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1 Mar, Thu 10:00AM				Ingleburn Weir
		Length	3km	5m	Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Not far, not fast. Easy walk to the Georges River. Stop to enjoy the wildflowers. Take note of a few environmental issues, and note what makes great platypus habitat. Interesting vegetation. Prickly bush, optional gently scramble. Bunyips. Location: Georges River NP Map: Liverpool 90302S Limit: 20. View

1 Mar, Thu 6:00PM				The history of the koala
					Branch
Janine K.
Koalas are internationally recognized as one of Australia’s most iconic animals. Yet few know that in 1919 one million koalas were killed for their furs during a six month open hunting season in Queensland. Learn about the cumulative impacts of over 200 years of hunting and habitat destruction that is now pushing the koala into the danger zone of extinction. What must we do to save this precious Australian animal? Tutor: Janine Kitson. Bookings essential. Contact WEA, SYDNEY Ph: (02) 9264 2781 E: info@weasydney.nsw.edu.au www.weasydney.com.au View

2 Mar, Fri 8:25AM				Euroka Clearing and Portal Waterhole
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Portal Waterhole. Drive on to Euroka Clearing. From here walk to Nepean River and back. Clay surface on track near Portal Waterhole can be slippery. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 15. View

3-5 Mar, Sat-Mon				Growee Gulf to Goat Mountain in Bylong Labyrinth
Grade:6/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Note: there is currently an open fire ban in the Wollemi National Park, to be reviewed on 28/02/18. We may only be able to use gas stoves. Day 1 - Saturday 3 March. Park at Growee Gulf on Bylong Valley Way. Use Deliverance Gully to gain Growee Range, then follow it east to Key Saddle. Descend into Lee Creek for overnight camp. Distance 10km. Day 2 - Sunday 4 March. With day packs, return to Key Saddle, then traverse a tight and convoluted ridge towards Goat Mountain, as far as the time permits, before returning to the camp. Day 3 - Monday 5 March. Make our way back to the cars along Growee Range and down through Wanda Wanda Crater and Gully. Distance 10km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Numbers are strictly limited. Location: Wollemi NP Limit: 8. View

3 Mar, Sat 8:48AM				Hat Hill Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	230m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Hat Hill Canyon has the advantage of being close to Sydney and is superb in parts with wonderfully constricted sections and views aplenty. Rock scrambling and hopping and 1 short rope assisted section. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

3 Mar, Sat				Little River
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk through eucalypt forests on fire trails following Blue Gum Creek to Little River and return. Location: Thirlmere Lakes NP Limit: 16. View

3 Mar, Sat 10:07AM				Narrabeen
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Narrabeen - Narrabeen Lagoon - North Narrabeen. Streets, paths, mostly flat, water views. Swim at North Narrabeen Rock Pool. Bus return. View

4 Mar, Sun 9:00AM				Clean Up Australia
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Enjoy an easy stroll along Meroo Point Rd and then around the camping area while collecting rubbish as part of the Clean up Australia campaign. Probably time afterwards for a longer walk or a swim if hot? Map: Tabourie 89272S View

4-9 Mar, Sun-Fri				Coolah Tops & Mount Kaputar
Grade:3/6		Length	65km	850m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
A series of short walks in 2 fantastic parks, each of volcanic origin. Unique landforms and interesting walking. It will be possible to come for one or both parks. Car camping with basic facilities, may be able to get cabins at Mount Kaputar. Location: Coolah Tops NP and Mount Kaputar NP Map: Contact leader Limit: 12. View

4-10 Mar, Sun-Sat				Lake Gordon, Tasmania
Grade:5/6		Length	50km		Milton Branch
Peter W.
(Fully Booked) Lake Gordon and the upper reaches of the Gordon River. Isolated and rarely visited. 6 days camping out of kayaks in the South West Tasmania Wilderness. Paddlers need to be competent and equipped for cold weather camping and paddling. Potential cold weather camping and paddling. Some exposed water. PFDs compulsory. Limit: 8. View

4 Mar, Sun 9:00AM				Red Hands Cave
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	260m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
The circuit from Glenbrook to Red Hands Cave is a varied one and sure to delight. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

