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6 Apr, Thu 9:00AM			The Alphabet series: “G”. Gordon to Fullers Bridge
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
Gordon to Fullers Bridge via Blackbutt creek, pipeline track, then GNW along Lane Cove River to Fullers Bridge. Bus return to Chatswood or North Ryde. View

8 Apr, Sat			Pink Star Cave and more
Grade:6/6	Length	12km	650m	Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Early start. The walk starts at GR 744 018 on D’Arcy Trail. Walk north, then north east on a ridge and descend into Blacksmiths Creek at GR 761 036. Climb north up the ridge to the cliff line and follow it around to Pink Star Cave. Descend to Blacksmiths Creek via a gully to the south. To make the ascent, take either a gully to the west, or Long Gully to the south east. Walk back to the start. Partly exploratory. About 12 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View

9 Apr, Sun 9:30AM			The Alphabet Series “Q”: Queenscliff to Manly Wharf
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	240m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Cancelled) NEW DATE TBA Meet outside Queenscliff surf club building. Walk to Manly Wharf via North Head. Visit Fairfax Lookout, Third Quarantine Cemetery, Little Manly Beach. Possible swim at Little Manly or Manly if it's a warm day. Limit: 16. View

10 Apr, Mon 8:31AM			Gladstone Pass – Lindemans Pass – Copeland Pass – Pool of Siloam
Grade:4/6	Length	9km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Come and experience some of the beautiful rainforested passes in the Blue Mountains, along with more waterfalls than you can imagine and spectacular views that money cant buy! Just the sort of walking tonic you need! Steep track in parts with roped sections of Gladstone Pass and Copeland Pass. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

10 Apr, Mon 9:03AM			Hazelbrook to Woodford Waterfalls
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	290m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Public Holiday timetable. From Hazelbrook Station walk down Oaklands Road. Horseshoe Falls, Oaklands Falls, Burgess Falls. Then Hazel Falls, Edith Falls, and Mabel Falls. Lovely steep up hill. Fire trail back towards Woodford. Small track down, then steeply up again (some scrambling) to Ridge Street. The walk ends at Woodford Station. Steep, rough, could be slippery and muddy. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

10 Apr, Mon 10:00AM			Turramurra to Epping
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk crosses the Lane Cove River valley from Turramurra to Epping. It starts from the ridge at Turramurra and heads west down to the Lane Cove River, crosses it at Browns Waterhole, then follows Terrys Creek upstream on the other side, finishing at Epping. It follows mostly shaded, well formed bush tracks and some roads. Creek crossings, slippery when wet. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: Lane Cove River Limit: 14. View

11 Apr, Tue 2:57AM	Cliffs North West of Spot Height 634 m
Grade:5/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Date Changed) The walk starts at Bowen Hill. Walk north from there to Spot Height 634. Turn west and descend under cliffs at around GR 706 018. Follow the cliff line clockwise, exploring for caves and other features. Exit at GR 713 023 and walk back to the start of the walk. Exploratory. About 12 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View

11 Apr, Tue 9:30AM			Les Lambert Lookout – (Near Belmore Falls) (#120)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mark P.
(Fully Booked) Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout. This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Hazards: Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent. Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

12 Apr, Wed 9:00AM			Cedar Hills Road Ramble
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Led by Penny & Barry Tomkinson. Little Forest walk along Cedar Hills road to Kilfeacle and return. Easy walk along well-made gravel through National Park and private bushland, crossing rivers occasionally. Leave from our farm by car at about 9:00 am and come back for morning tea/coffee after. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. View

12 Apr, Wed 6:31AM	Heritage Festival 2023: The Silent Voice of Architecture: Tom Wran
		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
This presentation will discuss Thomas Vallance Wran's significance in Australian art history and role of sculpture as architecture’s silent voice, inasmuch as ‘architecture is history’. Thomas Vallance Wran (1832- 1891) came to Rockhampton in 1870 as a selector and established himself in Balmain 2 years later. His sculptures can be seen on major Sydney monuments such as the General Post Office, The Great Synagogue, Annandale Creative Arts Centre and Founders Hall at Newington College. His last work is a coat of arms on Balmain Court House. We may take photographs of the speakers and the audience at this event. Read here for more details. Duration 1 hour Limit: 4. View

12 Apr, Wed 9:15AM			Hornsby to Thornleigh
Grade:3/6	Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk from Hornsby Station to Thornleigh via Fishponds and the Jungo. Route: Quarry Rd to Old Man’s Valley via historic steps. Joe’s Mountain to Fishponds (GNW) and Blue Gum Walk along Berowra Creek to the Jungo, then exit via Zig Zag creek to Thornleigh. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Berowra Valley NP Limit: 15. View

