bushwalking around sydney for 6-10 hours every sunday

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Many thanks

Xiyiu
Viola
Qikaidesheng
Life
Ryan
Maggie
Bernie
Eastlife
Vanus
Half
Hoopoos
Nokia6210

for join hiking today at part of Great North Walk, from Berowra station to Brooklyn via Berowra Waters and Cowan.

13 of us walked 23 KM for 10 hours (finished in dark 19:00 PM) including 10 min morning tea, 30 min lunch break and addtional 20 min evening break. Everyone enjoyed very much with different experience.

ATO

要小心背包客杀手阿，建议不要落单并携带家伙。

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We are going to “Sea to Summit” this Saturday (other than Sunday) September 11, 2010 at Stanwell Park, near south of Royal National Park.

This is easy track of 8.5 KM for 3-5 hours, suitable for any level.

This walk combined a strong along a wide ocean beach with a hike through tall timber on a well graded track to the summit of Mt Mitchell. The walk has wonderful views overlooking Stanwell Park, the ocean and the Coal Cliff beach. The path to the summit was a coach a road built by convicts. You can admire the rock wall embankments that were constructed to make a level track. Bushrangers held up travelers along this path. Mt Mitchell was named after major sir Thomas Mitchell, the Surveyor General of Colony, who owned land in this area.



The meeting time and place
10:00 AM, Saturday 11th of September, at end of Station Street of Stanwell Park
GPS  S34º13´43.23", E 150º59´23.07"
Walkie Talkie: 477.150 MHz

It is compulsory to wear hiking/bushwalking shoes/boots.

Please SMS 0402 817 164 or MSN petercai08@hotmail.com for your confirmation.

Outdoor activities carry their own risks of injury and death. The Organizer has no any control over what the participant does, and cannot accept any liability for any loss or accidents which the participant might suffer.

[ 本帖最后由 bushwalking 于 2010-9-8 19:24 编辑 ]

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Many thanks

我是一片云
HelenX
Monica
Nokia6210
JYL
KenL
Ryan
云山青龙
Half

for joining walk on fine day at Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area near Stanwell Park.

10 of us walked over 12.5 KM for 6 hours including morning tea, lunch break and afternon tea, and having hot pot for dinner. Everone enjoyed very much with different experience.

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Spring came already. It is real good time to see wildflower in addition to bushwalking.

This Sunday September 19, 2010 we are going to “Wildflower Wander” track of Heathcote National Park via Waterfall next Royal National Park.

This is easy track of 11.0 KM for 3-5 hours, suitable for any level.

The Heathcote National Park is always stunning. Wilderflowers abound all the year round. The most outstanding blooms are the Gymea Lilies seen during August to October. They are big bright red flowers on top a three meter high stalk. Bright pink heath and golden wattles are on show in early spring. Other varieties flower at different times of the year. You can take a dip and even swim in the rock pools during the warmer months. This walk includes a climb up to Mt Westmacott for a 360-degree view and a wander through a lovely gully beside Heathcote Creek. Of course there are some steep bits on the way in and out of the park. Take you time and enjoy the view.


The meeting time and place
9:30 AM, Sunday 19th of September, at end of Warabin Street of Waterfall
GPS S34º7´49.75", E 150º59´31.56"

Walkie Talkie: 477.150 MHz

It is compulsory to wear hiking/bushwalking shoes/boots.

Please SMS 0402 817 164 or MSN petercai08@hotmail.com for your confirmation.

Outdoor activities carry their own risks of injury and death. The Organizer has no any control over what the participant does, and cannot accept any liability for any loss or accidents which the participant might suffer.

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Most people like 野花 other than 家花.

Today it is real good time to see 野花 at Heathcote National Park.

Many thanks
ng2wing and his two friends
Wendi
Ryan
Shawn
Jack
Aofu
Xiaoyumen
Matt
Carine
Alvin
Xiang-x-Xiang
KaranT
我是一片云
HelenH
KenL
Half
Mandy

for joining walk today at Heathcote National Park.

