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| Date | Grade | Route and Description |
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| March 2023 | ||
| Tue 21 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km 200m total climbs | Lane Cove NP Gordon to North Ryde via Blackbutt Track, GNW, and Riverside Track: This is a pretty walk which starts at Gordon Station. We will walk through a few streets before picking up Blackbutt Creek Track. We will cross Lady Game Drive, and then follow the overgrown pipeline track to join the Great North Walk until De Burghs Bridge. We will follow Riverside Walk to Chatswood Weir, then rejoin GNW into Fairyland, and finally follow some minor tracks to finish at North Ryde Station. A small part of the walk is on overgrown tracks. Map: Parramatta River All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Tue 21 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km 175m total climbs | Botany Bay NP & Cronulla SP Kurnell to Cronulla: This is another nice coastal walk with great views through the area where Captain Cook first visited in 1770. We will meet at Cronulla Station and then catch a bus to Kurnell before walking around Cape Solander and the Kurnell Penninsula visiting both Botany Cove and Bait Harbour. We then walk along the five beaches to Cronulla. We then have the option of walking around the Cronulla Peninsula and Gunnamatta Bay and back into Cronulla adding approx. 5km however will decide on the day. Party limit = 16. All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Wed 22 Mar | Grade 3 Unhurried pace 16km 200m total climbs | Northern Beaches Pacific Adventure Walk 2 - Mona Vale Beach to Manly Wharf: next in the series "Barrenjoey Lighthouse to Wollongong Harbour" Turimetta Head, Long Reef, Dee Why Headland, McKillop Park, Wormhole Tunnel Map: Street maps All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Thu 23 Mar | Grade 2 Medium pace 8km Relatively flat, some steps and muddy in sections | Roseville Two Creeks Track then lunch at Echo on Marina cafe : 10am to 1pm. This walk is out and back beside Gordon Creek to Middle Harbour and continuing along Middle Harbour from/to Echo Point Park /Roseville Bridge. Along the way you will see post-war cobbled tracks and stonework, views of mangrove forests, salt marsh and sweeping water vistas and vegetation communities ranging from moist gullies to Sydney sandstone gully bushland. Then lunch 1pm at "Echo on Marina" cafe in Roseville Chase Joint walk with SBW. Map: Roseville Chase Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Thu 23 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km 660m total climbs | Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Cowan to Berowra: A shortish walk along the Great North Walk track with a few ups and downs and some nice ridge top walking. Great views over Berowra Waters and lovely bushland throughout. Public transport at both ends. Party limit = 12. Map: Cowan 1:25,000 All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Thu 23 Mar | Social | Leaders Function Invitations have been sent to all those elgible to attend |
| Fri 24 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 17km 320m total climbs | Lower Blue Mountains Blaxland-Warrimoo Loop via Florabella Pass: From Blaxland we walk north of the Great Western Highway along the Cripple Creek Fire Trail and Sun Valley Fire Trail to Warrimoo, cross the highway and follow the Florabella Pass trail back to Blaxland. Some rough sections, steep ascents and descents, and ~2k of streets through Warrimoo. Map: Springwood 9030-4S All participants must be fully vaccinated (2 jabs) AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sat 25 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 20km 400m total climbs | Sydney Harbour Foreshore Taronga Zoo to Manly: A very picturesque walk meandering around Sydney Harbour foreshore from Taronga Zoo to Manly with public transport at both ends. Great harbour views throughout walking mainly along well graded bush tracks and a few short stretches along residential streets. Public transport at both ends. Party limit = 12. Map: Parramatta River & Sydney Heads 1:25,000 All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Sat 25 Mar | Grade 3 Unhurried pace 7km 100m total climbs | Wollemi NP Deep Pass Canyon and Split Rock: Deep Pass Canyon on Nayook brook offers the adventurous type some real fun whilst following its length with some superb swimming holes along the way. As this trip involves negotiating various fixed ropes,and climbing up cascades ,all participants should be ok with heights and be relatvely agile! There is no compulsary swims and wetsuits are not required. Joint walk with NPA. Map: rock Hill Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Sat 25 Mar | Grade 4 M LTW Medium pace 14km 500m total climbs | Brisbane Water NP Spion Kop from Woy Woy Bay, & Koolewong Ridge: Woy Woy Bay, Phegans Lookout, Scotts Ck, Skull Rock, off track climb to ridge, Spion Kop & beyond, Waterfall Ck, Anvil Rock, Koolewong Ridge, Cathedral Cave, Honeycomb Caves, Parks Bay, Woy Woy Station. Bus from Woy Woy Station at the start. Spectacular water views, rock formations, waterfalls. Tracks, trails, abt 1km off-track section to Spion Kop – gaiters recommended. Map: Gosford All participants must be fully vaccinated (2 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sat 25 Mar | Grade 5 M LTW Medium pace 16km 400m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP Leura- Copeland Pass Circuit: Leura Station- Leura Cascades-Lindeman Pass-Copeland Pass-Sublime Point Lookout-Clifftop Track-Leura Superb views, waterfalls, rainforest. Combines two rugged historic passes. Rough sections of track. Rope assisted ascent Copeland Pass to Sublime Point Lookout. Some exposure. Steep ascent 200 metres. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Katoomba All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sun 26 Mar | Grade 4 M Unhurried pace 20km 390m total climbs | Royal National Park Waterfall to Palona Cave via Forest Path and return: A delightful walk from Waterfall including a short section of the Uloola trail, Couranga Track, the Forest Path loop, Lady Carrington Drive, track to Palona Cave and then return to Waterfall. A mixture of bush tracks and firetrail, eucalyptus forest and rainforest. Mostly shady. A sandy crossing of the Hacking River, exposed tree roots and boulders on eroded, steep sections of track, possibility of leeches in some areas Map: Otford and Appin All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Tue 28 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 18km 600m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP Grand Canyon and Cliff Top Track: A scenic walk featuring spectacular lookouts, waterfalls, and a cool fern covered gorge, Starting at Blackheath Station we will head to along the Braeside Fire Trail to Neates Glen, and then follow the Grand Canyon Track. From