National Parks Association of NSW
Walks Program for March-April, 2002
This page is a draft version of the NPA
Walks Program for March-April, 2002. The intention is to show non-members the
range of activities offered by the NPA. For this reason details about how to
book on the walks have been removed.
For information about how to join the NPA please contact the NPA Office on (0 2) 9299 0000 during working hours or email: bushwalks@npansw.org.au
2 Mar Sat
Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Easy/med morning walk 300m asc (2x150m) 13km
track & fire trail. Cowan Creek, Bobbin Head, Sphinx, back to Warrimoo Ave
before 12 noon
2 Mar Sat
Blue Mountains NP
Med day walk, 2x160m asc 9km mostly off-track
Walk through a rain forest, along a beautiful creek. Lunch at a beautiful
swimming hole. Scramble up and down Patterson Hill and 2 easy crossings of the
Grose River.
2 Mar Sat
Blue Mountains NP
Med day walk, 550m asc 10km mainly tracks,
some rock hopping. A vigorous walk to a postcard spot, somewhere in Govett's
Creek with a pool and falls ideal for water nymphs.
2 Mar Sat
Royal NP
Easy day walk and picnic 6-10km. Bring small
amount of nice food to share. Swim possible.
3 Mar Sun
Basic Map Reading
Skills training 7km mostly good track. Cowan
area. Hands-on day with an ex-cartographer. Learn to read and use maps to find
your way in t he bush. Includes basic "lost procedures" and short
cross country section. Novices welcome.
3 Mar Sun
Royal NP
Med day walk 150m asc, rock hopping. Walk
along beautiful Kangaroo Creek with inviting swimming holes. Waterfall, Kangaroo
Creek, exit via Bottle Forest track to Heathcote.
3 Mar Sun
Lane Cove River
Easy paddle 14km with tide. Scenic paddle
from the confluence to Lane Cove NP at Fullers Bridge. Portage the weir and then
a short fresh water paddle to wash the canoes. Car shuffle PFDs compulsory
2-3 Mar Sat/Sun Kangaroo Valley
Car camp, easy walks. Base camp in beautiful
Kangaroo Valley with easy walks. Camp fees apply, full facilities at Feriendorf.
Full facilities.
2-3 Mar Sat/Sun Cudmirrah NP & Jervis Bay
2 long day walks 500m asc 26km, beach, rock
hopping, off track scrub and scrambling. Sat: Berrara Creek, Waterfall, Bottle
Forest Road, Bendalong, Berrara. Sun: Some beaches and tracks around Jervis Bay.
We will stay at a cottage at Berrara 2.5 hrs south of Sydney which backs onto
Cudmirrah NP. Sat. walk is through eucalypt forests, some thick scrub and along
the beach and rocks. Sun. more beach rock hopping and scrambling and walking on
tracks viewing banksias and birds. Plenty of swimming in creek, ocean and bays.
5 Mar Tue
Royal NP
Easy day walk and rowing 6-10km. Row to Head
of Navigation for lunch, swim, non-rowers walk via Robertson's Knoll. Fun day
(weather permitting)
6 Mar Wed
Blue Mountains NP
Med day walk 300m asc 18km all on racks, some
steep. Katoomba Taxi to Golden Stairs, Mt.Solitary (lunch on top), Scenic
Railway, Katoomba One of the best one day walks in the mountains. Lush
rainforest and panoramic views, but the climb onto Solitary isn't for everyone!
6 Mar Wed
Brisbane Waters
Day walk 100m asc 10km easy, tracks and
beach. Palm Beach , ferry to Ettalong, Blackwall Mountain, Woy Woy
7 Mar Thur Royal NP
Easy flat water paddle 12km. Paddle up SW arm
and Hacking River to Audley, return to SW arm. Swimming. PFDs compulsory.
9 Mar Sat
Berowra Valley Bushland Park
Easy/med morning walk 200m asc 11km track and
fire trail. Early Birds Walk. Walk GNW for about 6km then head east up to
Hornsby Station by noon
9 Mar Sat
Royal NP
Day walk 200m asc 12km tracks. Engadene, Head
of Navigation, steep climb to Robertson's Knoll, lunch and swimming at Audley
then Temptation Creek to Loftus railway stn.
