ACTIVITIES PROGRAM JULY –AUGUST 2009
WALK GRADINGS
Grade 1 (Easy) Opportunity for large number of walkers, including those with reduced
walking ability to walk on well marked and even tracks. Tracks are man made and
may have a few steps. Should not be steep. Suitable for beginners. Distance
should not exceed about 10km.
Grade 2 (Easy-medium) Easy walk, mostly on tracks of low gradient Opportunity to walk easily
in natural environments on well marked tracks.
Tracks should not be steep. Distance should not exceed about 15km.
Grade 3 (Medium) Medium walk with some hilly sections &/or rougher terrain.
Opportunity to walk on defined and distinct tracks with some steep sections
requiring a moderate level of fitness. Suitable for fit beginners. Distance
should not exceed about 20 km.
Grade 4 (Medium-Hard) Steeper, rougher terrain & may have off-track sections (no more
than one quarter of the walk) or a longer distance track walk. Opportunity to
explore and discover relatively undisturbed natural environments mostly along
defined and distinct tracks. Tracks can
be steep. There may be short sections
of rock scrambling involved. Leaders should have map reading abilities and/or
ability to use a compass. Distance depending on circumstances. Not suitable for most beginners.
Grade 5 (Hard) Off-track or difficult terrain. Opportunity for walkers with advanced
outdoor knowledge and skills to find their own way along often in distinct
tracks or off track in remote locations.
May include steep sections of unmodified surfaces. There may be rock scrambling, creek walking
& crossing involved. Distance should not exceed 30 km, but may be short
& difficult. Not suitable for
beginners.
Grade 6 (Very hard) Strenuous off-track walk or very long
distance. Opportunity for highly experienced walkers to explore remote and
challenging natural areas without reliance on managed tracks. Terrain may be
steep, uneven and no track. There may
be rock scrambling, creek walking & crossing involved. Distance covered is
unlimited, but may be short & difficult. Only for experienced walkers and
not suitable for beginners.
Keepers Programs
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Description |
Summary |
Contact
and transport |
Reference |
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Every Mon am Dunbogan, nr Port Macquarie Be part of a group that is working to restore native bush in this beautiful part of the NSW coast. A fun and social conservation event. |
Return regularly or just take part when you can. |
NPA Head Office 9299 0000 www.coastkeepers.org.au |
[CK] Branch: Mid North Coast |
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Every Tue am Vaucluse, Sydney Harbour NP Bush Regeneration. Tackle weeds and restore the natural environment all with a gorgeous harbour backdrop. Various locations around Nielsen Park under the guidance of NPWS staff. |
All morning event till 1pm, however volunteers can work their own preferred times. |
NPA Head Office 9299 0000 www.harbourkeepers.org.au |
[HK] Head Office |
Contact and transport details are not included on the web site as this information is only available for NPA members.
FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THESE ACTIVITIES EITHER CONSULT THE JUNE NPA JOURNAL OR GET IN CONTACT DIRECTLY WITH THE NPA OFFICE.
If you wish to participate in an introductory walk call the NPA Head Office on 9299 0000 and we can give you details of who is leading the trips and where to meet. This offer is available to non-members as a means of trying out the program along with the monthly NPA Walk of the Month – consult the website for more details on this initiative.
