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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

2 Feb, Sat 10:07AM				Narrabeen walk
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Narrabeen - Narrabeen Lagoon - North Narrabeen. Streets, paths, mostly flat, water views. Swim at North Narrabeen Rock Pool. Bus return. View

2 Feb, Sat				River Caves Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	5km	220m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Mt Camero Trail – Natural Bridge – Budgary Creek – River Caves Canyon – Exit upstream onto ridge – Mt Cameron Trail. A nice little canyon, no abseils, some scrambling, possible wet feet. If time permits we may also do Deep Pass Canyon. Track, off-track with mild scrub, creek walking, minor scrambling. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 10. View

2 Feb, Sat 9:00AM				Waterfall to Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Some nice bushland walking with a detour to swim in the river. Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 12. View

3 Feb, Sun 8:13AM				Barrenjoey to Gerringong: Section 1
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	500m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Incorporating the soon to be world famous Manly to Bondi Walk, we have planned a series of bi-weekly walks from Barrenjoey to Gerringong. Come join us in this historic & epic adventure. You will be awarded with a certificate if you complete all the sections. This week we walk from Barrenjoey to Collaroy. This wonderful walk is dominated by a series of rugged natural headlands with extensive views of the coast and Pittwater, sweeping and secluded beaches and further south, wetlands feeding into Narrabeen Lagoon. The walk forms part of one of the world’s great urban coastal walks. There are exit points if you wish to drop out at any stage. Slippery sections, some rock scrambling. Location: Palm Beach Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 12. View

3 Feb, Sun 8:30AM				Mount Kembla Tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
3 separate tracks from Mount Kembla Lookout - Summit, Ring and Ridge. Walk on tracks through eucalypt and rain forest. Coastal views. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Map: Wollongong 90292S Limit: 16. View

4 Feb, Mon 7:23AM				Mt Piddington & Boronia Point (Mt Victoria)
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
Walking to Fairy Bower, Grotto, Coxs Cave, Ferris Cave, Boronia Point and Mt Piddington. Rough and steep in places. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View

5 Feb, Tue 10:03AM				De Burghs Bridge to Chatswood
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River & Ferndale Park Tracks. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, rough bushtracks, creek crossings (slippery surfaces) steps. View

5 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Fitzroy Falls West & East Rim Tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Fitzroy Falls West Rim and East Rim Tracks provide spectacular views of the main falls, Twin Falls, the Grotto and the valley between the two tracks. The vegetation is very different on each of the tracks. Lunch will be at an off-track lookout in the vicinity of a plane crash beyond Renown Lookout. Fenced and unfenced cliffs. Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks. Off-track to get to crash site. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

5 Feb, Tue 10:00AM				Kangaroo Valley Mountain-bike
Grade:3/6		Length	35km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ride on cycleways, quiet sealed and gravel roads through scenic Kangaroo Valley following the upper Kangaroo River. Lunch at Flatrock Pool, great swimming hole! Return same route. Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S View

5 Feb, Tue 10:10AM				Lake Parramatta walk & swim
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Short bushwalk on She-Oak Walk (ups and downs, steps) after morning tea, then long lunch and swim at Lake Parramatta swimming area (own risk). Bus return to Parramatta, train return to city. View

6 Feb, Wed 9:00PM				Burning Palms
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A nice loop walk from Otford Station through the Palm Jungle with a climb out at the end of the day. Time for a swim, depending on tides and swell. Potential rocky shoreline. Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

6 Feb, Wed 9:30AM				Centennial Park
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble, option to extend. Centennial Park Darley Street entrance. View

6 Feb, Wed 3:00PM				Tabourie Wander & Sausage Sizzle
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Elaine R.
An easy stroll around the lake entrance and beach, have a dip if it’s hot, then enjoy a sausage sizzle. BYO drinks and extras. Sausages and chef provided! Map: Tabourie 89272S View

7 Feb, Thu 9:51AM				Tuggerah to The Entrance
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Tuggerah – Chittaway Bay – The Entrance. Nature reserve, water birds, views, good track, environmental management of urban runoff into Lake, Long Jetty, The Entrance. Steady pace (no dawdling). Bus return to Gosford, train return to Sydney. View

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