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Winter Activities Program01-Jun-2025 to 31-Aug-2025

Sun - 31-Aug-2025
5 - Day Walk
McLeans Pass, Firebird Rocks and Tara Point
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, visit Stargate Tunnel and then proceed to the escarpment above McLeans Pass. Walk west, enjoying stunning views of the Capertee Valley, then south to spectacular Firebird Rocks. Next, explore the promontory to the south east before making our way down to Baal Bone Creek and then up to Tara Point. Walk back to the vehicles. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory.
Map: Ben Bullen
Sat - 23-Aug-2025
4 - Day Walk
Deep Pass to Natural Bridge
Park cars at GR 4847 0768 and walk down to Deep Pass Campground. Explore Mini Standley Chasm and surrounding area before heading NW up a ramp and along the ridge line to what remains of Guzzlers Hut. We then retrace our steps back to the campground and cars.
Map: Rock Hill
Fri - 22-Aug-2025
3 - Day Walk
Glow Worm Tunnel - Via the Pagoda Track and Old Coach Road. (If time may visit Wolgan View / The Dry Canyon)
Explore the recently revamped Glow Worm Tunnel walk, Via the Pagoda Track and Old Coach Road. (Approx 9km circuit) If time permits visit Wolgan View / The Dry Canyon walk through dry canyon with great views over the Wolgan Valley (Approx 3km) Map: Lithgow
Map: Lithgow
Sat - 16-Aug-2025
4 - Day Walk
Mount Cameron Trail and part of Nayook Creek
Leave cars at barrier near Natural Bridge. Walk along Mount Cameron trail till around GR 4941 1171 where we descend to the south east to a tributary and follow it to around GR 5056 1092 where we exit up a ramp and walk to spot height 919. It's then a short return back to cars. Some of the route will be exploratory for the leader.
Map: Rock Hill
Sat - 09-Aug-2025
4 - Day Walk
Winburndale - Winburndale Dam - Winburndale Trig
This is a there and back walk. Park near Mt Ovens down a fire trail to Winburndale Dam and then up and up to Winburndale Trig and return. Great views and  interesting country we do not often visit. Winburndale is about an hours drive from Mount Victoria off the Bathurst Road.
Map: Meadow Flat
Sat - 26-Jul-2025
4 - Day Walk
Mt Hay to Venus Tor
Walk up to Mt Hay and then onto Venus Top.Enjoy superb views over the Grose and fantastic rock formations. Return the same way.
Map: Mt Wilson
Fri - 25-Jul-2025
3 - Day Walk
Asgard Swamp, Victoria Falls Road, Mt Victoria - visit Asgard Historic Mine & Kiln, Asgard Head, Thor Head
Asgard Swamp, Victoria Falls Road, Mt Victoria - visit Asgard Historic Mine & Kiln, Asgard Head, Thor Head Approx 10km. Historic Sites and high points overlooking the Upper Grose Valley. - Great Views.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sun - 20-Jul-2025
4 - Canyon
Coinslot Canyon - Glen Davis
Starting from Coorangooba campground at Glen Davis (optional overnight camp on 19 July) it is a short but steep and exposed walk and scramble to the start, some hand lines are in place. Four abseils, including the spectacular "coin slot". Mostly dry with only the first person getting wet up to their knees, if a guided abseil is set up. Some careful rock skirting required to keep dry. An awesome winter canyon.
Map: Gospers Mountain
Sat - 19-Jul-2025
3 - Bike Ride
Bicentennial Trail - Ben Bullen and Crown Creek Trails from Wolgan Road to Glen Davis Road below Pantoneys Crown - 45kms
A fun mountain bike ride at a moderate pace along the Ben Bullen trail (open to cars) and Crown Creek trail (no cars), part of the Bicentennial Trail. Spectacular pagodas from Wolgan Road to Baal Bone Gap along an undulating trail. A steep drop from Baal Bone Gap to Crown Creek then following the creek gently upstream with amazing views up to Pantoneys Crown and surrounding cliffs. Finish at Glen Davis Road. Trail is fire trail and dirt road. Leader has seen some but not all of trail. Book early as a car shuffle needs to be arranged. . Optional camping at Coorangooba Campground Glen Davis Saturday night. We will also have a practice ride at Katoomba in the weeks before if you need to refresh your mountain bike skills. E bikes welcome as long as can be accommodated in car shuffle.
Map: Ben Bullen
Sat - 19-Jul-2025
4 - Day Walk
Sunnyside Ridge - Wolgan Pinnacle
A walk along the cliff tops and pagodas. First to overlook the Wolgan Valley and then make way across to the Wolgan Pinnacle and return. Scenic but scrambling and bush bashing involved
Map: Cullen Bullen
Sat - 12-Jul-2025
5 - Day Walk
Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern
Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. We will visit two stunning locations – Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern, starting and finishing at Sunnyside Ridge Road, GR 380 090. About 9 km. Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Cullen Bullen
Mon - 07-Jul-2025
4 - Day Walk
Lawson District
Lawson District Blue Mountain Trig – explore ridges north – Lawson Ridge – other exploring.
