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Walks Program January to March 2022 |
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January 2022 |
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Wed 5 Jan
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G2/3
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Bondi Beach to Watsons BayDistance: 12kmDramatic cliff top views, a couple of lighthouses and The Gap and other iconic sites and sights. Mainly paths with a few road detours. Stage 1 of a fabulous 7 Stage Bondi to Manly Coastal Walk to be progressively scheduled over the next 12-18 months.Map: https://www.bonditomanly.com/track-notes-and-printable-mapsMeet: Morisset Station for 7:30am trainBook: Harwood
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G5 |
Exploratory off track Clink CreekDistance: 5-8 km HardExploratory off-track creek and undercliff walking off Carroll’s Road.Map references: Morisset.Meeting: 9.00am Opposite Bike Park on Mt Faulk RoadBook: Greg
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Sat 8 Jan |
G3 |
Wangi Wangi Peninsula Circuit Distance: 7km 3hrs Enjoy the views along the way, visit World War 11 gun emplacements. Meet: 8.30am William Dobell Park Book: Frank
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Sun 9 Jan |
Rope |
Rope Day. Have fun on a rope. Basic Abseiling Standard Required. Location - Gap Creek: Abseil natural arch, small canyon and gap creek falls Book: Merrilee
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Wed 12 Jan |
G3 |
Katandra and Rumbalara Reserves, Central Coast Distance: 12 to 14km Ascent/descent: 300m From St Johns Lookout to Rumbalara and return all on track. Good shade and sea breeze - ideal for a hot day. Book: Michael
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Sat 15 Jan |
G2 |
Lake Macquarie Art Trail An easy summer walk around lakeside feature between Speers Pt and Eleebana. Map: LMCC Book: Margaret
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G5 |
Wyong River. Exploratory creek walk in the Watagans. Map: Morisset. Book: Graeme
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Sun 16 Jan |
Kayak |
Upper Cockle Creek and Tributaries Paddle the upper reaches of Cockle Creek to the Barnsley Weir, Cocked Hat and Brush Creeks. Map: Newcastle Gregory's, Wallsend 9232-3s Book: Julie
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Wed 19 Jan
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G2 |
Oatley Park Distance: approx 10km Ascent/descent: less than 200m. Walk to Oatley Park via Miles Dunphy Reserve. Explore trails and boardwalks of the Oatley Park and surrounding bush areas. Swim at Jewfish Bay Swimming enclosure if desired. Afternoon Tea at Oatley Park. Mix of street walking, shared cycleway, paved and unpaved bush trails, boardwalks and wetlands. Maps: http://off.oatleypark.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1OATLEY-FF-WALKING-TRACKS-A4-FLYER1.pdf Six Maps, Oatley Park, or Botany Bay 9130-2s Meet: 07.25 train from Newcastle Interchange, 07.49 am Fassifern, 08.05 Morisset to Central Station Sydney, arrive Oatley Station 10.25. Return trains leaving Oatley station 14.42, 15.12, 15.42, or 15.58 to Central (platform 24), Central to Newcastle (various platforms check indicator). Book: Phil and Ruth
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G5 |
Undercliffs off Murrell’s Road Exploratory walk includes some interesting caves, great views. Map references: Quorrobolong Meet: 9.00am Mount Faulk Road opposite Bike Park. Book: Greg
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Thur 20 Jan |
Twi-light Walk |
Marmong Point Sculpture Park & Foreshore – evening walk & picnic tea replacing meeting Book: Margaret |
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Sat 22 Jan
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G3 |
Nords Wharf Area 10km Book: Michael
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G5 |
Wyong River. Exploratory creek walk in the Watagans. Map: Morisset. Book: Graeme
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Wed 26 Jan |
G2 |
Mt Alison Ridgeway Distance: Approx. 8km Walk a newish track established by volunteers in a locally protected woodland area. On formed track including the (slight) incline up to the rocky hilltop. Interesting woodland trees, rock outcrops and views into the Jilliby valleys. Shorter summer half-day walk to beat the heat. Map: Dooralong Meet 9am, corner of Hue Hue Rd and Sandra St, move up along Sandra St to keep clear of any traffic. Book: Ruth
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Sat 29 Jan |
G3 |
Toronto Ridge & Stoney Creek Circuit Book: Julie
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Tues 1 Feb to Thurs 4 Feb |
Pack Walk |
Paterson’s Gorge Pack Walk Grade - Hard A 4-day pack walk down into Paterson’s Gorge. The first day will walk down to the campsite beside the river. The second day explore down the gorge. Third day look for the giant stinging trees and walk out on the fourth day. Map: Barrington Tops 9133-1n Book Now: David
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Wed 2 Feb |
G3/4 |
Taffy Rocks Distance: 15km with one decent hill Catch the train from Morisset at 9am get off at Cowan at 10.36am. Then walk down the Great North Walk to Jerusalem Bay, then up the hill. At the top of the hill take the track out to Taffy's rock. Book: Jeff
