March – June 2024
Sunday, 10 March Faulconbridge Point & Grose River Leader: Jocelyn
H approx 17kms. This walk follows
the ridge line out to Faulconbridge Point which overlooks the Grose Valley.
There is a descent and scramble down to the gorgeous Grose River for a swim.
Return via the same track.
Sat, 16 March Narrowneck Plateau (Katoomba) to Taros Ladders, Medlow Gap to Dunphys Campground (Megalong Valley) Leader: Jocelyn
16km,
Hard, full day walk, mostly firetrail, steep downhill section. Wonderful long walk with steep descent into Megalong
Valley via ladders or easier pass. Great views into the valley and walk back
along firetrail through rainforest sections.
Saturday, 23 March NPWS Rainbow Lyrebirds - Bush Regenertaion activity at Middle Head, Sydney Harbour National Park. Join NPWS Rainbow Lyrebird network for a special bush regeneration activity. This will feature a guided tour of the historic headland and promises to be both educational and rewarding. 9.30am-2.30. Book by 11 March 2024 at npws.rainbow.lyrebirds@environment.nsw.gov.au
Sunday, 24 March Macro Lems – Fairfax Walking Track, Blackheath Leader: Juls
E, 1.8km one way or 3.6km down and
back. Easy, photography walk.
Friday, 29 March – Monday, 1 April (Easter) – long weekend camping & accommodation on private property near Yass. Bushwalking, birdwatching, horses, mountain biking, plus Saturday evening visit to the very special Mulligans Flat in Canberra (bettongs, sugar gliders, owlet nightjars etc).
Join us for a weekend in Kiama……(yes this has been rescheduled again! Better luck this time!)
Saturday, 6 April Snorkelling at Bushrangers Bay, Kiama Leader: Rachael
Come
and join us for a snorkelling adventure down at Bushrangers Bay aquatic
reserve, on the beautiful south coast. Explore the rock pools and look for soft
corals, sea urchins, parrot fish, giant cuttlefish, rays, and maybe a friendly
seal. Location is Bass Point tourist road, Shell Cove, NSW (near
Shellharbour, north of Kiama).
For
those staying over on Saturday night, we can dine together in Kiama
Sunday, 7 April Kiama Coastal Track walk Leader: Fran
Two
options for the walk following the snorkelling day on Saturday.
Option
1 - catch
the train from Kiama to Minnamurra and walk back to Kiama -numerous beautiful
swimming locations and spectacular scenery along this 8.5 km walk. Cliff
tops, paved paths and some beach walking involved.
Option
2 - catch
the train from Kiama to Gerringong and walk back to Kiama - scenic cliff top
walk with spectacular views and the option for a swim at the end in one of the
Kiama rock pools. Total distance 14 kms with 6 kms of
undulating hills along
grassy paths and pavements - short beach section after lunch.
Will
decide on best route closer to the date.
Both walks are spectacular with beautiful ocean views and great options
for lunch stops and varying locations for a swim.
Tuesday, 9 April Mid-week walk – Grand Canyon circuit, Blackheath Leader: Anne M, 5.5km, approx. 4 hours. Iconic walk through heathland, canyon and creek. One of the most beautiful walks in the mountains. Lots of stairs, 350m descent and ascent, plus a stoney creek crossing.
Saturday, 13 April Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach walk Leader: Britta
E,
6.5km one way or 13km return. Catching
the ferry from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo ferry wharf where we begin our
walk, taking in secluded beaches, picturesque bays, historical sights and
lookouts. Includes walking through
Bradleys Head, Clifton Gardens Reserve, Chowder Bay, coming into Balmoral Beach
we will stop for lunch and swim. This is
truly a picturesque walk with plenty to see.
Saturday, 20 April Kamarah Gully explore , Upper Grose Valley Leaders: Jocelyn/Anne
M-H, 7km, some scrambles, explorations, and small but steep ascent/descent. This gully is an incredibly magical rainforest area! Numbers will be limited.
Wednesday,
24 April Mid-week walk – Lockleys Pylon Leader: Anne
E-M, 9km
return, 4hrs. An iconic Bush Lemons walk
and this is a special one! It isn’t hard
but the rewards at the end are fantastic HUGE views of the magnificent Grose
Valley.
