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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

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

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

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

29 Dec, Sun - 1 Jan, Wed			Main Range – Snowy Mountains
Grade:5/6	Length	45km	650m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
4 days exploring the Main Range and surrounding area of the Snowy Mountains. Great alpine walking, beautiful and unique lakes, grand views all round. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 10. View

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