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| 15 Dec, Fri 10:00AM | The Alphabet series: F – Five Dock | ||||
| Length | 8km | 50m | Sydney Branch | ||
| (SWAG) Bob Rankin | |||||
    (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will walk through Five Dock, for most of the walk, and also Rodd Point, finishing in Haberfield. We will see some of Sydney’s Italian heritage, some great parks, and some interesting monuments. The walk will include the Christmas lunch for SWAG walkers, which we will have in Timbrell Park, adjacent to Livvi’s Cafe. You can bring your own lunch, or buy a panino or burger from the cafe - and a coffee, of course. Livvi’s is operated by a charity employing disabled people, deserving of our patronage. There is an opportunity early in the walk to purchase a treat for morning tea at Pasticceria Tamborrino, and an opportunity at the end of the walk to have a coffee or traditional gelato (pistachio is highly recommended) at Papa’s or San Silvestro in Haberfield. When registering, please indicate if you wish to contribute $10 towards a slice of Italian cake and prosecco at the lunch break - if enough say yes, leader will arrange for those agreeing to participate (minimum of 10 required). Location: inner West Limit: 16. View |
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| 16 Dec, Sat 8:00AM | Deep Pass Canyon and Split Rock | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 5km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
   (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Deep Pass Canyon is quite possibly the easiest wet canyon you can do and you can normally manage to stay dry for most of of this trip if you are agile. Even then you'll only normally get wet up to your waist.
There are no abseils but there are quite a few places where you need to haul yourself up short length ropes. Along the way you'll encounter many small and stunning waterfalls and cascades where a swim is certainly worthwhile experiencing! Before the canyon we will do a short sidetrip to the impressive Split Rock which has some interesting tunnels within its imposing structure. Rock scrambling and slippery bits.Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View |
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| 17 Dec, Sun 11:00AM | Christmas at Narrawallee Beach | ||||
| Milton Branch | |||||
| 32009 | |||||
| Optional: Snorkel, Float with Brigitte (BYO mask and snorkel). Matron Porter Reserve, near Hello Huey coffee van at the BBQ area at 12 noon for lunch. BBQ facilities available. BYO meat, salad, drinks, thermos and cups for tea and coffee. Our Milton Branch President, Paul will give a brief overview of 2023.
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| 17 Dec - 15 Jan, Sun-Sun | Mallee & Grampians 4WD & Bushwalking adventure – Re-scheduled | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
| Brian P. | |||||
   (Date Changed) Expressions of Interest sought for a four week adventure including plenty of opportunity for walking. It will operate as a tag-along (self-drive convoy) 4WD trip with new locations on most days. You may camp, attach a vehicle camper (preferred) or tow an off-road camper-trailer.
Mallee country, visiting Murray-Sunset NP, Big Desert Wilderness Park & Wyperfeld NP featuring a vast desert with saltbush flats and grassland plains scattered with sand dunes and the famous Pink Lakes are outstanding subjects for photography, with large numbers of emus, kangaroos, native birds, attractive woodlands and colourful spring wildflower displays.
Followed by The Grampians NP, spectacular mountain peaks and dramatic rock formations feature picturesque waterfalls, panoramic views and fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. Dramatic lookouts and a network of excellent walking tracks. The massive sandstone ramparts of the Grampians rear up from the western end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, reaching more than 1000 metres above the surrounding fertile plains. Known as Gariwerd by the local Aboriginal people, it has an indigenous history stretching back for thousands of years.
Location: Grampians NP, Wyperfeld NP, and Mallee country View |
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| 18 Dec, Mon 9:00AM | Blue Gum Forest with a twist | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 342m | Sydney Branch | |
| Janet R. | |||||
 Any new walkers please state your experience.
Bus 692H from Springwood to White Cross Road, Winmalee at 9 am. Walk to the grotto, Blue Gum Track and Shaws Ridge fire trail with a twist. Then tracks through to Winmalee Conference Centre, Leslie St to Winmalee shopping centre. Return bus 12:33 or 14:04. Option to drive. Some steep ups and downs.Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View |
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| 18 Dec, Mon 9:47AM | Hawkesbury River (Brooklyn) Christmas | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | 40m | Sydney Branch | |
| John H. | |||||
| Our walking group Christmas party, open to anyone who has walked with us this year. We are exploring Brooklyn before adjourning to the Anglers Rest for lunch. Booking essential, at least one week before. Lunch is at your own expense. Sunburn and tree roots. Some stairs. Limit: 20.
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| 20 Dec, Wed 9:20AM | Explore Ngula Bulgarabang Park (Radiata Plateau) | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 550m | Sydney Branch | |
| Bandula G. | |||||
| Car pool and drive from Katoomba Station to the locked gate close to Explorers Tree. Meander around tracks to a number of lookouts and passing Mt Elphinstone. Interesting undulating terrain with Rediata Pine trees. Cars required. Please indicate whether you will be driving. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings. Location: Katoomba Limit: 15. View |
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| 22 Dec, Fri 9:22AM | The alphabet series: B…Burnum burnum | ||||||||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |||||||
| (SWAG) Esther | |||||||||||
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| 23 Dec, Sat 9:00AM | Clovelly Beach Christmas Picnic | ||||
| Sydney Branch | |||||
| Mark G. | |||||
| This will be a good time to catch up with all your bushwalking friends and a chance to share some food and drink, go for a snorkel/swim and relax and enjoy yourselves!
