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6-10 Apr, Thu (08:42AM)-Mon (12:00PM) | Easter at MMB | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Mark G. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The Mugii Murum Ban SCA is an amazing area west of Lithgow which has largely avoided the crowds of other locations further east and so is a great place to escape the Easter hordes!
Incredibly rugged and populated by more pagodas,slots and ravines and superlative viewing points than you can possibly imagine it will keep the adventurous bushwalker focused and delighted for as long as youre hearts desire.
Accommodation will be in the very comfortable Royal Hotel for the 3 day walks in MMB. Rock scrambling and off-track sections with very few tracks. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S, Cullen Bullen 89313N, and Glen Alice 89314N View |
6 Apr, Thu 9:00AM | The Alphabet series: “G”. Gordon to Fullers Bridge | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Mike P. | |||||
Gordon to Fullers Bridge via Blackbutt creek, pipeline track, then GNW along Lane Cove River to Fullers Bridge. Bus return to Chatswood or North Ryde.
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8 Apr, Sat | Pink Star Cave and more | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Length | 12km | 650m | Sydney Branch | |
Yuri B. | |||||
Early start. The walk starts at GR 744 018 on D’Arcy Trail. Walk north, then north east on a ridge and descend into Blacksmiths Creek at GR 761 036. Climb north up the ridge to the cliff line and follow it around to Pink Star Cave. Descend to Blacksmiths Creek via a gully to the south. To make the ascent, take either a gully to the west, or Long Gully to the south east. Walk back to the start. Partly exploratory. About 12 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View |
9 Apr, Sun 9:30AM | The Alphabet Series “Q”: Queenscliff to Manly Wharf | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 240m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Bob Rankin | |||||
(Cancelled) NEW DATE TBA Meet outside Queenscliff surf club building. Walk to Manly Wharf via North Head. Visit Fairfax Lookout, Third Quarantine Cemetery, Little Manly Beach. Possible swim at Little Manly or Manly if it's a warm day. Limit: 16. View |
10 Apr, Mon 8:31AM | Gladstone Pass – Lindemans Pass – Copeland Pass – Pool of Siloam | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 9km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
Come and experience some of the beautiful rainforested passes in the Blue Mountains, along with more waterfalls than you can imagine and spectacular views that money cant buy! Just the sort of walking tonic you need! Steep track in parts with roped sections of Gladstone Pass and Copeland Pass. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
10 Apr, Mon 9:03AM | Hazelbrook to Woodford Waterfalls | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 290m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
Public Holiday timetable.
From Hazelbrook Station walk down Oaklands Road. Horseshoe Falls, Oaklands Falls, Burgess Falls. Then Hazel Falls, Edith Falls, and Mabel Falls. Lovely steep up hill. Fire trail back towards Woodford. Small track down, then steeply up again (some scrambling) to Ridge Street. The walk ends at Woodford Station. Steep, rough, could be slippery and muddy. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
10 Apr, Mon 10:00AM | Turramurra to Epping | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
This walk crosses the Lane Cove River valley from Turramurra to Epping. It starts from the ridge at Turramurra and heads west down to the Lane Cove River, crosses it at Browns Waterhole, then follows Terrys Creek upstream on the other side, finishing at Epping. It follows mostly shaded, well formed bush tracks and some roads. Creek crossings, slippery when wet. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: Lane Cove River Limit: 14. View |
11 Apr, Tue 2:57AM | Cliffs North West of Spot Height 634 m | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
(Date Changed) The walk starts at Bowen Hill. Walk north from there to Spot Height 634. Turn west and descend under cliffs at around GR 706 018. Follow the cliff line clockwise, exploring for caves and other features. Exit at GR 713 023 and walk back to the start of the walk. Exploratory. About 12 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View |
11 Apr, Tue 9:30AM | Les Lambert Lookout – (Near Belmore Falls) (#120) | ||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council |
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Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 300m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Mark P. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout. This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley.
