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Walks Program January to March 2023 |
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January 2023 |
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Wed Jan 4 |
G2
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Green Point Reserve Map: Google Maps Easy summer half day walk from Valentine in lakeside reserve. 6 to 8 km Meet in park at end of Dilkera Ave, Valentine. Bring morning tea, & lunch to eat in park at Valentine on return. Book- Margaret
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G5 |
Ourimbah State Forest Elliots Creek to junction with Dillons Gully and exit via Bill Jacks Point Road. Map: Sixmaps Wyong Meet 9.30am corner of Yarramalong Road and Bumble Hill Road. Book- Greg
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Thurs Jan 5 |
Abseil |
Location TBA. Abseil Basic Standard Required. Book- Merrilee
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Sat Jan 7 |
G3 |
A good walk planned. Details later. Book- Phil and Ruth
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Wed Jan 11 |
G2/3 |
Norah Head Coastal Walk Map: Toukley Pretty coastal walk with opportunities for swimming, Cabbage Tree Harbour Pool, Soldiers Beach or Pelican Point. Some bush tracks and maybe a bit of beach walking on hard sand, and interesting rock platforms. Will determine distance on day depending on weather, but could be 10-12 kms if we get to Pelican Point. Book- Kay
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G5 |
Gap Creek or Dubbo Gully Map: Morisset or Mangrove Off track exploratory walk in either Gap Creek or Dubbo Gully depending on weather and road closures. Book- David
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Sat Jan 14 |
G3 |
Lake Macquarie Art Trail An easy summer walk around lakeside feature between Speers Point and Eleebana. Book- Margaret
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G5 |
Watagans Creek. Map: Morisset Exploratory walk. Book- Graeme
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Sun Jan 15 |
Paddle |
Dora and Stockton Creeks Maps: Swansea and Morisset Paddle a beautiful local waterway. Up to 20 km flat water. Book - Karl
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Wed Jan 18
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G3 |
Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park Map: Hornsby
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G5 |
Gap Creek or Dubbo Gully Map: Morisset or Mangrove Off track exploratory walk in either Gap Creek or Dubbo Gully depending on weather and road closures. Book- David
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Thurs Night Jan 19 |
Meet- ing |
Club Meeting 7.30 pm VENUE TBA Speaker - David Topic -"Paddling on the Ocean - voyages in a sea kayak along the Australian Coast"
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Frid Jan 20 |
Paddle |
Bardens Bay to Pulbah Island and return Map: Swansea, Distance: 16km Open lake paddle from Bardens Bay to Pulbah Island and return. Will stop on Pulbah for some small exploratory walks. Will change to suit the prevailing wind on the day Book- David
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Sat Jan 21
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G3 |
Marmong Point from Booragul. Map: Wallsend A beautiful lake and bush walk of about 16 kms with 270 metres of climbing. Book- Bob
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Sun Jan 22 |
Paddle |
Bardens and Wyee Bay Maps: Swansea and Catherine Hill Bay Distance - 10 km See - Trinity Point Marina, sandstone cliffs and caves, paddle along Pourmalong Creek and Wyee Bay. Book- Marilyn or Joy
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Wed Jan 25 |
G3 |
Frazer Park and Wybung Head. Map: Catherine Hill Bay. Explore an interesting area of coastline. Book- Graeme
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Sat Jan 28 |
G3 |
Budgewoi Lakeside, Beach and Wetlands. Map: Catherine Hill Bay A walk along the western shore of Lake Munmorah and return then wetland and short revegetation dune and wetland walk. Distance: 12 to 15km easy, mostly flat walking. Meeting Arrangements: 9.30am Slade Park Book - Greg
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Sun Jan 29 |
Bike Ride
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Raymond Terrace to Medowie Maps: Newcastle Street Directory, Karuah and Williamtown
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February 2023 |
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Activity |
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Wed Feb 1 |
G3 |
A good walk planned. Details later. Book- Phil and Ruth
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G4/5 |
Myall River State Forest - Saggers Creek Map Markwell 1:25,000 An opportunity to visit magnificent rock pools and waterfalls involving off track walking. Book- Trevor