Evans Lookout we'll then walk along the Cliff top track to Govetts Leap before returning to Blackheath Station via Popes Glen Track. This walk includes significant elevation, so requires a reasonable level of fitness. Map: Blackheath All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Tue 28 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 20km 600m total climbs | Brisbane Water NP Wondabyne to Woy Woy: A nice walk through Brisbane Waters NP starting at Wondabyne Station and meandering through to Woy Woy via Mt Wondabyne. Mostly bush track and management trail with some ups and downs however street walking at the Woy Woy end. A few minor creek crossings and possible damp track sections. Public transport at both ends. Map: Gosford & Broken Bay 1:25,000 All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Wed 29 Mar | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 13km 350m total climbs | Berowra Regional Park Hornsby to Thornleigh via Refuge Rock: Start from Hornsby Station. Some street walking to start of GNW track. Follow GNW track before descending to cross Berowra Creek and then climb to Refuge Rock. From here a mix of bush tracks and firetrails to the Jungo and back to Thornleigh Station. Map: Hornsby All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Thu 30 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 19km 350m total climbs | Berowra Valley NP Thornleigh - Refuge Rock - Stringbark Creek - Thornleigh: Thornleigh to Refuge Rock circuit: Thornleigh Station to Refuge Rock via GNW. Return via Calicoma Trail, Lambe Trail, Pecan Trail, Blackwattle Trail, GNW Stringybark Ridge with side trip to a waterfall on Zig Zag creek. Fire trails, bush tracks and some street walking. Several creek crossings. A number of minor ascents. Map: Hornsby All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Thu 30 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km 660m total climbs | Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Cowan to Berowra: A shortish walk along the Great North Walk track with a few ups and downs and some nice ridge top walking. Great views over Berowra Waters and lovely bushland throughout. Public transport at both ends. Map: Cowan 1:25,000 All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Fri 31 Mar | Grade 3 Unhurried pace 11km 400m total climbs | Sydney Harbour Pacific Adventure walk 3 - Manly Wharf to Balmoral Beach: next in the series "Barrenjoey Lighthouse to Wollongong Harbour" We will visit Dobroyd Head, Aboriginal engravings, Clontarf Reserve, Spit Bridge, Chinaman's Beach Map: Street maps All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. |
| April 2023 | ||
| Sat 1 Apr | Grade 3 M Medium pace 21km 640m total climbs | Brisbane Water NP Wondabyne to Woy Woy via The Hieroglyphs: A nice walk through Brisbane Waters NP starting at Wondabyne Station and meandering through to Woy Woy via the Great North Walk, Piles Creek and Kariong with a side trip to view the “hieroglyphs”. Mostly bush track and management trail with some ups and downs and a little street walking at the Woy Woy end. A few minor creek crossings to negotiate. Public transport at both ends. Map: Gosford & Broken Bay 1:25,000 All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Sat 1 Apr | Grade 5 M Medium pace 10km 400m total climbs | Mugii Murum-ban Suspended Barbican Traverse: This unique area, part of the Gardens of Stone region, has an active coal mine underneath it. Find out why it must be better protected for future generations. Park cars on the Genowlan Mountain Trail, walk to Genowlan Trig. From there, head south east to the cliff line and follow it north east. Descend at around GR 265 319 below the cliffs, then traverse south west and enter Suspended Barbican from the northeastern side. Walk through Suspended Barbican, descend on the southwestern side and climb through Ultimate Chute to regain the cliff tops. From here, walk back to the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Joint walk with SBW, NPA, UBMBC. Map: Glen Alice, Ben Bullen Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Mon 3 Apr | Grade 1 Unhurried pace 7km Minor climbs | Sydney City and The Rocks Hidden Sydney Part 1: An amble through some of Sydney’s historical and lesser-known attractions with a brief commentary and plenty of opportunity for participant input, cappuccinos and cakes. Find out why N.S.W.’s breast is exposed above the GPO and where a cat left footprints in Macquarie Street and discover a host of other irresistible and sometimes amusing trivia about our city. Map: Sydney UBD Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Wed 5 Apr Evening | Training | Ashfield RSL Introduction to DIY Topographic Maps: Have you have ever planned a walk in an area that has poor map coverage (eg only 1:100k or 1:250k maps available) or there are simply too many maps to purchase for a potential once-off walk ? If so, there is a fairly straight forward approach to creating your own topographic maps customised to your specific requirements using freely available software and data. The aim of this evening is to provide a basic introduction for an approach to creating your own customised topographic maps with a view to offering more detailed hands-on future workshops to step through the details should there be sufficient interest. Participants should have a good level of computer skills and will be required to bring their own fully charged laptop with internet access (not provided by the venue or leader) – a basic data set will be provided for use on the evening prior to the workshop. Preference will be given to existing Walk Leaders then Full Members and workshop limited to 12 participants. All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Thu 6 Apr | Grade 3 M Medium pace 19km 700m total climbs | Lane Cove NP Marie Byles Commemorative Walk Stage 1: Cheltenham to Lindfield: From Marie Byles’ former home & nature reserve, Ahimsa, Cheltenham to Paddy Pallin Reserve, Lindfield, this walk is the first stage in a series to commemorate club co-founder Marie Byles, starting on her birthday. Walk follows GNW & STEP track along Lane Cove River to Fullers Bridge, then Little Blue Gum Creek, Primula Oval, Paddy Pallin Reserve, Lindfield Station. Map: STEP Walking Tracks of the Lane Cove Valley All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Thu 6 Apr | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 19km 400m total climbs | Sydney Harbour Taronga Zoo To Manly: Our annual moonlight walk. Experience the sun setting over Sydney Harbour and a bush walk under a full moon. Starting in the mid to late afternoon the walk will take us through Bradley’s Head, Clifton Gardens, Balmoral Beach to a sunset at Clontarf. Under a full moon the walk will continue to Manly for a moonlight ferry trip back to Circular Quay. All participants must carry a torch. Rest stops at Chowder Bay & Clontarf. Numbers strictly limited. Map: Sydney Harbour All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sun 9 Apr | Grade 5 M LTW Medium pace 12km 450m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP Donna's trk via Grose river to Wentworth cave: From Pattersons ridge fire trail we take an unmarked route to the Grose river and then down stream to Wentworth cave, Return via Donna track. Half of this walk will be off track with steep scrambling through a variety of cliff lines. Joint walk with All Nations Bushwalkers. Joint walk with All Nations. Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Mon 10 Apr | Social | Kirribilli Club Monthly club lunch : Reintroducing the Bush Club monthly lunch at the Kirribilli Club. Open to all members and a great opportunity for retired walkers to catch up on club news and meet up with other members. Seniors menu has 9 meals to choose from plus a dessert and coffee or tea for $30. No need to book - simply check in at reception as a guest and move to the restaurant on level 1. The club is about 5 minute walk from Milsons Point station All participants must be fully vaccinated (2 jabs) AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. Please carry proof when you come. |
| Mon 10 Apr | CYCLE Medium/hard grade LTW Medium pace 54km 518m total climbs | Campbelltown MacArthur Stn to Glenfield Stn via Mnt Annan Gdns, Oran Park & Fig Farm : Cycling out in Greater Western Sydney. Starting at MacArthur Stn - Narellan Rd - Mnt Annan Gdns - Oran Park - Fig Farm - Camden Valley Way - Glenfield Stn. On shared paths / cycleways. Plenty of stops. Suitable for all bike types. Map: Campbelltown E Bike cyclists are NOT covered by the Bush Club insurance. It is recommended E Bike cyclists should obtain their own insurance prior to participating in Bush Club cycling activites All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Thu 13 Apr | Committee Meeting | Bush Club Committee Meeting, 4:30pm, Thornton Room Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy St, Kirribilli |
| Mon 17 Apr | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 13km 375m total climbs | Mt Kuring-gai Chase NP Cowan to Brooklyn: Cowan to Brooklyn via Jerusalem Bay: Cowan to Brooklyn is part of the Great North Walk starting from Cowan Station and ending at Brooklyn (Hawkesbury River Station). Some fire trail walking towards the end. Map: Cowan All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sat 22 Apr | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 19km 600m total climbs | Manly Dam Reserve and Sydney Harbour NP Marie Byles Commemorative Walk Stage 3 Seaforth Oval to Manly: Seaforth Oval, Bantry Reserve, Wildflower Walk, Heritage Walk to Dam Wall, Mermaid Pool, Nature Walk, Bantry Bay, Burnt Bridge Creek walkway, streets to Graham St stairway, Clontarf Beach, harbourside walk to Manly. Delightful wetlands, harbour views, plenty of heritage. Map: Manly Dam Reserve, STEP Please don’t come feel unwell . Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Mon 24 Apr | Grade 1 Unhurried pace 9km Minor climbs | Chippendale to Woolloomooloo Hidden Sydney Part 2: A short walk of about 3 hours including morning tea. It is mostly street walking, but one that takes you into places in Sydney that few would know. We catch a glimpse of the empires of Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine. We see where they lived and learn of the notorious Razor Gangs who battled for control of the criminal underworld. Included are some hidden streets which despite their dubious past, are simply delightful. We will finish in the Botanical Gardens for lunch. Map: Sydney UBD Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Sun 30 Apr to Fri 5 May | Grade 3 Unhurried pace 15km 400m total climbs | Central West NSW Orange in the Autumn: Expressions of interest are invited for a great 4 days of walking in the beautiful Central West of NSW. The group will be based in shared self contained accommodation at the base of Mt Canobolas, 14 kms from Orange. We arrive at our accommodation on Sunday afternoon and depart the following Friday morning. The cost of $360 covers 5 nights accommodation and 4 evening meals. Extra money may be needed to cover the cost of petrol. Club cars will be used on walks and preference will be given to people who are prepared to use their cars to transport members to and from the walks. The full amount, $360, will need to be paid by November 10th 2022 and no refund will be given unless the leaders can find a suitable replacement. All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
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| Sat 6 May to Sat 13 May | Commercial trip Unhurried pace 10km 200m total climbs | Lord Howe Island May Bushwalking on Lord Howe 2023 #1: Lord Howe Island is considered as the Garden of Eden between Australia and New Zealand. On our tour, we will have Ian Hutton as our local guide to not only show us the best of Lord Howe, but also to share his expert knowledge about the plants, birds, geology, history and conservation of the island. Ian is the museum curator, author of 12 books and 50 scientific papers. The tour includes lectures, guided bushwalks, low tide reef walks and night walks. You can also enjoy your own walks, cycling, snorkelling or golfing. The trip package includes flights, accommodation and meals. Joint walk with other bushwalking clubs. Club insurance does not apply to this commercial trip. Detailed trip plan is available upon request. Map: Lord Howe Island All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sat 6 May to Sat 13 May | Grade 4 M LTW Medium pace 72km 2470m total climbs | Kosciuszko NP Guthega circuit pack walk via various huts with day walk to Jagungal: Starting at Guthega we ascend to Guthega trig, follow the ridge to Concet Stevens Pass and across the Rolling Grounds to Dicky Cooper Bogong, then to Tin Hut, Mawsons Hut, optional day trip to Mt Jagungal (478m ascent descent 22km return), Whites River Hut and return to Guthega over the Rolling Grounds. Start and finish days are travel days with accommodation at each end of the walk at lodge at Smiggin Holes. On and off track, snow grass, wet creek crossings. Tent required. Map: Jagungal, Geehi and Perisher All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sat 6 May | Grade 5 M Medium pace 10km 300m total climbs | Ben Bullen SF Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point: Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for the future generations. Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other features. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. Joint walk with SBW, NPA, UBMBC. Map: Ben Bullen, Cullen Bullen Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Sun 7 May | Grade 5 M LTW Medium pace 12km 450m total climbs | Ku-ring Gai NP Berowra to Want spur via Shark Rock ridge: From Berowra we follow a faint pad that leads to the Shark rock engraving site. From here we head off track to reach a view point at the end of Want spur. Views from here to Cottage Point and Cowan Creek. Return the same way. Joint walk with All Nations Bushwalkers. Joint walk with All Nations. Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Sat 13 May to Sat 20 May | Commercial trip Unhurried pace 10km 200m total climbs | Lord Howe Island May Bushwalking on Lord Howe 2023 #2: Lord Howe Island is considered as the Garden of Eden between Australia and New Zealand. On our tour, we will have Ian Hutton as our local guide to not only show us the best of Lord Howe, but also to share his expert knowledge about the plants, birds, geology, history and conservation of the island. Ian is the museum curator, author of 12 books and 50 scientific papers. The tour includes lectures, guided bushwalks, low tide reef walks and night walks. You can also enjoy your own walks, cycling, snorkelling or golfing. The trip package includes flights, accommodation and meals. Joint walk with other bushwalking clubs. Club insurance does not apply to this commercial trip. Detailed trip plan is available upon request. Map: Lord Howe Island All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Late May to Mid Jun | Grade 4 & 5 Unhurried pace 125km 2500m total climbs | West MacDonnell NP Chewings Range: Expressions of interest are invited for a 15 day full-pack walk (one food drop) in the remote western section of the Chewings Range (approx. 200km west of Alice Springs) with spectacular views, amazing gorges and waterholes. Our planned route will include Spencer Gorge – Giles Yard Spring – Portals Gorge – Upper Giles Spring – Mt Giles (side trip) – Ormiston Gorge (food drop) – Bowmans Gap – Letterbox Gorge – Canyon of Defiance - Ormiston Gorge plus much more. The planned route may vary subject to Remote Walking Permit approval from NT Parks. Previous multi-day walk experience is a must. This walk is entirely off-track in an arid environment with some parts being steep, rocky and rough where you will be required to carry up to 7 days food and possible water carries depending on recent rainfall. One high camp planned. Walk is partly exploratory for the Leader. Party limit = 8. Map: West MacDonnell NP – Maps 1 & 2 - 1:100,000 All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Mon 18 Sep to Fri 22 Sep | CYCLE Mixed Grades Medium pace 45-55km per day | Cowra Cycling – Cowra, Central West, NSW : This is a THREE DAY cycle. Three different routes to/and from our base in Cowra. Cycles will be on sealed roads. Daily cycle distance will vary between 45km and 55km (subject to change). Accommodation (4 nights) will be arranged in Cowra. Cars + bike racks needed for the drive to Cowra. Hybrid or Road bikes recommended. Limited numbers. Expressions of interest sought. Map: Cowra E Bike cyclists are NOT covered by the Bush Club insurance. It is recommended E Bike cyclists should obtain their own insurance prior to participating in Bush Club cycling activites All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sun 15 Oct to Sun 29 Oct | Grade 3 & 4 Unhurried pace Typical day: 16km-20km 800m total climbs | South Korea South Korea Autumn Leaves: Invigorating cool autumn weather, maple and gingko autumn leaves highly likely, World Heritage Buddhist temples, relaxing hot springs, exotic foods and alcohols, cheap hiking gear. Hotels and B&Bs. No huts, no tents, no sleeping bags. Grade 3 and 4 day walks. All on track. No creek crossings. Minimal rock scrambling. Day packs only. Typical day walk will be 16-20 km, ascent 800m, same descent, steep sections most days. Estimated cost for food, accommodation, land transport, entry fees is about $150/day per person twin share or double. Plus alcohol, plus international air fare. Single rooms may be available for a supplement. Meet in Gangneung City (North East Coast near Odaesan NP) on afternoon of Sunday 15 October 2023. Trip ends in Seoul on morning of Sunday 29 October 2023. This is an overseas trip, so the normal insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants to arrange own international air travel and travel insurance. Party limit 10. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Korean National Parks Service All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sun 5 Nov to Mon 13 Nov | Grade 3 Unhurried pace Typical day: 15km 500m total climbs | Hong Kong Hong Kong - Green Hills, Sandy Beaches, Glorious Food: Expressions of interest sought. Hong Kong is 75% undeveloped hilly countryside with National Parks, green hills and sandy beaches. You can walk it on day trips from your comfortable hotel in bustling downtown Kowloon using cheap transport. November climate is usually cool and dry. Day walks (Grade 3) on MacLehose Trail, Sai Kung Country Park, Lantau Peak, Lamma Island, Hong Kong Island, Ma On Shan Country Park. Typical day walk will be 15 km, ascent 500m, same descent. All on track. No creek crossings. No rock scrambling. Moderate pace. All walks finish long before the shops and restaurants close. No packing and unpacking - stay in the same hotel the whole week. Estimated cost for food, accommodation, land transport, is about $180/day per person twin share or double. Plus alcohol, plus international air fare. Single supplement available on request. Non-walking partners are welcome, irrespective of whether they are Club members or not. They will stay in the same accommodation. But they will need to organise their own activities during the day. This is an overseas trip, so the normal insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants to arrange own international air travel and travel insurance. Group limit 14. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Peter Spurrier, The Serious Hiker's Guide to Hong Kong All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sun 17 Dec 23 to Mon 15 Jan 24 | Grade 2, 3 & 4 Unhurried pace km TBA | Victoria Mallee & Grampians 4WD & Bushwalking adventure: Expressions of Interest sought. A four week adventure including plenty of opportunity for walking. It will operate as a tag-along (self-drive convoy) 4WD trip with new locations on most days. You may camp, attach a vehicle camper (preferred) or tow an off-road camper-trailer. Mallee country, visiting Murray-Sunset NP, Big Desert Wilderness Park & Wyperfeld NP featuring a vast desert with saltbush flats and grassland plains scattered with sand dunes and the famous Pink Lakes are outstanding subjects for photography, with large numbers of emus, kangaroos, native birds, attractive woodlands and colourful spring wildflower displays. Followed by: The Grampians NP, spectacular mountain peaks and dramatic rock formations feature picturesque waterfalls, panoramic views and fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. Dramatic lookouts and a network of excellent walking tracks. Joint adventure with the NPA.Travel guides available - (request by email to leader). Strict limit on vehicle numbers All participants must be fully vaccinated AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. Please carry proof on the walk. |
