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8 Jan, Mon 9:30AM | Thornleigh to Eastwood | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
Graham C. | |||||
A pleasant walk at an unhurried pace through Pennant Hills Park down to join the Great North Walk en route to Terrys Creek near Browns Waterhole. We then turn off and travel down the beautifully shaded Terrys Creek to Eastwood Station. There is no need to book. Just turn up. Hazards are the usual uneven ground, stones, tree roots and some creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View |
8 Jan, Mon 9:12AM | Wentworth Falls to Leura | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 380m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Footpaths and road walking to Conservation Hut area. Then stairs down to Empress Falls Lookout. Cross Lillians Bridge and up past the Fairmont Resort. Some more road walking before continuing the Grand Cliff Top Walk Track to Pool of Siloam and on to Leura. Well tracked but lots of steps. Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View |
10 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 National Park Limit: 15. View |
10 Jan, Wed 8:33AM | Elena’s Birthday Walk and Lunch | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Val and Linda are organising the desserts for the lunch. Walkers are asked to bring a plate of food to be shared with the group. More details when you book. We will walk from Warrimoo Station to Val's and drop off the lunch plates. Then continue on to Cripple Creek Trail. Have morning tea on the trail. Return to Val's via Spurwood Rd for lunch. Not a hard walk. Half of it is on footpaths and the rest is mostly fire trail. Some loose surfaces. Not much shade on walk. Bring hat, water and morning tea for the walk. Location: Warrimoo Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View |
10 Jan, Wed 4:00PM | Nuggan Pt, Meroo Headland and BBQ – (Afternoon/Evening Walk) | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | Milton Branch | ||
Wendy | |||||
Walk to Nuggan Point from Meroo Head Campsite. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches. PLUS: After the walk, return to campsite and parking area for light/BBQ. BYO meat and associated foods and drink. Expected return home by 7:30 pm. View |
10 Jan, Wed 11:30AM | Walkers get together | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
Mal | |||||
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View |
12 Jan, Fri 9:00AM | The Alphabet Series: “A”..An artistic, architectural and engineering stroll | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) LEADER: HEATHER LAKISS. (RSVP DIRECT TO HEATHERLAKISS@GMAIL.COMAn easy stroll from St Peters station through Sydney Park , several other parks, explore South Eveleigh redevelopment taking in little parks and artistic designs, Locomotive Street and on to Carriageworks via 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 : Community Garden, Historic Brickworks, Ponds, Water birds, Stepping stones, Gumnut hideouts, Happy tears, locomotives, engineering of yesteryear, Exhibition, historic buildings, Kylie Kwong's restaurant. Return home by walking back to Redfern station or walk to City Road to catch a bus. Limit: 15. View |
13 Jan, Sat 8:00AM | Kangaroo Creek | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 10km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Waterfall Station - Kangaroo Creek - Karloo Pools - Karloo Track - Heathcote Station. Kangaroo Creek is, in my opinion, the most beautiful and wild watercourse in the Royal National Park and is blessed with so many swimmable pools that it makes a perfect walk to do in summer. I plan to swim in a number of these and the hotter it is, the more swimming I'll be doing as we make our way down to Karloo Pool. Rock hopping along the creek on a rough track. Location: Royal National Park Map: Royal National Park Sketch Map Limit: 20. View |
15 Jan, Mon 9:20AM | 7 Points of Balmain | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 120m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
(Date Changed) This walk around the Balmain peninsula takes you to many different vantage points which provide a variety of views across the Harbour, including Ballast Point, Birchgrove, Elkington Park and the foreshore of East Balmain. The route takes alleyways, paths and several flights of steps. Hazards: steps. Map: balmain Limit: 14. View |
15 Jan, Mon 9:03AM | Dantes Glen | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Cancelled) 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. Muddy sections. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View |
15 Jan, Mon 9:00AM | Yeramba Lagoon | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | 150m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
It's worth checking out the bushland around Yeramba Lagoon to see how the rehabilitation is proceeding and, yes, there are some interesting wildflowers there too! Location: Georges River NP Limit: 12. View |
16 Jan, Tue 9:00AM | Paddle Bundeena to Winifred Falls (#K600) | ||||
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | Southern Highlands Branch | ||
Mike M | |||||
From Bundeena Boat Ramp we paddle up the Hacking River for 3km then into SW Arm Creek for 4.5km to the head of waters for lunch. A short walk will take us to Winifred Falls.