In the reference section the letters refer to the following:
PT – Public transport accessible; P- Paddling trip; Easy – Introductory walk
Activities Program
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Description |
Summary |
Reference |
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15 Jun Mon Upper Blue Mountains Walk to Three Brothers
then to the Colosseum. Steep climb back. We always travel in the 3rd
carriage upstairs. |
Distance: 5km Grading: 2 |
[PT] Map: Katoomba Branch: Sydney |
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22 Jun Mon Blue Mountains NP Lawson’s Lookout – Picnic
Glen. We always travel in the 3rd carriage upstairs. |
Distance: 5km Grading: 2 |
[PT] Map: Katoomba Branch: Sydney |
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24 Jun-6 Jul Wollemi
NP Circuit of Wollemi NP. Macquarie Woods, Dunns Swamp, Mudgee, Munghorn Gap, The Drip, Coolah Tops, Aberdeen Scottish festival and Putty Road. |
A driving tour that includes camps, walks, sightseeing and cultural events |
Limit 12 Branch Illawarra |
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27 Jun Sat Berowra Valley Regional Park Berowra to Cowan. Joint with Bush Club. Mainly on tracks with some
climbs. (Alternative train 7.48am train from Cowan arr. Berowra 7.53am) |
Distance: 14km Grading: 3 Asc/desc: 400 m Notes: Creek crossings |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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Jun
27/28 Sat-Sun Pantoneys Crown Traverse West/east
traverse of the Crown starting from Jews Creek via Tarpian Rock & Baal
Bone point ascending the western route to the Crown and then descending the
eastern route to Crown Station in the Capertee valley. |
Hard pack walk Distance: n/a Grading: 5 Asc: 500m Notes: All off track |
Map: Ben Bullen Limit: 10 Branch: Sydney |
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29 Jun Mon Upper Blue Mountains Clarence to Zig Zag stations. Walk is all downhill. Extra fee payable
for train. We always travel in the 3rd carriage upstairs. |
Distance: 5 km Grading: 2 |
[PT] Map: Lithgow Branch: Sydney |
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1 Jul Wed
Oatley Park Jannali, Como, Oatley Park. Streets & bush tracks. |
Distance: 10km Grading: 2 |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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4 Jul Sat
Royal NP We will walk from Otford to
Garrawarra Farm and then down into Burning Palms and the Palm Jungle before
returning to Otford. |
Distance: 12 km Grading: 2 Asc/desc: 300 m |
[PT] Map: Otford Limit: 12 Branch: S.Sydney |
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4 Jul Sat Woronora Valley Walk from Engadine to ANSTO on the Pipeline track. Views of the Woronora River. |
Distance: 14 km Grading: 3 Asc/desc: 150 m |
Branch: Illawarra |
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5 Jul Sun Royal National
Park Waterfall to Heathcote via Uloola Falls, Robertson’s Knoll and Head of Navigation. |
Distance: 15 km Grading: 3 Asc/desc: 200 m |
[PT] Branch: Illawarra |
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5 Jul Sun Sydney
Harbour NP Walking coastal Sydney Walk One-
Taronga Park Zoo to Manly. Lunch at Balmoral Beach. Great views and bush
close to city. |
Distance: 16km Grading: 3 Notes: Bush tracks, footpaths & beaches. |
[PT] Map: Walking coastal Sydney Branch: Sydney |
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6 Jul Mon Cockatoo
Island Sydney Harbour, Cockatoo Island. Short walk, but many points of interest on the island. Not much walking but lots of looking! |
Distance: n/a Grading: 1 |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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6 Jul Mon Blue Mountains
NP This walk takes us down into the Jamieson Valley via Roberts Pass then along Lindemans Pass. Steep sections, stairway through a crevice, possible visit to an old mine. |
Distance: 10km Grading: 2 Notes: Lots of steps. Streets & Tracks |
Map Katoomba Branch Sydney |
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7 Jul Tue Woronora
Valley Circular walk around Woronora Valley and return to Sutherland station. Bush tracks and streets. |
Distance: 12km Grading: 3 Notes: Steep sections |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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8 Jul Wed Botany Bay Port Botany to La Perouse. Streets & bush tracks. |
Distance: 8-10km Grading: 2 |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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8 Jul Wed Stanwell Tops to Coalcliff Walk along The Escarpment, with steep descent. Grand views. Possible option to walk on. Fire trails & tracks, some steep. |
Distance: 10km Grading: 3 Asc./desc.: 200 m |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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9 Jul Thu Sydney Harbour Circumnavigate the inner harbour crossing seven bridges. Follows the northern foreshore to Gladesville Bridge. Returns along the southern foreshore via the Harbour Bridge to Waverton.. |