9 Mar Sat
Port Kembla
Easy/med day walk 10km circular walk beaches,
rock shelves to new pool. Swim, walk back over hill to station.
10 Mar Sun Smiths Creek Reserve
Easy/med day walk 10km through some
interesting bushland.
10 Mar Sun Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Easy day walk 200m asc 10km all on tracks,
two steep sections. Mt.Kuringgai to Berowra via Cowan Creek. Starting and ending
at Railway Stations. Walk beside Cowan Creek with a steep descent and ascent at
start and finish. Limit: 10
10 Mar Sun Bay to Bay Cycle
Cycle along the scenic Cooks River, level
track approx. 2 0km
10 Mar Sun Greenwell Point
Canoe 10km easy paddle depending on wind.
Greenwell Point , Shaw's Creek &/or Crookhaven River. Some open water. Easy
scenic paddle past mangroves, through channels, around islands with abundant
bird life. PFDs compulsory.
9-10 Mar Sat/Sun Blue Mountains NP
Overnight stay, nil asc 22km, easy terrain.
Length of Narrowneck and return. Leaving late Saturday to reach end of
Narrowneck for sunset. Camp overnight and watch sunrise Sunday before walking
back.
11 Mar Mon Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Easy day walk 200m asc 12km on track.
Wahroonga Railway Station to Mt. Kuring-gai Station via Gibberagong waterholes,
cockle Creek, Bobbin Head and Cowan Creek. a beautiful walk along a shaded
creek, across the board walk and along Cowan Creek, a high quality suburban
walk.
11-20 Mar Australian Alps
Full pack walk 10 days, many small ascs, 700m
asc for mos t of day 9. 230km mostly on tracks, short sections off track.
Thredbo, The Cobbe ras, Mt. Pendergast, Mitta Mitta River, Mt. Wills, Mt. Bogong,
Mt. Beauty. Highl ights include the rocky peaks of The Cobberas, peaceful alpine
valley with snow gums and black mallees, the Mitta Mitta River and the treeless
summit of Mt.Bogong. Lots of great views along the way.
12 Mar Tue Georges River NP
O Hares Creek
Easy/med day walk 10km. Walk back to Woolwash
above the River. Possible swim.
13-15 Mar
NPA House Party, Bundanoon YHA Hostel
The Bundanoon hostel is an Edwardian Guest
House with 37 beds on a five acre property. There are few other visitors mid
week. It is a gateway to Morton NP and we plan day walks, a night visit to Glow
Worm Glen and singing/yarning in front of a log fire.
13 Mar Wed Brisbane Waters NP
Med day walk 500m asc 17km tracks and fire
trail, rocky and exposed roots. Wondabyne, Kariong Brook, Wondabyne Trig,
Wondabyne
16 Mar Sat Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Easy/med morning walk 150m asc 12km track.
Early Birds Walk. Walk Gibberagong trail to Bobbin Head and return to Grosvenor
Street before noon
16 Mar Sat Blue Mountains NP
Med day walk 1,000m asc 22km tracks, river
crossing, fire trails, rock scrambling. Kings Tableland, Kedumba River, Mt.
Soilitary, Golden Stairs, Cliff Drive. Great views, lots of variety.
16 Mar Sat Royal NP
Day walk 16km 200m asc tracks. Walk from
Otford, Palm Jungle, Burning Palms, Era, Garie, swimming return via Mid Era
Ridge and Garrawarra Ridge. Views.
17 Mar Sun Sydney Harbour NP
Easy day walk 8km all on tracks. Manly to
Spit Bridge via Manly scenic walkway. Wonderful harbour views. Share a picnic
lunch together. Limit: 10
17 Mar Sun Blue Mountains NP
Med day walk 250m asc 20km on rack and along
creek, some rough sections. A scenic part of the lower Blue Mountains, mostly
along creeks with opportunities to cool down and enjoy a rarely visited section
of Glenbrook Creek.
