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27 Apr, Sat 8:00AM				Bungonia Gorge – Mt Ayre – Shoalhaven River – Long Point
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	550m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A spectacular walk visiting 2 stunning lookouts with a river inbetween! Of course you have a big hill descending from Bungonia Lookout, down to the Shoalhaven River via Mt Ayre as the first section of the walk. Then a leisurely stroll along this most beautiful of rivers, before tackling the zig zag track that takes you up to Long Point. Steep sections of track. Location: Morton NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 20. View

29 Apr - 3 May, Mon-Fri				Barrington Getaway
Grade:3/6		Length	30km		Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will be based in Gloucester in huts and make day trips to Gloucester Tops, Barrington and the Williams River parts of Barrington Tops National Park. Public transport is available to and from Gloucester, but daily travel will be by car pooling. Normal bushwalking hazards including a lack of mobile phone coverage. Location: Barrington Tops NP Map: Gloucester Tops 92334N View

29 Apr, Mon 10:10AM				Hills of Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	180m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) If you think of Manly only as a beach, come along and change your mind. This walk climbs the hills around Manly. Starting at Manly Wharf, it heads up and over to Little Manly Beach, then crosses the ridge to Fairy Bower Beach via St Patricks College. After a long flat stretch along the promenade from Steyne to Queenscliff beaches, it climbs towards Freshwater. From the top, the walk descends to Manly Creek. It finishes with a climb to the Kangaroo statue, returning via Ivanhoe Park and Tower Hill Park to Manly Cove. Hazards: steps. Map: manly Limit: 14. View

29 Apr, Mon 9:18AM				Leura, Lone Pine, WWF INCLUDING A SECTION OF NEWLY OPENED GRAND CLIFF TOP WALK
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	338m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Updated Details) To commemorate Anzac Day. Walk from Leura Station to the Lone Pine. Walk Lyre bird Dell track then to Golf Links Lookout. Road to the Fairmont Hotel (unavoidable). Track around golf course to Lillians Bridge then on towards the Conservation Hut. Short cut track to Wentworth Falls. Newly opened sections of Darwin's Walk back to WWF Station. Steep, rough sections, muddy. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

30 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Penang & Baldy Billy Peaks (#806)
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Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Neil O.
Two separate walks to two peaks in different areas of the beautiful Guula Ngurra NP, with a minor car shuffle. The Mt Penang loop walk follows a pleasant, well-formed track up to the summit of Mt Penang with its panoramic views. The track winds steadily uphill with a short, steep climb at the end. The Baldy Billy Peak walking track is an out-and-back walk to another summit with spectacular views down into the Wollondilly valley below. After an initial short but very steep descent we cross a pretty, wide valley floor and then start the slow, steady climb to the summit of Baldy Billy Peak and then return along the same route. Steep climbs & descents, uneven surfaces, indistinct track in places, unfenced cliff edges, slippery in places (walking poles recommended). Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

1 May, Wed 9:30AM				Fullers Bridge to Fullers Bridge loop
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk from Fullers Bridge along the Lane Cove River to Mowbray Park and then return via Great North Walk and site of historic Fairyland Pleasure Gardens. Opportunity to extend if you wish. Bookings only from one week before the walk please. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

1 May, Wed				Mollywallee Mystery Tour
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Some streets, some paths and reserves, maybe some rain, maybe some sunshine and definitely a beverage at the end. View

1 May, Wed 8:40AM				Winmalee to Grose Head South
Grade:4/6		Length	17km	520m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Starting at the end of White Cross Road, walk along Shaws Ridge Trail, Blue Gum Swamp Track, Bees Nest Hill and Springwood Ridge Trail to Grose Head South Lookout, and then along a steep eroded track to Grose Head South and back. Could visit the Grotto on the way to or back. We will walk through the beautiful Blue Gum Forest and enjoy the great views over the Grose Valley from the lookout. The track is fine up to the lookout, but beyond that, it is eroded and involves a bit of scrambling. Cars required for the car shuttle from Springwood Station to the start of the walk. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossing. Limit: 15. View

3 May, Fri 9:24AM				The Alphabet series: “J”: Jacksons Landing to the harbour.
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. We walk from the waterfront estate of Jacksons Landing to Circular Quay, with optional lunch at Chat Thai.  Points of interest: Elizabeth Bay, Jones Bay, Darling Island, Wellcome Wall, Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney Aquarium, Barangaroo, Crown Casino, Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Bridge stairs, Argyle Stairs, Clock tower, Museum of Contemporary Art, Wollemi pine and First fleet park Limit: 15. View

