so it is worth bringing a camera and a long lens.
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| 28 Jan, Tue 9:15AM |
North Sydney |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Milsons Point Station via Reserves & Bays. Steep sections, many steps, rough bushtracks. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day.
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| 29 Jan, Wed 9:30AM |
Ettalong to Patonga |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
| Marilyn C. |
Coastal tracks, some steep and rocky, beach walking. Walk from Ettalong to Patonga round the coast. Lunchtime swim at Pearl Beach. Finish at Patonga to catch bus back to Woy Woy. If hot, we'll walk back to Umina Beach and catch a bus back to Woy Woy.
Location: Brisbane Water NP
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| 29 Jan, Wed 3:00PM |
South Coast Islands 7 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Milton Branch |
| Mike J. |
 O'hara Island, Dawsons Island and Granite Rock. From the NPWS car park at Pretty Beach, walk south along the beaches and around headlands past O'Hara Island, Dawsons Island and Granite Rock (we will call it an island). Return along the beach for an evening bbq at the Pretty Beach picnic area. Bring your own meat or veg alternative and salads to share. We will organise the cooking necessities. This is an opportunity for those intimidated by the climb over Mt Durras to experience part of this iconic walk. NPWS park entry fees apply.
Map: Kioloa 89261N
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| 30 Jan, Thu 9:16AM |
Strickland House, South Head and Watsons Bay |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Suzanne |
 Mostly (a few streets) along Sydney Harbour on the Heritage Foreshore Track which takes in scenic beaches and Sydney Harbour views, historic gun emplacements to the distinctive red and white striped Hornby Lighthouse. Uneven surfaces and steps.
Location: Sydney Harbour
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| 31 Jan, Fri 9:06AM |
Bullaburra to Lawson |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Janet R. |
Bullaburra Station, Dantes Glen, Empire Pass, Echo Bluff, Lawson Station. Rough, steep in places, some edges.
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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| 31 Jan, Fri |
Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon |
| Grade:5/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
| Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6.
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| 1 Feb, Sat |
Kayaking Port Davey/Bathurst Harbour |
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Branch |
| jcrocker |
 Expressions of interest are sought for a kayaking trip of about a week's duration in Port Davey/Bathurst Harbour in SW Tasmania for February or March 2020.
The plan would be to fly from Hobart to Melaleuca, and a folding kayak, suitable for air transport, would be an advantage. It is possible to take a conventional kayak into Port Davey on a charter boat, but the trip around the southern capes of Tasmania is recommended only for those with good sea legs. A number of shops in Australia sell folding kayaks, and hire arrangements may be possible.
Once there, the plan would be to explore as much of the area as the weather conditions permit. February and March are the least windy months, but very strong winds may occur at any time. However, the area has many sheltered inlets and it should usually be possible to find some protected water to paddle.
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| 1 Feb, Sat 10:08AM |
Maroubra – Coogee |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Maurice F. |
| Streets, parks, ups & downs, water views following the coast. Swim.
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| 2 Feb, Sun 9:00AM |
Sussex Inlet to Swan Lake |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
| Denise D. |
Walk via riverside paths, sand dunes, rock platform & Cudmirrah Beach to reach Swan lake. Lovely views across inlet & ocean. Meet leader at Sussex Turnoff car park.
Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S
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