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1 Oct, Sun 9:00AM				Barren Grounds NR
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Our annual springtime walk to view the wildflowers at their peak. Griffiths Trail Circuit and Cooks Nose Lookout. Great views to the south Illawarra Coast. Combined activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Click here to check the 'Gong trail guide. Cliff edges, one creek crossing. Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. Best Walk: Griffiths Trail Loop Walk View

2 Oct, Mon 9:01AM				Lawson Ridge
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	220m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Kangaroo engraving, Blue Mountain, North Lawson Fire Trail, Frederica Falls. Mostly on fire trails. Creek crossings near waterfalls. Location: Hazelbrook Limit: 20. View

3 Oct, Tue 10:24AM				Kamay Botany Bay NP
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Coastal walk from Kurnell via rockwalking, clifftops and tracks, some rough, a long beach walk and streets before finishing at Cronulla Station. Moderate pace. Best Walk: Kurnell to Cape Baily View

3 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Old Argyle Road, Bundanoon
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	50m	Southern Highlands Branch
John A.
This is a circuit walk along Old Argyle Road into Penrose State Forest. Circle back through the forest crossing the upper reaches of Paddys River to return to Old Argyle Road. Rough track, deep creek crossings may need sandals. Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

3 Oct, Tue 10:00AM				Turramurra / Wahroonga Heritage Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Walk from Turramurra Station to Wonga Wonga Street for insights from Verne on life in early Turramurra. Morning tea at Karuah Park then walking some of the beautiful Wahroonga streets with special reference to the Blue Gums of the area. Lunch at Wahroonga Park. Train return to city from Wahroonga. Location: Upper North Shore View

4 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Colliers Beach Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Walk around Colliers Beach, discover where a bomb created a swimming hole, on return climb up the steps to the headland. And return for coffee. Mollymook and Colliers Beach Rockshelf and Bushland Exploration View

4 Oct, Wed 9:30AM				Paddington
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Level ramble. View

4 Oct, Wed				Waterfall to Otford
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	230m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From the station follow the Couranga Track crossing the Hacking River. 150m ascent on an off-track section to Bola Heights. Follow trails to the Coast Track with 230m ascent to Otford with option to visit Werrong Beach. Cliff edges, river crossing, loose rocks and slippery sections. Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 15. View

6 Oct, Fri				Gap Creek Pagodas
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Co-leader – Peter Medbury Park at Airly Gap and walk up Gap Creek. Explore its northern branch, then climb out to the tops at about GR 231 335 and explore the pagoda spurs on the northern side of Gap Creek, moving east. Descend into Airly Gap. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 8. View

6 Oct, Fri 9:35AM				Hat Hill
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Hat Hill to Bald Head. Hoping to see lots of flowers. And enjoy views over Hat Hill Creek and The Grose Valley. Location: Blackheath Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 15. View

7 Oct, Sat 7:52AM				Capertee Valley bird watching
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The Capertee Valley is regarded as one of Australia's best locations for birdwatching with over 280 species being recorded including the endangered regent honeyeater and hard to spot plume headed finch amongst some standout species. I'll be following the Capertee Bird Trail and if lucky we may see 100+ species for the day. This trip will also involve some bush harvesting of wild peaches as a bonus! People interested can also stay in the Royal Hotel on Friday night for a very reasonable tariff and avoid the early Saturday drive up. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 20. View

7 Oct, Sat				Royal NP
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	270m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Stanwell Park to Burning Palms and finish and Helensburgh. Follow roads and fire trail from station with a steep ascent, 190m, on track and grass areas to Bald Hill. Follow new track to Otford Gap. Continue on Coast Track, Cliff Track and descend 210m to Burning Palms. Head south on Coast Track and ascend 170m to Otford Lookout. Cliff edges, loose rocks and slippery sections. Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S Limit: 15. View

7-8 Oct, Sat (09:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Shoalhaven
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Paddle at 2 locations in the Sussex Inlet / St. Georges Basin area, cabins and camp sites available at a caravan park if required. Saturday - on Sussex Inlet to the entrance and back to a section of St Georges Basin. Sunday - Wandandian Creek from Bewong, cross a section of St Georges Basin and on to Tullarwalla Lagoon, return the direct route to Bewong. Splash decks and PFDs compulsory. Will only paddle on open water if weather permits. Location: South Coast Limit: 16. View

