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2 Jul, Sat 8:30AM | Koopartoo Point – Koopartoo Gully | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 6km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(Postponed) Towering above the Wolgan Valley is the impressive Koopartoo Point and on this walk we will access it via a ramp and then a bench that follows the clifflines along to Koopartoo Ravine. Needless to say the views from the top are incredible with Donkey Mountain and many of the local peaks clearly in sight. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 15. View |
4 Jul, Mon 8:25AM | Red Hands Cave | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Cancelled) From the station to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return via Link Track to Campfire Creek. Creek areas can be slippery. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View |
5 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Werai-Overlooking Bundanoon Gorge #625 – CANCELLED | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 200m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Margie | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Undulating walk on fire trails through some natural bush and pine plantation.
Hazards: Unfenced cliff edges Map: Moss Vale 89281N Limit: 20. View |
6 Jul, Wed 9:45AM | Palm Beach Barrenjoey Lighthouse | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 5km | 800m | Sydney Branch | |
Hildegard S. | |||||
Walk around Palm Beach and up to Barrenjoey Lighthouse. Some beach walking. Steep climbs. Location: Kur-ring-gai NP Limit: 15. View |
8 Jul, Fri 9:30AM | Bridges series No 8 : 10 bridges walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Allan P. | |||||
RSVP only accepted from two weeks prior up to 7 pm the day before walk. Glenbrook to Emu Plains. It is uphill to Knapsack Park. Morning tea will be at the convict built Lennox Bridge (1833). From there we visit Marges Lookout with views to Penrith Lakes, before taking a rough steep track down to the old highway. We walk up this to cross the Knapsack Viaduct, another stone bridge (1865). More rough tracks before concrete paths take us across the Nepean River twice and on to Emu Plains Station. We should have photos of 10 bridges at the end. Steep and slippery sections. View |
9 Jul, Sat | Huntleys Point to Cabarita via Putney Punt | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | Macarthur Branch | ||
Lyn C | |||||
Moderate pace. Huntleys Point to Cabarita via Bedlam Bay Parramatta River Regional Park, Banjo Patterson Park, Glades Bay Park, Putney Park, Putney Punt and Breakfast Point. River views. Mostly on well formed paths through reserves and quiet streets. Steps, ups and downs, some unformed and uneven surfaces which could be slippery and muddy after rain. Walking poles might assist. Break off point available. Limit: 14. View |
9 Jul, Sat 8:30AM | The pagoda Maze circuit | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 7km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
From Moffitts Trail we will enter a world of ridges filled with pagodas of all descriptions and wonder at the superlative views along the Mercury Ridge towards Pantoneys Crown and beyond, before heading past the amazing Tarpien Rock and then the highlight of the walk the Pagoda maze. So bring your rock scrambling attitude and come along for what will be a very interesting walk indeed. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View |
11 Jul, Mon 9:55AM | Castle Crag to Castle Cove | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
Sophie A. | |||||
(Changed Transport Details) Castle Cove to Castle Crag via North Arm Track, Harold Reid Reserve & Sugarloaf Bay. Street, bush tracks, fire trails, steps and lovely views. Hazards: steps,creek crossings, slippery when wet Location: castle cove Map: Castle Cove Limit: 14. View |
11 Jul, Mon 8:55AM | Wilson Glen | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Explore various fire trails and tracks into and out of the Glen. Quality of track varies. Some off-track is a possibility. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View |
12 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Bungonia Gorge Green Track #850 | ||||
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 350m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Keith W | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Bungonia National Park Green Track is a circuit walk taking in the lookouts over Bungonia Gorge. There are opportunities to extend the walk and to spend time at the various lookouts.
