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10 Oct, Fri 9:30AM				In search of Wombats Walk (#024S)
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	20m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
SayGo walk. Will be led by Sandy Morrison. sandracm54@gmail.com We guarantee that you will see a wombat on this walk through Hammock Hill Reserve. BYO: morning tea. Hazards include uneven surfaces that can be slippery, falling branches, snakes & cyclists. Location: Hammock Hill Reserve Limit: 15. View

10 Oct, Fri 9:00AM				Spring wonder walk 10: Lisgar garden
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Today we explore Hornsby and Normanhurst including Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. After visiting the gardens, we'll continue via bush tracks and streets to Normanhurst. Optional lunch at Hornsby RSL club after the walk. Stairs and slippery sections. Location: Hornsby Limit: 15. View

11 Oct, Sat 8:00AM				Cowan station~Jerusalem Bay~Taffys Rock and return
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the reasons I want to do this walk is because of the bountiful displays of wildflowers you encounter on the track at this time of the year in the height of Spring. Last time I ventured along this trail the wildflowers were breathtaking and I see no reason to believe this time it will be any different! Expect lots of stops along the way to photograph the blooms and the spectacular scenery around Jerusalem Bay and on the wonderful Taffys Rock. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Limit: 20. View

11 Oct, Sat 10:25AM				Green Square to Ozharvest
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(Date Changed) We meet near the Library at Green Square and walk to Waterloo Metro Station. This area has undergone amazing changes since colonisation. There are numerous story boards detailing many of these . We visit OZHarvest off Waterloo street and have the option to purchase lunch or at least coffee at their cafe. At Waterloo Metro, members have the option of finishing and heading home OR taking the Metro to Central and using the Airport line to Wolli Creek. There is a walk/cycle track from Wolli Creek to T1 Departure level at KSA. There are other coffee and eating opportunities at KSA. Some may like to spend time plane spotting before heading home either by retracing steps to Wolli Creek or catching the Airport Shuttle Bus to the Domestic Terminal and then a Metro Bus to Mascot Station. Some may choose to use the International Airport Station to return to Central and beyond. The station access fee is about $18 with a Gold Opal Card. Using Wolli Creek avoids that fee. Distance: varies depending on options chosen: 5km to about 12 Km. Grade: 2 - with minor climbs and descents. Walking is on footpaths and walk/cycle paths. Either bring food or purchase. Do carry water and avoid dehydration. Don't drink too much water however. I have a personal story on dehydration which I will relate if walkers are interested. cyclists on shared paths, road crossings and trip hazards. Limit: 10. View

11 Oct, Sat 9:00AM				Wolli Creek to Kurnell and Cape Solander
		Length	60km		Southern Sydney Branch
John K
Mostly on cycle paths, some riding on Captain Cook Drive. This road is used by many cyclists and motorists are aware of cyclists. Coffee break on the way. Return to start. Confirm with leader by Wednesday 8 October. View

12 Oct, Sun 8:30AM				Jerrawangala – Wandean Gap Loop
Grade:4/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Megan H.
The circuit starts from the Braidwood Road near the Cassia Rd intersection. It traverses lovely woodland, heath and cliff top views before descending down Wandean Gap following some old logging trails through Yerriyong State Forest and back up to the starting point. Some steep sections and off trail involved. Location: Yerriyong SF Map: Sassafras Limit: 10. View

12 Oct, Sun 7:01AM				Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park on Sunnyside Ridge Road at GR 386 069 and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave and Pinch Point Circle along the way. Move south east and out towards Carne Creek, then climb out on a tributary and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

13 Oct, Mon 9:27AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood via Victory and Magdala Tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	425m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) A walk through some lovely bushland following the Victory track down from Falconbridge. We walk beside Sassafras and Glenbrook Creeks before beginning our ascent up the Magdala Track to Springwood. A long and steady ascent. Booking essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, if I haven't got them. Some street walking and various track obstacles. Creek crossings. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

13 Oct, Mon 9:49AM				Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	533m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
NOTE: THERE IS ONLY 10 MINUTES BETWEEN THE TRAIN AND THE BUS. If the train is late and we miss the bus there will be an alternative Katoomba walk. Meet outside the Carrington hotel bus stop 698 to Blackheath. The bus leaves at 9:35. Alight at Evans Lookout road. Walk along the road to Neates Glen. Descend, walk along the creek and Up. Cliff top walk and Breaside walk to finish at Blackheath station. Great views when clear. Steep descent and ascent. Rough, slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

