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Walks Program January to March 2019

6^th  GRADE 3 KURINGAI CHASE NP - MT. COLAH TO ST. IVES CHASE via Kalkari Lookout, Bobbin Head and the Warrimoo Trail to St Ives. All on track with 1 steep climb, 12klm with good shade and hopefully a breeze off the water.

 

6^th  GRADE 5 WYONG RIVER TRIBUTARY BELOW NULL ROAD. Exploratory creek walk Maps: Morisset & Dooralong. Possible wet feet.

 

13^th  GRADE 2 WOLLSTONECRAFT TO  WAVERTON. Rainforest, in Sydney? Yes, Berry Island, Balls Head and the new Coal Loader Platform. All on paths and tracks. Map: Sydney Harbour Walks.

 

13^th  GRADE 5 REVISIT CREEK BESIDE HEATON LOOKOUT. Entry by Great North Walk. Map:  Quorrobolong 

 

20^th  GRADE 2/3 BAR BEACH TO GLENROCK Walk south along Bather's Way to Merewether Beach and then uphill to enter Glenrock State Conservation area. Take tracks through Glenrock and then return via Burwood Beach and around rock shelf to Merewether Baths for optional swim and/or ice cream. Distance will depend on weather but about 10 kms. Map: Newcastle Street Directory/Google maps.

 

20^th  GRADE 5 SP EXPLORATORY WALK, off track

 

27^th  GRADE 2/3 COMO TO OATLEY PARK Walk to Oatley Park via Como to Oatley cycleway.  Explore trails and boardwalks of the Oatley Park and surrounding bush areas. Swim at Jewfish Bay in swimming enclosure if desired. Approx 12 km, elevation less than 200m. Street walking, shared cycleway, paved and unpaved bush trails, boardwalks and wetlands. Maps  Oatley Park brochure

 

27^th  GRADE 5 SANDY KNOB CREEK/UNDER CLIFF NEAR SANDY KNOB TRAIL. Explore creek then cliff to return via Sandy Knob Trail. Map: Morisset

 

2^nd  GRADE 3 CHATSWOOD TO MIDDLE HARBOUR  Pleasant walk through bush to harbour backwaters.. Map: Sydney Train Walks

 

2^nd  GRADE 5 WATAGANS WALK Exploratory off track walk. Map: Morisset/Qblg.

 

9^th  GRADE 3 DETAILS TBA

 

9^th  GRADE 5 DOUGLAS PT CREEK NEAR DOUGLAS POINT RD, down creek under Douglas Point then up Stump and Tree Point track. Steep, rocky, undulating off track. Map: Morisset

 

16^th  GRADE 3 COASTAL BUSH LOOP, MURRAYS BEACH, Caves Beach, Catherine Hill Bay, Nords Wharf.  No beach walking, some steep sections.  14 klm. 

 

16^th  GRADE 5 CRAYFISH PT  CREEK NEAR CRAYFISH POINT RD, down creek to Watagan Creek then up Farrell’s Rd. Steep, rocky, undulating off track. Map: Morisset.

 

2rd 3 GRADE 2/3 VALENTINE TO GREEN POINT & RETURN. Approx 10 klms some ascent passing through shaded tracks to Green Point and following lake shore track on return.

 

23^rd  GRADE 5 WARRAWOLONG CREEK,  steep, rocky, undulating off track. Map: Morisset

30^th-10^th March PACKWALKS IN  TASMANIA Cradle Mountain; Walls of Jerusalem, South Coast Track etc.

 

5^th  TUESDAY BIKE RIDE , HUNTER VALLEY HERMITAGE ROAD CYCLE WAY from Hunter Valley Gardens, 36 klms 

 

10^th  CANOE STONEY CREEK  (Sunday) From Fennell Bay bridge .Map: Gregorys Street Directory

 

17^th  ROPE DAY Practice your abseiling skills.

 

21st  BIKE RIDE GOSFORD TO PEARL BEACH RTN (Thursday) All on cycleways or quiet backstreets to Ocean Beach and then around headland (some bike walking here) or ride over Mt Ettalong to Pearl Beach. Possibility for a swim if good weather  Return. Approx 40 kms

 

21^st  MEETING (Thursday evening) SLIDES: KARL CWACH, ABORIGINAL ART, & WALKS PLANNING MEETING BOLTON PT COMMUNITY HALL 68A Middle Pt Rd, Bolton Pt, at 7.30 p.m.

