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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

8 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) (Check Yuri's East Creek Glories walk on Saturday as a replacement.) 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

8 Feb, Fri 7:23AM				Mellow Bath to Colosseum
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Southern Sydney Branch
Sheila W
Along the many old tracks below the Hydro Magestic is a rock formation named the Three Brothers, remnants of the old flying fox used to haul goods from the Valley Farm in the Megalong to the hotel and other interesting features constructed for the enjoyment of the guests staying at the hotel in the 1900s. The walk descends to an amphitheatre, the Colosseum, and then circles back to the start via some interesting cliff caves. Some swampy areas, steep and rough sections, eroded tracks. Limit: 15. View

9 Feb, Sat 9:00AM				Australian National Maritime Museum to the City
Grade:3/6		Length	6.5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Walk via Pyrmont's foreshore. From the Maritime Museum around the waterfront and then through historic industrial Pyrmont and back into the city via the Pyrmont Bridge. Map of walk. Many steps. View

9 Feb, Sat				East Creek Glories
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park near spot height 1057 at 427 060. The East Creek Glories walk will start by coming down into East Creek Galleries, then visit a spectacular side ravine; it will then move on to the West Side Falls and West Side Chamber; continue to East Creek Falls; then exit on the eastern side to visit the top of the falls. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

9 Feb, Sat				Trestles Track
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Trestles Track – Shoalhaven River – return. Pleasant river walking with possibilities for swimming and exploring an old mine site. Steep descent (approx. 400m in 1km) to Shoalhaven River followed by flat river walking. Steep climb back to cars. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 12. View

9-16 Feb, Sat (08:00AM)-Sat (16:00PM)				Walls of Jerusalem NP, TAS
Grade:4/6		Length	60km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) The Walls of Jerusalem is probably my favourite walking area in Australia and on this trip we will travel via the Lake Rowallen entry point into this incredibly beautiful area and spend a couple of days exploring the various peaks, tarns, lakes and forests that this world heritage area has to offer. Then we will follow the lakes track past lakes Adelaide Meston and Junction to where we enter the Never Never region, taking this to Hartnett Falls. From here it's following the Overland Track past Bert Nichols Hut then diverging for a side trip to Pine Valley to explore the Labyrinth and climb the Acropolis and if time allows Mt Geryon. This is a walk you won't want to miss as we will discover a world of uncommon beauty, including masses of flowering herbs and shrubs, towering mountains worth climbing! Mostly on tracks with sections of open country off-track. Limit: 12. View

10 Feb, Sun 10:20AM				The Basin swimming and snorkeling, plus optional walk
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Esther
The Basin near Palm Beach has the warmest water in Sydney for swimming and snorkeling. It's also flat surf. Bring snacks, drinks, sun protection and water gears. Wear hiking gears if you wish to do the optional walk. Hazards associated with beach activities. Slippery sections. Map: Palm Beach Limit: 12. View

11 Feb, Mon 8:46AM				Callicoma Track, Pennant Hills
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Ian B.
A delightful loop track through interesting bushland. There are several exit points with public transport if there is excessive heat on the day and the walk is shortened. Fallen trees after the recent storms and a bit of a rough track in places. Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 20. View

12 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Balancing Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
Clover Hill Rd is a management track leading to a rough track down to the Macquarie Rivulet. After crossing the rivulet there is an indistinct track which leads to Balancing Rock and a lovely waterfall. Return is by the same route. Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

12 Feb, 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

12 Feb, Tue 8:30AM				Bendeela Paddle – up Kangaroo River
		Length	9km		Southern Highlands Branch
Pamela W.
(Leader Changed) We drive to Safari Kayaking located in Kangaroo Valley arriving around 9’ish where we select our kayaks/canoes and life jackets. (You have a choice of double/singles canoe/kayaks). Kangaroo Safari transport our boats to Bendeela and the car pool follows on. Once set up and in the water we head up stream for about 3km to a lunch spot and then make our way back to Bendeela where our boats are picked up by Safari Kayaking and we drive back to Bowral. The cost per person for boat hire is $40 cash payable on the day. Please have the right amount of cash as we need to make a single payment. Please let me know via email by Sunday 10 Feb if you are interested in coming and whether you require a rental kayak. Cossies, hat, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water will be the go... especially if this warmish weather is still around. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give me a call. (I love making up answers). BTW, 5 bonus points for falling in. Deep water paddling. Mostly still water with one short rapid which can be walked if preferred. PFDs compulsory. Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

12 Feb, Tue 9:53AM				Bronte – Clovelly
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Streets, paths, ups & downs. Swim. Bus return to city from Clovelly. View

12 Feb, Tue 9:19AM				Glenbrook to Penrith
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Led by Jim Ward / Shirley Hillier. Walk via The Bluff Reserve, Lapstone, road walking, pathways & parks alongside the Nepean River to Penrith shops. Moderate pace. Train return to city. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Some rough bushtracks, fire trails, uneven & loose surfaces, steps. View

13 Feb, Wed - 13 Feb, Tue				Jibbon Head
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A morning of photography and swimming around Bonnie Vale and Jibbon Head. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

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

13 Feb, Wed 9:00AM				Little Forest Farm Wander
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Led by Barry & Penny Tomkinson. Explore the fields and hills of the Little Valley around Duckpond, and saunter along the twists and turns of the Yackungarrah Creek. Coffee after at Penny and Barry’s. Map: Milton 89272N View