5 Mar, Mon 9:22AM				Cliff Drive Lookouts
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Peckman's, Cahill, Narrowneck, Hilda's, Landslide, Cyclorama Point, Malaita Point, Eagle Hawk Lookouts.  Then back to Katoomba Station. Watch out for cars when walking on the black stuff. Lots of downs to the lookouts and then ups to the road. Quality of track is poor at some lookouts. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

6 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Glebe to Fishmarket
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Judith H.
Meet leader at corner of Glebe Point Road and Parramatta Road Glebe at 9:30am. Lots of history and old houses, Chinese Temple, streets and parks. Fairly level and slow walking. View

6 Mar, Tue 9:19AM				Glenbrook to Penrith
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Jim W.
Walk via the Bluff Reserve, Lapstone and along the Nepean River to Penrith shops. Train return to city. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Moderate pace. Some rough bushtracks, uneven and loose surfaces, steps, streets, parks/reserves. View

6 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				Parma Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	35km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Mountain-bike ride led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ride on gravel roads and fire trails (some quite steep and stony) to visit waterfalls on Parma Creek and its tributaries. Small section of bitumen on Turpentine Road. Map: Sassafras 89271N, Nowra 90283S, and Huskisson 90274N View

7 Mar, Wed 10:19AM				Glenbrook to Lapstone
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Level ramble from Glenbrook to Lapstone. View

8 Mar, Thu 9:03AM				Somersby Falls
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Explore the falls and surrounding areas. National Parks of NSW details. Location: Somersby Falls and Brisbane Water NP Limit: 5. View

9 Mar, Fri 9:22AM				Horse Track
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	700m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Evans Lookout, Horse Track and back to Evans Lookout via Rodriguez Pass. Rough and steep. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

9 Mar, Fri 9:00AM				North Narrabeen to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	150m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Mostly beach and some street walking. Great Coastal scenery. Location: Northern Beaches Map: Walking Coastal Sydney Limit: 15. View

10 Mar, Sat 11:34AM				Central Coast – Terrigal Area
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Walk to Country Club end of Terrigal Lagoon, then cross beach to Wamberal Lagoon Wetland. Possible swim. Bus and train return. View

10 Mar, Sat 9:30AM				Kangaroo Valley
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Illawarra Branch
Caryll S.
Paddle up Bundanoon and Sandy Creek from Tallowa Dam on Lake Yurunga and return. Beautiful scenery and swimming. Wind. PFD compulsory. View

10-11 Mar, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Starlights Track
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
A short full pack walk from Hilltop, near Mittagong, down the Starlights Track to camp on the Nattai River (Macarthur Flat). Lovely scenery and a great campsite in the valley with tall cliffs around. Location: Nattai NP Limit: 15. View

11 Mar, Sun				Gang Gang Canyon, Tunnels and Falls
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
The spectacular Gang Gang Falls and the ecosystems of Gang Gang Gorge that they are feeding are unlikely to survive the expansion of underground coal mining, recently approved by the Government. See this unique area whilst you can. Park at GR 398 038. Descend into Gang Gang Canyon and walk all the way through to Gang Gang Tunnels, visiting a cave at about GR 309 400 seen on the previous trip, as well as the cave at GR 405 043. After exploring the Gang Gang Tunnels, turn south and walk to the falls at GR 407 045, whilst inspecting the caves along the way. Continue south to visit Lots Wife and the adjacent cave. Find a way out to the western side and re-connect with the cars. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

11 Mar, Sun				Helensburgh Temple to Coalcliff
					Branch
David.S
Walk from Helensburgh Temple to Coalcliff. View

11 Mar, Sun 9:00AM				Point Upright and Durras Trails
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Stunning scenes including pristine beaches, remnant rain forest and spectacular cliffs with steep headlands, followed by a gentle forest amble along the shoreline of Durras Lake and its nature trail. The swell on the day will define how far we can travel along the rocky shoreline but we will anyway have to pay close attention to the prevailing local conditions as we scramble over sometimes slippery boulders and possibly up a steepish cliff section. Options for swim if conditions are right. greatsouthcoastwalk.net Map: Durras 89261S View

12 Mar, Mon 9:00AM				Circumnavigate North Head
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	150m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Manly Wharf, Shelley Beach, Old Quarry, North Head Sanctuary, Hanging Swamp, Fairfax Lookout, North Fort (lunch), Q Station (afternoon tea), Collins Flat, Little Manly, Manly Wharf. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Sydney Map: STEP Inc. North Harbour Limit: 15. View

