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Winter Activities Program01-Jun-2023 to 31-Aug-2023

Sat - 26-Aug-2023
4 MHX - Day Walk
Guzzlers Arch near Deep Pass
Find this mysterious arch situated on the Creek between Deep Pass and River Caves. Drive to Deep Pass along the rehabilitated road, down to Deep Pass and from there explore to discover this Arch. If time rediscover the hut upstream.
Map: Cullen Bullen
Sat - 19-Aug-2023
4 MH - Day Walk
Mt Banks walkabout
We begin at Mt Banks picnic area and head up along the fire trail to find the onion rings. Then we alternate with fire trails, tourist trails and off track sections to arrive at three lookouts with outstanding views. This is a circuit walk.
Map: Mt Wilson
Fri - 18-Aug-2023
3 M - Day Walk
Tootie Creek Mountain Lagoon
Tootie Creek Mountain Lagoon - Starting at Mountain Lagoon follow the Tootie Creek Fire Trail into the beautiful Tootie Creek - Approx.8km
Map: Mountain Lagoon
Sat - 12-Aug-2023
3 M - Day Walk
Mt York - Lockyer’s & Cox's Road Circuit Walk
This historic walking track circuit follows one of the original roads used to descend into Hartley Vale. Hand built by convicts, remnants of their handiwork can still be seen along the track. This walk has beautiful views across Hartley Valley and nice pagoda formations. Some steep uphill sections, mostly on a clearly defined track. Approx. 10km.
Map: Hartley
Sat - 12-Aug-2023
5 HX - Day Walk
Winburndale Nature Reserve
Another visit to WInburndale an area which always has surprises. WInburndale Nature Reserve is situated off the Bathurst Road about an hours drive from Mt Victoria. You can guarantee views , interesting rock formations and steep hills. Access is on forestry roads so 4WD's welcome.
Map: Meadow Flat
Sat - 05-Aug-2023
3 MX - Day Walk
Horseshoe Falls Reserve & Nearby - North Hazelbrook
Partly exploratory walk following a locally hand drawn map. The walk will take in a number of waterfalls, creeks and stunnning trees. Mainly on track. Approx. 100m ascent / descent, around 10 km’s, track in poor condition in places.
Map: Katoomba
Sat - 05-Aug-2023
5 H - Day Walk
Temple of Doom, Lost Ark Point and Indiana Gorge
Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. Drive or walk to GR 332 088 on Blackfellows Hand Trail. Walk north through the magnificent Temple of Doom and then continue exploring the pagodas on the east side of the ridge, heading north. Arrive at the high cliffs above Wolgan Valley and then walk to Lost Arc Point. After enjoying the stunning views, proceed under the cliffs and into Indiana Gorge. Check out the amazing Indiana Slot and the rest of this scenic hidden valley. Exit the gorge at the south end and make our way back to the cars. 8-12 km, depending on the road access. Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Cullen Bullen
Sun - 30-Jul-2023
5 H - Day Walk
Mt Wilson to Yarramun Creek return
Starting from the Mt WIlson fire shed we head down the Wollangambe 1 entrance track, cross the river at the horseshoe bend (knee deep) and head up the steep slope on to the north side, following the ridge northwards to Yarramun Ck. It's a big day, some 16 km and 700m elevation.
Map: Wollangambe
Sat - 29-Jul-2023
4 MHX - Day Walk
West Lost City
Explore this ridge which is west of the Lost City and has some interesting pagoda formations. Enjoy a view of the Lost City from a different perspective. Probably a short day.
Map: Lithgow
Fri - 28-Jul-2023
3 MX - Day Walk
Burra Korain Head
This walk goes along Burra Korain ridge towards the Grose valley. Great views, interesting rock formations. Mostly on track but with some easy rock scrambles.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 22-Jul-2023
4 MH - Day Walk
John's loop/circuit walk Nth Wentworth Falls to Nth Bullaburra & visit "Big Blue".