4 May, Sat 8:00AM				East Creek exploration
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Deep inside the Newnes State Forest is an unprotected area worth saving and of course visiting, East Creek. Within its deep sculptured walls, there are wonderful overhangs and sections of towering forest, along with a few superb waterfalls which we will visit along the way. Come see why this area should be included within the Gardens of Stone National Park. Rock scrambling. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

4 May, Sat 9:15AM				Overcliff and Undercliff
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Conservation Hut. Then down stairs to Overcliff Walk. Visit Den Fenella Lookout. Follow Undercliff Walk to Wentworth Falls and Round Walk. Walk Allocasaurina Alley and Peters Parade. Lunch at Annies Picnic Rock. Some rough track. Some steps. Wet rocks, tree roots etc can be slippery. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba Limit: 12. View

5 May, Sun 9:30AM				Mountain Bike Ride, Kioloa To Pebbly Beach
		Length	30km		Milton Branch
Megan H.
Grade: Medium, (some steep hills and bumps). Distance: 30km approx. Ride the fire trails through Murramarang NP for lunch at Pebbly Beach. Return via the same route. There are some steep climbs and bumps. It can be a bit slippery if it has been raining. Often see lyrebirds running the roads. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Durras 89261S Limit: 8. View

6 May, Mon 8:25AM				Glenbrook to Emu Plains
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	230m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Updated Details) From Glenbrook Station walk to Mt Sion. Then roads and tracks to Lennox Bridge, oldest bridge on mainland Australia. Up track to Marges Lookout, then to Elizabeth Lookout. Down steeply to Knapsack Viaduct. Walk up 'Heartbreak Hill' to view the recently sealed zig zag railway track, Top Points and new look out. Descent again. Track to under the railway line and to Leonay Oval. Roads to the Nepean River. Cross M4 road bridge. Walk through Tench Reserve. Cross Yanghai bridge and on to Emu Plains station. Steep, rough, slippery Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

7 May, Tue 9:00AM				McPhails Fire Trail (#130)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) David W.
McPhails Fire Trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley.  The Pipeline Lookout is an excellent morning tea stop before descending through rainforest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley. Hazards: Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent. Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

7 May, Tue 7:14AM				Sydney: Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401)
Fully inside Mosman Municipal Council
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B
(Fully Booked) We have an opportunity to explore some of the best of the North Shore of Sydney Harbour. Starting at Balmoral Beach with its little jetty and huge fig trees; to Middle Head to explore fortifications and cliff top views beyond the Heads; then through angophora trees to Georges Heights and barracks converted to artist studios; and on to Clifton Gardens for lunch. Then we will walk beside secluded bays to the navy memorials at Bradley’s Head. Then it is a short walk to Taronga Zoo for a Ferry to Circular Quay and trains home. Limit: 20. View

8 May, Wed 9:50AM				Cabarita to Abbotsford
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk from Cabarita Park to Abbotsford via the foreshores of the Parramatta River. En route we will visit Henry Lawson Park and the former Animal Quarantine station. Lovely river views. Bookings only one week before the walk please. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 15. View

8 May, Wed 9:00AM				Old Blotchy
Grade:3/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Drive to 18 Mile Peg forest road, just past Termeil. Walk eastwards along forest roads and a short bush track to view Old Blotchy (a magnificent old Spotted gum). Also visit Old Blotchy’s little brother close by! Returning to the cars via the same route. Coffee afterwards at Termeil – BYO or available at roadhouse. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

8 May, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

10 May, Fri 9:00AM				Paddle Grays Point to Audley (#K620)
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
A chance to explore a bit of the Hacking River that none of us have paddled but should be quite straight forward. From a perfect launch site at Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point, we paddle upstream to the fresh water weir at Audley which is just 3 km one way. After a wonder around and possible swim we will head back to Swallow Reserve. (total 6km). If anyone is interested in extending the paddle we can check out North West Arm (Gymea Bay) for around 8km (negotiable 😉 ) Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Limit: 12. View

10 May, Fri 9:30AM				The suburbs series : Cheltenham, Epping
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Epping Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. We will follow the fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction with the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow the GNW until the Terrys Creek Track turnoff. Follow this track through various parks until we come to Terrys Creek Falls. We will then back track and walk to the Epping Railway Station. Possible sightings of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom along this walk. The track could be rough and slippery in parts. Creek crossings.  Limit: 15. View

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