12 Mar, Mon 9:03AM				Dantes Glen
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
North Lawson. Fairy Falls, Echo Bluff, Frederica Falls, Empire Pass, Dantes Glen. Rough track. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

13 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Clover Hill Rd, Balancing Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
John A.
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 NP Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

13 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Macquarie Rivulet Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
John A.
(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 Conyoners Track to Macquarie Rivulet and follow back to car park. Slippery, steep, off-track, scrambling on narrow rough track. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 12. View

13 Mar, Tue 10:40AM				Minnamurra to Kiama
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
Walk from Minnamurra to Kiama. A beautiful coastal walk with magnificent views. Distance to Kiama is 8km, but option to leave the walk at Bombo. Morning tea at Minnamurra and then over the hill and down to the beach. We will visit the Organ Pipe Rocks for lunch. Then a beach walk on (hopefully) firm sand to Kiama and coffee before train return to Sydney. View

13 Mar, Tue 10:37AM				Mt Victoria to Mt York & return
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Jim W.
Historic sites and views. Streets & tracks. Some steep sections. View

14 Mar, Wed 10:30AM				Katoomba to Leura
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Prince Henry Cliff Walk. Great views, good tracks, steps. Muddy at times. Location: Blue Mountains NP Best Walk: Wentworth Falls to Katoomba View

14 Mar, Wed 10:00AM				Meadowbank to Rydalmere
Grade:2/6		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Level ramble from Meadowbank to Rydalmere. View

14 Mar, Wed 9:00AM				Nuggan Point
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
From the Meroo Point car park follow the track to Nuggan Point and return. Some beach-walking across the (usually closed) entrance of Meroo Lake. Return to Ulladulla for coffee. greatsouthcoastwalk.net Best Walk: Lake Tabourie to Nuggan Point View

15-25 Mar, Thu (06:00AM)-Sun (18:00PM)				Great Ocean Walk, Victoria
Grade:3/6		Length	104km	500m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) James Moule will be leading the moderately paced 7 day walks from Apollo Bay (staying in a big house) using car shuffle. We shall walk 104 km in total with length of day walks ranging  from 10 km to 22 km. Car pool from Sydney to one night stay near Wangaratta on 15th before continuing to Apollo Bay and also on return (24th). Rain, wind, slippery and uneven sections. Location: Victoria Map: Great Otway NP Limit: 10. View

15 Mar, Thu 10:00AM				Riverview Road, Kentlyn
Grade:1/6		Length	3km	5m	Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Not far, not fast. Easy walk on a fire trail to spectacular spot overlooking a beach on the Georges River, and Platypus Pool. Take time to enjoy wildflowers. Bring along a teaspoon, and you can discover "Ant Lions". Short hill. Roughish underfoot. Prickly bush, Bunyips. Location: Georges River NP Map: Campbelltown 90291N Limit: 20. View

15 Mar, Thu 6:00PM				Sydney’s endangered forests
					Branch
Janine K.
Sydney includes magnificent national parks and Blue Mountains World Heritage. However Sydney also includes many splendid urban forests and woodlands. Learn about the history of these forests and woodlands that include Sydney’s Cumberland Plain Woodland, Blue Gum High Forest, Turpentine-Ironbark Forest, Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub and the Blue Mountains Hanging Swamps. Be staggered by how much has been lost but inspired by how much can be saved. Tutor: Janine Kitson. Bookings essential. Contact WEA, SYDNEY Ph: (02) 9264 2781 E: info@weasydney.nsw.edu.au www.weasydney.com.au View

16 Mar, Fri 8:24AM				Glenbrook Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	220m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Rock hop down Glenbrook Gorge to Nepean River. Slippery rocks. Rock scrambling and creek crossings. Maybe some wading. Then follow rough track along the Nepean River and up to Lapstone Station. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 15. View

16-26 Mar, Fri (07:00AM)-Mon (19:00PM)				Great Ocean Walk, Victoria, Group 2
Grade:3/6		Length	104km	500m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Due to the level of interest in The Great Ocean Walk, a second group has been formed which will walk one day later than the original group. Alison Farrell and John Thorn will be leading the moderately paced 7 day walks from Apollo Bay (staying in a big house) using car shuffle.  The walk is 104km in total with length of day walks ranging from 10 to 22km. Car pool from Sydney to one night stay near Wangaratta on 16th before continuing to Apollo Bay and also on return on 25th. Rain, wind, slippery and uneven sections Limit: 10. View