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| March 2023 | ||
| Tue 21 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km 200m total climbs | Lane Cove NP Gordon to North Ryde via Blackbutt Track, GNW, and Riverside Track: This is a pretty walk which starts at Gordon Station. We will walk through a few streets before picking up Blackbutt Creek Track. We will cross Lady Game Drive, and then follow the overgrown pipeline track to join the Great North Walk until De Burghs Bridge. We will follow Riverside Walk to Chatswood Weir, then rejoin GNW into Fairyland, and finally follow some minor tracks to finish at North Ryde Station. A small part of the walk is on overgrown tracks. Map: Parramatta River All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Tue 21 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km 175m total climbs | Botany Bay NP & Cronulla SP Kurnell to Cronulla: This is another nice coastal walk with great views through the area where Captain Cook first visited in 1770. We will meet at Cronulla Station and then catch a bus to Kurnell before walking around Cape Solander and the Kurnell Penninsula visiting both Botany Cove and Bait Harbour. We then walk along the five beaches to Cronulla. We then have the option of walking around the Cronulla Peninsula and Gunnamatta Bay and back into Cronulla adding approx. 5km however will decide on the day. Party limit = 16. All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Wed 22 Mar | Grade 3 Unhurried pace 16km 200m total climbs | Northern Beaches Pacific Adventure Walk 2 - Mona Vale Beach to Manly Wharf: next in the series "Barrenjoey Lighthouse to Wollongong Harbour" Turimetta Head, Long Reef, Dee Why Headland, McKillop Park, Wormhole Tunnel Map: Street maps All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Thu 23 Mar | Grade 2 Medium pace 8km Relatively flat, some steps and muddy in sections | Roseville Two Creeks Track then lunch at Echo on Marina cafe : 10am to 1pm. This walk is out and back beside Gordon Creek to Middle Harbour and continuing along Middle Harbour from/to Echo Point Park /Roseville Bridge. Along the way you will see post-war cobbled tracks and stonework, views of mangrove forests, salt marsh and sweeping water vistas and vegetation communities ranging from moist gullies to Sydney sandstone gully bushland. Then lunch 1pm at "Echo on Marina" cafe in Roseville Chase Joint walk with SBW. Map: Roseville Chase Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Thu 23 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km 660m total climbs | Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Cowan to Berowra: A shortish walk along the Great North Walk track with a few ups and downs and some nice ridge top walking. Great views over Berowra Waters and lovely bushland throughout. Public transport at both ends. Party limit = 12. Map: Cowan 1:25,000 All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Thu 23 Mar | Social | Leaders Function Invitations have been sent to all those elgible to attend |
| Fri 24 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 17km 320m total climbs | Lower Blue Mountains Blaxland-Warrimoo Loop via Florabella Pass: From Blaxland we walk north of the Great Western Highway along the Cripple Creek Fire Trail and Sun Valley Fire Trail to Warrimoo, cross the highway and follow the Florabella Pass trail back to Blaxland. Some rough sections, steep ascents and descents, and ~2k of streets through Warrimoo. Map: Springwood 9030-4S All participants must be fully vaccinated (2 jabs) AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sat 25 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 20km 400m total climbs | Sydney Harbour Foreshore Taronga Zoo to Manly: A very picturesque walk meandering around Sydney Harbour foreshore from Taronga Zoo to Manly with public transport at both ends. Great harbour views throughout walking mainly along well graded bush tracks and a few short stretches along residential streets. Public transport at both ends. Party limit = 12. Map: Parramatta River & Sydney Heads 1:25,000 All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Sat 25 Mar | Grade 3 Unhurried pace 7km 100m total climbs | Wollemi NP Deep Pass Canyon and Split Rock: Deep Pass Canyon on Nayook brook offers the adventurous type some real fun whilst following its length with some superb swimming holes along the way. As this trip involves negotiating various fixed ropes,and climbing up cascades ,all participants should be ok with heights and be relatvely agile! There is no compulsary swims and wetsuits are not required. Joint walk with NPA. Map: rock Hill Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Sat 25 Mar | Grade 4 M LTW Medium pace 14km 500m total climbs | Brisbane Water NP Spion Kop from Woy Woy Bay, & Koolewong Ridge: Woy Woy Bay, Phegans Lookout, Scotts Ck, Skull Rock, off track climb to ridge, Spion Kop & beyond, Waterfall Ck, Anvil Rock, Koolewong Ridge, Cathedral Cave, Honeycomb Caves, Parks Bay, Woy Woy Station. Bus from Woy Woy Station at the start. Spectacular water views, rock formations, waterfalls. Tracks, trails, abt 1km off-track section to Spion Kop – gaiters recommended. Map: Gosford All participants must be fully vaccinated (2 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sat 25 Mar | Grade 5 M LTW Medium pace 16km 400m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP Leura- Copeland Pass Circuit: Leura Station- Leura Cascades-Lindeman Pass-Copeland Pass-Sublime Point Lookout-Clifftop Track-Leura Superb views, waterfalls, rainforest. Combines two rugged historic passes. Rough sections of track. Rope assisted ascent Copeland Pass to Sublime Point Lookout. Some exposure. Steep ascent 200 metres. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Katoomba All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sun 26 Mar | Grade 4 M Unhurried pace 20km 390m total climbs | Royal National Park Waterfall to Palona Cave via Forest Path and return: A delightful walk from Waterfall including a short section of the Uloola trail, Couranga Track, the Forest Path loop, Lady Carrington Drive, track to Palona Cave and then return to Waterfall. A mixture of bush tracks and firetrail, eucalyptus forest and rainforest. Mostly shady. A sandy crossing of the Hacking River, exposed tree roots and boulders on eroded, steep sections of track, possibility of leeches in some areas Map: Otford and Appin All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Tue 28 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 18km 600m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP Grand Canyon and Cliff Top Track: A scenic walk featuring spectacular lookouts, waterfalls, and a cool fern covered gorge, Starting at Blackheath Station we will head to along the Braeside Fire Trail to Neates Glen, and then follow the Grand Canyon Track. From Evans Lookout we'll then walk along the Cliff top track