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6 Mar, Wed 10:09AM				Emu Plains to Emu Plains
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble, option to extend. Walk includes Art Gallery. View

6 Mar, Wed				Waterfall to Helensburgh
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	420m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Relaxed pace. A walk with lots of variety following fire trails and rarely walked tracks. Visit Camp Coutts, Cawley Creek and Wilson Creek Dam. Scheduled to finish at Helensburgh Shopping centre with option to walk to station, extra 4 km, otherwise bus to station. Creek crossing, loose, slippery conditions. Map: Appin 90291S View

7 Mar, Thu 10:36AM				Kincumber Mountain Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
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 city. Rough tracks, climbs, rocks, views, tall forest. View

7 Mar, Thu 9:00AM				Nielsen Park to South Head
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
There are plans for some redevelopments in both the Nielsen Park section and the South Head section of Sydney Harbour National Park. Apart from it being a pleasant walk this is an opportunity to see and hear what is planned. Bring cameras and if warm, well, why not time for a swim! Location: Sydney Harbour NP Limit: 12. View

8 Mar, Fri				Hat Hill Canyon
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Meet at Hat Hill car park (next to Hat Hill on Hat Hill Road) and drive some cars to the track in Godson St. Follow the track to Hat Hill Creek. Put on wetsuits. Continue downstream to where Hat Hill Creek plunges into the Grose. Retrace upstream to the exit point. Change into dry clothes for the walk out. If we have time, we will visit the Aboriginal engravings and grinding grooves near the car park. Drive to the start of the walk to collect vehicles. Bring the helmet and dry bags. Wet suit or thermals depending on how you handle cold water. We will be in and out of the creek all day. Shoes that grip on wet rocks. Water. I would not recommend drinking from Hat Hill Creek. There are side creeks where we can refill. Leave a change of clothes in the car. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

8 Mar, Fri 9:29AM				Medlow to Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Updated Details) Old coach road to Grand Canyon from Medlow Bath. A lot of trail and road walking. A few awkward moves on descent into Grand Canyon. Location: Medlow Bath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

9 Mar, Sat				Devils Throat and the Cliffs of Camp Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this area, which is part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Park cars at spot height 1072, GR 413 058 and follow an old fire trail north east, then a bike track, to approximately GR 422 072. Drop down a ridge and to the left of a gully into East Creek. Head east into Camp Creek Gorge and visit the amazing Devils Throat. Return to East Creek; follow it north to the junction with Carne Creek. Take the bike track at GR 418 074 to return to the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

9 Mar, Sat 7:28AM				Otford to Bundeena
Grade:4/6		Length	30km	1,244m	Sydney Branch
Rob & Jayne G.
Bushwaking experience required. Medium pace. Walking from Otford to Bundeena via Burning Palms Beach, Garie Beach, Eagle Rock, Curracurrang, Wattamolla. Carry plenty of water, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Must contact leader. Some exposed sections, the track is fairly tough, following the coast up and over many headlands, some of which are a steep climb. Map: Otford 91294S and Port Hacking 91294N View

9 Mar, Sat 10:00AM				Parks of Bondi
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Ramble through streets and small parks of this historic suburb. Gentle ups and one steep down. Finish in Double Bay or Rose Bay for coffee, then bus return to Edgecliff. View

10 Mar, Sun 9:00AM				Barren Grounds
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	250m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
The banksias should be flowering so the honeyeaters will be around! It's almost as much fun as the spring season. Location: Barren Grounds NR Limit: 12. View

10 Mar, Sun 8:30AM				Shoalhaven – Broughton Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Paddle from Berry to the junction of Broughton Creek and the Shoalhaven River. Mostly pastoral and meadow areas, views of the Shoalhaven countryside. PFDs compulsory. Limit: 16. View

11-15 Mar, Mon (11:20AM)-Fri (12:00PM)				Byron Bay Getaway
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	750m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Fancy a few days getaway to Byron Bay way? Book your own accommodation and make your own way there. We'll be doing a beach day, a day walk to Mount Warning: the Summit Walk, and a day walk in Nightcap NP: Protestors  Falls, The three Falls walk: Minyon Falls, Condong and Boomerang Falls  Relaxed pace. Leader will stay at Murwillumbah on 11 and 12 March to do the walks. After the walks, stay at Byron Bay on 13 and 14 March to do the beach activities.  Depart on 15 March. Slippery sections, surf. Map: Byron Bay 96404S Limit: 6. View

