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| 4 May, Mon 9:35AM | Colliers Causeway | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
| Allan P. | |||||
  This is not an easy walk. Walls Ledge, Colliers Causeway, Porters Pass. Old tracks, creek crossings, scrambling, muddy sections.Location: Blackheath Map: Katooma Limit: 20. View |
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| 5 May, Tue 9:30AM | SHTue: Mt Penang & Baldy Billy Peaks at Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) [Gr:4 D:8 A:250] #SH806 | ||||
| Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 8km | 250m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Neil O. | |||||
| (NEW!!!) Two separate walks to two peaks in different areas of the beautiful Guula Ngurra NP, with a minor car shuffle. The Mt Penang loop walk follows a pleasant, well-formed track up to the summit of Mt Penang with its panoramic views.
The track winds steadily uphill with a short, steep climb at the end. The Baldy Billy Peak walking track is an out-and-back walk to another summit with spectacular views down into the Wollondilly R valley below. After an initial short but very steep descent we cross a pretty, wide valley floor and then start the slow, steady climb to the summit of Baldy Billy Peak and then return along the same route.
Steep climbs & descents, uneven surfaces, indistinct track in places, unfenced cliff edges, slippery in places (walking poles recommended). Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View |
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| 7 May, Thu 9:00AM | Paddle Douglas Park to Menangle (#P520) | ||||
| Passes through 2 LGA's. Wollondilly Shire Council Campbelltown City Council |
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| Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | Southern Highlands Branch | ||
| (SH Paddlers) Mike M | |||||
 (Date Changed) From the causeway at Douglas Park we will paddle downstream to Nepean Reserve, Menangle. A car shuffle will be required to move the cars to Menangle.
• New Event
Deep water.
Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD.Location: Nepe an River(Douglas Park) Limit: 16. View |
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| 8 May, Fri 9:30AM | Artarmon station to North Sydney | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Esther | |||||
| (NEW!!!) LEADER: Heather Lakiss: RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
Artarmon to North Sydney walk. This is the report from a previous walk: Immediately upon exiting Artarmon Station a bush track hugged the railway line and led to a clearing where gigantic carved gumnuts idly lay. At Hallstrom park beautiful sandstone sculptures of animals paid homage to Hallstrom’s involvement in Taronga Zoo. Nearby Walter Burley Griffin’s Incinerator had been recycled - into a cafe and a gallery. Heather recited poetry at Henry Lawson’s Cafe before we continued to Tunks Park for morning tea. A delightful finale was St. Thomas Rest Park, an historic cemetery. St. Leonards Park for lunch then home via the Metro. Limit: 10.
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| 10 May, Sun 8:00AM | Mothers Day Treat – Walk Didthul (Pigeon House Mountain) | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 7km | 500m | Milton Branch | |
| 32009 | |||||
| (NEW!!!) A steep but rewarding walk with views of the district.
By starting early we hope to avoid the crowds. The steepest section is now a gentler zig-zag. There are great views from the peak in all directions making the climb worthwhile. We will take a short break on the way up and then have a more extensive break just below the peak on the way down – celebrating all mothers. Bring your own cup and some extra water and the leader will provide hot drinks. Morning tea to share would be great. Lunch back at the cars.
Limit:12 - preference given to Mothers, new members and those who have never been to Pigeon House before. A series of ladders at the top with railings and resting platforms, plenty of encouragement for those queasy with heights. Location: Morton NP Limit: 12. View |
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| 11 May, Mon 8:50AM | Faulconbridge to Springwood | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 275m | Sydney Branch | |
| Janet R. | |||||
| (NEW!!!) From Faulconbridge station St Georges Crescent and Shirlow to Hillcrest Road. Tracks to Adeline Park. Trail and track down to Burgessiana Forest. Up to Grose Road and Chapman Parade. Pass Norman Lindsay gallery to Lindsay Road. Bush track to Springwood Creek. Tracks back to Springwood station. Steep, rough, roads, slippery Location: North Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View |
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| 12 May, Tue 9:00AM | Bendalong Coastline | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Milton Branch | ||
| Maureen & David C | |||||
| (NEW!!!) A walk mainly on beaches and tracks overlooking the water.
