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15 Dec, Fri 9:00AM Kayak Tallowa Dam to Bundanoon Creek (#K150)
Passes through 3 LGA's.
Wingecarribee Shire Council
Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6 Length 16km Southern Highlands Branch
Keith H.
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Date Changed) Bundanoon Creek offers some spectacular cliff faces.  From Tallow Dam Picnic area we head NE up Lake Yarrunga (Kangaroo River) for 2.5k then head north into Bundanoon Creek for 4.5km to the head waters. On the return, we will take a short 2km detour up Sandy Creek before heading back to the start. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Hazards:  Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds.
Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 12. View

15 Dec, Fri 10:00AM The Alphabet series: F – Five Dock
Length 8km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPicnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will walk through Five Dock, for most of the walk, and also Rodd Point, finishing in Haberfield.  We will see some of Sydney’s Italian heritage, some great parks, and some interesting monuments. The walk will include the Christmas lunch for SWAG walkers, which we will have in Timbrell Park, adjacent to Livvi’s Cafe. You can bring your own lunch, or buy a panino or burger from the cafe - and a coffee, of course. Livvi’s is operated by a charity employing disabled people, deserving of our patronage. There is an opportunity early in the walk to purchase a treat for morning tea at Pasticceria Tamborrino, and an opportunity at the end of the walk to have a coffee or traditional gelato (pistachio is highly recommended) at Papa’s or San Silvestro in Haberfield. When registering, please indicate if you wish to contribute $10 towards a slice of Italian cake and prosecco at the lunch break - if enough say yes, leader will arrange for those agreeing to participate (minimum of 10 required).
Location: inner West Limit: 16. View

16 Dec, Sat 8:00AM Deep Pass Canyon and Split Rock
Grade:4/6 Length 5km  100m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSwim | A trip that involves swimmingSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Deep Pass Canyon is quite possibly the easiest wet canyon you can do and you can normally manage to stay dry for most of of this trip if you are agile. Even then you'll only normally get wet up to your waist. There are no abseils but there are quite a few places where you need to haul yourself up short length ropes. Along the way you'll encounter many small and stunning waterfalls and cascades where a swim is certainly worthwhile experiencing! Before the canyon we will do a short sidetrip to the impressive Split Rock which has some interesting tunnels within its imposing structure. Rock scrambling and slippery bits.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

17 Dec, Sun 11:00AM Christmas at Narrawallee Beach
Milton Branch
32009
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicSwim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longOptional: Snorkel, Float with Brigitte (BYO mask and snorkel). Matron Porter Reserve, near Hello Huey coffee van at the BBQ area at 12 noon for lunch. BBQ facilities available. BYO meat, salad, drinks, thermos and cups for tea and coffee. Our Milton Branch President, Paul will give a brief overview of 2023. View

17 Dec - 15 Jan, Sun-Sun Mallee & Grampians 4WD & Bushwalking adventure – Re-scheduled
Grade:3/6 Sydney Branch
Brian P.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.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)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Date Changed) Expressions of Interest sought for a four week adventure including plenty of opportunity for walking. It will operate as a tag-along (self-drive convoy) 4WD trip with new locations on most days. You may camp, attach a vehicle camper (preferred) or tow an off-road camper-trailer. Mallee country, visiting Murray-Sunset NP, Big Desert Wilderness Park & Wyperfeld NP featuring a vast desert with saltbush flats and grassland plains scattered with sand dunes and the famous Pink Lakes are outstanding subjects for photography, with large numbers of emus, kangaroos, native birds, attractive woodlands and colourful spring wildflower displays. Followed by The Grampians NP, spectacular mountain peaks and dramatic rock formations feature picturesque waterfalls, panoramic views and fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. Dramatic lookouts and a network of excellent walking tracks. The massive sandstone ramparts of the Grampians rear up from the western end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, reaching more than 1000 metres above the surrounding fertile plains. Known as Gariwerd by the local Aboriginal people, it has an indigenous history stretching back for thousands of years.
  • Joint adventure with the Bush Club
  • Travel guides available - (request by email to leader)
  • Strict limit on vehicle numbers
  • NOTE: You must have (or have use of) a suitable vehicle for this adventure!
This is a 4WD adventure, participants should be familiar with driving a 4WD vehicle in both desert and mountainous regions, carry and be conversant with the use of recovery gear.
Location: Grampians NP, Wyperfeld NP, and Mallee country View

