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1 Sep, Sun 8:30AM				South from Batemans Bay Walk 3 – Rosedale Beach to Tomakin
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
(NEW!!!) At a relaxed pace and does include a slightly challenging 1km long rock shelf. More gorgeous coastal scenery as we traverse Guerilla Bay, Burrewarra Point, Long Nose Point and Barlings Beach. Walk past Jimmies and Barlings Islands with views of Broulee Island at the end. There are no public toilets and no water supplies along the walk. One-way walk with a car shuffle. View

3 Sep, Tue 9:00AM				Bungonia Gorge Green Track (#850)
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	360m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith W
(NEW!!!) A circular walk staying on high country. A number of magnificent look downs into Bungonia Gorge and the Shoalhaven River. Bring headlight to explorer the entrance of some caves. Some rough track and some steep sections. Map: Bungonia 8828-2N Limit: 20. View

6 Sep, Fri 9:00AM				The Alphabet series.”W”. Wild Flower Garden at St Ives
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Commencing Kitchener Street, St Ives and down to the creek and fire trail via creek, Mueller Track, where the stillness of nature surrounds you, and up to The Wildflower Garden. Continues to Solander Track. Pretty along the creek, with a waterfall (Phantom Falls). Some quite wet tiny tracks. Lots of ups and downs. Those who use hiking sticks, bring them. Visitors/info centre, next to Senses Track, has a coffee machine and native plant nursery.  Return via a slightly shorter route. Limit: 15. View

10 Sep, Tue 7:14AM				Balmain East to Circular Quay (#S600)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Inner West Council Council of the City of Sydney
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked) The first/last leg of the Harbour Circle Walk with short detours in Balmain, Pyrmont and The Rocks/Barangaroo as time permits. Fully paved with plenty of steps, coffee stops, public amenities and a touch of Sydney’s history. Return from Circular Quay Station to catch the 4.00pm train from Central. Paved paths, steps, coffee shops Location: City of Sydney Limit: 20. View

10 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				Faulks & Blakemans Lookouts (Near Fitzroy Falls) (#195)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	100m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Martyn M.
(NEW!!!) From Yarrunga Rd Fitzroy Falls, head out to Faulks and Blakemans lookouts.  Good views over Kangaroo Valley. Indistinct track in places. Location: Morton NP (Fitzroy) Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

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

13 Sep, Fri 10:00AM				The suburb series of walk: Second Ponds Creek; Allan Porter’s birthday walk
Grade:1/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Allan P.
This walk starts and finishes at The Ponds Shopping Centre. Morning tea and lunch here or at adjacent park. Bring own morning tea and lunch or buy from the shops. Bring a snack in case we end up having a late lunch. The suburb of The Ponds straddles Second Ponds Creek. This creek flows north over 10km from Parklea, through The Ponds and Rouse Hill Regional Park, to join the Cattai River at Annangrove. Along our walk we will see remnants of the woodland that covered this flood plain. As well, we visit Dragonfly Pool and the pretty Ironbark Lake. Mostly on shared concrete pathway. Location: The Ponds Limit: 30. View

16 Sep, Mon 9:00AM				Long Angle and Cripple Creeks
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Mostly roads and fire trails. Follow Long Angle Creek and Cripple Creek trails to Blaxland. Creek crossings. Cyclists and horse riders also use the fire trails. Some steep sections. Some loose surface on trails. Location: Springwood Limit: 20. View

17 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				Ahearn’s Lookout (#210)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
(NEW!!!) Ahearn's lookout is found by following the beginning of Starlight's Track.  Take a left fork leading to Rocky Waterholes Lookout and just past this junction look for a right turn which meanders along the ridge to Ahearn's lookout.  This gives views over the Nattai with Mt Jellore easily identified.  Return by the same route. Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Limit: 20. View