17 Mar Sun Illawarra SRA
Med day walk 12km 300m asc. walk via Stanwell
Park Beach, Wodi Wodi Track to lookout then track to Railway Station. Views.
16-17 Mar Sat/Sun Kanangra Boyd NP
2 day pack walk Day 2 930asc, D1 & 2 on
track, rough and very steep in places. Kanangra Walls, Bull Head Ridge Mtn,
Cambage Spire, Kowmung River. Visit several notable features in rugged
wilderness area, historic campsite.
16-23 Mar Sat/Sat Kiandra to Kosciuszko
8 day full pack walk 116km track and off
track, some stee p. High altitude. Kiandra, Tabletop Mtn, Jagungal, Gungarten,
Twynam, Kosciuszko , Thredbo. Classic walk along the roof of Australia crossing
3 of our 4 highest peaks on the way. No flies, clear skies and crisp swimming in
high alpine tarns and creeks!
19 Mar Tue Central Coast
Easy/med day walk 10-12km. walk to Ettalong,
Umina, via Blackwall Mountain, Bus return, possible swim.
20 Mar Wed Sydney Harbour
Day walk 20m asc 10km streets, tracks with
some rough spots. Wollstonecraft to Milson's Point
21 Mar Thur Member s Night
A pleasant social evening and a talk. Starts
7.30pm McMahon s Point Community Centre, 165 Blues Point Road, North Sydney. A 5
min walk from North Sydney Station.
21-26 Mar
Bogong NP Vic.
Five days full pack walk, small ascs and one
long climb on day 1 of 1,600m, 100km mostly on tracks. Mt.Beauty, Mt. Bogong,
Bogong High Plains, Mt. Hotham, Mt. Feathertop, Mt. Beauty. Alpine herbfields
and great views are the main highlights of this walk. Camp amongst the snowgums
near huts built by cattlemen early last century.
23 Mar Sat Berowra Valley Bushland Park
Easy/med morning walk 200m asc 9km on track.
Early Birds Walk. walk Lyre Bird Gully to Berowra Creek, then asc to Berowra
Station before noon.
23 Mar Sat Six Foot Track in a Day
It is on again! A distance of 46km and an
ascent of 1100m make this a testing day walk. Accommodation is booked at Jenolan
for Saturday and dinner is arranged for the evening. A great weekend for
everyone. Supporters and helpers are especially welcome.
23 Mar Sat Blue Mountains NP
Med day walk 350m asc 11km track, off track,
creek crossings. Bell, Wollangambe River, Gooches Crater and return. This is a
very interesting area containing a crater, pagodas, caves and a small canyon.
23 Mar Sat Heathcote NP
Day walk 14km 200m asc some off track. Walk
from Waterfal l to Boobera Pool on the Woronora River via Kingfisher Pool,
Bullawaring Track and then via Lake Eckersley and pipeline to Heathcote.
Swimming.
24 Mar Sun Blue Mountains NP
Canyon 300m asc 6km canyon, tracks. Bowens
Creek Canyon North Branch. A great canyon with two short abseils and some short
swims, near Mt . Wilson.
24 Mar Sun Blue Mountains NP
Easy walk 8km. Grand Canyon, Walls Cave,
Blackheath. Some spectacular mountain views.
24 Mar Sun Mittagong
Day walk 100m asc 14km on tracks. Boxvale
track. Walk to Nattai lookout along old rail line, return via off shoot to Forty
Foot Falls. Views, pleasant bush.
24 Mar Sun Blue Mountains NP
Day walk. The vicinity of Gordon Falls. To be
determined.
24 Mar Sun South Coast
Port Kembla
Easy/med circular day walk 10km. walk round
beaches, rock shelves, to new pool. Back over hill 66 to station. Swim possible.
30 Mar Sat Illawarra Escarpment
Day walk 100m asc 15km undulating tracks.
Forest path, walk along eastern escarpment to viewpoint overlooking Stanwell
Park, return. Views, forests. Bulli and Appin maps.
