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8 Apr, Sun				Waterways of the Illawarra 2, Byarong Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	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 continue by following Byarong Creek from Figtree to some way up Mt Keira. May be creek crossings and untracked sections. Map: Wollongong 90292S Limit: 8. View

9 Apr, Mon 9:00AM				Burgess Falls & Woodford Dam
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	430m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Visit Horseshoe, Oaklands and Burgess Falls. Then walk to Woodford Dam and return to Hazelbrook Station. Mostly fire trail and roads. Some rough track. Slippery wet rocks. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

10 Apr, Tue 10:02AM				Malabar to Maroubra
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Circumnavigate Malabar Headland NP. Walk from Cromwell Park clockwise via Ocean Track, views and Magic Point to Maroubra, then continue doing whole circuit back to Cromwell Park. Bus return to city. View

10 Apr, Tue 10:00AM				Port Jackson
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Jim W.
Walk from Rose Bay Wharf via Double Bay, Rushcutters Bay and the Royal Botanic Gardens to Circular Quay. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Moderate pace. Bays, streets, steep sections, many steps on stairways to climb. View

10 Apr, Tue 9:00AM				Scouters Mountain
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Half day walk into Heathcote National Park. Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 10. View

10 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Three Views Trail
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Three Views Shoalhaven Gorge, Kangaroo Valley. The trail passes through open woodland and sandstone heath vegetation. There are 3 separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. The trail follows the Brooks Plateu & Moolatoo Trig fire trails within Morton NP. Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock is weak and can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Morton NP Limit: 20. Map: Burrier 8928-2N View

11 Apr, Wed 10:00AM				Collers Beach Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
This is a 95% rock-free walk but you MUST have shoes that can get wet. There are few slippery rocks. We walk along rock platform all the way around to Ulladulla Harbour if the swell allows and return, up the stairs and along to One Track For All. Coffee afterwards at Breakers, Mollymook Beach. greatsouthcoastwalk.net View

11 Apr, Wed				Sutherland Shire
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	150m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Woronora Escarpment, Barden Ridge and Lucas Heights. Great views and spectacular flora in the Sutherland Shire. Steep, short descent to cross Woronora River with a steep climb to Lucas Heights. Follow pristine bush walking in the Barden Ridge area and return. River crossings, loose and slippery conditions. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Campbelltown 90291N View

12 Apr, Thu 9:45AM				Audley Historic Walking tour
					Branch
General Community Event
As part of the NSW Seniors Festival events NPWS is running a free Audley Historic Walking tour. Join a NPWS Discovery Ranger on a fascinating 40 minute easy grade historic walking tour around Audley. Learn about the history, flora and fauna of Australia’s oldest National Park. View photos of Rangers on horseback, Bushwalks and picnics from the early 1900's, Allambie Guest House, Horse and buggy on Lady Carrington Drive, Confiscated boats during World War ll and more. Bookings essential. For bookings or more details contact Wendy Affleck - NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service at 02 9542 0649 or email at wendy.affleck@environment.nsw.gov.au www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au Location: Royal NP View

12 Apr, Thu 10:15AM				Dulwich Hill
Grade:1/6		Length	7.6km	88m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Along the Cooks River to Strathfield South (Coronation Pde). Riverside, parks and a couple of streets. A flat riverside walk on good paths along the northern shore of the Cooks River via Canterbury to Strathfield South ( Coronation Parade). Location: Cooks River View

12 Apr, Thu 1:00PM				Meeting of Cultures walking tour Kurnell
					Branch
General Community Event
As part of the NSW Seniors Festival events NPWS is running a Meeting of Cultures walking tour Kurnell. In 1770, Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook landed at Botany Bay. He and his Endeavour crew stayed in the area for eight days and had a dramatic impact on Australian history. Seniors are invited to join a NPWS Discovery Ranger on an easy 40 minute easy grade walking tour around the heritage-listed Kamay Botany Bay National Park. Hear the story of Cooks arrival in Botany Bay and the meeting of European and Aboriginal cultures. See where the Endeavour was moored, the location where Cook and his crew landed, The Joseph Banks monument and more. Before or after the tour visit the NPWS Visitor Centre to see the historical exhibition including a canon from the Endeavour. Bookings essential. For booking or more details contact Wendy Affleck - NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service at 9542 0649 or email at wendy.affleck@environment.nsw.gov.au www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP View

13 Apr, Fri 8:25AM				Campfire Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Old track into Campfire Creek. Then follow creek to junction with Glenbrook Creek. Walk to station. Rough sections. Rock scrambling. Creek crossings may be slippery. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 15. View

