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28 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Valley of the Waters Circuit. Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	530m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) There are few walks within the Blue Mountains that can be claimed to be as classic a walk as the Valley of the Waters Circuit starting and finishing at the Conservation Hut and passing many waterfalls including Empress, Sylvia, Brittania, Vera, Hippocrene and several others on our journey. Superb views, lush rainforest and an impressive trackwork system all make up for a wonderful days' outing! Lots of steps and some rock hopping down along Jamison Creek. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

29 Mar, Sun 8:30AM				Steamers Beach – Blacks Waterhole Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
(Cancelled) Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Circuit walk through forests and heathland visiting Steamers Beach, Brooks Lookout, Blacks Waterhole, Blacks Harbour and Kittys Beach. Fee payable per car into Booderee NP. Meet leader at entrance car park. Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

30 Mar, Mon 10:10AM				Ropes Crossing to Rooty Hill
Grade:2/6		Length	14km	150m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Follow Ropes Creek through Tregear and Whalan Reserves. Follow Great West Walk to Rooty Hill Station. Location: Penrith Map: Riverstone 90301S and Prospect 90302N Limit: 20. View

31 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				Basin View to Huskisson Bike
Grade:3/6		Length	50km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
(Cancelled) Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Basin View boat ramp, mainly on cycleway to St Georges Basin, along foreshore track to Palm Beach at Sanctuary Pt for morning tea (bring your own). Cycleway, roads and fire trails via Plantation Point to Huskisson for lunch (bring your own or fish & chips!). Return on cycleways and roads, with a stop for ice cream along the way. Swim possible if hot. View

31 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				Heathcote to Karloo Pool
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	330m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) I have decided to change any walks that travel with large crowds into the city on public transport. Those heading south at that time of the day should be able to maintain distance from the masses. So let's just meander into Royal from Heathcote for a delightful morning amidst the banksias and a slow exploration along Kangaroo Creek   Location: Royal National Park Limit: 12. View

31 Mar, Tue				Katoomba Circuit, Nellies Glen and Devils Hole
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) A Katoomba circuit starting from the top of the Devils Hole including historic Lookouts and tracks. We will follow roads and paths to locate and follow the Bonny Doon Cliff Track. Continuing on we descend Nellies Glen and follow the Six Foot Track. Branching off from the main track we finish with a relaxed ascent through the spectacular Devils Hole. Cliff edges, possible wet slippery conditions. Map: Katoomba 89301S View

31 Mar, Tue 9:10AM				Macquarie Park – Turramurra
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Walk via Browns Waterhole, Lane Cove River, then to Sth Turramurra, Sheldon Forest to Turramurra Station. Steep sections, with hard climbs & steps, creek crossings, fire trails, bushtracks, streets. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

31 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge
		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Cancelled) Medium walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and on to See Thru Pool then Mermaids Pool. Matilda Track to lookout for lunch. Optional HARD walk for extension down Rosies Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge. Limit 12 for the optional gorge extension. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Map: Picton 90294S and Bargo 90293N Limit: 20. View

31 Mar, Tue 10:14AM				Windsor Exploration
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Gail S.
(Cancelled) Very easy, nearly all flat. Morning tea stop, then some history and walk to Deerubbin Park along river to bridge, George Street. Lunch at The Terrace. Museum visit. After coffee stop, walk back to Windsor Station for train return to city (every 30 mins). View

1 Apr, Wed 9:30AM				Bondi Junction to Beach
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Options to extend. View

1 Apr, Wed 9:00AM				Ulladulla Headland & Rockshelf
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
(Cancelled) Walk east on the track around the headland to the lighthouse and continue along the cliff-top track until we reach the steps down to the rock shelf. Return to car park via the rock shelf and stairs. Wear shoes that you are willing to get wet. Coffee in Ulladulla. View

2 Apr, Thu 10:37AM				Beaumont Hills – Smalls Creek – Rouse Hill
Grade:2/6		Length	5.2km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) This is a continuation of the walk on Tuesday 26 Nov 2019. Streets, parks, cycleways, ups and downs, 1 climb (which we will take slowly), lovely bush, mostly following Smalls Creek. Bus return to Rouse Hill, coffee at Rouse Hill, Metro return to Epping/Chatswood, train return to city. View

