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13 Oct, Sat				The Heads
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Victoria Falls Road – Ikara Head – Girraween Cave – Thor Head - Asgard Head – Victoria Falls Road. This is a walk to 3 heads with fabulous views and superb wild flowers. Track, off-track with mild scrub, cliff edges and fire trail. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 12. View

14 Oct, Sun 9:00AM				Little Forest Exploratory V
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
A walk through local trails on both private and public bushland and skirting up from Little Valley Way to the base of Pointer Mountain through a variety of vegetation types, including Mallee Gum trees, heath plants and sedges. Keep your eyes out along the way for local kangaroos, wallabies and an array of bird life, such as honeyeaters, wrens and colourful parrots. The walk comprises both well-formed tracks and trails as well as some lesser used old trails. It is suggested that you wear long pants. There are a few water crossings, especially in wet conditions. Map: Milton 89272N View

14 Oct, Sun 10:00AM				Mount Banks one trail loop
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	550m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Updated Details) Jointly led by Ewan Cain, Kevin Cliffe and Esther Chow The track leads off to the south from the Bell's Line of Road between Mount Tomah and the Mount Wilson turn-off, and there is a sign indicating Mount Banks. You can park at the end of the road. Walk out to the lookout and return over the top. This is a lovely walk and not too difficult. There are superb views of the Grose Valley at the lookout, and wonderful northern views as you come down off Mount Banks. There are many wild flowers at this time of the year. If time allows, we'll visit Mount Tomah to see the beautiful waratahs and proteas on the way back. Slippery sections Location: mt banks Limit: 12. View

14-19 Oct, Sun (16:00PM)-Fri (10:00AM)				Namadgi National Park Camp
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) Car camp at Namadgi National Park Orroral Camp site. A variety of walks is planned ranging through forest to spectacular lookouts and visits to historical sites. Steep climbs, Unfenced lookouts, Rough tracks Location: Namadgi NP Map: Rendezvous Creek 86261S Limit: 12. View

15 Oct, Mon 9:22AM				Walls Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	260m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
View of Greaves Creek Dam. Walls Cave. Walk to Blackheath Station via roads and various bush tracks. Steps and stepping stones. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

15 Oct, Mon 10:08AM				Wombat walk
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
Theo H.
Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra. Walk in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, many ups and downs, follow Mt Kuring-gai Track to Cowan Creek, turn north following Cowan Creek for about 5 km then turning east to Berowra Station. Easy pace. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Limit: 8. View

16 Oct, Tue 9:24AM				Baulkham Hills
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H.
Walk in the Terry Burn, Sophia Doyle & Crestwood Reserves. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Pathways, streets. Bus return to Parramatta Station. View

16 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Flying Fox and 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. Best Walk: Griffiths Trail Loop Walk View

16 Oct, Tue 9:31AM				Penshurst to Oatley
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Macarthur Branch
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C.
Penshurst - Moore Reserve - Oatley Pleasure Grounds - Oatley. Mostly level walking through reserves and quiet streets. Water views at lunchtime. Mostly formed sealed tracks and footpaths. Some unsealed surfaces which may be slippery and/or muddy after rain. Some steps, shared cycleways. One short steep descent and one short but very steep ascent on sealed paths, which we will take at a very slow pace. Train return to city from Oatley. View

17 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Charles Darwin Walk, Wentworth Falls
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Lovely creek walking from the village to the falls with the option of exploring below. Limit: 12. View

17 Oct, Wed 9:30AM				Parramatta Park
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Level ramble. View

17 Oct, Wed 9:30AM				Racecourse Beach
Grade:2/6					Milton Branch
Sheila B.
Meet at the parking area at the north end of the beach: South Pacific Crescent at 9:30am. Coffee in Ulladulla. Walk distance depends on members' choice at the time. View

18 Oct, Thu 10:05AM				Castle Hill to Heritage Park
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Streets, parks, tracks, ups & downs, a few short steeper sections, lovely bush. Some more bush and local history at the Castle Hill Heritage Park. Drop out point at lunchtime (5.5km). Bus return to Castle Hill Interchange for coffee then choice of buses to Pennant Hills / Beecroft / Macquarie Park / Parramatta / Blacktown / city. View

19 Oct, Fri 8:55AM				Wondabyne to Woy Woy
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	450m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
We start this lovely walk from Wondabyne Station, climbing up the ridge with views along the Hawkesbury River and Mooney Mooney Creek. Then it’s bush track to beautiful Kariong Brook Falls and fire trails and tracks to Mt Wondabyne with panoramic views. To finish we pass Woy Woy tip and road walk to Woy Woy station. Approx 6 hours. wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/brisbane-water-national-park/wondabyne-to-woy-woy.html Steep and rocky in places, bring plenty of water, experienced capable walkers. View

20 Oct, Sat 8:00AM				Bonnum Pic
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Bonnum Pic is a spectacular peak which rises above the Wollondilly River, but on this trip we will approach it without a big climb by following the rocky Escarpment Route which is a wonderful skyline traverse and hopefully the flowers will be out in force. Last time we didn't quite make it to the end so I'm hoping to do better this time! Rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 15. View

20-21 Oct, Sat-Sun				Bushwalking NSW Annual Bush Camp
					Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Meet old friends and new at Bushwalking NSW Annual Bush Camp. Lead or join walks, canyons, or training sessions. Book your campsite and save the date in your calendar now! http://www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/bushwalking/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-Annual-Bush-Camp-Proposal-2018.pdf Location: Bungonia Campground and National Park View

20 Oct, Sat				Caves Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	50m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Caves Beach – Catherine Hill Bay – Munmorah SCA – Campbell Drive. Great coastal walking with interesting beaches and inlets. One way walk with possible swims along the way. Location: Munmorah SCA Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S Limit: 10. Best Walk: Catherine Hill Bay View

20 Oct, Sat 8:30AM				Cowan to Brooklyn
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	250m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
The classic Cowan to Brooklyn walk with the benefit of fish and chips at the end of the walk. A lovely walk done at an easy pace with great scenery. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Limit: 15. View

20 Oct, Sat 10:15AM				Darwins Walk Botanical Exploration
		Length	5.6km	189m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Join the Australian Plant Society, ParraHills group, in a relaxed amble to enjoy, identify and photo beautiful spring flowers in Blue Mountains National Park bushland. Grevillea, Epacris, Ti-Tree and more. The Charles Darwin Walk follows the beautiful Jamison Creek south, arriving at the top of Wentworth Falls. Moderate track. 4 hrs – slow walking. wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/walk_pdfs/saved/The%20Charles%20Darwin%20Walk%20(nsw-bmnp-tcdw).pdf Bushtracks. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: NSW-91301N20Sydney View

20 Oct, Sat 10:00AM				Rookwood Cemetery
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Judith H.
Walk to Rookwood Cemetery then explore cemetery. Bus return to Lidcombe, train to city. View

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