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30 Oct, Fri 6:00AM Mt Victoria Circuit via Coxs Cave
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  400m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Starting at Mt Victoria Station walk to Coxs Cave, then along Dunns Leap Track to Hornes Point, Pulpit Rock, Bushrangers Cave back to the station. Steep and slippery sections, section of not well-marked track. Limit: 12. View

30 Oct, Fri 9:30AM Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 4
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  150m Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Nearly fully booked) Essential to RSVP by email. Include your member no, mobile no and emergency contact no. We will walk from Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads in sections. This week we walk from Chiswick to Drummoyne along the Parramatta River (encore). Attractions: Bill Fisher Reserve, Taplin Park, Brett Park, Nield Park, Leichhardt Park, Callan Park, King George Park, Iron Cove Bridge. Observe social distancing. Bring hand sanitizer.
Map: Parramatta River Limit: 13. View

31 Oct, Sat Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern
Grade:5/6 Length 6km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThis is a walk in the unprotected part of the Gardens of Stone region, currently threatened by coal mining. We will visit two stunning locations – Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern, starting and finishing on a fire trail off Sunnyside Ridge Road. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. All off-track. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Newnes SF
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

31 Oct, Sat 9:00AM Fairmont Resort – Sublime Point
Grade:5/6 Length 6km  400m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Fairmont Resort - Gladstone Pass - Lindemans Pass - Copeland Pass - Sublime Point. Calling all adventurous walkers! This is an exciting walk which takes in the very scenic Gladstone Pass with its patches of rainforest then onto Lindemans Pass before tackling the steep Copeland Pass with its ascent via a system of ropes which will give us access to Sublime Point. Rock scrambling on ropes and along the base of the escarpment. Slippery in places.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

31 Oct, Sat 8:30AM Minnamurra River
Grade:3/6 Length 12km Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Cancelled) Paddle from the river mouth past beaches, mangroves and bushland to Swamp Road and return. PFDs compulsory. Must have own kayak and transport. Limit: 16. View

1 Nov, Sun 9:00AM Harbour Circle: Part 4 Balmain East to Circular Quay
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  170m Sydney Branch
Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Nearly fully booked) Co-leader: Stuart Sew Hoy This is Part 4 of a 60 km, four-day walk, circling Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Harbour and Gladesville Bridges as its eastern and western points. This magnificent walk is focusing on the Harbour itself – the expanse of water, the bridges, islands, urban bushland and city skyline. The route winds along parts of the foreshore, into bays and on to headlands, through bush, along historic streets and over grand bridges. Part 4 starts from Balmain East Wharf and finishes at Circular Quay. View Esther's future walks Some slippery sections.
Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 12. View

1 Nov, Sun Nepal and Bhutan
Southern Sydney Branch
Helena S.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Postponed) Honey gatherers trek eastern Nepal near spectacular Annapurna ranges to view ancient dying tradition of harvesting honeycomb of the giant black bee, the largest bee on our planet, nestled on cliff walls. 15 day trip in November, moderate grade, homestay and tents. Leader will provide itinerary on inquiry. Cultural sensitivity a major prerequisite and a good level of fitness. We will visit World heritage sites in Kathmandu and then fly to Bhutan for a cultural tour 6 days, and climb up to Tigers Nest Monastery... Leader is organising trip with a reputable friend in Nepal who has a company that we have used over the years. Altitude for both Nepal and Bhutan will not be higher than approx 3200 metres. This is an overseas trip and own insurance required. Expressions of interest contact. Limit: 10. View

2-6 Nov, Mon-Fri A week away at Bundanoon
Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) Walks and outings in Southern Highlands. Staying in motel. Taking all COVID precautions. View

2 Nov, Mon Kelly Falls, Stanwell Tops to Stanwell Park
Grade:3/6 Length 6km  210m Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Travelling by a fast train and then a bus, we reach the Princess Marina Track to the beautiful Kellys Falls, set in bushland that is noticeably different to that around Sydney or the Blue Mountains. From there we walk around and see some of the wonderful views over the coast from Stanwell Tops before descending 150 metres to Stanwell Park Station for the journey home. Most of the walk is fairly flat except for the descent to Stanwell Park. Uneven and possibly slippery track surfaces and creek crossings.
Location: Stanwell Tops
Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 14. View

