Walks and Activities
Program: Activities have restarted and will be carried out in line with the public health orders. Please check the government COVID websites for the latest rules.
The listing below shows all club activities. Contact details for each activity are available to paid-up members after logging into the member area.
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1 May-20 Jun 2022 (Sun - Mon) 2022: BIBBULMUN TRACK, WESTERN AUSTRALIA (M) Walk Title :: Bibbulmun Track WA
Walk description :: The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world's great long distance walk trails, stretching 1000km from Kalamunda, a suburb in the hills on the outskirts of Perth, to the historic town of Albany on the south coast. It passes through the heart of the scenic south west of Western Australia. The Track takes walkers through towering karri and tingle forests, down mist-shrouded valleys, over giant granite boulders and along breathtaking coastal heathlands. It passes through many of the most beautiful national parks of the south west forests and coastline.We will take about 50 days to complete the walk. We will camp at the designated Bibbulmun campsites which have a shelter, table and benches, water tank and drop toilet - luxury! Weekly stopovers in a town for a shower and re-stock of food supplies. Contact the leader for more details. Limit: 6. Map: Bibbulmun Track.
WalkID: 4531
MEETING
2 May (Mon) 2022: SPRINGWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HALL (E) Our General Meeting will be chaired by Vice President Jessie Burke. Jessie will speak on our new promotional platform and encouranging new members to the club. Jeanette will report on her recent meeting with Bushwalking NSW. which have expressed interest in our website-data base for possible use for other clubs. Ann & Michael Krasny will be presenting their trip to the various islands of Japan. Supper will be provided by John Hodson & David Attwood. Please BYO cup, a gold coin donation and your stories to share over supper. All members and visitors are welcome Limit: 40. Map: .
WalkID: 4570
SNW
4 May (Wed) 2022: SPRINGWOOD (E) SPRINGWOOD (E, cycle) (Weather permitting) Short cycle on quiet local streets approximately 15 -20 kms. No real hills. Please advise your riding experience on booking if you have not ridden with me Limit: 8 Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.
WalkID: 4569
WalkID: 4532
SOCIAL
7 May (Sat) 2022: ANNUAL LEADERS BBQ, SPRINGWOOD This is our annual event where the Club shouts leaders (and would be leaders) to a soiree including relaxed evening drinks and a nice bbq. 3:30pm onwards. We will spend a bit of time trading notes about leading...and coming up with ideas to help and encourage leaders. If you are a leader, or if you are interested in what leaders do, or if you are thinking about becoming a leader, then this is the place for you! Please book by 1st of May for catering, quality control and weather prediction purposes. Details, including the venue address, will be emailed a few days later. If the weather is looking wet (remember when it was dry?) we will postpone. Map: Springwood
WalkID: 4554
WalkID: 4518
SNW
11 May (Wed) 2022: RED HANDS CAVE (E-M) This is one of the few tracks currently open and accessible in BMNP. We’ll need to walk from the carpark, which adds a steep hill descent and climb. The rest is quite an easy walk along Campfire Ck then picturesque Red Hands Gully to the overhang where the red hand stencils are found. We can return the same route or add a short loop depending on how we feel. About 8 km all together. Finish by noon/ 1 o’clock. Limit: 10. Map: Penrith .
WalkID: 4578
WalkID: 4517
SNW
15 May (Sun) 2022: BLUE GUM SWAMP, WINMALEE (E) Sunday morning leg stretch on a fire trail for approx 10km. This walk has beautiful blue gum trees with some pretty sections of ferns. One steep hill to either go up or down depending on the direction we walk. Limit: 12. Map: Winmalee.
WalkID: 4573
XSNW
18 May (Wed) 2022: SPRINGWOOD (E) SPRINGWOOD (E) SPRINGWOOD (E, cycle) (Weather permitting) Short cycle on quiet local streets approximately 15 -20 kms. No real hills. Please advise your riding experience on booking if you have not ridden with me Limit: 8 Limit: 8. Map: Springwood. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.
WalkID: 4603
SNW
19 May (Thu) 2022: BOTANY BAY (M, Cycling) Cycle Strathfield to Botany Bay. A leisurely ride along cycle paths and local roads to the bay and back. Morning tea at the chocolate shop and a fish and chips lunch (or BYO) at Brighton le Sands. Swimming at Brighton le Sands for the hardy. The distance is approximately 50 km. Limit: 14. Map: Sydney UBD.
WalkID: 4604
SNW
19 May (Thu) 2022: BOTANY BAY BIKE RIDE (M) Cycle Strathfield to Botany Bay. A leisurely ride along cycle paths and local roads to the bay and back. Morning tea at the chocolate shop and a fish and chips lunch (or BYO) at Brighton le Sands. Swimming at Brighton le Sands for the hardy. The distance is approximately 50 km. Limit: 14. Map: Sydney UBD. Limit: 15. Map: Sydney UBD.
WalkID: 4607
WalkID: 4533
SNW
20 May (Fri) 2022: KAMARAH RIDGE (E-M-Exp) A week day repeat of this fairly easy walk on a ridge on the north side of the Grose valley near Bell. We follow a climbers’ track for 2km to a point above Jungaburra Brook then retrace our steps for 1km and head along Kamarah Ridge (off-track) for 2km to Kamarah Bluffs. There might be some scrub and ascents/descents up to 90m, but there are good views from the Bluffs. Total distance about 8 km. Finish about 2pm. Limit: 10. Map: Mt Wilson.