All participants are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD.
NOTE: Kayak hire is available at the boat ramp. https://www.bundeenakayaks.com.au
Hazards: Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motor boats. Location: Hacking River & South West Arm Creek. and Royal NP Limit: 12. View |
17 Jan, Wed 9:00AM | Conjola – Cunjurong Point | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | Milton Branch | ||
Fiona S. | |||||
A pleasant sandy stroll across the almost closed Lake Conjola entrance to Cunjurong Point with views over Green Island. We may or may not get wet feet! Bring morning tea and a possible swim. View |
17 Jan, Wed 9:20AM | Explore Ngula Bulgarabang Park (Radiata Plateau) | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 600m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Carpool and drive from Katoomba Station to the locked gate close to Explorers Tree. Meander around tracks to a number of lookouts and passing Mt Elphinstone. Interesting undulating terrain with Rediata Pine trees. Cars required. Please indicate whether you will be driving. This walk is a variation of the walk on 20 Dec 2023 when we shortened the walk and didn't walk on tracks which are very muddy and slippery on account of the heavy rain. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Location: Katoomba Limit: 15. View |
17 Jan, Wed 9:20AM | Taronga Zoo to The Spit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Mike P. | |||||
Walk from Taronga Zoo to the Spit via Bradleys Head, Chowder Bay and Balmoral. Beautiful harbour views and bush tracks. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View |
19 Jan, Fri 1:50PM | Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night series: Birdwood Gully | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Fully Booked) Leaders: Allan Porter and Philip Wright. Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night. It is a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Very easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and amazing atmosphere. Glow worms. We walk twice, once in the afternoon and once after dark. We have a break to have celebration dinner for Sophie’s birthday before we walk in the dark to see the Glow worms. Thai/ Hotel/IGA/Sports Club/Cafe/ Petrol Station available at Springwood. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright Headlamp, preferably with red light, with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Many steps, metal bits on ground, small creek crossings, muddy in parts. Limit: 8. View |
20 Jan, Sat 8:00AM | Dargans Creek Canyon | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 5km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Dargans Creek canyon is an excellent relatively easyish canyon for those who have done a few canyons before such as Birrabang as it doesnt have any abseils involved. It does have a few short swims and there is a climb out up a tree with spikes. Of course I'll bring a tape and I'd like people attending to wear a helmet and bring a wetsuit too. I have spare helmets for those needing one.Due to the few short swims,you should bring a PDF if you are not a confident swimmer. scrambling on slippery rocks and a few short swims. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 15. View |
21 Jan, Sun | Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations.
Park on a fire trail off Sunnyside Ridge Road and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave and Pinch Point Circle along the way. Climb Split Rock, then move south east and out towards Carne Creek. Climb out on a tributary and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. About 8k. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View |
22 Jan, Mon 8:46AM | Faulconbridge fire trail and swim | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 15km | 610m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
Meet at Faulconbridge Station car park. Car share to the start of Faulconbridge Fire trail. Walk 6 km of undulating fire trail, then track down to Grose River 1.5 km. Note one rope (which can be circumnavigated) and one ladder at 45 degrees. A lovely large water hole at the Grose River. Plenty of time for a swim and a rest. Return up track 1.5 km. Take fire trail back to cars 6 km.
Return to either Faulconbridge or other stations dependent on your driver. Total number of walkers is dependent on the number of drivers. When booking please state if a passenger or a driver (with number of car seats available e.g. 1+3 means driver and three passengers). Bring your swimmers. Steep slippery tracks. Deep water. Long ladder. Rope down rock (but is possible to circumnavigate this). Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View |
22 Jan, Mon 9:30AM | Greenwich Point to McMahons Point | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 160m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
This walk starts and finishes with a ferry ride. It follows a popular route through the bushy peninsulas on the northern side of Sydney Harbour: from Greenwich Point via Manns Point, Berry Island, Balls Head, Blues Point, finishing at McMahons Point. Along the way there are beautiful views of the harbour, and wonderful stretches of coastal bush. Some street walking is necessary to connect it all. Hazards: steps, slippery if wet; streets, hot in summer. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 14. View |
24 Jan, Wed 8:51AM | Burra Korain Ridge | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Exploratory. Out and back along Burra Korain Ridge. Driver required. Drive from Katoomba Station to gate on Ridgewell Rd, Blackheath. We walk 1.5km along Burramoko Trail to the National Park entrance. Here we turn off onto Burra Korain Ridge. If all goes well, we could get views over the Grose Valley. Overgrown, vague track. Expect some off-track and rock scrambling. Not shaded, so bring extra water. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Katoomba 89301S Limit: 8. View |
24 Jan, Wed 9:30AM | Conjola National Park | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | Milton Branch | ||
Maureen C. | |||||
Escape the crowds and walk to waterholes and other parts of the park ending at Cudmirrah then Swan Lake for a swim and lunch. Expect some off-track walking. Location: Conjola NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View |
24 Jan, Wed 9:07AM | Umina to Pearl Beach | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Marilyn C. | |||||
From Umina walk along beach and coast of Brisbane Water to Pearl Beach. Possible visit to Arboretum, and also swim. Beautiful water views and bush tracks. Some street walking. Location: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 15. View |
25 Jan, Thu 5:40AM | Hat Hill Canyon | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
No abseils but plenty of rock hopping and scrambling. A few short swims, so you need to be a competent swimmer.