 

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6^th  GRADE 2/3 KOORAGANG ISLAND Map: Newcastle Street Directory

 

6^th  GRADE 5 WHIRLEYS PINCH down creek, steep (rope assist?), rocky and undulating off track. Map Morisset.

 

13^th  GRADE 2/3 SYDNEY URBAN TRAILS #9 Surry Hills Explore the history and very diverse suburb of The Harp in the South fame. Distance up to 10km. Ascent approx 100m (it is Surry Hills!). Walking on pavements.

 

13^th  GRADE 4 CREEKS AROUND BOARDING HOUSE DAM Walk beside and in a pretty creek in the area. On tracks and off track sections. Map: Qblg

 

20^th  GRADE 3/4 ROCKY PONDS Walk to beautiful rock pools on Tank Ck with views to Hawkesbury area 

 

20^th  GRADE 5 WATAGANS WALK Exploratory off track walk. Map: Morisset/Qblg.

 

27^th  GRADE 3 CARDIFF RAIL STATION TO NEWCASTLE INTERCHANGE A long walk via Charlestown and through Great North Walk.

 

27^th  GRADE 5 WATAGANS WALK Exploratory off track walk. Map: Morisset/Qblg.

 

2^nd  GRADE 3 WATAGAN STATE FOREST Section of GNW from Basin campsite to Walkers Ridge Road/Murrays Forest Rd intersection. 12 kms steep climb (500m) all on track but some narrow sections. Mostly shaded forest. Car shuttle required. .

 

2^nd  GRADE 5 CONGEWAI CREEK OFF TURNER RD Exploratory creek walk Map: Quorrobolong

 

9^th  GRADE 3/4 LAMBTON TO MCGREGOR PK/WEST JESMOND PK & RTN (while we still can) - Old growth and regenerated bushland, including most of proposed inner city by-pass missing link. Passes several 19th/early 20th century coal mining sites, railways and tramway routes - including Lambton Colliery pit head & shafts, Glen Lewis/Nellie's Glen and Elermore Colliery & an early to mid 20th century shanty town and 2-up school, & walk into Brickworks Park. Short sections of off-track/gully/creek walking. Approx 15km, Total height gain ~ 200m.

 

9^th  GRADE 5 SP EXPLORATORY WALK, off track

 

16^th  GRADE 3/4 LACE CAVES Walk to interesting rock formations off GNW Map: Broken Bay.

 

23^rd  GRADE 3 GIRRAKOOL TO WONDABYNE  Train travel. Walk via Piles Ck, Scopas Peak & Kariong Falls to Wondabyne. 9km, 400m ascent. Catch train back from Wondabyne station. Map: Gosford 

23^rd  GRADE 5 WATAGANS WALK Exploratory creek walk Map: Morisset/Qblg

 

30^th  GRADE 3/4 DEVINES HILL GREG DEVINE'S HILL AND FINCH'S LINE CIRCUIT Historic remnants of the Old Great North Road and some stunning views. 650 metres ascent and descent. 13 km circuit

 

30^th  GRADE 5 SP EXPLORATORY WALK, off track

3^rd  CANOE SUNDAY KAYAK Sunshine, depending on weather kayak Sugar Bay & Bardens Bay  or Bonnells Bay..

 

8^th  MALAITA POINT ABSEIL (Friday) 6 abseils near Scenic Railway Katoomba.

 

10^th-14^th  NAMADGI NP, ACT, CAR CAMP Walk to ruins of space station, laser station, Honeysuckle Ck, Yankee Hat aboriginal paintings. 3 day car camp mid week. ening)  SLIDES A JOURNEY IN SCANDINAVIA. HARWOOD LOCKTON. BOLTON PT COMMUNITY HALL 68A Middle Pt Rd, Bolton Pt, at 7.30 p.m.

 

26^th-30^th  (Tuesday Saturday)

CAR CAMP - CANOEING AND WALKING - LOWER COLO AREA – Camp two days at Wheeney Creek and do G4/G5 day walk upstream on Wednesday. On Thursday morning drive over to Upper Colo Reserve for two nights and two day canoeing in the Colo River. Camping fees apply in the Upper Colo Reserve ($11 per night if booked on line or $13 if you pay the ranger on site) to pay go to Hawkesbury City Council web page.

 

30^th  10^th  APRIL CYCLING GOLD COAST AND BRISBANE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL 8 days Sections of the Coastal Cycle Path between Surfers Paradise and Pottsville for 3 days. Stay at  caravan park . Then BVRT for 5 day, choice of accommodation –Ride only suitable for mountain bikes or hybrids. Not a sealed surface.