7 Oct, Sat 11:00AM				Woy Woy – Davistown – Kincumber
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Mostly flat paths, streets, lots of water views. Take boardwalk from Davistown around the Broadwater to Kincumber. Bus return to Woy Woy, train to city. Location: Central Coast View

8 Oct, Sun 9:00AM				Burrill Lake Bush and shoreline
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Milton Branch
Peter F.
From Wildflower Reserve walk west to upper reaches of lake. Follow shoreline to boat ramp then fire trail and track to Cooper Creek. Some off-track to shoreline then to outskirts of Kings Point. Return to Wildflower Reserve via bushtrack. Figure of 8 walk can be varied. View

8 Oct, Sun				Rocky Ponds to the mouth of the Hawkesbury River
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Roger T.
The final stage of the Great River Walk. The original group that walked the route of the Great River Walk took 4 years to get to this final stage. This is a re-enactment of that final stage complete with a little celebration when we reach the actual mouth of the Hawkesbury River. The walk is accessible by public transport, is on tracks all the way and features extensive river views. The online magazine Bushwalk Australia August Edition features the Great River Walk. Location: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 17. View

9 Oct, Mon 9:08AM				Long Angle Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Mostly roads and fire trails. Catch the bus from Springwood to Winmalee. Follow Long Angle Creek and Sun Valley fire trails. From Sun Valley walk up to Valley Heights Station. Cyclists and horse riders also use the fire trails. Location: Winmalee Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

10 Oct, Tue 9:00AM				Carrington Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Explore the rims around Carrington Falls. Location: Budderoo NP Limit: 12. View

10 Oct, Tue 10:00AM				Dee Why Beach – Jamieson Park
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Dee Why Beach - South Creek - Dee Why Wetlands - Narrabeen Lagoon - Jamieson Park. Mostly flat. Streets, parks, reserves, headlands. Bus return to city from Narrabeen. Location: Northern Beaches View

10 Oct, Tue				Mt Alexandra NR
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
White Cat Mountain (local name). The walk follows Winters Fire Trail to a lookout giving views towards Sydney looking down on the M5 Mortorway. From the top an indistinct track leads down to the Nattai River. After crossing the river a well formed track leads to Lake Alexandra. Rough track, slippery rocks, river crossing, steep descent. Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 12. View

10 Oct, Tue 9:29AM				Oatley Park
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk from Como to Oatley Station via streets, reserves, bushtracks, fire trails. Steep sections. Moderate pace. View

11 Oct, Wed 9:30AM				Castle Cove to Castlecrag
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Explore the Explosives Reserve, then follow North Arm Reserve Track and Harold Reid Foreshore Track. Beautiful bush tracks with water views. Coffee at finish. No need to contact leader. Bush tracks, narrow at times, some climbs, and some street walking at beginning and end. View

11 Oct, Wed 9:30AM				North Sydney to Milsons Point
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Level ramble. View

12 Oct, Thu 7:30AM				Berowra Loop
Grade:4/6		Length	22km	750m	Sydney Branch
Nicola L.
Scenery and wildflowers on both side of the ridge. Berowra Station - Waratah Bay - Bobbin Head - Pipeline Track - Mt Kuring-gai - Lyrebird Gully - GNW - Berowra. Mostly good bushtracks, creek crossings, Pipeline Track is less well-defined, steep and scrambly in places. Joint walk with SBW & TBC. Location: Berowra Valley NP and Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Map: Cowan 91304N and Hornsby 91304S Limit: 8. View

13-15 Oct, Fri-Sun				Canberra Cycling
					Sydney Branch
Rob & Jayne G.
Cycling various day trips, mainly bike paths around Canberra and Queanbeyan. Planning to stay at Alivio Tourist Park, O’Connor which has a pool, tennis court, powered and unpowered sites. Opportunity for site seeing too. Come for all or selected days. View

