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23 May, Thu 9:44AM				Lane Cove Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	179m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
(Cancelled) Walk cancelled due to the track being difficult to navigate. Walk commences at Blaxland Road. A riverside walk along the Lane Cove River. View

23 May, Thu 9:00AM				Taronga to Balmoral
		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
Walk one of the iconic trails in Sydney. Leave Taronga Zoo and walk through bush with the harbour a constant companion. Time to make the acquaintance of the many water dragons who call this part of the city home. A steep climb (taken slowly) up to Bradleys Head for lunch then after lunch down the steps to Balmoral. Three choices now available: 1. Catch the bus to Taronga and a ferry back to Circular Quay. 2. Catch a bus back to the city. or 3. Join the leader on a bus to Manly with a ferry ride back to the city. View

23-24 May, Thu-Fri				Visit Lithgow’s Gardens of Stone
					Branch
Janine K.
Bring your Opal Card and catch the 8:50am train departing Central Railway Station to Lithgow. Once in Lithgow you will met by a mini bus and taken to visit Lithgow’s spectacular Gardens of Stone as well as to State Mine Museum, Eskbank House Museum, Secret Creek Sanctuary. Stay overnight at the Lithgow Workers Club Motel. Return to Central Station by 6:30pm the following evening. Cost includes lunches, dinner, breakfast, afternoon tea, transport, guided tours and entrance fees. View

24 May, Fri				Mount Banks to Pierces Pass Traverse
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Co-leader Peter Medbury. A spectacular cliff edge traverse, connecting these two iconic destinations. Exploratory for the leader. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

24 May, Fri 9:11AM				Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Darwins Walk, Rocket Point, Lincolns Rock. View

25 May, Sat 10:37AM				Denistone East – Denistone – Eastwood
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Streets, parks, ups and downs, tracks, some lovely bush including remnant Blue Gum High Forest, autumn colours. Coffee at Eastwood, train return to city. View

25 May, Sat 2:00PM				Found on a Bushwalk
					Branch
General Community Event
History tales from the Wollemi and the Ghost Town of Newnes by Bushexplorers, Michael Keats OAM, Brian Fox, Yuri Bolotin. You will hear the stories of adventures in the bush and how to access exciting, off the beaten track walks. View

25 May, Sat				Leura to Wentworth Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	600m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Date Changed) Walk via Lindemans and Gladstone passes. From Leura Station follow roads, paths and tracks to Leura Cascades. Continue descent and pick up Lindemans Pass. Follow this challenging track to Gladstone Pass. Ascend the spectacular pass to the Fairmont resort and follow various tracks to Wentworth Falls via Conservation Hut. Cliff edges, creek crossings and slippery conditions. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

26 May, Sun 9:30AM				Barrenjoey to Gerringong: Section 8
Grade:3/6		Length	19km	150m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This week we are walking Otford to Thirroul. Walk as much or as little as you wish. There are exit points. Slippery sections. Location: Otford Map: Helensburgh Limit: 15. View

26 May, Sun				Ben Bullen State Forest Series: The Northern Valleys
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Ben Bullen State Forest west of the Great Dividing Range encapsulates, in a relatively small area, everything that is exciting and interesting about bushwalking – incredible rock sculptures, tall pagodas, narrow slot canyons, magnificent caves, verdant forests and more. This unique area is currently under serious threat from mining. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

26 May, Sun 8:45AM				Manna Mountain
		Length	8km		Lachlan Valley Branch
Peter C.
Hard 8 kilometres. Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair is recommended. Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come. A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated. View

26 May, Sun 8:00AM				Pigeonhouse Car park to Yadboro Bridge
Grade:4/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Ascend Pigeonhouse, then descend to Pigeonhouse Fire trail. Follow the trail to Yadboro via Longfella Pass. Great swimming hole in the Clyde if its hot. Map: Corang 89273N View

