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12 Sep, Wed 9:00AM				South Pacific Heathland Reserve
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
The South Pacific Heathland Reserve is a 14 hectare flora and fauna reserve on the cliffs above the rock platform between Rennies Beach and Racecourse Beach at the southern end of Ulladulla. As the southern limit of Sydney sandstone region it is a special place because of its diversity of local flora, birdlife, and spectacular heathland and panoramic coastal views. Whales may be seen from the viewing platforms during their migration seasons. The main feature is the Chris Humphries Nature Walk - an easy two kilometre walk on a gently undulating track. Nick de Jong has recently published a book detailing the fauna and flora to be found on the reserve and he will be accompanying us to share his extensive knowledge of the area. Coffee afterwards at the mysterious Mayan! View

13 Sep, Thu 7:48AM				The Seven Creeks Way
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Walk Map. Good track, flowering plants and wildlife to Stokes Creek and return. Location: Dharawal NP Map: Appin 90291S View

13 Sep, Thu 6:00PM				The Murray-Darling: A Web of Rivers, Wetlands & Flood Plains
					Branch
Janine K.
The Murray-Darling Basin is a vast, complex and sensitive ecosystem that stretches from NSW to Queensland to South Australia. Its floodplains and wetlands provide some of the most important habitat for Australia’s waterbirds. These internationally significant wetlands are protected under the Ramsar Convention, a global treaty for the protection of migratory birds. However since the 1980s many of these important wetlands have seriously declined as a result of water over-extraction and altered flood regimes. Waterbird numbers have plummeted. Yet hope came with the flooding rains of 2010 and 2011 and gave a welcome reprieve for waterbird numbers. How can the Murray–Darling Basin be restored to health again? View

14 Sep, Fri 9:35AM				Baltzer Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	200m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Burramoko Ridge to Baltzer Lookout and views of Grose Valley and Hanging Rock. Mostly fire trail. May encounter cars up to the gate and bicycles on the trail. Possibility of doing the steep rough section for closer view of Hanging Rock. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 20. View

14 Sep, Fri				Pagoda Spurs and Ravines south of Point Hatteras
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk on Point Hatteras Trail to GR 250 330; walk east100m, then turn south and explore the first spur to its end at GR 251 328; descend into the gorge to the east and walk up it to its end at GR 251 332. From here, move east and explore the second spur to its end at around GR 253 328. Walk NE, cross another ravine and attempt to gain a high point on the cliff edge at GR 255 330. Walk N from here to GR 255 333 above the W-E running gully; walk above the gully W to the trail. Re-connect with the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. 5M. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

15 Sep, Sat				Ben Bullen SF
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	350m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Great Dividing Range in Ben Bullen SF – Neubecks Valley – Snake Ridge – Hermit Lodge – Neubecks Valley. Return to cars on GDR.. Another nice walk in pagoda country. Fire trail, track, off-track, steep descent with loose surface, mild scrub. Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

15 Sep, Sat 9:00AM				Braeside Walk & Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Delightful mountain scenery whatever the weather. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 12. View

15 Sep, Sat 8:00AM				Cromer to Oxford Falls
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
Walk with plant ID. 3.5 hours. View

15-16 Sep, Sat (12:00PM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Events at Ahimsa
					Branch
General Community Event
The events at ‘Ahimsa’ provides a rare opportunity to visit the property and learn more about its background. There is no charge to attend. The National Trust Marie Byles exhibition panels will be on display at ‘Ahimsa’ and tell the story of Marie’s extraordinary life and interests. The panels will be on display from 12 noon to 4pm on 15 and 16 September, and combined with a Sunday afternoon Spring wildflower walk in Pennant Hills Park organised by the Beecroft-Cheltenham Civic Trust followed by afternoon tea in the Hut of Happy Omen. View

15 Sep, Sat 10:33AM				Parramatta to Westmead
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Updated Details) Ramble through Parramatta Park to Cumberland Hospital Wisteria Gardens. Note: As the Fete is cancelled in 2018, please bring your lunch. Train return from Westmead. View

15 Sep, Sat 10:30AM				Sandy Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	6km		Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
Walk the Sandy Creek loop track. Steps, rough track, creek crossings. Location: Bournda NP Map: Wolumla 88242N Limit: 12. Best Walk: Amphitheatre Creek View

16 Sep, Sun 8:30AM				Culburra & Wollumboola Lake
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
A walk in two parts. First a 7.3km circuit around Orient Point via the ruined Crookhaven Lighthouse and Crookhaven Delta. Than a short drive before a 5.2km circuit via Wollumboola Lake, Penguin Head Lookout and Culburra Beach. Fabulous, varied views, many birds. Opportunity for Wednesday walkers to do first section only. Map: Crookhaven 90282S and Nowra 90283S View

16 Sep, Sun 9:30AM				Waterways of the Illawarra 4: Stanwell Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	280m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Explore Stanwell Creek from the mouth at Stanwell Park Beach into the rainforest and under the viaduct to the Wodi Wodi Track. Side trip up Mt Mitchell to look down on the route. Proceed to Stanwell Park Station and through the village back to the start. Steep track may be slippery. Scrambling over boulders not good for bad knees or in wet weather. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 15. View

16 Sep, Sun				World Tour of Avalon
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	380m	Sydney Branch
Roger T.
This is an annual event and not your normal suburban walk because it includes rock hopping, a cave investigation, off-track walking, 3 beaches, two nature reserves, a bat colony and both the Pittwater and Tasman Sea shorelines. Most of the walk is in the bush away from roads. Map: Mona Vale or a local street directory. Map: Mona Vale 91301S View

17 Sep, Mon 12:15PM				Murray-Darling in Crisis
					Branch
Janine K.
How can the rivers, wetlands and flood plains of the Murray-Darling Basin be restored to health? How can water be retained to ensure the river continues to flow through the driest continent on Earth? What must be done to end the illegal extraction of water? How can this life blood of the nation be saved into the future? Examine the controversy surrounding the illegal extraction of water from the Murray Darling Basin. View

17 Sep, Mon 9:03AM				North Lawson Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Echo Bluff, Frederica Falls, North Lawson Trail, Lawson Swamp and Sunset Rock. Fire trail with loose surface. Sections of rough steep track. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

18 Sep, Tue 9:00AM				Basin View to Huskisson Bike (Road/Mtn)
Grade:2/6		Length	40km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Basin View Boat Ramp, mainly on cycleway to St Georges Basin, along foreshore track to Sanctuary Pt. Cycleway again to Huskisson. Return on cycleways and roads. Swim possible if hot. Map: Shoalhaven Cycleways View

18 Sep, Tue				Cycle the M7
Grade:3/6		Length	50km		Sydney Branch
Rob & Jayne G.
(Date Changed) Approx 50 kms return, Casula to Rooty Hill return, cycle path all the way. Lunch at Rooty Hill Pub (Lone Pine Tavern). An enjoyable ride with some hills. Bring water and sun cream. No helmet - no go! Combined activity with Sutherland Bushwalking Club, National Parks Association, Bush Club and St George Bicycle User Group. View

18 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				Griffith Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Griffiths Walk is a circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland. A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast. There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. Best Walk: Griffiths Trail Loop Walk View

18 Sep, Tue 9:13AM				Manly Dam
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H.
A circular walk around the dam & return to Manly Vale. Moderate pace. Steep sections, steps, rough & rocky bush tracks, slippery surfaces, fire trails. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. B-Line bus return to city. View

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