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Walks Program April to June 2022
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April 2022 |
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Sat Apr 2 |
G2 |
East Maitland - Rathluba Lagoon & Jewish Cemetery. 7 km. Easy morning walk to Rathluba Lagoon East Maitland on tracks and street. Drive to Jewish cemetery at Louth Park. Optional lunch at Maitland Park Bowling Club. Map: Street Directory Book: Jenny
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick
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Wed Apr 6 |
G3
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Cremorne Point to Balmoral Beach 13km. 300m ascent. 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 07:24 train from Newcastle Interchange, 08:05 Fassifern, 08:23 Morisset Book: Laura.
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick Rofe,
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Sat Apr 9 |
G2/3 |
Tanilba Bay to Lemon Tree Passage Return 11 km. Scenic track walk along foreshore, boardwalks, rock platforms & some streets. Walk through Tilligerry Habitat, a beautifully restored sand mining site. Map: Street Directory Book: Jenny
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick
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Wed Apr 13 |
G2/3 |
Watsons Bay to Double Bay Foreshore Walk (Stage 2 of Bondi to Manly Coastal Walk) Distance 11km. This walk follows the foreshore between these two bays and provides stunning views of Sydney Harbour, sheltered beaches and remnant bushland in Sydney Harbour National Park and houses of the very rich! We will walk on foreshore tracks and paths, some streets and beaches - less arduous than Stage 1. Maps: www/bonditomanlywalk.com/track-notes-printable-maps. Select Diamond Bay Reserve to Bottle and Glass Point AND Bottle and Glass Point to Double Bay. Meet: Morisset Station for 7:30am train to Sydney (second last carriage upper deck for those travelling from other stations). Book: Harwood
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick Rofe, 0421 737 813
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Sat Apr 16 Easter |
G3 |
Exploring the Hunter Coalfields & Railways, Kurri Kurri, Pelaw Main Area Approx 15 km Map: Cessnock 9132-2n Book: Margaret
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick
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Wed Apr 20 |
G4 |
Mount Royal Circuit 6km 5hrs. Mount Royal at 1184m is located one hour drive north of Singleton. It is basically all on track, stunning views on a clear day, with some rock scrambling and a steep descent through open forest back to the cars. Meet 8am at Singleton Visitors centre located to the left as you enter the town. Book: Graeme
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Kayak |
Tilligerry Creek Approx 15 kms. Explore Tilligerry Creek and Nature Reserve near Lemon Tree Passage. Launch at 9.30 am near intersection of Lemon Tree Passage Road and Rookes Road Salt Ash (off Nelson Bay Road). (High tide at 11.11 am). aps: Port Stephens 9334-2s, Morna Point 9332-3n, Williamtown 9232-2n Book: Lynne
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Wed Apr 20 to Thurs Apr 21 |
Day Walk & /or Car Camp |
Youngville Car Camp Wed - G4 Mount Royal circuit 6km 5hrs. Mount Royal at 1184m is located one hour drive north of Singleton. It is basically all on track, stunning views on a clear day, with some rock scrambling and a steep descent through open forest back to the cars. Meet 8am at Singleton Visitors centre located to the left as you enter the town. Book: Graeme For those wanting to do the Mt Carrow circuit the next day we camp at Youngville campground. Walkers could also do the Pieries Peak one and a half hour return circuit after Mount Royal. The track starts from the southern end of Youngville campground. Thurs - G4 Mount Carrow 14km 7hours. This walk starts at 8am at the Mt Royal carpark. Walk along Youngs Road then deviate to the right along a bush track to Mount Carrow, 978m with great views. Then down an old logging track to Carrow Brook and back to Youngville campground. Book: Graeme
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Thurs Apr 21 |
Meet- ing |
Club Meeting Teralba Bowling Club 7.30 pm Guest Speaker :
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Sat Apr 23
Long W/end |
G3 |
