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12 Oct, 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 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: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

12-13 Oct, Sat (09:00AM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Part of Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
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. Good introduction to full pack walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

14 Oct, Mon 9:00AM				Maitland Bay Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	365m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Palm Beach ferry at 9am to Wagstaffe, Box Head, Putty Beach (Kilcare), Maitland Bay, Marie Byles Lookout, Hardys Bay, Pretty Beach, Wagstaffe. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Bouddi NP and Central Coast Map: CMA Broken Bay Limit: 15. View

14 Oct, Mon 9:29AM				Medlow Bath to Grand Canyon
		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Old coach road to Grand Canyon from Medlow Bath. A lot of trail and road walking. A few awkward moves on descent into Grand Canyon. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

15 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Barren Grounds Flying Fox & Cooks Nose
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley. The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout, a wonderful lunch spot. On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views. Rough track often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

15 Oct, Tue 10:48AM				Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Streets, paths, ups & downs, steps, hopefully lots of wildflowers blooming. Bus return to Miranda, coffee at Miranda, train to city. View

15 Oct, Tue 9:31AM				Kincumber Mountain RR
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
From the start a very long & steep challenging climb up to the top of the mountain, other steep climbs & descents. A natural bushland area. Lunch at Honemans Rock picnic area (TANK Water Only - NOT for DRINKING) fire trails, slippery surfaces, steps, rough bushtracks. Finish at Erina for a bus return to Gosford Station. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

16 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Cowan to Brooklyn
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	650m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Lots of nice ups and downs and even some wildflowers to enjoy along the way. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Limit: 12. View

16 Oct, Wed				Delights of Narrowneck
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	500m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Visit Diamond Falls on a short return walk for a spectacular view of the falls and cliff line. Continue to Castle Head Lookout and other un-named lookouts. Finish with an out and back course to Redledge Pass on narrow exposed ledges. Great views throughout this walk. Cliff edges, narrow exposed ledges. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N View

16-24 Oct, Wed-Thu				Mornington Peninsula
Grade:4/6					Sydney Branch
Tony T.
Nine days of walking the 100 km Mornington Peninsula Walk. A series of day walks based on shared cabin accommodation in Rosebud. Walks are from five to six hours per day. Walks will vary from grade 1-4. 9-17 km. Make own transport arrangements; some car shuttles will be required. Limit: 25. View

16 Oct, Wed 9:30AM				Tempe to Tempe
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW. Ramble 3 km. Options to extend. View

17 Oct, Thu 9:25AM				Wollstonecraft – Milsons Point
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
(Leader Changed) Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Milsons Point. Urban bush and parks with many steps over the day, both up and down. Coffee at Milsons Point, train return to city. View

18 Oct, Fri 9:29AM				Medlow Bath Wander
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Wander various tracks at Medlow Bath including parts of Valley Farm Track and Wonderland Track. Expect a number of out and back or down and up sections. Variable steps and some exposure. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

19 Oct, Sat 10:00AM				Meadowbank Wharf – Bicentennial Park – Concord West
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sandra C.
Walk part 2 of 6 parts. Walk the historic John Whitton Bridge (1886), Rhodes foreshore path by Homebush Bay to Bicentennial Park. Mainly flat walking with close river views. Water available and dropout points. Coffee options. Train return from Concord West. Joint walk with WEA Ramblers. View

19-20 Oct, Sat (08:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Water Race Creek to Shoalhaven River
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A fantastic return walk along the beautiful Water Race Creek with a superb 100 metre waterfall amongst its highlights. Add to this a wonderful campsite next to the Shoalhaven River where the wiley fisherman may catch bass or trout plus a campfire to sit around and yarn under the starry sky. Some rock scrambling along the creek. Location: Morton NP Map: Touga 89283S and Nerriga 89274N Limit: 15. View

20 Oct, Sun 8:16AM				Great North Walk: Section 5
Grade:4/6		Length	17km	730m	Southern Sydney Branch
Angelo E.
Mt Kuring-gai to Cowan. Ridge tops, grasslands, creek crossings and spectacular views are all part of this walk as it ventures from the ridge above Berowra Creek down to water level and back up again. Conserve your energy for the steep sections between Berowra Waters and Cowan. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 15. View