Hazards: Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent. Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View |
12 Apr, Wed 9:00AM | Cedar Hills Road Ramble | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | Milton Branch | ||
Barry T. | |||||
Led by Penny & Barry Tomkinson. Little Forest walk along Cedar Hills road to Kilfeacle and return. Easy walk along well-made gravel through National Park and private bushland, crossing rivers occasionally. Leave from our farm by car at about 9:00 am and come back for morning tea/coffee after. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. View |
12 Apr, Wed 6:31AM | Heritage Festival 2023: The Silent Voice of Architecture: Tom Wran | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
This presentation will discuss Thomas Vallance Wran's significance in Australian art history and role of sculpture as architecture’s silent voice, inasmuch as ‘architecture is history’.
Thomas Vallance Wran (1832- 1891) came to Rockhampton in 1870 as a selector and established himself in Balmain 2 years later. His sculptures can be seen on major Sydney monuments such as the General Post Office, The Great Synagogue, Annandale Creative Arts Centre and Founders Hall at Newington College. His last work is a coat of arms on Balmain Court House.
We may take photographs of the speakers and the audience at this event. Read here for more details.
Duration 1 hour
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12 Apr, Wed 9:15AM | Hornsby to Thornleigh | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | Sydney Branch | ||
Mike P. | |||||
Walk from Hornsby Station to Thornleigh via Fishponds and the Jungo.
Route: Quarry Rd to Old Man’s Valley via historic steps. Joe’s Mountain to Fishponds (GNW) and Blue Gum Walk along Berowra Creek to the Jungo, then exit via Zig Zag creek to Thornleigh.
Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Berowra Valley NP Limit: 15. View |
12 Apr, Wed 11:30AM | Walkers get together | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
Mal | |||||
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View |
14 Apr, Fri 9:15AM | |||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 11km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Contact Leader: Heather Lakiss directly by email: heatherlakiss@gmail.com Circular Quay to Jubilee Park (Glebe)
This is a foreshore urban walk, via Barangaroo, Cockle Bay, Pyrmont Bay and Point Park, walking through the Fish Market area where you can view the building of the new Fish Market, Pyrmont Bridge by Wentworth Park, Blackwattle Bay and Park, which is reclaimed land dedicated as parkland, with some interesting history to read, buildings and relics of interest and onto Glebe Point - see the Moreton Bay Figs, Bicentennial Park to the light rail at Jubilee Park which takes us to Central Station. Mainly level walk.
10.5KM
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15 Apr, Sat 9:30AM | Domain – Royal Botanic Garden – Circular Quay | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sandra C. | |||||
Art and Memorial Walk. We will follow the Botanic Garden and Domain Art and Memorial Walk. Discover aromatic herbs as well as sculptures in the Herb Garden. Pause at the Police Wall, Morshead Fountain. Park walking with harbour views. Water available and drop out points. Meet leader 9:30 am at Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park on seats on the cathedral side of fountain. Bookings not required. No limit. Location: City of Sydney View |
15 Apr, Sat 9:00AM | Rhodes, Cabarita, Mortlake Ferry | ||||
Length | 33km | Southern Sydney Branch | |||
John K | |||||
A scenic and relaxed pace ride on cycle paths and cycle routes around the foreshore. Passing through historical properties, then cross over on the punt. Return to the start over John Whitton Bridge. There are train stations along the way if you prefer a shorter ride or getting tired. Unfortunately, riding an e-bike on this trip will mean that you are not covered under NPA club insurance; Bushwalking Australia is working to see if it can be covered for future trips. Mostly on cycle paths, but some road crossings with vehicle traffic. Be aware of other track users, debris /damage/uneven path, and possible mechanical failers. Limit: 10. View |
16 Apr, Sun | Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 27 – Shellharbour to Kiama | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 170m | Illawarra Branch | |
Graham B. | |||||
(Updated Details) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Shellharbour (Junction) to Kiama mostly on the 'Kiama Coast Walk'. This section takes us on pathway over the Minnamurra River, see the spectacular river entrance, headlands, beaches and rock platforms to Kiama harbour and lighthouse. Those from Sydney take South Coast train departing Central 07:29, arriving Shellharbour Junction 09:34. Walk starts at Shellharbour Junction station and finishes at Kiama station. Part of the Great South Coast Walk (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Limit: 15. View |
16 Apr, Sun | Ravine East of Bowen Hill | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 11km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
The walk starts at Bowen Hill Trail, GR 703 977. Walk east then north on a ridge and descend into a gully at about GR 712 982. Continue down the watercourse and then clockwise around the cliffs till about GR 979 990. Climb to the ridge and walk back to the cars. Exploratory. About 11 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View |
17 Apr, Mon 8:51AM | Linden to Springwood | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 240m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
Lady Martin's Bath. NEW track down from Martin Place (no scrambling down steep hill).