to Govetts Leap before returning to Blackheath Station via Popes Glen Track. This walk includes significant elevation, so requires a reasonable level of fitness. Map: Blackheath All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Tue 28 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 20km 600m total climbs | Brisbane Water NP Wondabyne to Woy Woy: A nice walk through Brisbane Waters NP starting at Wondabyne Station and meandering through to Woy Woy via Mt Wondabyne. Mostly bush track and management trail with some ups and downs however street walking at the Woy Woy end. A few minor creek crossings and possible damp track sections. Public transport at both ends. Map: Gosford & Broken Bay 1:25,000 All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Wed 29 Mar | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 13km 350m total climbs | Berowra Regional Park Hornsby to Thornleigh via Refuge Rock: Start from Hornsby Station. Some street walking to start of GNW track. Follow GNW track before descending to cross Berowra Creek and then climb to Refuge Rock. From here a mix of bush tracks and firetrails to the Jungo and back to Thornleigh Station. Map: Hornsby All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Thu 30 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 19km 350m total climbs | Berowra Valley NP Thornleigh - Refuge Rock - Stringbark Creek - Thornleigh: Thornleigh to Refuge Rock circuit: Thornleigh Station to Refuge Rock via GNW. Return via Calicoma Trail, Lambe Trail, Pecan Trail, Blackwattle Trail, GNW Stringybark Ridge with side trip to a waterfall on Zig Zag creek. Fire trails, bush tracks and some street walking. Several creek crossings. A number of minor ascents. Map: Hornsby All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Thu 30 Mar | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km 660m total climbs | Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Cowan to Berowra: A shortish walk along the Great North Walk track with a few ups and downs and some nice ridge top walking. Great views over Berowra Waters and lovely bushland throughout. Public transport at both ends. Map: Cowan 1:25,000 All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Fri 31 Mar | Grade 3 Unhurried pace 11km 400m total climbs | Sydney Harbour Pacific Adventure walk 3 - Manly Wharf to Balmoral Beach: next in the series "Barrenjoey Lighthouse to Wollongong Harbour" We will visit Dobroyd Head, Aboriginal engravings, Clontarf Reserve, Spit Bridge, Chinaman's Beach Map: Street maps All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. |
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| Sat 1 Apr | Grade 3 M Medium pace 21km 640m total climbs | Brisbane Water NP Wondabyne to Woy Woy via The Hieroglyphs: A nice walk through Brisbane Waters NP starting at Wondabyne Station and meandering through to Woy Woy via the Great North Walk, Piles Creek and Kariong with a side trip to view the “hieroglyphs”. Mostly bush track and management trail with some ups and downs and a little street walking at the Woy Woy end. A few minor creek crossings to negotiate. Public transport at both ends. Map: Gosford & Broken Bay 1:25,000 All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Sat 1 Apr | Grade 5 M Medium pace 10km 400m total climbs | Mugii Murum-ban Suspended Barbican Traverse: This unique area, part of the Gardens of Stone region, has an active coal mine underneath it. Find out why it must be better protected for future generations. Park cars on the Genowlan Mountain Trail, walk to Genowlan Trig. From there, head south east to the cliff line and follow it north east. Descend at around GR 265 319 below the cliffs, then traverse south west and enter Suspended Barbican from the northeastern side. Walk through Suspended Barbican, descend on the southwestern side and climb through Ultimate Chute to regain the cliff tops. From here, walk back to the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Joint walk with SBW, NPA, UBMBC. Map: Glen Alice, Ben Bullen Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Mon 3 Apr | Grade 1 Unhurried pace 7km Minor climbs | Sydney City and The Rocks Hidden Sydney Part 1: An amble through some of Sydney’s historical and lesser-known attractions with a brief commentary and plenty of opportunity for participant input, cappuccinos and cakes. Find out why N.S.W.’s breast is exposed above the GPO and where a cat left footprints in Macquarie Street and discover a host of other irresistible and sometimes amusing trivia about our city. Map: Sydney UBD Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Wed 5 Apr Evening | Training | Ashfield RSL Introduction to DIY Topographic Maps: Have you have ever planned a walk in an area that has poor map coverage (eg only 1:100k or 1:250k maps available) or there are simply too many maps to purchase for a potential once-off walk ? If so, there is a fairly straight forward approach to creating your own topographic maps customised to your specific requirements using freely available software and data. The aim of this evening is to provide a basic introduction for an approach to creating your own customised topographic maps with a view to offering more detailed hands-on future workshops to step through the details should there be sufficient interest. Participants should have a good level of computer skills and will be required to bring their own fully charged laptop with internet access (not provided by the venue or leader) – a basic data set will be provided for use on the evening prior to the workshop. Preference will be given to existing Walk Leaders then Full Members and workshop limited to 12 participants. All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Thu 6 Apr | Grade 3 M Medium pace 19km 700m total climbs | Lane Cove NP Marie Byles Commemorative Walk Stage 1: Cheltenham to Lindfield: From Marie Byles’ former home & nature reserve, Ahimsa, Cheltenham to Paddy Pallin Reserve, Lindfield, this walk is the first stage in a series to commemorate club co-founder Marie Byles, starting on her birthday. Walk follows GNW & STEP track along Lane Cove River to Fullers Bridge, then Little Blue Gum Creek, Primula Oval, Paddy Pallin Reserve, Lindfield Station. Map: STEP Walking Tracks of the Lane Cove Valley All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Thu 6 Apr | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 19km 400m total climbs | Sydney Harbour Taronga Zoo To Manly: Our annual moonlight walk. Experience the sun setting over Sydney Harbour and a bush walk under a full moon. Starting in the mid to late afternoon the walk will take us through Bradley’s Head, Clifton Gardens, Balmoral Beach to a sunset at Clontarf. Under a full moon the walk will continue to Manly for a moonlight ferry trip back to Circular Quay. All participants must carry a torch. Rest stops at Chowder Bay & Clontarf. Numbers strictly limited. Map: Sydney Harbour All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sun 9 Apr | Grade 5 M LTW Medium pace 12km 450m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP Donna's trk via Grose river to Wentworth cave: From Pattersons ridge fire trail we take an unmarked route to the Grose river and then down stream to Wentworth cave, Return via Donna track. Half of this walk will be off track with steep scrambling through a variety of cliff lines. Joint walk with All Nations Bushwalkers. Joint walk with All Nations. Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Mon 10 Apr | Social | Kirribilli Club Monthly club lunch : Reintroducing the Bush Club monthly lunch at the Kirribilli Club. Open to all members and a great opportunity for retired walkers to catch up on club news and meet up with other members. Seniors menu has 9 meals to choose from plus a dessert and coffee or tea for $30. No need to book - simply check in at reception as a guest and move to the restaurant on level 1. The club is about 5 minute walk from Milsons Point station All participants must be fully vaccinated (2 jabs) AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. Please carry proof when you come. |
| Mon 10 Apr | CYCLE Medium/hard grade LTW Medium pace 54km 518m total climbs | Campbelltown MacArthur Stn to Glenfield Stn via Mnt Annan Gdns, Oran Park & Fig Farm : Cycling out in Greater Western Sydney. Starting at MacArthur Stn - Narellan Rd - Mnt Annan Gdns - Oran Park - Fig Farm - Camden Valley Way - Glenfield Stn. On shared paths / cycleways. Plenty of stops. Suitable for all bike types. Map: Campbelltown E Bike cyclists are NOT covered by the Bush Club insurance. It is recommended E Bike cyclists should obtain their own insurance prior to participating in Bush Club cycling activites All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Thu 13 Apr | Committee Meeting | Bush Club Committee Meeting, 4:30pm, Thornton Room Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy St, Kirribilli |
| Mon 17 Apr | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 13km 375m total climbs | Mt Kuring-gai Chase NP Cowan to Brooklyn: Cowan to Brooklyn via Jerusalem Bay: Cowan to Brooklyn is part of the Great North Walk starting from Cowan Station and ending at Brooklyn (Hawkesbury River Station). Some fire trail walking towards the end. Map: Cowan All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sat 22 Apr | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 19km 600m total climbs | Manly Dam Reserve and Sydney Harbour NP Marie Byles Commemorative Walk Stage 3 Seaforth Oval to Manly: Seaforth Oval, Bantry Reserve, Wildflower Walk, Heritage Walk to Dam Wall, Mermaid Pool, Nature Walk, Bantry Bay, Burnt Bridge Creek walkway, streets to Graham St stairway, Clontarf Beach, harbourside walk to Manly. Delightful wetlands, harbour views, plenty of heritage. Map: Manly Dam Reserve, STEP Please don’t come feel unwell . Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Mon 24 Apr | Grade 1 Unhurried pace 9km Minor climbs | Chippendale to Woolloomooloo Hidden Sydney Part 2: A short walk of about 3 hours including morning tea. It is mostly street walking, but one that takes you into places in Sydney that few would know. We catch a glimpse of the empires of Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine. We see where they lived and learn of the notorious Razor Gangs who battled for control of the criminal underworld. Included are some hidden streets which despite their dubious past, are simply delightful. We will finish in the Botanical Gardens for lunch. Map: Sydney UBD Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Sun 30 Apr to Fri 5 May | Grade 3 Unhurried pace 15km 400m total climbs | Central West NSW Orange in the Autumn: Expressions of interest are invited for a great 4 days of walking in the beautiful Central West of NSW. The group will be based in shared self contained accommodation at the base of Mt Canobolas, 14 kms from Orange. We arrive at our accommodation on Sunday afternoon and depart the following Friday morning. The cost of $360 covers 5 nights accommodation and 4 evening meals. Extra money may be needed to cover the cost of petrol. Club cars will be used on walks and preference will be given to people who are prepared to use their cars to transport members to and from the walks. The full amount, $360, will need to be paid by November 10th 2022 and no refund will be given unless the leaders can find a suitable replacement. All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
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| Sat 6 May to Sat 13 May | Commercial trip Unhurried pace 10km 200m total climbs | Lord Howe Island May Bushwalking on Lord Howe 2023 #1: Lord Howe Island is considered as the Garden of Eden between Australia and New Zealand. On our tour, we will have Ian Hutton as our local guide to not only show us the best of Lord Howe, but also to share his expert knowledge about the plants, birds, geology, history and conservation of the island. Ian is the museum curator, author of 12 books and 50 scientific papers. The tour includes lectures, guided bushwalks, low tide reef walks and night walks. You can also enjoy your own walks, cycling, snorkelling or golfing. The trip package includes flights, accommodation and meals. Joint walk with other bushwalking clubs. Club insurance does not apply to this commercial trip. Detailed trip plan is available upon request. Map: Lord Howe Island All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sat 6 May to Sat 13 May | Grade 4 M LTW Medium pace 72km 2470m total climbs | Kosciuszko NP Guthega circuit pack walk via various huts with day walk to Jagungal: Starting at Guthega we ascend to Guthega trig, follow the ridge to Concet Stevens Pass and across the Rolling Grounds to Dicky Cooper Bogong, then to Tin Hut, Mawsons Hut, optional day trip to Mt Jagungal (478m ascent descent 22km return), Whites River Hut and return to Guthega over the Rolling Grounds. Start and finish days are travel days with accommodation at each end of the walk at lodge at Smiggin Holes. On and off track, snow grass, wet creek crossings. Tent required. Map: Jagungal, Geehi and Perisher All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sat 6 May | Grade 5 M Medium pace 10km 300m total climbs | Ben Bullen SF Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point: Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for the future generations. Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other features. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. Joint walk with SBW, NPA, UBMBC. Map: Ben Bullen, Cullen Bullen Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Sun 7 May | Grade 5 M LTW Medium pace 12km 450m total climbs | Ku-ring Gai NP Berowra to Want spur via Shark Rock ridge: From Berowra we follow a faint pad that leads to the Shark rock engraving site. From here we head off track to reach a view point at the end of Want spur. Views from here to Cottage Point and Cowan Creek. Return the same way. Joint walk with All Nations Bushwalkers. Joint walk with All Nations. Non-vaccinated members welcome. |
