Program listing

Download the published 3 monthly program PDFs

Current Filter | Date from=2023-01-1 | Date to=2023-02-0 Remove filter

Calendar View or list for Apr 24 | May 24 | Jun 24 | Jul 24 | Aug 24 | and beyond.
Leader contact details and activity meeting details are hiden. Members please log in for full details.

2 Jan, Mon 10:00AM			Cooper Park
Grade:3/6	Length	7km	250m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
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. View

2 Jan, Mon 8:38AM			Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	240m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
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. View

2 Jan, Mon 9:13AM			Wentworth Falls to Bullaburra
Grade:4/6	Length	11km	350m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(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. View

2-7 Jan, Mon-Sat			Wheeler’s Hut to Kiandra
Grade:4/6	Length	70km	800m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
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. View

4 Jan, Wed 8:45AM			Springwood circuit via Glenbrook Creek and Sharks Head Cave
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	420m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(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. View

6 Jan, Fri 9:00AM			The Alphabet Series: “P”…Parramatta History Walk
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
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. View

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.
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 View

8 Jan, Sun 8:00AM			20km plus walk series : Circular Quay to Bondi Junction
Grade:4/6	Length	30km	500m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
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. View

8 Jan, Sun			Tootie Cascades via Long Ridge
Grade:5/6	Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
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 View

9 Jan, Mon 8:25AM			Duck Hole to Blue Pool
Grade:4/6	Length	8km	270m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(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 View

9 Jan, Mon 10:00AM			Little Digger Circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(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. View

9 Jan, Mon 9:42AM			Little Zig Zag
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	420m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(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. View

11 Jan, Wed 9:30AM			Bundeena to Little Marley
Grade:3/6	Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Bundeena via Coast Track to Little Marley and return by inland trail. Location: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

11 Jan, Wed 8:38AM			Engadine to Heathcote via Kangaroo Creek
Grade:4/6	Length	12km	295m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
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. View

11 Jan, Wed 11:30AM	Walkers get together
		Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

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
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. View

14 Jan, Sat 8:30AM			Carrington falls – Missingham steps circuit
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	420m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(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 View

14 Jan, Sat			From Camp Creek to East Creek via Devils Throat
Grade:5/6	Length	10km		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 View

15 Jan, Sun 8:00AM			20km plus walk series : Circular Quay to Greenwich
Grade:4/6	Length	20km	400m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This walk takes you from Circular Quay to Greenwich Ferry Terminal passing through nice harbour views, parks, bushland and plenty of great views. View

16 Jan, Mon 10:00AM			Lane Cove Bush and Bay
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk takes you through some surprising bush gullies and along the foreshore between Northwood and Linley Point. Starting at Gore Hill Cemetery the walk descends along Gore Creek, crosses under River Rd (bring a torch) then goes to Woodford Bay, from where it heads up and down to Tambourine Bay and Burns Bay. A combination of well formed tracks, unformed tracks, streets, steps, creek crossings; tunnel can be slippery. Hazards: tunnel, tracks may be slippery if wet. Location: Lane Cove Bushland Reserve & Harbour reserves Map: Lane Cove Council Reserve track map and street directories Limit: 14. View

16 Jan, Mon 8:44AM			Springwood loop
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	310m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Springwood Station walk to Lawsons Lookout. Down to Magdala Track. Take Blue Gum Lodge Loop Track. Return to Magdala Track. Yondell Extension Trail to Bee Farm Road. Return to Springwood Station. Steep parts, rough, slippery. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

17 Jan, Tue 10:45AM	Kamarah Ridge and Koombanda Ridge exploratory
Grade:3/6		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LeaderPhilip Wright. A short walk in beautiful country to see the masses of flannel flowers. Off track View

17 Jan, Tue 10:26PM	Wheeny Gap and Waterfalls
Grade:5/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Drive to the end of North Wheeny Gap Trail. Walk down to Lagoon Falls. Spend some time there, then continue to Wheeny Gap, with its magnificent pool and waterfall. Spend sone time there, then, scramble up the spur to the west and climb back to the cars. A half a day adventure. Scrambling, exposure, swimming. About 4 km. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

18 Jan, Wed 7:58AM			Stanwell Park Dam and Waterfalls – Coalcliff Dam
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
The weather forecast is 34 degrees at Helensburgh on Wednesday 18. Additionally the track to Bald Hill is under renovation. Therefore I will change the walk with an earlier start. Taking the Wodi Wodi Track across Stanwell Creek and up the Forest Path to Mount Mitchell. Grand views across Stanwell Park to Bald Hill. Track continues to Coal Cliff Dam then Stanwell Park Dam. Lunch at Stanwell Park Falls. Down a forest track returning to Stanwell Park Station. View