Point Claire to Woy Woy (Egyptian Hieroglyphs Walk) 11km 5hrs. Check out the mini canyon with walls inscribed in mysterious Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Aboriginal rock carving, interesting rock pools and waterfall, huge rock overhang with Aboriginal rock art, panoramic views. Map: Gosford 9131-2s Train Newcastle Interchange - 6.53am. change at Wyong 8.05am arrive Point Clare 8.30am Second last carriage upper level. There is also a car travel option that can be arranged. Book: Frank
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick
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Sun Apr 24 Long W/end |
Abseil/ Canyon |
Abseil Gap Creek Canyon and Gap Creek Falls. Basic Standard Required. Book: Merrilee
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Wed Apr 27 |
G3 |
Charlestown Warners Bay. Around 10 km Part of GNW and other tracks in the area nice bushland ups and downs but not difficult. Book: Sylvia
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G4 |
Taffy’s Rock. Distance 15km. 7.30 train from Morisset to Cowan. Walk on Great North Walk to Jerusalem Bay, steep hill then follow overgrown, scrubby footpad to viewpoint and memorial plaque. Map: Cowan 9130-4n Book:
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Sat Apr 30 |
G2/3 |
Wyrrabalong NP. Approx. 10 kms. Magnificent angophoras, lake views, all on tracks in this N.P. Map: Central Coast Street directory. Meet 9am North Entrance to park, end of Evans Rd. Canton Beach. Book: Kay
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick
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May 2022 |
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Sun May 1 |
Kayak |
Port Stephens Explore the waterway near Taylors Beach, Lemon Tree Passage and Tilligerry Nature Reserve. Relatively sheltered waterway, 10-15 kms. Launch at 9.00 am from boat ramp at end of Taylor Road, Taylors Beach. (High tide at 8.43 am). Maps: Port Stephens 9334-2s, Morna Point 9332-3n, Book: Lynne
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Mon -Frid May 2-6 |
Pack Walk |
Budawangs, Morton National Park Five Day Packwalk Map: Corang 8927-3n. Grade: 5. Approx. 35 km (12 km packwalking) Some of the best walking in the Budawangs taking in The Castle, Nibelung Pass, Monolith Valley, Mt Owen, Seven Gods Pinnacles, Green Room. The walk involves a 6 km arduous uphill packwalk into Cooyoyo Creek campsite, 3 days of day walks and 6 km packwalk out on Day 5. Book: Greg
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Wed May 4 |
G2 |
Cockatoo Island A very interesting look into our convict & industrial past. Seagulls are usually nesting at this time of year & are a noisy delight. Catch the train to Circular Quay & ferry to Cockatoo Island for an informative day. Book: Julie
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Sat May 7 |
G3 |
Exploring the Hunter Coalfields & Railways - Abernethy area. Approx. 15 km Map: Quorrobolong 9132-2s Book: Margaret
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick
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Sun May 8 |
Kayak |
Kilaben Bay Kayak Day. Map: Newcastle Gregory's. Meet Catalina Bay Park at the end of Dorrington Rd. Rathmines. Paddle Kilaben Bay & Stockyard Creek. Book: Julie
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Wed May 11 |
G3 |
Lake Munmorah. Distance: 12 -13 km approx. A coastal heathland walk to Wybung Head, onto Fraser beach and Snapper Point return. A lovely heathland walk, most of you will be familiar with, taking in a dramatic coastline and views. Meet: Visitors carpark @ Lake Munmorah State Recreation Visitors Centre, Blue Wren Drive off Pacific Hwy. (Opposite exit to Summerland Point and Gwandalan). Time: 9.30am. Book: Linda and Phil
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G5 |
Porto Ridge Map: Cowan 9130-4n Off track exploratory walk. This walk will follow the Porto Ridge trail then leave the track to explore up some of the other hills. Probably very scrubby and a climb of around 200 metres. Book: David
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Sat May 14 |
G3 |
Dora Creek to Ryhope Interesting new walk. Maps: Morisset 9131-1n, Wallsend 9232-3s, Swansea 9231-4n. Book: Jeff
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick
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Tues - Thur May 17-19 |
Pack Walk G3/4 |
Packwalk Hornsby to Cowan Maps: GNW maps, Hornsby 9130-4s, Cowan 9130-4n. Two-day packwalk following the GNW from Hornsby railway station to Cowan station camping O/N at Crosslands or Calna Creek. Tuesday to Thursday. Book: Christine
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Wed May 18 |
G2/3