13-15 Apr, Fri (06:00AM)-Sun (18:00PM)				Dunphys Campground to Kanangra Walls
Grade:5/6		Length	36km	2,000m	Sydney Branch
Nicola L.
(Cancelled) Packwalk Dunphys Campground - Black Horse Ridge - Mt Yellow Dog - Coxs River - Mt Strongleg - Mt Cloudmaker - Mt Stormbreaker - Crafts Wall - Kanangra Walls. Camps at Kangaroo Clearing, then a nice possie between Mt Stormbreaker and Gabes Gap. Continuing on to Kanangra Walls is dependent on finding some degree of water at Mobbs Swamp (and therefore Dex Creek), we may wander around the Wild Dogs/Coxs River instead and return to Dunphys. River crossing at Yellow Pup point. Lots of steep ups and downs (400m & 600m individual climbs). Contribution to car shuffle or taxis will be required. Joint with Bush Club/SBW. Location: Blue Mountains NP and Kanangra-Boyd NP Map: Jenolan 89303N and Kanangra 89303S Limit: 6. View

14 Apr, Sat 10:04AM				Botany Cemetery to La Perouse + Fran’s farewell
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C.
Explore historic cemetery then through coastal reserves to La Perouse. Lunch: Fran’s annual farewell at Danny’s Fish’N’Chips. Bus return to city. View

14 Apr, Sat 8:48AM				The Horse Track
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Evans Lookout, the Horse Track, Junction Rock, Govetts Leap and the Cliff Top Track circuit. From Evans Lookout the Horse track isn't an often taken route down to the valley, but it's worth the effort as you see few people, but sometimes wildlife if lucky! This is an interesting little walk full of variety. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

14 Apr, Sat 9:15AM				Thirroul to Unanderra Railways
Grade:3/6		Length	45km	80m	Sydney Branch
Rob & Jayne G.
Meet at 9am eastern side of Thirroul Railway Station car park for 9:15am departure. Morning tea at North Wollongong cafe, picnic lunch or possibility to purchase lunch from 'take away shop' along the way. Mainly flat riding, some hills. Combination of cycle paths, cycle lanes and some light traffic on roads. Helmet compulsory. Must be confident riding on roads. View

14-15 Apr, Sat (06:00AM)-Sun (18:00PM)				Thornleigh to Cowan
Grade:4/6		Length	36km	1,100m	Sydney Branch
Nicola L.
Packwalk Thornleigh to Cowan along the Great North Walk: a great walk through beautiful bushland, walking up Berowra Creek to Berowra Waters, then inland to Cowan. Mostly good bush track, some fire trail. Water and toilets at Crosslands, we'll continue onto Lyrebird Creek to camp. Lots of steep ups and downs (some using D rings), individual ascents 220m, multiple creek crossings. Location: Berowra Valley NP Map: Hornsby 91304S and Cowan 91304N Limit: 8. View

14 Apr, Sat				Wollangambe Wilderness
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Wollangambe Trail – Girdwood Track – Flat Top – Stick Ridge – Bungleborri Creek  – Stick Creek – return via another ridge and across Flat Top. The upper Bungleboori is full of fabulous rock formations, should be a nice autumn walk. Mainly off-track, a little fire trail, some scrub, creek crossing and possible unknown hazards. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

15 Apr, Sun				Burrungabugge “Hut”
					Branch
Peter D.
A walk organised by Geehi Bushwalking Club. Contact leader for further details. View

15 Apr, Sun 10:30AM				Event at Ahimsa
					Branch
General Community Event
The event at ‘Ahimsa’ provides a rare opportunity to visit the property and learn more about its background. There is no charge to attend. Morning talk by Marie Byles’ biographer Anne McLeod, followed by a casual stroll around Ahimsa, then an afternoon bushwalk with Martin Fallding, and concluding with afternoon tea in the Hut of Happy Omen. View

15 Apr, Sun 9:00AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	650m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walking in the cool of the rainforest where there may even be fungi to enjoy. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Springwood Limit: 15. View

15 Apr, Sun 9:00AM				Tabourie to Nuggan Point Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Kathy M.
From car park south of Tabourie Lake, a circular walk on forest trails and beaches to Nuggan Point & return. Swim if hot. greatsouthcoastwalk.net Map: Tabourie 89272S Best Walk: Lake Tabourie to Nuggan Point View

16 Apr, Mon 9:10AM				Hassans Walls
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	320m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Eskbank Track to Braceys Lookout, Hassans Walls and return to Lithgow. Mostly fire trails. Map: Lithgow Limit: 20. View

