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25 May, Tue 7:00PM Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meeting
Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.(Date Changed) All affiliated club members are welcome to attend Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meetings at Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt Street, Redfern, Sydney – just 7 minutes from the station, and/or online, to learn about bushwalking, share their ideas, and represent the interests of their club. During Covid-19, meetings are held online. Contact us to register for online meetings and receive the video link. Agenda:
- Chat to fellow clubs and Bushwalking NSW from 7pm
- Discussion with James McCormack (Editor of Wild Magazine) on Luxury Lodges = Wilderness Lost starts at 7:30pm. Book here for your free Zoom link
- Bushwalking NSW Inc. update at 8:40pm View

25 May, Tue 9:30AM Mt Gibraltar – Bowral/Mittagong
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  290m Southern Highlands Branch
Geoff A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Mt Gibraltar is the highest point between Sydney and Canberra.  It also has some heritage listed Trachyte quarries.  Walking tracks provide access to these sites as well as providing lookouts where on a clear day Sydney can be seen. Hazards:  Rough and steep tracks, slippery rocks, fallen trees and unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Mount Gibralter Nature Reserve
Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

25 May, Tue 11:31AM Social lunch
Grade:1/6 Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Geoffrey.L
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked) It is really difficult to meet up with hiking friends at NPA walks these days as some have become fitter as they get older.  Some have slowed down a lot.  Some just want a change of lifestyle.   So that we get to see each other and catch up, we will host a yum cha at Burwood.  Cost is about $30. RSVP to either Geoffrey or Esther (eeesee@gmail.com) RSVP essential as we need to make a booking. provide member no, mobile no and emergency contact no. View the 14 20km plus walks and take up the challenge. https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?page_id=2835&leader_id=1929 Overeating.
Location: Burwood View

26 May, Wed 8:45AM Fortress Ridge and Lockleys Pylon
Grade:4/6 Length 15km  600m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longJoint leader Sheila Walker. From Leura Station drive to Lockley Pylon trackhead, leave some cars and then drive back along Mt Hay Rd to the trackhead of the Fortress Ridge Trail to start the walk. Walk past Fortress Rock Lookout, the Cave and Waterfall to the Fortress Ridge Lookout, turn around, on the way back turn into Fortress Canyon Entry Track, cross Fortress Creek, then along an indistinct track to the Lockleys Pylon Track on to Lockleys Pylon, and then walk back to Lockley Pylon trackhead. Please contact leader via email to register, stating whether travelling by car as we need to drive to start of the walk and back. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, scrambling uphill on indistinct track and possible fallen trees across track.
Location: Leura Limit: 15. View

26 May, Wed 10:00AM Meadowbank to Parramatta
Grade:2/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Denise S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk from Meadowbank ferry wharf to Parramatta along the river. Option to finish at Rydalmere. Limit: 15. View

27 May, Thu Carramar to Bankstown Airport at Milperra
Grade:2/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Sue W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.From Carramar station we follow good paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creeks and it’s confluence with the Georges River. We finish at the intersection of Henry Lawson Drive and Milperra Road. Return by bus to Bankstown, Strathfield or Liverpool stations. Map of the area. Limit: 12. View

27 May, Thu Cycle from Wolli Creek Railway Station to Sydney Olympic Park
Grade:3/6 Length 50km Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Cycle | A cycling trip(Date Changed) Cycle from Wolli Creek Railway Station to Sydney Olympic Park, via Homebush Bay and Cooks River Canal, then Newington Nature Reserve, Parramatta Foreshore return to Wolli Creek Rail. Approx 50 kms. Meet at Wolli Creek Railway Station at 9am for 9:15am start. Finish approx. 3:30 to 4pm. Must book in with leader. Bring picnic morning/afternoon tea and/or lunch or purchase along the way. Must bring spare tube and repair kit. No helmet no go! View

28 May, Fri 9:28PM Bruces Walk
Grade:4/6 Length 15km  400m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.From Medlow Bath walk roads and trails to Katoomba Airport. Steep down and up to cross Katoomba Creek. Govetts Creek and Wentworth Creek also have to be crossed. Steep loose trail in places. Creek crossings.
Location: Medlow Bath
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