27 May, Mon 9:22AM				Old Sewerage Farm
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	450m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(Leader Changed) Walk to Three Sisters. Descend Giant Stairway. Walk down to Sublime Point Trail from Dardanelle and Federal Passes. Walk through the open area that was the Sewerage Farm and follow track up to Leura Cascades and back to Katoomba. Steep sections. Some metal stairways are narrow and can be slippery. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

27 May, Mon 8:44AM				Palm Beach to Newport
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	250m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Meet at Governor Phillip Park Bus stop. Bus arrives approx. 8:40am. Climb to Barrenjoey Lighthouse, Palm Beach, Whale Beach, Bangellay headland for lunch, Avalon, Newport. Joint walk with Bush club. Location: Northern Beaches Map: Walking Coastal Sydney Limit: 15. View

28 May, Tue 8:00PM				Adaptation of Acacia Species to Climate Change
					Branch
General Community Event
Katie Rolls, the inaugural winner of our John Martyn Research Grant for the Conservation of Bushland, is studying for her PhD at Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University. Katie will talk about progress with her research on the adaptive capacity of Acacia species to climate change and also explain how the grant was able to contribute to her research. Event organised by STEP. View

28 May, Tue 11:36AM				Galston
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
(Leader Changed) Galston - Fagan Park - Galston. Streets then explore Fagan Park. Possible short bushwalk/s in Carrs Bush. Ups and downs, steps. Hopefully nice autumn colours. 3:29pm bus 638 return to Pennant Hills, train return to city. Coffee at Galston/Pennant Hills (depending on bus time). View

28 May, Tue 9:30AM				Lake Alexander to Forty Foot Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Geoff A.
The track follows the Nattai River from the lake to Nattai Creek where the track to the falls leaves the main track and follows the Nattai Creek Track to the falls. From the Falls a steep climb leads to the Boxvale Track. Rough track, slippery rocks, creek crossing and steep steps. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

28 May, Tue 10:03AM				Woonona to Wollongong
Grade:2/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk via shared pathways, beaches, reserves, streets to Wollongong Station. Very little shade throughout the day. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

29 May, Wed 8:00AM				Badgerys Lookout, Shoalhaven
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
After checking out the spectacular view into the Shoalhaven River from Badgerys Lookout we descend 500m down the track to the river. Along the river we have several options: one option is checking out Tryers Gorge just upstream of Sparkes Buttress and another is to wander along the casurinas before having lunch and then ascending back to the cars via the same route. Slips, trips, falls and bites. Location: Morton NP Limit: 8. View

29 May, Wed 10:14AM				Leura to Katoomba
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Leura to Katoomba via Prince Henry Cliff Walk. Great views, good tracks, steps up an down, some street walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP View

29 May, Wed 9:30AM				Racecourse Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Sheila B.
Meet at 9:30am at car park on South Pacific Drive. Coffee in Ulladulla. View

31 May, Fri 8:26AM				Woy Woy to Wondabyne
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) About 4km of road walk to the tip then follow management trail uphill to join the Great North Walk. Visit Mt Wondabyne and Kariong Brook Falls on the way to Wondabyne Station. Steep sections. Creek crossings. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Gosford 91312S and Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 15. View

1 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Donkey Mountain
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) Rising up from the Wolgan Valley in isolation, Donkey Mountain has always had a great appeal to me and in this my 6th visit I'll explore a few nooks and crannies I haven't been to before! Be prepared to be knocked out by the superlative views from its pagoda studded summit and by the numerous small rooms, slots and passes as we travel from one end to the other. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 15. View

2 Jun, Sun 9:55AM				Barrenjoey to Gerringong : Section 9
Grade:3/6		Length	22km	100m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This week we are walking from Thirroul to Port Kembla. Walk as much or as little as you wish. There are exit points. 19 walkers took part in section 8 . 18 completed the 17 km 450 m walk. Slippery sections. Location: Wollongong Limit: 15. View

