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| 8 Feb, Wed 7:54AM |
Otford to Helensburgh via Lilydale |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
400m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Loan |
  (Updated Details) As the track to Burning Palms is closed, we will walk from Otford Station to Helensburgh via the Lilyvale Track. Crossing the Hacking River twice through dense forest (Adrian Jones' walk) up hill to Helensburgh Station. Mostly shady. Some steep and slippery sections. Creek and river crossing. A little bit off track.
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| 8 Feb, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mal |
 Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
Location: Emu Plains
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| 9 Feb, Thu 9:01AM |
Leacock Regional Park |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
   It's time to return to this Cumberland Plain woodland, see what is there, loop back and visit the Art Gallery at Casula Powerhouse (an exhibition on flight!) and, if tempted, join me for lunch at the Art Gallery. Limit: 10.
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| 10-12 Feb, Fri-Sun |
Kangaroo Valley Weekend – Music, Walking, Kayaking |
| Grade:1/6 |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
| Bob C. |
    Friday Drive to Kangaroo Valley. Book into Glenmack Caravan Park (Cabin or camping). Saturday morning walk around, explore area. Saturday afternoon/night attend Red Hot Summer Music festival Berry showground (Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, Troy Cassar- Daley, Vika and Linda Bull etc)
Sunday morning walk to Kangaroo River and hire kayaks. Kayak 5km downstream to Bendeela where you get picked up and bought back to town. Walk back to town for a late lunch at the Friendly Inn and drive home. You will need to organise your own accommodation and purchase music tickets. PFDs compulsory.
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| 10 Feb, Fri 9:00AM |
The Alphabet series :”N” North Wing of Art Gallery |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Philip Wright.
Walk from Circular Quay to Art Gallery via The Royal Botanical Garden. Explore the New building of the Art Gallery...The North Wing. Coffee and lunch are available at the North Wing.
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| 11 Feb, Sat 8:29AM |
Pisgah Rock – Erskine Creek Gorge – Jack Evans Track |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
 From the lofty heights of Pisgah Rock we will drop down into the incredibly scenic Erskine Creek Gorge which we will follow downstream, past some truly superb swimming holes, stopping of course for a dip. Cascade after cascade will be passed, along with dramatic overhangs and rock shelves. Then it's back up the excellent Jack Evans Track to the escarpment rim. Rock hopping.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Penrith 90303N
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| 12 Feb, Sun 7:00PM |
Bowens Creek North Canyon Upper Section |
| Grade:5/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
 Co-leader: Geoff Fox. No abseils but plenty of scrambling (use of rope), rock hopping, and short swims.
We will do the extended version, starting at Mount Wilson Road and exiting at the entrance to the Bowens Creek North Lower (abseiling) section.
Helmets are compulsory. Bring dry bags. Wetsuits recommended.
About 8 km. Canyon Grade 3.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 8.
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| 12 Feb, Sun 8:00AM |
Harbour to Hawkesbury No 1: Manly to Davidson Park |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
25km |
800m |
Sydney Branch |
| Geoffrey.L |
The Harbour to Hawkesbury bushwalk 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 1 is Manly to Davidson Park. Stunning coastal scenery along Manly Scenic Walkway. Pleasant walking along Middle Harbour & around Bantry Bay through Garigal NP
Early exit available at the Spit
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| 12-19 Feb, Sun (09:00AM)-Sun (17:00PM) |
Mount Kosciusko |
| Grade:3/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Spend a week in mount Kosciusko, staying in a luxury private lodge. The focus is on orchids, sightseeing and walking. Steep and slippery sections
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| 13 Feb, Mon 9:00AM |
Boat Harbour |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5km |
50m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
The waders might soon be getting ready to head home. Let's see how many are around and how many species we can find. Some soft, sandy walking conditions.
Location: Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10.
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| 13 Feb, Mon 9:29AM |
Bruce’s Walk from Medlow Bath to Wentworth Falls |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
440m |
Sydney Branch |
| Janet R. |
(Cancelled) From Medlow Bath station walk 5 km on road. Turn off to Bruce's Walk. Mainly tracks to north of Wentworth Falls. Final 2-3 km on road then partly around Wentworth Falls Lake. This walk was cancelled on 12 December due to inclement weather. Steep, muddy, rough sections.
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 10.