17-24 Sep, Tue (08:00AM)-Tue (17:00PM)				Nadgee Nature Reserve Bushwalk
Grade:4/6		Length	40km	800m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Nadgee Nature Reserve is a real delight, especially in spring with the wildflowers and hopefully a ground parrot or two. And the coastal scenery is wonderful, with perhaps a sighting of whales! The Reserve is south of Eden and runs down to the border. This full pack walk is out and return featuring multiple nights at two of the best locations in the Reserve – Newtons Beach and Nadgee Beach. From Newtons Beach we spend the time enjoying the beach and the  lovely scenery. From Nadgee Beach, we will do a couple of lovely day walks including a visit to Bunyip Hole and the border marker at Cape Howe. Location: Nadgee NR Limit: 8. View

19 Sep, Thu 9:00AM				Stevos Pass Track to Kangaroo River and up Missingham Steps Circuit
Grade:5/6		Length	9km	430m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Jerry
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circular walk from Carrington Falls down Stevos Pass to the Kangaroo River. Cross the river after lunch and up through magnificent rainforest to the Missingham "steps". Very steep descent, off-track, leeches, river crossing, steep slimb up rocks and "steps". Unfenced. Location: Nellies Glenn and Carrington Falls - Budderoo NP Limit: 8. View

20 Sep, Fri 9:20AM				Suburbs series of walk: Campbelltown
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt.  The Alphabet Series: "U" ..UWS Sculpture and Art Gallery Walk A visit to see the sculptures in Western Sydney University, the Art Gallery of Campbelltown and the Japanese gardens behind the Art Gallery.   The Art Centre is a large outdoor sculpture and manicured park area which features a range of permanent and changing exhibitions. Experience the unique sculptures in a beautiful outdoor setting. Experience the Tether of Time - a 15-metre sculpture and meet Esmeralda, the 10-tonne granite prehistoric wombat. Spring time will enhance our visual and smell sense in our visit to the Japanese Gardens. The Japanese Gardens are a special gift from Koshigaya, Campbelltown's Sister City in Japan.   The Gardens symbolise the beliefs and religion of both Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, and Zen Buddhism. The Campbelltown Japanese Gardens feature a traditional waterfall, koi pond, timber bridge, stonework pathways, lush plantings and a 16th Century designed teahouse, handcrafted by Japanese craftsmen. The aim of the garden is to obtain quiet solitude. The design represents elegant simplicity, lending itself to contemplation and heightened awareness. The Gardens is also home to the Arts Centre Cafe, a scenic dining location that overlooks the tranquil gardens. Limit: 15. View

21 Sep, Sat 8:00AM				East Creek exploration
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Date Changed) 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

24 Sep, Tue 9:00AM				Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the Escarpment (#710)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mark P.
(NEW!!!) 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: NattaNP (HighRange) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

27 Sep, Fri 9:30AM				Suburbs: Chatswood to Macquarie Park
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: HEATHER LAKISS (RSVP TO HEATHERLAKISS@GMAIL.COM)  Rail to River walk from Chatswood to Macquarie Park via Lane Cove River and The Great North Walk. Slippery sections Limit: 15. View

1 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Griffiths Trail Circuit (#350)
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
(NEW!!!) A circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland.  A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast.  There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

4 Oct, Fri 9:30AM				Suburbs series : Kenthurst
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
We will visit the Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest View

8 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Jellore Floral Reserve Circuit West (#720)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
(NEW!!!) A circuit walk on trails through Jellore State Forest with stunning views from spectacular lookouts. Beware of Koalas. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Jellore State Forest Limit: 20. View

9-17 Oct, Wed (17:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM)				Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	50km	1,300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
A six night full pack walk involving Daveys Hut, Kidmans Hut, and Mawsons Hut. Exact details will be determined by weather and other factors. We camp near these huts but not in them so everyone needs to be fully equipped for the variety of conditions in the area. We stay at ski lodge in Jindabyne for a night on either side of the walk with our regular BBQ overlooking the lake. Always a pleasure walking in Kosciuszko area and this will feature some great scenery and bush in an area new to the leader. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

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

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