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25 Aug, Fri 9:00AM	Alphabet Walk Series: “R”: Rookwood History Tours with Bundy
Grade:2/6		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Rookwood History Tours with Bundy BYO cars required to follow Bundy for the tour. Journey back in time through 150 years of history, with a tour of Rookwood Cemetery. Rookwood Cemetery is recognised as the most historic working cemetery in Australia. Learn about Rookwood’s fascinating history, the story behind its development and evolution, and its significant link to our nation’s heritage – by attending one of our history tours. Duration: 2-3 hours Tours include: The footings of Mortuary Station No. 1: Discussing the story of the first railway line that transported the deceased from Sydney’s city to Rookwood The Circle of Love: A beautiful area that honours children interred in unmarked graves within Rookwood during the late 19th Century, as well as children interred within the children’s lawn Martyrs Memorial: A moving tribute to those who lost their lives in Holocaust The Saint Athanasios Greek Church: Australia’s only Greek Church located within a cemetery Chapel and Mausoleum of Eternal Rest: Rookwood’s newly refurbished mausoleum that boasts amazing views across the cemetery The Cottage: The original office of the former Independent Trust Notable gravesites: A visit to some the gravesites of some of some of Sydney's notables, including: John Fairfax, Bea Miles, The Gypsy Sterio Family Fascinating facts: Describing how burial practices have changed throughout history Captivating traditions: Outlining the different religious and cultural burial practices Limit: 10. View

26 Aug, Sat 10:00AM			Fortress Ridge
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	260m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Beautiful walking through mountain heathland along Fortress Ridge with spectacular Blue Mountains scenery. We also visit a special and unique camping cave. Some steep scrambling and off-track walking. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

26 Aug, Sat 8:01AM			Narrowneck – Red Ledge pass – Devils Hole Track
Grade:4/6	Length	11km	550m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Starting at the new Narrowneck Track we walk along this iconic fire trail before turning off onto the Red Ledge Track which will take us down through the cliffline and eventually descend into the valley below where an old trainline remants can still be found amongst the regrowth. Our ascent will be via the spectacular Devils Hole Track with its giant chockstone. Off-track sections. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 15. View

26 Aug, Sat			West of Little Tootie
Grade:5/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at GR 681 953 on Mount Tootie Road and descend into the gully to the west. Follow it down till around GR 674 958, then traverse under cliffs counterclockwise for as long as the time and interest allow, probably till around GR 667 950. Walk back to the car. Exploratory. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Wollangambe 89312S View

27 Aug, Sun 8:00AM			20km plus walk series : Circular Quay to Manly
Grade:4/6	Length	33km	700m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Explore one of the best harbours in the world on our doorstep. Today we walk from Circular Quay to Manly. Over the course of the walk you will come across The Sydney Harbour Bridge The pristine bushland of Sydney Harbour National Park An abundance of spectacular views of the harbour An old Naval Base Tiny harbour beaches where you can take a swim A nude beach Several cafes and restaurants at Chowder Bay The Sydney Harbour Marine Institute where you can learn more about the Harbour Aboriginal engravings When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, and emergency contact no. Steep and slippery sections Best Walk: Sydney Harbour View

27 Aug, Sun 8:00AM			Batemans Bay Coast Walk 3 – Rosedale to Tomakin
Grade:3/6	Length	10km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk from Rosedale to Tomakin on beaches and headland tracks – Rosedale Beach, Guerilla Bay, Burrewarra Point, Long Nose Point and Barlings Beach. Includes a short car shuffle. While most of this walk is pretty easy, there is more than 1km along the ragged rock shelf towards the end. There are no public toilets and no potable water supplies along the walk. View

28 Aug, Mon 9:00AM	Concord West to Rhodes
Grade:2/6		Sydney Branch
John H.
Leader: Marilyn Cross. A great walk through paths of Sydney Olympic Park. Fairly flat, though there is an option of climbing some of the mounds for a better view. Marilyn Cross will be leading this walk, but all bookings to John Hain, please, giving your mobile, emergency and NPA membership numbers, please. Some roads to cross. Limit: 20. View

28 Aug, Mon 9:00AM			Malabar Headland
Grade:2/6	Length	8km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Come and check out the coast, bring your camera and hope for some wildlife action but definitely enjoy the scenery and the cultural heritage of this local national park. Location: Malabar Headland NP Limit: 12. View

28 Aug, Mon 9:00AM			Summerhayes Park Winmalee to Springwood
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	430m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Email preferred. Include NPA#, mobile and emergency #'s. Meet for Bus 692H at 9:00 am from Springwood bus stand. Alight near Summerhayes Park. Tracks to Paulwood Av. Short walk along Hawkesbury Road. Track towards cemetery. From Fairways down track, up to Lindsay Road. Short road walk. Part of Gooches Track crossing over to Tom Hunter Track. Down. Then up Magdalen Glen. Road and tracks to Springwood Station. Steep, slippery, rough, muddy, leeches? Limit: 15. View

