November 2025 - February 2026
Sunday, 26 October Putty Beach to Maitland Bay (Bouddi National Pk) Central Coast Leader: Jem
9km one way, M. This is known as one of the Central Coast’s most beautiful walks. Beaches, boardwalks, birdlife, swimming opportunities! Mostly flat walking.
Sunday, 2 November Architectural Academic Amble Leader: Professor Rachael (plus guest lesbian architect)
Easy, 6km. Join us for a fun and fascinating walk discovering the history and architecture of Australia's oldest university. We will explore the gardens and gargoyles of the Main Quad, the colleges, and the pioneering stories of women and activism. The walk will finish at the Chau Chak Wing Museum (free entry) or a picnic in Victoria Park. Bring your camera as the Jacarandas will be in full bloom. Well behaved dogs welcome.
Sat, 8 Nov – Sun, 9 Nov Beginners Overnight walk and camp – Kedumba River Campground Leader: Jocelyn
9km one way, M-H, 850m ascent/descent. This walk is aimed towards those who have none/little overnight walking experience, but of course everyone is welcome. The walk is on a wide firetrail and it’s all downhill on the way in, and all uphill on the way back. This valley is incredibly beautiful, spectacular views and close to the Kedumba River (for dips and platypus watching). The campground is grassy and has toilets. The perfect place for an overnight camp.
Saturday, 15 November Fundraising Garage Sale – Leura
All funds raised from this garage sale go to Beyond Blue (https://www.beyondblue.org.au) as part of the Bush Lemons team entered into Coastrek 2026. Start packing up those items you don't need any more and ask your family, friends, neighbours for items to donate (books, small furniture items, camping/hiking gear, sporting goods, homewares, clothes, certain electronics etc etc). All items to be clean and working condition. Please let us know if you would like to volunteer in setting up on Friday and/or the Saturday itself. Always a good fundraiser and social occasion!
Saturday, 22 November Devils Hole & Nellie’s Glen loop, Katoomba Leader: Jocelyn
11km, 450m
ascent/descent, M-H, approx. 5 hours.
Devil’s Hole is a dramatic cleft in the Katoomba escarpment which
accesses the valley below. The track
then joins up with the Six Foot Track and the ascent up beautiful Nellie’s Glen
with it’s beautiful waterfall. A short road walk to finish.
Sunday, 30 November Darwin's Walk, Wentworth Falls Leader: Jem
E-M, 7km
return. Starting at Wilson Park,
Wentworth Falls we walk down this beautifully remodelled track along the gentle
valley following Jamison Creek all the way to the actual Wentworth Falls. Here
we can each decide how far down to go to view the falls and have a rest and
snack, before we return the same way. This is a very pretty and relatively
gentle walk, culminating in fantastic views.
Saturday, 6 December Mermaid Pools and Tahmoor Canyon Leader: Claire
10km, Medium. 1hr south of Sydney by car. This is a gorgeous loop that crosses dense eucalypt forest and then drops into the canyon, crossing the Bargo River and then following the trail back to the start. The canyon is not rated difficult and is absolutely stunning, there will be opportunities to take a dip in the multiple rock pools we will see along the way.
Saturday, 13 December Blue Gum Swamp & Grose Head South, Winmalee Leader: Jocelyn
10km (12km if adding in Grose Head South), M-H. This is a lovely loop walk in the lower mountains with beautiful forest areas and terrific birdwatching. It will be decided whether to add in the extra walk up to the spectacular lookout at Grose Head South if it’s not hot, or whether to do a side trip to Shaws Creek.
Saturday, 20 December Cowan to Brooklyn, Kuring gai National Pk, Sydney Leader: Annette
M, 13km, elevation 460m, does have some steep rocky ascents & descents. One way track with train station at either end of the walk. We will mostly follow the Jerusalem Bay track featuring foreshores, ridge tops and water views. We will finish at Brooklyn (a lovely riverside village).
Sunday, 21 December Kayak - The Spit to Bantry Bay Leader: Jocelyn
11km, M, approx. 4 hours. Hire a kayak from Sydney Harbour Kayaks or bring your own kayak. Begin the kayak amidst yachts, paddle under the Spit Bridge and then over and up into Bantry Bay. A lovely way to finish off the year!
Saturday, 10 January Late afternoon/evening walk – Fortress Ridge, Leura Leader: Jocelyn
E-M, 7km return walk. Walking in the cool of the late afternoon and
then in darkness with headlights is magical!
We will wander out along Fortress Ridge to enjoy the views and then dine
on Ripple Rock under the stars.
Saturday, 17 January Rose Bay to Watsons Bay Leader: Britta
E-M, 7km one way/14km return. A few undulating parts and a ferry ride. A gorgeous scenic coastal walk of Sydney
Harbour National Park, taking in beautiful secluded beaches (opportunity for a
swim!), parks and picturesque bays with views of Sydney Harbour. Well worth a walk on the eastside!
Sunday, 25 January Piles Creek Loop, Brisbane Waters National Pk Leader: Jem
E-M, 4km return. Starting at Girrakool picnic area with a gorgeous big waterfall, we walk down one side of the creek, cross at the swing bridge, and back up the other side. Much of the walk is in the creek gully, surrounded by beautiful lush forest and ferns, and rocks! Although quite a short walk, this is definitely not just 'easy' due to the steep rocky terrain and plenty of stairs. A lovely cooling summer walk, with swimming options below the top falls, and near the swing bridge as well.
Saturday, 31 January 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, 7 February Minerva Pool (Dharawal National Park) Leader: Claire
1hr
south of Sydney by car. An easy 3.5km return walk, the main part of the day
will be to enjoy swimming in Minerva Pool. The pool is considered sacred by the
Dharawal people, only women and children are permitted to swim. This is a
stunning location with relatively warm water in summer, bring a picnic and
enjoy a social swimming day.
Saturday, 14 February Spit to Manly & return Leader: Jocelyn
M, 10km one way/20km return. A popular walk! Great views, water, swimming,
some stair sections, dog friendly (a short road detour for the pooches). Walk
one way (& get a bus or ferry back) or the return as well.
Sunday, 15 February MARDI GRAS FAIR DAY (Victoria Park)
We
will have our stall at Fair Day!! Hang out at our stall, buy raffle tickets,
buy our merchandise (new 30 year anniversary buffs!!, caps, tshirts, patches
etc), pick up information, meet other Lemons, volunteer on the stall! We will also hold a choreography rehearsal
during this day for those in our Mardi Gras Parade.
Saturday, 21 February Walk to Ingar Picnic Area Leader: Jocelyn
20km
return walk, H. We follow this dirt road
(closed to cars) to lovely Ingar Picnic Area, it’s lovely waterfall and
beautiful swimming area. The return walk
is back the same way and slightly uphill.
Saturday, 28 February MARDI GRAS PARADE
The
Lemons are walking & dancing in the parade to celebrate our 30 year
anniversary!!
ADVANCE NOTICE!
Easter 2026 (3-6 April) – our 30 year anniversary celebration at Wollemi Common, Colo
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