2 Apr, Thu				Helensburgh Short Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) Commence with a short steep climb from the station followed with a gradual descent on a variety of un-named tracks to the Hacking River. After a break we will backtrack and follow the Hacking River fire trail and cross the Hacking. We then follow the Red Cedar Circuit and cross back over the river. Now we ascend a short off-track section to pick up a variety of tracks leading back to Helensburgh Station. River crossings, cliff edges, loose stones. Location: Garrawarra State Conservation Area Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S View

3 Apr, Fri				Flying Carpet to Michelangelo Cave via Koan Pass
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Park one car at GR 423 131 off Glowworm Tunnel Road and another car at GR 415 150. From the second car, descend The Gurgler and visit the Flying Carpet. Walk back underneath the cliff line to Koan Cave, then continue south via Koan Pass and above the cliff line, all the way to Michelangelo Cave. Visit Michaels Chair and re-connect with the first car. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

3 Apr, Fri 9:03AM				North Lawson Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Echo Bluff, Frederica Falls, Lawson Swamp and Sunset Rock. Trail with loose surface. Sections of rough steep track. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

4 Apr, Sat 10:30AM				Manly – Shelly Beach – Collins Beach – Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
(Cancelled) Paths and park trails, one long up and one long down stretch. Lunch at Little Manly Cove. Coffee in Manly, ferry return to city. View

4-5 Apr, Sat-Sun				South Coast Islands – Clyde Estuary
					Milton Branch
Mike J.
(Cancelled) Led by Mike Jefferis, Helen Moody. We plan a camping weekend at Batehaven, a Saturday paddle around islands in the Clyde River; and on Sunday we will do a walk past and/or a boat trip with snorkeling to Snapper and Tollgate Islands. We are waiting on detailed costings on this, and will supply details in due course. If all else fails there will be the Saturday paddle and a coast walk on the Sunday. People can camp or travel to one or other or both. PFD compulsory. View

4 Apr, Sat				Valley of the Dinosaurs and Ultimate Slot
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Find out for yourself why this unique area must be protected for future generations. Park on the road from Mount Airly to Genowlan Trig where there is suitable space. Walk up the road to the top of the plateau and then take the road to Genowlan Trig. Leave this road at about GR 253 320 and head east to the top, southern end of the Valley of the Dinosaurs. We will then proceed down the valley stopping to explore as many slots as possible on both sides. Next, visit the Ultimate Slot and then return to the road and to the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

4 Apr, Sat 9:46AM				Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
(Cancelled) Edinburgh Castle Rock, Moya & Gladstone LOs, Wentworth Pass, Undercliff, Overcliff Tracks. From station to West St, Edinburgh Castle Rock, Lillians Bridge, optional side trip to Moya Point and Gladstone L/Os,  up to Consoc Hut, down to Wentworth Pass, Slacks Stairs, Undercliff and Overcliff walks, exit via Pipeline Track to station. Variable distance depending on the choice of sidetracks. Possible rough paths after the February rain. Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 20. View

5 Apr, Sun				Highlights of Waterfall
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	375m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) Circuit walk to include Mt Westmacott, Lake Toolooma, Kingfisher Pool and the Bullawarring and Mooray tracks. Good views of Heathcote NP. River crossings, possible wet slippery conditions. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Appin 90291S and Campbelltown 90291N View

5 Apr, Sun 9:45AM				Patonga to Wondabyne Station
		Length	20km		Branch
David.S
(Cancelled) Come join the Greens Bushwalking Club for this opportunity to enjoy our wonderful National Park. A 20 km extremely hard walk, takes 5 hours. Bring sensible shoes, sunscreen, hat, at least 2 litres of water per person and lunch. Note that RSVP is compulsory via the link. Any questions please contact Kym on 9230 3030 or kym.chapple@parliament.nsw.gov.au. View

6 Apr, Mon 10:00AM				Rooty Hill to Marayong
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	140m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Morning tea at The Rooty Hill. Visit Nurragingy Reserve and follow Eastern Creek north through Western Sydney Parklands. After crossing Quakers Hill Pkwy we follow Breakfast Creek to Marayong Station. Map: Prospect 90302N and Riverstone 90301S Limit: 20. View

6 Apr, Mon 8:50AM				Taronga Park Zoo to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	200m	Sydney Branch
Carole
(Cancelled) Taronga Park Zoo wharf, Bradleys Head, Chowder Bay, Balmoral, Chinamans Beach, Clontarf, Dobroyd Head, Manly. Low tide at 1pm will allow us to walk from Balmoral around the rocks to Chinamans Beach. Some rock hopping. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Walking Coastal Sydney Limit: 15. View