20 of us walked abour 12 K M for 5.5 hours including 20 mins morning tea, 40 mins lunch break and afternoon tea.  we had cold drink and ice cream at corner shop after walking and some of us had "Peking Toast Duck" for dinner as well.

doublezz

好像很好玩的样子，下次去哪里？

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We are going to see wildflowers along the Hawkesbury River in addition to bushwalking at Marramarra Natioal Park for this Sunday September 26, 2010.

This is middle-grad track of 19.0 KM for 5-7 hours.

The outstanding features of this walk are the extensive views of the Hawkesbury River and surrounding ridges and display of wildflowers, particularly Boronia and Eristemon. Also of interest is the re-vegetation of the gas pipeline route between Newcastle and Sydney.

How to go there: Take the Old Northern Road through Glenorie and Forest Glen towards Wisemans Ferry. About 7 km north of Forest Glen turn right Canoelands Road (there is a bus shelter at the junction). Drive 7.5 KM to a “T” junction and turn right. About 500 M further on, thee is a “Marramarra National Park” sign on the left and space to park 4 cars.

The meeting time and place
10:00 AM, Sunday 26th of September, at 58 Canoelands Road of Canoelands
GPS S33º29´45.88", E 151º5´10.33"

Walkie Talkie: 477.150 MHz

It is compulsory to wear hiking/bushwalking shoes/boots.

Please SMS 0402 817 164 or MSN petercai08@hotmail.com for your confirmation.

Outdoor activities carry their own risks of injury and death. The Organizer has no any control over what the participant does, and cannot accept any liability for any loss or accidents which the participant might suffer.

[ 本帖最后由 bushwalking 于 2010-9-22 21:28 编辑 ]

bushwalking

Many thanks

到处流浪
Circleyue
FreemanL
Half
Vicky
Easlife
Vanus
Tjdama
Ryan
JingC, Michael and their friends
CarineC
Qikaidesheng
Joe

for joining bushwalk today at Marramarra National Park in addtion to seeing wideflower.

Seventeen of us walked over 19 KM for 5.5 hours including morning tea short break and half hour lunch break and coffee time. Most of us had hot pot for dinner.

Everyone enjoyed very much with different experience.

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No outdoor activites in Sydney region for this long weekend (Oct 2-4), but there will be other indoor and outdoor actives in Barrington Tops National Park and Mount Royal National Park of New South Wales. Please contact 0402 817 164 for more details.

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Many thanks our friend HW for providing his farm (next to Barrington Tops National Park) for three days long weekend.

Many thanks

Bernie
Maggie
KenL
我是一片云
YZ
Mandy
WSL

for joining unforgetable super "FB" and easy hiking in the farm and part of national park.  

Eight of us had great time and everyone enjoyed very much with different experience.

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It is time to resume our bushwalking/hiking in Sydney region after two weeks.

We are going to Wollemi National Park for this Sunday Oct 10, 2010.

Two options of tracks could be chosen:
10 KM of Mountain Lagoon – Colo River Gorge View or
20 KM of Mountain Lagoon – Mailes Ridge – Colo River

Mountain Lagoon – Colo River Gorge View: [size] From a bluff above the Colo River, north of Mountain Lagoon, there are panoramic views of gthe Colo wilderness in Wollemi National Park. This bluff can be reached easily by walking along fairly level fire trails from Mountain Lagooon village which has an elevation of 560 meters.

Mountain Lagoon – Mailes Ridge – Colo River: This walk would provide a good instruction to overnight bushwalking (but easily done within 6 hours). The Colo-Meroo camping area on the banks of the Colo, has a white sandy beach, and good swimming areas. The walking route is along a relative new track, which has been marked by the NPWS. There are fine views over the Colo River along the way.

How to go there: The village of Mountain Lagoon is reached by traveling o Windsor and then along Bells Lines of Road towards Lithgow. Take the signposted Mountain Lagoon turn off to the right at Bilpin. At Mountain Lagoon, take a left turn into Sams Way – a side road which circummavigates the lagoon. One km along Sams way a fire trail branch off to the north.

