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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

30 Apr, Mon 9:03AM			Wombat walks
Grade:3/6	Length	5km	150m	Sydney Branch
Theo H.
Water Falls Circuit, Lawson. Steep sections, steps, creek crossings. Easy pace with observation time. Limit: 8. View

1 May, Tue 10:13AM			Rydalmere to Concord West
Grade:2/6	Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk via Parramatta River, Narawang Wetland, Wentworth Common, and Bicentennial Park to Concord West Station. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Moderate pace. View

1 May, Tue 9:30AM			Thirlmere Lakes NP
Grade:2/6	Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
From Lake Couridjah car park we will traverse anti clockwise around Lake Couridjah, Lake Werri Berri, and Lake Gandangarra then up Racklyefts Finger Track to lookout over Lake Nerrigorang then down to Nerrigoran Picnic Area for lunch. Return to car park via Thirlmere Lakes Track. Birds and wild flowers are in abundance. Rough track, fallen trees. Map: Picton 90294S Limit: 20. View

1 May, Tue 11:07AM			Wyrrabalong NP
Grade:2/6	Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Ramble ridge via Crackneck Lookout and Cromarty Hill down to Forresters Beach. Bus return to Gosford, train return to city. View

2 May, Wed 9:30AM			Manly Dam
	Length	4km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Ramble Manly Dam. Little up and down. View

2 May, Wed 6:00PM	Naturally Accessible: Bushwalking in Sydney using a wheelchair
		Sydney Branch
Matt McClelland
Bushwalking in Sydney using a wheelchair talk. Want to go on a bushwalk using a wheelchair but don’t know where to start? National Parks Association of NSW and Sargood on Collaroy will be hosting a free webinar and talk on how-to-go bushwalking in Sydney for people with disabilities. Naturally Accessible is a new framework that is about overcoming access issues on bushwalks through better information. The Naturally Accessible webinar will be streamed live from Collaroy, Northern Sydney. There will also be limited places available for those wishing to attend the event in person. Registration is essential. More information and registrations through Eventbrite or Facebook Location: online View

2-4 May, Wed-Fri			Shoalhaven
Grade:3/6	Length	16km		Illawarra Branch
Col M.
2 days paddling. Thursday - paddle Sussex Inlet and cross a short section of St Georges Basin (weather conditions permitting), back via canals and the entrance. Friday - paddle down Wandandian Creek from Bewong to St Georges Basin, cross a short section of open water (weather permitting) and follow an estuary to Tullawalla Lagoon. Return via direct route. Come for 1 or both days. Cabins and powered sites available at Holiday Haven Tourist Park, Swan Lake if required on Wednesday (2nd) and Thursday (3rd) nights. Will not go onto open water in unfavourable wind conditions. PFDs and Splash decks compulsory. Must have own kayak and transport. Location: Sussex Inlet , Wandandian Creek Limit: 12. View

4 May, Fri 10:00AM	May Day: its History, Achievements & Challenges
		Branch
Janine K.
WEA/Unions NSW event. Learn about this celebration that was first celebrated in Australia by striking shearers at Barcaldine in Queensland in 1891. The course will include a light lunch followed by a short walk to Sussex Street, for a guided tour of Unions NSW's May Day display and their historic Banner Room. This course will also acknowledge the contribution that the union movement has made to the environment movement including the outstanding contribution that the Green Bans made in protecting Sydney’s urban environment. View

4 May, Fri			SE cliffs of Genowlan Mountain
Grade:5/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park vehicles on the Capertee to Glen Davis Road at approximately GR 268 298. Head out along a spur to the north, descend into and cross Dog Trap Creek at approximately GR 271 306 before ascending a long north orientated ridge towards the cliffs of Mount Genowlan. Climb up a further 200m to reach a point on the cliffs where the drainage tips to the west. From this point explore the headwaters before ascending through the next line of cliffs before heading ENE to a compound slot at GR 275 330. Descend through the cliff line and return to the cars via a northern tributary network of Dog Trap Creek. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

5 May, Sat 10:29AM			Nan Tien Temple
Grade:2/6	Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Explore Temple and beautiful grounds. Paths, ups & downs, steps, hopefully autumn colours. Great views. Bus return to Wollongong, coffee at Wollongong, train return to Sydney. View

6 May, Sun			Bridge to Bridge walk
Grade:3/6	Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Roger T.
Walk from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Clifford Love Bridge via Berrys Bay, Gore Cove, Greenwich, Longueville, Lindley Point, Lane Cove River, the Boreen, East Ryde, an unusual shoreline walk mainly on tracks. Location: Sydney Harbour Best Walk: Sydney Harbour View

6 May, Sun			Macquarie Pass NP
Grade:3/6	Length	6km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Cancelled) Half day walk exploring the tracked and off-track ascent to Prominent Rocks view point on the southern Illawarra escarpment. Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 12. View

6 May, Sun 11:00AM	May Day Rally
		Branch
Janine K.
This international day celebrates workers’ rights, struggles and solidarity and the union movement’s achievements that include sick leave, annual leave, superannuation, paid maternity leave and medicare. 2018’s May Day Rally will be a call for restoring power to the people. Join Unions NSW for a family fun day with food, entertainment, free rides and more. For more information facebook.com/unions.nsw or 0488 838 605. View

6 May, Sun 9:00AM			Rusden Head
Grade:2/6	Length	12km		Milton Branch
Dave W.
Walk from the car park at Little Forest Plateau to Rusden Head and escarpment. Spectacular views. Walk mainly on track, could be wet in places. Optional side excursion to “the carriages”. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N View