18 Jan, Wed 7:58AM			Stanwell Park to Helensburgh via Bald Hill and Lilyvale Track
Grade:4/6	Length	15km	450m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(Cancelled) From Stanwell Park Station taking a steep track up to Bald Hill Lookout and spetacular coastal views. Continuing onto Lilyvale Track and some dense forest tracks. A short bush bash crossing the Hacking River. Finally, an uphill hike to Helensburgh Station (Adrian Jones' walk). Crossing Hacking River twice and crossing creeks twice. Slippery river crossings. View

18 Jan, Wed 9:10AM			Umina to Pearl Beach
Grade:3/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk round the coast from Umina to Pearl Beach and visit the Arboretum. Then we'll walk back to Umina Beach and catch a bus back to Woy Woy station. Coastal tracks, beach walking. Opportunity for swim. Location: Central Coast Limit: 15. View

19 Jan, Thu 8:00AM			Forestville Loop
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	400m	Sydney Branch
Lydia C.
We will start from Starkey Street in Forestville and a short walk via Cannons Parade to Cook Street Reserve where the walk will start. A short cut will take us to Currie Street Trail and a side trip to the Natural Bridge for those who have not been before. Return to Currie Street Trail, past Bates Creek and continue to Magazine Track then onto Flat Rock Beach where we will have morning tea. Continue along Flat Rock Beach Trail to Davidson Park where we will have lunch after which we return to Ferguson Street via Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks where the walk will finish and walkers can get a bus to either Chatswood or City or pick up their car. Please have proof of vaccination status at start of walk. Joint walk with the Bush Club. All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. Please contact leader for booking into the walk. Location: Garigal NP Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 15. View

20-22 Jan, Fri-Sun			Pass 30a to the Colo and Knife-Edge North of Blacksmiths Creek
Grade:6/6	Length	20km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
A 3-day adventure. Day 1 – Drive to Drip Rock Trail and leave vehicles there. Descend to the Colo via Pass 30a. Establish a base camp. Day 2 – Explore the knife-blade spur north of Blacksmiths Creek. Probably return via Blacksmiths Creek. Day 3 – Exit via Pass 30. About 20 km total. Brilliant swimming in between of walking. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Colo Heights 90313N View

20 Jan, Fri 8:30AM			Pippas Pass to Duck Hole
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Pippas Pass then down to Glenbrook Creek and cross near here. Follow Glenbrook Creek towards Glenbrook and exit at the Duck Hole. There is no formed track along Glenbrook Creek. Not much shade. Creek crossings. Expect the one at the Duck Hole will involve wading knee deep. Wet or sandy rocks can be slippery. Lots of trip hazards. Some rock and scrub scrambling. Location: Blaxland Map: Penrith and Springwood Limit: 12. View

20 Jan, Fri 9:35AM			The Alphabet Series:”T”.. Taronga to Balmoral
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT Taronga to Balmoral: A short summer walk, partly shady, coastal, about the best view of the harbour in Sydney Café for coffee at Chowder Bay with option of purchasing lunch/taking own to have at Balmoral. View

21 Jan, Sat 8:00AM			Fortress ridge trail~Dr.Darkes Cave~Fortress Hill~Fortress Creek~Lockleys Pylon.
Grade:4/6	Length	14km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This trip combines some of the most spectacular locations in the Blue Mountains into a circuit, with plenty of time to experience the beauty of Darkes Cave, Fortress Falls and the iconic Lockleys Pylon, to name a few. This walk is 90% on tracks. We will allow time for a swim along the way and to appreciate this spectacular area. short section of offtrack walking Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S View

23 Jan, Mon 9:08AM			Bruces Walk Bullaburra to Lawson
Grade:4/6	Length	9km	230m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
From Bullaburra Station walk part of Bruces walk. North Lawson Park, Fairy Falls, Echo Bluff, track to fire trail. Frederica Falls. Return via Hughes Avenue to Lawson Station. Steep, rough, slippery. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

23 Jan, Mon 9:33AM			Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	168m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Enjoy this cooler walk with its spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. We will walk from Watsons Bay to Camp Cove to view the landing place of Captain Phillip on 21 January 1788, thence to South Head and onto Nielson Park. Please note that the beach and kiosk there are currently closed for construction work. We then take the stunning Hermitage Foreshore Track to Rose Bay, where you can catch a bus or ferry home. Booking essential giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers please. Some street walking and a number of stairs in places. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