16 Apr, Mon 9:00AM				Nature photography Bola Creek
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A special morning to try to photograph the rainforest in all its moods. Not dependent on weather but the changing weather might determine what lenses to bring and what subjects to shoot. Slippery tracks and the odd leach. Location: Royal NP Limit: 10. View

17 Apr, Tue 10:08AM				Abbotsbury to Pimelea Picnic Area and return
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk via The Dairy. Paths, ups & downs, one lookout, cycleway in Western Sydney Regional Park. Bus return to Parramatta, train return to city. View

17 Apr, Tue 9:00AM				Blackheath Station Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	250m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Blackheath Station - Neates Glen - Grand Canyon - Evans Lookout (lunch)- Cliff Top Track to Govetts Leap - Popes Glen - Blackheath. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. Best Walk: Govetts Leap View

17 Apr, Tue 9:20AM				Gosford Reserves
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Jim W.
Katandra - Rumbalara Reserves. Finish at Gosford shops. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Train return to city. Steep sections, bushtracks, a long and streneous climb (1.5km) to St Johns Lookout. Moderate pace. Possible leaches during walk. View

17 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Patons Fire Trail
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Patons Fire Trail meanders through forest to a look out over Bundanoon Creek. Nearby is the site of a small plane crash. Return by the same route. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Meryla Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. Map: Bundanoon 8928-1-S View

18 Apr, Wed 9:30AM				Church Point to Mona Vale
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Level ramble from Church Point to Mona Vale. View

18 Apr, Wed 8:00PM				Citizen Science underwater
					Southern Sydney Branch
Peter V.
The waters around Sydney are world renowned for their natural beauty, almost 600 fish species have been recorded in Sydney - more than the Mediterranean Sea. Martin Puchert and Lou de Beuzeville are amateur SCUBA divers, underwater photographers and citizen scientists. Hear about their involvement in Reef Life Survey which monitors the biodiversity of underwater life around the world, including Sydney. They will also talk about the case for the first Sydney-wide Marine Park. View

18-24 Apr, Wed-Tue				Mt Buffalo, Victoria
					Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Car camping trip with a series of day walks in the magnificent granite country of Mt Buffalo National Park near Bright in northern Victoria. Walks are all medium degree of difficulty between 10 and 14 kms in distance. We will be camping in the Lake Catani Campground in the national park and driving to walks on roads that are mostly sealed with the occasional section of good quality dirt road. No public transport options are available, participants need to bring their own vehicles or make their own arrangements to share. This is being run in conjunction with the Victorian Rail Trail trip organised by Vicki Presdee. Participants can do either trip or join both. Contact leader for itinerary and further information. View

20 Apr, Fri 9:35AM				Rhododendrum Gardens to Pulpit Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Gold coin donation for Rhododendrum Gardens. Hat Hill Creek Fire Trail, Pulpit Rock and Popes Glen. Creek crossing could be slippery. Some sections muddy. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba and Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View

21 Apr, Sat 9:30AM				Rookwood Cemetery to Strathfield
Grade:1/6		Length	7.5km	117m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Walk through Rookwood Cemetery and then along the Cooks River to Coronation Parade, Strathfield. Return by bus to Strathfield station. The map is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25148817?privacy_code=2q5boT6gpAqXVxWg Location: Cooks River View

21 Apr, Sat 9:30AM				Woronora River
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Illawarra Branch
Caryll S.
Paddle from Prince Edward Park up a side creek and then the Woronora River to the Needles. Optional swim in a magnificent fresh water swimming hole. Short walk. Return. Paddle mostly with the tide. Wind, under water rocks. PFD compulsory. View

22 Apr, Sun				Dharawal NP
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Day walk exploring some gems of eastern Dharawal. O’Hares Creek, hidden waterfall and more. Some off-track, couple of creek crossings, one with boots off. Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 12. View

22 Apr, Sun 8:30AM				Pretty Beach & Durras Mountain
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Peter F.
From NPWS Pretty Beach car park, ascend Durras Mtn along forest tracks. Descend to coast via the east trail and return via coast. Some rock-hopping. One of the best walks in the region! Note early start to beat the heat and leave time for leisurely lunch, swim/snorkel at Snake Bay. greatsouthcoastwalk.net Map: Kioloa 89261N Best Walk: Durras Mountain View

23 Apr, Mon 9:06AM				Claires Glen
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Bullaburra to Claires Glen, Walkers Glen, and walking to Lawson. Some steep slippery sections. Creek crossings. Some road and fire trail. Some reasonable track. Location: Bullaburra Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

