March - June 2025
Saturday, 8 March Six Foot Track from Megalong Rd to Coxs River Leader: Jocelyn M, 12km, 700m ascent. A lovely 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. Beautiful swimming area. Possible stop off at Megalong Tea Rooms afterwards!
Tuesday, 11 March Grand Clifftop Walk (3rd section) Olympian Rock to Katoomba Falls Reserve Leader: Anne This has been re-scheduled from our last calendar. 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, 15 March Goochs Crater via Dargan Arch, Newnes State Forest Leader: Jocelyn Approx 12km, 550m ascent, H. An adventurous walk in this remote area. Goochs Crater is a spectacular natural depression surrounded by pagodas, includes a small canyon. Dargan’s Arch is a gorgeous natural feature. Some off track walking. A stunning area and most spectacular walk!
Saturday, 22 – Sunday, 23 March Colo Meroo overnight walk, Wollemi National Park Leader: Jocelyn H, approx. 12km walk in, total 24km. The walk starts at Mountain Lagoon and is a hard walk on narrow trails, with a scrambly 150m descent down to the beautiful campground, located on the Colo River, for overnight camp before we walk out the same way Sunday.
Saturday, 29 March Bobbin Head (Ku-ring-gai National Pk) Sydney – fun water day! Leader: Jocelyn Bring your sit-on or sit-in kayak, canoe, SUP, or any other water toys. We will have some fun paddling around this beautiful area and then lunch in the grassy picnic area.
Sunday, 30 March Snorkelling at Cabbage Tree Bay, Sydney Leader: Rachael A Bush Lemons favourite - join us in the early afternoon for snorkelling at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve and Shelly Beach (Manly). You are likely to see blue gropers, spotted wobbegongs, pipefish, and possibly the resident green turtle.
Saturday, 5 April Learn how to navigate! Leader: Ange J. This will be a day to learn how to navigate in the bush – the theory and then we will do some practise in the local Blue Mountains bush. A must for all bushwalkers, whether inexperienced or experienced.
Sunday, 6 April Macro Lems photography walk Leader: Juls Easy photography walk. Blue Mtns location TBA.
Friday, 11 April – Sunday, 13 April Car camping at Hill End (278km NW of Sydney) Leader: Jocelyn Hill End is a former gold mining town, just over 2 hours from the upper Blue Mtns. There are various walking tracks, lots of history, the Bald Hill Tourist Mine, lookouts, café, museum. We will stay at the Glendora Campground (1km from village) which accommodates tents, caravans, camper trailers etc. It has bbq facilities, showers/toilets, dogs on leashes allowed. Details will be sent out shortly. You will need to book for the campground: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/glendora-campground
Saturday, 26 April Wild Dog Mtns - Ironmonger Spur to Coxs River & Breakfast Creek Leader: Jocelyn H-VH, 15km, 700m ascent/descent. A great challenging walk in the depth of the Wild Dog Mountains. Little used and hard tracks, lots of creek crossings, great wilderness and views. Tracks will be overgrown and will require navigation. Absolutely beautiful remote area!
Sunday, 27 April Tempe Station to Wollooware Bay bike ride Leader: Britta Approx 17.5km one way or 35km return, E. Cycling on a mostly shared pedestrian/bicycle path via Brighton-Le-Sands, onto the Captain Cooks Bridge over the Georges River. A beautiful scenic ride with gorgeous water views.
Saturday, 3 May - Sunday, 4 May Bungonia Slot Canyon (Red Track) - Bungonia NP Leader: Claire (with optional camping at Bungonia Campground on Saturday 3rd) Grade – H, Distance - 3.8k, Timing - 5 hours. Bungonia NP is 122km SW of Sydney. We enjoyed this so much in Aug 2024 we are doing it again! The red track is a spectacular hike through the Bungonia Slot Canyon. This hike is a grade 5 with a steep descent and ascent (on track) with the main section of the hike climbing through the canyon over the absolutely stunning boulder field. There is no defined track through the canyon. This is a challenging walk and while no technical canyoning skills are required, a high level of fitness and a sense of fun is recommended.
Saturday, 24 May Bike ride – Shipley Plateau, Blackheath Leader: Jocelyn M-H, 20km. This is a lovely bike ride on both bitumen and dirt roads which lead from Blackheath over to Mt Blackheath and Hargraves Lookout on the Shipley Plateau. The roads are fairly quiet, a couple of hills, but mostly flat to undulating roads. For novice to experience bike riders.
Saturday, 31 May Glow Worm Tunnel, Wollemi National Park Leader: Jocelyn E, approx. 6km. The Glow Worm Tunnel has recently re-opened. We will carpool to the start for this lovely and easy walk around this area and the 387m walk through the tunnel.
Saturday, 7 June GLBTQ+ walk as part of the King’s Birthday Long Weekend Festivities! Leader: Jocelyn This is always a fun walk where you are encouraged to dress up! Location TBA. The rest of the weekend includes the Bent Art exhibition, the Three Sisters disco on Saturday night and many more events!
Saturday, 14 June Giant Staircase, Jamison Valley to Kedumba Pass Leader: Jocelyn H, 21km, approx. 7 hours, 800m ascent/descent. Great walk from the Giant Staircase near the Three Sisters, down to Leura Forest, then onto the Sublime Point Firetrail which wends its way through the Jamison Valley and up Kedumba Pass to the end of Tableland Road, Wentworth Falls. Beautiful valley with lots of challenging hills!
Saturday, 21 June Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach Leader: Britta E-M, Approx 6.5km one way or 13km return. This walk takes us along a walking trail with picturesque bays, historical sights, impressive lookouts and secluded beaches. Soak in the beautiful views of Sydney Harbour and a ferry trip to top off this little adventure of what the harbour has to offer.
Saturday, 28 June Mt Mouin, Megalong Valley Leader: Jocelyn H, approx. 15km. Walk out from Dunphys Campground via beautiful trail to Medlow Gap and then to find our way up to the 750m summit of Mt Mouin, the highest peak in the Wild Dog Mountains. Great remote area, spectacular views!
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