The meeting time and place
10:00 AM, Sunday 10th of October, at 117 Sams Way, Mountain Lagooon NSW 2578
GPS S33º26´40.63", E 150º38´18.52"
Walkie Talkie: 477.150 MHz

It is compulsory to wear hiking/bushwalking shoes/boots.

Please SMS 0402 817 164 or MSN petercai08@hotmail.com for your confirmation.

Outdoor activities carry their own risks of injury and death. The Organizer has no any control over what the participant does, and cannot accept any liability for any loss or accidents which the participant might suffer.

bushwalking

Many thanks

Circleyue
到处流浪
MichaelX
Jack
Shawn
Ryan
Aofu
qikaidesheng
xiang_x_xiang
Jasmine
Mandy
ChenC
Vicky

for joining bushwalk at Wollemi National Park today.

14 of us walked 24-25 KM for 7.5 hours including half hour lunch break. Everyone enjoyed very much with different experience.

In addtion we have finally found how to walk 29 KM of loop track with 6 KM walking/swimming in Colo river.

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Last Oct 18, 2009 Sunday we had easy bushwalking at Springwood of Blue Mountains National Park in the morning and picnic, 采桑椹 at Tench Reserve of Jamisontown (Penrith) in the afternoon.

One year on, this Sunday Oct. 17, 2010, we are going to walk along Warragamba River and Nepean River in the morning, while we will have picnic, 采桑椹 at Tench Reserve of Jamisontown (Penrith) in the afternoon again.


Warragamba Dam – Nepean River – Nortons Basin – Warragamba

This is easy loop track of 8-14 km for about 3 hours, and close to Tench Reserve of Jamisontown (Penrith) for采桑椹

Nortons basin is an striking geological feature – it is very deep river basin about 125 meters wide in Nepean river close to its confluence with the Warragamba River. This walk takes us to Nortons basin by an interesting route that includes a lilo crossing of the Warragamba River.


Meeting time and places

9:00 AM, Sunday 17th of October, 2010, Sunday at the crossing of Nortons Basin Road and Silverdala Road, Wallacia;

9:10 AM at Car Park off Crest Road and Franswoth Avenue of Warragamba
GPS S33º53´1.33", E 150º35´49.82"

12:30 PM at Car Park, crossing of Rench Avenue and Jamison Road of Jamisontown

Walkie Talkie: 477.150 MHz

It is compulsory to wear hiking/bushwalking shoes/boots.

Please SMS 0402 817 164 or MSN petercai08@hotmail.com for your confirmation.

Outdoor activities carry their own risks of injury and death. The Organizer has no any control over what the participant does, and cannot accept any liability for any loss or accidents which the participant might suffer.

[ 本帖最后由 bushwalking 于 2010-10-13 21:48 编辑 ]

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Many thanks Vicky of Freeoz  and 紫霞  of 邻居的邻居 for organising great activities including picnic and 桑椹林 in such fine Sunday.

Many thanks
撕贴拉 and friends
Viola
Laura.CN and friends
Joe
Carina and friends
Sabrina
Mandy and friends
Nokia6210
到处流浪
Lee
Circleyue
Ryan
HelenX
Coco
Qikaidesheng

for joining great walk of about 8 KM along Nepean River in the moring and picnic, 桑椹林 at Tench Reserve of Jamisontown （Penrith）in the afternoon.

23 of us  enjoyed very much and had different experience.

[ 本帖最后由 bushwalking 于 2010-10-18 17:33 编辑 ]

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It is time to resume our bushwalking/hiking in Blue Mountains National Park after 2 months. This Sunday Oct 24, 2010, we are going to Leura, the one of the two most beautiful towns (another is Blackheath, based on my own experience) of Blue Mountains National Park.

We will walk “On Top of the World” in the morning and “Look out Leura” in the afternoon.