Meet at Hat Hill car park on Hat Hill Road and drive some cars to Godson Ave. Follow the track down to Hat Hill Creek. Put on wetsuits. Continue downstream to where Hat Hill Creek plunges into the Grose. Retrace upstream to the exit point. Change into dry clothes for the walk out. If we have time, we will visit the Aboriginal engravings and grinding grooves near the car park. Drive to the start of the walk to collect vehicles.
Helmets are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Wetsuit or thermals depending on how you handle cold water. We will be in and out of the creek most of the day. About 8 km.
Canyon Grade 2. Bushwalk Grade 5. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 8. View |
25 Jan, Thu | Hawthorne Canal and Callan Park | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 7km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sue W | |||||
(Cancelled) 35 ° predicted. Along the Hawthorne Canal at Leichhardt to the Parramatta River then east along the waterfront into Callan Park, a 60-hectare heritage listed site, see map. Within its grounds are many heritage buildings and quiet, undulating green open spaces. Depending on the weather, it can be extended along the Balmain waterfront. Location: Inner West Council Limit: 10. View |
26 Jan, Fri 8:00AM | River Caves Canyon and Dargan Arch | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
Richard Y. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) River Caves Canyon is almost certainly one of the very easiest canyons to do because you barely get wet feet and you have zero abseils or swims. However it is incredibly beautiful and you'll be blown away by its superb sulptured lines! The second part of today's trip is to visit the amazing Dargans Arch which is easy to get to and a place many haven't been to! Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View |
26 Jan, Fri 10:30AM | Taronga Zoo Wharf to Bradleys Head Australia Day | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Length | 2km | Sydney Branch | ||
Sandra C. | |||||
(Cancelled) Easy pace, harbour side track. We will watch the Australia Day harbour festivities along the way and at Bradleys Head. Walk ends at Bradleys Head. Join other walkers at lunch. MEET leader 10.30 at Zoo Wharf. Register on day. Cancelled 35 predicted Location: Sydney foreshore View |
26 Jan, Fri 8:00AM | Wollangambe 2 canyon | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 9km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
8612 | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Wollangambe 2 is a canyoners delight but without abseils. You'll need a good lilo/surfmat or airbed and a wetsuit and a flotation device is also a good idea. Expect plenty of beautiful canyon sections where you'll paddle and several walk through sections over rocks. People coming should be good at rock scrambling and not afraid of water!
Adrian Barden will be the 2nd leader assisting graham groves Rock scrambling between the pools. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View |
27 Jan, Sat 10:08AM | Suburb series: Casula to Liverpool | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Date Changed) Leader: Philip Wright.
