1 Nov (Sun) 2026: WATER NYMPH DELL WENTWORTH FALLS (E/M) A repeat for those who can't do midweek walks. Water Nymph Dell is a hidden treasure in the middle of suburbia. It's only about 2 km return but the track isn't maintained so some sections are somewhat eroded. But with care nearly everyone can manage. It's set in a huge natural amphitheatre with high cliffs and several waterfalls. There's also a great overhang with seats for morning tea. Swimming is also possible as this was once a Sunday picnic spot accessable by train. Afterwards we can walk around Wentworth Falls Lake where the waratahs are amazing at the moment Limit: 20. Map: Katoomba.

2 Nov (Mon) 2026: BONDI TO TAMARAMA (E, Social) Sculptures by the Sea (Final Day) Train to Bondi Junction, walk to Bondi Beach and then take your time to enjoy the sculptures. Bring morning tea & lunch or options to buy. Walk distance 4km or 6km if you choose to walk back to Bondi Junction station Limit: 12. Map: Bondi.

4 Nov (Wed) 2026: WINMALEE (E-M) Morning walk in Shaws Swamp: An easy paced walk through pleasant bushland which contains some impressive blue gums and angophoras. Total walk distance, depending on options we take, around 4kms. Cumulative descent/ascent around 150m. We will encounter some loose leaf litter on the initial descent and a small section of rock scrambling on the way out. Limit: 10. Map: Springwood.

5 Nov (Thu) 2026: KINGS PARK ROUSE HILL BELLA VISTA (M) Bike Ride Loop No.8B A 5hr circuit suitable for road bikes following mostly cycle ways and a few back roads , distance approx 45km with only a few short hills. Morning Tea at The Ponds Cafe and Lunch at Norwest Ribs and Burgers Limit: 15. Map: Google Maps.

5 Nov (Thu) 2026: LANDCARE NORTH LEURA (E) Join Blue Mountains council for a morning of landcare on the beautiful Brahma Kumaris property on Mt Hay Rd. Often we work on weeds in or along the pretty creek. This flows into Govetts Creek and hence into the National Park and eventually down to the Grose River. All instruction and equipment supplied. Morning tea supplied in the gorgeous Stone Cottage and you can stay for a yummy vegetarian complimentary lunch as well Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba.

7 Nov (Sat) 2026: GLENBROOK GORGE (M) Rockhop and swim down Glenbrook Gorge to Glenbrook Creek's junction with Nepean River. Time to enjoy the deep pool at the end. Exit the gorge via Mt Portal (100m ascent) and continue to Tunnel View Lookout where we will re-enter the gorge to exit via the Gorge Walking Track. Approx 9kms. Limit: 8. Map: Penrith .

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11 Nov (Wed) 2026: NORTH BLACKHEATH PULPIT ROCK (E) Check out the newly reopened and revamped Pulpit Rock Lookout by walking to it from Govetts Leap via the pretty cliff walk passing Horseshoe Falls and amazing views. About 3.5 km with quite a few steps as the track goes up and down depite being a cliff top walk. Afterwards we'll drive to the end of the road to the Eroded Sandstone Cave and then Anvil Rock Lookout which is one of the best 360 degree lookouts in the mountains. Limit: 16. Map: Katoomba.

14 Nov (Sat) 2026: DUMBANO TUNNELS (E-M) I HAVE NOW PUT A REPEAT OF THIS WALK ON 18 NOV. because there are too many booked on 14th. If you can come on 18th instead just book on to that walk and I will cancel you from this walk. I’m chasing Waratahs and there should be heaps in the area. If not, the area has enough interest anyhow. - rock pagodas, camp cave, the “tunnels“ and fabulous scenery. Only about 7km walk in total but it is almost all off-track and you will get wet at least to your knees. Involves a bit of rock scrambling as well and some up and down 50 – 70m hills. We will need AWD/tough 2WD to access the start from Newnes Plateau. I have space for 4 in my AWD but we will probably need another vehicle. Limit: 8. Map: Wollangambe.