13 Oct, Fri 9:10AM				Saint Helena Ridge
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Cross Glenbrook Creek and ascend the Anthill. Not going into Saint Helena Crater but continuing to Saint Helena Ridge Track. Follow this to the Duckhole and then to Glenbrook. We have to cross Glenbrook Creek twice. Some off-track. Some tracks overgrown. Some parts steep. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Penrith Limit: 15. Best Walk: Glenbrook to Faulconbridge View

13 Oct, Fri 8:06AM				Woolwich to Kissing Point
Grade:2/6		Length	14km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk via Hunters Hill, Huntley Point, Bedlam Point, and Putney to Kissing Point Wharf for ferry return to Circular Quay. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Reserves, streets, steps. Moderate pace. View

14 Oct, Sat 9:30AM				Kings Cross – Circular Quay
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
Kings Cross to Circular Quay via Botanical Gardens with harbour views galore. Good surfaces with some steps (mostly down). Location: Sydney City View

14-15 Oct, Sat (07:46AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Morton National Park
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Little Forest Plateau, Rusden Head, Wombat Ridge and Pigeon House Gorge. This is a walk I consider to be the best camp cave I've ever stayed in with superlative views across Pigeon House Creek within the heart of the mighty Morton National Park. With the added bonus of a profusion of spring wildflowers this will be a wonderfully colourful wander! Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N Limit: 12. View

14 Oct, Sat				Wolgan Pinnacle
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Sunnyside Ridge Road – Fire Trail No 7 – Sunnyside Ridge - Wolgan Pinnacle. Spectacular pagoda country full of slots, gullies and great views of Wolgan Valley. We will explore as much of this area as we can. Fire trail, rough track, off-track, minor scrambles and a little scrub. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. Best Walk: Wombat Canyon View

15 Oct, Sun 8:00AM				Byangee Walls
Grade:5/6		Length	13km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Park at Long Gully Car park. Walk up to gap east of Castle and ascend Byangee Walls - rope assist available. Lunch at top near visitor’s book and return on same route. Great views if weather is kind. Contact leader essential. Location: Morton NP Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 10. View

15-20 Oct, Sun (13:00PM)-Fri (10:00AM)				Car based camp
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) Car Based camp at Newnes Hotel camping area Wollami National Park. Variety of walks at levels 3-4 Rough tracks, steep climbs, slippery rocks, creek crossings and unfenced cliffs Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 15. View

15 Oct, Sun				Kiama Coast
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	100m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
A nice springtime walk hugging the coast on paths, tracks, beaches and rock platforms from Minnamurra to Little Blowhole at Kiama. Great coastal views. Some rock hopping. Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 15. View

15 Oct, Sun				Namadgi
					Branch
John H.
A walk in Bimberi Wilderness, organised by Geehi Bushwalking Club. Contact leader for further details. View

16 Oct, Mon 9:35AM				Baltzer Lookout
Grade:2/6		Length	14km	150m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Burramoko Ridge to Baltzer Lookout, via Rhododendron Gardens. Mostly fire trail leading to good views of the Gross Valley and Hanging Rock. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba and Mount Wilson Limit: 20. View

17 Oct, Tue				Barren Grounds
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	50m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley. The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout a wonderful lunch spot. On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views. Rough track often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout. Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. Best Walk: Griffiths Trail Loop Walk View

17 Oct, Tue 10:00AM				Dalrymple-Hay NR
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Walk from Pymble Station slowly up Pymble Hill. Great views. Walk to Mona Vale Road past some special Heritage homes in Telegraph Road. Morning tea at Anzac Park. Explore the Blue Gum High Forest Nature Reserve. Catch bus 197 to Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Gardens for lunch only. Return to Gordon Station by bus, train return to city. Location: Upper North Shore View

17 Oct, Tue 9:00AM				Oatley Park
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Now that the wildflowers are out in profusion and the birds are nesting and raising young we will return to this site for an all-day meander. Limit: 10. View

17 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Sydney Harbour NP
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Circular walk via Shelly Beach, clifftops, North Head Sanctuary, North Head and Collins Beach. Moderate pace. Steep sections, steps, bushtracks, walkways, streets. Best Walk: Sydney Harbour View

18 Oct, Wed 9:30AM				Bondi Junction to Double Bay
		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Level ramble. View