12 Apr, Wed 11:30AM	Walkers get together
		Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

14 Apr, Fri 9:15AM
Grade:2/6	Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Contact Leader: Heather Lakiss directly by email: heatherlakiss@gmail.com Circular Quay to Jubilee Park (Glebe) This is a foreshore urban walk, via Barangaroo, Cockle Bay, Pyrmont Bay and Point Park, walking through the Fish Market area where you can view the building of the new Fish Market, Pyrmont Bridge by Wentworth Park, Blackwattle Bay and Park, which is reclaimed land dedicated as parkland, with some interesting history to read, buildings and relics of interest and onto Glebe Point - see the Moreton Bay Figs, Bicentennial Park to the light rail at Jubilee Park which takes us to Central Station. Mainly level walk. 10.5KM View

15 Apr, Sat 9:30AM			Domain – Royal Botanic Garden – Circular Quay
Grade:1/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Art and Memorial Walk. We will follow the Botanic Garden and Domain Art and Memorial Walk. Discover aromatic herbs as well as sculptures in the Herb Garden. Pause at the Police Wall, Morshead Fountain. Park walking with harbour views. Water available and drop out points. Meet leader 9:30 am at Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park on seats on the cathedral side of fountain. Bookings not required. No limit. Location: City of Sydney View

15 Apr, Sat 9:00AM			Rhodes, Cabarita, Mortlake Ferry
	Length	33km		Southern Sydney Branch
John K
A scenic and relaxed pace ride on cycle paths and cycle routes around the foreshore. Passing through historical properties, then cross over on the punt. Return to the start over John Whitton Bridge. There are train stations along the way if you prefer a shorter ride or getting tired. Unfortunately, riding an e-bike on this trip will mean that you are not covered under NPA club insurance; Bushwalking Australia is working to see if it can be covered for future trips. Mostly on cycle paths, but some road crossings with vehicle traffic. Be aware of other track users, debris /damage/uneven path, and possible mechanical failers. Limit: 10. View

16 Apr, Sun			Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 27 – Shellharbour to Kiama
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	170m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Updated Details) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Shellharbour (Junction) to Kiama mostly on the 'Kiama Coast Walk'. This section takes us on pathway over the Minnamurra River, see the spectacular river entrance, headlands, beaches and rock platforms to Kiama harbour and lighthouse. Those from Sydney take South Coast train departing Central 07:29, arriving Shellharbour Junction 09:34. Walk starts at Shellharbour Junction station and finishes at Kiama station. Part of the Great South Coast Walk (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Limit: 15. View

16 Apr, Sun			Ravine East of Bowen Hill
Grade:5/6	Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
The walk starts at Bowen Hill Trail, GR 703 977. Walk east then north on a ridge and descend into a gully at about GR 712 982. Continue down the watercourse and then clockwise around the cliffs till about GR 979 990. Climb to the ridge and walk back to the cars. Exploratory. About 11 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View

17 Apr, Mon 8:51AM			Linden to Springwood
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	240m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Lady Martin's Bath. NEW track down from Martin Place (no scrambling down steep hill). Sassafras Ridge fire trail. Find track to kangaroo rock carving. Down to creek. Then up Sassafras Track to Springwood station. NOTE if parking at Linden first and unfamiliar with the area contact me for directions. Linden is an isolated station, no shops etc. Steep, rough, could be slippery whether wet or dry leaves. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

17 Apr, Mon 9:20AM			Overlooking Sydney – Glenbrook to Lapstone
Grade:2/6	Length	12km	284m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This is a fairly gentle walk in the lower Blue Mountains that includes some great views over Sydney from Marges and Elizabeths Lookouts. Walking under the Highway near the RAAF Base we discover a disused railway tunnel and an old tramway, used to build the present railway line. We will follow the tramway to its end and see some more great views. Much, but not all the change in elevation on this walk is downhill. We finish at Lapstone Station. Booking essential. A few rough sections of track. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 16. View

18 Apr, Tue 9:30AM			Thirlmere Lakes to Ruins via Dry Lakes Rd and Radcliffs LO (#915)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) From Lake Couridjah car park we will head along Slades Rd and left into Dry Lakes Rd and follow this fire trail to the boundary of the NP. After backtracking a short distance we then traverse a new track through to Radcliffs lookout for lunch. After lunch it's a short backtrack to pick up a track down through a glen to the ruins of a farm house and then on to Lake Werri Berri where we make our way back to the cars. Hazards: Some rough track and unfenced cliffs. Location: Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 9029-4S Nattai 8929-1S Limit: 20. View

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