November 2024 – February 2025
Friday 25 October - Sunday, 27 October Weekend camp at Boyd River Campground, Kanangra Boyd National Park Leader: Jocelyn
Join
us for a weekend in this lovely campground.
We can do the easy Kanangra Plateau Walk, Kalang Falls, visit Dance
Floor Cave, and bring your mountain bike for the Mt Emperor loop ride. Toilets, campfires, stargazing, birdwatching,
relaxing. Beautiful area!
Saturday 2 November Academic amble around Sydney University, Camperdown Leader: Rachael
Easy, 7km. This is a fascinating
walk discovering the history and secrets of Australia's
oldest university. We will explore the Main Quad, colleges, little known gardens, as well art, architecture and activism. The walk will finish with a tour of the Chau Chak Wing Museum (free entry) and a picnic in Victoria park. Bring your camera as the Jacarandas will be in full bloom. Well behaved dogs welcome.
Sunday, 10 November Macro Lems do Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, Blackheath
Leader: Juls Easy. Join us for the last photo walk of 2024 at these
beautiful gardens. There are lots of
photo opportunities as you wander through these lovely gardens. There are many places to sit and take in the
atmosphere. Paths take you through
various parts of the gardens so you can make it as long or as short as you
wish.
Saturday, 16 November NEW - Bush T-Arts, Castle Head, Katoomba Leaders: Anne & Cathie
E-M, 3-4 hours, 6km, 60m ascent. On the Bush T-Arts walk we will make regular
stops so you can pullout your drawing materials and draw. Bush Lemons artist, Cath, will be on hand to
help inspire and/or provide some tips and instruction if needed. This easy walk leads to a lookout with
panoramic views over the Jamison Valley, with the Ruined Castle, Mt Solitary
and Lake Burragorang visible in the distance on a clear day.
Saturday, 23 November Tempe to Woolooware Bay bike ride Leader: Britta
This is an easy flat ride of approx.
40kms return, along shared pedestrian/bicycle pathway with stunning water
views. The ride takes us through Brighton-Le-Sands, Botany Bay and over the
Captain Cooks Bridge into Woolooware Bay. A bicycle in good working order is
essential.
Saturday, 30 November Bush Lemons Road Trip expo, Blackheath
Come and check out a variety of road
tripping setups including swag and tents, car camping to campervans and
trailers and caravans. Lemons will be on
hand to show off their setup, discuss pros and cons, what to ask if purchasing,
what extra equipment you may need. There
will also be the opportunity to buy/sell/swap quality camping clothing and
equipment. Bring a picnic lunch and a mug!
Sunday, 1 December Thor Head, Mt Victoria Leader: Jocelyn
Easy, 6km return. We will
walk out to beautiful Thor Head with its spectacular view over the Grose Valley
to enjoy lunch on the magnificent rock at the end and look out for wildflowers
and orchids.
Mid week walks – Grand Clifftop Walk, Wentworth Falls to Katoomba This 18km spectacular walk will be split up into three 6km sections which will be lead over 3 weeks. You can do all sections or one, whatever suits you……
Tuesday, 3 December Grand Clifftop Walk (1st section) Darwins Walk to Conservation Hut, Wentworth Falls Leader: Anne
E-M, 6km. There is a small amount of road walking, but
then we are on the bush tracks overlooking Jamison Valley and exit at the
Conservation Hut for lunch.
Saturday, 7 December Erskine Creek from Jack Evans Track to Pisgah Rock, Glenbrook Leader: Jocelyn
H, approx. 6 hrs,
7.5km loop, 500m ascent/descent.
Wonderful walk in
the lower mountains along beautiful Erskine Creek with swimming holes, scrambly
ascent, some clambering up/down rocks, indistinct tracks, some eroded and
overgrown sections.
Tuesday, 10 December Grand Clifftop Walk (2nd section) Conservation Hut to Olympian Rock, Leura Leader: Anne
M, 6km. This section is a little harder as it has a
few stair sections. There is a flat road
section in the middle. We will be
treated to magnificent view after magnificent view. We will exit and picnic in Gordon Falls
Reserve, Leura.
Saturday, 14 December Horse Track to Grose River, Grose Valley, Blackheath Leader: Jocelyn
H,
approx. 6km, we will do the 3km Horse Track from Evans Lookout to the river for
lunch and frolicking in the river here.
This is the quickest and easiest way into the Grose Valley so it only
takes an hour to get to the river so we can take our time enjoying the water
and valley.