Sassafras Ridge fire trail. Find track to kangaroo rock carving. Down to creek. Then up Sassafras Track to Springwood station.
NOTE if parking at Linden first and unfamiliar with the area contact me for directions. Linden is an isolated station, no shops etc. Steep, rough, could be slippery whether wet or dry leaves. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View |
17 Apr, Mon 9:20AM | Overlooking Sydney – Glenbrook to Lapstone | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 12km | 284m | Sydney Branch | |
John H. | |||||
This is a fairly gentle walk in the lower Blue Mountains that includes some great views over Sydney from Marges and Elizabeths Lookouts. Walking under the Highway near the RAAF Base we discover a disused railway tunnel and an old tramway, used to build the present railway line. We will follow the tramway to its end and see some more great views. Much, but not all the change in elevation on this walk is downhill. We finish at Lapstone Station. Booking essential. A few rough sections of track. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 16. View |
18 Apr, Tue 9:30AM | Thirlmere Lakes to Ruins via Dry Lakes Rd and Radcliffs LO (#915) | ||||
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 150m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Mike M | |||||
(Fully Booked) From Lake Couridjah car park we will head along Slades Rd and left into Dry Lakes Rd and follow this fire trail to the boundary of the NP. After backtracking a short distance we then traverse a new track through to Radcliffs lookout for lunch. After lunch it's a short backtrack to pick up a track down through a glen to the ruins of a farm house and then on to Lake Werri Berri where we make our way back to the cars.
Hazards: Some rough track and unfenced cliffs. Location: Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 9029-4S Nattai 8929-1S Limit: 20. View |
19 Apr, Wed 8:10PM | Cliffs and Ravines West of Spot Height 673 m | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
The walk starts at Bowen Hill Trail, GR 708 991. Walk to spot height 673 m, then north west and descend into a gully. Continue clockwise around the cliffs till about GR 702 005. Climb to the ridge and walk back to the start of the walk. Exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View |
19 Apr, Wed 8:25AM | Glenbrook to Lapstone along Glenbrook Creek | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 10km | 325m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
Starting from Glenbrook Station, walk to Douglas Smith Park, walk down Station St fire trail to Glenbrook Creek, walk alongside Glenbrook Creek to Blue Pool, along The Oaks Trail to the weir, along the creek to Jellybean Pool, continue alongside the creek to the Nepean River, then on the track alongside the Nepean River to Lapstone Station. Steep and slippery sections, several creek crossings. May get wet feet depending on water level in the creek. Limit: 15. View |
19 Apr, Wed 10:00AM | Springwood Circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Sylvia C. | |||||
A circuit walk from Springwood via Sassafras Gully Creek. Wonderful rock features, dense bushland and waterfalls. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View |
19 Apr, Wed 9:00AM | The Carriages, Little Forest Plateau | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | Milton Branch | ||
Wendy | |||||
From the Little Forest carpark, head towards Rusden Head. The carriages is a new Wednesday walk and usually only enjoyed by Sunday walkers. A truly unusual overhang ( the less agile will need to just peek in from above!), and stunning views across the valley and back to waterfalls below Porters Creek Dam. BYO refreshments for your preferred beverage and munchies under the trees back at the parking area. Grade 2/3: Easy /social. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. View |
20 Apr, Thu 9:00AM | Buxton Plateau return via Blue Gum Forest | ||||
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council | |||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 14km | 350m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Jerry | |||||