Hazards: Rough track and some steep sections Map: Bungonia 88282N Limit: 20. View |
13 Jul, Wed 10:33AM | Ferries walk series no 1: Parramatta Heritage Walk | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 70m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Leader: Lynne Hewitt We walk from Parramatta Wharf to Rydalmere Wharf via the bike share path. Highlight of today's walk is the heritage walk at Female Orphan School at the Western University of Sydney. https://www.whitlam.org/visit View |
13 Jul, Wed 8:32AM | Linden to Hazelbrook (Bundeena Circuit cancelled) | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
(Updated Details) Starting from Linden Station, walk to Kings Cave and then to Paradise Pool, Mabel Falls, Edith Falls and along Transit of Venus walk to Hazel Falls, then on to Burgess, Lena, Glow Worm, Fairy and Horseshoe Falls to Hazelbrook Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Linden Limit: 15. View |
13 Jul, Wed 9:45AM | Sydney Harbour Cremorne Circuit | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 80m | Sydney Branch | |
Gerald H. | |||||
Walk from Cremorne Wharf through to Taronga Zoo ferry via Mosman Wharf. Then ferry to Circular Quay, Harbour Bridge, Kirribilli, Neutral Bay and back to Cremorne Wharf. Streets and foreshore paths; some steps and steep hills. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Limit: 15. View |
13 Jul, Wed 11:30AM | Walkers get together | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
(Mal’s Group) Mal | |||||
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View |
15 Jul, Fri 9:20AM | Centennial Glen Creek | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 8km | 460m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Changed Transport Details) The walk follows Centennial Glen Creek down into the valley. Return up to Blackheath via Porters Pass Gully. Creek crossings. Track poor at times. Steep sections. Lots of steps. Scrambling over and under fallen trees. This is a solid walk. It feels longer than 8km. From the valley we climb over 300m in 2km. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View |
16 Jul, Sat | Jungaburra Brook | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 11km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
Peter F. | |||||
Bells Line of Road – Jinki Ridge – Jungaburra Brook – Jungaburra Ridge – Kamarah Ridge – Return to Bells Line of Road. This is a spectacular area containing pagodas, gullies, cliffs and fabulous views. Tracks, off-track, ascent of cliff using climbers steel rungs and fixed rope, scrambling and creek crossings. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View |
16 Jul, Sat 8:30AM | various tracks behind the Hydro majestic hotel | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 11km | 600m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
This walk behind the Hydro Majestic hotel connects various tracks that are now open to form one continuous trail that takes in more lookouts than you can ever imagine,Waterfalls and places of interest to keep the happy hiker happy and fulfilled!There will be some rock scrambling involved but 95% of this walk is on tracks. lots of steps!Rock scrambling in 1 spot Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S View |
17 Jul, Sun 8:00AM | 20km plus walk series : Circular Quay to Greenwich | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 20km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
We walk from Circular Quay To Greenwich, return from Wollostonecraft Station Steep and Slippery Sections Limit: 12. View |
17 Jul, Sun 8:50AM | Crossing the Blue Mountains | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 160m | Sydney Branch | |
Stuart S. | |||||
(Fully Booked) "We 'explore' the Blue Mountains in the steps of Blaxland, Lawson, and Wentworth from Emu Plains to Mt York." Commit to the whole series, (15 sections), and you will be rewarded with a certificate acknowledging your achievement. Today we walk from EMU PLAINS TO BLAXLAND. The highlights and sights along the way include Lennox Bridge, The Gatekeepers Cottage, John Whitton Memorial, The Great River walk, Mount Sion Park, Marges Lookout. The Lennox Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Mitchells Pass. It is the oldest stone arch bridge on the Australian mainland. Steep and slippery sections. Social distancing will be observed. Limit: 12. View |
18 Jul, Mon 9:30AM | KNIGHTSBRIDGE CIRCUIT Walk | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
Ian B. | |||||
(Date Changed) This walk takes us through a number of parks and reserves in the Castle Hill area. The walking circuit is accessed from the Metro Station via tracks through the Castle Hill Showground and Fred Caterson Reserve. The walk is a mixure of pave tracks, bush tracks, fire trails and streets. Track could be rough and slippery in parts. Limit: 15. View |