Saturday, 27 April Lake Lyell kayak, Lithgow Leaders: Jocelyn/Anne
Come
along with your sit-on or sit-in kayak to explore this vast lake area with many
tributaries. Bring a picnic lunch.
Sunday, 28 April Bike ride – Hanging Rock, Blackheath Leader: Olga
M, 10km return. This fire trail is easy riding and the view
from the end overlooking Hanging Rock and into the Grose Valley is sublime! A well
maintained mountain bike essential.
Saturday, 4 – Sunday, 5 May 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.
Sunday, 5 May Macro Lems – Mt Wilson Leader: Juls
E, autumn meander at
Mt Wilson. Easy photographic walk.
Tuesday, 7 May Mid-week walk – Ruined Castle, Katoomba Leader: Anne
M, 7km return
walk. Descending down Furber Stairs onto
Federal Pass, and then the short stair walk up to Ruined Castle with it’s
magnificent views!
Saturday,
11 May Lawsons Long
Alley & Lockyers Rd, Mt York (Mt Victoria)
Leader: Jocelyn
M,
approx 12km. This historic walk is on
nice tracks with lovely views over Hartley, a short road section through
Hartley Vale, it has a short descent/ascent.
A lovely dog friendly walk.
Saturday, 18 May Popes Glen, Horseshoe Falls, Braeside Creek, Blackheath Leader: Jocelyn
M, 5
hours, 7.5km circuit. This a lovely
varied walk which follows the cliff tops along to the top of Bridal Veil Falls
and then loops back along Braeside Creek, with a short road walk.
Saturday, 25 May Sydney Harbour (west) circuit Leader: Angela J.
H, approx 25km. The walk will start and finish at Callan Park and roughly follow the Seven Bridges Walk circuit. The bridges crossed include several harbour icons - Iron Cove, Gladesville, Sydney Harbour, Pyrmont and Anzac. Some gorgeous and surprising bush pockets with rougher tracks, great views of the harbour along the way, a coffee opportunity or two and now a swim opportunity at Barangaroo! Of course we’ll get to check out some suburban and city streets along the way.
Fri, 31 May – Sun, 2 June Jamison Valley Traverse Leader: Jocelyn
VH,
36km, 3 day walk incl a few good ascents/descents. We start at the top of Furber Stairs on the
Friday and spend our first night at the Western end of Mt Solitary, then walk
to Kedumba Valley campsite the next day, then walk back up through the valley
to Furber Stairs. A good challenging
walk and good fitness is essential!
Saturday, 8 June GLBTQ walk (as part of Pride wknd) Nature Trail Circuit, Wentworth Falls Leader: Jocelyn
E 3km 2.5hrs, this is a lovely easy track with a range of
flora and water features. Coffee or
lunch at the Conservation Hut afterwards.
Saturday, 15 June Rose Bay to Watsons Bay Leader: Britta
M, 7.5km one way or 15km return, undulating track. Catching the ferry from Circular Quay to Rose
Bay where we begin our walk following the promenade around Tingira Park, then
onto Hermitage Foreshore walking trail enjoying views of the harbour,
continuing onto Neilsen Park, winding through bushy backstreets, onto a
suspension bridge over Parsley Bay, then Watsons Bay for lunch. Another picturesque walk with plenty to see.
Saturday, 22 June Kanangra Walls to Crafts Walls (Kanangra Boyd National Park) Leader: Jocelyn
M-H, 11km
return. Kanangra Walls has spectacular
views, and we descend off a little pass and walk along the track which leads
along the ridge to beautiful Crafts Wall.
Hopefully we will scramble to the top to write in the log book and enjoy
the 360 degree views. We will carpool to
Kanangra which is around 2hrs drive from Katoomba.
Saturday, 29 June Ingar and Andersons Fire Trails, Wentworth Falls Leader: Jocelyn
H, 25km, a couple of good
hills. Mostly on firetrail with some
small creek crossings. This is a long walk on a hard
surface, but a great way to get some kms under your belt!