Map: Katoomba
Sun - 06-Jul-2025
5 - Pack Walk
Mittagong to Kanangra
A classic Blue Mountains wilderness walk. We will start from Mittagong Station and head into the Nattai National Park following the Nattai River. We will cross the Burragorang Valley using the walkers' corridor. Then onto Yerranderie. After that we will follow Scotts Main Range with a side trip into the start of the Blue Breaks. Then over to the Kowmung River and up Brumby Ridge to Kanangra. This is a hard trip and only suitable for members who have experience in multi-day pack walks. A considerable amount of the walk is off track and the bushfire regrowth has impacted the track in a number of spots. Although I expect to complete the walk in six days, on Friday 11 July, anyone coming should allow an extra day or two for contingencies.
Map: Kanangra
Sat - 05-Jul-2025
5 - Day Walk
Deep Pass and a ridge above Nayook Creek.
Park cars at GR 4937 0696 and descend into Deep Pass, then climb up to Mount Norris and along Railmotor Ridge to approximately GR 5047 0685 where we head north to a high point at GR 5095 0898.Then we follow the base of the cliffs to the west to approximately GR 5060 0843 where we head back to Railmotor Ridge and return to the cars. Some of the route will be exploratory for the leader.
Map: Rock Hill
Fri - 04-Jul-2025
5 - Day Walk
Noorumboon Brook and the Cliffs to the East
Park on Bells Line of Road at GR 766 889. Staying within the national park, make our way to the headwaters of Noorumboon Brook at GR 772 894, then follow the north west trending ridge above it on the right-hand side, exploring under the cliff lines, till about GR 775 913. Walk under the cliffs above Noorumboon Brook, then descend to the bottom at GR 771 902. Attempt to climb within it and out onto the ridge to the west. If not successful, take a ledge discovered on a previous walk, leading to the same ridge. Folow the ridge to reconnect with the parked vehicles. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory.
Map: Mountain Lagoon
Mon - 30-Jun-2025
3 - Day Walk
Sublime Point area Leura
Checkout tracks to various lookouts and spur line overlooking Jamison Valley.
Map: Katoomba
Sun - 29-Jun-2025
5 - Day Walk
Western Escarpment of Wolgan Valley
Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. After placing vehicles at each end of the walk, leave from near Wolgan Gap Trig, walk to the top of the cliff line, then follow the ins and outs of the cliff line for about 7 km. Stunning views. Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Cullen Bullen
Sat - 28-Jun-2025
4 - Day Walk
Diamond Falls - Redledge Pass - Devils Hole
Explore Narrow Neck! Diamond Falls then Redledge Pass to the old tramway and return up hill via the Devils Hole. Car shuffle needed as will park cars at the Narrow Neck Gate and the Devils Hole Exit. Magnificent Views but the track might be indistinct
Map: Katoomba
Sat - 28-Jun-2025
1 - Day Walk
Phone GPS Navigation using GAIA
Learn how to use a phone GPS for navigation. This training session focusses on using the GAIA app and covers basic setup, main features for use in bushwalking and canyoning, and finishes by walking a route around Blackheath. Pre-reading is required and a Google Meet web meeting will be held beforehand to answer questions. Participants will need to have GAIA loaded on their phone, although the free version will be OK for the training. Participants will be limited to 8 but further sessions will be run on demand.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 28-Jun-2025
3 - Abseiling
Ropes Practice - competlevel 3
Practice prusiking, abseiling, rope management, teamwork and safety.
Map: Mt Wilson
Mon - 23-Jun-2025
3 - Day Walk
Linden Ridge
Linden Ridge Walk along part of Linden Ridge taking off shoots and checking out various interesting sites.
Map: Katoomba
Sat - 21-Jun-2025
4 - Day Walk
Ridges North Of Victoria Brook
This is a walk to explore some of the ridges north of Victoria Creek. The walking is reasonable easy though there may be some light scrambling. Estimate approx. 5 hrs. In the photos link there is a map of several walks in the area and some photos. We'll decided which ridges to do on the day.
Map: Mt Wilson
Fri - 20-Jun-2025
3 - Day Walk
Mt Wilson Road Area - Lambertia ridge back to Bogey Holes then up Old Mt Wilson Road to Mt Wilson & DuFaurs Rocks
Starting at Red Hill on Mt Wilson Road, walk Lambertia ridge to west of Road (off track easy ridge walk), back to Bogey Holes then up Old Mt Wilson Road to Mt Wilson, out to DuFaurs Rocks Lookout & Pheasants Cave. Section on Lambertia Ridge is off track, rest of walk is on track or firetrail. Good views, open heath, scribbly gum, rainforest. Approx. 9km
Map: Mt Wilson
Wed - 18-Jun-2025
5 - Pack Walk
Yodellers Range South Adventures – Part 2
One two-day overnight walk and one one-day walk from a base camp exploring the southern part of the Yodellers Range and a part of Nullo Range. The plan for each walk is to be advised, and our progress will depend on the terrain and availability of water. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km every day.