21 Oct, Mon 9:12AM				Wentworth Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	480m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Darwins Walk to Wentworth Falls, Slacks Stairs, Wentworth Pass, Valley of the Waters, Fletcher St, Falls Road back to the station. Lots of steps. Wet rocks in places. Old timber boardwalk is uneven. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

22 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Basin View to Huskisson Bike (Road/Mtn)
Grade:2/6		Length	40km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
From Basin View boat ramp, mainly on cycleway to St Georges Basin, along foreshore track to Sanctuary Pt. Cycleway again to Huskisson. Return on cycleways and roads. Swim possible if hot. Depending on participants there are longer variations with some fire trail riding. Map: Shoalhaven Cycleways View

22 Oct, Tue 9:16AM				Cromer Heights
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Cromer via Beacon Hill, Red Hill & Cromer Heights. Steep sections, bushtracks, fire trails (rough & eroded - possible pools of water across). Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Wynyard Station (via Dee Why, Pittwater Rd.) View

22 Oct, Tue				Helensburgh Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
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. Backtrack and follow the Hacking River Fire trail and cross the river. Follow the Karingal and Red Cedar Tracks and return across the river. Ascend a short off-track section to pick up a variety of tracks back to Helensburgh Station. River crossings, steep edges. Location: Garrawarra State Conservation Area Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S View

22 Oct, Tue 10:06AM				Lane Cove NP – West Side
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Walk from Riverview Picnic area along the West (easier) side of the River to finish at Ryde Road for coffee at Eden Gardens. Bus return. View

22 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the escarpment
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Leader Changed) This walk is along the first part of the Bonnum Pic Track. Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment. Wildflowers are prolific and the view spectacular. Walk starts at Wanganderry Fire Trail yards. Steep rough track slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Nattai NP View

23 Oct, Wed 9:30AM				Bondi Beach Area
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW. Ramble 3 km. Options to extend. View

23 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Tabourie Lake Loop
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
From beach car park south, follow lake foreshore and River Road to highway. Walk north along shared pathway, cross the lake before accessing Wairo Beach. Head south along beach to return to cars. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

25-28 Oct, Fri (08:00AM)-Mon (16:00PM)				Bushwalkers Resort Full Pack Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	800m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Full pack walk to the famed “bushwalkers resort” in the rugged upper Kowmung River, then two wonderful days to chill out at the best bush campsite in the Blue Mountains with nice side trips. The final day is a full pack walk back up the hill to the cars (sigh!). A walk that is short in distance but rugged in nature. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

25 Oct, Fri				Newnes Balcony and Daves Pass
Grade:5/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk in Capertee Gorge, then climb out to the north at about GR 397 243, then explore the amazing Newnes Balcony between two cliff lines, starting at GR 400 240 and going east. Retrace our steps to a pass to the tops, traverse north east and use Daves Pass to come down at the Newnes Hotel. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

26 Oct, Sat				From Heaven to Hell and Back
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Ben Bullen State Forest, part of the Gardens of Stone region, 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. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. This walk includes a visit to the stunning Hall of Elrond. All off-track, scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

26 Oct, Sat 8:30AM				Temple of Doom and Lost Arc Point
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Come and see why the superb pagoda formations that comprise the Temple of Doom and Lost Arc Point plus all the surrounding area must be protected in a greater Gardens of Stone National Park.This is a wild area that must be preserved for future generations. On the way back from the TOD we have a brief look at Blackfellows Cave. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 15. View