18 Jul, Mon 10:02AM | The Coast Path | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | 150m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
It's time to return to the Coast, now that Wattamolla car park is open once more. We'll make it a gentle photographic stroll, taking in the beauty of the coast and the wonders of wildlife on and off the shoreline. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View |
18 Jul, Mon 9:46AM | Yellow Rock | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Changed Transport Details) Walk down Illingworth Rd to an eroded track which leads to views of the Nepean River. Follow the powerline trail a short distance before climbing back up to Yellow Rock Rd by a better track. Walk out to the Lookout for lunch. Then a 2km road walk to the bus stop at Illingworth Rd. Some weeds and grass seeds, so sock protectors may be useful. Location: Yellomundee RP Map: Springwood Limit: 15. View |
19 Jul, Tue 12:00PM | Christmas in July | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Mike P. | |||||
Christmas is too far away. Why don't we have a Christmas in July? It is certainly cold enough to be a Northern Hemisphere Xmas. Bring some food and drinks to share at the Kokoda picnic shelter. You can even purchase them in Rhodes, without having to prepare them at home. There is a Woolworths opposite Rhodes station. There is also Coles and other take away food in Rhodes shopping centre and cafes close by. After the Christmas in July picnic lunch, there will be two walks. 1. We will walk the Kokoda Memorial walkway to Olwen's Corner and follow along the river to Rocky Point and Major's Bay then return. 12 km 2. We continue to Cabarita to catch the ferry. 8km View |
19 Jul, Tue 12:00PM | Christmas in July | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
John H. | |||||
Christmas is too far away. Why don't we have a Christmas in July? It is certainly cold enough to be a Northern Hemisphere Xmas. Bring some food and drinks to share at the Kokoda picnic shelter. You can even purchase them in Rhodes, without having to prepare them at home. There is a Woolworths opposite Rhodes station. There is also Coles and other take away food in Rhodes shopping centre and cafes close by. After the Christmas in July picnic lunch, there will be two walks. 1. We will walk the Kokoda Memorial walkway to Olwen's Corner and follow along the river to Rocky Point and Major's Bay then return. 12 km 2. We continue to Cabarita to catch the ferry. 8km View |
19 Jul, Tue 12:00PM | Christmas in July | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Sophie A. | |||||
Christmas is too far away. Why don't we have a Christmas in July? It is certainly cold enough to be a Northern Hemisphere Xmas. Bring some food and drinks to share at the Kokoda picnic shelter. You can even purchase them in Rhodes, without having to prepare them at home. There is a Woolworths opposite Rhodes station. There is also Coles and other take away food in Rhodes shopping centre and cafes close by. After the Christmas in July picnic lunch, there will be two walks. 1. We will walk the Kokoda Memorial walkway to Olwen's Corner and follow along the river to Rocky Point and Major's Bay then return. 12 km 2. We continue to Cabarita to catch the ferry. 8km As we can't book the picnic shed, we would like to ask volunteers to go there early to hold all the tables. Thank you for your help View |
19 Jul, Tue 12:00PM | Christmas in July | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Christmas is too far away. Why don't we have a Christmas in July? It is certainly cold enough to be a Northern Hemisphere Xmas. Bring some food and drinks to share at the Kokoda picnic shelter. You can even purchase them in Rhodes, without having to prepare them at home. There is a Woolworths opposite Rhodes station. There is also Coles and other take away food in Rhodes shopping centre and cafes close by. After the Christmas in July picnic lunch, there will be two walks. 1. We will walk the Kokoda Memorial walkway to Olwen's Corner and follow along the river to Rocky Point and Major's Bay then return. 12 km 2. We continue to Cabarita to catch the ferry. 8km As we can't book the picnic shed, we would like to ask volunteers to go there early to hold all the tables. Thank you for your help View |
19 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Gibbergunyah Circuit #030 | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 330m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Barbara B. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve is between Bowral and Mittagong. The walk takes in views of Mt Gibraltar (Highest point between Sydney and Canberra), Ninety Acre Hill Lookout and a track which winds through a beautiful fern gully. The track is sometimes overgrown and difficult to locate.