Distance: 26km Grading: 3 Asc./desc.: 200m Notes: Bush tracks & paths. |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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11-19 Jul Sat-Sun Tenterfield to Red Rock Cycling trip. Sat drive 300 km to Bretti Reserve campsite on Barnard River. Sun drive to Tenterfield. 460+ km. Tues is rest day in Washpool and/or Gibraltar Range NP. |
Cycling mainly on dirt roads. Mountain bikes preferred. Visiting Bunjalong and Yurugir NPs |
[Cycle] |
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11 Jul Sat Blue Mountains NP Devils Hole – Small section of Six Foot Track – Ben Esgate Pass – Megalong Head – Radiata Plateau – Bonnie Doon Track – Cliff Drive. Steep ascent & small cliff face to climb. |
Distance: 12km Grading: 3 Asc.: 450m Notes: Some off track. |
Map: Katoomba Limit: 12 Branch: Sydney |
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11 Jul Sat Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Bobbin Head/Cowan Creek. Guided by
NPWS Chris Grudnoff, this half-day paddle will focus on amazing history of
the area plus plans to restore Duffys Track. Kayak hire available*. |
Distance: 12km Grade 2 walk and paddling. Flat-water paddle on sheltered waterway. |
[P] Branch: Sydney |
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12 Jul Sun Blue Mountains NP The Oaks – Monkey Ropes Creek – Lincoln Creek – Erskine Creek – Dadder Cave – Pisgah Rock – The Oaks. Scramble out via Pisgah Rock; Some off track. |
Distance:
12km Grading: 3 Asc/desc:
200 m Notes: Creek crossings. |
[PT] Map:
Springwood Limit:
10 Branch:
Sydney |
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12 Jul Sun Hilltop area Walk down Starlight’s Trail to Macarthur’s Flat. Return via 4WD track to Watt Ridge Road. |
Distance: 16 km Grading: 4 Asc/desc: 450 m |
Branch: Illawarra |
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12-24 Jul Sun-Fri Outback trip Tiboobburra, Innaminka, Coopers Creek, Lake Congie, Thargominda, Hungerford. Being able to explore the waterways of this area by canoe adds another dimension to an outback trip. |
4WD and paddling trip Come with or without canoes |
[P] Branch: Sydney |
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13 Jul Mon Blue Mountains
NP A pleasant walk on the south side from Warrimoo to Blaxland via Florabella and Pippas Pass tracks. Quite a lot of steps and a few steep sections but the effort is worthwhile. |
Distance: 9kms Grading: 2 Notes: Streets & tracks |
Map Springwood Branch Sydney |
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14 Jul Tue Darling Mills
Creek Walk to Northmead via dam walk. Rocky bush tracks with slippery creek crossings. |
Distance: 14km Grading: 3 |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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15 Jul Wed
Bellevue Hill Bondi Junction to Bellevue Hill & Double Bay. Streets & parks. |
Distance: 8-10km Grading: 2 |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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16 Jul Thurs
Liverpool Paddle on the Georges River from picnic point to Liverpool. Parkland most of the way. |
Distance: 20 km Grading: 3 Notes: Could be windy |
[Paddling] Branch: Illawarra |
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18 Jul Sat Morton NP Down Long Point to the Shoalhaven River. Walk along the river to Bungonia Creek. Very steep climb out. |
Distance: 10 km Grading: 4 Asc/desc: 500m Notes: All on tracks |
Branch: Illawarra |
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19 Jul Sun Chipping Norton Lakes Georges River. Consists of a picturesque series of lakes and creeks that attract over 50 different species of birds including egrets, pelicans and sacred ibis. Hire kayaks $48pp*. 10am-3pm. |
Distance: 14km Grading: 2 Notes: Flat water, sheltered paddling away from the coast. |
[P] Branch: Sydney |
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19 Jul Sun Grevillia Park Bulli Easy walk in a bush land setting. Plant nursery and Picnic area. |
Distance: 3 km Grading:
1 Notes: Entrance fee |
[Easy] Branch:
Illawarra |
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19 Jul Sun Northern Beaches Palm Beach to Newport, walking coastal Sydney walk 2. Roads, beaches, bush tracks, great views. Climb to Barrenjoey lighthouse for expansive views and morning tea. Walk along Palm Beach. |
Distance: 16km Grading: 3 Asc./desc.: minimal. Notes: Streets and parks. |
[PT] Map:
Walking coastal Sydney Limit:
15 Branch:
Sydney |
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20 Jul Mon Brisbane Waters NP Walk from Wondabyne railway station to a remote lunch spot on the bank of Mooney Creek and return. Some scratchy scrub and uneven ground. |
Distance: 10km Grading: 3 Notes: 4 km is off track. 400 m ascent. |
[PT] Map:
Gosford and Gunderman Limit:
8 |
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20 Jul Mon Blue Mountains
NP This walk takes us along a rarely walked section of Bruce’s Walk from Nth Katoomba to Wentworth Falls. The original walk started in Mt Victoria and ended in Lawson. |
Distance: 12km Grading: 2 Notes: 2 steep firetrails, rough tracks and 3 creek crossings |
Map Katoomba Branch Sydney |
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21 Jul Tue Manly to Spit Walk from Manly to ‘The Spit’ via Crater Cove, ‘Manly scenic walkway’ track. Some rough tracks & rock walking. |
