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30 Dec, Fri 10:08AM |
The Alphabet series :”W” Watsons Nay |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
![Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnic Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnic](/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/picnic.png) ![Swim | A trip that involves swimming Swim | A trip that involves swimming](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/swim.png) ![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) ![First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness) First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/firsttime.png) ![Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity. Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pt.png) Leader: Philip Wright:
A short walk around Watsons Bay, South Head, The Gap Bluff and Green Point. Finish with a swim at Camp Cove Beach and have Fish and Chips at Doyles, Ferry back to Circular Quay
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31 Dec, Sat 6:45PM |
The alpabet series: “N”..NYE fireworks |
Grade:1/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
![Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnic Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnic](/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/picnic.png) Leader: Philip Wright. As this is a very late notice, RSVP is extended to 5 pm on day of event. It has been a while since we ventured to see the NYE fireworks. To make it easy, have dinner in Chinatown and then head to pyrmont to watch the 9 pm fireworks. It is not too hard to get home then.
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2 Jan, Mon 10:00AM |
Cooper Park |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
Renate W. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) ![Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate. Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COVID.png) This short walk, with its hills and steps, provides an opportunity to walk off the Christmas lunches and recover from the New Year festivities! Cooper Park and Harbourview Park are surprising remnants of the east coast bush, now surrounded by busy suburbs. From Bondi Junction station the walk descends into Cooper Park, climbs up to Bellevue Hill Park, then sidles along the tracks on the northern side of Cooper Park, before the final climb through Harbourview Park to Bondi Junction Station. Flights of steps, well formed bush tracks may be slippery if wet. Location: Eastern Suburbs Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 14.
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2 Jan, Mon 8:38AM |
Valley Heights to Blaxland |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
240m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) From Valley Heights Station walk tracks to Sun Valley. Then Rosenthal Lane, Fitzgerald track near Cripple Creek. Past Spurwood Trail. Tracks up to Blaxland Station. Rough, steep, slippery if wet. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15.
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2 Jan, Mon 9:13AM |
Wentworth Falls to Bullaburra |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) (Cancelled) From WWF Station walk around WWF lake. Proceed to start of Bruce's walk and continue down. Finish at Bullaburra Station. Water, rough, steep ups and down, slippery, ladders. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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2-7 Jan, Mon-Sat |
Wheeler’s Hut to Kiandra |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
70km |
800m |
Sydney Branch |
Greg L. |
![Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel. Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.](/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/accomodation.png) ![Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent. Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/camp.png) Tooma Rd. - Wheeler's Hut - Derschko's Hut - Mackey's Hut - Brooks Hut ruin - Tabletop Mt. - Kiandra. Extended 6-day pack walk, medium hard, big climbs, optional side trips, on and off-tracks. A hard but rewarding and interesting walk. Visit old goldfields, climb Mt. Jagungal, walk on tracks as well as off-tracks in unique alpine country. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Contact leader Limit: 8.
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4 Jan, Wed 8:45AM |
Springwood circuit via Glenbrook Creek and Sharks Head Cave |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
420m |
Sydney Branch |
Bandula G. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) ![Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate. Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COVID.png) (Fully Booked) WALK CHANGED. From Springwood Station, join the Magdala Gully track, turn off to the right, walk along Valley Rd, then Sassafras Gully Road on to Sassafras Gully Track on to Victory Track down to Glenbrook Creek where we will have morning tea and if you want to get into the water to cool off. Continue along the track to Perch Ponds and up to Sharks Head Cave for Lunch and return via Magdala Gully Track to Springwood Station. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Limit: 15.
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6 Jan, Fri 9:00AM |
The Alphabet Series: “P”…Parramatta History Walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) From Parramatta Station we follow streets and walk through parkland to see some early Australian Colonial History and more recent history.
The leader's comments will be brief.
There are numerous notice boards to view and some buildings that may be open for inspection IF walkers so wish. Entry fees may apply.
Street crossings. Cyclists on walkway/cycleways. Location: Parramatta Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 20.
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7 Jan, Sat 8:00AM |
Tarpien rock~Prince Henry cliff walk~Leura Cascades~Leura Forest~Federal Pass~Golden Stairs~Cliff Drive |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) This is a walk all on tracks that will take us to numerous lookouts, waterfalls and places of interest,
including the stunning Leura Forest,the gorgeous Leura Cascades and finishing on Cliff drive,which will be accessed by the new Narrowneck walkers track. lots of steps Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S
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8 Jan, Sun 8:00AM |
20km plus walk series : Circular Quay to Bondi Junction |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
30km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) Highlights:
- Water front
- Botanical Garden
- Expensive real estate of Sydney
- Rose Bay Heritage walk
- Strickland House Estate
- Parsley Bay Reserve
- Nudist beach
- Southhead
- Lighthouses
- The Gap
- Spectacular Sydney Harbour views
- Spectacular landscape
- World famous Bondi Beach where you are invited to have a drink to cool down.
Steep and slippery sections.
