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Current Walks Program
WALKS PROGRAM 2 - 2026
Wednesday 1st April (Lake Macquarie)
Rathmines Ramble (optional lunch at Club Catalina)
Grade2/3, 10kms
Colleen – 0427 460 069
Saturday 4th April
EASTER SATURDAY – NO WALK
Wednesday 8th April (Sydney)
Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach (including new section to Middle Head)
Grade 3 Approx 12 kms
Margaret - 0407 078 563
Saturday 11th April (Newcastle)
3 Wetlands Walk (entry to Hunter Wetlands $6 )
Grade 2/3 12kms. Meet at Warabrook Station.
Ilona – 0491 703 508
Wednesday 15th April (Lake Macquarie)
Mannering Park
Grade 2/3, 10kms
Nardi – 0438 731 684
NOTE CHANGE
Saturday 18th April (Lake Macquarie)
Glenrock
Grade 3/4, 12-15kms
Clay – 0400 109 020
NOTE CHANGE
Saturday 18 April (Lake Macquarie)
‘Take it Easy Walk’
Toronto to Blackalls Park return
10am start followed by lunch at Toronto Hotel
Grade 2, 5.5kms
Liz – 0400 961 987
Wednesday 22nd April (Sydney)
Lavender Bay, Kirribilli, North Sydney
Grade 2/3, 10kms
Leonora – 0408 559 168
Saturday 25th April
ANZAC DAY – NO WALK
Wednesday 29th April (Central Coast)
Gosford Foreshore
Grade 2, 10kms
Nardi – 0438 731 684
NOTE CHANGE
Saturday 2nd May (Sydney North)
Berowra to Mt Kuringai via Crosslands
Grade 4, 15kms
Clay – 0400 109 020
Wednesday 6th May (Central Coast)
Canton Beach to Wyrrabalong National Park loop
Grade 3, 12kms
Sandy - 0401 199 472
NOTE CHANGE
Saturday 9th May (Central Coast)
Shelly Beach Surf Club to Forresters Beach return
Grade 3. 12kms
Sandy - 0401 199 472
Wednesday 13th May (Lake Macquarie)
Belmont Lagoon
Grade 2/3, 12kms
Jutta – 0405 033 550
Saturday 16th May (Watagans)
Heaton Gap - Communications Tower & Mulbring Valley L/outs return
Grade 3/4, 12kms
Colleen – 0427 460 069
Wednesday 20th May (Sydney)
Artarmon to Mosman Bay
Grade 2/3, 10-12kms
Brian S – 0404 094 048
Thursday 21st May (Port Stephens) - CANCELLED
TAKE IT EASY WALK
Barry Park South to Boulder Bay Road return - near Fingal Bay
Grade 2/3, 5kms
Brian C - 0427 888 966
NOTE: If you wish to participate in optional lunch, please contact Brian
a few days prior so he can confirm numbers with the cafe.
Saturday 23rd May (Port Stephens – Mid Coast)
Karuah & Tahlee. The AACo Road in 2 sections
Grade 3, 13kms
Ilona – 0491 703 508
Wednesday 27th May (Lake Macquarie)
Exploring Valentine area and its stunning views
Grade 3, 6.5kms
Maria – 0448 126 196
Saturday 30th May (Central Coast)
Patonga to Pearl Beach returning part way via historic Postman’s track
Grade 3/4, 13kms
Jutta – 0405 033 550
NOTE CHANGE
Wednesday 3rd June (Newcastle)
Ash Island Loop
Grade 2/3, 13kms
Ilona – 0491 703 508
Saturday 6th June (Popran NP)
Emerald Pool & Ironbark Creek Reserve
Grade 3/4,12kms
Colleen – 0427 460 069
NOTE CHANGE
Wednesday 10th June (Sydney)
Canada Bay from Birkenhead Point to Hawthorne light rail station
Grade 3, 11kms
Brian S – 0404 094 048
NOTE CHANGE
Saturday 13th June (Central Coast)
Koolewong Ridge and Egyptian Hieroglyphs – BRING OPAL CARD
Grade 3/4, 12kms
Jutta – 0405 033 550
Wednesday 17th June (Sydney)
Watsons Bay to Coogee
Grade 3/4, 14kms
Sue – 4990 2320
Thursday 18 June (Port Stephens)
TAKE IT EASY WALK
Barry Park South to Boulder Bay Road return - near Fingal Bay
Grade 2/3, 5kms
Brian C - 0427 888 966
NOTE: If you wish to participate in optional lunch, please contact Brian
a few days prior so he can confirm numbers with the cafe.
Saturday 20th June (Hunter Valley)
Aberdare State Forest, near Cessnock
Fire trails and disused railway alignment
Grade 3/4, 13kms
Sue – 4990 2320
Wednesday 24th June (Newcastle)
Blackbutt Reserve
Grade 3, 10kms
Margaret - 0407 078 563
Saturday 27th June (Central Coast)
Somersby to Kulnura (Great North Walk)
Grade 4, 15kms
Jutta – 0405 033 550
Walk Gradings
*GRADE 1 (Very Easy) Short walk with flat even surface, no steps or steep sections. Walk should not exceed 5kms.
*GRADE 2 (Easy) Opportunity for large number of walkers, including those with reduced walking ability to walk on well marked and even tracks. Tracks are man made and may have a few steps. Should not be too steep. Suitable for beginners. Distance should not exceed about 10km
*GRADE 2/3 (Easy/medium) Easy walk, mostly on tracks of low gradient. Opportunity to walk easily in natural environments on well marked tracks. Tracks should not be steep. Distance should not exceed about 15km
*GRADE 3 (Medium) Medium walk with some hilly sections and/or rougher terrain. Opportunity to walk on defined and distinct tracks with some steep sections requiring a moderate level of fitness. Suitable for fit beginners. Distance should not exceed about 20km
*GRADE 4 (Medium/hard) Steeper, rougher terrain and may have off-track sections (no more than one quarter of the walk) or a longer distance track walk. Opportunity to explore and discover relatively undisturbed natural environments mostly along defined and distinct tracks. Tracks can be steep. There may be short sections of rock scrambling involved. Leaders should have map reading abilities and/or ability to use a compass. Distance depending on circumstances. Not suitable for most beginners
*GRADE 5 (Hard) Off-track or difficult terrain. Opportunity for walkers with advanced outdoor knowledge and skills to find their own way along often indistinct tracks or off track in remote locations. May include steep sections of unmodified surfaces. There may be rock scrambling, creek walking & crossing involved. Distance covered is unlimited, but may be short & difficult. Only for experienced walkers and not suitable for beginners.