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1 Oct, Tue 9:30AM | Griffiths Trail Circuit (#350) | ||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council |
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Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 200m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G. | |||||
(Fully Booked) A circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland. A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast. There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View |
2 Oct, Wed 9:00AM | Meadowbank to Cabarita | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
Marilyn C. | |||||
(Date Changed) Walk from Meadowbank along Parramatta River to Cabarita Wharf via Kokoda Track Memorial, foreshores of Dame Eadith Walker Hospital, Thomas Walker Hospital and Breakfast Point to Cabarita Park and ferry wharf. Bookings only the week before date of walk please. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 15. View |
2 Oct, Wed 9:00AM | The “Ravines” and Tianjara Fire trail | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | Milton Branch | ||
Fiona S. | |||||
Drive to Mt Bushwalker carpark and on to the old airstrip on Little Forest Plateau. Walk is mainly on track with a few diversions through scrub to points of interest. Brilliant views over Conjola and north over Swan Lake, the Basin and Jervis Bay. Spectacular geological features and vistas down into rainforest. Wildflowers galore. Bring morning tea to enjoy along the way. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N View |
4 Oct, Fri 9:00AM | Paddle Nepean Gorge: Tench Reserve to Erskine Creek (#K410) | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 24km | Southern Highlands Branch | ||
(SH Paddlers) Mike M | |||||
(Leader Changed) From Tench Reserve we head upstream taking in some magnificent sandstone cliffs. Lunch at Erskine Creek then return. Optional shorter version (16km return) for anyone not wanting to do the full trip is to lunch below The Rock LO and wait for the return of the craft that went to Erskine Creek.
Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD.
Notes: - New Event. A little longer than we have we have done here in the past. This time we want to trek a little further to Erskine Ck.
- Participants can opt to do shorter distance and stop just below The Rock LO.
- During school holidays. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Limited exit points. Location: Nepean River (Penrith) Limit: 12. View |
4 Oct, Fri 9:30AM | Suburbs series : Kenthurst | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
(SWAG) Marilyn C. | |||||
We will visit the Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest. It only opens once a year. Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest is an 11 acre property located in Kenthurst, NSW. These extensive gardens have been developed over a number of years by Mal and Jenny Johnston. The property also includes a lush rainforest, which has been maturing for the last 25 years. When you visit Boongala you will discover a wide range of Australian plants, wildflowers and the birdlife they attract. Admission: $5.00 Guided Rainforest and Bush Tucker Tour (11am and 1.30pm daily): $5.00 Limit: 15. View |
5-7 Oct, Sat (08:00AM)-Mon (15:00PM) | Kedumba Valley – Mount Solitary – return | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 30km | 2,234m | Branch | |
Adrian B | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A relaxing three day hike in the Kedumba Valley. Starting from the gate at Kedumba Valley Road, we will walk the fire trail into the Kedumba Valley campground on the first day. Second day we will leave camp set up and day walk up Mount Solitary. We will spend some time off-track exploring the top of the mountain before returning to camp. Day 3 we will return back along the fire trail. Some off-track exploritory walking. Steep trails. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Jamison 89302N Limit: 12. View |
5 Oct, Sat 8:00AM | Megalong Creek – Coxs River – 6 Foot Track | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 10km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
Come along and explore a part of the Blue Mountains that few have ever visited as it's hidden away, although it's not that far from the beaten track. Megalong Creek is a waterfall lover's paradise with so many gorgeous cascades and falls with sculptured rocks and pools, all within a place of granite and solitude. We will also follow the Coxs River downstream to where the McKanes Falls (Bowenfels) Bridge is reached as this section of the Coxs River is also in the granite belt and has numerous falls too. All worth a photo and a swim if you're feeling in the mood. Rock hopping and off-track. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Hampton 89304S Limit: 12. View |
5 Oct, Sat 8:30AM | Waterfall to Wattamolla | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 18km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Greg L. | |||||