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Sat 5 Feb |
G2/3 |
Wangi Circuit An easy summer walk around the lake and along the ridge. Map: Swansea Book: Margaret
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Kayak |
Paddle Mangrove Creek Grade Flat water 14 km Map: Gunderman 9131-3s Exploring the lower reaches of Mangrove Creek. Starting from Spencer, we will paddle with the tide up Mangrove Creek, Popran Creek and Dinner Creek. Book: Trevor
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Wed 9 Feb |
G3
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Tomaree Walk and Snorkel. Easy walk around waterfront of Tomaree Headland Shoal Bay, off track to WWII huts on the headland. Snorkel fly point Nelsons Bay. Map: Port Stephens 9332-4s Book: Merrilee
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Thurs 10 Feb to Wed 16 Feb |
Kayak Pack |
Murry River Yarrawonga to Tocumwal. (Same trip as held in May 2021 by Trevor Henderson).20 km per day of relaxed paddling. Camping out each night at rustic riverside camping reserves. Approx 120 km. Book Now: Neil
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Sat 12 Feb |
G3/4 |
Cowan to Brooklyn Distance: 13-14 km including a big climb up from Jerusalem Bay and steep descent into Brooklyn. A beautiful walk from Cowan Station then great views over Brooklyn Waters. Map references: Great North Walk No.3, Cowan 9130-4n Meet: 7.30am train from Morisset to Gosford where we change to 8.15am train to Cowan Book: Greg
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Sun 13 Feb |
Rope |
Rope Day. Have fun on a rope. Basic Abseiling Standard Required. Location TBA. Book: Merrilee
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Wed 16 Feb
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G3 |
Redhead Ramble Walk coastal reserve, wetlands walkways, scramble down rough track to coastal rock platforms and some of the best tessellated rock platforms anywhere. Map: Swansea. Meet: at park in Ocean St, Redhead. Book: Margaret
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Thurs 17 Feb |
Meet-ing |
Club Meeting Details to be advised. Margaret |
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Thurs 17 Feb to Mon 21 Feb |
Pack Walk |
Snowy Mountains Packwalk. Walk from Tooma Road to Mount Jagungal visiting a number of huts along the way. Map: SV Kosciuszko Alpine Area. Jagungal, Cabramurra, Khancoban Book: Graeme
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Sat 19 Feb
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G3 |
Mooney Mooney Creek Walk 14km A pleasant, shady walk along Mooney Mooney Creek from the bridge on the Old Pacific Highway to the rocky creek crossing (weather permitting). We will continue on to the Lower Mooney Dam before returning. A fairly level walk on tracks. Maps: Gosford and Gunderman Meet 9am Morisset Book: Jenny
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Wed 23 Feb |
G3 |
Budgewoi Lakeside, Beach and Wetland Walk. Distance: 12 to 15km easy mostly flat walking. Walk along the western shore of Lake Munmorah and return, then wetland and short revegetation dune and wetland walk. Maps: Budgewoi Street Map, Catherine Hill Bay 9231-4s Meet: 9.30am Slade Park Book: Greg
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Sat 26 Feb |
G3 |
Cremorne Point to Balmoral Beach Approx :13km ascent/descent: 300m This walk around the north harbour shore is partly within the Sydney Harbour NP, goes around Mosman Bay to Taronga Zoo and then visits the remains of an old naval base, to Clifton Gardens & finally Balmoral. Wonderful views over the harbour and back towards the city. Trip to start requires intercity train to Central, city train to Circular Quay & ferry to Cremorne Point. Return from Balmoral is by bus to Wynyard, either city train or walk to Central, intercity back to Newcastle. Map: Sydney Harbour NP walks guide - Harbour Bridge to Spit Bridge. Meet on the train from Newcastle, (Check Train times when booking with leader) Book: Laura
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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March 2022 |
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Wed 2 Mar
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G2/3 |
Myuna Bay and Eraring. Distance: Approx. 10km. A pleasant lakeside walk from Myuna Bay mostly around lake edge. One short slippery section, bring walking pole if you wish. Map Street Directory. Swansea 9231-4n Meet: Myuna Bay near new amenities block 8.30 am. Book: Kay
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Frid 4 Mar to Sun 6 Mar
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Canyon |
Canyoning with Abseils - Three Blue Mountains Canyons. Basic Abseil Standard Required Friday 4th March - Grand Canyon Grade: Easy to Moderate. Only one 17m abseil but a stunning 9/10 canyon with long, sustained constriction. Wetsuit or thermals and floatation in pack advised for wading and 30m swim at the end. Ref: https://ozultimate.com/canyoning/track_notes/grand.htm Map Katoomba 8930-1s Book Now: Warwick
Saturday 5th March - Bowens Creek North, Lower Section Grade: Moderate. A deep, spectacular canyon, 2-4 abseils with several swims and deep wades. Wetsuit and floatation in pack advised. Some scrambling / climbing to get into and out of the canyon. Map: Mount Wilson 8930-1n Ref: https://ozultimate.com/canyoning/track_notes/lower_bowens_creek_north.htm Book Now: Merrilee