7 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				North Sydney – Milsons Point
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Gail S.
(Cancelled) North Sydney Station - Watt Park - Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden - Milsons Point Wharf. Streets, parks, ups and downs, steps, tracks. Explore Wendy’s Garden. Location: Lavender Bay View

7 Apr, Tue 7:30PM				Sharks
					Branch
General Community Event
(Cancelled) Prof Culum Brown will talk about his research studying shark movements and behaviour. He will provide evidence about the reality of shark bites as opposed to the fictions presented by the media and politicians. What is the real risk and should we be worried about it? Culum is at the School of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University. His main field of study is the behavioural ecology of fishes with a special interest in fish learning and memory. View

7 Apr, Tue 10:40AM				South Coast
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Coastal walk to Kiama via headlands & beaches (waterways may be across & open to the sea) and some rock walking (slippery surfaces). Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Train return to Central Station. View

7 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Three views+1 Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
(Cancelled) Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest and heath country. Four separate cliff edge sites have dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. Unfenced cliffs, unstable sandstone edges. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 20. View

8 Apr, Wed 9:30AM				Randwich to Coogee Beach
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Options to extend. View

8 Apr, Wed 9:02AM				Taronga to Balmoral
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
(Cancelled) Taronga to Balmoral via Middle Head. Sydney Harbour tracks, steps. Walk from Taronga Wharf to Balmoral Beach via military fortifications at Middle Head. Beautiful views through to the Heads. Possible swim. View

8 Apr, Wed 11:45AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Mal
(Cancelled) Get together for Monday walkers who might be out of action, slowing down or just want to sit and chat. Lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, 90 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. View

9-13 Apr, Thu (08:00AM)-Mon (12:00PM)				Warrumbungle National Park
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) Without a doubt, Warrumbungle National Park is one of my favourite places to walk and enjoy nature. On this trip, I will take you to a few of the wilder locations within the park that aren't often visited as well as plenty of the fantastic regular walks which make this park justifiably famous. With hot showers and good amenities isn't it time you experienced the wonderful Warrumbungles! Interested people can come for 4/5 or 6 days. Some off-track walking. Limit: 20. View

9 Apr, Thu 10:10AM				Watsons Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
(Cancelled) Watsons Bay - Hornby Lighthouse - The Gap - Watsons Bay. An easy paced walk in the Sydney Harbour NP to South Head and then walk over The Gap overlooking the Tasman Sea. Coffee at the Watsons Bay Tea Gardens Café. Bus or ferry return to city. Location: Sydney Harbour NP View

10 Apr, Fri				Glen Trig
Grade:6/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Early start. From the Glen Davis Camping Ground, climb to the top of Glen Trig via the canyon route. Return the same way. Stunning views of the Wolgan and Capertee Valleys. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Morgan 89311S and Gospers Mountain 89311N View

10 Apr, Fri 8:25AM				Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) From the station to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return via Link Track to Campfire Creek. Creek areas can be slippery. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

11 Apr, Sat 10:17AM				Carlingford – West Ryde
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) Carlingford - Terrys Creek Track - Eastwood - Denistone - West Ryde. Streets, parks, tracks, ups and downs, steps, views, Blue Gum High Forest, some interesting signs on the way. Drop out points available. Coffee at West Ryde, train / bus return to city. View

13 Apr, Mon 10:00AM				Marayong to Toongabbie
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	100m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Morning tea at Marayong Oval. Bathroom stop at Blacktown before finding a park for lunch closer to Seven Hills. Follow the Great West Walk to Toongabbie Station. Map: Prospect 90302N and Riverstone 90301S Limit: 20. View

14 Apr, Tue 9:16AM				Carss Park
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Walk to Oakley Station via streets reserves/parks & some bush tracks with uneven surfaces, steep sections, steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

14 Apr, Tue 10:02AM				Como – Oatley
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Macarthur Branch
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C.
(Cancelled) Como - Oatley via Como Pleasure Grounds, Como Bridge & Oatley Pleasure Grounds. Water views. Fairly level reserve walking, streets, ups and downs, sealed pathways, steps, uneven surfaces. Some surfaces may be slippery after rain. One short steep decline and incline. Coffee at Oatley, train return from Oatley. Option: A fairly level Grade 1 walk of around 5km avoiding steep decline and incline into Oatley Pleasure Grounds by walking directly from Como Bridge to the park opposite Oatley Station for lunch - no leader between Como Bridge and Oatley Station (follows one sealed path through reserve parallel with busy street). View

