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22 Jul, Mon Mt Solitary Traverse
Grade:4/6 Length 20km  920m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Commencing from the locked gate on Kedumba Valley Road follow and pick up Mt Solitary walking track. Cross Kedumba River and follow very steep ascent, 770m, through Solitary Pass to Mt Solitary. Continue along with further steep sections and then descend the Korrowall Knife Edge. Continue along the Ruined Castle track and finish with a steep ascent up the Golden Stairs. Cliff edges and river crossing.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Jamison 89302N and Katoomba 89301S View

24 Jul, Wed Wentworth Falls to Leura
Grade:3/6 Length 17km  650m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Commencing from the locked gate on Kedumba Valley Road, follow and pick up the Sublime Point Trail. Follow this long descent/ascent, 600m, with lots of ups and downs. Great trail walking with picturesque 360 degree views taking in Mt Solitary, Kedumba Walls and the Three Sisters. Ascend numerous steps to Leura Cascades and Leura. Creek crossings, slippery conditions.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Jamison 89302N and Katoomba 89301S View

26 Jul, Fri Wentworth Falls Circuit to Vera Falls and return
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  450m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Roads and paths to Conservation Hut. Descend Valley of Waters Creek to Vera Falls. Return via Hippocrene Falls, Slacks Stairs and Darwins Walk to station. Creek crossings, cliff edges and slippery conditions.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Katoomba 89301S View

28 Jul, Sun Delights of Narrowneck
Grade:4/6 Length 15km  300m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThis walk originated from Jim Smith’s book, How to see the Blue Mountains. A walk to Castle Head Lookout with a possible side trip to other lookouts. A visit to Diamond Falls and an out and back trip to Redledge Pass. Numerous cliff edges, possibly overgrown tracks and slippery loose surfaces... Strict limits apply, book early.
Location: Blue Mountains NP View

31 Jul, Wed Helensburgh Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 18km  400m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Commencing with a short steep climb from the station followed with a gradual descent on a variety of un-named tracks to the Hacking River. Cross the river and ascend to the Garawarra farm area. Follow cliff track and descend on the Lilyvale Track. Locate and follow the Karingal and Red Cedar Tracks to again cross the Hacking. Locate and follow a trail and ascend short off-track section to pick up a variety of tracks and return to station. River crossings, slippery conditions.
Location: Royal NP and Garawarra SCA
Map: Appin 90291S, Otford 91294S, and Royal NP View

3 Aug, Sat Otford to Waterfall
Grade:3/6 Length 23km  450m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Steep climb from station onto the Coast Track. Follow to Burning Palms and ascend the Burgh Track to meet Bola Ridge. Follow along faint track and descend to Lady Carrington Drive. Follow Forest Island, Couranga and Uloola Tracks to station. River crossings, slippery conditions.
Location: Royal NP
Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S View

4 Aug, Sun Bargo River Gorge
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  200m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longIllawarra Branch's annual visit exploring the wonders of the Bargo River and gorge with great views and rock formations. Rock hopping, river crossings. If river is high, walk will be adjusted to suit conditions. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers. Limit: 15. View

25 Aug, Sun Florence & Rusden Heads, Budawangs
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  100m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longIllawarra Branch's annual visit exploring some wonders of the eastern Budawangs but now that Gadara Point & Ngaityung Falls are defined as in the main exclusion zone for unexploded ordinance our 30+ years of leading that walk has sadly come to an end. This time we will do Florence & Rusden Heads which are outside the main exclusion zone. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Milton 89272N Limit: 12. View

31 Aug, Sat 8:30AM Mount Kembla History Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  300m Illawarra Branch
Jennifer M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Walk mostly on tracks (one steep off-track section) to points of interest - Miners Memorial Pathway, Old Kembla Mine site, Windy Gully, Ring Track and Mt Kembla village. Escarpment and coastal views.
Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

15 Sep, Sun Royal NP West to East
Grade:3/6 Length 16km  200m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) West to east traverse of the Royal starting at Loftus and finishing at Bundeena Ferry Terminal for the return trip by ferry and train. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers.
Location: Royal NP
Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 16. View

24 Nov, Sun Gerringong Coast Circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) A circuit walk exploring the beaches, headlands and rock platforms around Gerringong. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers. Limit: 20. View

8 Dec, Sun Illawarra Northern Beaches
Grade:2/6 Length 12km  100m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) A walk exploring the Illawarra coast from Coalcliff to Thirroul via Seacliff Bridge, roadside pathways, beaches, headlands and rock platforms. Part of the Great South Coast Walk (greatsouthcoastwalk.net). Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Limit: 20. View

19 Jan, Sun Gerroa & Seven Mile Beach NP
Grade:2/6 Length 13km  50m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) A great easy summer time, low tide, walk exploring rock platform, beach and bush. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Limit: 20. View

8-23 Feb, Sat (07:00AM)-Sun (00:00AM) Lord Howe Island Trip 2020
Illawarra Branch
34125
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Cycle | A cycling tripSwim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Joe Pike and Brendan Mills are leading another great trip to Lord Howe Island in February 2020. The trip is for one week and allows for group of individual activities including bush walking, swimming/snorkeling, cycling, history insights and more. We are calling for expressions of interest. Please be early as these trips have filled up quickly in the past. Please contact Joe on josephpike3@gmail.com or 0428276883 for further information. View

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