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8 Mar, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
Mal |
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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10 Mar, Fri 9:05AM |
The Alphabet Series: “G”: Greenwich to Barangaroo walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
   Leader: Colin Fulton
We walk from Greenwich to Barangaroo. Attractions: Coal loader, Balls head reserve, Sawmiller reserve, The Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo and many more.
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11 Mar, Sat 7:22AM |
Caves Beach – Munmorah SCA |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
Greg L. |
(NEW!!!) Caves Beach - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah SCA. Great coastal walking with interesting beaches and inlets. One way walk with possible swims along the way. Joint walk with Bush Club. Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S Limit: 10.
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11 Mar, Sat 8:29AM |
Hat Hill Canyon |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
  Hat Hill Canyon is a relatively easy canyon as it involves no abseils, but it includes a couple of very short swims and some extremely attractive canyon sections that will make for an interesting and exciting trip. 3 very short swims so wetsuit needed. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson
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11-16 Mar, Sat (15:00PM)-Thu (15:00PM) |
Kosciuszko Pack Walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
22km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
Richard T. |
 A pack walk with a holiday component with only 22km of walking. In and out along the Dargal Fire trail with a first night at Patons Hut (a short walk from the cars). Three nights at the lovely Wheelers Hut
before the return. All the usual lovely Koscie scenery! Walk dates include a before and after optional stay at Jindabyne. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15.
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12 Mar, Sun 9:41AM |
Cowan to Brooklyn |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
14km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
Stuart S. |
 (Postponed) Postponed until further notice! To celebrate the completion of The Harbour to Hawkesbury series of walk, we'll do a celebration walk from Cowan to Brooklyn, followed by the classic Fish and Chips. This is a very popular walk. The highlight of the whole walk is the incredibly picturesque Jerusalem Bay, which makes a great spot for a mid walk swim. At this time of the year, it is a wildflowers lover's paradise... Boronia, Grevillea, Tea Tree, Rice flowers, Pea flowers, just to name a few. Some rock scrambling and steep sections. Limit: 12.
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13-19 Mar, Mon (08:00AM)-Sun (00:00AM) |
Mid North Coast |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
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Sydney Branch |
Tony T. |
  (NEW!!!) (Fully Booked) A series of day walks based on Port Macquarie. Coastal and hinterland walks, including in the Wauchope area, of up to 15km per day.
Suggested self-arranged accommodation in cabins. Hazards: Steps, rocky areas, creek crossings, slippery if wet. Location: Port Macquarie Limit: 20.
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14 Mar, Tue 9:30AM |
Wingecarribee River Tracks (#800) |
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Barbara B. |
 (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Follow along the river track circuit. Return to cars and proceed to Quarry Walk and Berrima Weir.
Hazards: Steep climbs, slippery rocks, rough track. Location: Berrima Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20.
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17 Mar, Fri 9:27AM |
The Alphabet series: “W”..Woy Woy to Gosford |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Brad S. |
  RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Walk from Woy Woy to Gosford via Point Clare along footpaths and cycle paths , crossing the "Spike Milligan Bridge" along the way. Plenty of public transport options available to shorten the walk if desired. Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15.
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19 Mar, Sun 8:00AM |
Harbour to Hawkesbury No 4: Berowra to Brooklyn |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
25km |
1,000m |
Sydney Branch |
Geoffrey.L |
The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain.
Section 4 is Berowra to Brooklyn: The Most challenging part of the walk. Early exit available at Cowan station.
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19 Mar, Sun 10:36AM |
The Alphabet series: “T” Thirlmere Festival of Steam |
Grade:1/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
  (NEW!!!)
Leader: Philip Wright
NSW'S PREMIER STEAM EVENT.
LOCOMOTIVE 3001 TO FEATURE AT 2023 FESTIVAL OF STEAM
In 2023, Thirlmere village will once again awaken to the enchanting sound of the steam whistle for the annual Thirlmere Festival of Steam.