This is a classic walk which passes along a ridge before descending down to cross Blue Mountains creek before ascending up via a beautiful Glen to Kent St. Then we return via the historic Bruces walk, going off track to visit "Big Blue" which is a magnificent Mountain Ash tree of the Eucalyptus Deanii species. Next we rejoin the track to visit several old work camp sites going off track once again before returning via Podgers & Burgess Glens & Wilson's Rest to Nth Wentworth Falls.
Map: Katoomba
Fri - 21-Jul-2023
3 M - Day Walk
Mt Irvine - Explore Kookootonga Trail to the Historic Bowens Creek Road
Mt Irvine - Explore Kookootonga Trail to the Historic Bowens Creek Road - Starting on the Kookootonga Trail at Mt Irvine, follow old turpentine logging tracks to join with Bowens Creek Road. Bowens Creek Road was built during the great depression as a works project to provide employment and link Mt Irvine to Bilpin. Historic markings, stone drainage and drill marks, camp and quarry locations along the route, the remains of the old timber bridge crossing Bowens Creek. Return to the top partly by the same route and different route above Kookootonga creek. Approx. 10.5km mainly on fire trail and old road alignment
Map: Wollangambe
Sat - 15-Jul-2023
4 MH - Day Walk
Mount Solitary and Ruined Castle via the Golden Stairs
There and back from the new Narrow Neck track, down Golden Stairs along the rainforest up to Ruined Castle down and to the top of Mount Solitary. A good walk for stretching the legs plus some fabulous views
Map: Katoomba
Sun - 09-Jul-2023
3 M - Abseiling
Cracks of Doom Abseil i
The Cracks of Doom are situated off Sunnyside Ridge on the Newnes Plateau. The road is in very bad condition with numerous potholes. Heavy duty 4WD vehicles are required. This adventure involves abseiling and squeezing through narrow cracks. The cracks are only a short walk from the vehicles. We abseil into the Diamond Cavern then use a rope to climb out of Crack of Doom Two. A walk along the cliff top brings us to Crack of Doom 1, a very tight squeeze. An alternative is a 25 m abseil. We return to the vehicles by a pleasant exit gully. Hazards include cliff edges and squeezing through narrow cracks. Bookings open on 3 July. No bookings before this date please.
Map: Cullen Bullen
Sat - 08-Jul-2023
3 MX - Day Walk
Mount Irvine
Walk to Tesselate Hill and then follow ridge down towards Wollangambe River. Wonderful area with interesting rock formations and great views.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 01-Jul-2023
5 H - Day Walk
Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be better protected for future generations. We will visit two stunning locations – Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern, starting and finishing on a firetrail off Sunnyside Ridge Road. Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km.
Map: Cullen Bullen
Sat - 01-Jul-2023
4 MD - Abseiling
Coinslot Canyon
Coinslot Canyon is right next to the camping ground at Glen Davis. The walk in and out is around 1 km and the canyon is quite short. The climb through the cliffs is challenging with some exposed ledges to negotiate. The scenery including Mt Canoble and Mt Gundunaroo is spectacular. The canyon has five abseils including the "coinslot" a narrow vertical crack with a 30m drop. This trip is suitable for experienced canyoners.
Map: Glen Alice
Sat - 24-Jun-2023
4 MHX - Day Walk
Beecroft "Clerestory" Pagodas
These fascinating pagodas are so close to Lithgow, this time we will be exploring fingers 4 and 5. The advantage is that the Beecroft Trail is accessible to 4WD's from the road to the Wolgan Valley.
Map: Lithgow
Sat - 17-Jun-2023
4 MH - Day Walk
The Caves above Carne Creek
Above Carne Creek in the G.O.S. Nat Park are a number of spectacular cave-like overhangs of enormous size including Weather, Rain, Michelangelo, Gemini and Twin Arch Caves. I intend to visit all of these and maybe a couple of others. This walk is usually done in conjunction with a visit to Pyramid Rock in the creek valley but we are not doing that on this walk. We do however, climb back to the top of the escarpment via the aptly named miracle slot. I have graded this walk as 4MH even though it is mostly off-track, but it does follow a well-travelled route and is not hard in any way. Only about 3-4km so it will be a liesurely pace with plenty of picture taking opportunities and an early arrival back at the cars. Access is off the Gloworm Tunnel Rd. via a short drive along Firetrail No 7.