13-17 Oct, Mon (07:30AM)-Fri (17:00PM)				WA – Bibbulmun Track
Grade:4/6					Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
(Fully Booked) Leader: Jerry Bour 13th Oct 25, Monday: Bibbulmun Track, Walpole-Nornalup NP, WA. Drop off at Sappers Bridge, walk along the Frankland River to the Frankland River Campsite. And from there mainly downhill, passing Douglas Look out, Giant Tingle Tree and Hill Top lookout to Coal Mine Beach Road. Distance 16.5km. Could be slippery, steep in places. 14th Oct 25 Tuesday: Bibbulmun Track, Walpole-Nornalup NP, WA. Drop of at Sappers Bridge, Walk to Tree Top Walk, 10KM. Tour at Tree Top walks. Slippery, steep in places. 15th Oct 25 Wednesday: Bibbulmun Track, Walpole-Nornalup NP, WA. Drop off at Peaceful Bay and walk along the cliff tops, via Soft Beach, Cape Hope, Kingy Rock Castle Rock, and dune areas to Rame Head Campsite. From here to the spectacular Conspicuous Cliff. 16.3 KM. Hilly, sandy, slippery. 16th Oct 25 Thursday. Bibbulmun Track, Walpole-Nornalup NP, WA. Drop of at Suspension Bridge, Tinglewood Drive, West of Rest Point. Steep climb to Mount Clare and Mount Clare Campsite. Follow Bibbulmun Track via John Rate Lookout to Rest Point Caravan Park. 11KM. There is an option to get dropped off before Mount Clare, (so no climbing). Steep and slippery. 17th Oct 25 Friday, Walpole-Nornalup NP and Mnt Frankland NP, ECO cruise on the Walpole Inlet with some walks. In the afternoon a drive via Fernhook Falls, walks and views. Then to Mount Frankland and the Caldyanup Lookout and the Summit (300 even steps). A steep climb to the top with an option to walk around the base. Uneven surface steep section Limit: 12. View

14 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
Mark P.
(Cancelled) 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: 12. View

14 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool (#180)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	330m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mark P.
(Leader Changed) The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls. Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley. The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points and along a fence line across a couple of small creeks to Crystal Pool. The water leaves the pool to fall over the escarpment into the valley below. Return by the same route. Indistinct and easily lost track, rough track, fallen trees, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges Location: Morton NP (Fitzroy Falls) Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4-S Limit: 12. View

15 Oct, Wed 8:30AM				Glenbrook to Tunnel Look Out – Steep Track down to Glenbrook Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(NEW!!!) Down to Jellybean Pool crossing Glenbrook Creek at the causeway. Up Campfire Creek to the Link Track and on via Portal Waterhole to the Tunnel View Lookout. If a clear day, views northeast across Sydney Basin and northwest to Mount Banks and Mount Hay. From Tunnel View Lookout steep track down to Glenbrook Creek and back to Glenbrook Station. Steep, a little of off-track, rock scrambling and creek crossing. Limit: 15. View

15-23 Oct, Wed (16:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM)				Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	50km	1,300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Fully Booked) Planned to be a walk to Mawsons Hut via Kidmans Hut. But there is still a lot of snow in the very high country. So now changed to be Tooma Dam to Pretty Plain Hut via Dargals Trail. Then return via Pretty Plain, Hell Hole Trail, shortcut to Wheelers Hut and return via Wheelers Trail and Dargals. Much lower down so conditions will be easier to walk. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Jagungal 85251S and Toolong Range 85251N Limit: 8. View

15 Oct, Wed 9:50AM				Maroubra to Bondi Sculptures by the Sea
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	50m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Maroubra Beach to Bondi via Coogee, Clovelly, Bronte and Tamarama. From Tamarama to Bondi walk at your own pace looking at the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. Location: Eastern Suburbs Coastal walkway Limit: 15. View

15 Oct, Wed 8:30AM				Minnamurra Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
Starting at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, enjoy spectacular rainforest, waterfall and canyon views from several viewing platforms along the Minnamurra River. BYO morning tea and lunch. National Parks entry fee applies. Location: Budderoo NP View

15 Oct, Wed 7:00AM				Wanganderry Stockyards to Bonnum Pic (#SH712)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	18km	18m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(NEW!!!) From Wanganderry Stock yards we follow 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. From the escarpment we follow the track to Bonnum Pic. Wildflowers are prolific and the views are spectacular. NOTE: Starting early and travelling at a slower pace. Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges. All but the lst 500 metres is a grade 4 walk. The last 500m to the Pic is steep with deep drop-offs and should only be attempted by persons with good climbing skills. Location: Nattai NP (High Range) Limit: 8. View

16 Oct, Thu 7:40AM				Cowan to Berowra via Berowra Waters
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	620m	Sydney Branch
Lydia C.
(NEW!!!) Steep ascends/descends Location: Berowa Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 10. View

16 Oct, Thu 8:00AM				Tahmoor Gorge to Maldon (#950)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Traverse a section of Tahmoor Gorge along Bargo River from the bottom of Sally's Pass to the junction of Nepean River. From the junction we will pick our way down the Nepean to Maldon. Will require car shuffle. Partly unexplored so will need to be agile. Possible need to swim/float a section. Some cliffs and slippery rocks. Location: Picton and Bargo & Nepean R Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 8. View

17 Oct, Fri 10:07AM				Spring wonder walk 11: Wentworth falls lake circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT Start with a coffee at the famous German bakery, Then walk to Wentworth Falls lake. The circuit around the lake shows you the serene beauty of the lake. Admire the water birds, sculptures and the flora...Maples, tea trees, grevillea ( specific to this area), isopogan, sun Orchid, wild strawberries, tree ferns, and of course Waratahs and rhododendrons flowering in October. There are more species unknown to the leader. Botanists are invited to join the walk to enrich our knowledge. If you are lucky, you will see redbellied snakes. On return to the station, you can treat yourself with the famous pastries at the German bakery. Limit: 10. View

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