13 Feb, Wed 7:00PM				NPA Environmental Book Club
					Sydney Branch
Anne D.
The Biggest Estate on Earth: How Aborigines Made Australia by Bill Gammage. View

13 Feb, 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

13 Feb, Wed 9:40AM				Watson Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	50m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Beautiful harbour and ocean views as we walk to South Head and then to Rose Bay via Parsley Bay, Neilsen Park and the Hermitage Foreshore Walk. Swimming possible at Neilsen Park. No need to contact leader. Location: Sydney Harbour NP View

14 Feb, Thu 8:15AM				Kincumber to Davistown
Grade:3/6		Length	7.5km	20m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Mostly along the waterfront to a ferry return from the Lintern St Wharf. Map of route. View

15 Feb, Fri				Henson Glen
Grade:4/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Updated Details) Guest leader: Bob Seibright. Walk Minnehaha Trail and descend into Govetts Creek via a spur. Walk/wade (some deep wades) in the creek through canyon-like Henson Glen for about 2km. Scramble out near the junction with Katoomba Creek, then re-join Minnehaha Trail and follow it back to the cars. Bring dry bags. Short wet suit is recommended. Rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

15 Feb, Fri 7:23AM				Mt Victoria
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Southern Sydney Branch
Sheila W
(Cancelled) A circuit walk from Mt Piddington, Hornes Point, Witches Glen, Reinits Pass, Little Zig Zag Track, Bushrangers Cave and Pulpit Rock Lookout. Limit: 15. View

15 Feb, Fri 9:55AM				Waterfalls walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Jointly led by Sheila Walker and Esther Chow. We walk from Hazelbrook Station to Bedford Creek. Then we walk to Lawson via South Lawson Fire trail. There are many waterfalls on the way, Victor Falls, Terrace Falls, Cataract Falls, Federal Falls, Junction Falls, Adelina Falls and some unknown falls. Swim in the creek and splash under the water falls. Mostly shady. Perfect summer walk. Slippery section. Location: Lawson Map: Lawson Limit: 12. View

16 Feb, Sat 9:18AM				Dungog Day Out
Grade:1/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
For train lovers. A journey to the far reaches of the $2.50 Opal Ticket. A delightful small train from Hamilton to Dungog. Some time to have a stroll around this hilly little town. Return the same way. A long day but a relaxing one. Late finish. Train return to Sydney from Hamilton. View

17 Feb, Sun 8:08AM				Barrenjoey to Gerringong: Section 2
Grade:3/6		Length	25km	400m	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.  21 walkers took part in section 1,  Barrenjoey to Collaroy  with 13 who completed the 21 km 450 m elevation route.  Congratulations! This week we walk from Collaroy Beach to North Head via Dee Why Beach, Curl Curl Beach, Manly Beach & Shelly Beach. Featuring beaches, cliffs, magnificent headlands and historic sites, this urban coastal loop is one of Sydney's most spectacular walking tracks. The Fairfax Walk at North Head offers spectacular views over Sydney Harbour Heads. Walk as much or as little as you wish. There are various exit points. Slippery sections. Map: Manly Limit: 12. View

17 Feb, Sun 8:30AM				Pretty Beach & Durras Mountain
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
From NPWS Pretty Beach car park, ascend Durras Mtn on forest tracks. Descend to coast via the east trail and return via coast. Some rock–hopping. One of the best walks in the region! Note early start to beat the heat and leave time for leisurely lunch, swim/snorkel at Snake Bay. Map: Kioloa 89261N View

17 Feb, Sun				West Head Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
Roger T.
Ferry from Palm Beach to Mackerell Beach and then we are on tracks to Resolute and West Head Beaches. Rock Hopping around West Head to the gun emplacements and up the new Soldiers Track to the West Head Lookout. Then on tracks to the Koolewong Circuit, Red Hand Cave and south to the Basin via Currawong. A little-off track and short rock hopping section. Ferry connects with frequent buses from the city. Many swimming opportunities at 6 separate beaches. View

18 Feb, Mon 8:25AM				Duck Blue Jelly
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Station Street Trail to Duck Hole and return. Then down to Blue Pool and Jellybean Pool. Steep rough sections. Rocks could be slippery with sand or water. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

19 Feb, Tue 7:00PM				Bushwalking with a Purpose
					Branch
Bushwalking NSW
There is more to bushwalking than bush walking. Can you imagine exponentially raising your enjoyment of bushwalking? Learn how in this presentation by Bush Explorer: Yuri Bolotin. Yuri will demonstrate that adding a purpose to your regular bush adventures could exponentially raise your satisfaction and enjoyment. This could even be your key to life’s happiness! Yuri will use his own beautiful photographs to delight you through this talk. You will also get an exclusive sneak preview of the brand new book that the Bush Explorers have in their pipeline! Come along with your own stories and share them with others on the night! See the agenda here. View

19 Feb, Tue 9:03AM				Cooper Park to Bronte
Grade:2/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Cooper Park - Centennial Park - Bronte. Walk to Bronte Beach via parks & streets, some bushtracks, with steep sections, steps up & down. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Bondi Junction Station. View

19 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Drawing Room Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast. The track is steep but is well worth the effort. Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

19 Feb, Tue 10:20AM				Glenbrook walk
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Glenbrook - Glenbrook Lagoon - Glenbrook Olympic Pool. Streets, tracks, ups & downs. Optional swim at Glenbrook Olympic Pool ($6.60 Adult / $5.00 Concession / $2.30 Spectator / Over age 75 free). Train return to city. View

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