On Top of the World (8KM, 2-3 Hours)
The walk to Lockley Pylon commands 360 degree view over the world heritage park. It’s a “top of the world feeling” to look across rugged cliff faces and down to valleys below. From the road the foot track leads on a steady incline along a ridge through heath-land and scrub to the high point. There are views all the way to the pylon.

Look Out Leura (8KM, 3-4 Hours)
This walk takes in numerous stunning viewpoints over valleys, creeks and waterfalls. While there are a few climbs we do not descend to the floor of the Jamison Valley. This trial is mainly on the cliff top near Leura.

The meeting time and place

9:30 AM, Sunday 24th of October, at entrance of Lockley (Pylon) track, Mount Hay Road of Leura (10 KM away from Great Western Hwy)
GPS S33º39´4.07", E 150º22´17.94"

12:30 PM, at the crossing of Laura Mall and Craigend Street of Leura.

It is compulsory to wear hiking/bushwalking shoes/boots.

Please SMS 0402 817 164 or MSN petercai08@hotmail.com for your confirmation.

Outdoor activities carry their own risks of injury and death. The Organizer has no any control over what the participant does, and cannot accept any liability for any loss or accidents which the participant might suffer.

[ 本帖最后由 bushwalking 于 2010-10-21 21:12 编辑 ]

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Due to heavy rain, we short cut proposed

"Lockley Pylon (Leura) to Pylon Perry's Lookdown (Blackheath)" and "Pylon Perry's Lookdown (Blackheath) to Lockley Pylon (Leura)"  

2x8.1KM with 1600 meters ascent and 1600 meters descent

to "Lockley Pylon (Leura) to Blue Gum Forest  and "Blue Gum Forest  to Lockley Pylon (Leura)"  

2x6KM with 1000 meters ascent and 1000 meters descent .

Many thanks
到处流浪
qikaidesheng
Circleyue

for joining great walk today despite of heavy rain.

Four of walked 12 KM with 1000 meters ascent and 1000 meters descent for 6.5 hours.

We had coffee at one of best coffee restaurant after walk.

Everyone enjoyed very much.

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This Sunday, 31 of Oct, 2010 we  are going to walk "Seven Bridges and Seven Villages Walk",  
http://www.7bridgeswalk.com.au/

You can register http://www.everydayhero.com.au/registrations/list/41  for the event from now by following the links on this site. This is a great day out for the whole family and it is FREE in last four year, but costs $10 each this year.

The event is a great way to see Sydney, benefit your health,join in a great community activity and raise money for charities. You can donate online or at any of the event villages or bridges along theway.

The whole course is about 27.7 KM loop circle. You can start at any of the seven event villages as you like.

Meeting time and place for this Sunday
8:00 AM
Milsons Point Village (Burton Street, Corner of Alfred Street and Burton Street)
8:30 AM
The Rocks Village (opposite Overseas Passenger Terminal)

Outdoor activities carry their own risks of injury and death. The Organizer has no any control over whatthe participant does, and cannot accept any liability for any loss oraccidents which the participant might suffer.

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Thanks God for perfect weather  so that we could have great day for seven bridges and seven villages walk today.

Many thanks

Kylie2008 and kid
LaoDavid
ZK
FreemanL
Joe
到处流浪
Lee
Life
Shawn
Ryan
Sidneysider
Chehchen
Qikaidesheng
and myself
joining at Milsons Point Village

and
007
Vicky
Mandy
Circleyue
joining at Rocks Village

and
Viola
Joice
joining at Pymont Village

Kylie and kid walked six bridges. All of others walked at least 27 KM for whole course for 6-8 hours and 13 of us walked over 30.2 KM (beyond 27 KM) to BBQ City.

到处流浪
Lee
Life
Shawn
Ryan
Qikaidesheng
007
Mandy
Circleyue
Viola
Joice
Feifei
Myslef

had delicous BBQ and Hot at Koren Restaurant.

Everyone enjoyed very much with different excperience.