14 Apr, Tue 9:00AM				Engadine to Audley
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) Skipping the inner city commute once more but if walkers wish to travel against the flow the walk begins at Engadine station and we will walk down to Audley before returning the same way Location: Royal National Park Limit: 12. View

14 Apr, Tue 8:00AM				Lake Illawarra Bike (Road/Mtn)
Grade:2/6		Length	40km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
(Cancelled) Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Darcy Dunster Reserve on shore of Macquarie Rivulet (turn L off Princes Hwy into Illawarra Hwy, then first R) we circumnavigate Lake Illawarra, mainly on off-road cycleways. Several short on-road sections have wide shoulders. Lunch at Windang, with a diversion to lake entrance. Map: Illawarra Cycleways View

14 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Patons Fire Trail
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
Darryl W.
(Cancelled) Patons Fire Trail meanders through forest to a lookout over Bundanoon Creek. Return by the same route. Rough track, steep section, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Meryla SF Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 30. View

15-20 Apr, Wed-Mon				Central Coast
					Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) Over three days cycle North Entrance to Tuggerah (42km), Norah Head to North Lakes (40km), around Lake Macquarie and the Fernleigh Track from Belmont to Adamstown (48km). On day 4 two coastal walks in the Wyrrabalong National Park – total distance 15km. Grade 2. All cycles are on bitumen cycle paths suitable for road bikes, hybrid or mountain bikes. There will be occasional road riding, mostly on quiet streets. Accommodation will be at the Budgewoi Holiday Park. Own transport required as we will need to drive to activities. For itinerary and more information contact Adrian Jones. Limit: 12. View

15 Apr, Wed 9:30AM				Glebe Point to Fish Markets
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Options to extend. View

15 Apr, Wed 9:00AM				Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
(Cancelled) See the advancing growth of the forest after the mid-2019 fire, hopefully providing some encouragement for the wider forest areas. The walk will extend towards Stony Creek at Kings Point. And is a great opportunity to view the transition from black to green. Something in it for everyone! Coffee afterwards. View

16 Apr, Thu 10:06AM				Middle Cove – Castlecrag
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sophie A.
(Cancelled) Middle Cove - Castlecrag via Harold Reid Reserve, Sugarloaf Track. Lovely bush views, good track with steps up and down. Walk back to Castlecrag. Bus return. View

17 Apr, Fri 8:50AM				Victory Track
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Victory Track, Numantia Creek to Numantia Falls, then walk to Springwood Station via Sassafras Gully Rd. Some steep sections. Track rough at times. Creek crossings. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

18 Apr, Sat 10:22AM				Botany Cemetery – La Perouse + Fran’s Farewell
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C.
(Cancelled) Co-led with Dianne Edmonds. Explore historic cemetery then through coastal reserves to La Perouse. Lunch: Fran’s annual farewell at Danny’s Fish’N’Chips or bring your own lunch. Bus return to city. View

18 Apr, Sat 9:00AM				Katoomba Cliff Tops
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
(Cancelled) From Katoomba Station, walk down to Furber Stairs, across the Federal Pass up to Kiah Lookout (at Solitary Restaurant), and along the PH Cliff Track to Leura Falls, Pool of Siloam, continue on upper tracks as far we wish, maximum to Sublime Point (on tracks). More ups and downs than one might think and excellent views that aren't available when lower down. Variable distance depending on exit choice, max 14 km. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

19 Apr, Sun 8:00AM				Honeymoon Bay to Target Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
(Cancelled) Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Visit a number of secluded beaches on the northern headland of Jervis Bay. Walk from Honeymoon Bay to Target Beach (on track). Stay here for swim/picnic or visit the wreck of the St Martin de Porres at the base of Longnose Point. Optional off-track/rock hopping on to Little Target Beach and possibly beyond to Boat Harbour. Plenty of time for any number of swims if the weather is right. Grade 3: Easy/medium with optional Grade 4: Medium/hard extension. Map: Currarong 90271N Limit: 12. View

20 Apr, Mon 9:55AM				Toongabbie to Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	110m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Morning tea nearby at Ron Hill Park. Follow Toongabbie Creek along the Great West Walk to Parramatta. Map: Parramatta and Prospect 90302N Limit: 20. View

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