Map: Not Specified
Mon - 16-Jun-2025
3 - Day Walk
Iron Pot Ridge
Starting near Dunphys Car Park walk along Iron Pot Ridge to Tin Pot Mountain, there we will decide whether to return same way, continue further or descend a spur.
Map: Jenolan
Sun - 15-Jun-2025
3 - Day Walk
Blue Gum Swamp
Blue Gum Swamp is a popular on walk at Winmalee in the lower mountains. The 8km walk is all on track with a few muddy sections. The walk follows a fire trail to a wonderful area of blue gum forest. There is a steep ascent to Beesnest Ridge for great views of the Grose Valley. A climb on a rough track takes us Grose Head South. From here we retrace our steps to the car park. This walk is suitable for less experienced walkers.
Map: Springwood
Sun - 15-Jun-2025
2 - Bike Ride
Grose Head South Winmalee Bike Ride
Cooler weather is great for this 21km mid mountains half day fire trail bike ride with a great lookout for morning tea. Mostly flat along Shaws Ridge or Blue Gum Swamp Trail and Springwood Ridge Fire trail with one big up at Bees Nest Hill - this can be taken slowly or just walkup. E-bikes welcome. Ride to coincide with UBMBC walk in same area, so we can say hello to the walkers. Map in photos below taken from walkers route, ride will continue from Grose Head South along Springwood Ridge Fire Trail to loop back to start.
Map: Springwood
Sat - 14-Jun-2025
3 - Day Walk
Ali Baba's Cave & Pump House on Bungleboori Creek.
Visit to a huge erosional cave at the foot of a sandstone cliff then walk to the dam and pump house which served Lithgow through the war years.
Map: Lithgow
Sat - 14-Jun-2025
Meeting
Remote Area First Aid Course Full
This is a repeat of the RAFA course in May. A one day, Remote Area First Aid course conducted by Pulse First Aid at Hazelbrook. The course includes CPR, hypothermia, care when waiting for an ambulance for an extended time, risk assessment for different environments, communication, bleeding including massive bleeds, snakes, spiders and ticks, asthma, anaphylaxis, sprains, strains and moving casualties. The cost per person is $150. An on-line module is to be completed prior to the practical day. Successful completion of the course results in the following nationally recognised qualifications: HLTAID013 Provide first aid in remote situations, HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support and HLTAID 011 Provide first aid.
Fri - 13-Jun-2025
4 - Day Walk
Pleasant view canyon then optional reccie nearby
Part 1: Pleasant view canyon: no abseils, dry walk, stunning Jurassic like landscape, thick scrub for about 250 m on entry/exit with relatively easy access in other areas. Part 2 (optional): afterward I will be exploring some nearby slots and likely abseiling into places I have not visited before in the area north of zorro canyon
Map: Cullen Bullen
Mon - 09-Jun-2025
5 - Day Walk
East of Bowen Hill
Park at the locked gate on Bowen Hill Trail and walk on the trail, then on a E and NE trending ridge till GR 712 979. Descend east and traverse under the cliffs generally south till about GR 719 967. Climb up the gully or spur and walk back to vehicles. Exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Mountain Lagoon
Sun - 08-Jun-2025
4 - Day Walk
Bell: Take a walk in pagoda country Cancelled
Bell-Wollangambe track to Centre of Universe pagoda. Then explore lines of pagodas along unnamed ridges. Some off track, easy scrambling Unhurried pace. Plenty of breaks for photos, views, pagoda hopping. Walks starts and finishes Bell railway station
Map: Wollangambe
Sat - 07-Jun-2025
4 - Day Walk
Hilary Falls and Edenderry Falls Grose Valley
Go down the Horse Track to the Grose Valley and then make way along Blackwall Glen to the magnificent Hilary and Edenderry Falls. Track could be overgrown. Return the same way
Map: Katoomba
Fri - 06-Jun-2025
4 - Creek
Creek walk/scramble and wider slot near Deanes Creek
Unnamed dry canyon (will get ankles wet) that flows into Deanes Creek. It is quite pretty. We then cross the creek and scramble up a wider slot on the other side and walk to car via old fire trail. Some scrambles (I will take a rope, but did not need it last time), so bring a harness if you are less agile. Relatively short entry and exits
Map: Rock Hill
Tue - 03-Jun-2025
5 - Day Walk
Two Gorges South of Wheeny Creek
Park on Bells Line of Road at GR 762 889. Descend into a gorge to the north and follow it all the way down to Wheeny Creek. Walk downstream and enter the next gorge to the east. Walk up it and eventually out to the parked vehicles. A short-ish day. About 5 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory.
Map: Kurrajong
Mon - 02-Jun-2025
4 - Day Walk
Megalong Head
Track to Megalong Head Trig - chains near Policeman Rock - Mt Elphinstone - Jason Lookout – fire trail
Map: Katoomba

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