30 Mar Sat Engadine
Easy/med day walk 10-12km. circular walk via
Loftus Creek to Woronora River. Possible swim.
31 Mar Sun Yengo & Dharug NPs
Med day walk 600m asc 15km all on tracks. The
Old Great North Road (just north of Wisemans Ferry). A circular walk along the
routes of various 1830s roads. Two very long steep sections.
29 Mar 1 Apr Gardens of Stone NP
4 day pack walk 26km trackless, open and
rocky. Cape Horn , Macleans Pass, Mt.Davidson, Woolpack Gap, Collett Gap,
Mt.Dawson, Newnes. On this high tops traverse we'll take in some of the most
spectacular country on the Great Divide. Amongst the highlights are seemingly
endless views, comfortable camp caves and more magnificent rock pagodas than you
can poke a stick at! Also a distinct lack of crowds is a big plus.
29 Mar 1 Apr Fri/Mon
Wollemi NP
Overnight pack walk 1,000m asc 40km rough off
track, some steep rock scrambling. Grassy hill fire trail, Alidade Hill, Colo
River, Pinchgut Creek, Mt.Savage, Tambo Creek, Colo River, Little Pass.A true
wilderness walk in a little visited area. Enough time for some exploratory side
trips. Spectacular Colo Gorge scenery.
29 Mar 2 Apr Fri/Tue
Blue Breaks
Lacy's Tableland region of this great part of
the Blue Mtns.
30 Mar Sat Children s Walk
Rock Platform, Long Reef Aquatic Reserve.
Great fun for children. Create your own rock pool and learn to identify all the
tiny animals living in this fascinating environment. Meet at the small fisherman's
shack at the entry point to the rock platform (end of the beach) Wear sunscreen,
bring hat and water.
2 Apr Tue
Sydney Harbour NP Part 1
Easy/med day walk 10km. walk to Zoo via
Bridge, Parks, streets. Possible swim. Ferry back to Quay
2-6 Apr Tue/Sat Hume & Hovell Track
Easy/med walks up to 18km 200m asc 1,000m
desc. Car camp and overnight pack walk (or day walks optional) in Wee Jasper to
Tumut area. Lim it 12.
3 Apr Wed
Blue Mountains NP
Med/Hard day walk 100m asc 7km mostly off
track. Some scr ambling. Blackheath, taxi to Anvil Ridge, Bennett Lookout, Bald
Head, Hat Hill, Blackheath. Absolutely fantastic views deep into the Grose from
a lookout miles from anywhere! Rarely visited. Numbers limited.
3 Apr Wed
Parramatta River, Concord Area
Easy level circular walk, 12km. Meadowbank,
Kokoda Memorial, Putney Punt, Walker Homes, Meadowbank
6 Apr Sat
Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Easy/med morning walk 300m asc 11km track and
fire trail. Early Birds Walk. walk to Brooklyn (Hawkesbury Station) by noon.
6 Apr Sat
Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Day walk 60m asc 7km good track, easy walk.
Cowan Station to Jerusalem Bay and return
Suitable for slow walkers, and beginners.
Nice walk through some rainforest, also dry forest.
6 Apr Sat
Blue Mountains NP
Med day walk 600m asc 22km tracks, creek
crossings. Green Gully, Ironpot Mtn. Ironmonger Hill, Coxs River, Blue Dog Spur,
Knights ?, Blac khorse Ridge, Green Gully. Circular walk through some of
the spectacular Wild Dog Mountains. Great views. Must be fit.
7 Apr Sun
Blue Mountains NP
Med/hard day walk 400m asc 20km fire trail
and track. Winmalee, Shaw's Ridge, Grose Mountain Lookout and beyond, return via
Blue Gum Swamp Creek. Views of lower Grose Valley and Sydney skyline, some short
climbs and pleasant walking along creek, optional exploring track to Grose
River.
7 Apr Sun
Heathcote NP
Easy day walk, 80m asc 12km one creek
crossing tracks. Waterfall return via Mooray Track, Minda Pool, Bullawaring
Track, train transport available. Limit 15.
