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10 Jan, Thu 9:57AM				Pennant Hills – Cheltenham
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
Bushwalk via Whale Rock and Devlins Creek. Lovely bush but a couple of steep sections and possible wet feet if there has been recent rain. Train return from Cheltenham to city. View

10 Jan, Thu 8:00AM				Upper Wollangambe Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
Graham C.
(Date Changed) Upper Wollangambe Canyon/Lower Geronimo Canyon. A seldom visited section of the Wollangambe, up and back with time for messing about. A very grand and beautiful section. Wetsuits, lilos volleys/similar. Usual scrambling. Joint with Bush Club. Cold, deep water, slippery rocks. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 8. View

11 Jan, Fri 8:35AM				Centennial Glen and Porters Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Fort Rock, Centennial Glen, Fairy Grotto, Colliers Causeway, Porters Pass. Old tracks require sustained concentration, creek crossings, rock scrambling, muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

11 Jan, Fri 7:26AM				Wolgan State Forest: Stargate Slots and more
Grade:6/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
This is a recce walk for a planned traverse later this year. Park at GR 306 175 and make our way to Mount Jamison. Head to Stargate Slots and check for passes down; then traverse along the ledges and tops in a south easterly direction towards Cape Horne. Reconnect with the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 8km. 6M. Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

12 Jan, Sat 2:00PM				Florance Head
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
Drive to car park on Little Forest Plateau. Walk is mainly on track with a few diversions through scrub to points of interest. Brilliant views over Milton and to Pigeon House. Wildflowers galore. Bring afternoon tea to enjoy at lookout. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N View

12 Jan, Sat				Howling Arch, Pool of Diana & Pool of Aphrodite
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Updated Details) Find out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be protected, now. Drive to approximately GR 468 058 on the Deep Pass Trail. Head down a spur trending slightly west of south and then south as it nears Dingo Creek. Visit Howling Arch, an amazing natural feature. Enter Dingo Creek and progress downstream for about 1.3km, visiting the scenic Pool of Diana on the way, continue underneath high cliffs to GR 476 048, the start of a north, north west trending ravine. Follow the ravine up, visiting the spectacular Pool of Aphrodite along the way, to eventually reconnect with the trail and the vehicles. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

12-13 Jan, Sat-Sun				Lower Blue Mountains
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
A short walk down to an excellent pool in Erskine Creek in the Glenbrook area of Blue Mountains NP.   Spend the day swimming and stay the night at a nice campsite near the pool. Options for the return depend on the weather but probably will be a short walk along Monkey Ropes Creek and back to the cars. A perfect way to spend a summer weekend. Limit: 15. View

12 Jan, Sat 10:30AM				Manly Wharf – Forty Baskets Beach – Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
Walk to Forty Baskets and return after lunch and swim (own risk). Ferry return to city. View

13 Jan, Sun 9:00AM				Bendalong Bush & Beaches
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Milton Branch
Jim G.
Walk along coastal bush tracks to beaches and rock platforms. Meet leader at Corner of Bendalong Road & Maple Street Bendalong at 9.30am. Optional swim or snorkel. Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S and Cunjurong Point 90273N View

13 Jan, Sun 9:00PM				Kangaroo Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A morning walk and swim in a delightful location. Short scramble. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

14 Jan, Mon 9:00AM				Dolphin Point Picnic
Grade:3/6					Milton Branch
Helen M.
Snorkel, swim, chat, walk, picnic, Dolphin Point. Meet at 9am at Dolphin Point car park (off Seaside Parade). Snorkel or swim on the turning tide. Then short walk on the rock platform to Pot Holes & return for picnic lunch. Own snorkeling gear required. View

14 Jan, Mon 9:12AM				Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Conservation Hut. Then take Short Cut, Stonehaven Pass and Undercliff tracks to the falls. Down to base of first drop and return. Back to station via Darwins Walk. Some steps. Track can be muddy in places. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