16 Mar, Fri				Wolgan Rock
Grade:6/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Early start. Numbers are strictly limited. Park at GR 342 178 on Wolgan Road. Walk north west, then north, then north east towards Woolpack Gap. Stay underneath the cliffs and try to find a way up at about GR 347 205 (alternatively, traverse further east to Collett Gap). Once on top, walk to Collett Gap and from there, to Wolgan Rock. Return either via Collett Gap or the new pass at GR 347 205 (if it is possible). Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 8. View

17-24 Mar, Sat-Sat				Lake Macquarie SCA
					Sydney Branch
Tony T.
(Fully Booked) Day walks from cabins in the Toronto area of Lake Macquarie SCA. Walking sections of the Great North Walk, the Fernleigh Track, Teralba, Heaton Gap, Wangi Wangi. Formed walking tracks 13-19km per day. Map: Contact leader Limit: 20. View

17 Mar, Sat				Medlow Bath
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	260m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Circular walk from station with spectacular views, visiting the Three Brothers, Colosseum Track and recent landslide. Finish with a visit to Marks Tomb. Some exposure on ledges and ladders. Steep edges. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

17-18 Mar, Sat (06:00AM)-Sun (18:00PM)				Mt Victoria to Blackheath
Grade:5/6		Length	30km	1,500m	Sydney Branch
Nicola L.
(Updated Details) Packwalk Mt Victoria - Victoria Creek - Grose River - Govetts Creek (side trip up and down Perry's Lookdown: with or without pack, your choice!) - Junction Rock - Govetts Leap - Blackheath. Initial few kms along fire trail to stretch the legs, then mostly shady bush track along the creeks and rivers. Several ups and downs including 400m and 600m individual climbs. Creek crossing at Junction Rock. Some exposure on the (very solid) staircase up to Govetts Leap. Joint with SBW/Bush Club. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Katoomba 89301S Limit: 8. View

17 Mar, Sat 8:35AM				Putty Beach to Mcmasters Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of my favourite coastal walks with time for swimming, snorkelling and enjoying the scenery as we travel along the littoral zone. This is a perfect walk for beginners ! No real hazards. Location: Bouddi NP Map: Broken Bay Limit: 15. View

17 Mar, Sat 10:40AM				Shellharbour Junction to Shellcove
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk via Killalea State Park. Please have morning tea on the train. Streets, paths, ups & downs, tracks, nice views, hopefully lots of birdlife. Coffee at Killalea. Bus return to Oak Flats, train return to Sydney. View

17 Mar, Sat 8:45AM				Springwood Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Jill G.
Springwood Station to Sassafras Gully, Perch Ponds, Martins Lookout and return to Springwood via Magdala Creek Track. Swim possible or detour to Psalm Rock. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Springwood 90304S View

18 Mar, Sun 8:30AM				Blacks Waterhole Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Circuit walk through forests and heathland visiting Steamers Beach, Brooks Lookout, Blacks Waterhole, Blacks Harbour and Kittys Beach. Fee payable per car into Booderoo NP. Location: Booderee National Park Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

18 Mar, Sun 9:00AM				Minnamurra to Kiama
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Coastal walking is always delightful. Location: Kiama Limit: 15. View

18-23 Mar, Sun-Fri				Southern Highlands Car Camp
					Milton Branch
Elaine R.
(Updated Details) Walks will be in Bundanoon, Mittagong and other Southern Highlands locations. Camping at Gambell's Rest Morton NP, bookings to be made online through NP website. Alternate accommodation for those who don't want to camp is available at Bundanoon or anywhere in Southern Highlands: make your own arrangements. Varied walks in & around Bundanoon, Mittagong, Tallong etc. Contact leader essential. View

18 Mar, Sun				Waterways of the Illawarra 1, Towradgi Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Following the guidebook published with the recent Walking Upstream exhibition at Wollongong Art Gallery, we explore some of our myriad and complex waterways. The creeks are often on private land or they disappear into pipes, so we follow them as far as we can. We walk on streets, pathways and through public land. We begin by following Towradgi Creek from its mouth through Tarrawanna to the escarpment. May involve creek crossings and untracked sections. Limit: 8. View

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