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13 May, Sun 9:45AM				Butterflies, Camellias and Blue Gums
					Branch
Janine K.
Killara to Gordon Walk. FOKE (Friends of Ku-ring-gai Environment) Event. Discover the remarkable story of Dr Gustavus Athol Waterhouse (1877-1950), famed for his expertise on butterflies. Athol lived close to his famous younger brother - Professor Eben Gowrie Waterhouse whose home and garden ‘Eryldene’ is today one of the most significant and popular house and gardens to visit in Sydney. Athol’s house, ‘Allowrie’ was built in Stanhope Road around 1905. Its memorable gardens were once the site of a magnificent ‘butterfly garden’. It was also near to some of the best butterfly collecting places along the hill top bushland ridges of east Killara. This leisurely walk will wander along Killara’s streetscapes of camellias and blue gums. Perhaps even a butterfly may be spotted? The walk will finish at ‘Eryldene’ where visitors have the option to enter this beautiful camellia garden (entry fee $12 where Eryldene has arranged a special dedicated tour for those interested in joining this tour) or if they wish join a Mother's Day High Tea (bookings essential as this is Eryldene’s busiest day and the celebratory teas need to be pre-booked with Eryldene on (02) 9498 2271 or www.eryldene.org.au). Note the Garden Café will not be open over the Mother’s Day weekend). Bring hat, water & wear good walking shoes. If wet, wear raincoat and bring umbrella. View

13 May, Sun 8:30AM				Mount Solitary Traverse
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	1,120m	Sydney Branch
Kris M.
(Postponed) Starting at Kedumba Valley Road and finishing at the Golden Stairs. Walking the length of Mount Solitary and enjoying great views from lookout points. Steep ascent and descent with some rocky climbs to negotiate. Some steep and rocky sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 8. View

14 May, Mon 9:30AM				Devils Hole
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	500m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
Foot track via Nellies Glen, Megalong Valley then return via Devils Hole. All tracked. Some very steep and rocky bits and steps. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

14 May, Mon 9:00AM				North Narrabeen to Manly via Long Reef
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Sydney Branch
Carole
Walk from North Narrabeen to Manly via Long Reef at low tide. Joint walk with Bush Club. View

15 May, Tue 7:00PM				Bushwalking NSW General meeting – Warragamba dam wall
					Branch
Bushwalking NSW
You are invited to the Bushwalking NSW May General Meeting. The keynote presentation: How can we keep the Warragamba dam wall as is? To be presented by Harry Burkitt, Colong Foundation & Alex Allchin, Bushwalking NSW. Hear about the latest in the NSW state government’s plans to raise the Warragamba Dam wall. The proposal would, during flood events, inundate 4,700 hectares of pristine World Heritage listed national parks and 65 kilometres of wild rivers - twice the length of the Franklin River that was under threat in the 1980s. How can bushwalkers help protect these precious, wild places? Come to learn about this issue from a bushwalker’s perspective and learn how you can take action! www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au View

15 May, Tue 10:11AM				Douglas Park
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Streets, parks, ups & downs, lovely district views, hopefully great autumn colours in this cute little town. Train return to Macarthur for coffee, train to city. View

15 May, Tue 9:30AM				McPhails Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
McPhails Fire Trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley. The Pipeline Lookout is an excellent morning tea stop before descending through rain forest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. Map: Bundanoon 8928-1-S View

15 May, Tue 10:40AM				South Coast
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Coastal walk to Kiama via headlands, beaches (waterways, maybe across open to the sea) and some rock walking (slippery surfaces). Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Train return to Central. View

16 May, Wed 9:00AM				Fire Ecology
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
It's time to do a check on how the bush is recovering after the January fires. Multiple site visits and short walks. Burnt bush land might be more than a little black. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

16 May, Wed 9:37AM				Huntley Point to Hunters Hill
		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Level ramble Huntley Point to Hunters Hill. View

16 May, Wed				Sutherland to Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From the station follow road and tracks to Woronora and river. Pick up Pipeline Track and follow diverting at times to bush tracks and viewing points. Eventually cross Heathcote Road and continue to scouts training camp and along roads to finish. Steep sections, slippery conditions. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Campbelltown 90291N View

