Sunday 27 November
The Glow Worm Tunnel
The Newnes railway, which is now dismantled, linked Newnes with Newnes Junction. From Wolgan Valley, this attractive round trip walk can be made to the longer tunnel, (the Glow Worm Tunnel), then onto tunnel number two. Following the old railway formation, the walk is a highly spectacular and rewarding experience. Entering the 400 meter tunnel takes on an appearance much like the stars of the Milky Way.3

26-27 November
Hotel to Hotel: Newnes to Glen Davis
At Wolgan Valley in the south-west Wollemi National Park our walk traces the old Pipeline track between the historic shale refinery sites of Newnes and Glen Davis. From the precipitous cliffs there are magnificent views of both the Wolgan and Capertee Valleys.4

Sunday 04 December
Sphinx to St Ives plus BYO afterwalk Social
An easy walk which takes you from the Sphinx walking track across to North St Ives via the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Gardens then onto the picnic area at the St Ives Showground where we will finish with an after-walk social.2

Saturday 10 December
Kayaking: Bays of Woy Woy
The Bays of Woy Woy paddle takes you into several picturesque bays plus visits one of the areas island nature reserves. Our journey will also stop off at some small beaches along the way for morning tea and lunch. The paddle is expected to run for approximately 5 to 6 hours.2

Sunday 18 December
Christmas by the Sea
Welcome to Christmas 2011. A fabulous journey across water and land!
A special brochure has been produced which is available online.3

Sunday 22 January
Pheasants Cave - Chinamans Hat - Wollongambe Gorge
The walk will take you to see a unique rock cave - a rock overhang with aboriginal engravings, sandstone formations, and a picturesque waterfall with the walk eventually taking you into the main gorge.4

Sunday 22 January
Wollangambe Gorge by Lilo
Join us for this fabulous trip through the Wollangambe Gorge. This trip is available to members who have a sense of adventure and who don't mind negotiating long periods in cold water.5

Saturday 28 January
Kayaking: The Entrance & Tuggerah Lakes
This paddle takes a close look at the Entrance's little islands and bird habitat as well as visiting some of the eastern shore of the lake including the vast sandy stretches of the lakes entrance. If you love getting up close and personal with pelicans then this is the paddle for you.2

Sunday 05 February
H2H Series: Reid's Mistake to Catherine Hill Bay
Visit the beautiful Catherine Hill Bay and its attractive situation in a valley surrounded by high hills and bushland, the presence of the rusty iron and lifeless machinery inevitably colours the visitor's perspective of the bay. During the day, you will be rewarded with incredible rock features, sea caves and beautiful beaches.5

Sunday 19 February
The World's Biggest Morning Tea & Bushwalk: CareFlight Fundraiser
This walk provides a good overview of the vegetation communities of the Brisbane Water National Park. Commencing in the dry plateau country at Girrakool Picnic Area, it follows a creek downstream to an Aboriginal site on a rock shelf and waterfall then crosses several creeks passing through gully rainforest where Coachwood and Water Gum dominate.3.

Saturday 25 February
Kayaking: Beyond Triangle Island
This event starts the day with a lovely cooked breakfast by the water followed by a paddle on the Hawkesbury River and Mangrove Creek. If we have time on our hands, we may even take time out to climb to the top of a mountain for some panoramic views of the countryside and river system.2

Sunday 26 February
GNW: Berowra to The Heights
A journey that sidles beside the Berowra Creek. Discover Aboriginal engravings, awesome lookouts along a very picturesque trail.3

03-04 March
Bundanoon DownUnder
A magnificent two day weekend away: Includes two night's accommodation with breakfast and dinner on the Saturday, a magnificent bushwalk to Bundanoon Creek which is situated in the Bundanoon Grand Canyon area, a visit to Glow Worm Glen, Fairy Bower Falls, several majestic lookouts and the Erith Coal Mine.4

Sunday 18 March
Coal Miners Pass: Historic Passes of The Blue Mountains
Our walk today takes us through some of the historic passes that miners and local Aboriginal people used. Below the escarpments we follow paths, some very overgrown that once connected Katoomba to The Valley of Waters at Wentworth Falls. You will discover fabulous views, rich rainforest vegetation and fern filled gullies, a variety of birdlife and magnificent waterfalls.5

Sunday 01 April
Bike Ride: 'Canals & Creeks of Western Sydney'
This fun ride follows the canals and creeks of western Sydney. Features include following existing or abandoned Sydney Water corridors. The ride passes old and still in-use canals, a historic and beautiful aqueduct and Prospect Reservoir. The circuit also takes you through some areas of parkland and suburban bushland.2

Sunday 01 April
Reward your Senses
We're going in search of the second greatest lookout of all time as we seek out one of the challenging headlands off the West Head Peninsular. This is a reconnaissance walk in search of grand places with majestic views. Walk will be run at an easy pace so that most members will be able to tackle it and reap the amazing rewards.5

This program summary has been supplied for members as a quick reference guide.
Full program details can be accessed by going to the Members Only page.

The number at the end of the activity description denotes the activity grade. ie: difficulty of activity. A lesser number denotes a less difficult activity.

PLEASE NOTE:
Special Note: For your safety and the safety of other members, this group has a "No Booking, No Go" and a "No Membership, No Go" policy.
Absolutely No Exceptions