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6 Apr, Mon 9:30AM				Overlooking Sydney – Glenbrook to Lapstone
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) This is Easter Monday public holiday and daylight saving has ended. Come and enjoy this great walk in the lower Blue Mountains and enjoy the great views, particularly from Marges and Elizabeth's Lookouts. Walking under the highway near the RAAF base we pass a disused railway tunnel and go on to find an old tramway which we will follow to discover why it was built. Booking essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I already have them. Bike riders and a few rough sections of the track. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

6 Apr, Mon 9:05AM				Transit of Venus
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Mabel Falls, Edith Falls, Hazel Falls, Burgess Falls, Oaklands Falls, Horseshoe Falls. Rough track in places. Location: Woodford Map: Katooma Limit: 20. View

7 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				SHTue: Lake Alexandra to Boxvale via 40’ Falls. at Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong) [Gr:3 D:10 A:400] #SH050
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Maureen.F
The track follows the Nattai River from the lake to Nattai Creek where the track to the falls leaves the main track and follows the Nattai Creek track to the falls. From the Falls a steep climb leads to the Boxvale track. (Car shuffle) Rough track, slippery rocks, creek crossing and steep steps. Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

8 Apr, Wed 9:00AM				Bawley Beach to Nuggan Point
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Stroll to headland with views. From Bawley Reserve we make our way to Nuggan Point via forest, lake and sandy beaches. An easy and delightful walk. Coffee afterwards in Bawley. Location: Meroo NP View

8 Apr, Wed 8:33AM				Loftus to Heathcote via Audley
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
A pleasant walk in Royal NP from Loftus Station to Audley and up to Heathcote Station. Some sections have rough footing with eroded steps with potentialy overgrown paths. Bungoona Lookout has good views of the Hacking River. Lunch at Audley and the posibility of a cup of coffee before continuing to Heathcote. Limit: 20. View

8 Apr, Wed 10:58AM				Long Jetty to Entrance North
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
69581
(Changed Transport Details) The walk starts at Long Jetty along Long Jetty foreshore towards The Entrance Memorial Park, where we’ll walk across the 467m Entrance bridge to The Entrance North over Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Channel, and along Magenta shared pathway to Sensory Gardens, filled with scent from native trees and plants, a viewing platform overlooking the beautiful Tuggerah Lakes with lots of Pelicans! Bookings only from one week before date of walk. Location: Central Coast Limit: 15. View

8 Apr, Wed 11:30AM				Lunch
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

10 Apr, Fri 9:50AM				Discovering Sydney 15: Cockatoo Island
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. LEADER: Ros Freeman Limit: 10. View

11 Apr, Sat 10:00AM				Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6		Length	1km		Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Easy flat walk to overlook The Basin, Kentlyn. Plant ident along the way! Location: Keith Longhurst Reserve Limit: 20. View

11 Apr, Sat 8:00AM				Upper Govetts Leap creek wanderings
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk takes in a lot of wild country in the upper reaches of Govetts Leap Creek and a short section of Katoomba Creek and involves a fair bit of creek walking and offtrack walking along with some tracks thrown in for good measure! All in all you can expect a lot of variety and almost certainly few people! So if you are in the mood for a walk not listed in any guide book then this is for you! In other words...adventurous types welcome. offtrack and rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 1:25 000 Limit: 12. View

12 Apr, Sun 8:00AM				Great North Walk Stage 2
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	300m	Sydney Branch
30102
Meet at Roseville Station, descend to Fullers Bridge, walk along Lane Cove River, passing sandstone caves to Blue Hole. Follow moist valleys with occasional creek crossings, passing fern trees and finishing with a climb up Conscript Pass to Thornleigh Railway Station. Muddy after rain, tree roots, uneven track, creek crossings, possible leeches. Bring rain gear, poles (if you use them), insect repellant, hat, plenty of water, morning tea and lunch. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 20. View

12 Apr, Sun 8:00AM				Pretty Beach – Durras Mountain Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Sensational circuit walk through forest and along the coast. From Pretty Beach we follow the trail over Durras Mountain and return along the coast with a project to find and photograph the fossils north of Clear Point. NPWS park fees apply. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Kioloa1:25,000 View

13 Apr, Mon 8:30AM				Glenbrook Circuit via Jellybean Pool, Blue Pond and Duck Hole
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
(Updated Details) Meet at Station, walk down to Jellybean Pool, walk along Glenbrook Creek to Blue Pool, then walk up along faint track, join the track to Duck Hole and walk back to Glenbrook Station via Douglas Smith Park. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

14 Apr, Tue 9:00AM				SHTue: Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the Escarpment at Nattai NP (High Range) [Gr:4 D:13 A:400] #SH710
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 34586
This walk is along the first part of the Bonnum Pic track. Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment. Wildflowers are prolific and the view is spectacular. Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges. NOTE: Sections of this track have become quite overgrown Location: Nattai NP (High Range) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

15 Apr, Wed 6:00PM				Dark Sky viewing night at Palm Beach
					Sydney Branch
14330
(Fully Booked) We in Northern Beaches (Sydney) are excited to host a night to view the stars at the only Dark Sky Place in Sydney. Surrounded by ocean, Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach (see map link) was designated in 2024. The night will be hosted by North Sydney Astronomical Society (NSAS). Numbers are restricted, so please contact Pamela Dawes soon to reserve your place. NSAS will be able to supply the telescopes but we will need to restrict numbers to 40. Please bring jumper, snacks, drinks (non alcoholic) a chair or picnic rug. They allow about 10 people per telescope, each viewing a different area of the sky, so there will be some waiting involved. The event will be weather dependent, of course, as we need a cloud-free night. If it is cloudy weather on the day, we will need to postpone. Location: Palm Beach Limit: 40. View

15 Apr, Wed 9:30AM				Thornleigh to Pennant Hills
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk from Thornleigh to Pennant Hills through beautiful bushland. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Some creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 15. View

15 Apr, Wed 8:30AM				Waterfall Station to Palona Cave & Falls via Forest Path
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	470m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Meet at Waterfall station, walk along Uloola Fire Trail, then Couranga Track, cross Hacking River, Forest Track, Old Lady Carrington Drive, turn off to Palona Cave track to Palona Cave and then Palona Falls. Return via Forest loop track, Couranga Track and Uloola Fire Trail to Waterfall station. A lovely and enjoyable walk through a beautiful forest with varied vegetation to an imposing cave and beautiful waterfall. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Location: Waterfall Limit: 15. View

16 Apr, Thu 8:30AM				Black Bobs Creek exploration
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Keith W
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Start at Mackey VC Rest Area on the Hume Highway. From the Rest Area we follow a track to the historic Black Bob’s Creek bridge where coal was mined for the Iron Works. Built for the Great South Road in the 1830’s, it still stands. From here the plan is to explore the creek downstream to Belanglo State Forest. Cliffs, high water levels, scrub, wet feet Location: Black Bob's Creek Map: Moss Vale 89281N and Canyonleigh8929-4n Limit: 8. View

17 Apr, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 14: North Sydney: CQ to Wollstonecraft
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. Map: circular quay Limit: 10. View

18 Apr, Sat 10:19AM				Middle Harbour Creek and Carroll Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	350m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A mostly flat walk along Middle Harbour Ck downstream to Carroll Ck, then return. Surprisingly pleasant walking for a national park within a big city. Possible swimming. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Garigal NP Limit: 15. View

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