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24 Mar, Sat 8:27AM				Bungonia Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
It would be hard to find a more spectacular walk than the Bungonia Gorge Circuit with granite boulders the size of houses, a dramatic gorge, steep and rugged and the beautifully tranquil Shoalhaven River to lunch by or go for a dip in. Rock scrambling in the gorge and steep track in sections. Location: Bungonia SCA Map: Caoura 89283N Limit: 12. View

24 Mar, Sat 9:00AM				Kiama to Gerringong
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
The second of the coastal walks in this delightful part of the world. Location: Kiama Limit: 15. View

24 Mar, Sat 9:30AM				Terrys Creek to Marsfield
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C.
Streets, tracks, bush, ups & downs. Bus return. View

25 Mar, Sun 9:00AM				Conjola to Narrawallee
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Milton Branch
Evelyn M.
Park cars at end of road at Conjola Beach. Walk along beaches, headlands to Narrawallee. Return inland via estuary, Burrawang forest. greatsouthcoastwalk.net Map: Milton 89272N View

25 Mar, Sun				Minimal Impact Bushwalking for New Walkers: Artarmon to Clontarf
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Nicola L.
Are you new to bushwalking? This walk is designed to educate and inspire new bushwalkers in the principles of Minimal Impact and Leave No Trace. Starting with a briefing at Artarmon Station, we'll head down to Clontarf via Tunks Park and Spit Bridge. Two creek crossings. Bring: sturdy gloves and a bag for rubbish so we can put into practice what we learn. Keepcup for a coffee at the end of the walk; your usual requirements for a day walk. Places are strictly limited. Limit: 10. View

26 Mar, Mon 9:35AM				Porters Pass & Walls Ledge
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	450m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Porters Pass, Colliers Causeway, Walls Ledge. Rough track. Mud. Slippery wet rocks. Rock scrambling. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

26 Mar, Mon 9:12AM				Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	5km	200m	Sydney Branch
Theo H.
Wombat Walks series. Nature walk. Lots of steps, could be slippery, marked tracks. Easy walking pace with time to look around. View

27 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Buchanans Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Leader Changed) Commencing at the Glow Worm Glen car park the path winds through forest with a couple of little creek crossings to the steps leading down to Glow Worm Glen. After a short detour return to the steps and continue on the track which winds along to Buchanan's Lookout. Enjoy the beautiful view while having lunch and return by the same route. Rough track, creek crossings, slippery rocks, unfenced cliffs. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

27 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Harbour South Shore
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Walk through Darling Point to McKell Park, then around Double Bay to Murray Rose Pool for swim and lunch. Optional extension to Point Piper and Rose Bay. Bus or ferry return. View

27 Mar, Tue 10:00AM				Rookwood Cemetery
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Jim W.
Visit graves of the famous, infamous and others. View

28 Mar, Wed 9:00AM				Coles Creek Caves
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Park on Martins Ridge Road, walk on fire trails through varied forest and creek gullies, then a short descent on rough track to caves to experience a significant local rock-art site. Coffee afterwards. Map: Tianjara 89271S View

28 Mar, Wed 9:10AM				Taronga Zoo to Balmoral
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk round beautiful Sydney Harbour to Balmoral Beach. Swim possible at lunchtime. Walk out via old Tramway Park. Best Walk: Sydney Harbour View

28 Mar, Wed				Waterfalls of Lawson
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	370m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Date Changed) Date changed due to the weather forecast. Two circuits of Lawson Waterfalls. North circuit 210m asc, with a side trip to Echo Point and visiting picturesque glens and passes and four waterfalls. South circuit 160m asc, visiting pristine bush areas and five waterfalls. Creek crossings and slippery conditions. Steep edges. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

29 Mar, Thu				Ravines and Slots of Koopartoo Mesa South
Grade:6/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at GR 430 228 on Wolgan Road and make our way up Minotaur Lair Gully, then use Minotaur Pass at GR 419 230 to climb up to the top of Koopartoo Mesa. From here, walk SW and find a way down into a tributary of Koopartoo Gully at around GR 415 226. Moving SSE, investigate slots and pagodas until about GR 416 222. From here, walk W and use the tape to descend at GR 414 222, or, if time allows, traverse to GR 413 220 and use a known double tape descent route from GR 414 221. Descend to Wolgan Rd at GR 420 216 and walk 1.5km back to the cars (alternatively, a car shuffle could have been set up). Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

29 Mar, Thu 6:00PM				Why do forests matter for wildlife, climate and wellbeing?
					Branch
Janine K.
Why do ecologists, zoologists, botanists, ornithologists and even health experts argue for the protection of forests not just in Australia but around the world? Why are forests important for wildlife, a safe climate and human health and wellbeing? This course looks at the history of forest protection both in Australia and around the world and why forests are so important for solving the crises of biodiversity, extinction and climate change. Tutor: Janine Kitson. Bookings essential. Contact WEA, SYDNEY Ph: (02) 9264 2781 E: info@weasydney.nsw.edu.au www.weasydney.com.au View

30 Mar - 2 Apr, Fri-Mon				Budawangs Grand Traverse
Grade:4/6		Length	50km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
On this walk we experience some of the best the famous Budawangs has to offer staying in camp caves where possible and climbing and exploring various peaks along the way. We will start at Wog Wog and visit along our journey such wonderful landmarks as Corang Arch, Mounts Bibbenluke, Tarn, Haughton, Sturgiss and Quiltys to name a few, and wander in ancient forests and along beautiful creeks and rivers. This is, in short, a trip not to be missed for those who love nature and enjoy the pursuit of wilderness walking. May include the odd bit of optional off-track walking. Location: Morton NP Map: Endrick 89274S and Corang 89273N Limit: 15. Best Walk: Monolith Valley View

31 Mar, Sat 9:00AM				Carrington Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) Two half day walks on either side of the rim. Quite scenic. Lunch can be at the cars. Date changed from February 17th due to track closures. Dependent on side tracks we might have some slippery conditions. Location: Morton NP Limit: 12. View

31 Mar, Sat 1:00PM				Eco Paddle on Narrabeen Lagoon
					Sydney Branch
Tony C.
This paddle will visit the Western Basin, Deep and Middle Creeks. Deep Creek attracts migratory birds from as far away as Russia and Middle Creek has been the subject of a substantial remediation programme. A relaxing 2 to 3 hour paddle from 1pm. To register email or call. No previous kayaking experience required, tuition given. BYO boat or hire kayak can be arranged. PFD required. View

31 Mar, Sat 9:00AM				Lane Cove NP
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Steps, rough track in places, some short steep sections. Walk to City View Lookout for morning tea. Then walk to the Lane Cove River’s beginning and on to the Lorna Pass Track at the foot of the lovely cliff line. Optional short side track to see Conscript Rock. Return to Thornleigh Oval for lunch. View

31 Mar, Sat				Redledge Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	450m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Cliff Drive – Narrow Neck – Castle Head – Redledge Pass – Old Shale Tramway – Devils Hole. This walk has a little of everything, great scenery, history and possible leeches. Fire trail, track, off-track, steep descent with loose surface, mild exposure and creek crossings. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 12. View

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