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Current Walks Program
WALKS PROGRAM 2 - 2026
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
PLEASE PHONE BEFORE 4PM ON FRIDAY
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
WALKS PROGRAM 3 - 2026
Wednesday 1st July (Lake Macquarie)
Myuna Bay area
Grade 2/3, 11kms
Brian S – 0404 094 048
Saturday 4th July (Lake Macquarie)
Morisset Peninsula – easy walk mainly bush tracks
Grade 3, 10kms
CAR SHUTTLE REQUIRED
Nardi – 0438 731 684
Wednesday 8th July (Central Coast)
Tuggerah to The Entrance
Grade 2/3, 13-14kms
Sue – 4990 2320
Saturday 11th July (Lake Macquarie)
Awaba Bay Circuit
Grade 3, 11kms
Sandy – 0401 199 472
Wednesday 15th July (Central Coast)
Katandra Circuit – hilly mountain walking
Grade 3/4, 6kms with optional 2kms extra
Nardi – 0438 731 684
Saturday 18th July (North Sydney)
GREAT NORTH WALK
Berowra to Cowan via Berowra Waters
Grade 4, 13kms
BRING OPAL CARD
Jutta – 0405 033 550
Wednesday 22nd July (Lake Macquarie)
Swansea, Galgabba Point, Pirrita Island NR
Grade 2/3, 11kms
Colleen – 0427 060 069
Saturday 25th July (Sydney)
GREAT NORTH WALK
Thornleigh to Hornsby
Grade 3/4, 12kms
Sandy – 0401 199 472
Wednesday 29th July (Lake Macquarie)
Eleebana to Tingira Heights return
Grade 3, 10kms
Marg – 0407 078 563
Saturday 1st August – AGM (Lake Macquarie)
Belmont South Loop
Grade 2/3, 8.5kms
Nerida – 0402 531 993
Wednesday 5th August (Newcastle)
Newcastle Waterways
Grade 2/3, 15kms
BRING OPAL CARD
Maria - 0448 126 196
Saturday 8th August (Port Stephens)
Kurrara Hill and BJ Hill
Grade 4, 11kms
Jutta – 0405 033 550
Wednesday 12th August (Lake Macquarie)
Sunshine Park via Shingle Splitters Loop
Grade 3, 10kms
Nardi – 0438 731 684
Saturday 15th August (Central Coast)
Geebung Track to Snapper Point return
Munmorah SCA
Grade 3, 12km
Colleen – 0427 460 069
Wednesday 19th August (Sydney)
Four Ferries Walk
Grade 2/3, 10kms
Brian S – 0404 094 048
Saturday 22nd August (Port Stephens)
Karuah & Tahlee, The AACo in 2 sections
Grade 2/3, 13kms
Ilona – 0491 703 508
Wednesday 26th August (Hunter Valley)
Paterson Heritage Bushland Circuit
Grade 2/3, 10kms
Cheryl, Lesley & Hazel – 0415 239 442
Saturday 29th August (Lake Macquarie)
Green Point Loop
Grade 3, 8-9kms
Nerida – 0402 531 993
.Wednesday 2nd September (Lake Macquaarie)
Awabakal Wildflower & Whale Loop
Grade 2/3, 11kms
Ilona – 0491 703 508
Saturday 5th September (Sydney)
Spit Bridge to Manly
Grade 3, 10kms
Clay – 0400 109 020
Wednesday 9th September (Hunter Valley)
Kitchener Area (Near Cessnock)
Grade 2/3, 15kms
Sue – 4990 2320
Saturday 12th September (North Sydney)
Sphinx and Bobbin Head Trails
Grade 3/4, 12kms
BRING OPAL CARD
Jutta – 0405 033 550
Wednesday 16th September (Lake Macquarie)
Sugarloaf to Seahampton
Grade 3, 10kms
Marg – 0407 078 563
Saturday 19th September (Watagan Forest)
GREAT NORTH WALK
The Basin Campground – Warrawalong Road
Grade 4, 13kms
Colleen – 0427 460 069
Wednesday 23rd September (Sydney)
Birkenhead Point to Balmain East Ferry Terminal
Grade 2/3, 11-12kms
Brian S – 0404 094 048
Saturday 26th September (Port Stephens)
Nelson Bay to Corlette
Grade 3/4, 13kms
Maria - 0448 126 196
Wednesday 30th September (Newcastle)
Maryland to Blue Gum Hills Regional Park
Grade 2/3, 12kms
Ilona – 0491 703 508
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.