(Fully Booked) Starting from Buxton Ave on the edge of Nattai NP, we follow a short distance on fire trails to pick up a track that leads us down to the W44 fire trail in the Blue Forest of Thirlmere Lakes NP. Head east on W44 to a locked gate and continue along W.E Middleton Drive until reaching a fire trail on our right and heading south. At the end of the fire trail is a lookout. From hear we pick out way off-track down the gully and head up the other side and make our way back to the starting point. Unfenced cliffs. Steep sections. Location: Nattai NP & Thirlmere Lakes NP Limit: 10. View |
21 Apr, Fri 9:00AM | Bridge walk series: Fuller Bridge | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Ian B. | |||||
(Date Changed) Bookings open a fortnight before event. A loop walk from North Ryde Station. Walking the enchanting Lane Cove Valley Track, following the Lane Cove River, through Fairyland. A few water crossings and rough track surfaces in places. View |
23 Apr, Sun 9:00AM | Secrets of St Georges Head | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | Milton Branch | ||
Maureen C. | |||||
We will mostly follow walk 28 in the book Best Walks of The Shoalhaven beginning on Steamers Track and, amongst other beautiful places, visit Kittys Beach, St Georges Head and Steamers Beach, returning via Blacks Waterhole. Grade: 3/4 Medium Walk. Essential to book by ringing Maureen. View |
23 Apr, Sun 10:30AM | The resoulte beach loop and Barrenjoey loop | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 450m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
Taking ferry to The Great Mackerel Beach, walk to West Head lookout via Resolute Beach. Return to The Great Mackerel Beach and take ferry to Palm Beach, walk to the Lighthouse in Barreyjoey and return. View |
24 Apr, Mon 9:22PM | Castle Head | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 17km | 530m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Walk out along Narrowneck Trail to Castle Head. Great view to Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba and Jamison Limit: 20. View |
24 Apr, Mon 9:45AM | Meadowbank to Cabarita via Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 60m | Sydney Branch | |
Ian B. | |||||
A perfect walk for ANZAC day Eve. We walk from Meadowbank Station, over the old railway bridge across the Parramatta River and onto the Kokoda Track walkway and continuing along the picturesque river foreshore to the Cabarita Ferry wharf. Regular ferry services from here to Meadowbank and the city. Booking essential giving your NPA membership, mobile and emergency contact numbers, please, if you are new to my walks. Uneven ground in places and puddles. Some street walking and light traffic to contend with as well as some cyclists. Location: Parramatta River Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 16. View |
25 Apr, Tue 9:30AM | Mt Jellore (#730) | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 9km | 400m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Margie | |||||
(Fully Booked) A fairly short but steep climb to Mt Jellore. Access to the start of this walk requires passing through private land and locked gates. Permission and access has been granted by the land owners on this occasion.
Hazards: Steep climb outward bound and steep descent on return. Loose rocks. Location: Jellore NP Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View |
26 Apr, Wed 9:42AM | Mt Victoria Circuit via Ross, Bushrangers, Ferris and Coxs Caves | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Starting at Mt Victoria Station, walk to Ross Cave, Pulpit Rock, Bushrangers Cave, along Renit Pass back to the top on to Mt Piddington, on to Ferris Cave and Coxs Cave and along Fairy Bower Track to Toll House and back to Mt Victoria station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings Location: Mount Victoria Limit: 15. View |
26 Apr, Wed 9:30AM | Oatley to Jannali | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Denise S. | |||||
Walk from Oatley to Jannali via Como Rail, Bridge, Como Pleasure Grounds. Beautiful river views. Some street walking. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Georges River Limit: 15. View |
29 Apr, Sat | Wongarra Hill Area | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 10km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Peter F. | |||||
Bells Line of Road – Walls LO – Wongarra Gully – Lunch Ledge – Wongarra Ridge – Wongarra Hill - Bells Line of Road.