24 Apr, Tue 10:49AM				Cabarita to Concord West
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Macarthur Branch
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C.
Walk along the foreshore to Yaralla Estate, then through gardens at the rear of the Estate and along a private road to link up with streets to Concord West Station. Mostly on fairly flat sealed surfaces. Some ups & downs and some steps. Some street walking. Some uneven & unsealed surfaces which could be slippery and muddy after rain. View

24 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Keira
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Scott A.
(Updated Details) Walk trails around Mt Keira, views to the coast. Some off track and unmaintained tracks, old mines and landslip in area. Location: Mt Keira Limit: 12. Map: Wollongong 9029-2S View

24 Apr, Tue 9:32AM				Northern Beaches
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Caostal walk to Manly via reserves and beaches. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Moderate pace. Some steep sections, rough bushtracks, steps. View

24 Apr - 5 May, Tue-Sat				Victorian Bike Ride
					Sydney Branch
Vicki P.
(Fully Booked) A series of bike rides around the Bendigo and Ballarat area that will include the O'Keefe Rail Trail and the Skipton Rail Trail which we will ride one way and organise a private transfer for the return trip. Also included is a walk on the Leanganook Track including Mt Alexander and part of the Coliban Main Channel and on one of the proposed rides we will also catch a train one way and ride the return trip. The other rides are creek and river rides through parks and scenic areas. Rides range in distance from 18 kms to 53 kms a day on well formed tracks and a hybrid bike is suitable. We will be staying in caravan parks with various accommodation options and you will need to make your own bookings and transport arrangements. Contact leader for a detailed itinerary. View

25 Apr, Wed 9:00AM				Mollymook to Warden Head
Grade:1/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
Sheila B.
(Cancelled) Easy walk along shoreline to Ulladulla Harbour, up 100 steps to the Caravan Park, then along cliff-top to Warden Head & Sullivan Reef. The return trip can take in the Geology Walk and One Track for All. Coffee at Beach Hut afterwards. greatsouthcoastwalk.net Map: Milton 89272N Best Walk: Ulladulla View

25 Apr, Wed 9:25AM				Top Ryde to Chatswood
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	50m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Ryde Park via Canon Bicentennial Trail, Field of Mars to Buffalo Creek Reserve, then follow GNW to Fullers Bridge. Walk may be shortened here or walk on to Chatswood via Rail to River Track. View

26 Apr, Thu 10:25AM				Woy Woy Station – Ettalong over Blackwall Mountain
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	50m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Zenia P.
(Updated Details) Walk from Woy Woy Station over Blackwall Mountain (steep track) to Ettalong. Bus return to Woy Woy Station from Ettalong. Train return to city from Woy Woy. View

28 Apr, Sat 10:00AM				Blue Gum High Forest
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Walk from Pymble Station slowly up Pymble Hill and then Telegraph Road past some special Heritage properties. Morning tea at Anzac Park then explore the Forest. Return to Gordon Station by bus. Location: Dalrymple-Hay NR View

28 Apr, Sat				Heaven to Hell and back
Grade:4/6		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

28 Apr, Sat 10:00AM				Upper Deep Creek Catchment
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
Start 10am at Terrey. Allow 3 hours and bring a screwdriver for some voluntary weeding near the end of the track. See and identify spectacular Sydney sandstone flora in 'autumn' blossom. Bookings essential. View

29 Apr, Sun 8:00AM				Jindelara Biodiversity Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Milton Branch
Evelyn M.
This walk follows Kingiman Road all the way up towards Florence Head, then down Kingiman Ridge Fire Trail through varied vegetation zones – dry sclerophyll forest, rainforest, blue gum forest and casurina woodland to the bridge over Jindelara Creek for lunch. Steep return up fire trail to finish. Uneven ground with loose rocks and stones on sections of descent. Note early start! Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N View

29 Apr, Sun 9:00AM				Maroubra to La Perouse coastal walk
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	150m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Changed Transport Details) This walk is co led by Sheila Walker and Esther. We take bus from central to Maroubra Beach and then walk to La Perouse. Bring drinks and snacks. At the end of walk, we'll have fish and chips at Danny's Fish and Chips. RSVP by email essential. Slippery sections Location: Botany Bay NP Limit: 8. View

30 Apr, Mon 9:18AM				Prince Henry Cliff Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	320m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Jan H.
Walking from Leura Station to Gordon Falls then along clifftop track to Katoomba. No thousand step climbs, but still some up and down. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

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