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13 Feb, Thu 9:16AM				Taren Point to Cronulla
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Medium pace. Along Woolooware Bay, Georges River, Shell Point and Taren Point Shorebird Reserve. Map of walk. A busy walkway used by many people, dogs and bicyclists. Location: The Shire View

14 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone 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

14 Feb, Fri 8:55AM				Grose Head South
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	400m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Blue Gum Swamp to Grose Head South. Steep loose surface on fire trail. Location: Winmalee Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

14 Feb, Fri 9:12AM				Nature Trail and Darwins Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Nature Trail then ascend stairs to Short Cut Track. Visit Picnic Area before descending to Undercliff Track. Return to Wentworth Falls Station via Darwins Walk. Lots of steps. Mostly good track. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

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

15 Feb, Sat				Devils Throat and the Cliffs of Camp Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		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 GR 435 069 and drop down into Camp Creek. Follow it, inspecting overhangs along the way, then scramble above the amazing Devils Throat. Next, descend back into Camp Creek and head east into the gorge and visit the Devils Throat from the bottom. Depending on the time, return via a pass to the south or via East Creek. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

15 Feb, Sat 10:53AM				Narrabeen
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) Narrabeen - Narrabeen Lagoon - North Narrabeen. Streets, paths, mostly flat, water views. Swim at North Narrabeen Rock Pool. Bus return. View

16 Feb, Sun 9:00AM				A secret pool
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
This Olympic Size pool is quite amazing. However, you need to walk 10 km with a climb of 300 m to enjoy this pool. On the way back, we'll also walk past other pools and you can wade/swim to cool down more. Bring a change of clothing just in case.  The track may be very wet or have fallen branches etc after the recent torrential rain, and more underway, although the water level should be lowered by Sunday. An orchid expert will be with us to help us find and identify native orchids. Steep and slippery sections Location: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

17 Feb, Mon 9:22AM				Castle Head
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Bus to Scenic World for morning tea in nearby park. Walk out along Narrowneck Trail to Castle Head. Great view to Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary. Return to Scenic World for bus back to Katoomba. Cars and bicylces may be encountered on Narrowneck Trail. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 20. View

17 Feb, Mon 9:22AM				Three Sisters
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Katoomba Station to Three Sisters, down the Giant Stairway, Dardanelles Pass, Leura Forest, Federal Pass and Furber Steps. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

18 Feb, Tue 10:33AM				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

18 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 well worth the effort. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 16. View

18 Feb, Tue 7:00PM				Exploring with Teenagers and Young Adults
					Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Chris Gersch, a walks leader from Blue Steel Dash managed to take a group of teenagers away for 3 weeks walking across Nepal's Annapurna Circuit. How was this possible? Come along to find out! Talk a part of the Bushwalking NSW Special General Meeting. Check agenda here. View

18 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Manly – The Spit Bridge
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to “The Spit” via Manly Scenic Walkway Track & Castle Rock. Steep sections, many steps, bushtracks with rough & uneven surfaces. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish buses return to city or Manly. View

19 Feb, Wed 9:46AM				Brooklyn Circuit
					Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW Ramble. Options to extend. View

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

21 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone 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

21 Feb, Fri 8:16AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From station to station via Victory Track, Perch Ponds, Magdala Creek and Fairy Dell walks. Side trip to Numantia Falls (included in the distance). Note: If track is closed and if the temperature prediction is 30 degrees or more this walk will be postponed till another time. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Springwood 90304S View

21 Feb, Fri 9:22AM				Katoomba to Leura
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	450m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Walk to Lady Darleys Lookout. Follow Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Echo Point, Leura Cascades, Bridal Veil View Lookout and Gordon Falls Lookout. Visit Pool of Siloam and Lyrebird Dell on way to Leura Station. Lots of ups and downs. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

21 Feb, Fri 9:12AM				Lockley Pylon
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	330m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Visit the Pinnacles and Lockley Pylon. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

