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6 Dec, Thu 9:36AM				Gosford – Point Clare
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Walk up then downhill via Kariong Fire Trail through bush to Point Clare. Rough track, wildflowers, views. Train return to Sydney from Point Clare. View

6 Dec, Thu				Save Kosci: Sawpit Creek camping area to Perisher
		Length	16km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 34. Initially on the pleasant Waterfall Track to avoid an extended high-risk section of Kosciuszko Road, then a short but rough 650 metres across country, then beside the Kosciuszko Road. Proper alpine scenery now! For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

6-10 Dec, Thu (11:00AM)-Mon (16:00PM)				Save the Kosciuszko NP
Grade:3/6		Length	19km	500m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Save the Kosciuszko National Park from wild horses and other feral animals. One of the walks we do will be the last leg of the 37 day Save Kosci Walk from Sydney to Mount Kosciusko. I will be traveling to stay at a Perisher Valley Ski Lodge from Thursday to Monday. You can travel on Thursday or Friday and leave Monday. You must arrange your own car transport. Only RSVP if you can commit because pre-payment is required once confirmed. Please indicate the dates of accommodation you require with your full name, I'll see if I can secure accommodation for you. The cost is about $40 per person per night. Bring all food and linen. We must leave the lodge in the same condition we found it. Strong wind, rain, snow patches, slippery sections. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Kosciuszko Alpine Area - Spatial Vision Limit: 12. View

7 Dec, Fri 8:33AM				Dantes Glen
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
North Lawson. Echo Bluff, Echo Point, Fairy Falls, Dantes Glen, Empire Pass, Frederica Falls. Rough track in places. Creek crossings. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

7 Dec, Fri				Save Kosci: Perisher to Charlotte Pass
		Length	10km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 35. A comfortable 10km, beside the Kosciuszko Rd. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

7 Dec, Fri 7:31AM				The Ultimate Traverse
Grade:6/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Updated Details) As the name of the walk suggests, I expect this to be one of the most incredible traverse journeys in the Greater Blue Mountains. Early start. Leave one vehicle at GR 243 305 on Glen Davis Road and drive to Airly Gap. Ascend the spur towards Airly Turret, then continue clockwise close to the rim of the escarpment all the way to the Ultimate View and to The Citadel and then to the tip of the spur at GR 255 301. Use a known pass to descend to the first car. Pagodas and views paradise. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S View

8 Dec, Sat				Asgard Plateau
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Victoria Falls Road – Valhalla Head Fire Trail – Folkvangr Head – Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp – Asgard Swamp Mine – Asgard Fire Trail - Victoria Falls Road. This is a walk to two heads, a swamp, an abandoned mine and fabulous views. We will visit a head not often seen. Possible wild flowers. Track, off-track with mild scrub, cliff edges, creek crossing, possible snakes and fire trail. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

8 Dec, Sat 9:00AM				Deep Pass Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Deep Pass is regarded as one of the prettier and most accessible canyons in the Wollemi as there's no abseiling and if careful you don't get wet past your knees. Rock hopping and scrambling and slippery rocks. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 15. View

8 Dec, Sat				Ethereal Canyon & Falls
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why Newnes State Forest, situated within the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Park one vehicle at GR 465 014 off Waratah Ridge Road and another one at about GR 460 005. From the first vehicle, descend into Ethereal Canyon and follow it through a beautiful canyon section and to the falls. No abseiling, but wet feet and more likely. Then visit the small but stunning Midsummers Night Grotto. From there, ascend to the Five Ladies Lookout over the Bungleboori and its pagodas (Three Sisters, watch out). Re-connect with the second car. Spectacular scenery, all unprotected within the State Forest. Location: Newnes SF Map: Wollangambe 89312S View

8 Dec, Sat				Save Kosci: Stand-by day
					Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 36. We will go to the summit of Kosciuszko today if the weather forecast for today is much better than tomorrow. A decision on the final day will be made on the evening of Wednesday 5th December and emailed to all registered participants. Otherwise, a rest day. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

9 Dec, Sun				Beehive Fort Tour
					Branch
General Community Event
NPWS is conducting a series of guided tours of this historic fortification in Sydney Harbour National Park. We'll explore the rarely opened Beehive Casemate as part of this tour at Middle Head, near Mosman. The Beehive Casement battery was built in 1872 as part of the outer line of defence for Sydney Harbour. Normally all you'll see of the battery are three 3.7m x 2.1m-high openings in a cliff face. On this tour you'll go beneath the cliffs of Obelisk Bay, Sydney Harbour to view the inside of the fortification. You'll also gain an insight into what the soldiers did for entertainment during World War I. It's a good idea to wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat, snacks, drinking water and a torch. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park View

