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22 May, Wed 9:00AM				Big Spotty
Grade:3/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
From Termeil we will drive on the Old Highway and Middle Ridge forest roads to park in a forest clearing. The walk is along remote forest roads and a short but steep bush track to commune with “Big Spotty” (another magnificent old Spotted gum recently threatened by proposed logging in the surrounding state forest). Return to the cars via the same route. Coffee afterwards at Termeil – BYO or available at roadhouse. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

22 May, Wed 9:30AM				Wollstonecraft to Kirribilli
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Kirribilli via Berry Island and Balls Head Reserve. Visit the historic Coal Loader Centre. Beautiful bush and harbour views. Bookings only one week before the walk please. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

23 May, Thu 10:00AM				Whites Creek, Rozelle Parklands, White Bay Power Station
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
(Date Changed) Starting at the Whites Creek wetland, Annandale along tree filled parks and the heritage listed sewage aqueduct to Rozelle, White and then Blackwattle Bays. Waterfront galore. The newly reopened Rozelle Parklands is a 10 hectare greenspace with views of the new West Connex Rozelle Interchange and it’s chaos. On to the century old White Bay Powerhouse for industrial heritage and Jubilee Park, Glebe. There are steps and a ramp up to Victoria Road from the Parklands. Location: Inner West Council and City of Sydney Limit: 10. View

24-26 May, Fri-Sun				Bingi Dreaming Track
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	301m	Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
(NEW!!!) Walking part of the Bingi Dreaming Track, commencing at Congo Beach. The Bingi Dreaming Track was used by the Brinja-Yuin people prior to European development. The track links campsites, ceremonial and trade sites and fresh water sources. The walk passes through different types of coastal habitat and has opportunities for birdwatching. Accommodation is fully booked. Camping at Congo campsite available. Members welcome to join day walk along the track on Saturday 25 May. Ring walk leader Friday evening for details. Occasional steps. Formed track with some obstacles. Location: Eurobodalla NP Map: Moruya 89263S and Bodalla 89254N View

24 May, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburbs series of walk: Parramatta Ken’s Birthday Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Come celebrate Ken's birthday on the Historic Walk of Parramatta. Starting point is the Station Street exit from Parramatta Station. The route is through Parramatta CBD to Parramatta Park and the back along the river as far east as Elizabeth Farm Cottage. There are many sites of historical interest. The leader will give a brief commentary and allow time to read story boards. This walk will also be listed for The Wanderers Bushwalking Club (Hills based). Road crossings, cyclists on shared pathways and trip hazzards on tracks and pathways. Location: Parramatta Map: StreetDirectories Limit: 10. View

24 May, Fri 8:42AM				Yellow Rock Creek Trail
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Exploratory. Drivers needed. Out and back. Walk Yellow Rock Creek Trail. Continue along Frasers Creek if not too difficult. Maybe check for a way up towards National Park entrance on Yellow Rock Rd. Check a couple of side tracks on way back. Off track sections. Expect rock scrambling. Creek crossings. Slippery wet sections near creek. Mostly firetrail. Location: Yellow Rock Map: Springwood Limit: 12. View

25 May, Sat 8:00AM				Mt Colong exploration
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Mt Colong lies deep within the Kanangra-Boyd National Park and is approached on the western side via the Old Colong Stock route. It has an amazing flat-topped grassy summit with the Blue Mountains' largest cairn on top, standing over 5 metres high and built by expert Scottish stonemasons in the early last century. It even has a tunnel right through the middle and really is a sight to behold. Of course, there's a book to sign as well. We will ascend via one ridge and descend via another. If there is time, I'd like to visit Square Rock which is close by. Because it's about a 100-minute drive from Oberon, which is the nearest town, I intend to stay here the night before the walk. Off-track and scrambling. Location: Kanangra-Boyd NP Map: Bindook 89294S and Yeranderie Limit: 8. View

27 May, Mon 10:00AM				Rooty Hill to Marayong
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	140m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Morning tea at The Rooty Hill. Visit Nurragingy Reserve and follow Eastern Creek north through Western Sydney Parklands. After crossing Quakers Hill Pkwy we follow Breakfast Creek to Marayong Station. Map: Riverstone and Prospect Limit: 20. View

28 May, Tue 9:30AM				The Joan Lowe Memorial Walk – Mt Gibraltar (#xJL010)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 10731
In memory of our Joan Lowe, we will celebrate her birthday by traversing parts of the Gib and taking in some of the special and lesser known lookouts that Joan loved so much. Some steep steps and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Gibraltar NR Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

29 May, Wed 9:30AM				Macquarie Park Metro to Macquarie University Metro
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Brad S.
Walk from Macquarie Park metro to Macquarie Uni metro via De Burghs Bridge, Lane Cove Valley Walk and Browns Waterhole. Lovely bush but some road walking at the start. Bookings only from one week before the walk please.   Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

29 May, Wed 8:15AM				Maloneys Beach to Honeysuckle Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
This is part of the Murramarang Coast Walk & we will walk from Maloneys Beach to Honeysuckle Beach. This entire walk is in the Murramarang National Park. You will need to bring morning tea and lunch. Location: Murramarang NP Limit: 15. View