22 Feb, Sat				Bushfire and Flood Clean Up Day
					Branch
General Community Event
As you may be aware, on 21 December 2019 the entire Wolgan Valley, including Newnes, was burnt in a catastrophic fire event. We helped Thomas to lay 2.5 km of pipe to restore his water supply. Unfortunately, Newnes was flooded on 17 February, with water and debris blocking all drains, so the place is a mess. What needs to be done: Thomas would like help to clean up the debris and ash water has dumped. Skills required: no special skills required. Tools to bring: Rakes, mattocks. Note these is not a club activity. Everyone volunteers on their own accord. Please let Yuri Bolotin know at 0413 715 943, yuri@bigci.org if you would like to join him, and he will get back to you with the logistics. Limit: 10. View

22 Feb, Sat 10:12AM				Coogee – Bondi
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
Streets, parks, ups & downs, lots of water views, hugging the coast. Swim. Bus return to city from Bondi. View

23 Feb, Sun 9:00AM				Burrill Lake Bush and Shoreline
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Milton Branch
Peter F.
From Wildflower Reserve walk west to upper reaches of lake. Follow shoreline to boat ramp then fire trail and track to Cooper Creek. Some off-track to shoreline then to outskirts of Kings Point. Return to Wildflower Res via bush track. Figure of 8 walk can be varied. View

23 Feb, Sun				Bushfire and Flood Clean Up Day
					Branch
General Community Event
A biodiversity offset property with a beautiful rainforest. The land was being restored by the owner over many years but suffered major damage during the bushfires. What needs to be done: Chainsawing, cutting branches, clearing pathways etc Skills required: Need a couple of people with chainsaws who know how to use them. Tools to bring: See above re chainsaws; plus secateurs and rakes, although there are some on the property. Group limit: We have people for light duties already. As this is a smaller property, need 2-3 people for chainsawing/branch cutting, so people with chainsaws will be given first priority. Note these is not a club activity. Everyone volunteers on their own accord. Please let Yuri Bolotin know at 0413 715 943, yuri@bigci.org if you would like to join him, and he will get back to you with the logistics. View

23 Feb, Sun 10:30AM				Mackerel Beach to The Basin
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Esther
We walk from Mackerel Beach to The Basin via Westhead where the view is superb. You have the option of getting off at The Basin to skip the walk.  It has the warmest water I can find in Sydney for swimming and snorkelling. It is also the calmest.  Laze around, have picnic, swim, snorkel, stand up board, BBQ. Hazards associated with water activities and hiking Location: Palm Beach Map: Palm Beach Limit: 15. View

24 Feb, Mon 8:25AM				Glenbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
Lucasville Station, Knapsack Viaduct, Elizabeth Lookout, Marges Lookout. Starting from the Glenbrook, walk along the path around the RAAF base, passing through the old Zig Zag, old Lucasville Station, the Knapsack Viaduct, Elizabeth Lookout and Marges Lookout and meander back through the maze of paths back to Glenbrook Station, stopping for coffee for those who need a caffeine fix. Wet and slippery sections, steps. Limit: 20. View

24 Feb, Mon 9:15AM				St Leonards to Greenwich Wharf and Wollstonecraft
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	180m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) John H.
As voted for last week Allan's group are splitting to do two walks this week - others are welcome to join us. We are walking from Gore Hill following Gore Creek through the Lane Cove Bushland Park to beautiful vistas of the Lane Cove River then on to Greenwich Ferry Wharf. From there we will walk around Gore Cove to Berry Island Reserve. Thence to Wollstonecraft Station for a train home. Some street walking and a tunnel under River Road, so you might like to bring a torch. Muddy conditions after rain. Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

25 Feb, Tue 8:00AM				Curra Moors Circuit
		Length	12km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Return to Curra Moors and delight in the heath, the coast, the fresh air. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

25 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Fitzroy falls
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Due to road closure on Macquarie Pass (Landslide) Today’s planned “Macqarie Pass Bullock Track” walk was changed to a previously cancelled walk to Fitzroy falls. (previously scheduled for 4/2/2020.) Slippery, steep, off-track, scrambling on a narrow track. Can be quite muddy in places. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

