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7 Aug, Wed 10:02AM |
Suburb series: Colo Heights: Bob Turners Track |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader: 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.
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8 Aug, Thu |
Helensburgh to Semi Detached Point and return |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
18km |
660m |
Illawarra Branch |
Adrian J. |
From 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.
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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 long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) ![Fast pace | A trip where the leaders will set a fast pace. Fast pace | A trip where the leaders will set a fast pace.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fast.png) 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.
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9 Aug, Fri 8:00AM |
Bingie Dreaming Track – Bingie Bingie Point to Congo |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Milton Branch |
J&LWilkinson |
We 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.
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9-11 Aug, Fri-Sun |
Pilliga Tag-Along Tour |
Grade:3/6 |
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Armidale Branch |
6513 |
![Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel. Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.](/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/accomodation.png) ![Talk | A talk or slide show presentation. Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/talk.png) ![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) ![Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training. Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/educational.png) ![Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs. Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/camera.png) 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
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9 Aug, Fri 10:00AM |
Suburb Series : Fiddletown |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Marilyn C. |
(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
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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 long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) ![First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness) First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/firsttime.png) 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.
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10 Aug, Sat |
Ahearn Lookout |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
Peter F. |
Wattle 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.
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10 Aug, Sat 8:00AM |
Bicenntennial trail ridge exploration |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
Next 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.
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11 Aug, Sun 9:30AM |
Bomaderry Creek iNaturalist Walks and Training |
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Milton Branch |
Michael I. |
![Talk | A talk or slide show presentation. Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/talk.png) ![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) 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.
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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 long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) 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.
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11 Aug, Sun 6:36AM |
Kangaroo Creek Traverse |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Find 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
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11 Aug, Sun 8:30AM |
South from Batemans Bay Walk 2 – Lilli Pilli Beach to McKenzies Beach |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Milton Branch |
Helen M. |
More beautiful views plus interesting geology as we weave our way around numerous cliffs and headlands. Jimmies Island can be viewed from the Pretty Point area. One-way walk with a car shuffle.
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12 Aug, Mon 9:30PM |
Artarmon Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
220m |
Sydney Branch |
Renate W. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) From Artarmon station this circuit uses bush tracks, bicycle paths and roads. It passes through reserves and bushland, descends steeply to Tunks Park then climbs out to Narenburn. It returns to Artarmon station via Naremburn Oval. steep paths, steps, creek crossings, bicycles. Location: Artarmon Map: Artarmon Limit: 14.
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12 Aug, Mon 8:50AM |
Faulconbridge Point |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
(Nearly fully booked) A gentle walk to the lookout.
Drivers may be required Rough fire trail. Edges Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 8.
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12 Aug, Mon 9:55AM |
Toongabbie to Parramatta |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
110m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) Morning tea nearby at Ron Hill Park. Follow Toongabbie Creek along the Great West Walk to Parramatta. Map: Prospect and Parramatta Limit: 20.
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13 Aug, Tue 9:30AM |
Lake Illawarra – Bike Ride (Road/Mtn) |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
45km |
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Milton Branch |
Herbert F. |
Leaders: Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. We circumnavigate Lake Illawarra, mainly on off-road cycleways. Several short on-road sections have wide shoulders. Bring morning tea to enjoy at the lake entrance at Windang, and lunch on banks of Macquarie Rivulet at Darcy Dunster Reserve, Yallah (choice of BYO, or take-away from Hunger Buster kebabs or Hungry Jacks). Map: Illawarra Cycleways Limit: 12.
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13 Aug, Tue 9:30AM |
Walls of Camelot & Rocky Waterhole LO (#200) |
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
300m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M |
(Leader Changed) The track branches off the Nattai Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs. The track then continues on to join the Rocky Waterholes track. Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20.
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14 Aug, Wed 9:00AM |
Forest Lodge to Darling Harbour |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
John M. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) From Forest Lodge we will walk along Orphan School Creek to Johnstons Canal which leads to Jubilee Park , Rozelle Bay, Blackwattle Bay and the Fish Markets (and Circular Quay if desired). Bookings only from one week before the date of walk please. Fine views of the harbour. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15.
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14 Aug, Wed 8:30AM |
Loftus to Heathcote |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
Bandula G. |
![Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/walk.png) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting from Loftus station, walk along Forest Trail, Temptation Creek Trail and Holy Trail, Florence Parade to Bungoona Lookout, on to Audley and then Engadine track, Bottle Forest track and Karloo Track to Heathcote. We will walk alongside Kangaroo Creek, crossing it a couple of time and pass several pools including Kangaroo Creek Pool and Karloo Pool. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Rock scrambling. Location: Heathcote Limit: 15.
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