WalkID: 4579
SNW
21 May (Sat) 2022: NEPEAN RIVER PENRITH (M, kayak) Paddle up the Nepean river to Euroka and return 12km - 15km. Please bring morning tea and lunch. Limit: 12. Map: Penrith.
WalkID: 4599
WalkID: 4571
SNW
25 May (Wed) 2022: HAZELBROOK (E-M) A half day circuit walk: 6 km approx: We will descend a spur to the southern end of the western arm of Lake Woodford. From there will visit the slightly difficult to get at and long missing Gemini Falls. We will then follow the western arm of the lake to the lake weir. Then will climb the unsealed road back to the cars visiting some aboriginal art on the way. Bring morning tea. Limit: 14. Map: Katoomba.
WalkID: 4580
XSNW
25 May (Wed) 2022: SPRINGWOOD (E, Cycle) Short cycle on quiet local streets approximately 15 -20 kms (weather permitting). No real hills. Please advise your riding experience on booking if you have not ridden with me before. Limit: 10. Map: Springwood Street Map.
WalkID: 4610
WalkID: 4534
WalkID: 4519
WalkID: 4572
NEW LEADER
29 May (Sun) 2022: GLENBROOK GORGE (M) Glenbrook Station to Lapstone Station, or car shuffle. A half day of rock hopping and maybe an explore of rocky island to see whats left after recent floods. Suitable for older kids. Limit: 8. Map: Penrith.
WalkID: 4605
SNW
29 May (Sun) 2022: KAMAY BOTANY BAY NP KURNELL PENINSULAR (M) DATE CHANGED, round two! This 12 km walk will showcase vews acoss Bate Bay to Cronulla from Boat harbour, with sea level rock shelves to explore, precipitous sea cliffs to peer over, possible whale spotting, Point Bailey lighthouse, coastal angophora forest, views across Botany Bay to La Perouse, with scuptures and monuments to conclude.
After a car shuffle the walk will start at 10am and conclude about 4.15pm. There are two good cafes at the start/finish. Limit: 12. Map: Port Hacking.
WalkID: 4574
WalkID: 4577
WalkID: 4539
SNW
1 Jun (Wed) 2022: YELLOW ROCK (E-M) A half day walk: Approx.5km: We will follow a fire road by Long Angle Creek to Fitzgerald Creek. At Fitzgerald Creek we will find an old camp site with rock caves. Long Angle Creek Valley has some magnificent trees. Bring morning tea. Limit: 14. Map: Springwood.
WalkID: 4593
WalkID: 4521
SNW
4 Jun (Sat) 2022: OBERON DAM (M) kayaking Oberon Dam and up the Fish River. Bring morning tea and lunch. Limit: 12. Map: Oberon.
WalkID: 4600
WalkID: 4601
WalkID: 4576
SOCIAL
6 Jun (Mon) 2022: SPRINGWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HALL You are invited to our General Meeting. Jeanette will report on her recent meeting with Bushwalking NSW. which have expressed interest in our website-data base for possible use for other clubs. Jeanette will also present a slide show on an epic coastal walk from Mallacoota, Victoria into Nadgee National Park, NSW. Which included lots of beaches, water, forest, some unexpected river crossings. Supper will be provided by Jan B & Mary Morris. Please BYO cup, a gold coin donation and your stories to share over supper. All members and visitors are welcome
WalkID: 4608
WalkID: 4597
NEW LEADER
11 Jun (Sat) 2022: DUCK HOLE TO FLORABELLA PASS VIA ST HELENA RIDGE (M) 13km, Glenbrook to Blaxland with car shuffle. Decend into Glenbrook Creek at Duckhole and then up on the ridge along St Helena Ridge, Bunyan Lookout Trail and the Bullants Track before decending into Glenbrook again at Florabella Pass. Afternoon Tea at Bullants lookout. Some scrambling going down to Glenbrook Creek. Limit: 10. Map: Penrith, Springwood.
WalkID: 4606
WalkID: 4616
WalkID: 4615
WalkID: 4582
WalkID: 4575
WalkID: 4537
WalkID: 4584
WalkID: 4595
WalkID: 4598
WalkID: 4589
WalkID: 4611
WalkID: 4585
SOCIAL
15 Jul (Fri) 2022: WEBSITES AND APPS FOR LEADING WALKS Friday night after dinner, about 90 minutes learning how to use Avenza maps for bush navigation and maps.me as a track finding backup. Also learn about Six maps for planning walks and google earth for portraying routes and elevation profiles. Held in private home using screen sharing to project phone images onto modern TV set.
Bring your phone loaded with the Springwood 1:25,000 toposheet in Avenza maps. Preference given to leaders and active club members. Map: Springwood
WalkID: 4614
WalkID: 4596
WalkID: 4590
WalkID: 4550
WalkID: 4612
WalkID: 4591
WalkID: 4613
WalkID: 4586
WalkID: 4602
WalkID: 4592
WalkID: 4587
WalkID: 4609
WalkID: 4594
MEETING
13 Aug (Sat) 2022: FIRST AID TRAINING (E) Blaxland Scout Hall. Training organised through 5 Star Training (who did our last training session). Suitable for either refresher or a first timer. There will be an online component which has to be completed before the day.
The cost will be subsidised by the club. Book in for more information.
(There is a possible alternate date of 20 August, please let me know when you book if you prefer the later date) Limit: 20. Map: maps.google.
WalkID: 4551
WalkID: 4583
WalkID: 4588