15 Jan, Tue 9:20AM				Bundeena
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Macarthur Branch
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C.
Bundeena – Maianbar – Bundeena. Mostly flat and easy walking along the beach and through reserves. Some steps and street walking. Water views most of the day. Some sand walking (hopefully mostly hard sand). Very relaxed pace. There is a short section each way where there is an ascent/descent over unsealed and uneven surfaces which may be slippery after rain. We will take this section very slowly. Swimming option on return to Bundeena. Coffee options at Bundeena or Cronulla (depending on ferry times).Ferry return to Cronulla, train return to city. View

15 Jan, Tue 9:27AM				Northern Beaches
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Coastal walk to Manly via reserves & beaches. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Some steep sections, rough bushtracks, steps. View

15 Jan, Tue 9:00AM				Parma Creek Mountain-bike
Grade:3/6		Length	35km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
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

16 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Tempe to Tempe
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW (Warn Out Walkers) level ramble, option to extend. View

17 Jan, Thu 10:36AM				Kincumba Mountain Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Rough tracks, climbs, rocks, views, tall forest. Climb to Honeymans Rock, continue via Yanina Cave and track to Colin Watters Lookout and Nyari Lookout. Descend to Bronzewing Drive exit and Erina Fair. Bus return to Gosford, train return to Sydney. View

17 Jan, Thu 8:15AM				Upper Thredbo River
Grade:4/6		Length	19km	400m	Sydney Branch
Ted W.
Walk from Dead Horse Gap (1600m) along Boggy Plain up the Thredbo River to its source (1800m), visiting Teddys Hut (1740m), The Chimneys (1835m) and possibly Mount Terrible (1850m). Climbing The Chimneys and Mount Terrible is optional. Joint walk with the Geehi Bushwalking Club. View

18 Jan, Fri 7:59AM				Du Faurs Creek Canyon
Grade:5/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Updated Details) A day of wading, swimming and liloing through Du Faurs Creek Canyon. Start and finish at Mount Wilson. Must be able to swim well. Wet suit recommended. Bring helmet and dry bags. About 12k. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Wollangambe 89312S View

18 Jan, Fri 8:29AM				Medlow Clifftop Wander
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Wander along various tracks along the clifftop at Medlow Bath. Out and back to check out various side tracks. Some rough bits. Some off-track. Location: Medlow Bath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

18 Jan, Fri 8:00AM				Wattamolla to Marley
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	340m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Coastal walking at its best and with time for swimming. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

19 Jan, Sat 7:33AM				Illawarra Escarpment Traverse
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
If you're after superlative views, wonderful sections of rainforest and colourful flowering heathlands then this walk from Stanwell Park Station to Austinmer Station via the Wodi Wodi, Bullock and Escarpment Tracks should be high on your priority. Add a magnificent historic viaduct and a top lunch spot at Sublime Point will make this a day walk to remember. The Wodi Wodi Track can be slippery in parts after rain. Location: Stanwell Park Map: Appin 90291S and Bulli 90292N Limit: 15. Best Walk: Illawarra Escarpment Traverse View

19-20 Jan, Sat (08:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Jenolan River full packwalk
Grade:5/6		Length	20km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Nicola L.
Galong Farm - Ironpot Mountain - Tinpot Hill - Galong Creek - Coxs River - Jenolan River (camp) - Coxs River - Breakfast Creek - Ironmonger Hill - Galong Farm.  Mixture of track, open off-track and riverside walking, with delightful camping around the junction with the Jenolan River.  River crossings; steep climb out 580m will be in the early part of the day. Packwalking experience essential. Joint walk with SBW. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jenolan 89303N Limit: 6. View

19 Jan, Sat 10:35AM				North Sydney to Cremorne
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
North Sydney - Neutral Bay - Maccallum Pool - Cremorne. Streets, parks, ups & downs, steps, water views. Swim. Ferry return. View

20 Jan, Sun 1:18PM				Clovelly swimming and snorkeling
Grade:2/6		Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Swimming and snorkeling in a shallow cove. This is about the safest snokelling spot I can think of in Sydney. There are always many fishes around. If you haven't done snorkeling before, this is a good chance to learn. You need to buy a properly fitted snorkel. Bring drinks, snacks, sun protection and towel. There is a kiosk at the beach. We are starting the day late because low tide is at 2:55pm. Hazards associated with beach activities. Limit: 10. View

