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24 Jun, Tue 9:30AM |
Mt Penang & Baldy Billy Peak (#806) |
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
250m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Neil O. |
(Date Changed) Two separate walks to two peaks in different areas of the beautiful Guula Ngurra NP, with a minor car shuffle. The Mt Penang loop walk follows a pleasant, well-formed track up to the summit of Mt Penang with its panoramic views. The track winds steadily uphill with a short, steep climb at the end. The Baldy Billy Peak walking track is an out-and-back walk to another summit with spectacular views down into the Wollondilly River valley below. After an initial short but very steep descent we cross a pretty, wide valley floor and then start the slow, steady climb to the summit of Baldy Billy Peak and then return along the same route. Steep climbs & descents, uneven surfaces, indistinct track in places, unfenced cliff edges, slippery in places (walking poles recommended). Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20.
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27 Jun, Fri 10:00AM |
Castle Cove to Castlecrag |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
390m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Sophie A. |
 A delightful walk through streets and bush tracks (steep at times) with lovely water views. No booking is required so just turn up on the day. Lots of steps.
Limit: 10.
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28 Jun, Sat 8:30AM |
Stanwell Park Station~Wodi Wodi track~Forest Path~Escarpment track~Sublime Point~Austinmer station |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
16km |
600m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
  The Wodi Wodi track has been newly refurbished, and that's great news as this iconic trail passes through some beautiful rainforest worth visiting. Of course that's only a short section of this hike as we climb up onto the lofty Illawarra escarpment for stunning coastal views as we make our way to Sublime point for a well earned plate of optional hot chips or anything else that takes your fancy from the cafe there. Before descending down the amazing steel staircase to the valley floor below to catch the train back to Sydney. lots of steps Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Bulli 90292N Limit: 15.
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29 Jun, Sun 6:12AM |
Western Escarpment of Wolgan Valley |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
(NEW!!!) Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. After placing vehicles at each end of the walk, leave from near Wolgan Gap Trig, walk to the top of the cliff line, then follow the ins and outs of the cliff line for about 7 km. Stunning views. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N
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1 Jul, Tue 9:00AM |
Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge (#940) |
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M |
This is a medium (grade 3) walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool for morning tea.
We will then follow the Matilda Track to a series of lookouts. At the third lookout, we will split into 2 groups. The optional harder (grade 4) walk will continue on and down Rosies Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge and lunch in the gorge then return via Jacks Pass. The easier (grade 3) walk will back track to one of the lookouts for lunch. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Location: Potholes Reserve Tahmoor Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20.
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4 Jul, Fri 9:47AM |
The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 RSVP direct to Heather
heatherlakiss@gmail.com
This pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the national park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in East Lindfield. Steep, rugged and slippery sections. Limit: 15.
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5 Jul, Sat 8:00AM |
Rock Bottom~Point Hatteras~Mine in the Sky~Rock Bottom |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
10km |
560m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 (NEW!!!) From Rock Bottom we will access Point Hatteras via a route that follows under the clifflines below Point Hatteras and after ascending to the top will visit the Cape as well as the very interesting Mine in the Sky before descending via a route to the north of Airly Turret. Expect lots of rock scrambling and offtrack walking. The meeting time is earlyish as there is lots to explore on this hike! rock scrambling/offtrack walking Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12.
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8 Jul, Tue 7:02AM |
Sydney: Rose Bay to Watsons Bay (#S102) |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M. |
 From Rose Bay Ferry Wharf we will visit Sydney Harbour National Park. The walk passes Nielsen Park, Strickland House, Greycliffe Estate and Vaucluse House. Vaucluse House closed on Tuesday, but gardens open.
Return via 2:45pm ferry from Watsons Bay to Circular Quay ar. 3:08pm, train to Central in time for 4pm train. Many steps & street walking. Limit: 20.
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11 Jul, Fri 9:49AM |
Pre season Spring Wonder Walk : Camellia Gardens |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
4km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Camellia Gardens
Leader: Philip Wright
Located in Caringbah and overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, the Gardens were recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Camellia Gardens of Excellence in 2014. There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW. The Gardens have over 400 cultivars and species donated and acquired since its first plantings began in 1969, in addition to many other rare ornamental and native plants. The collection is of unique value to Australian horticulture. The Gardens have something for all seasons. The camellias are in season during autumn and winter. Tea house serves delicious devonshire and lunches. We will play by ear. A walk at Woronora Cemetery can be added on. Limit: 10.