This is a spectacular area containing pagodas, gullies, cliffs and fabulous views. From the northern side of the Grose Valley you experience a different perspective. Tracks, off-track, steep descent, cliff edges, minor scrambling and a creek crossing. Only a Grade 4 due to the off-track sections. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 8. View |
30 Apr, Sun 8:00AM | Batemans Bay – Lilli Pilli Beach to Rosedale | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Milton Branch | ||
Mike J. | |||||
This is the second stretch of the Batemans Bay Coastal Headlands Walking Trail. There will be a short car shuffle. For an interactive map of the track Google “Batemans Bay Coastal Headlands Walking Trail”. Contact leader essential for time and details ... subject to change. View |
30 Apr, Sun 8:30AM | Meadowbank station to Abbotsford wharf via Kokoda track. | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 22km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
We walk from Meadowbank Station to Abbotsford via the Kokoda Track. View |
30 Apr, Sun 8:00AM | Wollongong Uni – Mt Keira Lookout – Wollongong Uni loop | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 10km | 520m | Branch | |
Carol T. | |||||
Mostly on track & under the rain forest canopy with excellent lookouts and 2 solid climbs. We will visit the imposing Lawrence Hargrave monument, view the remnants of a coal mine and see the sculptures acknowledging the local Aboriginal, Wodi Wodi people, account of the 5 islands formation.
Potential side trip to Robertsons lookout (adds 2km), and late lunch in the Botanical Gardens, time dependant.
Two early climbs 210m and 180m. This is one of Jims series of walks. 2 off-track sections including a long off-track scramble up a dry gully, unfenced lookouts, slippery in parts if wet. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 12. View |
1 May, Mon 10:15AM | Tarban Creek | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 40m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
From Huntleys Point this walk meanders around under Gladesville Bridge to Tarban Creek. It heads upstream before crossing over the ridge and Victoria Road to the scenic foreshore of Parramatta River, following it downstream past historic Bedlam Point. It climbs up through the grounds of the old Gladesville Hospital, returning to Huntley's Point Ferry. This is a circular walk. Hazards: very few steps and short section of rough track. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 14. View |
1 May, Mon 9:00AM | Winmalee to Springwood | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 390m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
Train arrives at 8:42 am, transfer to Springwood bus stand 692H at 9:00. Alight Sunset Boulevard and White Cross Road at 9:13.
Walk part of Shaw's Ridge Track, then steep down to Blue Gum Track. Grotto, lovely ferny track, then up to Springwood Ridge Track and St Columba School. Near Hawkesbury Road various track along Birdwood Gully and Springwood Creek to Springwood Station. Option for an exploratory side track (marked on All Trails but I haven't found it yet). Steep, rough, could be slippery whether wet or dry leaves. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View |
2 May, Tue 9:00AM | McPhails Fire Trail (#130) | ||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council |
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Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 250m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
David W. | |||||
(Fully Booked) McPhails Fire Trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley. The Pipeline Lookout is an excellent morning tea stop before descending through rainforest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley.
Hazards: Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent. Location: Morton NP (Kangaroo Valley) Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View |
2 May, Tue 7:14AM | Sydney: Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401) | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 300m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Michael B | |||||
(Fully Booked) We have an opportunity to explore some of the best of the North Shore of Sydney Harbour.
Starting at Balmoral Beach with its little jetty and huge fig trees; to Middle Head to explore fortifications and cliff top views beyond the Heads; then through angophora trees to Georges Heights and barracks converted to artist studios; and on to Clifton Gardens for lunch. Then we will walk beside secluded bays to the navy memorials at Bradley’s Head. Then it is a short walk to Taronga Zoo for a Ferry to Circular Quay and trains home.
It all starts by boarding the first carriage of the SHL train at 7.14 am in Bowral and arriving in Wynyard at 9.45 then a bus or taxis to Balmoral beach. After coffee we shall start our walk at about 10:30 am.
The walk is about 11kms. It takes about 4 hours and 45 mins including lunch and many stops along the way ( but not for cafes or a swim ). See what Arthur Streeton saw when he did some of his finest work.
- See the lizards, lorikeets, wrens and bush turkeys.
- Listen to the currawongs. Hear the waves, lapping at the shore.
- Enter the fortifications where microbats now live.
