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1 Sep, Sun 9:00AM				Termeil SF
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
From opposite River Road at Tabourie follow bush tracks to upper reaches of Lemon Tree Creek Road before returning to vehicles via alternate tracks and roads. Mostly a loop walk. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

1 Sep, Sun 9:06AM				The Great North Walk: Section 2
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	400m	Sydney Branch
Esther
This is an identical walk to Saturday 31/8. Walk one day or both days. Today we walk from North Ryde to Thornleigh. It's a beautiful bushwalk along the Lane Cove River, somewhat rocky but generally good track, ending with a steep climb to Thornleigh Station at the end. There are 5 mild creek crossings. Beautiful sandstone caves, magestic gum trees and grass trees are there to welcome you. The track is adorned with wildflowers: Boronia, wattles, rice flowers, grevillea and more. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Map: Lane Cove Limit: 15. View

2 Sep, Mon 8:55AM				Murphys Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Explore rock formations along Murphys Trail including Linda Rock. Visit Murphys Glen then take Turpentine Track and Murphys Trail back to Woodford. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

3 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				Brown Mountain
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	420m	Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve is on the top of Mt Cambewarra. A rough fire trail leads out to a trig point overlooking Kangaroo Valley. On the return, a side track leads out to Brown Mountain with lookout over the coast. Aboriginal rubbings are seen on both tracks. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges. Slippery after rain. Location: Cambewarra Range NR Map: Berry 90283N Limit: 20. View

3 Sep, Tue 9:11AM				Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
This is a Grade 4 walk (all on tracks), walk from Mount Kuring-gai Station via Apple Tree Bay & Bobbin Head to Mount Colah Station. A long steep descent on a very rough, rocky & eroded bush tracks with unstable edges, slippery surfaces, steps & long climbs. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

3 Sep, Tue 11:00AM				Ku-Ring-Gai Wildflower Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Roads, paths, tracks, ups & downs, hopefully wildflowers. Bus return to Gordon Station, coffee at Gordon, train to city. View

4 Sep, Wed 9:00AM				Engadine to Audley and return
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	180m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Some delightful ridge walking with a nice return climb to and out of Kangaroo Creek. There should be lots of wildflowers to enjoy. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

4 Sep, Wed 9:30AM				Forest Lodge to Glebe
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
(WOW) Ramble from Forest Lodge to Glebe. View

4 Sep, Wed 7:30AM				South Coast Islands Paddle 4
		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
Sussex inlet to Oaky Island. Launch from Sussex inlet and paddle into St Georges Basin for morning tea at Oaky Island then paddle down the inlet to the entrance. Return after lunch. Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

5 Sep, Thu 10:55AM				Dora Creek
Grade:1/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Walk along northern side of Dora Creek to confluence with Lake Macquarie and return. Coffee at Dora Creek, train return to Sydney. View

6-16 Sep, Fri (07:00AM)-Mon (16:00PM)				Fraser Island Great Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	76km		Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Fully Booked) Steal some time off in September 2019. We walk the length of the Great Walk on the Fraser Island at a leisurely pace taking 8 days. We will have two food drops on the way and so the packs will not be too heavy. A lovely walk with a variety of vegetation and scenery, beautiful lakes, and spectacular sand dunes. The tall trees in the Valley of the Giants are a must to see! Spaces strictly limited because of transport requirements along the beaches of Fraser Island. Limit: 13. View

6 Sep, Fri 8:51AM				Ruined Castle
Grade:4/6		Length	18km	950m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Bandula G.
Katoomba Station to Ruined Castle via Scenic World, Golden Steps and back to Katoomba Station. On the return trip, there will be the option to take the bus from Scenic World back to the station, reducing the walk by 3 km. Steep, slippery and rough sections, stairs. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

6 Sep, Fri 8:51AM				Submarine Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk to Submarine Rock for views over Wollangambe River and the rugged Wollemi NP. Location: Bell Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 15. View

7 Sep, Sat 9:58AM				Hunters Hill – Kelly’s Bush – Hunters Hill
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
Easy paced walk with Harbour views and bushland. We will take our time on some steep steps. Coffee at Hunters Hill, bus return to city. View

7 Sep, Sat 8:30AM				Illawarra Escarpment
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Jennifer M.
Walk on tracks and fire trails from Mt Kembla Lookout to 3 locations - Mt Kembla Summit, Ring Track and Ridge Track. Forest and coastal views. Location: Mount Kembla- Wollongong Limit: 16. View