See "Sydneyhiking Club"

http://www.freeoz.org/ibbs/thread-876952-7-1.html

for more details.

江湖

有趣！下一站去哪？

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After two “hard” walks at “Lockley Pylon to Blue Gum Forest” of Blue Mountains NP (12 KM with 1000 meters ascent and 1000 meters descent) in heavy rain day Oct 24 and “8 Bridges and 7 Villages Walk” in Sydney on Oct 31, we are going to easy walk in Royal National Park for this Saturday (other than regular Sunday) Nov 6, 2010.

Lead Us into Temptation (12KM, 3-5 Hours)
In this case yielding to temptation is not a sin but a walk Temptation Creek. We will walk along secluded bush track through undisturbed bushland. There are some steep sections bit taking these slowly will see you through. A bubbling creek and a great lookout are included in this exploration of “The Royal”. Audley region in the middle way is the best site for lunch, hot or cold drinking and even BBQ and picnic if you like (We may need bring fresh food if so)  


The meeting time and place

9:30 AM, 6th of November, Saturday, at 1 Pitt Street (next to Sutherland College TAFE), Loftus
GPS S34º2´40.42", E 151º3´8.01"


Please SMS 0402 817 164 or MSN petercai08@hotmail.com for your confirmation.

Outdoor activities carry their own risks of injury and death. The Organizer has no any control over what the participant does, and cannot accept any liability for any loss or accidents which the participant might suffer.

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We rescheduled walking track to Coastal Walk of Royal National Park in last minutes due to weather.

Many thanks

Fernando
Maggie
Bernie
Mandy
Qikaidesheng

for joining Coastal Walk today.

Six of us walked about 15 KM for six hours. Everyone enjoyed very much with different experience.

See "Sydneyhiking Club"
http://www.freeoz.org/ibbs/thread-876952-8-1.html

江湖

有趣得很！

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This Sunday Nov 14, 2010, we are going to Coastal walk between Bondi and Googee, and see sculpture (by the sea) exhibition in the mean time.

More infomation on Sculpture by The Sea

http://www.sculpturebythesea.com/

This coastal walk from Bondi to Googee (return) is only about 12 KM for 5 hours, starting at Bondi Beach, lunch break at Googee.

This is Sydney's best known coastal walk and for good reason. It's a stunning path that hugs the clifftops and beaches all the way to Googee. There are cafes or kiosks at every beach, lifeguards to look out for you in the surf and saltwater pools at Bondi, Bronte, Clovelly and Googee. The narrow notch of Clovelly Bay also offers good snorkelling on a calm day- you can see large blue groper and many other fish. This walk is throngerd with joggers on a weekend morning so aim for a weekday if you are able to or start early and finish the walk with breakfast at a beachside cafe.


Meeting time and place
10 AM the 14th of Nov (Sunday), at the crossing of Campbell Pde and Notts Ave of Bondi Beach.


How to go
a) Get tyhere by bus
    I) 333 prepay only, 380: Circular Quay (Stand E) to Bondi Beach;
    II) 361 Bondi Junction (Stand K) to Tamarama;
    III) 381 Bondi Junction (Stand A) to Bondi Beach.
b) Get there by Car
    It is easy to get there by car, but it is trick to find free car park. It is recommended parking car a little far from beach and walking (up to 1000 meters) to the beach.

Everyone is very welcome to join.

Please SMS 0402 817 164 or SMS petercai08@hotmail.com for your intention.

Outdoor activities carry their ownrisks of injury and death. The Organizer has no any control over whatthe participant does, and cannot accept any liability for any loss or accidents which the participant might suffer.

江湖

哇，我想去！

bushwalking

Many thanks

Half
LaoDavid
LilyY
Leo
Christina
GloriaZ
Mandy
Ryan
Shawn
Life
Qikaidesheng
George

for joining Coastal Walk and seeing Sculpture by See exhibition today.

We missed our mate "Katie" Sculputure exhibition in 2009 very much.