Distance: 10-12 km Grading: 3 Notes: Many steps – some steep sections. |
[PT] Branch:
Sydney |
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22 Jul Wed Parramatta Park Westmead to Parramatta Park with some history. Streets & parks. |
Distance: 8-10 km Grading: 2 |
[PT] Branch:
Sydney |
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22 Jul Wed Slideshow at Sutherland Eastern Europe & Russian Waterways: Germany,
Poland, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic then a cruise from St Petersburg
to Moscow. |
Contact organizers for more information. |
[Slideshow] Branch: Southern Sydney |
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25 Jul Sat Blue Mountains
NP One of the classic Blue Mountains walks starting at the Golden Stairs and continuing through the Jamison valley, over Mt Solitary and down to the Kedumba river. All on tracks. |
Distance: 18km Grading: 3 Asc./desc.: 600m Notes: Climb up to the Kings Tableland. |
Map: Katoomba & Jamison Limit: 12 Branch: Sydney |
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26 Jul Sun Menangle- Nepean River Paddle on the Nepean River from Menangle to Camden. |
Easy/medium paddle Distance: 12 km Grading: 2 |
[Paddling] Branch: Illawarra |
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26 Jul Sun
Nattai NP Mittagong, Lake Alexandra,
40 ft. falls, Box Vale lookout. An interesting walk with varying vegetation, waterfalls and views. |
Distance: 15 km Grading: 3 Asc/desc: 250 m Notes: On tracks |
Limit: 15 Branch: Illawarra |
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27 Jul Mon Lower Blue Mountains Valley Heights to Blaxland North side. Mainly on fire trails. We always travel in the 3rd carriage upstairs. |
Distance: 7 km Grading: 2 Notes: Mainly fire trails. |
[PT] Map: Springwood Branch: Sydney |
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27 Jul Mon Blue Mountains NP From the station we walk down the steep track to Jellybean Pool, onto the causway, then along the camp fire and red hand tracks to visit the Red Hands Cave to see the aboriginal hand prints. |
Distance: 10kms Grading: 2 Notes: Streets & tracks. |
Map Penrith Branch Sydney |
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28 Jul Tue Berowra Valley Regional Park Walk from Hornsby to Thornleigh station via Lisgar Gardens, Blue Gum and Benowie walking tracks. Rocky tracks with some slippery creek crossings. |
Distance: 12-14 km Grading: 3 Notes: Steep sections and steps. |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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29 Jul Wed Garigal NP East Killara to Echo Point Park, Roseville Chase. Walk by Middle Harbour Creek. We will cross Gordon Creek by new stepping-stones track. Mainly streets and tracks. |
Distance: 11 km Grading: 3 Notes: Rocky and steep sections. Creek crossing. |
[PT] Map: Step 1 & 2 Branch: Sydney |
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1 Aug Sat Blue Mountains
NP Mt haystack
stands as an obvious feature above canyon country of Bowen creek. Haystack ridge - mill creek - Tomah spur.
Great views & unusual rock formations make the scrub and vines worth
it. |
Distance: 8km Grading: 5 Asc/desc: 500/470m Notes: Experienced, off track walkers only. |
Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12 Joint walk with
SBW and BC. |
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2 Aug Sun Blue Mountains NP Glenbrook Causeway – Red hands track – Red hands cave – Red hands ridge – Crayfish pool – Campfire creek – Glenbrook Causeway. |
Distance: 11 km Grading: 2 Notes: Tracks & fire trails. |
[PT] Map: Springwood Limit: 15 Branch: Sydney |
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3 Aug Mon Blue Mountains NP This walk takes us on a section of Bruce’s walk through the Blackheath area. This section starts just north of the rhododendron gardens and ends near Walls Cave, where we will have lunch. Fire trails going through several small gullies/valleys. |
Distance: 10km Grading: 2 Notes: Streets & Tracks |
Map Katoomba Branch Sydney |
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3 Aug Mon Mid Blue Mountains Woodford to Hazelbrook North side via Mabel Falls and the newly discovered Amphitheatre Track. |
Distance: 10 km Grading: 2 |
[PT] Map: Katoomba Branch: Sydney |
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4 Aug Tue Ku-ring-gai Chase
NP Circular walk via West Head from Mackerel Beach. Rocky bush tracks and fire trails. After walk return to catch ferry back to Palm Beach at 3.30pm. |
Distance: 12 km Grading: 3 Notes: Steep sections and many steps. |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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5 Aug Wed
Gladesville Huntley Point to Hunters Hill. Streets & bush tracks. |
Distance: 8-10 km Grading 2 |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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6 Aug Thu
Bouddi NP Walk over the Rip Bridge to Brisbane Water and then over Maitland Bay. Some bush tracks to secluded beaches for a morning tea and lunch. Finish at Copacabana Beach with a bus to Gosford Station. |
Distance: 18km Grading: 4 Asc./desc.: 400m Notes: Bush tracks & paths.