From newly restored steam Locomotive 3001 and Legend of Steam Locomotive 3801 to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest operating steam locomotive Beyer-Garratt 6029, visitors will be spoilt for choice with the biggest display of historic NSW railway steam engines at this year’s Thirlmere Festival of Steam. All locomotives listed will either feature on display in steam or operate one of the many steam train rides throughout the weekend along the historic Loop Line.
Their will also be a range of smaller steam traction engines in and around the NSW Rail Museum .
Please book early for the 11:20 am entry and train ride to avoid disappointment. $20 for seniors. Enjoy a stroll in historic Picton after the festival.
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20 Mar, Mon 9:00AM |
Woolwich to Hunters Hill |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
150m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
(NEW!!!) Some delightful heritage sites, including the famous Kellys Bush. Limit: 12.
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21 Mar, Tue 9:30AM |
Flying Fox & Cooks Nose (#360) |
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
David W. |
 (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley. The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout, a wonderful lunch spot. On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views.
Hazards: Rough track often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout. Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20.
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21 Mar, Tue 9:00AM |
Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge (#940) |
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Mike M. |
 (Nearly fully booked) Medium walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool. Matilda track to lookout for lunch. Optional HARD walk for extension down Rosie's Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge. Limit 12 for the optional gorge extension.
Hazards: Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20.
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24 Mar, Fri 9:32AM |
Ferry series No 3: Drummoyne loop |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: Lynne Hewitt
Points of interest:
The largest chocolate factory in Australia;
Drummoyne Park;
Taplin Park;
Battersea Park;
Quarantine Reserve;
Henry Lawson Park;
Abbotsford Cove;
Windward Manor;
Five Dock Bay;
Fig Tree Bay;
Werrell Reserve;
Hen and Chicken Bay;
Bill Fisher Reserve;
Interesting windows and houses;
Campbell Park;
Lysaght Park;
Russell Park;
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25 Mar, Sat 8:01AM |
Deep Pass Canyon and Split Rock |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 Deep Pass Canyon on Nayook Creek offers the adventurous type some real fun whilst following its length with some stunning pools to swim in, a few waterfalls to climb around and swim under via a system of ropes and aids! So come along with your cossies and experience this superb little canyon. A side trip to Split Rock is also a must. Scrambling up the side of waterfalls. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N
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25 Mar, Sat 8:55AM |
Lyrebird and Casuarina Loop walk |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
270m |
Sydney Branch |
Stuart S. |
 (Postponed) Postponed until further notice! Garigal National Park. (Davidson Park Reserve loop walk)
Today we walk on the Lyrebird and Casuarina tracks. This is a moderate, (not easy) trail with some rock scrambling. Highlights to look out for are the river views, King Parrot, Wallaby, long neck hawk.
(More information as to the meeting point will be provide to the confirmed walkers.)
Rock scrambling. Location: Davidson Park Reserve Limit: 12.
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26 Mar, Sun 9:40AM |
The Bridge Walk Series No 5: Sydney Harbour Bridge & Pyrmont Bridge |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Geoffrey.L |
Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event. We walk the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge today. We walk from Pyrmont to Woolstonecraft
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27 Mar, Mon 8:46AM |
Faulconbridge Sawmill |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Walk to Ticehurst Park to view rock carvings. Then follow a rough track down to find relicts of a steam powered sawmill. Make our way beside Linden Creek before we ascend steeply up a spur to come out on Hillcrest Ave trail. Out and back to visit lookout with views over Linden Creek. Steep loose sections. Creek crossings. Rock scrambling. 0ff-track sections. Trip hazards including old rusty relics and vines. Map: Springwood Limit: 16.
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27 Mar, Mon 9:00AM |
Milson Point to Waverton via the Coal Loader |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
250m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
(NEW!!!) Another harbour walk with even more heritage sites. Limit: 10.
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