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23 Mar, Sat 8:00AM Moffitts Pagodas and Hades Ridge in the Poseidon area
Grade:4/6 Length 7km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This trip has two parts with the first being an exploration of the Moffitts Pagodas, a place I've wanted to investigate for a long time. The 2nd is to the short but spectacular Hades Ridge in the Ben Bullen State Forest, a little to the West of the Moffitts Pagodas and definitely a ridge worth exploring. Rock scrambling and off-track walking.
Location: Gardens of Stone NP and Ben Bullen SF
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

28 Mar - 1 Apr, Thu-Mon Easter at Bhundoo bush cottages
Grade:4/6 Length 40km Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | 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.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Nestled on a private property within sight of the Castle is the beautiful and serene Bhundoo Bush Cottages property. With its 3 spacious and very comfortable cottages and loads of camping area it's the perfect place to spy out the local wildlife including wombats, wallabies and even platypus have been sighted in the local Yadboro river. Of course it's also the perfect location to venture forth and explore the local national parks including Murramarang and Meroo. 2nd leader will be Adrian Barden
Location: Murramarang NP
Map: Milton 89272N and Corang 89273N Limit: 20. View

6 Apr, Sat 9:00AM Pretty Beach To Pebbly Beach Loop Walk – Full Day
Grade:4/6 Length 18km Milton Branch
Megan H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA steep climb to start, up Mt Durras, then walk across to Pebbly Beach (partly on the road) and stop for lunch. On the way back explore the new track along the coast back to Pretty. Some uphill and down, along rock platforms, up and down constructed steps, short section on the Pebbly Road. The walk is long, but pace will be steady, with plenty of time to enjoy the coast on the way back. Whole day walk. Should be back at cars around 4:30 pm.
Location: Murramarang NP
Map: Kioloa 89261N Limit: 10. View

12 Apr, Fri 9:00AM Paddle Minnmurra River (#K700)
Grade:4/6 Length 7km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripWe launch in the crystal clear waters opposite the river mouth, then head upstream to explore deep into two mangrove forests. "The fleet" can then decide to paddle to the river’s navigable limit or, on the return paddle, land and explore Mystics Beach - part of the National Surfing Reserve in Killalea State Park. Requirements: Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Distance will be a minimum 7km but an optional extension making it 14km. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats.
Location: Minnammurra River Limit: 12. View

23 Apr, Tue 9:30AM Mt Jellore (#730)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 9km  400m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.A fairly short but steep climb to Mt Jellore. Access to the start of this walk requires passing through private land and locked gates.  Permission and access has been granted by the land owners on this occasion. Steep climb outward bound and steep descent on return. Loose rocks.
Location: Jellore NP Limit: 20. View

26 Apr - 3 May, Fri-Fri Urunga – Coffs Harbour – Dorrigo
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  370m Sydney Branch
Tony T.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked) A series of varied day walks based at Urunga and covering a range of ecosystems in and around Urunga, Coffs Harbour and Dorrigo. There will be walks in Bandageree rainforest; we will walk sections of the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk, as well as having a ranger-guided rainforest and Aboriginal cultural tour in Dorrigo. Some steep and slippery areas. Accommodation in cabins. Car sharing required. Some walks grade 3, others grade 4.
Location: Urunga, Bongil Bongil NP, CoffsHarbourRP, Muttonbird Island NR, and Dorrigo NP Limit: 20. View

27 Apr, Sat 8:00AM Bungonia Gorge – Mt Ayre – Shoalhaven River – Long Point
Grade:4/6 Length 9km  550m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA 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

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.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.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

11 May, Sat 8:00AM Red Ledge Pass – Devils Hole Track
Grade:4/6 Length 9km  500m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Red Ledge Pass is one of the many scenic passes off the Narrowneck that are worth a visit but still pose a bit of a challenge as it's steep in parts with a rough track only to the top of the pass with a bush bash down into the valley. Then it's a walk along to Devils Hole, which is very scenic with its small stand of rainforest and giant chockstone. Off-track and scrambling.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

12 May, Sun 8:00AM Stoney Creek Circuit
Grade:4/6 Length 15km Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSwim | A trip that involves swimmingFrom Steamers Beach carpark, we follow fire trails and a short on-road section to Stoney Creek for morning tea and a swim if hot. We then proceed southwesterly on rough tracks to Paradise Rock for lunch with a view, then a short but rough, steep and scrubby off-track section should land us on Steamers Beach for a snack and maybe another swim, and then the main track back to the cars.
Location: Booderee NP
Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 12. View