17 May, Thu 9:49AM				Cabarita to Rhodes
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Ann P.
Streets, paths, water views, ups & downs. Train return to city. View

17 May, Thu 6:00PM				Rachel Carson’s Ocean Trilogy
					Branch
Janine K.
NPA/WEA Event. Rachel Carson’s ‘ocean trilogy’ cannot be underestimated. Her ‘biography of the ocean’, that she wrote between 1941-1955 empowered readers to understand the fragility of Nature and led her to write her final masterpiece Silent Spring (1962). Book at WEA, SYDNEY Ph: (02) 9264 2781 www.weasydney.com.au View

18 May, Fri 8:30AM				Manly to North Head
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A walk via Shelly Beach. Delightful coastal walking and lots of cultural history as well. Bring your camera. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 12. View

18 May, Fri				Red Rock Creek and Woolpack Gap
Grade:6/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Postponed) 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 west to the lookout point at GR 341 203. From here, walk north east and down underneath the cliff line above Red Rock Creek, at around GR 342 210. Traverse underneath the cliff line all the way to Woolpack Gap, descend through the pass and walk back to the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 8. View

18 May, Fri 8:55AM				Wilsons Glen
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Explore various fire trails and tracks in the area. Mostly out and back. Rock scrambling and creek crossings. Some off-track is a possibility. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

19 May, Sat 9:30AM				2 popular Blackheath walks
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	700m	Sydney Branch
Jill G.
Grand Canyon, Evans Lookout Circuit and Walls Ledge, Porters Pass and Centennial Glen Circuit. Use cars to connect the two walks. Some rock scrambling. Map: Katoomba 89301S View

19 May, Sat 8:30AM				Illawarra Escarpment: Stanwell Park to Austinmer
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Sam G.
Walk the Illawarra Escarpment one way from Stanwell Park to Austinmer via the Forest Walk and Sublime Point Track. All on track; steel ladders to descend Sublime Point. Cliff edges. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Appin 90291S and Bulli 90292N Limit: 14. Best Walk: Illawarra Escarpment Traverse View

19 May, Sat 9:00AM				Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Transverse
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
This walk is a hidden gem and offers the most amazing variety of vegetation. Also lovely scenic views and sometimes rare fauna. Plant ID as we go and a brief lunch break BYO. Bookings essential. View

19 May, Sat 10:06AM				Point Clare to Gosford
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C.
Flat walking, lots of water views. Train return to Sydney from Gosford. View

19 May, Sat				Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron & Tara Point
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other attractions. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Unbelievable views, rock formations and pagodas. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF and Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N View

19 May, Sat 9:30AM				Yerong Walking Track
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Branch
David.S
The Rock (Wagga Wagga). Bring sensible shoes, sunscreen, hat, at least 2 litres of water per person, morning tea. Invite your friends on Facebook. RSVP required via email. View

20 May, Sun 8:00AM				Byangee Walls
Grade:5/6		Length	13km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. 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 same route. Great views if weather is kind. Location: Morton NP Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 10. View

20 May, Sun 12:45PM				Ku-ring-gai Matters: Time for World Heritage
					Branch
Janine K.
FOKE (Friends of Ku-ring-gai Environment) Event. This fundraising luncheon for EDO, NSW opens with the question about whether it might be time to consider world heritage listing Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - the second national park in NSW in 1894, and one of the first in the world. Madi Maclean, President of the Blue Mountains Conservation Society will highlight the achievement of World Heritage Listing the Greater Blue Mountains in 2000. Bob Crombie from the Sutherland Shire Environment Centre will talk about their current campaign calling to World Heritage list Royal National Park. When Royal was reserved in 1879 it was the first time the words ‘national park’ had ever been used to describe a protected park area. When Yellowstone was formed in the USA in 1872 it was named a national park in the sense that the park was under federal, not State, jurisdiction. In 2017 the English Lake District’s World Heritage status was changed to include the role it played in the development of the conservation movement. This new initiative now opens the door for Royal National Park to be world heritage listed. If this is achieved, then it is timely to call for Ku-ring-gai Chase be World Heritage listed as well. After all Ku-ring-gai was one of the first parks to be formed because of the intrinsic values of nature. Eccleston Du Faur (1832-1915) the driving force behind the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park had no doubts about this when he used these words for the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park seal - Natura Ars Dei or ‘Nature is the Art of God’. Enjoy a light lunch and coffee at the heritage Café Pecorino to raise funds for EDO NSW (Environmental Defenders Office) who continue to provide legal advice to those communities fighting to defend their environment. View