6-7 Apr Sat/Sun Shoalhaven River Canoeing
Tallowa Dam to Illaroo. A tranquil paddle
with great scenery. Some rapids. Suitable for Canadians and Kayaks. 24km over 2
days. Great camping. Life jackets compulsory and helmets recommended
6-7 Apr Sat/Sun Evan's Crown nr. Tarana
Family Adventure camp 100m asc 2km gentle but
persistant asc/desc on track. Optional rock scrambling. Camp alongside cars on
private land underneath the Crown, 20 minute track climb each day. Intriguing
piles of granite boulders. Possibilities for rock climbing, abseiling, exploring
or just lazing around. Youngsters welcome as well as oldies. Bring a hard hat if
intending to climb.
7-13 Apr Sun/Sat Morton NP Budawang Wilderness
Pack walk 5 nights up to 12km per day 200m
asc. See the major features of this amazing area on this highlights circuit tour
of the Budawangs in easy to medium stages. Limit 10
9 Apr Tue
Sydney Harbour Part 2
Easy/med day walk 10-12km. ferry to zoo, walk
to Balmoral via Georges and Middle Heads. Possible swim.
10 Apr Wed Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Day walk 100m asc 10km tracks, rocky and
rough in places. Elvina Trail, Elvina Bay, Lovett Bay, Towlers Trail
13 Apr Sat Berowra Valley Regional Park
Easy/med morning walk 430m asc 14km track and
fire trail. Early Birds Walk. walk to Berowra Water via GNW and on up to Cowan
Station by lunchtime
13 Apr Sat Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Easy day walk 60m asc 9km all on tracks, some
scrambling up rocks. Waratah Track on Lambert Peninsula. Some Aboriginal rock
carvings and some great views of Coal and Candle Creek. Limit 10
13 Apr Sat Blue Mountains NP
Med/hard day walk 700m asc 20km track, fire
trail, river crossings, rough trackless walking Mt.Wilson, Wollangambe River,
Wollangambe Crater, Bell. This is an opportunity to experience some of the
Wollangambe area combined with a solid walk.
13 Apr Sat Royal NP
Day walk 16km 200m asc tracks. walk Uloola
Track, Uloola Falls, Robertson's Knoll, Head of Navigation and on to Heathcote.
Views, swimming.
13 Apr Sat Central Coast
Easy/med day walk 10-12km. walk via Blackwall
Mountain to Ettalong, possible swim, bus return.
13 Apr Sat Warriewood Wetlands Walk - Children s Walk
Come on a fun and interesting walk to a
secret waterfall. Meet at the corner of Irrawong Road and Garden Streets,
Warriewood 10am. Bring sunscreen, hat and morning tea.
14 Apr Sun Bush Skills - Waterfall
Map & Compass Training. 150m asc 6km easy
tracks (at your pace). .Learn to use a map and compass to find your way through
the bush. This knowledge is also useable for maps in strange cities. This
one-day course is for everyone. It is not hard or boring because you learn by
doing. It is all on a one-day bushwalk with good scenery. You'll be pleased when
you discover that you can do it. Limit: 15.
14 Apr Sun Blue Mountains NP
Day walk. Vicinity of Bedford Pool. Route to
be determined.
14 Apr Sun Budderoo NP
Easy day walk 12km undulating. Walk on
trails, tracks to Gerringong Falls. Brief section trackless. Return to trackhead.
Spectacular Falls.
13-14 Apr Sat/Sun Blue Mountains NP
2 day pack walk Days 1&2 2+km on trail
and off track, D2 90asc. Gooch's Crater and adjacent features. Interesting
geological feature with good campsite.
13-14 Apr Sat/Sun Dharug/Marra Marra NPs
Camp or stay at Courangra Cottage, easy/med
walks both days. Day 1 Finchs Line, Old Convict Rd. Inspect Aboriginal rock
carvings and historic Wiseman's Ferry. Day 2 Gentleman's Halt perhaps canoe
back. Inspect local Aboriginal art/hand stencils - a layback day!