26 Oct, Sat 9:15AM				Wild flowers, limestone cave, waterfalls walk
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Sydney Branch
Esther
I would call it a good walk if it has any of the three features of this walk... wildflowers, limestone cave and waterfalls. This route is courtesy  of Faye and Brian Everingham. I joined their walk on 2 October. We walked along Forest Path and Lady Carrington Drive to Palona Creek, then we walked Walumurra Track along Bola Creek and return to the car. We saw 4 species of orchids, many gymea lilies at eye level and other wildflowers. There were waterfalls to delight. We walked along the tall turpentine trees adorned Bola Creek and visited the beautiful limestone cave. We also climbed a 300 meters hill to a sandstone overhang to enhance our fitness. All that was accompanied by an amazing bird chorus. We also saw a pair of suicidal Superb Lyrebird as we drove to the walk! This walk is 3 weeks later. We’ll find out what’s there.  Graeme Bradburn will be there to help us identify the orchids and he might surprise us by taking us to other nearby areas for orchid sightings. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings Location: Royal National Park Map: Heathcote Limit: 10. View

27 Oct, 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

27 Oct, Sun 9:00AM				Gymea Fair
					Southern Sydney Branch
Gary S.
Gary Schoer will be at a stall to be shared with Sutherland Shire Environment Centre. The Branch will be supporting the gathering of signatures on a petition related to water losses in our drinking water catchments caused by long-wall coal mining and promoting memberships and our bushwalking program. View

27 Oct, Sun 8:40AM				The Great North Walk: Section 6
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	650m	Southern Sydney Branch
Hugh H.
Cowan to Brooklyn. This is a popular section of the Great North Walk, with scenery ranging from foreshore to ridge top lookouts. We will follow the Great North Walk from Cowan Station down to the picturesque Jerusalem Bay, then climb up over a series of ridges before descending into Brooklyn. This walk is a great one-way trip from station to station with numerous water views, including a circumnavigation of Brooklyn Dam whilst enjoying a wonderful diversity of flora along the way. Slippery sections. Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 15. View

28 Oct, Mon 9:12AM				Wentworth Falls to Leura
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk from Wentworth Falls to Edinburgh Castle Rock, Lillians Bridge, behind Fairmont Resort, Pool of Siloam, Lyrebird Dell to Leura. Steps, some steep rough parts. Map: Katoomba 89301S View

29 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Balmain to Circular Quay
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
The first/last leg of the Harbour Circle Walk with short detours in Balmain, Pyrmont, and The Rocks/Barangaroo as time permits. Fully paved with plenty of steps, coffee stops, public amenities and a touch of Sydney’s history. Return from Circular Quay Station to catch 4:01pm train from Central. Paved paths, steps, coffee shops. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

29 Oct, Tue 11:00AM				Penrith – Emu Plains – Penrith Via Nepean River Reserves
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Cross Nepean River on the new Yandhai Nepean Crossing (opened 28 October 2018) then walk both sides of the Nepean River and bus return to Penrith for coffee. Drop out points possible. Streets, parks, cycleway, ups & downs. Train return to city. View

29 Oct, Tue 9:19AM				Woronora River
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Sutherland Station, via Loftus & Forbes Creeks, reserves & Woronora Bridge. Steep sections, fire trails, creek crossings, slippery surfaces, steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

30 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Berowra to Kuring-gai
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	550m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Another delightful walk on the north side. Relax along the waters of Apple Tree Bay and Cowan Water before returning to the station. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Map: Hornsby 91304S and Cowan 91304N View

30 Oct, Wed 9:25AM				Glenbrook to Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
(Date Changed) Walk from Glenbrook Station to Red Hands Cave and return. No need to contact leader. Some steep sections, a little rock scrambling, ups and downs, and some street walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP View

30 Oct, Wed 8:00AM				South Coast Islands Paddle 5
		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Lake Conjola Islands. Launch at the end of Lake Conjola Entrance Road (through the caravan park), explore Chinamans, Princess and Conjola Islands, Berringer Lake and, if the entrance is open, Pattimores Lagoon. View

31 Oct, Thu 10:22AM				Coogee – Sculpture By The Sea – Bondi Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
An easy paced walk through magnificent ocean views and fabulous sculptures (this may be the last year Sculpture By The Sea is held in this location). Some stairs, ups and downs. Coffee at Bondi Beach, bus return to city. View