14 Nov (Sat) 2026: HAWKESBURY HEIGHTS (M) Shaws Creek Swimming Holes: From the end of Booker Road, Hawkesbury Heights, a short walk takes you to a shaded and picturesque natural rock pool on Shaws Creek. There is also a camping cave nearby to explore. Depending on weather conditions we may also have the opportunity to visit some other swimming spots a kilometer or so up the creek. Although the walk in is only a kilometer the last 300 meters is steep. Limit: 12. Map: Springwood.

15 Nov (Sun) 2026: LANDCARE SPRINGWOOD (E) Spend the morning giving back to our beautiful bush. Just come whenever you can even if it's only once or twice a year. Bland Rd is right at the head of Birdwood Gully so weeds we remove from here will benefit the whole creek system down to the Grose River. We're mainly removing privet - big, medium and small to allow the lovely native ferns and trees to grow. It's led by council worker Tracy Abbas who provides tuition and equipment. We've been here for a year now and the difference is incredible. I've personally pulled up or cut and painted 1000s of privet. Council have allocated money to fix up the storm water drain, catch rubbish coming down from the highway and stabilize the creek line. Soon we can start planting as well. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

15 Nov (Sun) 2026: LINDEN (H) Upper Glenbrook Creek - This walk is into a shady and beautiful part of the creek, starting and finishing in Linden. This walk is an attempt to reach an elusive rock formation I saw on a club walk once, which is up a smaller creek that runs into Glenbrook Creek. 13kms, fast-paced to cover as much ground as possible. See if the waterfall at Club Med is running. You will get wet or have fun trying not to! Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

18 Nov (Wed) 2026: DUMBANO TUNNELS (E-M) THIS IS A REPEAT OF THE WALK I'M DOING ON SAT 14th, because there are way too many booked on 14th. If you are booked on the 14th and can come on 18th instead, just book on this walk and I'll cancel you from the 14th. I’m chasing Waratahs and there should be heaps in the area. If not, the area has enough interest anyhow - rock pagodas, camp cave, the “tunnels“ and fabulous scenery. Only about 7km walk in total but it is almost all off-track and you will get wet at least to your knees. Involves a bit of rock scrambling as well and some up and down 50 – 70m hills. We will need AWD/tough 2WD to access the start from Newnes Plateau. I have space for 4 in my AWD which will make it but we will probably need one more vehicle. Limit: 8. Map: Wollangambe.

19 Nov (Thu) 2026: GREENWICH; WAVERTON (E-M) CITY RAMBLE - GREENWICH POINT, MANNS POINT, BERRY ISLAND: From Circular Quay we will take the Cockatoo Island ferry, alighting at Greenwich Point wharf. There will then be the option of a swim at Greenwich Baths (if you don't fancy getting wet just have some morning tea there). We then head on to a Manns Point lookout; back through Greenwich Point and then on to Berry Island. From there we walk along the foreshore to Oyster Cove before reaching Balls Head Road, which will take us to Waverton station and the train home. During the walk we will enjoy harbour views with both westerly and easterly aspects; varied costal vegetation, including one section of mangroves; some aboriginal rock art and some impressive private homes, reflecting various architectural styles. Total walk distance is around 6.5km with close to 200m cumulative ascent. (If anyone wanted a bigger day, they could include Balls Head - this would add 3 to 4kms to walk distance). The walk is partly on suburban streets and partly on tracks. There is one steepish descent on slightly uneven rock steps, as well as some stair climbing. Limit: 15. Map: Parramatta River.

21 Nov (Sat) 2026: WINDSOR (E-M, Kayak) Kayak from Windsor towards Nth Richmond on the Hawkesbury River. 12-15kms with the incoming tide and return on the outgoing tide. We will stop for morning tea somewhere along the banks of the river before returning to Windsor. Must have your own hard shell kayak and PFD. Bring Morning tea/lunch. Limit: 8. Map: Windsor.

21-22 Nov (Sat - Sun) 2026: WESTERN CREEK EXPLORE (M-Exp) We’ll walk west in from Martin’s Lookout to our campsite at the junction of Western and Sassafras Creeks. 1.5km Donning daypacks, we’ll head up through Shark’s Head Cave to Lost World Lookout. There is a slot to navigate and a bit of climbing which might need a hand line to navigate. After following the Lost World trail briefly, we head west to try and find a route down to Western Creek. I did a brief explore of the creek and it is a wide cool creek with lots of good rock hopping. We’ll aim to follow the creek back to our campsite. 4km explore. If we can’t get to the creek this way, we may need to return the way we came and then do an up and back instead, but it would be good to find a circuit route if possible. A slow start on Sunday with a swim at a waterhole in Sassafras Creek before heading up the Eastern approach to Martin’s LO. 4km. Should be out early afternoon. 100m ascent/descent to campsite and 170m ascent for explore. Limit: 10. Map: Springwood 1:25000.