28-30 May, Fri (20:33PM)-Sun (00:00AM) Lost Chord Crater, Lee Castle and Labyrinth Peak
Grade:6/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWALK POSTPONED.   A 3-day pack walk. Limited numbers. Day 1: Park at Benjang Gap, GR 300 930. Walk to Lee Creek and then upstream to GR 328 904. Take water for the day (or carry from home). Climb to Lost Chord Crater, continue to Lost Chord Saddle, then climb south-west on Tal Tal Ridge to about GR 339 890. Descend into a tributary of Lee Creek at about GR 330 884. Take water for high camp and next morning, climb westwards and camp at around GR 324 885. If time permits, explore high cliffs to the south-east (we may even camp there). About 12 km. Day 2: Spend the morning exploring Lee Castle immediately to the north-west, then descend into Lee Creek, take water for the high camp and the next day and climb to Labyrinth Saddle (eastern end) at GR 315 903. Then climb Labyrinth Peak, GR 311 901, to camp. About 6 km. Day 3: Return to the Labyrinth Saddle. Explore around to the north and north-east. If possible, descend into a tributary of Lee Creek at around GR 316 909; otherwise return to the saddle and use a known descent route to the north. Walk back to the cars. About 8 km. Mostly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Talooby 89324N Limit: 8. View

28 May, Fri 9:30AM Neighbourhood walk 18 : Thornleigh to Eastwood
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  150m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ewan C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked) Walk from Thornleigh to Eastwood via Thornleigh Park, The Great North Walk and Terry Creek Track. Optional Lunch at Eastwood Hotel (which specialises in Korean food). Creek crossing...may get wet feet.
Map: Lane Cover River Park Limit: 18. View

29 May, Sat 8:00AM Sunnyside Point, Wolgan Pinnacle and Endorphin Point
Grade:4/6 Length 11km  450m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThis is a spectacular region within the Ben Bullen State forest that needs protection and should be included within the Gardens of Stone National Park. Expect superb wild country with the highlights being the rugged Sunnyside Point and the nearby Wolgan Pinnacle, both worth the effort of getting to! Rock scrambling and off-track walking.
Location: Ben Bullen SF
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

29 May, Sat Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6 Length 9km Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Moderate pace. Watsons Bay to Rose Bay via The Gap, Macquarie Lighthouse, Christison Park, Vaucluse Park and House, Nielsen Park, Hermitage Foreshore Walk. Ocean and harbour views, mostly reserves and formed tracks, ups and downs, steps, mostly quiet street walking, some uneven and rough-surfaced tracks, possibly a little sand walking. Limit: 16. View

30 May, Sun 8:17AM 20km plus walk series No 2: Mt Kuringai to Mt Colah
Grade:4/6 Length 23km  650m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFast pace | A trip where the leaders will set a fast pace.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Route: Mount Kuring gai Track, Berowra Track, Birrawanna Track, Bobbin Head Trail, Mt Colah. When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking history to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections
Map: Mount Kuring-gai Limit: 12. View

30 May, Sun Audley Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  450m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) A traverse of the Audley precinct of the Royal NP – Loftus, Temptation Ck, Bungoona Lookout, Audley, Head of Navigation then finishing at Engadine. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the ‘Gong – combined limit applies.
Location: Royal NP
Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 15. View

30 May, Sun 7:48AM Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point
Grade:5/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Date Changed) 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. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km.
Location: Ben Bullen SF and Gardens of Stone NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N View

31 May, Mon 9:01AM Berowra to Mt Kuring-gai
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  550m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A nice loop walk on the "far side". Yes, I do cross the bridge! We will enjoy the views, the beauty of Cowan Creek and whatever creatures come our way.
Location: Kuring-gai Chase NP
Map: Hornsby and Cowan 91304N Limit: 12. View

31 May, Mon 9:19AM Overlooking Sydney – Glenbrook to Lapstone
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  350m Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.By request a fairly gentle walk in the lower Blue Mountains, that includes great views over Sydney from Marges and Elizabeth's lookouts. Walking under the highway near the RAAF base we discover a disused railway tunnel and an old tramway. If time we will follow the tramway out to its end and discover why it was built. Booking essential. A few rough sections of track.
Location: Glenbrook
Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

31 May, Mon 8:37AM Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  400m Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longStart t Valley Heights Station, walk along the Valley Heights Firetrail, Greens Road Track, Florabella Pass, Pipa's Pass to Blaxland Station. Please contact leader via email to register. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings.
Location: Valley Heights Limit: 15. View

1 Jun, Tue 9:30AM Joadja North Nature Reserve
Grade:3/6 Length 8.5km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Joadja Nature reserve was created in 2001.  The management trail meanders through Eucalypt forest to a rocky lookout giving views over creeks and farmland.  Returning to the Wombeyan Caves Rd we cross and walk a little way to another fire trail and lookout towards Wombeyan Caves.  This is a lovely lunch place. Hazards:  Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Joadja NR
Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 20. View

2 Jun, Wed 9:02AM Lawson to Hazelbrook – Waterfalls walk
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  450m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Starting at Lawson Station, passing through Fairy Falls, St Michaels Falls, Dantes Glen, Echo Bluff, Fredrica Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Oakland Falls and Burgess Falls to Hazelbrook Station. Moderate speed. Please contact leader by email to register. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings.
Location: Lawson Limit: 15. View

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