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4 Aug, Sun 8:00AM Extension of The Great West to East walk : Part 1
Grade:3/6 Length 22km  500m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Philip Wright Extension of The Great West to East walk: Manly to the Spit via North Head, North Steyne Beach and Balgowlah. Philip is going to walk 60 Km over several Sundays  in August to raise fund for Fred Hollows.  You are invited to join him and encouraged to sign up for your own Fund Raising or at least contribute to his Fund Raiser. Fred's Big Run - Philip Wright (fredsbigrun.org) Will see the hanging swamp, the barrel display, several lookouts, Quarantine Station, Blue fish wall, Shelley Beach. Limit: 10. View

4 Aug, Sun 8:00AM Pigeon House Mountain and Landslide Creek
Grade:4/6 Length 15km Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longGrade: 4 hard and overgrown. Walk distance: about 15 km. We warm up by climbing Pigeon House and hope for a brilliant view! We then descend on the steep northwestern side, where the (ex)track is very overgrown, and join Wombat Ridge Trail. We follow this until we head on a footpad to Landslide Creek for a view into the valleys. Return the same way, minus the final ascent to Pigeon House.
Location: Morton NP Limit: 12. View

5 Aug, Mon 9:03AM Dantes Glen
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  300m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.San Jose Ave to North Lawson Trail, then follow cliff top to Echo Bluff, Echo Point, Fairy Falls, Dantes Glen, Empire Pass, Frederica Falls. Take Hughes Ave track back to Lawson. Creek crossings. Steep loose fire trail section. Steep worn steps. Possibly muddy sections.
Location: Lawson
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

5 Aug, Mon 9:00AM Tessellated Pavement – Mt Irvine
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  372m Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This is a special trip for us, being guided by Graham Conden. We are walking out to the interesting tessellated pavement with superb views overlooking the Wollangambe Wilderness. The undulating track follows a narrow ridge out to this natural wonder which is important to the Dharug people who have engravings etc. there. Preview the track at https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/australia/new-south-wales/mt-irvine-and-the-tessellated-pavements?mobileMap=false&initFlyover=true&flyoverReturnToTrail Booking essential stating whether you are coming by train or driving. The number we can take is determined by the number of cars available. Also give your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I have these already. It is a bit overgrown in places, but nothing too bad.
Location: Mt Irvine
Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 20. View

6 Aug, Tue 9:00AM Mt Keira Ring Track & Robinsons LO (#400)
Fully inside Wollongong City Council
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  500m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael Q
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.From Byarong Park head up Mt Keira Ring Track. Detour to Robertson Lookout then complete the ring track back to cars. Great coastal views, rainforest and remnants of old mine. Some overgrown and steep tracks.
Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR
Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

7 Aug, Wed 8:30AM Blaxland to Glenbrook via Yoogali Lookout, Lapstone Creek, Marge & Liz Lookouts
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  420m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked) Starting Blaxland Station, after a short walk along Mitchells Pass, walk around Major Mitchell Reserve along a track to Yoogali Lookout, walk through Knappsack Park Reserve, Lapstone Creek cross Mitchells Pass Road and walk up to Marge & Liz Lookouts and on to Glenbrook Station. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossing. short sections off-track and on faint tracks.
Location: Blaxland Limit: 15. View

7 Aug, Wed 9:00AM Florence Head, Morton NP
Grade:2/6 Length 8km Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Car pool to Little Forest Plateau. Walk is mainly on a defined track. Brilliant views over Milton and to Pigeon House. Bring morning tea to enjoy at lookout. Coffee in Milton.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Milton 89272N View

7 Aug, Wed 10:15AM Illawarra coastal walk Bellambi to Thirroul
Grade:2/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Mostly flat walking along cycle/pedestrian trail.  Some beach walking (hard sand).  A bit of street walking and slightly uphill at the end.  We will try to identify bird life along the way. Very picturesque coastline. bikes, possibly strong wind. Limit: 15. View

7 Aug, Wed 10:02AM Suburb series: Colo Heights: Bob Turners Track
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  350m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLeader: Kevin Cliffe We walk Bob Turners Track. We'll see various flowers on our way down to the pristine Colo River where you can swim. Steep and slippery sections. Steep sections
Location: Colo River
Map: Colo Heights 90313N Limit: 6. View

8 Aug, Thu Helensburgh to Semi Detached Point and return
Grade:3/6 Length 18km  660m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFrom Helensburgh Station follow a variety of un-named tracks to Semi Detached Point near Era Beach. Return via Cutty Ridge, Burgh track and alternative route back to the station. Great track walking in some seldom used routes. river crossings, rocky sections.
Location: Garawarra SCAand Royal NP Limit: 20. View

9 Aug, Fri 9:42AM Arthurs Lookout and Mt Blackheath
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  750m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFast pace | A trip where the leaders will set a fast pace.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Starting at Shipley Road, walk to Arthurs Lookout and then down to Blackheath Glen, then walk along Kanimbla Drive up to Mt Blackheath and back. This is a reconnaissance walk by a small group of leaders. Steep and slippery. Indistinct and overgrown track. Limit: 5. View