Katie's sculpture "shoppers"
young ladies on the Qing porcelain （清代花纹瓷器上的女人们）
the sculpture intends to evoke thoughts that one often encounters in a commercial world full of temptation: （雕塑还原了当今充满诱惑的现实社会）
will one gain salvation through material satisfaction or be lost in a life of luxury?
（有人愿意成为物质享受的奴隶，还是在这花花世界中无所适从）
the refined porcelain-like material in the shape of a shopping bag symbolises the exquisiteness yet fragility of such a life of luxury
（清代瓷器外型的购物袋暗喻了这种人们想“占有”但却又非常“易碎”的奢侈生活）


At the same site in 2010,  It is "Leaf-vessel"  by Virginia King of New Zealand.

12 of us walked about 12 KM for 6 hours including short breaks and lunch time and afternoon tea time.  Everyone enjoyed very much.

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This Saturday Nov 20, 2010, we are going to bushwalk/hike at Royal National Park between Heathcote and Engadine

Heathcote to Engadine via Audley

This track is about 15 KM with 635 meters ascent for 5-6 hours.

Covering a large section of central Royal National Park, this walk goes through the heath and scrub along a well managed and signposted track. The walk loops from Heathcote Railway Station around to Engadine Station. With public transport at both ends, toilets and water at both Uloola Falls and Reid's Park, this track has ample infrastructure to keep a walker out for a day, without losing the sense of getting away from it all.


Meeting time and place
9:30 AM the 14th of Nov (Sunday), at the car park of Engadine train station
GPS S34º4´0.48", E 151º0´56.37"

Please SMS 0402 817 164 or SMS petercai08@hotmail.com for your confirmation.

Outdoor activities carry their own risks of injury and death. The Organizer has no any control over what the participant does, and cannot accept any liability for any loss or accidents which the participant might suffer.

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Since Sydneyhiking Club was established in January 2, 2010, we have been continuously walking/hiking, camping in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and even China every weekend and most of us enjoyed very much with different experience.

This Sunday Dec 5, 2010 may be the last bushwalking/hiking in Sydney region organized by myself and Circleyue in 2010. We are going to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park for bushwalking/hiking (for 3-5 hours), swimming, snorkeling, kayak and even BBQ, picnic at Currawong, Great Mackerel Beaches and the Basin Campground.

The walking tracks are about 10-12 KM for 3-5 hours. You would enjoy a few scheduled beaches, excellent historic aboriginal sites and so on.

Let us bring our own watermelon, beers, food to have “relax” Sunday and celebrate successful year 2010.

The meeting time and place

9:30 AM, 5th of December, 2010, Sunday, at Car Park (the end of West Head Road, Westhead lookout) at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
GPS S33º34´44.55", E 151º18´30.02"


Please SMS 0402 817 164 or MSN petercai08@hotmail.com for your confirmation.

Outdoor activities carry their own risks of injury and death. The Organizer has no any control over what the participant does, and cannot accept any liability for any loss or accidents which the participant might suffer.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011.

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The top 10 tracks walked in 2010 are ranked based on my own experience:

1) Overland Track (partly) of Tasmania (Dec. 21-22, 2010);
2) Lockley Pylon to Blue Gum Forest of Blue Mountains, NSW(Oct. 24, 2010);
3) Mount Emei, Sichuan, China (May 21-22, 2010);
4) Hinterland of Gold Coast, QLD (Feb. 12-15, 2010);
5) Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary via Ruined Casgtle of Blue Mountains, NSW (Feb. 28, 2010);
6) Six-Foot Track of Blue Mountains, NSW (March 20-21, 2010);
7) Light to Light of Ben Boyd National Park, NSW (April 2-4, 2010);
8) Glasgow TK, Zigzig TK and Silvan Reservoir Park, Melbourne, VIC  (April 24-25, 2010);
9) Coastal Walk of Royal National Park, NSW (June 12-13, 2010);
10) Seven (Eight) Bridges and Seven Villages, Sydney (Oct. 31, 2010).