11 Mar, Mon 8:25AM				Mount Portal Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Tunnel Lookout, Portal Lookout, Portal Waterhole. Mostly fire trails. Steep fire trail, loose surface. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

12 Mar, Tue 9:31AM				Eastern Beaches
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Maroubra Beach via clifftops & reserves, streets, some steps to climb, pathways. Moderate pace. Bus return to city. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

12 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Gunrock Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Date Changed) Gunrock Creek Fire trail meanders though forest to Gunrock Creek. Views of the falls are possible with a little scrambling. A lovely lunch spot overlooks Bundanoon Creek. Rough track, slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Meryla State Forest Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

12 Mar, Tue 11:26AM				Newcastle: Part 3
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Walk from the magnificent Newcastle ANZAC Memorial Walk and Bridge down steps to Bar Beach, Dixon Park Beach and Merewether Beach via The Bathers Way. Streets, paths, ups and downs, lots of great views. Coffee at Merewether Surfhouse Café then bus return to either Broadmeadow or Newcastle Interchange then train return to Sydney. View

13 Mar, Wed 9:14AM				Killara to Roseville
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Killara to Roseville via Swains Garden, Wombin Reserve, Two Creeks Track with views of Middle Harbour Creek, The Little Diggers Track. Station to station with some street walking, but mostly fire trails. Cafes at Roseville. Location: Garigal NP View

13 Mar, Wed 9:30AM				Meadowbanks to Rhodes
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble, option to extend. View

13 Mar, Wed 11:45AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Social get together for Monday walkers who might be out of action, slowing down or just want to stay in touch. Lunch at O'Donoghues Irish Pub, 99 Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains. Crossing the car park. Location: Emu Plains View

15 Mar, Fri 9:00AM				Curra Moors
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
It's time to review the regrowth 14 months after the fires. We also take in that glorious coastline. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 12. View

15-17 Mar, Fri-Sun				Skyline Traverse in Bylong Labyrinth
Grade:6/6		Length	30km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Strictly limited numbers. Private property access has been arranged. Day 1. Set up the shuffle. Walk from Spring Log Creek to Growee River south of Goat Mountain. Day 2. Climb Goat Mountain and complete a Skyline Traverse to Painted Rock on Lee Creek. Day 3. From Painted Rock to Growee Gulf. Finish the shuffle. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Growee 89324S and Talooby 89324N Limit: 8. View

15 Mar, Fri 8:12AM				Sublime Point Trail
Grade:4/6		Length	21km	800m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Park cars near as possible to top of Kedumba Valley Road. Walk down Kedumba Valley Road. Follow Sublime Point Trail towards Katoomba. Ascend Giant Stairway and make way to Katoomba Station. Drivers taken back to cars. Steep fire trail sections with loose surface are to be encountered. There are some creek crossings involved. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 15. View

16 Mar, Sat				Deep Pass Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	120m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Fire trail car park – Deep Pass – Nayook Creek (Deep Pass Canyon) – Fire trail car park. A nice little canyon, no abseils, some scrambling, wet feet. Track, creek walking, minor scrambling, rope used to ascend small rock faces. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 10. View

16-17 Mar, Sat-Sun				Mt Victoria Station to Blackheath Station
					Sydney Branch
Nicola L.
Walk via Victoria Falls, Grose River and Junction Rock. Camp overlooking Mt Banks. Steep descent from Victoria Lookout, big climbout to finish. Must have packwalking history (with hills!). Joint with SBW. View

16 Mar, Sat				Sutherland to Heathcote
Grade:2/6		Length	14km	320m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk via Pipeline Track. Relaxed pace. From the station follow roads and tracks to Woronora. Continue along the pipeline fire trail and bush tracks to Heathcote Station. Excellent views of Woronora River and local flora. Lots of ups and downs on good, sometimes sealed surfaces. Loose, slippery surfaces. Map: Campbelltown 90291N and Port Hacking 91294N View