25 Feb, Tue 9:56AM				Narrabeen Lakes
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk around Narrabeen Lakes via Narrabeen Lagoon Trail, then walk across to Dee Why. Streets, walkways, parks/reserves. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus return to city from Dee Why B-Line stop. View

25 Feb, Tue 10:35AM				North Sydney – Cremorne
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
North Sydney - Neutral Bay - Maccallum Pool - Cremorne. Streets, parks, ups & downs, steps, water views. Swim. Ferry return. Coffee and pancakes at City Extra. View

25 Feb, Tue 7:30PM				Saving Cliefden Caves and Fossil Hill from Submergence
					Branch
General Community Event
For more than 80 years there have been proposals to flood the valley at the Needles Gap, to store water as security in times of drought and to mitigate flooding occasionally affecting Canowindra. But these proposals would also submerge many of the caves and prevent access to the important fossil sites, as well as flooding valuable agricultural land. So how do requirements for water storage and other uses stack up against preserving natural heritage? Dr Ian Percival will address some of the issues involved in the campaign by cavers and geologists to protect Cliefden Caves and Fossil Hill. This campaign was successful in dissuading the Government from constructing the dam, but not everyone was happy, especially local farmers. Step Inc event. View

26 Feb, Wed 8:00PM				Follow the sun
					Southern Sydney Branch
Peter V.
An extreme grey nomad global adventure. Bill and Julie Lawler are spending six continuous northern and southern hemisphere summers in a row travelling by vehicle following the sun. Hear about their experience of travelling 543 days in a camper across five continents, 51 countries and over 130,000 kilometres. View

26 Feb, Wed 9:00AM				Walter Hood Monument to Washerwomans
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
This is a sublime coastal walk along the flat, sheltered, wide open beaches and bushland from the Walter Hood monument. Come join us for a mostly shaded, peaceful summers day walk. You’ll never want to leave! Coffee back in Milton. NB: Return home about 1pm. View

26 Feb, Wed 9:40AM				Watsons Bay to Coogee
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	150m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Watsons Bay to Coogee via Macquarie Lighthouse, Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte and Clovelly Beaches. Great coastal views and opportunity for a swim. No need to contact leader unless enquiry. Some street walking, steps and hills. Map: Southern Beaches View

27-29 Feb, Thu (04:38AM)-Sat (00:00AM)				Mount Jagungal
Grade:3/6		Length	36km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Graham C.
(Cancelled) Three-day pack walk Mt Jagungal, one of the “biggies” at over 2000m. A beautiful campsite on a high knoll and surrounded by Snow gums. Day 1 - Walk to campsite. Day 2 - Climb Jagungal with daypacks. Day 3 - Walk out. Joint with Bush Club Inc. Could be cold nights at high altitude. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Jagungal 85251S and Toolong Range 85251N Limit: 8. View

27 Feb, Thu 9:24AM				Sefton to Granville along Duck Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Initally some streets and then along good paths along the Duck River to find the chook colonies on the way. View

28 Feb, Fri 9:17AM				Crossing The Blue Mountains
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
The 1813 crossing of the Blue Mountains was the expedition led by Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson and William Charles Wentworth, which became the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales by European settlers.  Mal January did not exactly follow the original route but mapped out his hiking route and led a group to cross the Blue Mountains twice.  Thanks to his generosity for permitting me to use his route, we can repeat this epic journey to cross the Blue Mountains. We are walking in reverse direction so as to take advantage of the cooler climate in upper Blue Mountains in the summer months. Autumn colours will be beautiful. We take the 8:24 Blue Mountains train every Sunday, with some exceptions. A certificate of completion will be awarded to walkers who complete all the 15 sections. If there are certain sections that you are not available, let me know. You may be able to pair up with another person to complete them on different dates. Pink Flaannel flowers seeds  need a fire and rain to germinate. We had both. Let’s see if we can find some. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