EXHIBITIONS: WE’RE ALL SOMEBODY’S CHILDVideo Installation: KATY B PLUMMER: MARGARET AND THE GREY MARE at Casula powerhouse arts centre. We'll do a 5 km walk from Casula to Liverpool after visiting the Arts Centre. Morning tea available at the Powerhouse Arts Centre. Lunch available at Liverpool Limit: 10. View |
27 Jan, Sat 9:06AM | Tootie Creek Loop | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Start from Hanlons Road North and walk down the Back Creek, all the way to Tootie Creek at GR 708 928. There are caves and waterfalls to keep us occupied. Walk upstream along Tootie Creek till Front Creek at GR 698 927. Climb through a cliff line using a slot, then follow the creek back to Hanlons Road North. There are several points of interest along the way. A short day (about 4-5 hours). Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View |
28 Jan, Sun 8:00AM | Murramarang Resort to Richmond Beach | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Milton Branch | ||
Mike J. | |||||
Walk from Mill Beach around Wasp Head, past Wasp Island, along beautiful Emily Millers Beach to Myrtle Beach and onto Richmond Beach on the new Great South Walk track. Return via forest tracks. NPWS park entry fees apply. Map: Durras 89261S View |
29 Jan, Mon 8:42AM | Grose Head Winmalee | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 390m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
Any new walkers please state your experience. Meet Springwood Station car park. Car share to White Cross Road Winmalee.
Walk the lovely Blue Gum Forest. Bees Nest Hill, Grose Head lookout. Springwood Ridge fire trail. Track down to near the Grotto. Return to cars.
Numbers depend on cars. Please state whether a driver and number of seats available e.g. 1+3 OR passenger. Steep, slippery parts. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View |
29 Jan, Mon 9:35AM | 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, then, if time, to South Head before setting off to Nielson Park. Please note that the beach and kiosk there are closed due to the construction work. We then take the stunning Hermitage Foreshore track to Rose Bay, where you can catch a bus or ferry home. Booking is essential, giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers, please. Some street and beach walking and a number of stairs in places. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View |
30 Jan, Tue 9:30AM | Carrington Falls Rim Walks (#300) | ||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama |
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Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 200m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Mike M | |||||
(Fully Booked) Follow the Carrington Falls rim track to the top of Stevo's Track & return. A short drive to access Nellies Glen Carpark then walk to Missingham Lookout. After the walk 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: Buderroo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028- 4S Limit: 12. View |
31 Jan, Wed 9:00AM | Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 10km | 480m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Paul L. | |||||
Starting the walk via the Vale lookout and great views over the lower Grose River, then the Vale of Avoca trail to the Grose River. Follow the river upstream to swimming pools. The Paterson Hill off-track section begins from here, a steep climb to Paterson hill from the creek confluence. Look for log book near cairn. Enjoy view and return down spur to Cabbage Tree Creek, then follow creek to Grose River. Anyone wanting an easier walk can remain at the Grose River swimming pools and enjoy a swim. Return via The Wire Track, a short but steeper track that joins the fire trail to the parked cars. Hazards include unfenced cliff edges, slipery rocks, deep water swimming holes. Map: Kurrajong 90304N Limit: 20. View |
31 Jan, Wed 9:30AM | Spit to Manly | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Hildegard S. | |||||
Walk from the Spit to Manly Wharf via Manly Scenic Walkway Track. Lovely harbour views. Steep sections, many steps, bush tracks with rough and uneven surfaces. Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View |
1 Feb, Thu 9:00AM | Paddle Illawong to Sandy Point (#K310) | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 20km | Southern Highlands Branch | ||
Keith H. | |||||
This paddle will explore the Georges River & tributary creeks as they pass through the Georges River NP. From Illawong we head upstream passing under the Alfords Pt Bridge enjoying the NP bordering both banks of the river. We will break for lunch at one of the numerous beaches beside the Park’s picnic areas, before returning along the same course. En route we will have the chance to explore Mill Ck and a section of Salt Pan Ck. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD.