Great views |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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6 Aug Thu Berry South
Coast Paddle on Broughton Creek through idyllic rural scenery. PFD’S compulsory. |
Distance: 10km Grade: 3 Notes: Could be windy |
[Paddling] Branch: Illawarra |
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8-9 Aug Sat-Sun Kanangra Boyd NP Walking the
length of the Uni Rover trail from the trackhead to the Kowmung River and
return. For
experienced pack walkers only please. |
Full pack walk Distance: 36km Notes: On track Asc: 920m |
Maps: Kanangra
& Yerranderie Limit: 8 Branch:
Central Coast |
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9 Aug Sun Lane Cove River NP Gentle, meandering river with tree-clad banks, impressive rock formations and a fascinating history. Explore from the weir at Fullers Bridge to the harbour. Compact beach for snack. Hire kayaks $48pp*. 1-4pm. |
Easy/medium paddling Distance: 13km Grading: 2 Notes: Flat water, sheltered paddling near Sydney Harbour. |
[P] Branch: Sydney |
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10 Aug Mon Lake Macquarie area Fassifern to Toronta & return. A railway oriented day. All along old railway formations. |
Distance: 10km Grading: 2 |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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10 Aug Mon Blue Mountains NP A great walk, with loads of variety of terrain, flora & fauna and visiting 7 waterfalls. A short sidetrack to see the 25mt high walls of the ‘amphitheatre’. |
Distance: 11km Grading: 3 Asc/desc: 400m Notes: Streets & tracks |
Map Springwood Branch Sydney |
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11 Aug Tue Georges
River Walk alongside the Georges River to Simmo’s Beach picnic area for lunch. Bush tracks, fire trails, streets. One steep descent on loose rocky surface. |
Distance: 12km Grading: 3 Notes: Tracks may be muddy & slippery. |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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12 Aug Wed Hawkesbury River Hawkesbury River circuit. Streets & bush tracks. |
Distance: 8-10km Grading: 2 |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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12 Aug Wed Royal NP Engadine, Audley, Loftus via Honeymoon Track. Beautiful bush area & great views. Tracks - some rocky, and steep. |
Distance: 11km Grading: 3 Notes: Many steps, and creek crossing. |
[PT] Map: Royal NP Branch: Sydney |
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15 Aug Sat Northern Beaches Walking coastal Sydney Walk
Three. Newport to Manly via the Northern beaches- Mona vale, Narrabeen,
Collaroy, Long reef, Dee why, Curl Curl, Harbord, Manly. Beaches and bush
tracks. |
Distance: 16km Grading: 3 Notes: Rock hopping, minimal ascents. |
[PT] Map: Walking coastal Sydney Limit: 15 Branch: Sydney |
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15 Aug Sat
Royal NP We will walk from Bundeena via Jibbon Head, along the coast and thence to Little Marley. |
Distance: 12 km Grading: 2 Notes: Tracked but sandy. |
[PT] Map: Royal NP Map Limit: 12 Branch: S. Sydney |
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15-16 Aug Sat/Sun Narrabeen Paddle on Narrabeen Lake and other local waterways. Base camp at Caravan Park. |
Distance: Various Grade: 3 Notes: Tidal lake |
[Paddling] Branch: Illawarra |
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15-16 Aug Sat-Sun Kanangra Boyd NP From the
Yerranderie Road to Hatchers Hollow on the Kowmung and return. One of the
shortest routes to the river, with a fantastic campsite. |
Full pack walk Distance: 14km Off and on track Asc: 700m |
Map:
Yerranderie Limit: 8 Branch:
Central Coast |