21 May, Mon 9:22AM				Ruined Castle
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Scenic World to Golden Stairs on Narrowneck. Descend stairs and walk to Ruined Castle. Return to Scenic World. Plenty of uneven stairs. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

22 May, Tue 9:00AM				Burrill Lake
Grade:3/6		Length	30km		Milton Branch
Peter F.
Ride from Canberra Crs mainly on bush tracks. Mountain bikes recommended. View

22 May, Tue 9:29AM				Forestville to Manly Vale
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk from Forestville via Engraving Track to Seafroth Oval then to Upper Manly Dam Reserve to Manly Vale. B-line bus return to city. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Steep sections, rough and rocky bushtracks, steps, fire trails. Location: Garigal NP View

22 May, Tue 9:37AM				Springwood – Birdwood Gully – Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Judith H.
Rough eroded track in places. Down and up. Spectacular wave rock and pleasant creek. Train return to Sydney. View

22 May, Tue 9:30AM				Walls of Camelot & Rocky Waterholes LO
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
Walls of Camelot. The track branches off the Nattai Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs. The track then continues on to join the Rocky Water HolesTrack which provides a lookout over Rocky Waterholes Creek. Return by this track back to the car park. Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 16. Map: Hilltop 8929-2N View

23 May, Wed 10:00AM				Cockatoo Island 21st Sydney Biennale Walking Tour
Grade:1/6		Length	6km	100m	Sydney Branch
Esther
On Cockatoo Island, 20 artists will present works echoing the history of the UNESCO World-Heritage-listed site around movement, migration, production and participation, including works that grow or morph over the course of the Biennale. http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/whats/21st-biennale-sydney We shall meet at Circular Quay Wharf 5 for ferry to Cockatoo Island, in time for morning tea. We shall then join the free guided tour at 11:30am (45 minutes) starting from Superposition Studio. After the tour, we will explore historic Cockatoo Island at leisure and meet back at the wharf at 2pm for the 2:13 pm ferry, arriving Circular Quay at 2:40 pm. No need to RSVP but contact leader by email is appreciated. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney View

23 May, Wed 8:00PM				FOKE Public Meeting
					Branch
Janine K.
David Vs Goliath, Defending the Environment at a time of crisis. Join Friends of Ku-ring-gai Environment’s (FOKE) public meeting to listen to David Morris who recently joined EDO NSW as its new CEO in October 2017. Hear about David’s vision for EDO NSW in defending the environment at a time of crisis. Admission is free and all are welcome. More information: facebook.com/friendsofkuringgai and foke.org.au View

23 May, Wed 10:05AM				Grand Canyon, Blackheath
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Bush tracks, hundreds of steps up and down, beautiful scenary, creek crossing. View

23 May, Wed 10:22AM				Watsons Bay to Neilson Park
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Level ramble Watsons Bay to Neilson Park. View

25 May, Fri 8:46AM				Faulconbridge & Kariwoga Ridges
		Length	16km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Not going to Faulconbrige Point. This means more time to check out Kariwoga Ridge. Faulconbridge Ridge is a fire trail. Kariwoga Ridge is rough. Some rock scrambling. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood and Kurrajong Limit: 15. View

25 May, Fri				South West Mount Airly
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park vehicles at Airly Gap, GR 238 326. Walk south and then west following the alignment of the former tramway/self-actuated incline to the transfer station site then the double track skip haulage to the high level tunnel through the SW end of Mount Airly; climb the spur to the top of the SW corner of Mount Airly, inspect the crest /edge of cliff line before heading north to descend into a tributary of Gap Creek and hence back to the vehicles. Exploratory for the leader. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

26 May, Sat 9:38AM				Denistone East to Eastwood
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk via Denistone via streets, parks, ups & downs, tracks, some lovely bush including remnant Blue Gum High Forest. Coffee at Eastwood, train return to city. View