Waterfall Station - Couranga Track - Wallumarra Track - Curra Moors Track - Coast Track - Wattamolla. A great one-way walk starting at the train station and finishing near the ocean. Forest, heath land and interesting scenery along the way. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 15. View |
6 Oct, Sun 8:00AM | Pisgah Rock – Erskine Creek – Jack Evans Track – Nepean Lookout | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 6km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(Postponed) Without a doubt this is one of my favourite walks in the Blue Mountains! Why you may well ask? Stunning scenery with surprisingly wild country so close to Sydney, with some superb walking along Erskine Creek, which is rich in pools and cascades, as well as rugged clifflines. One of the pools is about a 100 metres long and it's a fantastic place for a swim of course! Also, expect to see lots of spring blossoms along the way as we meander down the creek. Basically a good hike for hedonists and nature lovers that won't fail to satisfy your inner cravings for the wild side of life! Rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View |
7 Oct, Mon 8:50AM | Peggys Pool and Birdwood Gully | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Out and back to visit Peggys Pool. Then to Tom Hunter Park and descend to Springwood Creek. Walk through Birdwood Gully with a look at the wind eroded caves. Some steep and loose track. Some overgrown and vague track. Maybe wet rocks at stream crossings. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View |
7 Oct, Mon 10:00AM | Stony Range Botanic Garden | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 120m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
This walk visits the interesting Stony Range Botanic Garden at Dee Why. It then follows Greendale Creek and Curl Curl Lagoon to the beach where it crosses the mouth of the lagoon before climbing up the headland to follow the coast north to Dee Why. It follows the shore of Dee Why lagoon, then crosses the mouth of the lagoon. Be prepared to wade across both lagoon entrances if the lagoons are open to the sea. lagoon crossings, some rough tracks, beach Location: Dee Why Map: Northern Beaches Limit: 14. View |
8 Oct, Tue 9:30AM | Jellore Floral Reserve Circuit West (#720) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 200m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie | |||||
(Cancelled) (Due to the area being recently hazard reduced.) A circuit walk on trails through Jellore State Forest with stunning views from spectacular lookouts. Beware of Koalas. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Jellore State Forest Limit: 20. View |
8 Oct, Tue 9:30AM | Joadja North (#700) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 300m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie | |||||
Joadja Nature reserve was created in 2001. The management trail meanders through Eucalypt forest to a rocky lookout giving views over creeks and farmland. Returning to the Wombeyan Caves Rd we cross and walk a little way to another fire trail and lookout towards Wombeyan Caves. This is a lovely lunch place. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges Location: Joadja North NR Limit: 20. View |
9 Oct, Wed 8:30AM | Explore around Hyams Beach | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 5.2km | Milton Branch | ||
J&LWilkinson | |||||
Start at Hyams Beach, walk along the White Sands Track and part of the Scribbly Gum Track, and then go along a management trail through the heath rich in Hakea, Tea Tree, Grevillea, and Waratahs. Morning tea at Hyams Beach. Limit: 20. View |
9-17 Oct, Wed (17:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM) | Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 50km | 1,300m | Sydney Branch | |
Richard T. | |||||
A six night full pack walk involving Daveys Hut, Kidmans Hut, and Mawsons Hut. Exact details will be determined by weather and other factors. We camp near these huts but not in them so everyone needs to be fully equipped for the variety of conditions in the area. We stay at ski lodge in Jindabyne for a night on either side of the walk with our regular BBQ overlooking the lake. Always a pleasure walking in Kosciuszko area and this will feature some great scenery and bush in an area new to the leader. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View |
9 Oct, Wed 9:15AM | Manly Dam | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Hildegard S. | |||||
(Updated Details) Walk Manly Dam circuit. Lovely bush. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Possible muddy sections. Limit: 15. View |
9 Oct, Wed 11:30AM | Walkers get together | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
Mal | |||||
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View |
11 Oct, Fri 10:00AM | The suburbs series of walk: Dangar Island | ||||