13-14 Apr Sat/Sun Morton NP
Easy overnight flat water paddle 24km. Paddle
from Tallow a Dam up the magnificent Shoalhaven Gorge to Fossicker's Flat for an
overnight ca mp. All gear in canoes. Canoe hire available. PFDs compulsory.
16 Apr Tue Sydney Harbour NP Part 3
Easy/med day walk 10-12km. walk to Manly via
Quaker's Hat Rock. Possible swim.
17 Apr Wed Homebush Bay
Level day walk 17km on tracks. Homebush Bay,
Millennium Parklands, Olympic Venues, Bicentennial Park, Concord West Station.
Ferry Circular Quay to Homebush Bay
18 Apr Thur Members Night
A pleasant, social evening and a talk. Starts
7.30pm at t he McMahon s Point Community Centre, 165 Blues Point Road, North
Sydney. A 5 min walk from North Sydney Station.
20 Apr Sat Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Easy/med morning walk 200m asc 11km on track. Early Birds Walk. walk to Appletree Bay, Waratah Bay and on up to Berowra Station by noon
20 Apr Sat Blue Mountains NP
Easy day walk 200m asc 10km tracks/off track,
minor rock scrambling. Gooches Crater and beyond, meet Clarence Zig Zag Railway
off Bells Line of Road, then into the Wollemi. Fantastic sandstone formations,
pagodas, caves and a perfectly formed crater a hidden jewel!
20 Apr Sat Heathcote NP
Cycle tour 40km undulating hills. Meet
Waterfall and ride via Old Princes Highway and Woronora Dam Rd. to pipeline,
then follow pipeline track to Engadene and return to Waterfall via Highway.
Limit 10.
20 Apr Sat Gardens of Stone NP
Day walk 700m asc 22km tracks/trackless. Baal
Bone Gap, Pantoney's Crown, Baal Bone Point, Tarpeian Rock, Baal Bone Gap. The
highlight Pantoney's Crown in a walk full of highs amongst them the rugged rock
pagodas and the odd soaring eagle
21 Apr Sun Woodford to Glenbrook (Social Walk)
Several walks of various grades ending up at
Glenbrook for a BBQ dinner. A great way to do a walk and then enjoy the company
of other NPA walkers at dinner. Supporters and helpers are especially welcome.
20-21 Apr Sat/Sun
Blue Mountains NP
Medium overnight pack walk, all on track,
540m elevation. Women! Don t miss the good fun and harmony at the annual Girls
Night Out (GNO). Pierce s Pass to the celebrated and enchanted Blue Gum Forest
and return. Magnificent Campsite. Relaxed pace with several glorious swim stops
along the way. Su it first-time overnighters. Near gear? No worries extra gear
available. Special welcome to new walkers and GNO veterans.
Apr 20/21 Working Weekend Gentlemans Halt Marramarra NP
A variety of tasks from assisting a calf
dozer operator to uncover the old road built by the early settlers and removing
lantana through track construction to delicate bush regeneration.
20-26 Apr Sat-Fri Budawangs/Morton NP
Six day pack walk approx. 50km, tracks, off
track, rock hopping/scrambling. Kalianna Ridge, Mt. Cole, Angel Ck, Mt Haughton,
Sluice Box F alls, Folly Pt, Rock Ck, Holland Ck, Clyde River, Byangee Mountain,
Long Gully F lat. Section from Mt. Elliot to Holland Ck is exploratory. Walk
starts on Sunday . For experienced self-reliant walkers.
23 Apr Tue Wyrabalong NP
Easy/med day walk 10-12km. walk beaches to
Bateau Bay then over headland to Foresters Beach, bus to Gosford
25 Apr Thur Jervis Bay
Easy paddle, 12km flat water. Paddle up
Currambene Creek from Huskisson in Jervis Bay and return, PFDs compulsory.