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Sat Feb 4
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G2/3 |
Little Beach to Corlette return Map: Port Stephens This walk follows the coast of Port Stephens Harbour through Nelson Bay and Duchies Beach to Corlette. Lovely water views all the way. Opportunities to cool off and swim en route. G2 10 km Book - Jenny |
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Sat & Sun Feb 4 & 5 |
Canyons |
Blue Mountains Canyons. Specific Canyons dependent on weather and interest. Abseil Basic Standard Required. Book- Merrilee |
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Wed Feb 8 |
G3 |
Woy Woy to Killcare Map: Broken Bay Morning tea on Blackwall Mt, walk over Rip Bridge, check out Daley's Aboriginal rock art site, great views from Allan Strom lookout. Distance: 14km Train Newcastle Interchange 6.20am Book- Frank
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Thurs Feb 9 |
Bike Ride |
Budgewoi Lake Map: Google Maps Bike Layer, or Central Coast Street Directory,
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Sat Feb 11 |
G3 |
Box Head Map: Broken Bay. Explore an interesting area of coastline. Book- Graeme
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Mon & Tues Feb 13 & 14 |
Car Camp G3 |
Crowdy Head Car Camp Map: Coopernook Let's catch up and spend a few nights at the Crowdy Head Beach Camp. Lots of walks and the beach. People can either camp or grab a motel in nearby Harrington, 2 and a half hours north from Newcastle or camp in the national park with me. Book- Jeffrey
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Mon -Thurs Feb 13 to Feb 16 |
Pack-walk
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Bouddi National Park and Box Head Map: Broken Bay, Distance 28 km Day 2: Little Bay to Putty Beach. 9 km Day 3: Putty Beach to Tallow Beach and pack free to Box Head. 8 km Day 4: Return to cars at Lookout. 6 km Walkers who wish to only do one or two sections most welcome. Book: Greg |
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Wed Feb 15 |
G2
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Davistown Walk & Lunch Map: Gosford Train to Woy Woy. Board ferry to Davistown, short flat walk along foreshore of Illoura Reserve to Davistown RSL for lunch. Lunch/snack specials & outdoor tables available to bring your own. Ferry back to Woy Woy & train home. Ferry approx. $8 return. Approx. 6 km Book- Jenny
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Thurs Feb 16 |
Bike Ride |
Brightwaters to Cooranbong return - 43 km easy grade Map: Google Ride along cycle/walkways, some roads, some bridges, including the new Dora Creek Bridge approaching the Avondale University. Return via Lakeview Road for lunch stop and then proceed to cars at Brightwaters. Meet at Brightwaters Park, Brightwaters. To get there - drive along Fishery Point Road until turn right onto Bay Vista Road, then left on Buttaba Road - the park is on the left. Bring morning tea or buy at Cooranbong Village. Lunch at Leaders home, Lakeview Road, Morisset Park, beside the lake. Tea, coffee and cake provided. Book - Marilyn, Joy
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Thurs Night Feb 16 |
Meet- ing |
Club Meeting 7.30 pm VENUE TBA Speaker - Graeme Topic -"Interesting Trips in Australia". |
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Sat Feb 18 |
G2 |
Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest Map: Port Stephens Walk from Tea Gardens following the Myall River to the estuary. Return along Jimmy’s Beach and tracks. Street, tracks and beach walking. Swimming opportunities. Book- Christine
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G4 |
Green Point Creek and Pearl Beach Map: Broken Bay Explore Tracks in Area. Brisbane Waters NP. Book- Merrilee
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Sun Feb 19 |
Paddle |
Brisbane Water and Erina Creek. Map: Gosford (High Tide Gosford 1156) Put in near Sailing Club at Masons Parade Gosford, past swimming pool. Paddle Point Frederick, Caroline Bay, Peeks Point and under the Punt Bridge. Paddle Erina Creek as far as possible then return. PFDs compulsory. Approx 14ks. Book - Lynne
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Wed Feb 22 |
G3 |
Gosford to Woy Woy Map: Gosford A one-way walk along the shared pathway between Gosford and Woy Woy. Some shade, and the cooling influence of the waterfront. Fairly level, distance about 11 kms. Train to Gosford and return by train from Woy Woy. If it's hot, we could catch a bus for the first km from the train Station to the proper start of the pathway. Book- Jenny
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G5 |
Undercliffs off Murrell’s Road Map: Quorrobolong Distance: 5-8 kms. An exploratory walk including some interesting caves and great views. Book- Greg
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Sat Feb 25