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17 Aug Mon Upper Blue Mountains Leura station, then south side. Lyre bird Dell – Golf links lookout to Everglades (fee payable) |
Distance: 8km Grading: 2 Notes: 150m climb. |
[PT] Map: Katoomba Branch: Sydney |
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17 Aug Mon Blue Mountains NP Wentworth Falls via Bruce’s Track to Bullaburra with option to Lawson. The track is a little bushy, has loads of litter on the zigzag track section which may be a little slippery. We’ll encounter all sorts of terrain conditions going through 4 valleys. |
Distance: 10km Grading: 2 Notes: Streets & tracks. Some steep sections, 3 ladders & creek crossings. |
Map Katoomba Branch Sydney |
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18 Aug Tue Buffalo Creek & Lane Cove River Walk to Boronia Park, Hunters Hill via Sugarloaf Point. Bush tracks & streets. After walk, bus return to city or Chatswood station. |
Distance: 10 km Grading: 2 Notes: Some steeper sections. |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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19 Aug Wed
Paddington Edgecliff to Maroubra. Streets & parks. |
Distance: 8-10 km Grading: 2 |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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22 Aug Wed
Heathcote NP Walk from Waterfall Railway Station
to Lake Eckersley via Mooray and Bullawaring Tracks. All on bush tracks. |
Distance: 14km Grading: 3 Asc./desc.: 200m Notes: Moderate pace |
Map: Royal NP Branch: Illawarra |
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23 Aug Sun Brisbane Water
NP Walk from Wondabyne Station to Pindar Cave and return. The best time for wildflowers. |
Distance: 11km Grading: 2 |
Map: Gosford & Gunderman Limit: 15 Branch: Central Coast |
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23 Aug Sun Morton NP Little Forest Plateau, Mt
Bushwalker, Gidara Point. The best
way to see the panorama of the Budawang Wilderness. Optional car camp at Lake
Conjola on Saturday night. |
Distance: 14 km Grading: 2 Asc/desc: 150 m Notes: Some scratchy sections. |
Limit: 15 Branch: Illawarra |
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23 Aug Sun Blue Mountains
NP Glenbrook to Springwood via St
Helena Ridge and Sassasfras Gully. Two traverses of Glenbrook Creek and a
final stretch on trail wet forest. |
Distance: 16km Grading: 3 Asc/desc: 400 m Notes: Mainly tracks |
[PT] Limit: 15 Branch Sydney |
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23 Aug – 9 Sept Port Douglas to Mackay Easy/ Medium walks from Port Douglas, Cardwell, Townsville and Mackay. |
Easy/Medium walks |
Branch: Sydney |
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24 Aug Mon Blue Mountains
NP Springwood circuit walk via sassafras gully & wiggins & victory tracks with a sidetrack to Numantia Falls. We return along the same path to the main track to Springwood station. |
Distance: 10km Grade: 2 Notes: Streets & tracks |
Map Springwood Branch Sydney |
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25 Aug Tue Epping, South Turramurra Circular walk via Terrys Creek, Lane Cove River and Devlins Creek. Bush tracks, fire trails & some steep sections. |
Distance: 12-14 km Grading: 3 Notes: Creek crossings & slippery surfaces. |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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26 Aug Wed Blue Mountains NP From Wentworth Falls station (return) via National Pass & Empress Falls. Great mountain views. All on tracks - some with slippery rocks, |
Distance: 12 km Grading: 3 Notes: Many steps with steep climb out. |
[PT] Branch: Sydney |
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26 Aug Wed Slideshow at Sutherland Annapurna Circuit Nepal. One of the best treks in the world.
