July – October 2024
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! CANCELLED
Saturday, 6 July Victoria Falls, Mt Victoria, to Perrys Lookdown, Blackheath Leader: Jocelyn
H, 14km, approx 8 hrs. Start at the top of Victoria
Falls and descend into the Grose Valley and follow the river along to the Blue
Gum Forest then exit up to Perrys Lookdown (1100m). A fantastic walk along the
river, gorgeous valley, views, and a good challenging ascent at the end. Bliss!
Sunday, 14 July Macro Lems (photography) Winter Walk Leader: Juls
Anvil Rock Lookout & Wind Eroded Cave, Blackheath. 9.30am, Easy approx. 1k return. Macro-photography opportunities and spectacular views. Plenty of time for taking photos. Lunch after at The Gardners Inn, Blackheath.
Saturday, 20 July 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 for
anyone brave enough. Return via the same track.
Saturday, 27 July Pearl Beach to Warrah Trig & Patonga , Central Coast Leader: Dee
M, 12km. Fire trail walking up to
Warrah Trig Lookout and Warrah Trig, followed by the waratah and wildflower
field near Patonga Road, lunch at Patonga then return. A varied walk with spectacular Hawkesbury
& Brisbane Waters views and gorgeous wildflowers.
Saturday, 3 August Lockleys Pylon, Leura, & down to the Blue Gum Forest, Grose Valley Leader: Jocelyn
H,
14km, 700m descent/ascent, 6-7 hours.
Fantastic walk out on the heathland from Mt Hay Road to Du Faur Head and
it’s spectacular views into the Grose Valley, then descent down to the Grose
River and visit the Blue Gum Forest.
This is a lesser visited entry track into the valley and is steep down
to the river, but incredibly beautiful.
Return same way.
Sunday, 11 August Bungonia Slot Canyon (Red Track) - Bungonia NP Leader: Claire
(with
optional camping at Bungonia Campground on the Saturday 10th)
Grade
– H, Distance - 3.8k, Timing - 5 hours
The
red track is a spectacular hike through the Bungonia Slot Canyon, situated in
the heart of Bungonia NP. 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 and all the fun is had figuring out the best way through,
either up and over or crawling under the boulders. 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, 17 August Grand Cliff Top Walk (Wentworth Falls to Katoomba) Leader: Jocelyn
H,
19.5km, approx. 8 hrs, 791mm elevation gain.
This
new walk has been recently heavily advertised, so it’s time for us to do it in
one day! The views into the Jamison
Valley are sublime, lots of stairs, fantastic long walk!
Saturday, 24 August Woolwich Ferry Wharf to Hunters Hill Leader: Britta
10km
return, M. Picture gracious sandstone
mansions in quiet leafy back streets and laneways with patches of bushland
through Kellys Bush with harbour views thrown into the mix. This is a most beautiful section of the Great
North Walk and is a remnant of Australian environmental history. A walk not to be missed.
Friday, 30 August – Sunday, 1 September Bush Lemons do Canberra! Leader: Jocelyn
We
are staying at Canberra, mainly so we can do Sunday’s Koala Army March For
All Creatures Great and Small, organized by Australian Koala Foundation. March from Kings Park to Parliament House
dressed up as a koala or other native animal, to make some noise for our native
animals! https://www.savethekoala.com/koala-army
We
will do some other walks in Canberra on Fri/Sat. More information about this
weekend soon.
Saturday, 7 September Marramarra Ridge to Smugglers Ridge - Marramarra NP Leader: Claire
Grade
– M, distance - 13km, time - 4-5 hours
This
walk will explore the sandstone ridge tops and the tidal creek lines of
Marramarra NP and will see us walk a loop to explore two different ridges. The
loop first descends down Marramarra ridge until it hits Marramarra creek
campground, a perfect stop for lunch and an opportunity to explore the historic
orange orchard (and maybe a chance to pick an orange!). From there we descend
up Smugglers ridge with the hope to spot some winter blooms along the
track.
Sunday, 8 September Macro Lems (photography) walk Leader: Juls
Location
TBA
Saturday, 14 September Horse Track and Perrys Lookdown, Grose Valley, Blackheath. Leader: Jocelyn
H,
approx. 10km, Steep ascent/descent, stairs. Visit this iconic recently
re-opened track which wends its way down into the valley. The views are
amazing!
Saturday, 21 September Sassafras Gully loop via Glenbrook Creek and Perch Ponds, Springwood. Leader: Jocelyn
M,
11km, lovely walk which traverses beautiful rainforest and creeks in mid
mountains.
Sat, 28 September Jamison Valley Traverse Leader: Jocelyn
VH,
20km, approx 10 hours. Walk from the end of Tableland Rd down to
valley, up and across Mt Solitary, down Knife Edge to
finish at the top of the Golden Stairs, Katoomba. Magnificent challenging
walk with wonderful scenery, forests, and of course the walk along the top of
Mt Solitary! (If this walk hasn’t re-opened by September we will instead do the
Ingar/Andersons fire trails walk instead).
Saturday, 5 October Maroubra Beach to La Perouse Leader: Britta
M,
11km one way. This walk takes in some of
the most stunning views of the ocean around the coastal land between Maroubra
and La Perouse. We walk through coastal
bushland across beaches and spectacular clifftop golf courses. Another beautiful walk in a series of coastal
and foreshore walks…
Saturday, 12 October Bike ride – Mt Victoria to Hanging Rock, Blackheath Leader: Olga
M, 24km return. These fire trails are easy riding and the
view from the end overlooking Hanging Rock and into the Grose Valley is gorgeous!
A well-maintained mountain bike essential.
Saturday, 19 October Kayak - The Spit to Scotts Creek & Sugarloaf Bay Leader: Jocelyn
10km,
M, this kayak is rescheduled from our last calendar. 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 to this lovely quiet bay area.
Sunday, 20 October 7 Bridges walk (fundraiser for Cancer Council) Leader: Jocelyn
28km, H. Join the
Bush Lemons team for this iconic Sydney walk mostly on footpaths with some bush
track sections. And raise money for this
good cause!
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!