9 Aug, Fri 8:00AM Bingie Dreaming Track – Bingie Bingie Point to Congo
Grade:3/6 Length 8km Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWe will start at Bingie Bingie Point and explore the area. We then follow a formed track to Congo. We pass a variety of golden beaches and untamed bushland. With a little luck we might see some sea eagles & whales. This walk will include a car shuffle. Lunch in Moruya after the walk. Limit: 15. View

9-11 Aug, Fri-Sun Pilliga Tag-Along Tour
Grade:3/6 Armidale Branch
6513
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.The Pilliga Tag-along tour is a not-for-profit tour. It is an activist tour aiming to educate and highlight the dire impacts of coal seam gas. It is tour that contrasts the beauty of the Pilliga with the visible impacts of mining. Day 1. Barradine Forest Discovery Centre, Sculptures in the Scrub or Fire Tower and Salt Caves. Day 2: Tour of coal seam gas fields. Bookings essential. Contact Pat by phone or email to register.
Location: Pilliga View

9 Aug, Fri 10:00AM Suburb Series : Fiddletown
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  200m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) Wild flowers and magnificent views of Berowra Ck near Hawkesbury River.  Neverfail Trail out to Colingridge Point and back. Easy fire trail. Very little ascent/descent. No public transport.
Map: Marramarra National Park View

9 Aug, Fri 10:09AM Suburbs series: Historic walk of Cremorne
Grade:1/6 Length 5km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.After his very popular Shrimton Creek walk, Kevin was urged to put on more walks. Today he will be leading an easy and interesting walk in the North Shore, away from his home. It starts with a pleasant ferry ride from Circular Quay and we'll explore 16 historic points. Limit: 15. View

10 Aug, Sat Ahearn Lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  150m Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWattle Ridge Road at Hill Top – Nattai Road W11E – follow track along an undulating ridge to Ahearn Lookout and another impressive lookout nearby – return the same way. Ahearn Lookout is a spectacular lookout at the end of an interesting ridge, offering views of the Nattai Gorge, Mt Jellore and Russells Niddle. Hopefully the wildflowers should be on display. Fire trail - track, possible short off-track section with mild scrub and cliff edges.
Location: Nattai NP(Hill Top)
Map: Hill Top 8929-2N Limit: 12. View

10 Aug, Sat 8:00AM Bicenntennial trail ridge exploration
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  300m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longNext to the Bicentennial trail is a ridge I’ve wanted to explore for a long time! I think it will be a world of fabulous pagodas, mysterious slots and wind-carved overhangs of great beauty…so I’m hopeing!On this trip we will explore this area and all it has to offer the adventurous bushwalking explorer. Rock scrambling and off-track.
Location: Gardens of Stone SCA
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

11 Aug, Sun 9:30AM Bomaderry Creek iNaturalist Walks and Training
Milton Branch
Michael I.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.This is an excellent opportunity to tick several boxes all at once. 1. Attend a Science Week event
2. Attend an iNaturalist training (at Nowra Showgrounds)
3. Walk in Bomaderry Creek; practice your iNaturalist techniques and benefit from the local knowledge of a bunch of local experts including bird enthusiast Carla Jackett, botanist Kevin Mills, ecologist David Rush, and Terry Barratt, Bomaderry Landcare coordinator.
The event is held in conjunction with https://budawangcoast.org.au/ and full details are listed below. N.B. Register using the link provided... https://budawangcoast.org.au/2024/06/20/science-week-2024/ Limit 40 and it is already over half full, so book your space soon. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the wonders of iNaturalist, and be in the company of local ecology experts who can guide you along the way. All enquiries, please contact Michael Irving: mirving2535@gmail.com or phone 0418 602 914. Limit: 40. View

11 Aug, Sun 8:00AM Extension of The Great West to East walk Part 2: Spit to Circular Quay
Grade:4/6 Length 20km  450m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Philip Wright Extension of The Great West to East Walk Part 2: Spit to Circular Quay Philip is going to walk 50 Km over several Sundays in August to raise fund for Fred Hollows.  You are invited to join him and encouraged to sign up for your own Fund Raising or at least contribute to his Fund Raiser. Fred's Big Run - Philip Wright (fredsbigrun.org) Walk from The Spit to Circular Quay via Balmoral and the waterfront. This is about the most scenic walk in Sydney. Limit: 10. View

11 Aug, Sun 6:36AM Kangaroo Creek Traverse
Grade:5/6 Length 12km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFind out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be better protected. Park the cars near Angus Place. Walk on trail to SH 1127, then off trail north east to SH 1095. Descend into Kangaroo Creek at around GR 329 060, then follow the cliff line and ledges all the way to GR 315 056. Exit to Angus Place Trail and walk back to vehicles. About 12 km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Newnes State Forest and Gardens of Stone SCA
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

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