9 Dec, Sun 10:00AM				Christmas at Narrawallee Inlet
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
32009
From the reserve, an optional short walk around the area, possibly exploring some newly constructed walking tracks. Or just picnic and socialise and swim if hot. BYO picnic lunch and cool drinks. The December meeting will be held at around 1:30pm. Guests welcome. Map: Milton 89272N View

9 Dec, Sun 8:00AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:5/6		Length	18km	600m	Sydney Branch
Nicola L.
Lovely shady walk from Faulconbridge to Perch Ponds, along Glenbrook Creek and up to Martins Lookout, to spy our destinations on the other side of the creek, Bunyan Lookout and Lost Worlds Lookout. With the option of a refreshing dip in the creek on our return, we'll wind our way up the Magdala Creek Track to Springwood. Couple of steep climbs of about 200m each, creek crossings. Please note I will have no comms at all 15-25 Nov. Joint walk with SBW. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 9. View

9 Dec, Sun				Save Kosci: Charlotte Pass to summit and return (unless we walked it yesterday)
		Length	19km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 37. Contacts on the morning: try 0473 919 441 or 0409 764 785 or 0488 071 203. Suggest you persist till you hear a human voice – unfortunately text messages and left-messages may get missed in the rush. The main group of walkers will head up the closed road from Charlotte Pass to the summit, 19 km return. Small groups will be converging on the summit from other directions – so far we know of two groups walking in from Victoria, one along the Main Range, one from Guthega and one up Hannels Spur. Walkers seeking an easier day can walk from Thredbo Top Station. The several lines of yellow-vested walkers converging on the summit at lunch time will make a great shot from the air, for which Save Kosci is hiring a helicopter. On the summit, please stay on tracks and rocky ground to be kind to the vegetation. Impeccable courtesy to regular tourists please, the media will be watching. After the walk, return to your lodge or drive home (or keep walking, if you are doing the AAWT!) Parking: Please park in Charlotte Pass village and arrange own car shuffles or walk up to Charlotte Pass turning circle (i.e. leave some space near Charlotte Pass for regular tourists). Three Save Kosci support drivers will be assisting with shuffling walkers to the start. Start: Turning circle at Charlotte Pass i.e. at locked gate on Kosciuszko Road. Please arrive between 7:30 and 8:15am for an 8:30am start. Collect yellow vests and sign in. Re-group at Rawsons Pass 11:15 am to 11:45am, rather than head on up at your own pace (better for photos). Arrive summit 12:15 to 12:30pm. Lunch on summit. Wave at helicopter. Not planning any speeches. Return at own pace, aim to be back at trail head by 4pm. Sign out and optionally return yellow vests. Accommodation: Own arrangements. Transport to start and at end of day: Own arrangements. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

10 Dec, Mon 8:50AM				Victory and Wiggins Tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Victory Track, Numantia Creek to Numantia Falls, then walk to Springwood Station via Wiggins Track and roads. Creek crossings and a couple of steeper rougher sections. Track along Numantia Creek is poor. Watch out for tree trunk at the top of stairs on Wiggins Track. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

11 Dec, Tue 10:43AM				Coalcliff to Thirroul
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Coalcliff - Sea Cliff Bridge - Scarborough - bus to Austinmer - Thirroul. Streets, ups & downs, walk over the Sea Cliff Bridge. Bus to Austinmer for lunch and swim. Walk to Thirroul. Train return from Thirroul to city. View

11 Dec, Tue 9:30AM				McPhails Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
McPhails Fire trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley. The Pipeline Lookout is an excellent morning tea stop before descending through rain forest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

11 Dec, Tue 9:31AM				Northbridge to Artarmon
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Artarmon Station via Folly Point & Tunks Park. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, rough bush tracks, streets, creek crossings (slippery surfaces) steps. View

12 Dec, Wed 11:00AM				Bundeena
Grade:1/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Bundeena to Jibbon Head. Bush tracks, beach walking, Aboriginal engravings, optional swim at end of walk at own risk. View

12 Dec, Wed 9:30AM				Cemetery to La Perouse
		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Level ramble. View

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