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20 Jul, Sun 8:30AM			Mount Kembla Tracks
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk the Mt. Kembla Summit and Ring Track. Tracks through eucalypt- and rain- forest with extensive views of the Illawarra coastline. Some points of historic interest. There is a short section of a quiet road. Optional extra easy walk on the Miners Memorial Pathway. Possible leeches. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

9 Aug, Sat 8:30AM			Barren Grounds nature reserve ramble
Grade:3/6	Length	15km	370m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
At this time of the year the Barren Grounds is full of colour as Spring comes early to this enchanting nature reserve near the town of Robertson. On this circuit we will visit the various lookouts including Cooks Nose which has spectacular views over Foxground valley. Expect lots of flower stops and for those birdwatchers amongst us we may even spot the elusive ground parrot or eastern bristle bird. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Sat 8:00AM			Heathcote~Goburra track~Pipeline trail~Lake Eckersley~Bullawarring track~Kingfisher pool~Waterfall
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	380m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Flowers galore on this easyish ramble through the beautiful Heathcote national park, visiting along the way many scenic spots such as kingfisher pool and always looking out for those blossoming gems which should be in abundance at this time of the year. Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Sat 8:30AM			Otford / Burning Palms Circuit
Grade:4/6	Length	15km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
From Otford, follow the cliffline coastal track to Burning Palms beach via the Palm Jungle. Return via the Burgh track and Garrawarra Farm. Location: Royal NP Limit: 16. View

29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM			Spring wonder walk 3: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	400m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
Leader: Kevin Cliffe Be mesmerized by the spring flowers. The walk climbs up a steep hill from the station to Pindar Track. Easy pace to admire spring wildflowers. Should see splendid display of Rock orchids. Plenty of other blossoms. Steep and slippery sections. Overgrown bush. Long trousers recommended. Limit: 10. View

30 Aug, Sat 8:00AM			Martins lookout~Glenbrook creek~Kings link track~Bunyan lookout~Lost World lookout~Shark head cave~Glenbrook creek~Martins lookout
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	420m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
At the time of the year you can expect to see a multitude of wildflowers and of course you get the amazing local landscape with its stunning vistas, squeezy tunnels around Sharks head cave and amazing rock formations, plus it's not very far from the Sydney CBD as the crow flies! rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

5 Sep, Fri 9:58AM			Spring wonder walk 4: Terrey Hills Duffy Forest Waratahs
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Good views Waratahs Orchids spring Wild Flowers Limit: 10. View

6 Sep, Sat 8:00AM			Otford station~Cliff track~Palm jungle~Burning Palms~Burgh track~Hacking river trail~Helensburgh station
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	600m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) This walk's theme is botanica as it's the first weekend of Spring and I want to see as many of the floral delights that this section of our oldest national park has to offer! Of course we will experience the stunning coastline and sections of rainforest too as we enjoy our surroundings on this relatively easy-ish hike. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 20. View

20 Sep, Sat 8:30AM			Fitzroy Falls – West and East rim trails
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	430m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) The West and East Rim tracks, which both start from the Fitzroy Falls visitor centre, offer 2 quite different vegetation types. As it's Spring time I think we can expect wonderful displays of the various flowering natives as we walk, and enjoy the many lookouts which both rim track can offer. Needless to say the views are incredible and I plan to see as much of this area as possible. I plan to do the West rim track before lunch and the shorter East rim track after our meal break with afternoon tea at the Burrow cafe situated at the visitor centre. slippery track in sections Location: Morton national park Limit: 20. View

25 Oct - 5 Nov, Sat-Wed	Peru: Amazon to the Andes.
		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Nearly fully booked) There are 2 places left on this 12 day guided trip which is hosted by G adventures and includes options to do the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu or go via the Lares Trail or the easier way, via the train. Included are 3 days at an Amazon lodge and other highlights including a visit to Rainbow mountain, Ollantaytambo and other scenic locations. For the full tour details please contact me if you're interested in what will be an exciting tour visiting some of Peru's most iconic locations. Location: peru Limit: 16. View

27-30 Dec, Sat (08:00AM)-Tue (13:00PM)			Mountain Lagoon-T3 trail-Tootie creek-Colo river-Colo Meroo campground-Mailes Ridge track
Grade:4/6	Length	31km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) When the heat of Summer is upon us, where do we go to escape the heat? The Colo River Gorge of course! On this particular walk we will experience the outstanding beauty of what is essentially the lifeline and heart of the Wollemi wilderness, the stunning Colo River and in particular the section between Tootie Creek and Meroo campsite. Expect long sandbanks, clear, tranquil pools, the exquisite Tootie cascades and lots of peace and quiet with only birdsong and the rivers gentle sounds to keep you company, as well as you're hiking friends of course. offtrack walking along the Colo river with scrambling at times. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View