22 Nov (Sun) 2026: DEVILS HOLE NORTH KATOOMBA (M) After a quick look at Cahills Lookout and Boars Head, we'll head down Devils Hole to the level of the old tracks below the cliffs. This track was once a properly constructed track but it hasn't been maintained. However it's still quite doable with a slow pace and care and is really worth the effort. It descends down a canyon-like slot between the cliffs with rocks lodged above making it look like a hole and it feels like you're entering a cool lost world. I think it's wonderful. Once on the level track, we'll head left and negoiate a way past the waterfall to continue to the bottom of the old Waterboard Ladders. Return the same way. Distance is probably not more than 3 km but it feels longer. Limit: 12. Map: Katoomba.

27 Nov (Fri) 2026: FIREFLIES IN SPRINGWOOD (E) Meeting at 8 pm at the end of Bednal Rd with torches, we walk less than a km down into Birdwood Gully to wonder at the fireflies doing their mating dance. It's like fairy land. When they've finished the glowworms have lit up so we walk down the creek a little to Madeleine Glen. Limit: 16. Map: SPRINGWOOD.

28 Nov (Sat) 2026: NORTH SPRINGWOOD MAGIC FIREFLY AND GLOWWORM WALK (E) Please note that this walk is very full. If possible, book in the day before, 27th when I'm doing the same thing. Meeting at 8 pm at the end of Bednal Rd with torches, we walk less than a km down into Birdwood Gully to wonder at the fireflies doing their mating dance. It's like fairy land. When they've finished the glowworms have lit up so we walk down the creek a little to Madeleine Glen. Less than 2 km return but sheer magic. Limit: 20. Map: Springwood.

28 Nov (Sat) 2026: OATLEY (E) Easy walks/swim/lunch: Oatley Point (the Great Fishermans Rock), Oatley Park, Como Pub. Oatley Point is a small reserve with river views and shell midden. Oatley Park is a preserved peninsula with walking and safe swimming. Como Pub accessed by walking bridge across the river. Drive takes about 1 hr 15 mins from Springwood to Oatley, if traffic is flowing. Limit: 12. Map: UBD.

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29 Nov (Sun) 2026: SOUTH SPRINGWOOD WITH SWIMMING (E/M) An afternoon walk down Batman Track to Magdela Creek and beautiful Magdela Falls which we'll visit by scrambling up the creek a short way. Optional. Then we'll continue down past The Blue Pool and Martins Falls with its amazing ironstone stalictites. Once we reach Glenbrook Creek, we'll continue down it until we reach a sandy beach with great swimming holes and rocks to jump off or laze on. We'll spend as long as people wish before heading up to Martins Lookout, where we'll have put some cars. About 6 km round walk. The walk is basically easy but Batman Track is not maintained. Limit: 16. Map: Springwood.

3 Dec (Thu) 2026: LANDCARE NORTH LEURA (E) Join Blue Mountains council for a morning of landcare on the beautiful Brahma Kumaris property on Mt Hay Rd. Often we work on weeds in or along the pretty creek. This flows into Govetts Creek and hence into the National Park and eventually down to the Grose River. All instruction and equipment supplied. Morning tea supplied in the gorgeous Stone Cottage and you can stay for a yummy vegetarian complimentary lunch as well Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba.

5 Dec (Sat) 2026: WILSON PARK LAWSON (Social) Annual Christmas party with presentation of awards. Details to come out in the Blue Mountaineer closer to the event. Limit: 80. Map: Katoomba.

6 Dec (Sun) 2026: CRAYFISH POOL GLENBROOK NP (M) A nice walk to a lovely swimming hole, waterfall and beach in the Glenbrook NP. About 3 km return with some scrambly sections but nothing that most people can't manage with help and care. Spend as long down there as we wish. Afterwards we can drive out to Nepean Gorge Lookout which is a short 1 km reurn with great views up and down the Nepean River if there's enough interest. Limit: 16. Map: Glenbrook.