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2^nd  GRADE 3 MAITLAND BAY CIRCUIT Map: Broken Bay. Beautiful coast walk, approximately 12 kilometre with LOTS of steps! Possible swim.

 

2^nd  GRADE 5 SP EXPLORATORY WALK, off track BOOK with coordinator to obtain venue, meeting place & time.

 

9^th  GRADE  2 DORA CREEK Lovely shady walk along the creek also including some of Lake Eraring. Mostly on foreshore reserve and approximately 11 kms return.

 

9^th  GRADE  5  SP EXPLORATORY WALK, off track

 

16^th  GRADE 3 BOUDDI NATIONAL PARK Bullimah Spur, Maitland Bay, Gerrin Point and Putty Beach. Beautiful coastal walk, 3 swimming spots. Track and beach walking, undulating with a steep climb out from Putty Beach. Map: Broken Bay.

 

16^th  GRADE 5 SP EXPLORATORY WALK, off track BOOK with coordinator to obtain venue, meeting place & time.

 

23^rd  GRADE 2/3 ERARING TO WANGI 10 kms. Leisurely walk on lakeside, bush tracks, parkland and short street section. Bring lunch or enjoy a Specials Lunch ($10) at Wangi Workers Club, “the club with a view”.  Swimming and paddling possible. Return to Eraring.

 

23^rd  GRADE 5 WATAGANS WALK Exploratory off track walk.

 

30^th  GRADE 3 FINGAL SPIT AND ISLAND Walk through pleasant coastal forest to Box Beach and around the point (some rocks) to cross Fingal Spit (alternative walk will be provided if the Spit is closed).  Explore the island with its lighthouse and history. Bring swimmers. 8-10 km.

 

30^th   GRADE 5 BANGALOW CREEK Exploratory walk at Mount Sugarloaf.. Map: Wallsend.

5^th  GRADE 3  LAKE MACQUARIE ART TRAIL Belmont- Speers Pt New lakeside feature

 

5^th  GRADE 5 PATONGA COAST WALK AND UNDERCLIFF Explore creek, rocks and undercliff near Dark Corner, Patonga. Rock Scrambling; bring swimmers. Map: Broken Bay.

 

12^th  GRADE 3 ROCKY CROSSING, BARRINGTON TOPS N.P. Pleasant walk in the shade of the rainforest trees on a hot day. Drive to the top road shelter and walk down the track to the pool and cascades at Rocky Crossing for a swim. Climb back up for a short distance to track junction, then follow main track to National Parks Shelter for afternoon tea, stopping to swim at the Pool of Reflections, Lion Rock and the Crystal Pool. Drivers shuttled by leader back to cars.

 

12^th  GRADE 5 WATAGANS CREEK WALK Exploratory off track walk. From Gap Creek Falls car park and follow the creek up. Map: Morisset.

 

19^th  GRADE 3 SWANSEA CIRCUIT Lakeside foreshore walk.

 

26^th  GRADE 3 FISHERMANS BAY TO ONE MILE RETURN A pretty coastal walk. 10-12 km. Bring swimmers.

 

26^th  GRADE 5 SP EXPLORATORY WALK, off track BOOK with coordinator to obtain venue, meeting place & time.

 

 

8^th-10^th  PATERSON GORGE PACKWALK. Beech forest to Paterson River. Exploratory walk on Mount Paterson to look for Giant Stinging Tree then creek walk to Paterson Gorge.

 

17^th  MEETING (Thursday evening)  SLIDES: PHIL & RUTH KEECH,- INCA TRAIL BOLTON PT COMMUNITY HALL 68A Middle Pt Rd, Bolton Pt, at 7.30 p.m

 

20^th  NEWCASTLE WEST TWILIGHT WALK (Sunday) Approx 5 kms then dinner at Parry St Garage.

 

24^th   BIKE RIDE RAYMOND TERRACE TO MEDOWIE return. Thursday BOOK. Map: Gregorys Street Directory

 

27^th BEGINNERS ROPE DAY your chance to learn to abseil.

 

31^st -21^st February TASMANIA 2019 Cradle Mountain walks 31st Jan. to 3rd February; Walls of Jerusalem 5-9th February

 

 

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For details about meeting places and times contact the secretary at secretary@wataganwanderersinc.org.au