20 Oct, Fri 9:30AM				Wisemans Ferry
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	500m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Marilyn C.
Devines Hill and Finchs Line Circuit. A great walk at a comfortable pace with a mixture of historic remnants of the Old Great North Rd, and some beautiful views over the Hawkesbury River and other valleys. Most of this walk follows parts of the convict built road, and a number of information signs along the way give a good insight into the construction and history of the road, making the walk more interesting. Wildflowers and sandstone bushland along Finchs Line Track. The last section of the walk, along Wisemans Ferry Rd, has some great views of the cliffs above. The historic Thomas James Bridge, just before the end of the walk, is the oldest in-use bridge on mainland Australia. http://wild.tl/dhaflc Historic road and bush tracks, steep in places. Carry sufficient water for a hot day. Location: Dharug NP Limit: 12. View

21 Oct, Sat 10:14AM				Bankstown – Padstow
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Judith H.
Via Salt Pan Creek. Mostly flat. Streets, parks, boardwalk. Train return from Padstow. Location: Salt Pan Creek View

21 Oct, Sat				Drawing Room Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
After coffee in Berry we drive to the start of the walk. Climb and have lunch at the peculiar rock formations with fantastic views to the south coast. Location: Barren Grounds NR Limit: 15. Best Walk: Drawing Room Rocks View

21 Oct, Sat 7:53AM				Illawarra Escarpment Traverse
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	370m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A walk for lovers of grand coastal views,the odd creek crossing plus some history thrown in as well not to mention the bush will be at its finest with a mid spring profusion of wildflowers. Creek crossing and a steep descent via ladders from sublime point. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Appin 90291S and Bulli 90292N Limit: 15. Best Walk: Illawarra Escarpment Traverse View

21 Oct, Sat				Lockley Pylon
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	260m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
A short circuit walk around Fortress Ridge, then Mt Hay Rd – Lockley Pylon – return. We will also visit a very special cave location. Sensational Blue Mountains scenery, spring wildflowers. See BITSR-1, walk 59 (Lockley Pylon). A little bit of steep scrambling and off-track. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 10. Best Walk: Fortress Ridge View

22 Oct, Sun 9:00AM				Barren Grounds in Spring
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Date Changed) Enjoy a slow walk around this montane heath country to explore the wildflowers and wildlife. Limit: 12. Best Walk: Griffiths Trail Loop Walk View

22 Oct, Sun 9:00AM				Blue Gum Creek Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Waratahs discovery walk. This is a Great Ocean Walk (March 2018) meet and greet but it is tagged to Mark Goodson's walk. Please RSVP with Mark on ‭0425 313 173‬. Meet at the end of Whitecross road at winmalee where there is a barrier across road and a carpark.  There is a sign  stating start of blue gum creek circuit. There's a nice cafe at whitecross shopping centre for anyone wanting to join Mark for breakfast before walk. Location: Winmalee Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 10. View

22 Oct, Sun 9:13AM				Blue Gum Creek Circuit, Winmalee
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Waratah discovery walk - the Blue Gum Creek Circuit is the best place I know to see the beautiful NSW floral emblem,the waratah and on this easy stroll you will see literally hundreds in all their glory! Will include a side trip or two along the way and of course apart from the waratahs there is a plethora of flowering plants to satisfy the most jaded botanist! Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

22 Oct, Sun 9:00AM				Coastal Ulladulla
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Eva S.
Explore the coastal tracks immediately north and south-east of Ulladulla, including Warden Head and the One Track For All. Wonderful gems right on our doorstep that almost anyone can enjoy! Coastal views, geology of the rock platforms, heritage interest, and coffee shops! Map: Milton 89272N Best Walk: Ulladulla View

22 Oct, Sun 6:00AM				Monolith Valley
Grade:5/6		Length	17km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Long Gully Car park ascend via Kaliana Ridge, follow track west around Castle base and ascend to Castle Saddle. Follow track to enter Monolith Valley via Nibelung Pass. Chain ascent to explore the valley – Natural arch, Green Room and lunch at Seven Gods pinnacles with spectacular views. Return same route. Contact leader essential. Location: Morton NP Map: Corang 89273N Best Walk: Monolith Valley View

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