31 May, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburbs series: Castle Hill
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
Walk to Castle Hill Heritage Park and learn about the Vinegar Hill Rebellion. Easy walking. Limit: 15. View

1 Jun, Sat 8:00AM				Dicksonia Ravines
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	270m	Sydney Branch
Anton
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk through an enchanted and rarely visited tree fern forest. We will climb down into a hidden world of mossy logs, giant tree ferns, (‘Dicksonia Antartica’) and small streams. Many of the old tree ferns have fallen over, but are boldly regrowing in unusual directions, giving the appearance of giant caterpillars. We will travel through two steep-sided creek valleys that are northern tributaries of Dingo Creek. Time permitting, we will also climb up onto the pagodas separating the ravines for views across the Dingo Ck system. Mostly off-track, some thick bush, and some exposed spots. Off-track. Some rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

3 Jun, Mon 8:40AM				Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet at Valley Heights Station. Walk via Valley Heights Fire trail. A rough steep track up to Green Road. Down to Florabella Pass. Finishing at Blaxland Station. Rough, steep, slippery, uneven surfaces. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

4 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Spring Hill Fire Trail (#725)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
(Date Changed) An attractive, undulating (sometimes steep) walk meandering through interesting rocky outcrops with glimpses of Mt Jellore across the valley, culminating with a spectacular view of the Nattai Valley. Walking pole(s) advised for some steep, loose sections of the fire trail. Hazards: Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Limit: 20. View

5 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Giriwa Bagan Walking Track
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Milton Branch
32009
(NEW!!!) A pleasant level walk along the shores of Burrill Lake in the Meroo National Park. Discover more about the 20,000 years of continuous Aboriginal culture in this area. As you walk, find out about bush medicines, or food like the edible native cherry, and cabbage tree palms which provide basket weaving material. Coffee at Burrill Lake after the walk. Location: Meroo NP Limit: 15. View

7 Jun, Fri 10:00AM				The Colour walks series No 14: Camellia Gardens Carringbah (Philip’s birthday walk)
Grade:2/6		Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Celebrate Philip's Birthday Day at Camellia Gardens.  Located in Caringbah and overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, the Gardens were recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Camellia Gardens of Excellence in 2014.  There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW. The Gardens have over 400 cultivars and species donated and acquired since its first plantings began in 1969, in addition to many other rare ornamental and native plants. The collection is of unique value to Australian horticulture. The Gardens have something for all seasons. The camellias are in season during autumn and winter. Tea house serves delicious devonshire and lunches.   We will play by ear.  A walk at Woronora Cemetery can be added on. Location: Caringbah Limit: 15. View

8 Jun, Sat 7:30AM				The Citadel and the Ultimate View exploration
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) I've wanted to climb the Citadel for a long time and to explore the area to the north, around the Ultimate View and the nearby clifflines/slots and terraces. So I look forward to being able to do this with like-minded, adventurous people in an area not often visited due to its rugged nature. The walk is generally a grade 5, but for those who want to climb the Citadel, it will be a grade 6. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

9-19 Jun, Sun (10:00AM)-Wed (00:00AM)				Heritage Walk to Fosters Flat in the RNP
Grade:2/6		Length	2km	10m	Southern Sydney Branch
Greg
(NEW!!!) Archaeologists Pam Forbes and Greg Jackson will be leading an excursion to the remains of the sawmill (c1903 - c1922) and the Scientists Hut (1925 – 1943) on Fosters Flat in the Royal National Park. Hopefully the leaches will be gone. Fosters Flat, just off McKell Avenue, contains archaeological remains of a sawmill operating in the early twentieth century, including the sawmill boiler. This sawmill was operated by James Foster of Waterfall around 1903. Beside the boiler are the remains of a timber-lined pit for the circular saw blade and there is no doubt other structure in the nearby bush. This area still abounds in durable hardwoods, turpentines (Syncarpia glomulifera) and blackbutts (Eucalyptus pilularis), and these quality hardwoods would have been logged extensively with the surrounding woodland containing evidence of this extensive logging. This sawmill was still operating in 1922, providing sawn lumber for the Metropolitan Coal Company before being closed by public pressure. The Scientists Hut (also known as the Zoologist Hut) was built on the sawmill site in 1925 and used by the Royal Zoologists Society to study the habits of birds, notably the satin bower bird. Some members may have already done this walk in 2023. This excursion will be done in conjunction with Sutherland Shire Historical Society. Possible leaches, trip hazards. Location: Royal NP Limit: 20. View

9 Jun, Sun 8:00AM				Steamers Beach, Whiting Beach, Blacks Waterhole Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
(NEW!!!) Grade: 3/4 Medium walk. Walk distance: 14.5 km. A circuit walk from the Steamers Beach Carpark, visiting amongst other beautiful places, Kittys Beach, St Georges Head, Blacks Harbour and Waterhole, and Steamers Beach. Park fees apply for Booderee National Park. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 12. View

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