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23-25 Aug, Fri-Sun			Lee Creek and Bylong Labyrinth
Grade:6/6	Length	24km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
A 3-day adventure. From a base camp at Lee Creek, explore the surrounding wild terrain of Bylong Labyrinth. Further details to be advised. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Growee 89324S and Talooby 89324N View

30 Aug, Fri			Ariadne Thread and Theseus Slot
Grade:6/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park on Wolgan Road and make our way up Minotaur Lair Gully; pass through Minotaur Lair, then turn north and climb up the tributary creek to about GR 421 234. Explore the many slots of The Labyrinth, including Theseus Slot, moving westwards, until about GR 417 234. Exit via Ariadne Thread and Minotaur Lair Gully. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

21 Sep, Sat			Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point
Grade:5/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other attractions. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Unbelievable views, rock formations and pagodas. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF and Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N View

27 Sep, Fri			Capertee Creek Gorge to Little Capertee Creek
Grade:5/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk via via Newnes Balcony. Set up a car shuffle. Walk into Capertee Creek Gorge until GR 386 243 then climb out to the north east via the western part of Newnes Balcony. Continue north east and descend into Little Capertee Creek. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

5-7 Oct, Sat-Mon	A 3-day Pack Walk
Grade:6/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Route to be advised later on, based on water availability and other factors. Watch short notice announcements. Location: Wollemi NP Limit: 6. View

11 Oct, Fri			Glen Trig
Grade:6/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Early start. From the Glen Davis Camping ground, climb to the top of Glen Trig via the canyon route. Return the same way. Stunning views of the Wolgan and Capertee Valleys. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory for the leader. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Morgan 89311S and Gospers Mountain 89311N View

25 Oct, Fri			Newnes Balcony and Daves Pass
Grade:5/6	Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk in Capertee Gorge, then climb out to the north at about GR 397 243, then explore the amazing Newnes Balcony between two cliff lines, starting at GR 400 240 and going east. Retrace our steps to a pass to the tops, traverse north east and use Daves Pass to come down at the Newnes Hotel. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

26 Oct, Sat			From Heaven to Hell and Back
Grade:5/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Ben Bullen State Forest, part of the Gardens of Stone region, encapsulates, in a relatively small area, everything that is exciting and interesting about bushwalking – incredible rock sculptures, tall pagodas, narrow slot canyons, magnificent caves, verdant forests and more. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. This walk includes a visit to the stunning Hall of Elrond. All off-track, scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

2-3 Nov, Sat-Sun			Mt Canobla and Mt Gundangaroo Traverse to St Johns Point
Grade:6/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
A 2-day pack walk. Numbers are strictly limited. Private property access is required. Day 1 - Park near Canobla Gap and ascend Mount Canobla on a razor blade spur. Continue to Mt Gundangaroo and camp near the trig. Water was found in a nearby gully. Day 2 – Walk to St Johns Point, then descend to Canobla Gap Trail and walk back to the cars. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Glen Alice 89314N View

8 Nov, Fri			Flying Carpet to Michelangelo Cave via Koan Pass
Grade:5/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Park one car at GR 423 131 off Glowworm Tunnel Road and another car at GR 415 150. From the second car, descend The Gurgler and visit the Flying Carpet. Walk back underneath the cliff line to Koan Cave, then continue south via Koan Pass and above the cliff line, all the way to Michelangelo Cave. Visit Michaels Chair and re-connect with the first car. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. 5M, S333E. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

15 Nov, Fri			Point Repulse
Grade:6/6	Length	24km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Co-leader: Mark Wigley. A very big day with serious exposure and nasty scrub plus two 750 m climbs. Descending into Kedumba Valley from the locked gate we will stride out on the Cedarland Fire trail close to the forbidden zone. We then scramble up onto the Korrowall Ridge and along the 4 km dangerously exposed ridge onto Mt Solitary. The route back may be via the East Col track or by Miners Pass if time and stamina allow. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jamison 89302N Limit: 8. View

16 Nov, Sat			Point Green and Wolgan Falls
Grade:5/6	Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
This is a walk in another spectacular, unprotected part of the Gardens of Stone region, currently under threat. We will visit Point Green and the Wolgan Falls, starting and finishing on Sunnyside Ridge Road. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

22 Nov, Fri			Green Gully Cliff Walk
Grade:5/6	Length	15km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
From Newnes follow the Pipeline Track to the saddle at approximately GR 447 274. Leave the track and head north along the cliff edge for about 2.5 km to GR 437 295 and then attempt to walk out to the end of the spur at GR 435 300. Possible return via Petries Gully. Exploratory sections. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S View

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