18 Dec, Mon 9:00AM Blue Gum Forest with a twist
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  342m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Any new walkers please state your experience. Bus 692H from Springwood to White Cross Road, Winmalee at 9 am. Walk to the grotto, Blue Gum Track and Shaws Ridge fire trail with a twist. Then tracks through to Winmalee Conference Centre, Leslie St to Winmalee shopping centre. Return bus 12:33 or 14:04. Option to drive. Some steep ups and downs.
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

18 Dec, Mon 9:47AM Hawkesbury River (Brooklyn) Christmas
Grade:2/6 Length 5km  40m Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Our walking group Christmas party, open to anyone who has walked with us this year. We are exploring Brooklyn before adjourning to the Anglers Rest for lunch. Booking essential, at least one week before. Lunch is at your own expense. Sunburn and tree roots. Some stairs. Limit: 20. View

20 Dec, Wed 9:20AM Explore Ngula Bulgarabang Park (Radiata Plateau)
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  550m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Car pool 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. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings.
Location: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

22 Dec, Fri 9:22AM The alphabet series: B…Burnum burnum
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  250m 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
A walk in Burnum Burnum Sanctuary. Swamp vegetation. Nice water views. Sandstone outcrops. Messes of flowers. It's a bit challenging. Steep hills and some parts overgrown in Glen Reserve.
Limit: 15. View

23 Dec, Sat 9:00AM Clovelly Beach Christmas Picnic
Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicSwim | A trip that involves swimmingSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This will be a good time to catch up with all your bushwalking friends and a chance to share some food and drink, go for a snorkel/swim and relax and enjoy yourselves! View

27 Dec, Wed 9:50AM Walk and swim at Paradise
Grade:3/6 Length 7.5km  136m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.From Woodford Station walk 3.5km to Paradise Pool. A break for a swim and a meal break. A lovely pool for a summer's day. Walk back to Woodford Station. Note: later train time. Fire trail, rocky steep down and steep up. Loose leaves. Open water: all care no responsibility. Could be hot.
Location: Woodford
Map: Katoomba 89301S and Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

27-30 Dec, Wed (08:30AM)-Sat (14:00PM) Wheelers Hut – Derschkos Hut – Mt Jagungal – Round Mt Trackhead
Grade:4/6 Length 50km  800m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Swim | A trip that involves swimming(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk in the Snowies in Summer is always like a breath of fresh air to the soul and body and on this walk we will endeavour to search out those places of beauty along the way from starting point of the Snakey Plain Trail all the way to Round Mountain Trackhead. The literal highlight is a daytrip from our campsite to the top of Mt Jagungal, arguably Kossies most charismatic peak! Also expect a bonanza of Summer blooms and swimming holes worth a dip, to name a few of the delights to be had on this walk.
Location: Kosciuszko NP
Map: Jagungal 85251S Limit: 8. View

31 Dec, Sun 6:00PM The alpabet series: “F”..Fireworks
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  100m 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.(Fully Booked)
Leader: Philip Wright
Philip went to fireworks on NYE 2022. He said that he hasn't done that since his youth.  He said that others might be interested in doing that in 2023.  So he is happy to take a group to a not crowded secret spot to see the 9 pm fireworks. If you wish to have dinner before, meet at Canton Cafe at Dixon Street at 6 pm.  If you prefer to just go direct to fireworks, meet outside the cafe at 7:30 pm.  Please indicate your option on RSVP. Bring a drink (not glass) and snacks while we wait for the fireworks.  After the fireworks, walk to Central to catch train or bus to go home, unless you wish to stay for the midnight fireworks to see the year away.. Limit: 12. View

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