Grade:1/6 | Length | 5km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
Leader: Lynne Hewitt. Join us for a tour to this idyllic island just a hop, skip and a jump from Hawkesbury River Station, Brooklyn. Upon arrival on this car-free oasis of bush, beach and tranquillity, we will be welcomed by tree-lined palms and jacarandas. On the lower grounds we'll walk past the Bowling Club and Bradleys Beach. On the higher grounds we'll get great views of the Hawkesbury River. We'll also walk past a Blackbutt – Rough-barked Apple Forest. Enjoy the scenic train ride across the Hawkesbury River and a joy ferry ride to the island. Enjoy lunch or Devonshire tea at Dangar Island Depot before taking the ferry back home. Bring money for ferry ($8.50 one way adult, $4.30 one way concession (not sure seniors are considered concession)). Limit: 15. View |
12 Oct, Sat 8:00AM | Popeye Falls – Pool of Diana – Newnes Afforestation Camp Ruins | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 430m | Branch | |
Adrian B | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Three separate short walks each commencing in the Newnes Forest. Waterfalls, ferns, pagodas, flowers and hopefully orchids. Explore Popeye Canyon without abseiling (4hr). Pool of Diana (2hr), and then finishing with a wander around the former Afforestation Camp (1hr). Rough off track sections, slippery rocks and creek crossings, guaranteed wet feet. Bring a change of pants and shoes for the trip home. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Wollangambe 89312S, Rock Hill 89312N, and Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View |
13 Oct, Sun 8:00AM | Kiama Coast Walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 22km | 250m | Branch | |
Carol T. | |||||
Covering the north, mid and southern sections of this beautiful section of coast with sublime views, we will start at the sparkling Minnamurra River, passing Cathedral rocks, then onto Bombo Headland for views over the quarry. Making our way through Kiama’s pristine beaches we will visit both blowholes then head over the rolling green hills on our way to Gerringong. If the Werri lagoon is unsafe to cross, the walk will be adjusted to suit. Minor hazards include sand walking, slippery rocks, river crossing Location: Illawarra Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 8. View |
13 Oct, Sun 8:15AM | Pretty Beach to Clear Point – Loop Walk | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 16km | Milton Branch | ||
Megan H. | |||||
A steep climb up Mt Durras, then walk across to Clear Point and stop for lunch. On the way back, explore the new track along the coast to Pretty. Some up and down hills, along rock platforms, up and down constructed steps. The walk is long, but pace will be steady, with plenty of time to enjoy the coast on the way back, including swims. Should be back at cars around 3:30 pm. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Kioloa 89261N Limit: 10. View |
14 Oct, Mon 9:49AM | Grand Canyon | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 533m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
Meet in Katoomba outside the Carrington Hotel for the Blackheath bus at 09:49. Alight Evans Lookout Road after St Andrews Road. Walk to Neates Glen track. Down, along and finally up. Magnificent views. Walk part of the Cliff Top walk, then Braeside walk. Finishing at Blackheath Station. Steep downs and ups. Rough. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
14-27 Oct, Mon-Sun | Madagascar wildlife and walking tour | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
Mark G. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This trip will be run by the experienced Exodus Tour company which I’ve travelled with on several occasions to parts of Africa and found them to be very professional and extremely informative and exciting in the locations they visit and the guides they provide. Accommodation is of a high standard. This is a small group trip with maximum of 12. Currently 8 spaces left. View |
14 Oct, Mon 9:42AM | Mount Annan Botanic Gardens | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
Roslyn B. | |||||
A wander around these extensive gardens on well made paths and bush tracks. The terrain is hilly so there will be some climbs. Limit: 15. View |
15 Oct, Tue 9:30AM | Bangadilly Circuit (#810) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 14km | 320m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith W | |||||
(Cancelled) (Due to park closure). A circular walk in the Southern section of Bangadilly NP. Combining management tracks, walking trails & open cross country we will walk through an interesting blend of Sydney Basin & Tableland flora & also walk along a rarely visited section of the Wingecarribee River. Steep climbs, some off track, unfenced cliffs, uneven surfaces. Location: Bangadilly NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View |
15 Oct, Tue 9:30AM | Jacks Corner to Griffins Farm (#142) | ||||