2 Nov, Mon 8:38AM Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:4/6 Length 11km  320m Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk from station, Valley Heights Fire trail, up a steep incline, along Greens Road Trail, down to Florabella Pass, along Pippas Pass to Blaxland Station. Observe Covid-19 social distancing, bring hand sanitiser etc. Note different start and end points. One very steep hill. Rough tracks.
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

3 Nov, Tue Fitzroy Falls – West Rim
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  150m Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) Fitzroy Falls West Rim  provide spectacular views of the main falls, Twin Falls, the Grotto and the valley between the two tracks. Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks, cliffs.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 16. View

3 Nov, Tue Fitzroy Falls- East Rim
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  150m Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) The less visited west rim of Fitzroy Falls offers a different perspective. In addition to spectacular views, it offers rainforest and a large variety of native flowers. Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks, cliffs.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 16. View

4 Nov, Wed 6:00AM Mt Hay & Fortress Ridge
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  350m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longJoint leader: Sheila Walker. Walk to Mt Hay and along Fortress Ridge visting caves along the way. Takes in some of the most spectacular views in the Blue Mountains. Steep and slippery sections.
Location: Leura Limit: 12. View

5 Nov, Thu Glebe heritage walk and Glebe Point foreshore
Grade:1/6 Length 5km Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.View Glebe buildings classified by National Trust, including Toxteth Park 1831, Old Court House 1889 and colonial architect Edmund Blacket’s family home Bindura 1857. Walk the foreshore path of Glebe Point. Flat walk, almost circular. Street parking. Combined NPA WEA Ramblers walk. Limit: 12. View

5 Nov, Thu 9:00AM Heathcote to Karloo Pool
Grade:2/6 Length 6km  320m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A lazy morning looking at the wildflowers and hopefully even taking some photographs of some birds.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

6 Nov, Fri 6:00AM Faulconbridge to Grose River
Grade:4/6 Length 17km  420m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) Joint leader Kris Moore. From Faulconbridge Station by car to the locked gate on Faulconbridge Ridge, then continue on the fire trail to the lookout for fantastic views, then climb steeply down to the Grose River. Return the same way. Steep and slippery sections. Two short rope assisted descent/ascent sections.
Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 12. View

6 Nov, Fri 9:30AM Jacaranda Walk No 1
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  200m Sydney Branch
Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Family | A trip that is planned to cater for children and their parents.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.(Nearly fully booked) It's the time of year when the streets of Sydney turn purple. We walk from Circular Quay to the Royal Botanical Garden, then catch a ferry to Milsons Point before walking to McDougall Street .  Then we walk to Luna Park, Wendy's secret garden before heading to Waverton Station. Limit: 12. View

6 Nov, Fri 1:00AM Mt Colah Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 18km  480m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longStarting at Mt Colah Station, a short walk along streets to get to the Gibberagong Track, walk along it to Bobbin Head and return to Mt Colah along the Birrawanna Trail. Steep, slippery and possibly muddy sections. Creek crossings.
Location: Bobbin Head Limit: 12. View

7-9 Nov, Sat-Mon Hefrons Hole and beyond
Grade:6/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA 3-day pack or base camp walk. This walk is full. Private property access permission has been arranged. Day 1: Drive to the locked gate at GR 315 765. Take all our gear from the cars and walk to the cave where we will camp for two nights. With a day pack, climb Merrits Gap, GR 326 791, and then Murder Mountain, GR 330 792. Descend north east towards Growee River, if time allows. Return back to the base. About 6 km, depending on the terrain. Day 2: From our camp site, walk west and use Spring Log Pass to climb Spring Log Ridge. Follow it north as far the time allows, then descend east into Paradise Gully or Growee River and return to camp. Depending on the terrain, could be about 12 km. Day 3: Break camp, take our gear and walk 1.5 km back on Growee Trail to about GR 320 773. Leave our gear and take the water for the day. Walk west on a rough trail for about 500 m, then, at about GR 315 775, climb and explore the ridge running north, north west as far as GR 302 797. From here, descend into a canyon like gully to the north east and attempt to negotiate it all the way back south east towards the start of the walk, adjusting for the terrain as necessary. Depending on the terrain, could be about 10 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Growee 89324S View

7 Nov, Sat 8:00AM Mt Victoria Falls – Burra Korain Flat – Grose River – Pierces Pass
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  600m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA walk of many spectacular waterfalls as well as some nice swimming holes on the Grose River for those you want to cool-off along the way, this route is full of beauty and something of interest to keep the most jaded walker happy! Steep sections of track: no bush bashing.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

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