17 Mar, Sun 8:45AM				Barrenjoey to Gerringong: Section 4
Grade:3/6		Length	26km	500m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
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. Section 3 walks Manly to Circular Quay : 31km, 680m elevation. 10 out of 21 walkers completed the whole route in 8 hours. This week we walk from Circular Quay to North Bondi, via Rushcutters Bay, Rose Bay, and South Head. This is a walk for everyone. Walk as much or as little as you wish. There are various exit points. Slippery sections. Location: Watsons Bay Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 15. View

17 Mar, Sun 10:30AM				Boyd Tower – Leatherjacket Bay
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	274m	Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
Coastal walk passing through red sands & rock folding. Location: Ben Boyd NP Map: Kiah 88231S View

17-26 Mar, Sun-Tue				Mid South Coast Day Paddles
					Milton Branch
Peter W.
Lake Conjola, Narrawelle Inlet, Burrill Lake, Meroo Lake, Lake Tabouri, Termeil Creek, optional 1 day bike ride. Base camp at Lake Tabourie Caravan Park and travelling out each day. Many of the paddles are only short days leaving a lot of time to explore on your own, take your push bike, swim, fish etc. This is an active holiday. Paddlers will need a kayak trolley for 2 of the paddles. Sit in kayaks with rudders only. PFDs compulsory. Limit: 12. View

17 Mar, Sun 8:00AM				South Coast Islands 1: Comerong Island
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk across the lagoon to the shorebird sanctuary where many of the birds will now be flocking to prepare for migration to Siberia and Alaska. Some will be in their spectacular breeding colours. Bring binoculars. Then walk south along the beach, sandbar and mangroves to the old coal wharf. Return through the coastal rainforest. Map: Nowra 90283S View

18 Mar, Mon 9:18AM				Leura Points
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Mostly walking on roads to get to lookouts. Visit Inspiration Point for Moya and Gladstone Lookouts. Visit Sublime Point and Golf Links Lookout. Some lookouts unfenced. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

18 Mar, Mon 8:50AM				Taronga Park Zoo to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	19km	500m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Classic harbour walk with great views. Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay. Low tide at Balmoral will allow us to rock hop (some scrambling) to Chinamans Beach avoiding the hill, possible early lunch. Spit to Manly walk completes a good leg stretcher. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Walking Coastal Sydney Limit: 15. View

19 Mar, Tue 8:00PM				Lane Cove’s Natural Environment
					Branch
General Community Event
Lynne McLaughlin, author of the recently published The Natural Environment of Lane Cove 2nd edition, will talk about her latest book. This is a STEP Inc. event. View

19 Mar, Tue 11:46AM				Morpeth Town Walk
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Explore the historic town of Morpeth, with coffee stop before boarding 2:32pm bus 184 to Victoria Street Station, train to Hamilton, train to Sydney. Late finish due to train connections. View

19 Mar, Tue 10:00AM				Photography Excursion
					Southern Sydney Branch
Gary S.
Wildlife Photographer of Year exhibition. Meet in foyer of National Maritime Museum. More info at https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife where you can buy an advanced ticket. Then cafe lunch after somewhere on way to Australian Museum for those interested to see the photo exhibition re historic building of collection way back. See https://tinyurl.com/y3j9rogf for preview. Photography of urban scenes in between venues. Normal to wide angle/fish eye lens recommended. Limit: 15. View

19 Mar, Tue 8:02AM				Sydney Harbour
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
Cremorne Point to Balmoral Beach. This is a lovely walk around harbour passing Mosman, Taronga and Bradleys Head. Ferry from Circular Quay to Cremorne Point, bus from Balmoral to Taronga Zoo Ferry, ferry back to Circular Quay. Some rough paths and road walking. Limit: 12. View

19 Mar, Tue 9:18AM				The Spit Bridge to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk from The Spit Bridge to Manly Wharf via Manly Scenic Walkway Track. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, many steps, bush tracks with rough & uneven surfaces. Moderate pace. View