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8 Jan, Sun |
Tootie Cascades via Long Ridge |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
![Swim | A trip that involves swimming Swim | A trip that involves swimming](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/swim.png) Early start. Swimming opportunities along the way. Private property access has been arranged. Leave a few cars at GR 813 011 on T3 Trail and drive to the near end of Long Ridge Trail, GR 790 996. Walk north west and descend Long Ridge Knife-edge to Tootie Creek via Tootie Arch and Sombrero Hat Cave. Follow Tootie Creek downstream for about 4 km, until Tootie Cascades. Take the ridge to the south east to join with T3 walking track and from there, with the cars. About 9 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S
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9 Jan, Mon 8:25AM |
Duck Hole to Blue Pool |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
270m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) (Fully Booked) Walk to Station St and descend to Duck Hole. Cross over Glenbrook Creek beyond Kanuka Brook. There is no track, but we follow Glenbrook Creek down to Blue Pool. Glenbrook Creek is crossed here. Return to Glenbrook Station. Quite a long section of off track. Crossing Glenbrook Creek could involve a small leap. Wet or sandy rocks can be slippery. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith
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9 Jan, Mon 10:00AM |
Little Digger Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
180m |
Sydney Branch |
Renate W. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) ![Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate. Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COVID.png) (Updated Details) This walk takes tree lined streets to the east of Roseville, then follows tracks to Middle Harbour before returning uphill via Moores Creek and the delightful Little Digger track and returns to Roseville. Hazards: Steps, creek crossings, slippery if wet. Location: Roseville Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 14.
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9 Jan, Mon 9:42AM |
Little Zig Zag |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
420m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) (Cancelled) Nothing to do with railways, it was an 1876 pass down to the Kanimbla Valley. Note 420m ascent and descent. Walk feels longer than 8km. Visit Ross Cave, Bede Lookout, Pulpit Rock, Little Zig Zag, Rienits Pass, Wilson Glen and back past Ross Cave. Old track, poorly maintained. In a couple of places, a slip would not be good. Muddy in places. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mt Wilson and Hartley Limit: 20.
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11 Jan, Wed 9:30AM |
Bundeena to Little Marley |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Sydney Branch |
Denise S. |
Walk from Bundeena via Coast Track to Little Marley and return by inland trail. Location: Royal NP Limit: 15.
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11 Jan, Wed 8:38AM |
Engadine to Heathcote via Kangaroo Creek |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
295m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Paul L. |
![Swim | A trip that involves swimming Swim | A trip that involves swimming](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/swim.png) ![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) Walking the Engardine Track down to Kangaroo Creek, then following the creek up. Possible swim at Olympic pool alone the way, or at Karloo pool before walking back to Heathcote Station via Karloo Track.
The section below Olympic pool has multiple creek crossings and the track can be difficult to follow.
This walk has been done in the opposite direction before, this way the flat and hot section near Engadine is done in the morning while cooler. Descending to the lowest part of Kangaroo Creek first and then slowly ascending up the creek. Swim to cool off or just dip your feet in before final walk up track to station. Hazards: Creek crossings with slippery rocks. Location: Royal National Park Map: Royal NP Limit: 12.
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11 Jan, 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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13 Jan, Fri 9:01AM |
The Alphabet Series: “A”..An artistic, architectural and engineering stroll |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
7km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) ![Cafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe. Cafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cafe.png) ![First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness) First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/firsttime.png) ![Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs. Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/camera.png) ![Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity. Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pt.png) Leader: Heather Lakiss. (RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
An easy stroll from St Peters station through Sydney Park , several other parks, explore South Eveleigh redevelopment taking in little parks and artistic designs, pass by Carriageworks, Locomotive Street and on to Redfern Station. Carriageworks is a multi-arts urban cultural precinct located at the former Eveleigh Railway Workshops in Redfern, Sydney, Australia. Carriageworks showcases contemporary art and performing arts, as well as being used for filming, festivals, fairs and commercial exhibitions.
Highlights : Jenny Kee's The Aunties (Sydney Festival) Community Garden, Ponds, Water birds, Stepping stones, Gumnut hideouts, Happy tears, locomotives, engineering of yesteryear, Exhibition, historic buildings, Kylie Kwong's restaurant, optional lunch.
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14 Jan, Sat 8:30AM |
Carrington falls – Missingham steps circuit |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
420m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
![Swim | A trip that involves swimming Swim | A trip that involves swimming](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/swim.png) (Date Changed) Carrington Falls - Stevos pass - Kangaroo river - Missingham steps circuit. This spectacular circuit takes in some of the most beautiful rainforested river country in NSW, with plenty of pools for swimming when we reach the Kangaroo river at the half way point.
Ive graded this a 4 which is to the base of the rough track to the river.
However if you want to get to the base of the falls its a 5. So experienced walkers only. Rock scrambling and rock hopping. Location: Budderoo National Park Map: budderoo
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14 Jan, Sat |
From Camp Creek to East Creek via Devils Throat |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone SCA must be better protected for the future generations.
Park cars at GR 435 069 and drop down into Camp Creek. Follow it, inspecting overhangs along the way, then scramble above the amazing Devils Throat. Next, descend back into Camp Creek and head east into the gorge and visit the Devils Throat from the bottom. Return via a pass to the south or via East Creek. Scrambling and exposure. About 10km. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N
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