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Wollstonecraft to Milsons Point (Sydney Urban Trails #3) Distance 11km. Interpretative classic Sydney walk on bush tracks and some streets. Rainforest, industrial heritage, harbour views, Wendy's Secret Garden. Map: Sydney Street Directory Meet: Morisset Station for 7:30am train to Sydney (second last carriage upper deck for those travelling from other stations). Book: Harwood
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G4 |
Yellow Billy's (Bushranger) Cave 6km Map: Broken Back 9132-3n Located in the Broken Back Range behind Cessnock, great views along the way, one steep grassy open forest hill to climb, basically all on track. The cave is about 15 metres in depth with a resident colony of miniature bats. Bring torch, morning tea and lunch. Meet 8.00am at the first carpark on the left-hand side for the showground on Mt View Road Cessnock. Book: Frank
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Meet-ing |
Club Meeting Teralba Bowling Club 7.30 pm Walks Planning Guest Speaker :
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Abseil |
Beginner Abseil. Learn to abseil. 1st of three Friday abseil training days to achieve club basic abseil standard. Self-rescue and rescue practice for others. Location: Narara. Book: Merrilee
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G3 |
Brisbane Water NP - approx 8km - 200m asc on bush track and firetrail with short off track section. Visiting Mooney Aboriginal Site with lots of carvings, an old sandstone quarry and Mooney Cave, and a huge rock overhang larger than Pindar. This will be a morning walk followed by a visit to Mt Penang gardens nearby for lunch and stroll around the gardens. Maps: Wyong 9131-2n, Somersby/Kariong. Meet on Old Pacific Hwy 1klm south of the entrance into Girrakool PA Book: Michael
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G5 |
Clink Creek Area Exploratory off-track 5-8 km. Map: MORISSET 9131-1n Exploratory off-track ridge and undercliff walking near Carroll’s Road. Meet 9.00am Beside church near Martinsville Road and Freemans drive intersection. Book: Greg
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Abseil |
Beginner Abseil. Learn to abseil. 1st of three Sunday abseil training days to achieve club basic abseil standard. Self-rescue and rescue practice for others. Location: Narara. Book: Merrilee
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G3/4 |
Hunter Lookout to Heaton Lookout via Maclean’s Lookout Approx. 8kms Ascent/descent 400m. This is a superb walk travelling along sections of GNW with views of the Hunter Valley. Outstanding rainforest and escarpment vegetation. While relatively short this full day walk is quite demanding and involves several steep sections. Side visits to “Phil’s Grotto” and possibly “Shangri la” included. Car shuffle required. Map: QUORROBOLONG 91322S Book: Joanna or Peter
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick
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Bike |
Belmont to Blacksmiths, Caves Beach, Swansea & Pelican. Easy ride in beautiful area. Mostly on bike paths & quiet roads. Early finish. Map: Newcastle Gregory's. Meet Belmont Park, Pacific Hwy opposite Robert St. Book: Julie Cox
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G2/3 |
Munmorah SCA. Approx. 12 km. Tracks, rocks, beaches. Map: Catherine Hill Bay 9231-4s. Meet 9am Park Entrance, Blue Wren Dr. off Pacific Hwy. Book: Kay
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick
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Pack Walk G5 |
Barrington Tops Packwalk Map: BARRINGTON TOPS 91331N This will be a pack walk to enable us to explore the creek beside Selby Alley Hut. The first day will be the long and steady climb up the Corker Trail (several hundred metres) camping the night at Selby Alley Hut. The next day will be a G5 off track exploratory walk in the area near the hut. The last day will be the walk out. This will be high in the mountains and towards winter so the nights will be cold. Book: David
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June 2022 |
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Wed Jun 1
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G3 |
Mt Alison Ridgeway Map: Dooralong 8131-1s 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. Meet 9am, at the gated END of Sandra Street which comes off Hue Hue Rd at Jilliby. Distance: Approx. 8km, shortish walk but bring morning tea and lunch. Book: Ruth
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Frid Jun 3 |