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council |
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Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 340m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M | |||||
From Jacks Corner we follow Griffins fire trail to Yarrunga Ck crossing and then on to Griffins Farm for lunch before returning the same way. Steep fire trail. Creek crossing at causeway. Causeway is impassable after heavy rain. Limit: 20. View |
15 Oct, Tue 9:30AM | Meryla Rd to Griffins Farm (#654) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 500m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith W | |||||
From Meryla Rd car park we take the Griffins fire trail down to Gales Flat for morning tea then on to Griffins Farm on Yarrunga Ck for lunch before return. If there is any interest, there will be the opportunity for a bonus 1.4 km extension to the causeway crossing Yarrunga Creek. Steep fire trail descent at the beginning and ascent on the return. Location: Morton NP (Mossvale) Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 16. View |
16 Oct, Wed 10:00AM | Kur-ring-gai Wildflower Garden | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 7km | Sydney Branch | ||
Denise S. | |||||
(Date Changed) Meander bush trails through Ku-ring Gai Wildflower Garden. Lovely bush scenery. T: Meet at Gordon Station to catch 9:45am 197 bus to Kuring-gai Wildflower Garden. Bus back to Gordon Station afterwards. Walk bush trails through a variety of environments. Bookings only one week before date of walk please. Location: Kur-ring-gai NP Limit: 15. View |
16 Oct, Wed 8:30AM | Red Rocks Trig & Drawing Room Rocks, Kangaroo Valley | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | Milton Branch | ||
Jon R. | |||||
A full-day excursion with two short walks on well-made tracks and a bit of a drive in between. It’s fairly flat to the Red Rocks Trig, while Drawing Room Rocks is uphill but worth the effort for spectacular views from the unique natural rocky lookout. Bring morning tea and lunch to enjoy at the lookout points. View |
18 Oct, Fri 10:07AM | The Alphabet series.”W”..Wentworth falls lake circuit | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 130m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Esther | |||||
(Fully Booked) LEADER: Philip Wright Start with a coffee at the famous German bakery, Then walk to Wentworth Falls lake. The circuit around the lake shows you the serene beauty of the lake. Admire the water birds, sculptures and the flora...Maples, tea trees, grevillea ( specific to this area), isopogan, sun Orchid, wild strawberries, tree ferns, and of course Waratahs and rhododendrons flowering in October. There are more species unknown to the leader. Botanists are invited to join the walk to enrich our knowledge. If you are lucky, you will see redbellied snakes. On return to the station, you can treat yourself with the famous pastries at the German bakery. Limit: 12. View |
19 Oct, Sat 9:20PM | Cowan to Berowra via Berowra Waters | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 13km | 757m | Branch | |
Adrian B | |||||
(Nearly fully booked) Part of the Great North Walk. Cowan Train Station to Berowra Train Station via Berowra Waters. Briefing will be held outside Cowan Station after the arrival of the 9:39am from Central to Newcastle. This section is a steep walk with many lookouts. There should be many wild flowers. I am allowing around 6 hours. Steep uneven track that may have fallen trees to climb over. Location: Berowra Valley N P Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 20. View |
19 Oct, Sat 9:00AM | Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 8km | 450m | 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. Cross the river and pick up track on south side going up stream. Cross river near confluence with Cabbage Tree Creek. 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. 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 off track walking, river and creek crossings, steep exposed rock faces. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Kurrajong 9030-4N Limit: 12. View |
19 Oct, Sat 8:30AM | Where the waters meet, Guula Ngurra NP | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 18km | 480m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Explorer Walks) Neil O. | |||||
(Fully Booked) A walk to the junction of the Wollondilly and Wingecaribee rivers. This special place, known as "Murrawall", sits on Gundungurra country and marks the starting point of the Dreamtime Creation story featuring Gurangatch and Mirragan. Very steep descent and ascent, scrambling over rocks along the Wollondilly River. Slippery slopes, cliff edges, thick bush. Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Limit: 8. View |
20 Oct, Sun 7:28AM | Pagoda Spurs and Ravines West of Genowlan Creek | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be better protected for future generations.