20 Jan, Sun 8:00AM				Gerringong to Loves Bay (Kiama)
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Begin our walk at Boat Harbour parking area and follow the Kiama Coastal Walk. Proceed to the whale watching platform in Boat Harbour Reserve and then stroll across Werri Beach (shallow water crossing possible but unlikely at north end). From north end of Werri Beach follow shoreline cliffs and bays to cliffs overlooking Loves Bay. On the return journey enjoy the views from a different perspective. Map: https://kiama.com.au/uploads/maps/kiama---coast-walk-brochure---web.pdf View

21 Jan, Mon 9:22AM				Prince Henry Cliff Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Katoomba Cascades. Follow Cliff Walk past Echo Point and Three Sisters to exit at Merriwa Street. Walk back to Katoomba Station. Quite a few stairs to ascend approaching Echo Point. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

22 Jan, Tue 9:30AM				Flying Fox & Cooks Nose
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley. The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout, a wonderful lunch spot. On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views. Rough track often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

22 Jan, 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

22 Jan, Tue 9:30AM				North Sydney
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Milsons Point Station via Reserves & Bays. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, many steps, some bushtracks. View

23 Jan, Wed 8:00AM				Clatterteeth Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
Graham C.
Clatterteeth Canyon with side trip up Lower Bell Canyon and exit via Wollongambe Canyon. Entry via Joes Canyon, Clatterteeth Canyon, side trip up Bell and exit via Wollongambe Canyon. The side trip up Bell is of classic canyon beauty. Wetsuits, lilos, volleys/similar. Usual scrambling. One fairly easy blockup to negotiate. 8k, 250m desc/asc carrying wet gear uphill with a steepish climb out. Slippery rocks, deep cold water. Some rough scrub. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View

23 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Queenscliff to Manly
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble, option to extend. View

23 Jan, Wed 4:00PM				Ulladulla Headland & Rockshelf
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Walk east on the track around the headland to the lighthouse and continue along the cliff-top track until we reach the steps down to the rock shelf. Return to car park via the rock shelf and stairs. Wear shoes that you are willing to get wet. Dinner afterwards for those who would like to partake, location to be determined. View

24 Jan, Thu 10:59AM				Bundeena – Jibbon Head
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sophie A.
Bushtracks, rocks, beach walking, Aboriginal engravings, optional swim at end of walk (own risk). Ferry return to Cronulla, train return to city. View

25 Jan, Fri 7:07AM				Bowens Creek South Canyon (non abseiling route)
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Updated Details) A beautiful canyon. We’ll enter via Corkscrew Canyon in order to get into our canyon without abseiling. Plenty of rock hopping and scrambling and some narrow ledges to negotiate. Several wades and/or short swims. An interesting exit with a couple of scrambles - rope may be used. Some exposure at the exit and in the canyon. Bring your helmets and dry bags. Wetsuits recommended. About 8k. 5M, S223E; Canyon Grade 2. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

25-28 Jan, Fri (08:00AM)-Mon (15:00PM)				Namadgi National Park, ACT
Grade:3/6		Length	25km	600m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) The Namadgi National Park has some wonderful granite formations, frost hollow plains, indigenous art galleries and great walking tracks and from the very comfortable Honeysuckle Creek Campground we will explore as much as possible during these 4 days. The campsite has a decent sized shelter, electric bbqs, water and tables. Cost per person is $6 a night payable to leader ($18). Some rock scrambling amongst the granite. Location: Namadgi NP Limit: 16. View

26 Jan, Sat 9:02AM				Australia Day celebrations
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	300m	Sydney Branch
James M.
This is the third year we are doing this beautiful walk to celebrate Australia Day and Lydia Chua's 41st Anniversary of her arrival in Australia. Meet outside circular Quay Wharf 2. We walk across the bridge and along the coastline to Balmoral. Enjoy spectacular views and Aerial Display. Ample swimming opportunities. Walk as much or as little as you wish. There are many exit points. In previous years some walked as far as Manly. The coffee shop outside Wharf 6 sells large cappuccino for $2.50 before 9am. slippery sections Map: Sydney Harbour View