29 Aug, Tue 9:00AM			Mt Kembla Summit & Ring Track (#410)
Fully inside Wollongong City Council
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	360m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Summiting Mt Kembla and the ring track that circles Mt Kembla provides wonderful views over the Illawarra Coast. Hazards: Very steep track and some road walking. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

30 Aug, Wed 9:15AM			Circular Quay to Bondi Junction
Grade:2/6	Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
Walk from Circular Quay to Bondi Junction via Rushcutters Bay, Trumper Park, Centennial Park and Queens Park. Streets and Parks and lots of steps (mainly up), plus other rises. There are several opportunities to drop out early should you wish. Bookings only one week prior to date of walk. Location: Eastern Suburbs Limit: 15. View

30 Aug, Wed 10:15AM			Woy Woy Bay to Woy Woy Station
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	410m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Stating at Woy Woy Bay, climb to Phegans Lookout, walk across Woy Woy Bay Road, descend and walk off track along the shoreline, climb up to a track, then along the ridge to Spion Kop Lookout, continue along the ridge, descend down and walk along Brisbane Waters Drive to the Woy Woy Station. Not stopping for morning tea in view of late start to walk along shoreline during low tide. Late start means a late finish. Steep, muddy, slippery, creek crossings and off-track sections. Location: Woy Woy Limit: 15. View

31 Aug, Thu 9:30AM			Paddle Thirlmere Lakes (#K210)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	6km		Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
A great opportunity to explore 3 of the 5 lakes that make up Thirlmere Lakes NP. This is a short paddle that will start in Lake Couridjah. We will then paddle into Lake Werri Berri and onto Lake Gandangara and then return. Participants to provide their own craft are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Hazards: Still water. Some snags and will need to paddle amongst some vegetation when paddling between the three lakes. Location: Lake Couridjah - Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 12. View

1-4 Sep, Fri-Mon			Pomany Range Adventure
Grade:6/6	Length	24km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Co-leader Kevin Songberg. Strictly limited numbers. One two-day overnight walk and two one-day walks from a base camp exploring the Pomany Range (south east of the Yodellers Range). The plan for each walk is to be advised, and our progress will depend on the terrain and availability of water. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km every day. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Widden 89321N Limit: 6. View

1 Sep, Fri 8:55AM			The alphabet series: “P” Pindar cave by Philip
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	370m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT Travel in the last carriage to disembark at Wondabyne Station. The walk climbs up a steep hill from the station to Pindar Track. Hope to see Rock orchids. Plenty of other blossoms. Steep and slippery sections. Overgrown bush. View

2 Sep, Sat 8:00AM			Jinki Ridge – Wilkinson Hill – Jungaburra Brook – Kamarah Ridge
Grade:4/6	Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The south side of Bells line of road holds a lot of wild country and on this walk I plan to explore one of the places I've always wanted to go, Wilkinson Hill, which looks incredibly scenic. Part of the walk is on track and part bush bash although hopefully not thick! Expect lots of pagodas, the scenic Jungaburra brook and wonderful views over the Grose Valley. Off-track and some scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson View

3 Sep, Sun 9:30AM			Bawley Beach to Meroo Headland
Grade:3/6	Length	7km		Milton Branch
Megan H.
Bawley Beach to Meroo Headland via the forest and the beach. Walk from Bawley Beach, head north towards Meroo NP, along the forest trail, out to the headland and back via the beach. Mostly on a tracks but some sand walking and jumping down off a steep dune could be required. Bring morning tea and lunch and enjoy a slow pace. Map: Tabourie 89272S and Kioloa 89261N Limit: 10. View

3 Sep, Sun 8:30AM			Chatswood to Woolwich wharf
Grade:3/6	Length	24km	250m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Moderately challenging walk mostly through bushlands along riverfront of Lane Cove NP & suburban streets of historic Hunters Hill. Popular areas for birding & hiking. Along the way you will see masses of wattles, boronia & grass trees in bloom. Location: Lane Cove Bushland Reserve & Harbour reserves Limit: 20. View

4 Sep, Mon 9:00AM			A Wise wander
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Exploring the Wises Track to the end of Karani Ridge. This will be awash with flowers! The birds might also be plentiful. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

4 Sep, Mon 9:41AM			Mount York Lockyers Road
Grade:3/6	Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Please provide your mobile, emergency mobile and NPA#s. New walkers state your previous walking experience. Meet at Mount Victoria Station. Car pool to Mount York. Walk down Mount York Track and back up Lockyers Track, return to cars and station. Please state if you can provide a car and the number of passengers you can take e.g. 1+3 means one driver can take 3 passengers. State if requiring a car seat. Steep, wet and muddy areas. Limit: 15. View

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