27 Apr Sat Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Level easy/med morning walk 9km Horse trail.
Early Birds Walk. Walk the Long Track to Cowan Water and back by noon (plus
possible leg on Cowan track )
27 Apr Sat Wollemi NP
Day walk 500m asc 10km track and off track
and river. Mountain Lagoon, Buck's Pass to Colo River. Exit T3 track. A nice
circular walk with a bit of everything, off track bush bash. Some rock
scrambling, river walking, with time for a swim and an easy but steep track exit
27 Apr Sat Blue Mountains NP
Med/hard day walk 300m asc 15km mostly on
track. Steep climbs, some tracks slippery and eroded. Glenbrook, Euroka, Ferny
Glen, Portal Waterhole, Tunnel view, Mt. Portal Lookout, Glenrook. Aboriginal
site, good views of Cumberland Plain.
27 Apr Sat Rock Platform, Long Reef Aquatic Reserve - Children's
Walk
Great fun for children. Create your own rock
pool and learn to identify all the tiny animals living in this fascinating
environment. Meet at the small fisherman's shack at the entry point to the rock
platform (end of the beach) 3pm. Wear sunscreen, bring hat and water.
28 Apr Sun Berowra Valley
Day walk 200m asc 14km tracks. Cowan to
Berowra via Berowra Waters, water views.
28 Apr Sun Macquarie Pass NP
Day walk 150m desc 7km very slippery and wet
rock hopping . Explore rain forest and falls at end of Cloverhill Road then
follow a small creek from mid Cloverhill Road to Macquarie Rivulet down to the
bottom of Macquarie Pass. Down only.
28 Apr Sun Blue Mountains Reserves
Very easy day walk 150m asc 10km all on
tracks. Local walks to the north of Wentworth Falls Station, including Water
Nymphs Dell and Went worth Falls Lake Reserve (steep in parts). Map: Katoomba
28 Apr Sun Royal NP
Easy walk 10km. Lady Carrington Drive to
Paona Cave through some picturesque rainforest area.
27-28 Apr Sat/Sun Mt. Wilson
Cottage accom. Easy day walks all on paths.
Garden visits to see the beautiful autumn colours at several Mt.Wilson gardens.
Comfortable cottage accom. Please book early and prepay accommodation. Limit 8
30 Apr Tue Woronora
Easy/med day walk 10-12km. circular walk on
fire trails v a Needles. Possible swim.
Advance Notices
17-19 May
Second House Party Bundanoon YHA Hostel
18-26 May Sat/Sun Mittagong to Katoomba
A classic walk! Nine days, 160km, 4000m
vertical. Lots of fun and a great sense of achievement. Come for the entire walk
or join us in Yerranderie for our rest days
20 May 30 Jun Queensland, Northern Territory
Easy flat water paddling walks touring. Car
tour with kayaks to western Queensland, Northern Territory and northern South
Australia. Cars need reasonable clearance as roads are corrugated and many have
a high crown. T ravel through W.Qld via Mitchell, Diamantina Lakes NP, Lawn Hill
NP to NT and Ka therine River, Mattaranka, Alice Springs, Boulia, Birdsville,
Cooper Creek, Coongie Lake and return home via W.Qld or W.NSW. Emphasis on
paddling. For complete itinerary phone Caryl. Come for all or part. Limit 12.
8-10 June
Coolah Tops NP
3 day walks from a base camp, walking mostly
on tracks. Shepards peak, Cooba Bulga track, the pinnacle/lava caves, Pigeon Box
rock and more.
7-14 July
West MacDonnell NP
8 day pack walk 95kms+ optional sidetrips,
80% tracks. Se rpentine Gorge, Ochre Pits, Ormiston Gorge, Glen Helen Gorge,
Redbank Gorge, Mt. Sonder. Te Larapinta trail is a world class track that takes
you into the heart of the Western MacDonnell Ranges. Breathtakingly beautiful
with a landscape dotted with spectacular deep gorges and ochre mountains, the
trail takes you through some of the most stunning wilderness in this ancient
continent. On this trip we will be completing Sections 8-12 inclusive as well as
a couple of optional side trips.
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