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G2/3 |
Myuna Bay to Wangi and return approx 10 klms mostly on tracks small amount on streets. Ascent descent 50 metres. Probably lunch back at start of walk. Nice views of lake plenty of shade. Note - 8.30 am start. Book- Sylvia
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Sun Feb 26 to Wed - Mar 1 |
Pack-walk
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Guthega to Main Range. Map: Kosciuszko Alpine Area (Spatial Vision). Campsite near The Sentinel. Explore Watsons Crags and Blue Lake. Book- Graeme
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Wed Feb 29
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G3 |
North Wyrabalong National Park to Wamberal Nature Reserve Map: Gosford From Shelley Beach SLSC including the Coastal Track , beside Forresters Beach, to Wamberal Lagoon. Book- Ruth
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March 2023 |
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Activity |
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Wed Mar 1
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G3 |
Lemon Tree Passage Circuit Maps: Port Stephens, Karuah A pleasant walk around the foreshore of Tanilba Bay, Lemon Tree Passage and Tilligery Creek then overland to Billy Beach. Approx. 15km with a short steep ascent of 180m. Book- Joanna
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Sat Mar 4 |
G3 |
Newcastle, GNW & Bathers’ Way Circuit Map: Google Maps Explore the city coastline on 2 of Newcastle's walking tracks. Distance: Approx 16 km. Meet in carpark above the steps at Merewether Baths. Book- Margaret
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Sun 5 |
Abseil |
Beginners Abseil Day Location TBA. Book - Merrilee
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Wed Mar 8 |
G3 |
A good walk planned. Details later. Book- Phil and Ruth
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Thurs Feb 9 |
Bike Ride |
Tour de Bay Map: Google Bike Layer Ride from Fingal Bay to Little Beach, Nelson’s Bay Corlette Soldiers Point and return. 45km all next to waterline. Hidden morning tea spot and lunch at Soldiers Point Bowling Club. Book - Brian
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Sat Mar 11 |
G3 |
Mt Alum Circuit Bulahdelah. Map: Bulahdelah Check out the old mine workings, cave and great views. Book - Frank
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G5
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Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Sun Mar 12 |
Paddle |
Tuggerah Lake - North Entrance, Eel Haul Bay, Canton Beach Maps: Toukley, Wyong. (High Tide 1225 at bridge). Put in Picnic Point off Tuggerah Pde at The Entrance. Approx 16ks. Paddle channel between Terilbah Island and North Entrance. Follow shoreline along Eel Haul Bay, skirting Wyrrabalong N.P. to Canton Beach. Return along same shore and then along other side of Terilbah Island to finish. PFDs compulsory. Book - Lynne
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Wed Mar 15
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G3 |
Ourimbah Creek, Palm Grove and String Bark Point (Great Northern Walk) Map: Wyong Book – Joanna
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Wed Mar 15 to Sun Mar 19 |
Pack-walk
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Travellers Range (Tasmania) Map: Du Cane. Explore an interesting area east of the Overland Track. Book- Graeme
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Thurs Night Mar 16 |
Meet-ing |
Club Meeting 7.30 pm VENUE TBA Speakers - Ruth & Phil Topic - "Touring Around Australia". |
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Sat Mar 18
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G3 |
Toronto Ridge Map: Swansea Walk from Kilaben Bay along ridge & undercliff track to Stoney Creek. Return via cycleway & Toronto baths. Distance: 12 km Book - Jenny
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Wed Mar 22 |
G2/3 |
Rumbalara Reserve Ramble Map: Gosford Easy paced walk along bush tracks featuring lookouts and statues. Distance: Approx. 10km with an ascent of 70m.
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Sat Mar 25 |
G2/3 |
Soldiers Point Circuit Map: Port Stephens A pleasant walk following the coast on both sides of Soldiers Point in Port Stephens. Some bush sections and the possibility of swimming to cool off. Distance: 10 km Book - Jenny
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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Wed Mar 29 |
G3 |
Exploring the Hunter Coalfields and Railways Map: Cessnock Walk in the Hunter’s historic areas. Distance: about 15km Book- Margaret
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G5 |
Day is available for someone to lead a G5 walk - please notify Greg & Marg to circulate information. Greg
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