New Activities in the Program Added Since 08-Jun-2026

Sun - 19-Jul-2026
5 - Pack Walk
Singleton to Barrington Tops
5-6 day walk and packraft from Singleton to Barrington Tops. As some of you may know I have a project underway to bushwalk, cross country ski, canyon and paddle an adventurous route south to north up the Great Dividing Range. This is the next leg of that expedition. The plan for this leg is to travel to Singleton by train, probably on 19 July. Then on 20 July walk from Singleton to Mt Olive Community Centre, about 20km (roadside walking on a country road). Camp in the grounds of that centre. The next day walk to Lake St Clair (the NSW one) do a flat water paddle of about 7km (I have a couple of packrafts and safety gear that I am prepared to lend.) Then walk to Mt Royal National Park. From there walk to the base of the Corker in Barrington Tops National Park, about 3 days. There are a couple of big hills on tracks on this part of the walk that have gains of about 700m. The packrafting is novice level (but you must be a proficient swimmer in open water). The walking is demanding.
Map: Not Specified Added: 22-Jun-2026
Sat - 18-Jul-2026
4 - Day Walk
Space junk treasure hunt
Here's a walk with a difference: In 2023, some amateur space enthusiasts launched a home-made near-space capsule to an altitude of ~30km. When it returned to earth it landed in a tree about 10m off the ground in a valley on the Western side of the Newnes escarpment. They think the capsule has now fallen to the ground and have asked for assistance to retrieve it. We will use a known pass to descend through the cliffs and see what we can find. Even though the walk will be short, it's all off-track and the descent and ascent is ~450m. The middle half is very steep. Suitable for fit, agile walkers.
Map: Cullen Bullen Added: 11-Jun-2026
Fri - 03-Jul-2026
3 - Creek
Grand Canyon Creek Walk
The Grand Canyon is a popular tourist walk at Blackheath. Starting at Evans LO we follow the path into canyon and walk along the creek climbing out at Neates Glen. The walk is 2 km, involving lots of steps on a well-formed track. Included in the walk are side trips to Lizard Rock, Harris LO, Beauchamp Falls and Lower Grand Canyon (as far as the swim). The walk will proceed at a slower pace and is suitable for new members and photographers. There are several creek crossings on stepping stones or ankle deep water.
Map: Katoomba Added: 11-Jun-2026
Thu - 02-Jul-2026
4 - Canyon
Slot on west side of Budgary Ck
Jen C and I are doing an exploratory slot/canyon on Thursday 2nd July. We will abseil in a slot down to Bungary Ck, cross the creek and climb the hill on west. Then explore the 200 m slot/canyon which descends back into Bungary. Relatively short distances, but we climb two hills and we may get wet.
Map: Rock Hill Added: 17-Jun-2026
Mon - 29-Jun-2026
3 - Day Walk
Faulconbridge Point
Walk along fire trail (6.4 km) to Faulconbridge Point and explore nearby interesting spur (great views overlooking Grose River) (return) Map: Springwood and Kurrajong
Map: Kurrajong Added: 22-Jun-2026
Sat - 27-Jun-2026
3 - Abseiling
Wolgan Falls from Sunnyside Ridge Road
Wolgan Falls is a great winter abseil trip, 5 dry abseils with the longest drop of 35m right beside the falls. We park cars at GR 3567 1078, descend down an old bike trail, then ascend to the start. It involves exposure and rock scrambling, distance of around 5km, ascent of around 350m, on track and off track. All the usual abseiling gear is needed.
Map: Cullen Bullen Added: 17-Jun-2026
Fri - 26-Jun-2026
3 - Canyon
Slot near ferny canyon
Abseil into a narrow slot near ferny canyon that Anna, Kirstie and I spotted on another trip. Afterwards we will head south (overlooking rocky creek) and look for an arch that is marked on an old map almost opposite coachwood canyon, then explore another potential slot and back up onto Mt Cameron FT and back to the car. Dry trip, exploratory for the leader
Map: Rock Hill Added: 17-Jun-2026
Mon - 22-Jun-2026
3 - Day Walk
Mt Riverview and Nepean River
Walk on fire trail to various interesting lookouts and scenery near the Nepean River
Map: Springwood Added: 16-Jun-2026
Sun - 21-Jun-2026
3 - Canyon
Kenobi slot
Just past tiger snake canyon, we will explore this dry slot and nearby Padowin slot. If time permits we may also go through nearby crooked crevice.
Map: Ben Bullen Added: 13-Jun-2026
Mon - 15-Jun-2026
3 - Day Walk
Linden Ridge
Walk on fire trail along part of Linden Ridge taking off shoots and checking out various interesting sites.
Map: Katoomba Added: 11-Jun-2026

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