Experience the Nepalese Himalayas as we journey for 19 days through
the wonders of the area. |
Contact organizers for more information. |
[Slideshow] Branch: Southern Sydney |
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29 Aug Sat
Royal NP Audley – Kangaroo Creek – Engadine Track Karloo Pool- Uloola Falls-Gurrumboola Ridge – Audley. |
Distance: 13km Grading: 3 Asc./desc.: 320m Notes: Mostly on track |
Map: Port Hacking or The Royal NP Tourist Limit: 15 Branch: Sydney |
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29 Aug Sat Blue Mountains
NP Exploratory trip: Erskine L/O – Jack Evans Track – Erskine
Creek (wet feet possible) - Little Crater Ridge – Big Crater Ridge – Big
Crater Creek – Jack Evans Track. All
unknown to the leader. |
Distance: 17km Grading: 6 Asc./desc.: 700/450m Notes: Exploratory |
Map: Penrith Limit: 8 |
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30 Aug Sun Blue Mountains
NP Warrimoo – Florabella Pass – Glenbrook creek – Duck hole – Glenbrook. Map: Springwood/ Penrith. |
Distance: 12 km Grading: 2 Notes: All on tracks |
[PT] Limit: 15 Branch: Sydney |
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31 Aug Mon Blue Mountains
NP Walk down to Reids Plateau, across to the 3 sisters, then down the 900+ steps of the Giant Stairway. Next along Dardenelles Pass to Leura Forest & back along the Federal Pass track to Furber Steps |
Distance: 11km Grading: 3 Notes: 850+ steps up to Scenic World (optional
ride -$10) |
Map Katoomba Branch Sydney |
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Advance notices |
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14-16 Oct
Kangaroo Island Car camping & day walks (push bikes & canoes
optional). |
If anyone is interested please book in early, as the trip will have a limit of 12. |
Limit: 12 Branch: Sydney |
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23-25 Oct Fri-Sun Canberra Join a group of cyclists to do some
of the great cycle ways in our national capital. Two nights motel
accommodation. |
Distance: 30-50km/day Grading: 3 Cycle Tracks, some quiet roads. |
[Bike ride] Branch: Illawarra |
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8-13 Nov
Kosciuszko NP Extended 6-day pack walk, on and off tracks. Tooma Rd – Wheeler’s Hut - Derschko’s Hut – Mackey’s Hut – Brooks Hut Ruin – Tabletop Mt – Kiandra. |
Distance: approx. 70km plus side trips. Grading: 4 |
Maps: contact leader Branch: Sydney |
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Late Nov 09/ mid Jan 10 Patagonia Southern Chile and Argentina supported by Willis Walkabouts. Section 1 - Torres del Paine area -(2 weeks), Section 2:The Carretera Austral (about two weeks) Section 3: Puerto Montt to Bariloche and Return (about 2 weeks), Section 4: The Condor Circuit (approximately 1-2 weeks) |
Spectacular scenery - Varied - alpine mountains, glaciers, valleys and lakes, dense forests and volcanic landscapes, |
Guide Fee: Willis fee - $2150 for approx 8 weeks. Share expenses for food, accommodation and food. Branch: South Sydney |
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4-12 Dec Fri-Sat Kosciuszko NP Back on the Alpine Walking Track, this time going south from Thredbo. This should be a great walk with the chance to climb The Pilot and Mountain Cobberas. We also visit Cowombat Flat and visit the start of the Murray River. Mostly downhill. |
Full Pack Walk Distance: 60 km Asc/desc: 500 m Notes: 2 optional climbs of around 400m each. |
Map: Rooftop’s Corryong-Thredbo Adventure Map Limit: 12 Branch: Sydney |
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Jan-Feb 2010 South Island New Zealand Hollyford Track Guided Walk: Jan 13-15. Bit expensive but the best way to visit this beautiful valley. Otago Bike Ride: Jan 17-21. This should be a fantastic trip. Rees-Dart Track: Jan 26-xx. Full pack walk into a great area. |
May also organise an alternative route for those who want something a bit easier. |
Branch: Sydney |
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Mid Feb 2010 Lord Howe Island Expressions of interest requested for the next great trip to this fabulous Island accommodation that has been reserved for mid Feb 2010. Payment in full will be required prior to end of October to confirm your booking. |
Various day walks from easy to challenging, excellent snorkeling and lots more to do. |
Cost will be advised when quotes are received. |
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May/Jun/ Jul 2010 Northern Australia Cape York, The Gulf, Kakadu & the Kimberly's. Approx.
dates- 12 to 14 weeks. Please call leader for more details. |
4WD only (canoes
& bikes optional) |
Branch: Sydney |
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June 2010 Kokoda Track Come
and experience the physical challenge and raw emotion of this legendary
track. Dates to be finalised but will be outside Australian school holidays. |
Distance: 90km of steep climbs and descents. Notes: Limited numbers |
Branch: Sydney |