16 Dec (Wed) 2026: ESKINE CREEK GLENBROOK NP (E) An easy summer walk down the Jack Evans track to Eskine Creek where there are great swimming opportunities. Bring something Christmassy to share for morning tea. We can go up or down the creek a little to explore or just laze on rocks. Less than 3 km return. Limit: 20. Map: Glenbrook NP.

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19 Dec (Sat) 2026: NORTH BLACKHEATH TO PULPIT ROCK (E) A repeat for those you can't do midweek. Check out the newly reopened and revamped Pulpit Rock Lookout by walking to it from Govetts Leap via the pretty cliff walk passing Horseshoe Falls and amazing views. About 3.5 km with quite a few steps as the track goes up and down depite being a cliff top walk. Afterwards we'll drive to the end of the road to the Eroded Sandstone Cave and then Anvil Rock Lookout which is one of the best 360 degree lookouts in the mountains Limit: 16. Map: Katoomba.

20 Dec (Sun) 2026: LANDCARE SPRINGWOOD (E) Spend the morning giving back to our beautiful bush. Just come whenever you can even if it's only once or twice a year. Bland Rd is right at the head of Birdwood Gully so weeds we remove from here will benefit the whole creek system down to the Grose River. We're mainly removing privet - big, medium and small to allow the lovely native ferns and trees to grow. It's led by council worker Tracy Abbas who provides tuition and equipment. We've been here for a year now and the difference is incredible. I've personally pulled up or cut and painted 1000s of privet. Council have allocated money to fix up the storm water drain, catch rubbish coming down from the highway and stabilize the creek line. Soon we can start planting as well. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

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27 Dec (Sun) 2026: DUCK HOLE GLENBROOK (E/M) The Duck Hole is a little known but large pool in the Glenbrook Creek with a sandy beach. Great for kids. After enjoying this spot, we'll walked down about half a km to another lovely pool opposite where Kanuka Brook enters. Sand dunes allow you to slide into the water. Hang around for as long as people wish and walk out via a track up the ridge to rejoin the entry track. Limit: 20. Map: Penrith.

30 Dec (Wed) 2026: RIVER CAVES CANYON NEWNES PLATEAU (EM) My annual trip to this lovely canyon is on again. The morning activity is only 4 km return but the track is somewhat eroded in places though we'll take it slowly. It meanders through great pagoda rock formations as well. You don't need a wetsuit for the canyon section but you will get wet to the thighs at least. The rest depends on you choosing to go through the water or up and over with me. However it really does give you a real canyon experience with one section nearly closing right up but it's considered easy as far as canyons are concerned. After lunch we'll return to Bell for another short walk to Dargens Arch if you wish. This amazing arch can be observed from the side, walked over and then under. Less than 2 km return. Limit: 16. Map: Cullen Bullen.

1 Jan 2027 (Fri) 2027: BOOK PURCHASE (E) "Adventures, Friends and Memories" SBC's very own history book is available for purchase. It details the first 50 years of the clubs history. Click 'Request To Join', to reserve your copy. $34, or $45 with postage. Limit: 45. Map: Springwood.

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3 Jan 2027 (Sun) 2027: ESKINE CREEK GLENBROOK NP (E) A repeat for those who can't do midweek. An easy walk down the Jack Evans Track to Eskine Creek in Glenbrook NP for great swimming opportunities. We can explore up or down the creek if there's enough interest or just laze on the rocks. Less than 3 km return. Limit: 20. Map: Glenbrook NP.

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10 Jan (Sun) 2027: CRAYFISH POOL GLENBROOK NP (M) After carpooling, we'll drive around to the beginning of the walking track. The track is eroded in places but any fit person can manage it with care and time. It's less than 3 km return. Crayfish Pool is on Kanuka Brook and is a lovely pool with a sandy beach and a waterfall. We'll hang around until everyone has had enough and return before the Sydney crowds arrive. Limit: 16. Map: Penrith.

