March - June 2026
Saturday, 14 – Sunday, 15 March Overnight Adventure to Acacia Flat,
Grose Valley
H-VH, Celebrate the end of summer with an overnight
hike to Acacia Flat in the Blue Mountains. The walk descends 600 metres from
Perrys Lookdown into the Grose Valley, with stunning views and time to swim and
relax by the river. Surrounded by forest and stars, the campsite is a perfect
place to unwind. The return climb is steep and challenging, and the walk is
rated hard to very hard, requiring solid fitness and the ability to carry your
own gear.
Sunday, 15 March Macro Lems Photography walk Leader: Juls 10am-12noon, Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, Mt Tomah.
Saturday, 21 March Narrowneck Lookout to Castle Head, Katoomba Leader: Jocelyn M, approx 10km. Walk out on the Narrowneck Plateau to the short ascent up to Castle head and it’s amazing views over the Jamison Valley.
Friday, 27 March Bush Lemons team entered into Coastrek Sydney! Follow the team’s progress over the 50km during the day. Fundraiser for Beyond Blue!
Saturday, 4 April Patonga to Pearl Beach, Brisbane Water National Park Leader: Jem E-M, 9km return walk. Steep stairs, magnificent views of the Hawkesbury, plus quite a bit of forest walking on firetrail.
Saturday, 11 April 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. Re-scheduled to Sun, 7 June
Saturday, 18 April Snorkelling at Cabbage Tree Bay, Sydney Leader: Rachael A Bush Lemons favourite - join us for snorkelling at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve and Shelly Beach (Manly) while the water is still warm. You are likely to see blue gropers, spotted wobbegongs, pipefish, and possibly the resident green turtle. Rescheduled from last calendar.
Sunday, 19 April 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. Dogs welcome!
Saturday, 25 April Heathcote and Audley Circuit, Heathcote & Royal National Parks Leader: Patty 18km circuit walk. Rated hard due to distance and duration, though most of the walk is of medium difficulty on undulating terrain. Starting and finishing at Waterfall Station. The route passes through Heathcote National Park, crosses into Royal National Park, with lunch at Audley. A steep descent & ascent in the Audley area, with optional swimming at the Hacking River.
Saturday, 2 May Goochs Crater via Dargan Arch, Newnes State Forest Leader: Jocelyn Approx 13km, 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 rock clambering and short steep hill sections. A stunning area and most spectacular walk!
Saturday, 9 May Rose Bay to Watsons Bay Leader: Britta E-M, 7km one way/14km return. A few undulating sections 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! Rescheduled from last calendar.
Sunday, 10 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, 16 May Broad Swamp to Birds Rock Walking Track, Gardens of Stone Leader: Jocelyn H, 17.5km. This is a new walk in the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area near Lithgow. It’s an adventurous walk with swamps and creeks, towering forests, gorges and pagoda formations. Exciting!
Saturday, 23 May Grand Canyon Circuit, Blackheath Leader: Jem M, 5.5km, approx. 4 hours. Iconic walk through heathland, canyon and creek. One of the most beautiful and popular walks in the mountains. Lots of stairs, 350m descent and ascent, plus a stoney creek crossing.
Sunday, 24 May Macro Lems Photography walk Leader: Juls 10am-12noon, Mt Wilson
Saturday, 30 - Sunday, 31 May Bungonia Slot Canyon (Red Track) - Bungonia NP Leader: Claire (with optional camping at Bungonia Campground on Saturday 30th) Grade – H, Distance - 3.8k, Timing - 5 hours. Bungonia NP is 122km SW of Sydney. On again due to demand! 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, 6 June GLBTQ+ walk with Rainbow Lyrebirds Leader: Jocelyn E, approx 6km. Our annual GLBTQ+ walk as part of the Pride weekend of activities and will be at Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park, Katoomba. Wear rainbow colours. All welcome!
Sunday, 7 June 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 June Lyrebird walk, Jamison Valley Leader: Jocelyn M, Approx 8km return. Starts at Narrowneck Lookout and descends down the Golden Stairs and onto the Federal Pass which is a lyrebird hangout. This is a walk specifically to see and hear lyrebirds so definitely for lyrebird lovers! Bring your ears and cameras.
Saturday, 20 June Cowan to Brooklyn, Kuring gai National Park Leader: Annette M, 13km, elevation 460m. This walk is a beautiful section of Kuring Gai and has a train station at each end. We will mostly follow the Jerusalem Bay Track featuring foreshores, ridge tops and water views. The walk includes some steep rocky ascents and descents, but also a good stretch of firetrails. We will finish the walk at Brooklyn (a lovely riverside village).
Saturday, 27 June Circular Quay to Berry Island via the Coal Loader, Waverton Leader: Britta E-M, approx. 7km one way to Wollstonecraft Station. This is a scenic walk with stunning harbour views and gorgeous bush tracks located around Berry Island Reserve, adding onto the Coal Leader walk some of the Lemons attended early last year. Also includes Sugar Works Reserve through Wondakiah Estate. Another beautiful coastal walk on the northside.
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