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| 27 Dec, Wed 9:50AM | Walk and swim at Paradise | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 7.5km | 136m | Sydney Branch | |
| Janet R. | |||||
| From Woodford Station walk 3.5km to Paradise Pool. A break for a swim and a meal break. A lovely pool for a summer's day. Walk back to Woodford Station. Note: later train time. Fire trail, rocky steep down and steep up. Loose leaves. Open water: all care no responsibility. Could be hot. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba 89301S and Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View |
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| 27-30 Dec, Wed (08:30AM)-Sat (14:00PM) | Wheelers Hut – Derschkos Hut – Mt Jagungal – Round Mt Trackhead | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 50km | 800m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk in the Snowies in Summer is always like a breath of fresh air to the soul and body and on this walk we will endeavour to search out those places of beauty along the way from starting point of the Snakey Plain Trail all the way to Round Mountain Trackhead. The literal highlight is a daytrip from our campsite to the top of Mt Jagungal, arguably Kossies most charismatic peak! Also expect a bonanza of Summer blooms and swimming holes worth a dip, to name a few of the delights to be had on this walk. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Jagungal 85251S Limit: 8. View |
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| 31 Dec, Sun 6:00PM | The alpabet series: “F”..Fireworks | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Fully Booked) Leader: Philip WrightPhilip went to fireworks on NYE 2022. He said that he hasn't done that since his youth. He said that others might be interested in doing that in 2023. So he is happy to take a group to a not crowded secret spot to see the 9 pm fireworks. If you wish to have dinner before, meet at Canton Cafe at Dixon Street at 6 pm. If you prefer to just go direct to fireworks, meet outside the cafe at 7:30 pm. Please indicate your option on RSVP. Bring a drink (not glass) and snacks while we wait for the fireworks. After the fireworks, walk to Central to catch train or bus to go home, unless you wish to stay for the midnight fireworks to see the year away.. Limit: 12. View |
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| 1 Jan, Mon 10:00AM | Chatswood’s Blue Gum Creek | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
| Renate W. | |||||
| Start the year walking! Enjoy the magic of the bush along Chatswood’s hidden Blue Gum Creek!
This walk starts at Chatswood Station. Paths and streets lead towards Artarmon to pick up bush tracks down to Swaines Creek, then to Lane Cove River. From the river, the walk follows bush tracks up Blue Gum Creek. The return to Chatswood Station is via a short but steep road walk. Steps, creek crossings, slippery if wet. Location: Chatswood Map: Chatswood Limit: 14. View |
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| 2-5 Jan, Tue (08:00AM)-Fri (15:00PM) | Main Range – Snowy Mountains | ||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 45km | 650m | Sydney Branch | |
| Greg L. | |||||
| 4 days exploring the Main Range and surrounding areas of the Snowy Mountains. Great alpine walking, beautiful and unique lakes, grand views all round. Joint walk with Bush Club. Some very steep climbing. Extreme weather may occur. Full pack walk - fit and experienced walkers only. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Contact leader Limit: 8. View |
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| 3 Jan, Wed 8:30AM | Bungonia Gorge Red Track | ||||
| Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council | |||||
| Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | 630m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
| Paul L. | |||||
| Bungonia Gorge has vertical side in the section that we walk and is impressive in depth. With a drop of nearly 300 metres in a gorge which is 800 metres long and only 76 metres wide, is the deepest gorge in Australia. The track is well defined to and from the canyon and is a steep descent/ascent. The canyon itself has a boulder field that is a challenge and a delight to find ways over, under or beside the boulders. The creek has some pools as it exists the boulder field suitable for a swim or cooling off dip. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 8928-3N Limit: 12. View |
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| 3 Jan, Wed 9:12AM | Wentworth Falls Lake and Water Nymph Dell | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 260m | Sydney Branch | |
| Janet R. | |||||
| From WWF Station walk leisurely around WWF Lake. Then cross over to descend to Water Nymph Dell. Steep up and down. Return to WWF Station. Water. Steep and rough up and down. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
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| 5 Jan, Fri 9:30AM | The Suburbs Series of walk: Centennial Park to Bronte Beach | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Esther | |||||
| (Fully Booked) We walk from Centennial Park to Bronte Beach where you can have a swim. Points of interest: Centennial Park, Queens Park, Waverly Park, churches, waterfalls, Bronte Beach. Optional lunch at Bronte. Limit: 10.
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| 6 Jan, Sat 7:30AM | Glenbrook Gorge – Portal View Lookout – Tunnel View Lookout – Tunnel View Track – Glenbrook Creek | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 10km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| Glenbrook Gorge is truly a spectacular place and within its imposing sheer walls is a watercourse of great beauty with many swimmable pools and cascades to savour on a warm summer's sunny day! The last time I did this walk was in August when it was too cold to swim but hopefully we will be able to go for many a dip as we make our way down the gorge. The trip route/plan is to climb up to Portal Lookout and descend via Tunnel View Track. However, if it's going to be a hot day I'll simply return via the way we came, reversing our way back up the gorge. Rock hopping. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View |
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| 7 Jan, Sun 9:00AM | Washerwomans Beach Picnic | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Milton Branch | ||||
| Jon R. | |||||
| Leaders: Jon and Elaine Rigter. Walk distance: not too long! Join us for morning walk to Mermaid Pool. Afterwards enjoy your BYO picnic lunch with a swim or snorkel back at Washerwoman’s. Easy walking and a post Christmas catch up!
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| 8 Jan, Mon 9:30AM | Thornleigh to Eastwood | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
| Graham C. | |||||
| A pleasant walk at an unhurried pace through Pennant Hills Park down to join the Great North Walk en route to Terrys Creek near Browns Waterhole. We then turn off and travel down the beautifully shaded Terrys Creek to Eastwood Station. There is no need to book. Just turn up. Hazards are the usual uneven ground, stones, tree roots and some creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View |
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