Sunday 6th March - Serendipity Canyon Grade: Moderate. Also known as ‘Why don’t we do in in the road’ canyon. 4-6 abseils, some with tricky starts, and several short swims. Wetsuit and floatation in pack advised. Ref: https://ozultimate.com/canyoning/track_notes/why_dont_we_do_it_in_the_road.htm Maps: Mount Wilson 8930-1n, Wollangambe 8931-2s Book Now: Ian
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Sat 5 Mar |
G3 |
Stockton Area 15 km approx Book: Peter
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G5
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Dead Horse Creek to Ourimbah Creek. Starting from Cherry Lane the walk follows section of the Great North Walk before heading down into the creek system. Maps: Mangrove and Wyong 1:25,000 Book: Trevor
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Sat 5 Mar to Wed 9 Mar |
Pack Walk |
Tasmania, Central Conservation Area. Walk to Ironstone Hut & Turanna Bluff. Book Now: Graeme
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Mon 7 Mar To Sat 12 Mar |
Car Camp |
Car Camp Jervis Bay Area Six nights with five days of day walks. Nowra -Bomaderry Creek - easy 5k loop walk. Bens Walk - easy to medium 5k circuit. Currarong - Coomies Walk – easy to med 9k coastal walk with lookouts. Wreck of SS Merimbula – easy 2.5k. Jervis Bay - White Sands Walk - two easy walks each approx. 6k. . Booderee N.P. - St. Georges Peninsula Circuit with side trips easy to med 16km. Cape St. George Lighthouse - 300m. Mungyunga Waraga Dhugan Trail - 5.5km Cave Beach - 1.9km. Telegraph Creek Nature Trail - 2.4km. Book Now: Julie
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Wed 9 Mar |
G2 |
Barangaroo & North Rocks (Sydney Urban Trails #2) 10km An interpretive exploration around the Barangaroo re-development (Casino etc) and the newish Barangaroo Reserve, including the Hungry Mile and the Walsh Bay arts precinct. History and harbour views. Map: UBD Meet: Morisset Station for 8:05 train Book: Harwood
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Wed 9 Mar to Sun 13 Mar |
Pack Walk |
Tasmania, Mountains of Jupiter. Walk from Mersey Road to Junction Lake & Mountains of Jupiter. Book Now: Graeme
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Sat 12 Mar |
G3 |
Hidden Lakes and Trails of Port Stephens 14km An interesting walk visiting 3 little known lakes, enhanced with water lilies. A fairly level walk on tracks. Meet 9.30 Trotters Road Anna Bay Jenny
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Tues 15 Mar to Sun 27 Mar |
Pack Walks Tas -mania |
Tasmania 2022 Pack Walks Du Cane Range (hard pack walk) 15th Mar Day 1 – Boat ride up Lake St Clair and walk to Pine Valley Hut. 16th Day 2 – walk to lake Elysia 17th Day 3 – Walk to Lake Helios 18th Day 4 – there are options for day trips from Lake Helios and at the end of the day trip continue on back to Lake Elysia 19th Day 5 – Lake Elysia to Narcissus Hut. This is a long day but I did it last time 20th Day 6 – Boat back down Lake St Clair and then a days rest somewhere 21st Rest Day (Possibilities are Mt Field campground or New Northfolk) Book: David
Western Arthurs to Lake Oberon (very hard walk – Graeme Mee/David Whyte) Note: The start of this walk will depend on the weather - allow 2 days to wait for weather 22nd Mar Day 1-Drive to Scotts Peak Dam and walk to Junction Creek. 23rd Day 2-Junction Creek to Lake Cygnus. 24th Day 3- Lake Cygnus to Lake Oberon. 25th Day 4- Day walk. 26th Day 5- Walk to Junction Creek. 27th Day 6-Walk back to cars. Book Now: David
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Wed 16 Mar
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G3 |
Watagan State Forest - Warrawalong Road to Basin Campsite Maps: Murrays Run, Morisset.
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G5 |
Walk Wanted |
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Thurs 17 Mar |
Meet-ing |
Club Meeting Details to be advised. Margaret |
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Sat 19 Mar
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G3
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Great West Walk Stage 1 Distance: Approx 15km. Walking from Parramatta to Toongabbie – a new walk in Western Sydney, reserves featuring remnant bushland and history. Train to Strathfield then change for Parramatta line. Maps: Great West Walk, Prospect Book: Margaret
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G5 |
Walk Wanted
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Wed 23 Mar |
G3/4 |
Brisbane Waters NP On track walk on Piles Creek and Girrakool Loop tracks in Brisbane Waters NP, off track to investigate the creeks. Waterfall, sandstone cliff and beautiful creeks. Map: Gosford. Book: Merrilee
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Sat 26 Mar |
G3 |
More of Werakata National Park Track walk to explore a national park in the Lower Hunter. 16 km Approx Map: Cessnock. Book: Margaret
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G5 |
Walk Wanted |
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Wed 30 Mar |
G3 |
Danny's Point and Reedy Creek Area Map -Morisset 9131-1n Christine Harvey
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G5 |
Walk Wanted |