Tuesday, 17 December Grand Clifftop Walk (3rd section) Olympian Rock to Katoomba Falls Reserve Leader: Anne
E-M, 6km, ups and downs along the
cliff top. We cruise past the Three
Sisters and continue along the cliff tops to Katoomba Falls Reserve and exit to
a café in Katoomba for lunch.
Saturday, 21 December Six Foot Track from Megalong Rd to Coxs River Leader: Jocelyn
M, 12km, 700m ascent. A lovely summer’s walk down part of the Six Foot Track to the Coxs River, initially through rural area and then via track. We can choose to cross the newly re-opened Bowtells Swing Bridge or not. Lunch on the river with some swims. Beautiful area. Possible stop off at Megalong Tea Rooms afterwards!
Saturday, 11 January Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head Loop Track Leader: Claire
10km M. This loop
walk takes in the historic sphinx memorial and the gorgeous bay of Bobbin Head
and is situated in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, approximately 40 mins drive
north of Sydney.
Sunday, 12 January Ngula Bulgarabang (Katoomba) to Medlow Bath via 3 Brothers Leader: Anne
M, 6km. This newly
discovered walk takes us through heath and forests, cliff tops and historical
paths. It is a magnificent little
walk. Some short steepish ups and
unformed tracks. It is a cracker and has
everything you want in a mountains walk
If it is hot we may reverse this and end at a dam for a swim!
Saturday, 18 January Brooklyn loop, via Little Wobby and Mt Wondabyne Leader: Sue A.
22.5 km, walking time 7hours, elevation 730m, weather dependent. This is a epic trail through Brisbane Waters National Park. There is a mixture of fire trail and technical single track. Will involve some rock hopping, scrambling and creek crossings. Catch a ferry from Brooklyn to Little Wobby and a train from Wondabyne to Brooklyn.
Saturday, 25 January Rose Bay to Watsons Bay, Sydney Leader: Britta
E, This walk is another scenic coastal walk through
Sydney Harbour National Park, approx. 14km return, or 7km catching the ferry
back to Circular Quay. We will pass a
couple of secluded beaches (for a possible swim), beautiful parks picturesque
bays, and stunning Sydney Harbour views thrown into the mix.
Saturday, 1 February Cowan to Brooklyn (section of the Great North Walk) Leader: Claire
13km, H. A lovely
walk passing through Jerusalem Bay (with a chance for a swim) and a section of
the Great North Walk, approximately 1hr drive north of Sydney.
Sunday, 2 February Ngula Bulgarabang (Katoomba) to Medlow Bath via 3 Brothers Leader: Anne (rescheduled from 12 January)
M, 6km. This newly discovered walk takes us through heath and forests, cliff tops and historical paths. It is a magnificent little walk. Some short steepish ups and unformed tracks. It is a cracker and has everything you want in a mountains walk If it is hot we may reverse this and end at a dam for a swim!
Saturday, 8 Feb – Sunday, 9 Feb Colo Meroo overnight walk, Wollemi National Park Leader: Jocelyn
H, approx. 8km walk
in, this campsite is a relatively easy walk in and is beautifully situated on
Colo River. This is a good introductory
walk if you have limited overnight experience, and is being rescheduled from
earlier this year.
Sunday, 9 February Macro Lems (photography) walk Leader: Juls
Location
TBA
Saturday, 15 February The Spit to Manly, Sydney Leader: Britta
M, 10km one way/20km return. A popular walk! Great views, water, swimming, dog friendly (with a short road detour for the pooches). Walk one way or the return as well.
Sunday, 16 February Mardi Gras Fair Day
After
Fair Day being cancelled last year, we are back with our stall at Fair Day!!
Hang out at our stall, buy our merchandise (buffs, caps, tshirts, patches etc),
pick up information, meet other Lemons!
Saturday, 22 February Goochs Crater via Dargan Arch, Newnes State Forest Leader: Jocelyn
Approx 11km, 550m ascent, H. This is an adventurous walk in this remote area. Goochs Crater is a spectacular natural depression surrounded by pagodas and includes a small canyon. Some bushbashing required. A stunning area.
Guide to Grades | |
E | Easy – on tracks, relatively flat, suits beginners – under 5km |
E-M | Easy-medium – slightly rougher walking, will include moderate climbs and descents, reasonable fitness level – under 12km |
M | Medium – rougher walking, agility & good fitness required, steep climbs & descents – under 15km |
H | Hard–Narrow or eroded tracks or bushbashing, steep & long climbs/descents, good fitness & stamina levels required, some scrambling or rock hopping – under 22km |
VH | Very Hard – strenuous walking, difficult terrain, some exploratory, steep & long climbs and descents, fit and experienced walkers only – 22km + |
*You will need to have walked with us before attending any walk graded H OR VH