Hazards: Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Location: Georges River Limit: 12. View |
1 Feb, Thu | Wollangambe Two | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
Limited numbers. Swim/float/walk/scramble down the gorge. Side forays into Serendipity and Whungee Wheengee Canyons. Must be able to swim well. Lilo/flotation device and helmet are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Wet suit recommended. About 10 km. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View |
2 Feb, Fri 1:10PM | Gorgeous by Day, Magical by night series : Horseshoe falls, Fairy Falls, Burgess Falls, Glow Worm Nook falls; Oakland Falls | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 7km | 200m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Fully Booked) Leaders: Allan Porter and Philip Wright. Starting from Hazelbrook, we walk once during the day so as to familiarise with the route in day light. Then we have a break to have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glowworms. Chinese/Thai/Foodworks/Petrol Station available at Hazelbrook village. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright headlamp with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. The evening hike will be shortened to ensure we make the last train at 10:35 pm. Steep steps, tree roots, slippery sections. Limit: 8. View |
2 Feb, Fri 9:00AM | World Wetlands Day Special | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | 50m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
It is World Wetlands Day (the theme is "It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration"). We'll be looking at several sites on the Kurnell peninsula; the order depends on tides, but we shall cover Boat Harbour and Quibray Bay. Some walking, but also opportunities for those with long lenses to record the waders. Sandy tracks, some rock hopping. Location: Boat Harbour Limit: 12. View |
3 Feb, Sat 8:00AM | The Cascades trail and Clover Hill trail | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 10km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Richard Y. | |||||
(Leader Changed) This is a trip with 2 sections and both are a waterfall lovers paradise with many falls and pools to explore and savour and if you dont mind the chilly water, a great place for a dip or two! I plan to go as far up these 2 watercourses as I can and in the process we will encounter a hellva lot of waterfalls. Rock scrambling/hopping. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Limit: 15. View |
3 Feb, Sat | Wollangambe Seven | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
The next instalment of our Wollangambe exploration. Limited numbers. Park one car at GR 652 942 near Tessellate Hill access track and another one on Danes Way, Mount Irvine. Walk/swim/boulder/scramble down the gorge to the planned exit point at GR 646 967 (new to the leader). Climb towards Tessellate Hill, visit the Tessellated Pavements and the area around it, then walk back to the vehicles. Bring helmet (mandatory) and dry bags. Wet suit strongly recommended. Lilo optional. Must be able to swim well. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 8 km. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Wollangambe 89312S View |
4 Feb, Sun 8:02AM | Darvall Park to Lane Cove NP | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 24km | 533m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
(Updated Details) We start the walk at Darvall Park, Denistone. The walk will continue at Terrys Creek and then at Browns Waterhole to join the Great North Walk; finish at Lady Game Drive, Lane Cove NP. The walk will follow the creeks, Lane Cove River and will pass through remnants of shale blue gum forest. At Darvall Park the circumference of a massive blue gum is 6.5m. There are also turpentines & blackbutts. This valuable bush land provides a corridor for wildlife such as water dragons & rosellas. Hopefully, Anthony, a NPA member & volunteer bush worker, will join & enlighten us with his knowledge of Darvall Park. Slippery when wet. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: lane cove river park Limit: 20. View |
4 Feb, Sun | Green Island Visit and Picnic | ||||
Milton Branch | |||||
Helen M. | |||||
Visit Green Island and/or swim, laze, float, paddle, socialise and picnic at Cunjurong Beach (park at nearby Cunjurong Point boat ramp). We will cross to the island around 9:30 am (tide and swell dependent) for a swim/snorkel/walk and return by around 11:15 am. Join us for the crossing or after we return to Cunjurong Beach. View |
5 Feb, Mon 8:42AM | Springwood south side | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 320m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
Any new walkers please state your experience.
Lawson L/O, Blue Gum Lodge loop, Magdala Creek, Yondell extension track. Springwood Station. Loose leaves, steep sections. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View |
5 Feb, 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 en route and the 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 and plenty of water. Location: Eastern Suburbs Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View |
5 Feb, Mon | Wheeny Gap from the South | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
Park at GR 792 887 on Bells Line of Road, climb onto the ridge to the north and continue to GR 800 906, where the ridge splits. Take the left branch and find a way down via this narrow spur to Wheeny Creek at around GR 798 921. Walk to Wheeny Gap, stop for a swim. Find a way up to the east of Wheeny Gap – there are currently two options that can be investigated. Both these options lead back to the ridge, from where we will walk to the cars. Exploratory. 10-13 km, depending which option goes. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Kurrajong 90304N and Mountain Lagoon 90313S View |
6 Feb, Tue 9:30AM | Bundanoon – 3x short walks (#600) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 300m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Martyn M. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Three short but different walks to Erith Coal Mine, Lovers walk, and Dimmocks Creek.
Hazards: Slippery rocks, rough track, some off track, steep climbs, rock hopping. Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon) Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View |
7 Feb, Wed 8:51AM | Bell – Submarine Rock and back | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 440m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
Starting at Bell Station, walk along track to Centre of the Universe and on to "Submarine Rock" on the banks of the Wollangambe River. We will walk through beautiful pagoda country. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Limit: 15. View |
7 Feb, Wed 9:35AM | North Head loop | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Jill M. | |||||
Walk from Manly Wharf via Shelly Beach to North Head, and back via Collins Beach. Wonderful harbour and ocean views. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View |
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