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6 Feb, Sat				Howling Arch, the Pool of Diana and the Pool of Aphrodite
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be protected, now. Drive to approximately GR 468 058 on the Deep Pass Trail. Head down a spur trending slightly west of south and then south as it nears Dingo Creek. Visit Howling Arch, an amazing natural feature. Enter Dingo Creek and progress downstream for about 1.3km, visiting the scenic Pool of Diana on the way, continue underneath high cliffs to GR 476 048, the start of a north, north-west trending ravine. Follow the ravine up, visiting the spectacular Pool of Aphrodite along the way, to eventually reconnect with the trail and the vehicles. About 6km. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N and Rock Hill 89312N View

7 Feb, Sun 8:49AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 11
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	380m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) RSVP directly to leader Stuart Sew Hoy by email: stuartandjoyce@sewhoy.net . Today we walk from Springwood to Valley Heights via Martins Lookout, Perch Pond and Magdala Gully Track. Beautiful sandstones, waterfalls, wildflowers and trees. Majestic views at Martin's Lookout but very steep climb to get there... Some parts are 47% climb. Expect a long day as we are taking our time to climb. View Esther's future walks Some part of the track is hard. Steep and slippery sections. Goretex boots an advantage. Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mailbox the night before to make sure walk is still. Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

8 Feb, Mon 8:34PM				Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Note early starting time for summer. From the station walking to Evans Lookout via Braeside Trail. From Evans Lookout follow the Grand Canyon to exit up Neates Glen. Return to Blackheath. Most people have to duck when going under particular overhangs. There is a short dark passage and the path through it isn't flat. Wet rocks in places. Creek crossings. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

9 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Balancing Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Clover Hill Rd is a management track leading to a rough track down to the Macquarie Rivulet.  After crossing the rivulet there is an indistinct track which leads to Balancing Rock and a lovely waterfall.  Return is by the same route. Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie Pass National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 15. View

9 Feb, Tue 8:30AM				Kayak from Bendeela
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	1m	Southern Highlands Branch
Pamela W.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:30am which is one hour earlier than normal departure time. We drive to Safari Kayaking located in Kangaroo Valley arriving around 9’ish where we select our kayaks/canoes and life jackets. Kangaroo Safari transport our boats to Bendeela and the car pool follows on. Once set up and in the water, we head upstream for about 3km to a lunch spot and then make our way back to Bendeela where our boats are returned to Safari Kayaking and we drive back to Bowral. The cost per person for boat hire is $45 (TBC) cash payable on the day. Please have the right amount of cash as we need to make a single payment. Cossies, hat, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water will be the go. Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Location: Bendeela- Kangaroo Valley Map: Bundanoon 89281S and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15. View

9 Feb, Tue 8:00AM				Leacock Regional Park
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) This patch of Cumberland Plain Woodland has faced some major issues in managing weeds over the years but is an important remnant and much work has been done. Come and see how it is going. We might even end up looking at the Casula Powerhouse Museum after the walk! Limit: 12. View

12 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6. View

12 Feb, Fri 10:02AM				Neighbourhood walk No 5: Wyrrabalong NP and Norah Head
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	180m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Neighbourhood walk: walk 1) Wyrrabalong National Park. A beaut summer walk through the majestic Red gum forest, rain forest and the wetland trail. Fantastic views over Tuggerah Lake. Shady tracks. Walk 2) Norah Head: cafe, walk and swim   Leader is Elena Mazur. Slippery and steep sections Location: Central Coast Map: Wyrrabalong National Park Limit: 12. View

13 Feb, Sat				Circular Quay – Dawes Point – Barangaroo – Pyrmont
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
(NEW!!!) Flat walk around the southern foreshore, bays, points and parks to Pirrama Park Pyrmont. Drop out points and water available. Numbers limited COVID-19 safe. This is a joint NPA and WEA Ramblers walk. View

13 Feb, Sat 9:30AM				Trestles Track
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Trestles Track - Shoalhaven River - return. Pleasant river walking with possibilities for swimming and exploring an old mine site. Steep descent (approx. 400 m. in 1 km.) to Shoalhaven River followed by flat river walking. Steep climb back to cars. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 15. View

13 Feb, Sat 8:30AM				Wollangambe Canyon lilo
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	320m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Liloing down through the stunning Wollangambe Canyon is one of summer's ultimate pleasures and I plan to check out a couple of interesting side canyons along the way too! So bring your lilo, sunnies, waterproof camera or phone and join me for this hedonistic day out in the wilderness. Some rock scrambling involved on the climb out. Deep water so must be able to swim or bring a life jacket. Wetsuits highly recommended. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

14 Feb, Sun 8:46AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 12
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) RSVP directly to leader Stuart Sew Hoy by email: stuartandjoyce@sewhoy.net .. Today we walk from Valley Heights to Warrimoo via Sun Valley. Highlights of the walk are  Lookouts to Mount Banks, Penrith Lakes, Lion Rock, Bell Rock, tall gum and turpentile trees, sandstone rock formations a creek,  birds and horses. Some interesting letterboxes are seen on the way. Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Please consider Installing Covifsafe app.   Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

14 Feb, Sun 8:00AM				Pisgah Rock Track – Lincoln Creek lilo and return
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This summer jaunt is part walk, lilo and swim! Basically we walk down to the delightful Lincoln Creek via Pisgah Rock Track and then walk up Lincoln Creek as far as we dare before using our trusty lilos to float down the creek and shoot the rapids where possible. Guaranteed lots of swimming, refreshing watery times and general good fun. Steep track down Pisgah Rock and rapids on the lilo. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Penrith 90303N View

15 Feb, Mon 8:21PM				Devils Hole
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Note early starting time for summer. Walk from the station to the Devils Hole. Descend to the Six Foot Track. Return to Katoomba via Nellies Glen. Steep descent. Some rock scrambling. Some sections will be damp and maybe slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

16 Feb, Tue 7:00PM				Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meeting
					Branch
Bushwalking NSW
All affiliated club members are welcome to attend Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meetings at Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt Street, Redfern, Sydney – just 7 minutes from the station, and/or online, to learn about bushwalking, share their ideas, and represent the interests of their club. During Covid-19, meetings are held online. Contact us to register for online meetings and receive the video link. View

16 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Drawing Room Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast.  The track is steep but is well worth the effort. Return via Mt Camberwarra Tea Rooms Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15. View

16 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Old Bullock Track
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From 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 car park. Slippery, steep, off track, scrambling on narrow rough track. Can be quite muddy in places. Location: Macquarie Pass National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 15. View

16 Feb, Tue				Wolli Creek to Birkenhead Point Outlet
Grade:4/6		Length	45km		Sydney Branch
Rob G.
(NEW!!!) Cycle Wolli Creek to Birkenhead Point then Cabarita return. A casual, scenic ride around bays, rivers and canals. Cycle from Wolli Creek Railway Station to Stanmore, Whites Creek Canal, Rozelle, Birkenhead Point, The Bay Run, Canada Bay, then Cabarita for picnic lunch (BYO). Coffee stops along the way. Many cycle paths and cycle lanes along quiet roads with some undulations. Return to Wolli Creek Rail about 4pm, via Canals and a Greenway. No helmet, no go! View

19 Feb, Fri 6:00AM				Bicentennial Park Wetlands
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	10m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) There's lots of wildlife for the keen photographer around Bicentennial Park. Come along and enjoy, record and share. Early starts are always best for wildlife and to avoid heavy traffic. Limit: 12. View

19 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6. View

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