Map: Cullen Bullen
Fri - 16-Jun-2023
3 M - Day Walk
Hollow Rock and Crawford Lookout overlooking Wollemi Creek / Colo River Junction
Drive out on the Culoul Range from the Putty Road - walk to Hollow Rock and Crawford Lookout overlooking Wollemi Creek / Colo River Junction. Great views of the upper colo and the junction of Wollemi Creek joining the Colo. Walk is about 7km mostly on foot pad. Plan would be to carpool to get to Putty Road and preface is to only take 2 or 3 high clearance or 4WD in on the Culoul Range trail, lovely trail into the Wollemi.
Map: Six Brothers
Mon - 12-Jun-2023
3 MX - Day Walk
Lycon Plateau
Our fourth exploration along the Lockley Pylon Track to explore the Lycon Plateau last Monday was cut short as the gate on Mount Hay Road was closed, there was a sign saying open for next weekend. So, we will try again.
Map: Katoomba
Sun - 11-Jun-2023
3 M - Abseiling
Spiral
Spiral Canyon is located off the Deans Creek Trail on the Newnes Plateau. There a four abseils. The walk in and out is five km fire trail and one km through thick bush. Spiral is a short canyon, good in Winter because it is dry. The exit along Deans Creek is pleasant walking. The return to the fire trail involves a scramble up a rock face then one km through thick regrowth Map: Mt Morgan
Map: Mt Morgan
Sat - 10-Jun-2023
4 MD - Abseiling
Castle Head multi-pitch abseil - Katoomba
A 6 abseil trip along a narrow ridge with spectacular views down Cedar Valley and Jamison Valley. Longest abseil 45m, some exposure in places, between abseils and some serious scrambling to get to some of the abseils. It is a 5klm walk from Narrow Neck Lookout, where we start and finish the walk.
Map: Katoomba
Sat - 10-Jun-2023
5 HX - Day Walk
Discover the Miners Route to the Golden Stairway
Discover the Miners Route to the Golden Stairs Starting at Furbers Steps,the Miners Route, return by the Federal Pass. The route starts just before the landslide is very overgrown and indistinct a lot of the time but worth discovering again. A nice easy walk back along the Federal Pass and return by Furbers Steps
Map: Katoomba
Mon - 05-Jun-2023
3 MX - Day Walk
Lycon Plateau
This will be our fourth exploration along the Lockley Pylon Track. This walk will explore the Lycon Plateau area.
Map: Katoomba
Sat - 03-Jun-2023
4 MH - Day Walk
Bushwalk Anvil Rock, Bennett LO and Hat Hill Creek
This is an exploratory walk around the cliffs of Hat Hill Creek, taking in some little known passes. A car shuffle will be set up between Hat Hill car park and Anvil Rock. Beginning at Anvil Rock we follow the cliff line NW to Bennett LO then descend part way down Brownes Path above the Grose Valley. There are some exposed sections. Returning to the cliff top we walk S on Bald Head Ridge then follow a track SW on a ridge leading to the end of Hat Hill Creek. There is some scrambling to reach the creek and a rope may be used. Below is a lovely waterfall through circular holes in the rock above. We continue a short distance along Hat hill Creek then return to the ridge that takes us to Hat Hill and our vehicles.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 03-Jun-2023
3 M - Abseiling
Malaita Point multi-pitch abseil - Katoomba
Malaita Point, Katoomba, is a multi-pitch abseil which involves 7 abseils down into the valley. Longest abseil 40 metres. Most of the abseils are straight forward and would be good for newer members who have done the clubs abseil training, and an introduction to multi-pitch abseil trips. Exit is via Furber Steps. Not a long day.
Map: Katoomba

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