We aim to arrive at Taronga Zoo in time for connections to SHL train departing Central at 4pm.
If all goes to plan you will be back at Bowral at 6pm. Location: Cremorne Limit: 20. View |
3 May, Wed 9:30AM | Bondi Junction to Edgecliff | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Fritz W. | |||||
A fairly easy walk, but with some steps, from Bondi Junction Station via Bellevue Hill lookout, Cooper Park, Double Bay, Darling Point, then Marathon steps to Edgecliff Station.
Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Eastern Suburbs Limit: 15. View |
3 May, Wed 9:34AM | Burramoko Fire Trail to Hanging Rock | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 280m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Paul L. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Starting from Blackheath station via Blackheath Botanical Gardens to the start of the Burramoko Fire Trail. Follow the trail to Baltzer Lookout for great views of valley and cliffs. Cliff edge track down to Hanging Rock. May explore area near rock. Lunch at lookout. Return via same route. Burramoko lookout is within NSW declared wilderness area, number in group limited to eight. Hazards include cliff edges and one section of steep descent. Location: Blackheath, Blue Mountains Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 8. View |
3 May, Wed 9:30AM | Minnamurra to Kiama Coastal Track | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 200m | Illawarra Branch | |
Margaret C. | |||||
A coastal walk, including beaches and rock platforms, from Minnamurra to Kiama, via Bombo Headland for some whale watching and then onto Kiama Blowhole. About 3 hours of walking. Cliff Edges, rock surfaces, sand. Location: Kiama Coast Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 10. View |
5 May, Fri 9:29AM | Metro Walk: Norwest – Bella Vista Circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Brad S. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. A loop walk around Norwest and Bella Vista passing by historic Bella Vista Farm. The walk is on bike paths and footpaths. Option to return via Metro from Bella Vista for anyone who wants a shorter walk. Location: North West Sydney Limit: 15. View |
6 May, Sat 2:00PM | Heritage Festival 2023: Open Houses of Newtown | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Join Glenda Gartrell for this community event and rare opportunity to step inside some of Newtown's most unique houses. We will visit houses from the late 1800s. The first stop is 26 Oxford Street, an old convent formerly known as St Bede’s Convent and High School Sisters of the Good Samaritan. We will then cross the road to 7 Oxford Street, a turn of the century, worker's semi-detached cottage. We will then take a short walk around the block to the historic Albemarle Street and visit the abode of folk artist and long-time resident and local legend Dianne Gallagher. This is a community event managed independently of Inner West Council. Meeting Place: 26 Oxford Street, Newtown. Limit: 4. View |
6-13 May, Sat (11:36AM)-Sat (16:00PM) | Lord Howe Island May 2023 #1 | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 200m | Branch | |
Sally | |||||
(Fully Booked) The last of the special trips to Lord Howe Island started during the pandemic. A visit to this World Heritage site is on many people's to-do list. In this trip we not only walk the many beautiful tracks, but also learn from the local experts why the island is so special in the stories of evolution and conservation. You may also encounter one of the most unique birds which was the reason of David Attenborough's 1997 visit. The trip package includes flights, accommodation, restaurant meals, lectures, guided walks, low tide reef walks and night walks. You can also enjoy your own walks, snorkelling, golfing, etc.. Club insurance does not apply to this commercial trip. For the detailed trip plan please contact sally.bushwalk@tallyhoaccounting.com.au or 0451637848 (text message preferred) None Location: Lord Howe Island Map: Lord Howe Island Limit: 18. View |
6 May, Sat 12:32AM | Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for the future generations.
Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other features. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N View |
6 May, Sat 9:00AM | Wolli creek to La Perouse | ||||
Length | 35km | Southern Sydney Branch | |||
John K | |||||
A scenic to the gems of La Perouse, bays and beaches, parks and landmarks. Also a short walk through national park. Mostly on off road cycle paths, short distance on road with wide shoulder. Bring lock, spare tubes and walking shoes. Unfortunately, riding an e-bike on this trip will mean that you are not covered under NPA club insurance; Bushwalking Australia is working to see if it can be covered for future trips. Limit: 10. View |
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