26 May, Sat				Mt Victoria
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Experience great walks and areas of Mt Victoria. Historic sites and caves and plenty more. Some steep sections. Cliff edges and slippery loose surfaces. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson and Hartley 89304N View

26-27 May, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Splendour Rock Pack Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	25km	600m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
The annual trip to Splendour Rock in the Blue Mountains, this time with a nearly full moon. A wonderful experience! This is a lovely trip with an unforgettable view from the campsite. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. Best Walk: Splendour Rock View

26 May, Sat				West of Pagoda Road
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
The Bicentennial National Trail – Pagoda Road – West of Pagoda Road – Fire trail - Bike Track back to vehicles. This is not the classic Pagoda Road walk, we will explore the country further to the west. Spectacular pagoda country under threat from mining, see it while you can. Off-track, bike track, minor scrambles and a little mild scrub. Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

27 May, Sun 9:00AM				Lost World & Coles Creek Caves
Grade:4/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
Walk from end of Martins Ridge Road on fire trails & rough track to explore secret jungle gardens hidden between jumbles of fallen slabs. Some spectacular and interesting rock formations, magnificent temperate rainforest. Optional visit to the Aboriginal art site at Coles Creek after lunch, depending on time and participants. Map: Tianjara 89271S Limit: 10. View

28 May, Mon 8:14AM				Penrith River Loop
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	100m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Walk the Emu Plains side of the Nepean River. Cross the Freeway Bridge and walk to the Weir. Finish walk at Penrith Station. Mostly shared paths. Location: Emu Plains Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

28 May, Mon 8:24AM				Wombat walks
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Theo H.
Red Hand Cave, Glenbrook. Steep road to and from Glenbrook Creek, creek crossing. Easy pace and time for viewing. Limit: 8. View

29 May, Tue 6:00PM				50th Anniversary Dinner Saving Wilderness
					Branch
Janine K.
Colong Foundation for Wilderness 50th Anniversary Dinner Event. Join this important 50th anniversary celebration of the Colong Foundation for Wilderness that was formed in 1968 to save the Colong Caves, in the southern Blue Mountains from mining. Guest speaker Professor Bob Carr - one of NSW’s finest parliamentary advocates for the environment. View

29 May, Tue 8:45AM				Dangar Island Circumnavigation
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Train to Hawkesbury River then ferry to the island. Stunning 360 degree views of the river, adjacent islands and bridges. Ferry and train return to city. Footpaths, tracks and beach. No cars on the island. Click here for map. View

29 May, Tue 9:30AM				Lake Alexandra to 40′ Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Geoff A.
Lake Alexandra to 40' Falls. The track follows the Nattai River from the lake to Nattai Creek where the track to the falls leaves the main track and follows the Nattai Creek Track to the falls. It is possible to climb around behind the falls for a sheltered spot in hot weather. Return by the Boxvale Track. Rough track, slippery rocks, creek crossing and steep steps. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

29 May, Tue 10:00AM				Marley Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Coastal walk to Marley Beach and return. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Steep sections, tracks (some uneven and rocky, possible slippery surfaces), steps on ascent and descent, fire trails, moderate pace. Location: Royal NP Best Walk: Otford to Bundeena View

30 May, Wed 9:13AM				Belrose to Narrabeen
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk via Deep Creek, mainly downhill with varied flora. Fire trails, eroded bush tracks, waterfalls and creek crossings. View

30 May, Wed				Blackheath
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Circular route following roads and tracks visiting Porters Pass, Colliers Causeway, Centennial Glen/Pass with side trip to Fort Rock and climbers wall prior to finishing on steep road ascent to station. Cliff edges, slippery conditions. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

30 May, Wed 9:00AM				Narrawallee Circuit
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Milton Branch
Sheila B.
From Narrawallee Beach North walk along beach and up the bush walk, around to Bannisters Head and Jones Beach. Coffee at Tallwood Ave afterwards. greatsouthcoastwalk.net View

31 May, Thu 12:00PM				Patonga to Umina
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Zenia P.
(Updated Details) Walk up Patonga hill with views of Lion Island, Palm Beach, Wagstaff. Down fire trail to Pearl Beach and around headland to Umina. View

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