Park at Airly Mountain or on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk to the top part of The Grotto, then north to the bottom end of Ladders Defile. After a quick visit, explore the highly dissected terrain of pagodas, slots and spurs to the east, bounded by Genowlan Creek gorge. Return via Lyrebird Defile. Scrambling and exposure. About 6km. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View |
20 Oct, Sun 8:00AM | Stoney Creek Circuit | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | Milton Branch | ||
Mike J. | |||||
From Steamers Beach car park we follow fire trails and a short on-road section to Stoney Creek for morning tea and a swim. We then proceed southwesterly on rough tracks to Paradise Rock for lunch with a view, then a short but rough, steep and scrubby off-track section should land us on Steamers Beach for a snack and maybe another swim. Main track back to the cars. Rough, steep and scrubby off-track section. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 12. View |
21 Oct, Mon 10:00AM | Baulkham Hills Heritage Trail & Rose Garden | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 140m | Sydney Branch | |
Renate W. | |||||
This walk visits the Rose Garden at Roxborough Park. It then follows the parks and bushland along Quarry and Toongabbie Creeks where some of the colony's earliest settlers set up farms and fruit orchards to supply the growing colony of Sydney. The walk follows mainly paved paths and bicycle paths. creek crossing, slippery if wet, bicycles Location: Baulkham Hills Map: Prospect 90302N Limit: 14. View |
21 Oct, Mon 9:22AM | Echo Point to Leura | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Katoomba Station we walk to Echo Point and descend to the base of the Three Sisters. Then to Leura Forest via Federal Pass. After Leura Forest climb up to the Amphitheatre Track and on to Leura Cascades. Walking to Leura. Lots of stairs. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View |
22 Oct, Tue 9:30AM | Patons Fire Trail (#630) | ||||
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 150m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue G. | |||||
Patons Fire Trail meanders through forest to a lookout over Bundanoon Creek. Return by the same route. Rough track, steep section, unfenced cliff edges Location: Meryla SF Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View |
23 Oct, Wed 9:00AM | Garrad Reserve – Narrawallee | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | Milton Branch | ||
Sue W. | |||||
Access to Garrad Reserve will be through the back streets of Narrawallee from Matron Porter Reserve car park. Walk an easy downhill track through Garrad Reserve to Narrawallee Inlet and return through the reserve behind the beach for coffee at Hello Hueys coffee stop. View |
23 Oct, Wed 8:15AM | Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
(Updated Details) Route Changed Starting from Mt Kuring-gai station, walk down to Cowan Creek along the Mt Kuring-gai Track and follow the Berowra track alongside the creek to Berowra Station. Lovely views and passing a historic boat wreck along the way. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Location: Kur-ring-gai NP Limit: 15. View |
23 Oct, Wed 9:00AM | Randwick to Bondi | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
Denise S. | |||||
Walk from Randwick to Coogee Beach and then along the coastal walk to Bondi. From Tamarama Beach to Bondi people can take time to enjoy the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. Bookings only from week before walk please. Location: Coogee to Bondi coastal walk Limit: 15. View |
25 Oct, Fri 9:30AM | The Suburbs Series : Cheltenham, Eastwood | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
(SWAG) Ian B. | |||||
Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event. Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Eastwood Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. Follow fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction of the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow GNW until we come to the turnoff to the Terrys Creek Track. Follow this track through various parks to Terrys Creek falls and on to Vimiera Park. Road walk to Eastwood Railway Station. Possible sighting of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom during this walk. Rough and slippery track in a few spots. Creek crossings. View |
26 Oct, Sat 8:00AM | Centennial Glen – Walls Ledge – Porters Pass | ||||
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council | |||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 8.5km | 630m | Branch | |
Adrian B | |||||
(Nearly fully booked) One of my favourite Blue Mountains Walks, Porters Pass has a bit of everything. Shaded grottos, waterfalls, fern filled gullies, cliff top walks, Pagodas and Fort Rock. Commencing from the Western end of Burton Road we will pick up the over cliff wall to Fort Rock before descending into Centennial Glen. We will check out the upper falls and Walls Ledge before descending into the Centennial Glen Falls. We will take some time to appreciate the grotto half way down the falls. We will then proceed to the base of the falls before backtracking slightly to follow the track to the bottom of the valley. From there we will follow Porters Pass Gully back up and into Porters Pass where we will admire a second grotto hidden in the pass. We will have lunch on the pagodas overlooking the valley. If time permits, we will visit Walls Cave on the Eastern side of Blackheath to take in the slot canyon at the base of the steps and spend time in quiet contemplation inside the amphitheatre of Walls Cave, an area significant to the Darug people. Allow 5 hours for the first walk. 7km and 500m elevation. Allow an additional 1.5 hours for second walk.1.6km and 130m elevation. Uneven wet slippery track in sections Location: Blackheath, Blue Mountains and Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
27 Oct, Sun 9:00AM | Kioloa Circuit Walk – Russell Petersen Memorial Walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Milton Branch | ||
Kevin R. | |||||
From Shelley Beach car park, head west along Moores Road through the ANU Research Centre. Dangerboard and Old Coast Roads are then followed to Pretty Beach. We then traverse bush tracks and several beaches heading north to return to vehicles for afternoon tea. Map: Tabourie 89272S View |
28 Oct, Mon 9:30AM | Medlow Meander | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 310m | Sydney Branch | |
Janet R. | |||||
(Date Changed) From Belgravia Street track to Tuckers Lookout. Then on to the Sun Bath and other spectacular lookouts on a clear day as well as views of the Hydro Majestic. Narrow tracks past old flying fox pulleys and anchors. Originally for getting produce from Megalong valley up to the Hydro.