20 Mar, Wed 8:00PM				“GIVE A DAM” Documentary Screening at Sutherland
					Southern Sydney Branch
Peter V.
Raising the Warragamba Dam wall would destroy 65km of wilderness Rivers and inundate 4,700 hectares of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park. There is a very real threat that raising the Warragamba Dam wall may result in the de-listing of the Greater Blue Mountains from the UNESCO World Heritage List. GIVE A DAM is the grassroots community campaign to stop the destruction of the Blue Mountains national park and the over development in western Sydney from the raising of Warragamba Dam wall. This documentary showcases the spectacular landscapes under threat and the people who are trying to save it. View

20 Mar, Wed 8:30AM				Slotts Way & Starlights Trail Circuit
Grade:5/6		Length	16km	620m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
A challenging circuit walk taking in Ahearns LO, Slotts Way and Starlight Trail. Steep clambering off-track. Long uphill return. Bring plenty of water and food. Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 12. View

20 Mar, Wed 7:30AM				South Coast Islands Paddle 1: Shoalhaven River
		Length	13km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
(Alternative Thursday 21st if weather is unsuitable). Grade: medium. Launch at Shoalhaven Heads boat ramp and paddle upstream with the tide to Nowra, passing Kurrajong, Regatta, Nunbaa and Pig Islands. PFDs compulsory, spray skirts advised. Map: Berry 90283N View

20 Mar, Wed 9:37AM				Telopea to Dundas
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble, option to extend. Vineyard Creek. View

20 Mar, Wed				Waterfalls of Lawson
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	270m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Circuits of north and south Lawson waterfalls. NORTHERN CIRCUIT - start from station and follow roads and tracks to Echo Point. Continue on well formed tracks visiting 4 waterfalls. Option to explore hidden canyon from Empire Pass Track. Return to station. SOUTHERN CIRCUIT - a shorter circuit visiting another 4 waterfalls returning to station when completed. Creek crossings, wet and muddy sections, cliff edges. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

21 Mar, Thu 9:38AM				Dee Why – Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sophie A.
Beautiful beach walk with some bush tracks. Promenades with some street walking. Finish at Queenscliff or Manly for lunch and swim. View

22 Mar, 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

22 Mar, Fri 8:40AM				Red Hands Cave to Duck Hole
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Walk to Causeway then usual track to Red Hands Cave. Follow overgrown trail and rough track down to Kanuka Brook. Look for sundial. Cross Glenbrook Creek. Views of the Duck Hole on way back to Glenbrook Station. Creek crossings. Rock scrambling. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 12. View

23 Mar, Sat 8:30AM				Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Heathcote Station - Goburra Track - Pipeline Track - Bullawaring Track - Waterfall Station. Hopefully we will escape the crowds of the Royal National Park and enjoy the quieter tracks of Heathcote, pausing along the way for an optional swim at Lake Eckersley and Kingfisher Pool. A good walk to experience the last warm days of the summer period. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

23 Mar, Sat 10:30AM				New Bushexplorers Book Launch
					Branch
General Community Event
The ever popular Bushexplorers wil be launching their new book at speaker event to be held at Lithgow Library. Michael Keats, Brian Fox and Yuri Bolotin take you and adventure after adventure exploring the hidden gems of Wollemi National Park. View

23 Mar, Sat 10:09AM				Pioneers Track: Carlingford – Epping
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Please use the toilet facilities at Epping Station as there are no toilets until lunchtime. Coffee at Epping, train return to city. Streets, tracks, bush, paths, ups and downs, lots of local history, parks. View

23-30 Mar, Sat-Sat				Port Stephens area
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Tony T.
(Fully Booked) Day walks out from Nelsons Bay. Berry Park to Big Rocky; Yacaaba Head; Tomaree Head; Wreck Beach; Soldiers Point; Broughton Island; Box Head and Fingal Island; Morna Point; Birubi Point. Accommodation in cabins or camping. Limit: 20. View

23-24 Mar, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Section of Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
An easier pack walk in the Megalong Valley along a section of the Six Foot Track. Lovely scenery and a great campsite next to the Coxs River. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

24 Mar, Sun				‘The Spring Balance’ 6 hour Rogaine
					Sydney Branch
Ted W.
'The Spring Balance' will show you around the best the Lower Blue Mountains can offer. If you enjoy walking or running in the bush and seeing waterfalls, streams, rock formations and grand lookouts it is a day to not be missed. View

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