14 May, Tue 9:30AM Buchanan’s & Elmsere Lookout (From Governors St, Bundanoon (#690) )
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  250m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Martyn M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Commencing at the Glow Worm Glen car park the path winds through forest with a couple of little creek crossings.  Continue on the track to the left of the Glow Worm Glen steps which winds along to Buchanan's Lookout.  Optional opportunity to continue to Elsmere Lookout.  Enjoy the beautiful view while having lunch and return by the same route. Rough track, slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon)
Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

15 Jun, Sat 8:00AM Upper Grose wanderings
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA walk in the upper reaches of the Grose River in which we will explore the various pagodas and fascinating rock formations of this often overlooked area. Expect some off-track and rock scrambling along the way. Rock scrambling.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

25 Jun, Tue 9:00AM Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge (#940)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 11km  400m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longMedium walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool. Matilda track to lookout for lunch.  Optional HARD walk for extension down Rosie's Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge. Limit 12 for the optional gorge extension. Hazards: Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings.
Location: Potholes Reserve Tahmoor
Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View

29 Jun, Sat 8:00AM Upper Wolgan River wanderings
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) The upper Wolgan River has a lot to offer the adventurous bushwalker, including some spectacular pagoda clusters, the interesting Tindalls swamp and cascades among other attractions. If time allows, I'd like to visit Wolgan Falls towards the end of the walk. Off-track walking and rock scrambling.
Location: Newnes SF
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

13 Jul, Sat 8:00AM Starlights Trail – Emmett Flat – Nattai River – Slott Way Track
Grade:4/6 Length 14km  600m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) The Nattai River is a place not often visited but it's certainly worth the effort of getting there as it's a peaceful and spectacular place to spend a few hours searching out the odd platypus or wombat! On this walk we will descend to the river and follow it along to the Slott Way Track so making this an interesting circuit. By this time of year, the wattle should be starting to bloom, so this could be a colourful walk, too! Steep ascents and descents.
Location: Nattai NP
Map: Nattai 89291S Limit: 20. View

16 Jul, Tue 9:30AM Old Bullock Track & Macquarie Rivulet Circuit (#530
Fully inside Shellharbour City Council
Grade:4/6 Length 9km  400m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Paul O
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFrom the bottom of Macquarie Pass follow an old bullock track up to Clover Hill Rd.  Turn down a Canyoners Track to Macquarie Rivulet and follow back to The Cascades car park. Hazards: Slippery, steep, off track, scrambling on narrow rough track. Can be quite muddy in places.
Location: Macquarie Pass NP
Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

18 Jul, Thu 8:25AM Three Peaks walk, Southern Highlands
Grade:4/6 Length 20km  600m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Jerry
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Tour de Bowral 3 Peaks Circuit, a classic. You will enjoy the autumn colours in the villages of Bowral, Mittagong & Welby. Views from Mt Gibraltar, Mt Alexandra and Mt Gibbergunyah. Rough tracks, unfenced cliff edges, slippery rocks, creek crossings, wineries.
Location: Southern highlands Limit: 12. View

21-28 Jul, Sun (08:45AM)-Sun (14:00PM) New Caledonia. GRNC1. Grand Randonnee
Grade:4/6 Length 120km  4,800m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The GRNC1 crosses the great southern section of Grande Terre, the main island of New Caledonia and takes bushwalkers on a journey of a variety of habitats from tropical beaches to towering rainforests, waterfalls galore and scenic mountain ridges, making this truly a walk in paradise. There are walkers huts at each campsite and we will travel through the Blue River provincial park for a large section of the walk. Almost all of the flora and fauna is endemic to the island which makes this walk very special.
Location: Blue River provincial Park
Map: Alltrails Limit: 14. View

30 Jul, Tue 9:00AM Buxton Ave to Blue Gum Forest (#909)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 7km  80m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longStarting from Buxton Ave on the edge of Nattai NP, we follow a short distance on fire trails to pick up a track that leads us down to the Blue Forest in Thirlmere Lakes NP. Generally downhill with a total descent of 200m. Car shuffle required. Hazards: Uneven and possibly slippery track in places. Mostly downhill.
Location: Nattai NP & Thirlmere Lakes NP
Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View

6 Aug, Tue 9:00AM Mt Keira Ring Track & Robinsons LO (#400)
Fully inside Wollongong City Council
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  500m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 35134
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.From Byarong Park head up Mt Keira Ring Track. Detour to Robertson Lookout then complete the ring track back to cars. Great coastal views, rainforest and remnants of old mine. Hazards: Some overgrown and steep tracks.
Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR
Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

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