Tracks to The Three Brothers. Track back to Medlow Bath. Narrow paths, dense vegetation - wear long trousers, long sleeves and gloves. Rough tracks, uneven, tripping roots. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
28 Oct, Mon 9:41AM | Mount York | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | Sydney Branch | ||
Janet R. | |||||
(Cancelled) Drivers required, 7 kms of sealed roads. Meet outside Mount Victoria Station. Drive to the end of Mt York Road for morning tea and great views. Drive back to Lawson's Long Alley track. Steep section at the start of the track. Down to Hartley Vale Road. Walk to the Lockyers picnic area. Tracks back up to the cars. Return to Mount Victoria. Drivers, please indicate how many seats you have. Passengers please indicate as such and provide some remuneration to the drivers. The total number will depend on car spaces. Muddy section to test your footwear. Steep downs and ups. Rough. Limit: 15. View |
28 Oct, Mon 9:30AM | The Coba Ridge Walk | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
Ian B. | |||||
Please advise by email or text message if you are coming. The Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point walking track is a pleasant walk through the Marramarra National Park. It offers spring wildflowers and stunning views of Berowra Creek. This track is mainly flat. The track starts at the end of Bloodwood Road and follows the Coba ridge fire trail for 4kms to a junction. At this junction you keep right and follow the track south for another km. You then come to an unfenced sandstone outcrop with views overlooking Collingridge point and Berowra creek, In addition to the unfenced sandstone outcrop, the usual track hazards such as tree roots across tracks and slippery rocks on tracks could occur. Location: Marramarra NP Limit: 20. View |
29 Oct, Tue 6:33AM | Cliffs Above Gospers Creek | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
Park one car at GR 851 970 and another one at GR 858 975 on Mountain Lagoon Trail. From the first car, descend towards the cliffs above Gospers Creek at about 849 972 and explore multiple cliff lines towards the east. Exit near the second car and drive back. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View |
29 Oct, Tue 9:30AM | Minnamurra Rainforest (&BBQ) (#365) | ||||
Fully inside The Council of the Municipality of Kiama | |||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 4km | 196m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
(SH Tuesday Walks) David W. | |||||
(Fully Booked) (Leader Changed) Starting at the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, enjoy spectacular rainforest, waterfall and canyon views from several viewing platforms along Minnamurra Falls walk. Finish with an optional BBQ lunch. (BYO) A circuit walk on well formed tracks. Location: Budderoo National Park Limit: 20. View |
30 Oct, Wed 8:30AM | Blaxland to Glenbrook via Mule Path, Duck Pond and Glenbrook Beach | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 300m | Sydney Branch | |
Bandula G. | |||||
(Fully Booked) Starting Blaxland Station, follow the Mule Track and Duck Hole Walking Track to Duck Hole. Cross Glenbrook Creek and walk alongside to Glenbrook Creek, cross the creek again and walk up Station Street Firetrail towards Douglas Smith Park and then on to Glenbrook Station. Steep and slippery sections, indistinct tracks and creek crossings Location: Glenbrook Limit: 15. View |
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