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27 May, Thu				Cycle from Wolli Creek Railway Station to Sydney Olympic Park
Grade:3/6		Length	50km		Sydney Branch
Rob G.
(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.
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.
WALK 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.
(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.
This 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
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
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.
(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.
(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.
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.
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.
Start 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.
(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.
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

2 Jun, Wed 10:00AM				Narrabeen to Mona Vale
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	50m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Fritz W.
Easy walk from Narrabeen to Mona Vale. Some short steep steps. Great ocean views. Location: Northern beaches Limit: 15. View

2 Jun, Wed				Potos Wall and Lions Cave
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
NEW WALK: Leave one car GR 719 928 on Mountain Lagoon Road and drive another one to Hanlons Road North, GR 699 916. From the second car, descend east into Back Creek and follow it all the way to Tootie Creek. Visit Potos Wall, then Potos Cave. Climb onto the ridge to the east and visit Lions Cave. Continue north east underneath the cliff line, exploring caves, till about GR 714 933 or GR 714 938, depending on the available time. Re-connect with the first car. Expect cascades, waterfalls, rainforest ravines and beautiful caves. About 6 km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

3 Jun, Thu				Meadowbank – Bicentennial Park – Concord West
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Walk the historic 1886 John Whitton Bridge. Rhodes, foreshore path by Homebush Bay to Bicentennial Park. Mainly flat walking with close river views. Water available and dropout points. COVID safe numbers. Train T9 return to city. Joint WEA Ramblers and NPA walk. Location: Parramatta River View

3 Jun, Thu 9:30AM				Wattamolla to Curracurrong and return
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	290m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
It's the season for whales! The coast beckons! We will be stopping at a number of key locations along the cliffs of Royal with cameras at the ready. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

4 Jun, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walk 19 : Little Diggers and Two Creeks Track
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-leader: Heather Lakiss. Walk repeated due to popular demand. This pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the national park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk finishes at Dukes Green Cafe via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in East Lindfield. Steep, rugged and slippery sections Location: Middle Harbour Limit: 20. View

5 Jun, Sat 11:00AM				Gardens of Stone for Beginners
					Branch
General Community Event
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This and one other equal event have been booked out very quickly. If you're interested in the event, contact them for another event in the future months. Presented by Yuri Bolotin at Gang Gang Gallery, Lithgow. 11.00-11.30 - Gardens of Stone Talk 11.30-13.00 - Gardens of Stone Walk The rugged and beautiful Gardens of Stone can be an intimidating place for a first-time visitor. Find out about easier access points and routes that you can use to discover this magical land. After his talk, Yuri will lead a short walk to the part of the Gardens of Stone adjacent to Lithgow (Dobbs Drift). You will be able to view, photograph and learn about the stunning pagoda formations that make this area unique. Numbers are strictly limited, so bookings are essential. Contact: Sharon Howard, Gang Gang Gallery, 0408 514 440. View

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