10-17 Jan 2027 (Sun-Sun) 2027: CHARLOTTE PASS (E-M-H) SORRY, THIS WALK IS FULL. Join me for the 14th annual visit to Charlotte Pass. Comfortable accommodation in a private ski lodge in the heart of the Kosciuszko National Park. We are within walking distance of the ten highest peaks in Australia. Plus lots of slightly lower peaks. Cost $537 or $698. Limit: 14. Map: Perisher, Geehi Dam.

11 Jan 2027 (Mon) 2027: TEST (H) test Limit: 8. Map: test.

17 Jan 2027 (Sun) 2027: LANDCARE SPRINGWOOD (E) Spend the morning giving back to our beautiful bush. Just come whenever you can even if it's only once or twice a year. Bland Rd is right at the head of Birdwood Gully so weeds we remove from here will benefit the whole creek system down to the Grose River. We're mainly removing privet - big, medium and small to allow the lovely native ferns and trees to grow. It's led by council worker Tracy Abbas who provides tuition and equipment. We've been here for a year now and the difference is incredible. I've personally pulled up or cut and painted 1000s of privet. Council have allocated money to fix up the storm water drain, catch rubbish coming down from the highway and stabilize the creek line. Soon we can start planting as well. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

21 Feb 2027 (Sun) 2027: LANDCARE SPRINGWOOD (E) Spend the morning giving back to our beautiful bush. Just come whenever you can even if it's only once or twice a year. Bland Rd is right at the head of Birdwood Gully so weeds we remove from here will benefit the whole creek system down to the Grose River. We're mainly removing privet - big, medium and small to allow the lovely native ferns and trees to grow. It's led by council worker Tracy Abbas who provides tuition and equipment. We've been here for a year now and the difference is incredible. I've personally pulled up or cut and painted 1000s of privet. Council have allocated money to fix up the storm water drain, catch rubbish coming down from the highway and stabilize the creek line. Soon we can start planting as well. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

21-28 Feb 2027 (Sun-Sun) 2027: CHARLOTTE PASS (E-M-H) SORRY THIS ACTIVITY IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.....Join us for the 6th annual February Snowies Trip. Not just walks, we have found excellent kayaking on Lake Jindabyne, some great mountain bike rides, and a range of walks from 2 hours to all day. Bring or hire your kayak or bike (or both). Comfortable accommodation in a private ski lodge in the heart of the Kosciuszko National Park. Self catering (group meals) and we have to clean up before we leave. We are within walking distance of the 10 highest peaks in Australia, plus lots of slightly lower peaks. Exact cost tba but last year was around $460 per person for the week, and you are asked to supply (part of) an evening meal for all our attendees. Please bring some cash to re-imburse drivers if you car-pool. Entertainment includes Twister, Trivia, jigsaw, pool, table tennis, karioke (?!). Bring a chess set. We will be occupying the West wing of the lodge. We will also need leaders to create and run various daily programs. Limit: 24 subject to room availability. Map: Perisher Valley, Geehi River, Koscuiszko. Jenyne and Kevin Debeck 0438738144 / jdebeck@bigpond.com Limit: 24. Map: Geehi.

15-22 Mar (Mon - Mon) 2027: SOUTH COAST ULLADULLA BATEMANS BAY (E-M, cycling) Annual SBC Big Ride. This will be our 18th annual ride, this time on the coast south of Sydney for a change. There will be one camp of 4 days at Ulladulla followed by 4 nights at Batemans Bay. Good coastal rides and some inland rides with lots of beaches and small towns to visit. Daily loop rides of typically 30 - 50 km, some optionally longer and some with hills and some with gravel. Ride routes to be chosen and advised beforehand. Our chosen venues are the Holiday Haven Caravan Park at Ulladulla, in 15 March, out 19 March, see https://holidayhaven.com.au/ulladulla/ for details and phone 4429 8982 for a direct booking. For Batemans Bay we have chosen the NRMA Holiday Resort, in 19 March, out 23 March, see https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/batemans-bay/ and phone 4472 4541. The number of cabins available is limited so book early for a good choice. There is a $100 REGISTRATION FEE to cover some costs, a group dinner and the remainder donated to two conservation groups. After registering for the ride details will be sent of the account for payment of the $100 fee and follow-up with maps. Limit: 25. Map: NSW South Coast. Frank W 4739 3621 fwi85131@bigpond.net.au Meeting Details:TBA Limit: 25. Map: NSW South Coast.