2 Jun, Sun 8:30AM				Pretty Beach & Durras Mountain
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Peter F.
From NPWS Pretty Beach Car park, ascend Durras Mtn along 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

3 Jun, Mon 9:00AM				Berowra to Cowan
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	900m	Sydney Branch
Lydia C.
With train station at each end this walk explores the ridges and valleys around Berowra Waters. There are plenty of excellent views, especially at Naa Badu Lookout and the many creek vantage points along the way. There are some solid climbs on this walk so be sure to allow enough time. And we can even have lunch midday! We'll need the rest before heading up the hill. Some steep sections. Location: Berowra Valley NP Limit: 12. View

3 Jun, Mon 8:14AM				Emu Plains to Penrith
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	100m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk past the present prison farm then out to the Nepean River at the end of Russel St. After a wander through Emu Plains we cross the new footbridge over the Nepean and on to Penrith. Mostly footpaths. Some gravel road. At the end of Russel St we follow old car tracks through the sand, grass and scrub; so not all smooth. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

4 Jun, Tue 10:13AM				Rydalmere to Concord West
Grade:2/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk via Parramatta River, Narawang Wetland, Wentworth Common & Bicentennial Park to Concord West Station. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

5 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Deer Pool
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
We will be walking through the heath, taking time to enjoy the flowers and the birds, going through the Deer Pool and on to Little Marley before returning the same way. Nice easy pace to take in what the park offers. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

5 Jun, Wed 9:30AM				Granite Falls (& Rainforest Walk)
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Sheila B.
From car park walk to Granite Falls Lookout and return. Possibly drive up to picnic area for the rainforest walk under the escarpment and up to Boyd Lookout. Coffee in Milton afterwards. Map: Tianjara 89271S View

5 Jun, Wed 9:30AM				La Perouse to Henry Head
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) ramble from La Perouse to Henry Head. Some hills. Options. View

6 Jun, Thu 7:30AM				South Coast Islands: Paddle 2
		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Crookhaven River/Berry Canal. (Alternative Friday 7th if weather is unsuitable). Launch from Greenwell Point and paddle upstream into the Berry Canal to explore if we can get around any or all of Apple Orchard, Nobles, Mangrove and Haven Islands. Return past Orient Point to explore Goodnight, Crow and Billys Islands. PFDs compulsory. Medium grade. Map: Nowra 90283S View

6 Jun, Thu 11:24AM				Terrigal Area
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Walk to Country Club end of Terrigal Lagoon, then cross beach to Wamberal Lagoon Wetland. Bus return to Gosford, train return to Sydney. View

7 Jun, Fri 8:50AM				Fauloconbridge Ridge to Grose River
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	600m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Along Faulconbridge Ridge and down to Grose River. Return same way. MTB riders on trail. Steep and rough sections down to Grose. Map: Springwood 90304S and Kurrajong 90304N Limit: 15. View

7 Jun, Fri				Milsons Point to Manly
Grade:5/6		Length	30km		Sydney Branch
Nicola L.
Pound the pavements on the northern foreshore of Port Jackson, starting from the Harbour Bridge via Taronga Zoo, Balmoral Beach & Spit Bridge and finishing at Manly Wharf. Facilities, coffee, water plentiful, along with wonderful views and some harbour history. A fast pace will be maintained given the distance. Possibility to rockhop from Balmoral Beach to the Spit depending on the weather. Joint walk with the Bush Club. Location: North Sydney Map: Google maps Limit: 9. View

7 Jun, Fri				Ridges West of Bulga
Grade:5/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Drive to Bulga on Putty Road and ascend Milbrodale Ridge. Walk west and climb Mount Whybrow. Continue west on Milbrodale Ridge for as far as the time permits. Return the same way. Rarely visited and very pretty area. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Bulga 91324S and Parnell 90321S View

8 Jun, 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. My previous two attempts to do this walk were thwarted by heat or rain. Track, off-track with mild scrub, cliff edges, creek crossing and fire trail. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 12. View