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11 Jul, Fri 9:30AM |
Thirlmere Lakes |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5.6km |
15m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
Leanne W |
  (Nearly fully booked) A circumnavigation of three of the Thirlmere Lakes. BYO: morning tea & lunch Uneven surfaces that can be slippery, falling branches, snakes & cyclists. Location: Lake Couridjah - Thirlmere Lakes NP Limit: 15.
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12 Jul, Sat 6:14AM |
Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
(NEW!!!) Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. We will visit two stunning locations – Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern, starting and finishing at Sunnyside Ridge Road, GR 380 090. About 9 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N
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12 Jul, Sat 8:00AM |
Revelations Chamber and Dragons teeth rocks |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
8km |
480m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
(NEW!!!) The highlight of this walk are the amazing honeycomb caves we will pass along the way on this completely offtrack walk along with the very strange dragons teeth rock formations which are really quite incredible. Be prepared for trackless walking but also many amazing rock platforms, colourful overhangs and much more. rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12.
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14 Jul, Mon 9:35AM |
Fort Rock to Mt Vic |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 (NEW!!!) Visit Fort Rock and Rock Climbers Cave on the way. Mostly follows the railway line with views to the west. Location: Blackheath Limit: 20.
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15 Jul, 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 |
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. If there are sufficient resources available, there may be an optional detour for some of the walkers that will involve an additional climb followed by a short but steep descent. Steep climbs, some off track, uneven surfaces Location: Bangadilly NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20.
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17 Jul, Thu 7:00AM |
Saddleback Mt to Barren Grounds via Hoddles Track (#335) |
Fully inside The Council of the Municipality of Kiama |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
10km |
400m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From the top of Saddleback Mountain we will take Hoddles
Track to the top of Barren Grounds. From there we will navigate
towards Griffins Trail to the Barren Grounds car park.
Requires a car shuffle. Hazards: Rough track, very steep descents and ascents,
slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Some off track. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 8.
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18 Jul, Fri 9:30AM |
Rhodes to Rydalmere via Bicentennial and Olympic Park and Armory. |
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Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
Rhodes to Rydalmere via Bicentennial and Olympic Park and Armory.
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19 Jul, Sat 8:00AM |
City in the sky via Treasure chest ridge with Ultimate slot sidetrip |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
6km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 (NEW!!!) This is definitely one of my favourite walks in the Mugii Murum-Ban SCA as it shows off some of the most spectacular country in this fabulous location including an eagles eye view into the Valley of the Dinosaurs along with more pagodas than you can point a boot at!We will visit the Ultimate slot on the way back as it is only a short sidetrip! Once we leave the firetrail it is all offtrack walking along Treasure chest ridge but it is not terribly difficult. I've put the walk length at 6 kms but that is only if we are able to drive most of the way up the access road. If the access gate is closed add 4 extra kms. rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12.
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21 Jul, Mon 8:45AM |
Lost World |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
540m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 (NEW!!!) Martins Lookout, Kings Link Trail, Bunyan Lookout, Lost World. Return same way. Crossing Glenbrook Creek twice. Some steep and rough sections. Location: Springwood Map: Penrith Limit: 20.
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25 Jul, Fri 9:33AM |
Parramatta to Olympic Park |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 (NEW!!!) Leader: Steve Ringbauer
We walk from Parramatta wharf along Parramatta River to Olympic Park Wharf. Limit: 10.
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26 Jul, Sat 8:00AM |
Pisgah rock~dadder cave~Erskine creek~Jack Evans track |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
  (NEW!!!) One of the classic lower mountains walks is this superb route that descends via the ruggedly beautiful Pisgah Rock and then we rock hop up to the historical Dadder Cave for a look, before experiencing the stunning beauty of the Erskine creek gorge and an easy ascent via Jack Evans track. There should be plenty of Winter wildflowers out too to enjoy along the way. rock hopping along the creek Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20.
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