Abseil |
Beginner Abseil Training continued and Skills Practice. Location: Narara. Book: Merrilee |
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Sat Jun 4 |
G3 |
Exploring the Hunter Coalfields & Railways - Neath & Kurri Approx 15 km Map: Cessnock 9132-2n. Book: Margaret |
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick
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Sun Jun 5 |
Abseil |
Beginner Abseil Training continued and Skills Practice. Location: Narara. Book: Merrilee
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Sun - Wed June 5 - 8 |
Pack Walk G4/G5 |
Yengo National Park Map: MOUNT YENGO 90322S From the Hunter Range the walk will explore the old access tracks and grazing leases within the park. Following Nowlands Creek and Timor Creek, mainly on track but with some off track sections. Book: Trevor
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Wed Jun 8 |
G2/3 |
Double Bay to The Rocks Foreshore Walk (Stage 3 of Bondi to Manly Coastal Walk) Distance approx 10km. This walk follows the harbour shore between sheltered bays and includes a little history in Woolloomooloo. Tracks in reserves and parks plus streets. Maps: wwwbonditomanlywalk.com/track-notes-printable-maps. Select Double Bay to the Royal Botanic Garden AND the Royal Botanic Garden to Cremorne Point Meet: Morisset Station for 7:30am train to Sydney (second last carriage upper deck for those travelling from other stations). Book: Harwood
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Sat Jun 11 Long W/end |
G3 |
Tingira Heights Area Details coming. Book: Bob |
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick
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Sun Jun 12 |
Abseil |
Abseil Monkey Face in Watagans. Basic abseil standard required. Book: Greg
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Wed Jun 15
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G3/4 |
Mill Creek Approx. 14km Map: Gunderman 9131-3s Lovely walk to visit rock engraving sites. This has been cancelled previously due to fire then Covid so hopefully can go ahead this year. Steep and rough in places. Book: Christine
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Thurs June 16 |
Meeting |
Club Meeting Teralba Bowling Club 7.30 pm. Guest Speaker: |
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Frid Jun 17 |
Abseil |
Beginner Abseil Training continued and Skills Practice. Location TBA. Book: Merrilee
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Sat Jun 18
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G3
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Two Beaches Walk, including historical monuments and stunning vista's. Map: Catherine Hill Bay 9231-4s Meet at Murrays Beach car park 9am. About 10km. Book: Michael
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick Rofe,
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Sun Jun 19 |
Abseil |
Beginner Abseil Training continued and Skills Practice. Location TBA. Book: Merrilee
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Wed Jun 22 |
G3 |
Soldiers Point Circuit. A pleasant walk on both sides of Soldiers Point, with coastal and bush sections. Should be native orchids around. About 12 km Book: Jenny
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G5 |
Undercliffs off Murrell’s Road. Approximate distance and ascent/descent: 5-8 kms. Exploratory walk includes some interesting caves, great views. Map: Quorrobolong 9132-2s. Meet 9:00am Mount Faulk Road opposite Bike Park. Book: Greg
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Sat Jun 25 |
G2/3 |
Green Point Loop. Approx. distance 8 to 10km. Explore some different tracks through the area. Walk through lovely bush area with lots of history of the area & views of Lake Macquarie. Meet at 9am at Green Point from end of Dilkera Avenue near Bennett Park Valentine. Book: Lenora
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G5 |
Off Track Exploratory Walk. Contact co-ordinator, Warwick
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Mon - Thurs Jun 27 - 30 |
Pack Walk (Easy) |
Goulburn River N/P - Wollar Creek Camp in Wollar Creek. Bring day pack for 2 day walks for further exploration of this interesting area. Map: Wollar 88332N Book: Julie
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Wed Jun 29
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G3 |
Cathedral Cave from a different approach . 12km. 250m climbs. Map: Morisset. Book: Jenny
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