8 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Byarong Park to Mount Keira Summit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Illawarra Branch
Jennifer M.
Half day walk on tracks from Byarong Park to Mount Keira Summit. Purchase morning tea at the summit kiosk or BYO. Return to Byarong Park. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 16. View

8 Jun, Sat				From Heaven to Hell and Back
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone region must be protected for future generations. This is a walk of great contrasts. We will drive to a spot off the Great Dividing Range and make our way through the soaring pagodas into the stunning Hall of Elrond and then down into the green valley and to the edge of an open cut coalmine. Using another ridge, we will then make our way back up to the top of the Great Dividing Range and the cars through more stunning pagodas. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

8 Jun, Sat 9:51AM				La Perouse Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
La Perouse - Pioneer Cemetery - Henry Head - La Perouse. An easy paced walk up to view the Pioneer memorials and then bushwalk to Henry Head and return to La Perouse. Coffee at the La Perouse Museum, bus return to city. View

8 Jun, Sat 8:28AM				Minotaurs Lair
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of the most spectacular walks in the Gardens of Stone National Park with its serpentine constrictions and spectacular views amongst the pagodas. Rock scrambling. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 15. View

8-10 Jun, Sat (08:00AM)-Mon (15:00PM)				Morton’s Misty Mountains
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) A walk to the famous Monolith Valley with time on day 2 to explore the region around mounts cole and owen,mt donjon and beyond! We will stay in overhangs so no tents required.This is a area that is spectacular in the extreme and will thrill the nature lover and photographer! Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Morton NP Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 15. View

9 Jun, Sun 9:00AM				Abrahams Bosom Reserve
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Milton Branch
Denise D.
Park cars at end of Beecroft Parade. Follow Coomies walk around Abrahams Bosom Reserve of Beecroft Peninsular. Scenic ocean views, dramatic cliffs, quiet coves. Map: Graigies Map 21 View

9 Jun, Sun 8:33AM				Heathcote Station to Bundeena
Grade:4/6		Length	25km	850m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) We walk from Heathcote Station to Bundeena. A challenging walk through the unique flora and sandstone forests of the Royal National Park, passing through Audley Weir and Winifred Falls. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 6. View

9 Jun, Sun 8:30AM				Mount Keira to Mount Nebo
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk on tracks through eucalypt and rain forests from Byarong Park to Robertsons Lookout, Staffords Farm and Mount Nebo, views of Illawarra escarpment and coastline. One steep off-track section loose underfoot. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 12. View

10 Jun, Mon 9:31AM				Barrenjoey to Gerringong: Section 1
Grade:3/6		Length	24km	550m	Sydney Branch
Esther
This is a repeat of section 1 of the series of Barrenjoey to Gerringong walk spanning 300km. We are walking from Barrenjoey to Collaroy. Walk as much as you like. There are various exit points. This is an one-off walk and is not a repeat of the whole series. Slippery sections. Location: Palm Beach Map: Palm Beach Limit: 12. View

10 Jun, Mon				North Narrabeen to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	115m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Scenic Coastal day walk with plenty of beach walking. North Narrabeen to Long reef, Dee Why headland to Curl Curl, Freshwater, Queenscliff, Manly. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Northern Beaches Sydney Map: Walking Coastal Sydney Limit: 15. View

10 Jun, Mon 9:12AM				Valley of the Waters
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Nature Trail, Valley of the Waters, Conservation Hut, Shortcut Track, Picnic Area. Well tracked but lots of steps. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

11 Jun, Tue 10:00AM				Macquarie University – Shrimptons Creek – Denistone East
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Streets, parks, cycleway, ups & downs. Coffee at Midway Shops, bus return to city / Macquarie University. View

11 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Kembla Summit & Ring Track
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	370m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Summiting Mt Kembla and the Ring Track that circles Mt Kembla provides wonderful views over the Illawarra Coast. Very steep track and some road walking. Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

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