8 Sep, Sun 8:47AM				The Great North Walk: Section 3
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
From Thornleigh to Hornsby. Starting at Thornleigh Station we walk through suburban streets for a short while before diving into the bush at the southern end of Berowra Valley Regional Park. Soon after visiting the site of the historic Zig Zag railway we start wandering through the Berowra Creek Valley, passing a few cascading creeks. The track undulates along the side of the valley visiting a range of environments from moist fern forest to the drier grass tree and eucalypt forests of the ridge. There is a short side trip to visit the Westleigh engravings and a chance to pop down to fishponds, before climbing up the depression era stone steps to Hornsby Station. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Mt Kuring-gai Map: Mt Kuring-gai and Hornsby 91304S Limit: 15. View

8 Sep, Sun				Waterfall to Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
A classic walk in the Royal. Waterfall Station to Heathcote Station via Uloola Falls and Karloo Pool. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the 'Gong - combined limit applies so book early. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 16. View

9 Sep, Mon 8:46AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood via Numantia Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	340m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
Walking from Faulconbridge on the Victory Track to Numantia Creek and Numantia Falls, to Sassafras Gully and back to Springwood. Some rough sections of track, with stairs and slippery creek crossings. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

9 Sep, Mon 8:42AM				Lost World
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	600m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Martins Lookout, Kings Link Trail, Bunyan Lookout, Lost World. Returning to Springwood Station via Martins Lookout and then streets. Creek crossings of Glenbrook Creek could be slippery. Many steep and rough sections. Location: Springwood Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

9 Sep, Mon				Narrabeen Circuit Walk to Moon Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	165m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Narrabeen Tramshed bus stop, Deep Creek, Slippery Dip Fire trail, Moon Rock, Model plane Aerodrome, Road to nowhere Track, Deep Creek. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Northern beaches Map: CMA Mona Vale and Hornsby 91304S Limit: 15. View

10 Sep, Tue 9:28AM				Mount Annan Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
A circuit walk of surrounding areas & gardens via roads & tracks, hilly sections. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus return to Macarthur & Campbelltown Stations. View

10 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				The Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Pamela W.
(Leader Changed) A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Rough tracks and some steep sections. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

10 Sep, Tue 10:11AM				Toongabbie – Greystanes Creek – Prospect
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Leader Changed) Co-lead by Dianne Edmonds and Margery White in place of Theo Holla. Streets, parks, cycleways, ups and downs, lovely lakes, remnant Cumberland Forest. Possible dropout point at lunchtime. Bus return to Blacktown, coffee at Blacktown, train return to city. View

11 Sep, Wed 9:15AM				Belrose to Narrabeen
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Belrose to Narrabeen following Deep Creek, fire trails, eroded bush tracks and street walking around Narrabeen Lagoon. Waterfalls, creek crossings and varied flora. Location: Garigal NP View

11 Sep, Wed 8:00AM				Four Heads
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	300m	Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
Asgard, Thor, Valhalla and Ikara Heads. Perhaps Asgard Mine. Fantastic views into the Grose wilderness.  Joint walk with Bush Club. Some off-track walking. Location: Mt Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 12. View

11 Sep, Wed 9:30AM				Harris Park Rosehill Area
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
(WOW) Ramble Harris Park Rosehill area. View

11 Sep, Wed 9:00AM				Lemon Tree Loop
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
From the substation opposite Lemon tree Road at Tabourie, head west into Termeil State Forest and follow various tracks before reaching Lemon Tree Creek bridge. Follow the path beneath the powerlines to return to cars. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

11 Sep, 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 Highway, Emu Plains. View

13 Sep, Fri 9:35AM				Hat Hill
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Hat Hill to Bald Head. Views of Hat Hill Creek and Grose Valley. Location: Blackheath Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

14 Sep, Sat 7:30AM				Little Wobby Beach – Great North Walk – Patonga
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of my favourite walks for views and blooms in the beautiful Brisbane Water National Park. From Little Wobby Beach we walk via a system of tracks and fire trails down to the scenic Patonga. If lucky we may see some early flowering waratahs, sea eagles flying past and definitely a wealth of wildflowers. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 15. View

14 Sep, Sat 9:00AM				Mt Keira
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Walk from Byarong Park to Robertsons Lookout and return. If the new section of the Mt Keira Ring Track is open we'll go on that. Steep in parts including steps. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 15. View

14 Sep, Sat 10:13AM				Parramatta – Wisteria Gardens – Westmead
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Ramble through Parramatta Park to Cumberland Hospital Wisteria Gardens. Train return from Westmead. Coffee at Parramatta. View

15 Sep, Sun 9:00AM				Burrill Lake West Arm
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Peter F.
A very short and easy walk for a Sunday! From Lions Park to Dolphin Point Dam then West Arm of lake via bush/cycle tracks and Romney Park Rd. Return via NPWS walking track and Aboriginal Cave to Lions Park. View

15 Sep, Sun 10:30AM				Ginns Lookout
Grade:5/6		Length	5km		Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
Walk through private property to Ginns Lookout in Mimosa Rocks NP. Descend to Picnic Point Beach. Lunch at campground. Return via coastal mahogany/banksia/macrozamia forest. Difficult walk with fallen timber across ridge track. Very steep descent to beach. Location: Mimosa Rocks NP View