Hazards: Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Gibbergunyah NR and bowral Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 30. View |
19 Jul, Tue 12:00PM | Xmas in July | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
Ian B. | |||||
Christmas is too far away. Why don't we have a Christamas in July? It is certainly cold enough to be a Northern Hemisphere Xmas. Bring some food and drinks to share at the Kokoda picnic shelter. You can even purchase them in Rhodes, without having to prepare them at home. There is a Woolworths opposite Rhodes station. There is also Coles and other take away food in Rhodes shopping centre and cafes close by. After the Christmas in July picnic lunch, there will be two walks. 1. we will walk the Kokoda Memorial walkway to Olwen's Corner and follow along the river to Rocky Point and Major's Bay then return. 12 km 2. We continue to Cabarita to catch the ferry. 8km As we can't book the picnic shed, we would like to ask volunteers to go there early to hold all the tables. Thank you for your help View |
20 Jul, Wed 10:30AM | Windsor Cultural walk | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 11km | Sydney Branch | ||
Marilyn C. | |||||
A cultural and Hawkesbury River walk. Includes visit to Deerubin Gallery and Windsor Museum. Location: Windsor Limit: 10. View |
21 Jul, Thu | Rydalmere to Kissing Point | ||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. City of Parramatta Council Council of the City of Ryde |
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Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sue W | |||||
(Date Changed) Mostly on formed paths along the Parramatta River. Hazards include current viruses, mud and detritus from flooding. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 8. View |
22 Jul, Fri 8:45AM | Lawson to Hazelbrook via Echo Bluff | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 420m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
Starting from Lawson Station, walk past Fairy Falls, Dantes Glen, St Michaels Falls, Echo Bluff, Frederica Falls, and then some street walking through Golden Horizons Park on to waterfalls in Hazelbrook, walking past Glow Worm Nook Falls, another Fairy Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Oakland Falls, Burgess Falls and along Winbourne Rd to Hazelbrook Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossing, muddy sections Location: Lawson and Hazelbrook Limit: 15. View |
23 Jul, Sat 8:30AM | Tarpien Rock and the western edge of the Pagoda Maze | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
On this trip we will visit Tarpien Rock via a ridge near Jews creek and have a look at the Pagoda Maze.
If time allows me will have a look at Moffitts pagodas . Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View |
23 Jul, Sat | The Great Wall of China and Torbane Balcony | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. Park at Airly Gap. Walk on Airly Mountain Trail to the top of the mountain. Make our way to its northwestern corner and descend under the first cliff line. Continue south through the spectacular pagoda area known as The Great Wall of China, then locate a ledge (Torbane Balcony) and follow it till GR 221 330. Climb up via a known slot and walk east, returning to Airly Gap via a ridge. About 10 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S View |
23 Jul, Sat | Watsons Bay Wharf to Rose Bay | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | Macarthur Branch | ||
Lyn C. | |||||
Via Parsley Bay, Nielsen Park, Hermitage Foreshore Walk.
Moderate pace. Harbour views. Mostly on well formed paths, through reserves and quiet streets. Steps, ups and downs, some unformed and unsealed tracks which could be slippery and muddy following rain. Walking poles may assist. Break off point available near Nielsen Park.
Meeting place and time will be advised on booking Location: Watsons Bay and Rose Bay Limit: 14. View |
24 Jul, Sun 7:24AM | Crossing The Blue Mountains (series)CBM 3 | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Stuart S. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) "We 'explore' the Blue Mountains in the steps of Blaxland, Lawson, and Wentworth from Emu Plains to Mt York."
Commit to the whole series, (15 sections), and you will be rewarded with a certificate acknowledging your achievement.
Today we walk from Warrimoo to Valley Heights. Highlights of the walk are lookouts to Mount Banks, Penrith lakes, Lion Rock, Bell Rock, tall gum and turpentile trees, sandstone rock formations, a creek, birds and horses.
Steep and slippery sections. Social distancing will be observed.
Steep and Slippery sections! Location: Blue Mountains Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 12. View |
25 Jul, Mon 8:20AM | Birdwood Gully Springwood | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
Walk various tracks in the gully Steep, slippery, muddy Limit: 15. View |
25 Jul, Mon 11:06AM | Ravines and Cliffs South of Bowens Creek | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Park at the barrier at the national park boundary on Mount Irvine Road. Climb onto the tops to the south west and explore a ravine to the west. Descend into a major tributary of Bowens Creek and follow it north to near the junction with Bowens Creek. Climb out towards a cliff line to the south east and follow it until it runs out. Reconnect with the cars via a wonderful lookout platform visited on the last walk to this area. About 6 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Wilson and Wollangambe 89312S View |
25 Jul, Mon 9:20AM | Refuge Rock to Lakes of Cherrybrook | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 180m | Sydney Branch | |
Ian B. | |||||
Meet at 9.20 am near the entrance to the Cherrybrook Metro Station. Catch the 9.38am 626 Pennant Hills via Cherrybrook bus to our starting destination. The walk will include the Carmen and the Refuge Rock Trails. This will require walking along streets, fire trails and bush tracks. Sections of the tracks could be muddy, slippery and rocky. Leeches could also be encountered. Refuge Rock was used by the Armed Forces for target practice during World War 2. Location: Berowra Valley NP Limit: 15. View |
25 Jul, Mon 8:37AM | St Helena Ridge Trail | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 18km | 320m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Cancelled) Woodford to Glenbrook. Oaks Trail for 5.6km then St Helena Ridge Trail to Duck Hole and Glenbrook. Mountain bikes share trail. Creek crossing. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba, Springwood, and Penrith Limit: 15. View |
26 Jul, Tue 9:30AM | Joadja North NR | |||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | ||||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8.5km | 300m | Southern Highlands Branch | ||
Barbara B. | ||||||
26 Jul, Tue 9:03AM | Wombat Hill Lookout, Yarrunga Trig & Rebecca’s View #660 | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 200m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
David W. | |||||
(Postponed) (Postponed due to short notice road closure) The walk begins at Meryla Pass in Morton NP. From the locked gate continue on the Fire Trail along the ridge. There are several viewpoints which look towards Mt Carrialoo, Crankey's Creek and Lake Yarrunga until reaching the end of the track overlooking Wombat Hill. On the return there is an optional trail leading to Rebecca's View over Sandy's Creek on the other side of the ridge.