28 Feb, Fri 11:54AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 1A
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Co Leader: James Moule. RSVP essential. Following the footsteps of Mal January, we walk from Mt York to Mt Victoria. We catch train from Central at 8:17 am, arriving Katoomba at 10:36 am, ( need to change to rail bus at Springwood) giving you time for a coffee.  Then we catch 698V bus from Katoomba at 11.17 am arriving Closeburn Drive at Mt York Road at 11.54 am.  We walk to Mount York Lookout and then return to Mount Victoria Station. Walk the historic Cox’s Road and see the Historic Wells. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

28 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone 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

28 Feb, Fri 8:30AM				Red Hand Cave and Tunnel Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	500m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk from Glenbrook Station to Red Hand Cave, Tunnel Lookout and back to Glenbrook Station. Rough and slippery track, creek crossings. Location: Glenbrook Map: Glenbrook Limit: 20. View

28-29 Feb, Fri (13:00PM)-Sat (00:00AM)				South Coast Islands 8
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
Camp Friday and Saturday nights at South Durras. Leader will provide caravan park details. Saturday morning walk from South Durras to North Durras, Point Upright and past Grasshopper Island to Depot Beach. Return via the rainforest walk. Non-campers welcome. Meet at the caravan park for 9am start. Other activities may be arranged for those camping. NPWS park entry fees apply. Map: Durras 89261S View

29 Feb, Sat 8:30AM				Griffiths Trail
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This delightful circuit takes in some wonderful views of the south coast and several secluded valleys tucked in behind the coast as from such vantage points as the Cooks Nose and Illawarra lookout. Hopefully there will still be a lot of flowers out as well as many birds, with the lucky observer sighting the elusive ground parrot which lives here. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15. View

29 Feb, Sat 2:00PM				Life at the Wild Frontiers
					Branch
General Community Event
Tales from the Wollemi and the Ghost Town of Newnes by Bushexplorers Michael, Brian and Yuri - tales of history, adventures in the bush and how to access exciting, off the beaten path walks. View

29 Feb, Sat 9:00AM				Long Point – Shoalhaven River
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	460m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Long Point Lookout - Shoalhaven River - return. A big descent and climb out later, in between there's pleasant river walking and time to swim/laze/explore. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Morton NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 15. View

29 Feb, Sat 9:00AM				NPA Activities Leader Forum
					Illawarra Branch
Sam G.
(Updated Details) NPA Activities Leader Forum The leader forum will be held at Club on East, East Parade, Sutherland, from 9.00 am – 12.30 pm on Saturday, 29 February 2020.   All activities leaders are invited, as well as any member who may be thinking of becoming a leader or just wants to know more about what activities leadership involves. Members from all NPA branches are welcome.   The meeting is not a formal ‘training session’ but an opportunity for discussion on topics such as mentoring new leaders, and the shape of our Activities Program following the unprecedented bushfires across the state.   Participants may wish to join in lunch (at own expense) at the club Bistro after the meeting.   There is no cost to participants, but registration is required. Please contact Sam Garrett-Jones to register or if you have any questions. Hazards: Pokies. Location: Sutherland Limit: 30. View

29 Feb - 1 Mar, Sat-Sun				Part of Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Cancelled) 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 Cox River. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

29 Feb, Sat				Provide first aid remote situation Day 1
					Branch
General Community Event
The St John Ambulance Provide First Aid course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty. It is suitable to both people in workplaces and members of the public who want training in first aid. Provide First Aid courses offered through Scouts NSW, St John’s and Bushwalking NSW cover all the normal content, but with an outdoors slant. The course accredits participants in the HLTAID003 “Provide First Aid” unit of competency. For more information follow this link bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

29 Feb, Sat 10:10AM				Watsons Bay – Nielsen Park
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Walk via Coast and Diamond Bay. Streets, paths, ups & downs. Swim. Bus return to city. View

1 Mar, Sun 8:30AM				Clean Up Australia Day
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Meet at Gordon Station (west side) at 8:30am for a walk along Blackbutt Creek Fire trail to Fullers Bridge via pipeline and Great North Walk along Lane Cove River. We will leave rubbish bags in the park near the visitor centre. Joint walk with Bush Club. View

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