7 May, Mon 9:11AM			Wentworth Falls
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
Darwins walk to Rocket Point Lookout. From here we take the scratchy Kings Tableland Track to Flat Rock. Fantastic views of the Jamison Valley. Return via Darwins Walk. The track goes close (but not too close) to the cliff tops. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

8 May, Tue 9:39AM			Auburn Gardens
Grade:2/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Walk short way to Gardens. Wander the Gardens (hopefully some nice autumn colours) then walk along Duck Creek to Clyde Station. Train return to city. View

8 May, Tue 9:30AM			Joadja North NR and “Gates” view for lunch
Grade:3/6	Length	8.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
Wombeyan Caves Road Walk into Joadja North Nature Reserve, one very short steep up and down, mostly even trail, beautiful lookout for lunch. One very short steep up and down. Location: Joadja NR Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 12. View

8 May, Tue 9:18AM			Lane Cove to St Leonards
Grade:3/6	Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Lane Cover Bushland Park, walk under River Rd via Pipe Tunnel (Gore Creek running through - dark and wet - torch required), Gore Creek Reserve, Manns Point Park, Greenwich, Berry Creek Track, then onto St Leonards Station. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Steep section, rough bushtracks, steps, streets. Moderate pace. View

9 May, Wed 9:00AM			Matron Porter Dr to Garrards Reserve
Grade:1/6	Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Walk on trails through forest to return to meeting point, with maybe a short diversion to Narrawallee Inlet. This is a very gentle downhill walk most of the way. Bring refreshments to have at Narawallee Inlet on the site of the old Oyster Farm. View

9 May, Wed 9:30AM			Middle Head to Balmoral
	Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Ramble Middle Head to Balmoral. Little up and down. View

9 May, Wed 9:30AM			North Wahroonga to Mt Kuring-gai
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	100m	Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
North Wahroonga to Mt Kuring-gai via Bobbin Head and Apple Tree Bay. Two fairly steep climbs. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP View

10 May, Thu 9:32AM			Canterbury to Tempe
Grade:1/6	Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
Walk from Canterbury Station to Tempe Station along the Cooks River Canal - flat walk through reserves. Train return to city from Tempe. View

11 May, Fri			The Ravine South of Point Hatteras and more
Grade:5/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Postponed) Park on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk on the fire trail and visit Mine in the Sky. Continue to Spot Height 1031m, then descend into the gorge to the east. Explore the gorge, eventually linking with Genowlan Mountain Trail at about GR 256 330. Next, visit The Grotto and Ladders Defile, before walking back to the vehicle. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

12 May, Sat 9:45AM	Alex Colley and his Forest Vision
		Branch
Janine K.
Turramurra to Sheldon Forest walk. FOKE (Friends of Ku-ring-gai Environment) Event. This Turramurra walk will highlight Ku-ring-gai's wilderness champion Alex Colley OAM (1909-2014) who worked tirelessly to ensure that NSW’s forests were loved, appreciated and protected into the future. Reflect on the paths he walked for conservation that involved the Sydney Bush Walkers, the Federation of Bush Walking Clubs, and even the Turramurra Branch of the Liberal Party who, in the 1960s, unanimously supported the saving of the Colong Caves in the southern Blue Mountains. Come and be inspired by Sheldon Forest – one of Sydney’s rarest urban forests. As well learn more about Turramurra’s heritage that includes the Little Village Park and the Hillview Conservation area. This FOKE walk is in partnership with the Colong Foundation for Wilderness where Alex Colley was Secretary for many years. 2018 celebrates the Colong Foundation for Wilderness’ 50th Anniversary. Bring hat, water & wear good walking shoes. If wet, wear raincoat and bring umbrella. View

12 May, Sat	Cochrane Dam
		Branch
Jamie B.
A walk organised by Geehi Bushwalking Club. Contact leader for further details. View

12 May, Sat 9:23AM			Concord West to Bicentennial Park
Grade:1/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
A return walk via streets, paths, boardwalks, ups & downs, lake, mangroves, parklands. Train return from Concord West to city. View

12-18 May, Sat (16:00PM)-Fri (16:00PM)	Explore the Great Koala National Park
Grade:3/6		Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
The leader won the Great Koala National Park Getaway package in last year's NPA auction. We'll use the accommodation at Two Styx Cottages near Ebor for four nights then move on to Bellingen for another three. The area also includes some of NSW's most magnificent forests. We'll do a 10-15 km walk each day, guided by Oisin's recommendations. Expressions of interest by 6 April please. Location: New England NP and Dorrigo NP Limit: 12. View

12 May, Sat			Heathcote to Waterfall
Grade:3/6	Length	15km	110m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From station follow roads and tracks to Pipeline Track. Follow scenic track along Heathcote Creek to Battery Causeway. Cross creek and follow Bullawarring Track to Waterfall stopping at pools and lookouts along the way. River crossings and slippery track conditions. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Campbelltown 90291N View

12 May, Sat			Watsons Bay Breakfast Paddle
Grade:5/6	Length	15km		Sydney Branch
Rob & Jayne G.
(Cancelled) Kayak, Grade 5 (weather dependant), early start. Bring drinking water and breakfast. Kayak Port Jackson and Watsons Bay. Sea kayaks essential (contact leader to discuss suitable kayak and experience), start and finish at the beach near Robertson Park, Military Road, Watsons Bay. Paddle past Camp Cove, Bottle Glass Point, Shark Bay, Steele Point, Shark Island, Rose Bay then back to Watsons Bay. Conditions: Open water, tidal, some heavy traffic. PFDs compulsory. View

13 May, Sun 9:00AM			Burrill Lake Bush
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 Res via bush track. Figure of 8 walk can be varied. View

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