| Sat 13 May to Sat 20 May | Commercial trip Unhurried pace 10km 200m total climbs | Lord Howe Island May Bushwalking on Lord Howe 2023 #2: Lord Howe Island is considered as the Garden of Eden between Australia and New Zealand. On our tour, we will have Ian Hutton as our local guide to not only show us the best of Lord Howe, but also to share his expert knowledge about the plants, birds, geology, history and conservation of the island. Ian is the museum curator, author of 12 books and 50 scientific papers. The tour includes lectures, guided bushwalks, low tide reef walks and night walks. You can also enjoy your own walks, cycling, snorkelling or golfing. The trip package includes flights, accommodation and meals. Joint walk with other bushwalking clubs. Club insurance does not apply to this commercial trip. Detailed trip plan is available upon request. Map: Lord Howe Island All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Late May to Mid Jun | Grade 4 & 5 Unhurried pace 125km 2500m total climbs | West MacDonnell NP Chewings Range: Expressions of interest are invited for a 15 day full-pack walk (one food drop) in the remote western section of the Chewings Range (approx. 200km west of Alice Springs) with spectacular views, amazing gorges and waterholes. Our planned route will include Spencer Gorge – Giles Yard Spring – Portals Gorge – Upper Giles Spring – Mt Giles (side trip) – Ormiston Gorge (food drop) – Bowmans Gap – Letterbox Gorge – Canyon of Defiance - Ormiston Gorge plus much more. The planned route may vary subject to Remote Walking Permit approval from NT Parks. Previous multi-day walk experience is a must. This walk is entirely off-track in an arid environment with some parts being steep, rocky and rough where you will be required to carry up to 7 days food and possible water carries depending on recent rainfall. One high camp planned. Walk is partly exploratory for the Leader. Party limit = 8. Map: West MacDonnell NP – Maps 1 & 2 - 1:100,000 All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. |
| Mon 18 Sep to Fri 22 Sep | CYCLE Mixed Grades Medium pace 45-55km per day | Cowra Cycling – Cowra, Central West, NSW : This is a THREE DAY cycle. Three different routes to/and from our base in Cowra. Cycles will be on sealed roads. Daily cycle distance will vary between 45km and 55km (subject to change). Accommodation (4 nights) will be arranged in Cowra. Cars + bike racks needed for the drive to Cowra. Hybrid or Road bikes recommended. Limited numbers. Expressions of interest sought. Map: Cowra E Bike cyclists are NOT covered by the Bush Club insurance. It is recommended E Bike cyclists should obtain their own insurance prior to participating in Bush Club cycling activites All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sun 15 Oct to Sun 29 Oct | Grade 3 & 4 Unhurried pace Typical day: 16km-20km 800m total climbs | South Korea South Korea Autumn Leaves: Invigorating cool autumn weather, maple and gingko autumn leaves highly likely, World Heritage Buddhist temples, relaxing hot springs, exotic foods and alcohols, cheap hiking gear. Hotels and B&Bs. No huts, no tents, no sleeping bags. Grade 3 and 4 day walks. All on track. No creek crossings. Minimal rock scrambling. Day packs only. Typical day walk will be 16-20 km, ascent 800m, same descent, steep sections most days. Estimated cost for food, accommodation, land transport, entry fees is about $150/day per person twin share or double. Plus alcohol, plus international air fare. Single rooms may be available for a supplement. Meet in Gangneung City (North East Coast near Odaesan NP) on afternoon of Sunday 15 October 2023. Trip ends in Seoul on morning of Sunday 29 October 2023. This is an overseas trip, so the normal insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants to arrange own international air travel and travel insurance. Party limit 10. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Korean National Parks Service All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sun 5 Nov to Mon 13 Nov | Grade 3 Unhurried pace Typical day: 15km 500m total climbs | Hong Kong Hong Kong - Green Hills, Sandy Beaches, Glorious Food: Expressions of interest sought. Hong Kong is 75% undeveloped hilly countryside with National Parks, green hills and sandy beaches. You can walk it on day trips from your comfortable hotel in bustling downtown Kowloon using cheap transport. November climate is usually cool and dry. Day walks (Grade 3) on MacLehose Trail, Sai Kung Country Park, Lantau Peak, Lamma Island, Hong Kong Island, Ma On Shan Country Park. Typical day walk will be 15 km, ascent 500m, same descent. All on track. No creek crossings. No rock scrambling. Moderate pace. All walks finish long before the shops and restaurants close. No packing and unpacking - stay in the same hotel the whole week. Estimated cost for food, accommodation, land transport, is about $180/day per person twin share or double. Plus alcohol, plus international air fare. Single supplement available on request. Non-walking partners are welcome, irrespective of whether they are Club members or not. They will stay in the same accommodation. But they will need to organise their own activities during the day. This is an overseas trip, so the normal insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants to arrange own international air travel and travel insurance. Group limit 14. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Peter Spurrier, The Serious Hiker's Guide to Hong Kong All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. |
| Sun 17 Dec 23 to Mon 15 Jan 24 | Grade 2, 3 & 4 Unhurried pace km TBA | Victoria Mallee & Grampians 4WD & Bushwalking adventure: Expressions of Interest sought. A four week adventure including plenty of opportunity for walking. It will operate as a tag-along (self-drive convoy) 4WD trip with new locations on most days. You may camp, attach a vehicle camper (preferred) or tow an off-road camper-trailer. Mallee country, visiting Murray-Sunset NP, Big Desert Wilderness Park & Wyperfeld NP featuring a vast desert with saltbush flats and grassland plains scattered with sand dunes and the famous Pink Lakes are outstanding subjects for photography, with large numbers of emus, kangaroos, native birds, attractive woodlands and colourful spring wildflower displays. Followed by: The Grampians NP, spectacular mountain peaks and dramatic rock formations feature picturesque waterfalls, panoramic views and fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. Dramatic lookouts and a network of excellent walking tracks. Joint adventure with the NPA.Travel guides available - (request by email to leader). Strict limit on vehicle numbers All participants must be fully vaccinated AND medical exemptions ARE allowed. Please carry proof on the walk. |