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| 13 Feb, Mon 9:30AM |
Cronulla Peninsula |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
120m |
Sydney Branch |
| Renate W. |
 The route from Cronulla Station to the East coast passes some of the colourful murals of Cronulla. The walk then turns south along the Esplanade, with ocean views changing from Cape Baily in the north to Jibbon Head in the south. As the path turns past Bass and Flinders Point the shores from Bundeena to Maianbar and further into Port Hacking come into view. From Hungry Point a combination of roads, parks and beaches leads north along Gunnamatta Bay back to Cronulla Station. Hazards: Laneways & roads, cliff edges, steps, sandy beaches.
Map: Cronulla Limit: 14.
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| 13 Feb, Mon 8:42AM |
Springwood Birdwood Gully |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
420m |
Sydney Branch |
| Janet R. |
From Springwood Station walk various tracks including Madeline Glen, track towards Tom Hunter Park, Lindsay Road and Birdwood Gully tracks. Ups and downs. Could be slippery, rough, steep sections.
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15.
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| 14 Feb, Tue 9:30AM |
Clover Hill Rd to Balancing Rock (#540) |
| Fully inside Shellharbour City Council |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
250m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Paul O |
(Fully Booked) Clover Hill Rd is a management track leading to a rough track down to the Macquarie Rivulet. After crossing the rivulet there is an indistinct track which leads to Balancing Rock and a lovely waterfall. Return is by the same route.
Hazards: Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections.
Location: Macquarie Pass NP Limit: 20.
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| 14 Feb, Tue 8:00AM |
Kayak Woronora River to The Needles (#K200) |
| Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
1m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Pamela W. |
| (Fully Booked) This year it's a different location. Bring your own kayak or rent. Book kayaks with Pamela by 4th February. From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:00am which is one hour earlier than normal departure time.
Hazards: Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Limit: 20.
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| 15 Feb, Wed 8:45AM |
Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra via Cowan Creek |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
300m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Paul L. |
This track has been closed for over a year and is scheduled to be open in February. Walking down to Cowan creek from Mt Kuring-gai, then the track to Berowra station. Final climb to the station to end the walk follows the small creek from Berowra. This walk is through bush and forest with views of Cowan creek. Hazards: Track had been closed due to land slip, repairs made, hope to see this section. May still have loose surface.
Location: Berowra
Map: Berowra Limit: 15.
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| 15 Feb, Wed 9:30AM |
Spit to Manly |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| Hildegard S. |
Walk from The Spit Bridge to Manly Wharf via Manly Scenic Walkway Track. Lovely harbour views. Steep sections, many steps, bush tracks with rough & uneven surfaces.
Location: Sydney Harbour NP Limit: 15.
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| 16 Feb, Thu 8:00AM |
Kiama To Gerringong Coastal Walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
| Barry T. |
| Starting Kiama, about 11 km (with possible option for those preferring shorter walks to join up in the early afternoon from the Gerringong side). Travel along one of the most spectacular coastal cliff top routes in the country. More details to follow closer to the time, including advice on transport arrangements. Limit: 12 from Kiama. Contact leader essential for meeting details.....subject to change. Limit: 12.
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| 17 Feb, Fri 9:30AM |
The Alphabet series : “O”..Oatley to Mortdale |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Philip Wright
Oatley Park is not the usual suburban park. It is full of surprises. We'll start from Oatley train station. Walk along Mulga Road to Oatley Park. Have morning tea at The Castle. Walk down to the Jewfish Bay walk skirting Lime Kiln Head all the way to Lime Kiln Bay. Cross the bridge to the wooden boardwalk at the mangrove to The Wetlands. Climb to Oatley Bush Playground to Webster Lookout and walked back to Jewfish bay before walking back to Mortdale station. We might see Orchids and wetlands inhabitants.
The locals swear by the coffee shop at the station. We meet at the coffee shop. Come early if you want to join me for a cup of coffee. After walk, there are options for lunch at Mortdale. Steep and slippery sections
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| 18 Feb, Sat 9:15AM |
Cycle Cronulla to Fox Studios return |
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Length |
62km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Rob G. |
 Cycling via Brighton Le Sands and return to Cronulla. Mostly on cycle lanes and cycle paths. Meeting at 9:15 am for a prompt 9:30 am start. Coffee along the way, lunch at Fox Studios. Returning to Cronulla by approx. 3:30 pm. Meeting at 9:15 am for a prompt 9:30 am start. Must be confident riding on roads.
Must book in with leader. When contacting leader please provide Full Name, Mobile Number, Emergency contact details, Name of Club (s) & membership number (where applicable), First Aid Yes/No.
Must bring spare tube (s) and repair kit. No Helmet No Go!
Limited numbers.
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