15 Sep, Sun 8:01AM				Middle Harbour Creek Loop via Two Creeks Track
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	400m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This walk explores Middle Harbour, Moores Creeks and Garigal National Park. You will see some great water views, sandstone caves and heritage sandstone works.  https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map--43651 Slippery sections. Location: Garigal NP Map: Garigal NP Limit: 15. View

15 Sep, Sun				Royal NP West to East
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
West to east traverse of the Royal starting at Loftus and finishing at Bundeena Ferry Terminal for the return trip by ferry and train. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 16. View

16 Sep, Mon 9:35AM				Baltzer Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Burramoko Ridge to Baltzer Lookout and views of Grose Valley and Hanging Rock. Possibility of doing the steep, rough section for a closer view of Hanging Rock. Mostly fire trail. May encounter cars up to the gate and bicycles on the trail. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 20. View

16-17 Sep, Mon-Tue				Point Nicholson
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Graham C.
Expressions of interest. High camp (water carry required) on the Red Rock cliffs with magnificent views overlooking Pantoneys Crown and the Capertee Valley on close to a full moon night. Pagodas, slots and chambers. Joint with Bush Club. Cliff edges. Mostly off-track. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 6. View

17 Sep, Tue 10:09AM				Field of Mars Wildlife Refuge
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) cancelled due to weather..... Circuit walk of Wallumatta Nature Reserve then we walk to Field of Mars Wildlife Refuge. Walk mostly downhill on bush tracks then along boardwalk to lunch spot. Hopefully lots of wildflowers out. Exit to bus stop via boardwalk and steps (uphill). Bus return to city / Macquarie Centre (coffee stop). Location: Wallumatta NR View

17 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				Griffiths Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
A circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland. A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast. There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

17 Sep, Tue 9:08AM				Royal NP
Grade:4/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
This a Grade 4 walk (all on tracks) involving rock scrambling, rough eroded tracks, steep & rocky terrain, creek crossings (can be slippery). Walk from Waterfall Station, via Uloola & Karloo Tracks & a long steep climb out to Heathcote Station. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

18 Sep, Wed				Blaxland to Glenbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	450m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Blaxland Station locate and follow Pippas Pass. Descend steep section to cross Glenbrook Creek and then ascend initially steep then gradually following a faint sometimes overgrown track to St Helena Fire Trail. Now descend along ridge to the Duck Hole. Cross Glenbrook Creek again and follow a variety of tracks and paths to Glenbrook. Cliff edges, loose rocky areas and creek crossings. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Penrith 90303N and Springwood 90304S View

18 Sep, Wed 9:30AM				Kings Cross to City
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
(WOW) Ramble from Kings Cross to city. View

19 Sep, Thu 10:09AM				Field of Mars Wildlife Refuge
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Circuit walk of Wallumatta Nature Reserve then we walk to Field of Mars Wildlife Refuge. Walk mostly downhill on bush tracks (expected to be muddy) then along boardwalk to lunch spot (only toilets on the walk). Hopefully lots of wildflowers out. Exit to bus stop via boardwalk and steps (uphill). Bus return to City / Macquarie Centre (coffee stop). Location: Wallumatta NR View

19 Sep, Thu 9:00AM				Landing Lights
Grade:1/6		Length	2km	10m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A morning photographic session in this remnant wetland near Rockdale. Limit: 10. View

20 Sep, Fri 9:55AM				Ikara Head
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Ikara Head and Girraween Cave. Cross Ikara Gully and find way up to ridge. Return to cars by trail along ridge. Steep track down to cave. Some off-track. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 15. View

21 Sep, Sat				Cycle M7
		Length	50km		Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Cycle from Casula to Rooty Hill along the M7 and return - 50kms return, we will have an enjoyable lunch at Rooty Hill Pub, then return to Casula. This is a fun and safe ride along the dedicated cycle path. View

21 Sep, Sat 10:13AM				Rydalmere Wharf – Silverwater – Rhodes
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sandra C.
Parramatta River crossing. Walk part 1 of 6 parts. Walk Silverwater and Bennelong Bridges, foreshore paths both sides of river, some suburban streets. Mainly flat walking with close river views. Water available and dropout points. Coffee options. Train return from Rhodes. Joint walk with WEA Ramblers. View

21 Sep, Sat				Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other attractions. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Unbelievable views, rock formations and pagodas. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF and Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N View

22 Sep, Sun 9:00AM				Bushwalker Track Working Bee
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Tasks to be carried during out the day under the guidance of NPWS staff. Morning tea and lunch will be eaten on the track and we will regroup at about 2:30pm for afternoon tea at the car park. Map: Tianjara 89271S View

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