31 Oct, Thu 9:00AM				Wises Track
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
The walk has some fascinating bits off the track and we will explore some of those areas as well as the extension along the Karani Ridge. Pace will be slow as we poke our noses into places and get off the beaten track Be ready for some thick vegetation on occasions Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

1 Nov, Fri 9:03AM				Waterfalls Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Bandula G.
We walk from Lawson station to Hazelbrook Station via South Lawson Fire trail, Adelina Falls, Junction Falls, Federal Falls, Cataract Falls, Terrace Falls, Victor Falls and Bedford Creek. Mostly shady. Slippery sections. Limit: 15. View

2 Nov, Sat 11:00AM				Barrington Tops NP 50th Anniversary Celebrations
					Branch
General Community Event
Please join us in celebrating the past, present and future of this remarkable, ancient landscape. Please arrive by 11am for light refreshments before the official event begins at 11:30am. Join a free guided tour of Polblue Swamp Walk from 2pm, or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounds. Please bring your own picnic lunch. Families are welcome—there’ll be plenty to keep the kids busy. Please note: The weather can change rapidly in Barrington Tops so please come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear. Please RSVP by 6 October by email Ibi.Zsiros@environment.nsw.gov.au or phone Ibi Zsiros on 02 4927 3275. View

2 Nov, Sat 8:30AM				Croobyar – Kingiman Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
32009
The walk will go from Croobyar Road up an unnamed steep (and not on the map) fire trail to the Kingiman road, then on a track around an unnamed peak and up the ridge to the peak(off track) and back to the Mt Kingiman Road, down the hill on Turpentine Road back to Croobyar. About 11km with a climb of about 300m. Short and sharp, bring morning tea, but back in time for lunch. View

2 Nov, Sat 9:00AM				Evans Crown Nature Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Evans Crown Nature Reserve has some of the most impressive boulder formations you're ever likely to see and on this trip I plan to explore as many of these outcrops as possible with forays north and south of Crown Rock. At this time of year the wattle and various other native plants should also be in full bloom which makes for a colourful walk! Rock scrambling. Map: Tarana 88301N Limit: 15. View

2-3 Nov, Sat-Sun				Mt Canobla and Mt Gundangaroo Traverse to St Johns Point
Grade:6/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Cancelled due to nearby fire and smoke risks. A 2-day pack walk. Numbers are strictly limited. Private property access is required. Day 1 - Park near Canobla Gap and ascend Mount Canobla on a razor blade spur. Continue to Mt Gundangaroo and camp near the trig. Water was found in a nearby gully. Day 2 – Walk to St Johns Point, then descend to Canobla Gap Trail and walk back to the cars. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Glen Alice 89314N View

3 Nov, Sun 9:30AM				Berrara Creek Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Jim G.
Circuit walk from North Bendalong to Berrara, including creek, waterfall, forest and Monument Beach. Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

3 Nov, Sun 8:20AM				The Great North Walk: Section 7
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	665m	Southern Sydney Branch
Angelo E.
Essential to RSVP. Patonga to Wondabyne. This walk explores some grand views, pleasant cascades, varied bushland and remote areas of Brisbane Waters National Park. From Patonga you will walk up the ridge and take a short side trip to enjoy the wonderful views from Warrah Lookout, before following a series of dirt roads and management trails to Patonga Creek in the heart of the national park. The walk then leads along a mix of trails and tracks mostly passing Mt Wondabyne, a worthwhile side trip, before crossing a few gullies with cool creeks and cascades. Past Myron Brook you will walk back down the waters edge at the remote and unique Wondabyne Train Station. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Central Coast Limit: 12. View

4 Nov, Mon 9:00AM				Blue Gum Swamp
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Shaws Ridge and Blue Gum Swamp Trails. Loose surface on trails. Location: Winmalee Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

5 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Jellore
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
(Cancelled) Mt Jellore is an outstanding landmark in the Southern Highlands. The walk follows a fire trail through private property to Mt Jellore. The final 150 metres are very steep and give access to a trig point. A little further on there are spectacular views. Return by the same route. Very steep and rough track, unfenced lookout. Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 15. View

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