Visit some of Bendalong’s unspoilt beaches and see the seals. Continue to Green Island, off Cunjurong Point and walk around it if the tide is favourable. Return to the start, with more coastal views en route, for afternoon tea. Some beaches and rocky headlands.
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| 12 May, Tue 7:03AM | SHTue: Coogee Beach to Malabar Beach at Sydney [Gr:3 D:10] #SHS107 | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Southern Highlands Branch | ||
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M. | |||||
| (NEW!!!) (Fully Booked) Train to Central. Bus from Central to Coogee Beach. Coastal walk with a bit of road and bush walking. Bus and light rail from Malabar back to Central.
NOTE: (Changed itinerary) Bring your Opal Card Limit: 20.
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| 13 May, Wed 11:30AM | Lunch | ||||
| Sydney Branch | |||||
| Mal | |||||
  Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub, Emu Plains. Location: Emul Plains View |
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| 14 May, Thu 8:30AM | Tour de Bowral 3 Peaks Circuit | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 20km | 600m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
| (SH Explorer Walks) Sue M. | |||||
 (NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will enjoy the Autumn colours in the villages of Bowral, Mittagong & Welby and the views from the summits of Mt Gibraltar, Mt Alexandra & Mt Gibbergunyah (90 Acre Hill). Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions.Location: Bowral & Mittagong Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 10. View |
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| 15 May, Fri 9:30AM | Discovering Sydney No 17: Parramatta part 2 | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Esther | |||||
| (NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister.
LEADER: Steve Ringbauer Limit: 10.
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| 15-18 May, Fri (07:19AM)-Mon (17:00PM) | Lee Fortress and Tal Tal Range | ||||
| Grade:6/6 | Length | 30km | Sydney Branch | ||
| Yuri B. | |||||
| (NEW!!!) A 4-day pack walk.
Park at Benjang Gap, walk up Lee Creek till Lost Chord Ravine, GR 327 904, about 5 km, and establish a camp. We will stay at this camp for two nights and do two day-walks in this very complex and spectacular area. This part is partly exploratory.
It is fully exploratory from here on. On Day 3, we will strike the camp and find a way up through the cliffs to the north west and to the pagoda-studded tops. After establishing a camp at around GR 335 910, we will explore the ravine to the north with day packs only. The aim will be also to find water.
On Day 4, we will traverse the Tal Tal Range northwards till GR 321 930 or GR 310 941, where I expect to find passes back down to Lee Creek and the vehicles.
About 30 km. Mostly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Talooby 89324N Limit: 8. View |
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| 17 May, Sun 9:00AM | Eurobodalla: Maloneys Beach to North Head lookout [Gr:2/3 D:12] | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Branch | ||
| Jos - Eurobodalla | |||||
| (NEW!!!) Grade 2/3: Medium Walk Distance: ~12 km
Walk along coastal headlands and North Head beach to North Head lookout in Murramarang NP. Incredible views from cliffs and the lookout and twisted spotted gums. Bring 2 litres water, morning tea, lunch and rain gear if needed. Meet at Maloneys Beach carpark below the steep stairs (north end of beach) try and come 15 minutes early to sign on etc. Location: Murramarang NP Limit: 20. View |
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| 17 May, Sun 9:00AM | Tabourie Termeil Forest Frolic | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Milton Branch | ||
| Kevin R. | |||||
| (NEW!!!) An easy walk mainly on fire trails in the forest. Grade: 2/3.
Park at Tabourie Beach, follow the lakeside track and River Road before crossing the highway into Termeil State forest. Stroll along forest tracks and Lemon Tree Road to rejoin the hwy. Cross into Blackbutt Road and follow this to Termeil Point. Return to Tabourie via beaches and bush tracks. Location: Termeil SF Map: Tabourie 1:25000 View |
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| 18 May, Mon 9:03AM | Dantes Glen | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
| Allan P. | |||||
| San Jose Ave to North Lawson Trail then follow cliff top to Echo Bluff, Echo Point, Fairy Falls, Dantes Glen, Empire Pass, Frederica Falls. Take Hughes Ave track back to Lawson. Creek crossings. Steep loose fire trail section. Steep worn steps. Possibly muddy sections. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View |
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| 20 May, Wed 9:00AM | Big Spotty | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 4km | Milton Branch | ||
| J&LWilkinson | |||||
| (NEW!!!) Come and see the world’s tallest Spotted Gum. Grade: 2/3 Distance: 3-4km.