26 Jan, Sat 10:32AM				Circular Quay to Bradleys Head
Grade:1/6		Length	2km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sandra C.
(Australia Day) Circular Quay - Taronga - Bradleys Head. Harbour side tracks. We’ll watch Harbour Festivities along the way and lunch at Bradleys Head. Return to city from Taronga Wharf. View

26 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Rocky Creek Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Hailed as the most dramatic canyon of its type in the Blue Mountains, Rocky Creek Canyon is spectacular in all aspects with its twisted walls, cascades and hanging gardens of ferns growing up the walls. Rock scrambling and a few short swims. Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 15. View

27 Jan, Sun 8:00AM				Snorkeling and walk at Shelly Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Join us snorkeling to see the blue grouper and other fishes at Shelly Beach, followed by a walk to North Head. On the way, we'll stop at the ice cream shop. Map: Manly Limit: 15. View

28 Jan, Mon 9:45AM				From the Mountains to the Sea
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	83m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
(Updated Details) Escape the heat of the mountains and enjoy this cooler walk with its spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. We will walk from Watsons Bay to Rose Bay via Nielsen Park, where there will be time for a quick swim in the netted harbour pool. It includes some street walking. Note: This day is a public holiday. Some stairs and uneven ground in places. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 20. View

29 Jan, Tue 9:30AM				Carrington Falls
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Carrington Falls and Stevos Track followed by a short drive to access Nellies Glen and Missingham Lookout. There will be an opportunity to swim at Nellies Glen. Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

29 Jan, Tue 9:24AM				Sydney Harbour NP
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to South Head Watsons Bay then to Nielson Park Beach for a 1 hour stop for lunch & optional swim at own risk, then Hermitage Track Walk, to Rose Bay. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus or ferry return to the city. Bushtracks, some steep steps to climb. View

29 Jan, Tue 11:06AM				Wollongong day out
Grade:1/6		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
At beach by 1pm for lunch and swim. Minimum walking. Bus and train return to Sydney. View

30 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Northern Beaches
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Collaroy, Long Reef, Dee Why, Curl Curl, Harbord and then Manly. A beach walk with headland bush tracks. Some streets. Coastal scenery, and walk in the water on a hot day. No need to contact leader. View

31 Jan, Thu 9:41AM				Austinmer – Thirroul
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
Urban bush and rainforest with some steep climbs. Street walking to Austinmer and lunch at the beach. After lunch, walk along the beach to Thirroul and coffee, then train return to Sydney. View

1 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Mugii Murum-ban or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6. View

1 Feb, Fri 1:50PM				Snorkeling at Gordons Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-led by Mark Goodson  (mgoodson@bigpond.net.au, 0425313173) and Esther Chow. It was good fun snorkeling at Clovelly Beach on 8/1/19. Water was warm. The group wants to do it again, except this time we go Gordons Bay as it has flat surf. If you haven't done snorkeling before, this is a good chance to learn. Several members bought a full face mask at $60 at Decathlon and said that it makes snorkeling easier. Low tide is at 1:42pm. We'll meet at the Clovelly Bus Terminal at 1:50pm. Then we walk to head of Gordons Bay where there is a small beach. Bring drinks, snacks and sun protection. Slippery rocks, risks associated with swimming. Map: Clovelly Limit: 10. View

2 Feb, Sat 9:00AM				Broulee Walk & Snork
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Elaine R.
Drive to Broulee Beach for a leisurely walk and rock-hop around Broulee Island. Some sheltered spots for a snorkel and a picnic lunch. Map: Craigies Batemans Bay & District View

2 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Minnamurra River
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Paddle from Minnamurra River entrance to Swamp Road and return. Swimming. PFD's compulsory. Location: Kiama Coast Limit: 16. View

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