25 Jan, Wed 9:36AM			Blackheath Circuit via Porters Pass, Colliers Causeway and Walls Ledge
Grade:4/6	Length	12km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Blackheath Station walk to Lamberts Lookout, continue down Porters Pass and up to Centennial Glen, loop around Walls Ledge back to Centennial Glen and on to Colliers Causeway back to Lamberts Lookout, then along the ridge track to Fort Rock and back to Blackheath Station. Possible early exit after climbing up from Lamberts Lookout. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossing and sections of indistinct track. Limit: 15. View

25 Jan, Wed 9:35AM			North Head loop
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	120m	Sydney Branch
Jill M.
(Leader Changed) Walk from Manly Wharf via Shelly Beach and return via Little Collins Beach. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

25 Jan, Wed 9:21AM			The alphabet series “F”. Flight
Grade:2/6	Length	6km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Sydney festival at Casula powerhouse arts centre. Celebratory and critical, FLIGHT deconstructs air travel, aviation, aerodynamics and the freedoms and perils that flight promises following our unprecedented break from the skies. We’ll do a 5 Km walk in Leacock Regional Park before going to festival View

26 Jan, Thu 10:30AM			Taronga Zoo Wharf to Bradleys Head Australia Day
Grade:1/6	Length	2km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Easy pace, harbourside tracks. We will watch Australia Day festivities along the way and at Bradleys Head. After lunch independent return to city from Taronga Wharf - bus or ferry. Meet leader at Taronga Wharf. Combined NPA Ramblers Sydney walk. Location: Sydney foreshore View

26 Jan, Thu 8:31AM			Victory track~Sassafras creek~Glenbrook creek~Magdala gully track~Springwood
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is a delightful walk following 3 beautiful creeks, past various waterfalls and pools which will be worth a swim if the day is hot. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S View

27 Jan, Fri 9:30AM			Neighbourhood Walks: The two valley trail
Grade:2/6	Length	8km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Derek Hampton RSVP to derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com Join us for a morning summer's walk along the Two Valley Trail mostly in shade. Preview with points of interest (: link detail). By walking we register our support to complete the Wolli Creek Regional Park with NPA management. Meet at Bexley North Station at 9.30am. We finish at Wolli Creek station with an option of refreshment or lunch at the Rowers in Cahill Park. View

28 Jan, Sat 8:31AM			Birrabang Canyon
Grade:4/6	Length	7km	220m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Birrabang Canyon is a very scenic but relatively easy canyon as it involves no abseils and no compulsary swims which makes it prefect for those who dont want to go to extremes! However it does have some superb sections and on the climb out back to the cars there are an assortment of very spectacular pagodas,worth visiting. rock scrambling,rock hopping along the creek Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson View

28 Jan, Sat			Deep Pass Canyon
Grade:3/6	Length	4.5km	120m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Fire Trail – Deep Pass – Nayook Creek (Deep Pass Canyon) – Fire Trail. A nice little canyon, no abseils, some scrambling, use of fixed ropes, wet feet or more. Track, creek walking, minor scrambling, rope used to ascend small rock faces. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 10. View

29 Jan, Sun 3:00PM			Birding; Lady Carrington Drive
Grade:1/6	Length	5km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Over the afternoon, as birds become active, the northern sections of Lady Carrington Drive can become active. It's a good time to explore, with binoculars and camera, and who knows what we might find! Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

30 Jan, Mon 8:55AM			Murphys Glen to Bedford Creek
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk along road and trail down to Murphys Glen. Then follow track down further to Bedford Creek. Chance to cool off with a swim. Return same way. Expect to catch a later train than usual. Mostly road and fire trail. Track to pool on Bedford Creek rough in places. Time at Bedford Creek to relax or have a swim. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba and Jamison Limit: 20. View

30 Jan, Mon 9:35AM			Watsons Bay to Bondi
Grade:2/6	Length	9km	330m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This is a great coastal walk to escape the heat. There are great views along and the way and an invitation to have a surf at Bondi at the conclusion of the walk. You can purchase your lunch at Bondi too. Booking essential. Include your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers. Some stairs and not much shade, so bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

31 Jan, Tue 9:30AM			Carrington Falls Rim Walks (#300)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:2/6	Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Nearly fully booked) Carrington Falls and Stevo's Track followed by a short drive to access Nellies Glen and Missingham Lookout. There will be an opportunity to swim at Nellies Glen. As this walk has two parts walkers seeking a shorter walk can opt to do just the first leg. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

Program listing

Leader: Heather Lakiss. (RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com

LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT

Leader: Philip Wright

Leader: Derek Hampton RSVP to derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com