From Termeil we will drive on the old Highway and Middle Ridge Forest roads to park in a forest clearing. The walk is along remote forest roads and a short but steep bush track to commune with Big Spotty (a magnificent old Spotted Gum recently threatened by proposed logging in the surrounding state forest). Return to the cars via the same route. Coffee afterwards at Lucy’s Café, Bawley Point. Limit: 12.
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| 22 May, Fri 6:46AM | A day trip to Canberra: Molonglo River Eastern Loop | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Esther | |||||
| Leader: Philip Wright
. I booked the following coach:
6:45 leaving central 10:15 arriving Canberra
6:30 pm leaving Canberra 21:40 arriving central
when we arrive Canberra, we’ll catch a bus to the starting point of the walk. Walk takes about 3 hours. Then it’s free time. Catch the 6:30 coach back to maximise the time in Canberra.
The walk is Molonglo River Eastern Loop
To RSVP, please book your own coach fare.
https://shop.flixbus.com.au
Limit: 15.
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| 22 May, Fri 9:32AM | Hidden Gems Series: No 1 Badu Mangroves | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 70m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Esther | |||||
| (NEW!!!) 10 Hidden Gems outlined in Sydney.com
This week we are doing the Badu Mangroves in Olympic Park/ Bicentennial Park.
Leader: David Travena
We walk from Concord West Station, explore the Badu Mangroves, the waterbird refuge, Hornswaggle Observation Tower, SS Ayrfield shipwreck,
Walk ends in Meadowbank via Wentworth Point along the waterfront Limit: 12.
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| 25 May, Mon 8:42AM | Valley Heights to Blaxland | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
| Janet R. | |||||
| (NEW!!!) From Valley Heights station tracks to Sun Valley. Then Rosenthal Lane -Valley Heights track towards Rickard Road. Tracks near Cripple creek finishing at Blaxland station. steep, rough, roads, slippery Location: Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View |
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| 26 May, Tue 9:00AM | Introduction to Rogaining | ||||
| Sydney Branch | |||||
| Ted W. | |||||
  Are you interested in learning about rogaining and whether this cross-country navigation sport might suit you, especially as an extension to your bushwalking.
If so, please register for a half-day ‘Introduction to Rogaining’ Workshop to be held in Lane Cove National Park on Tuesday 26 May from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, led by Ted Woodley, an experienced rogainer and NPA member.
Rogaining was formally established 50 years ago in Victoria (see History of Rogaining), and is now a world-wide sport blending navigation, strategy, resilience, and teamwork. Using only a map and compass, teams navigate diverse terrains, from rugged bush to open landscapes, to urban parks and streets.
Teams of two to five (or solo for some shorter city events) aim to visit as many checkpoints as possible, in any order, within a set time usually of 3, 6, 12 or 24 hours. Each checkpoint is worth different points, with harder-to-reach locations offering higher points. The goal is to navigate the most efficient route to maximise your score.
Rogaining is more than just a sport; it’s a fun and engaging endurance adventure for all ages and abilities. You don’t need to be an elite athlete or experienced navigator, and there are always rogainers available to help and share advice. Events usually attract 300 to 500 regular rogainers, together with a few dozen novices, so you won’t be the only newcomer.
To learn more go to NSW Rogaining Association and see the calendar of events for this year.
After registering for the Workshop you will be forwarded a homework pack to read beforehand. You only need to bring a compass and come dressed in normal bushwalking attire suitable for a two-hour practice rogaine in the Park (on tracks).
This is a joint activity with the Bush Club and is limited to thirty participants. We will assemble at the Hills District Netball Association Hall in Pennant Hills Park, access road off Britannia Street. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 30. View |
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