Hazards: Rough track and unfenced cliffs. Off track for extension to the trig. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View |
27 Jul, Wed 9:30AM | Tempe to Tempe loop | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Denise S. | |||||
Walk from Tempe station along Cooks River to Canterbury returning through Cup and Saucer Creek wetlands to Tempe. A pleasant flat walk along landscaped paths and parks. Limit: 15. View |
28 Jul, Thu 9:31AM | Como Heritage Walk | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Ken | |||||
Contact Leader to RSVP: Ken Woodward edgark@optusnet.com.au ; 0450470893
Como Heritage Walk. Learn about Henry Lawson history
Meet at Como Station. Walkers can get there in whatever way suits. The walk follows streets and pops in and out of bushland. Return is from Como Station or for a longer walk- over the old railway bridge to Oatley Station to catch the train from there. Individual walkers can decide on the day.
Option 1; 5 Km approx. Grade 2.
Option 2 ; 8 Km approx. Grade 2.
Bring lunch and morning tea Limit: 12.
View |
29 Jul, Fri 10:02AM | An Artistic stroll | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Leader: Heather Lakiss.(RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com 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 where Kylie Kwongs restaurant is and on to Redfern Station. View |
29-31 Jul, Fri-Sun | Lost Chord Crater, Lee Castle and Labyrinth Peak | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
A 3-day pack walk.
Day 1: Park at Benjang Gap, GR 300 930. Walk to Lee Creek and then upstream to GR 328 904. Take water for the day (or carry from home). Climb to Lost Chord Crater, continue to Lost Chord Saddle, then climb south west on Tal Tal Ridge to about GR 339 890. Descend into a tributary of Lee Creek at about GR 330 884. Take water for high camp and next morning, climb westwards and camp at around GR 324 885. If time permits, explore high cliffs to the south east (we may even camp there). About 12 km.
Day 2: Spend the morning exploring Lee Castle immediately to the north west, then descend into Lee Creek, take water for the high camp and the next day and climb to Labyrinth Saddle (eastern end) at GR 315 903. Then climb Labyrinth Peak, GR 311 901, to camp. About 6 km.
Day 3: Return to the Labyrinth Saddle. Explore around to the north and north east. If possible, descend into a tributary of Lee Creek at around GR 316 909; otherwise return to the saddle and use a known descent route to the north. Walk back to the cars. About 8 km.
Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Talooby 89324N View |
30 Jul, Sat 9:00AM | Evans Crown exploration | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
Evans Crown Nature Reserve is an interesting and dramatic place to visit for the curious bushwalker! The huge granite boulders, with its many nooks and crannies demand to be explored and at this time of the year the wattle should be in full bloom making for a stunning landscape to walk amongst. Rock scrambling. Location: Evans Crown NR Map: Tarana 88301N View |
31 Jul, Sun 9:35AM | Bridges Series No 7: Gladesville, Iron Cove and Anzac Bridges | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
We walk from Huntleys Point to Pyrmont Bay. Points of interest : Bretts Park, Huntleys Point Interchange, Gladesville Bridge, Birkenhead Point, King George Park, Callan Park, Sydney College of the Arts, Anzac Bridge, Giba Park, Darling Island, Pyrmont Bay Park, Welcome Wall. View |
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