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13 May, 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

14 May, Thu 10:36AM				Bonnyrigg – Canley Vale
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) Bonnyrigg - Clear Paddock Creek - Orphan School Creek - Canley Vale. Streets, parks, reserves, cycleways, ups and downs. Dropout point at lunchtime. Train return to city (coffee at Fairfield). View

16 May, Sat 8:30AM				Petries Gully Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) This walk takes up the historic Petries Gully onto the spectacular pagoda country which looks down onto the Newnes campground and introduces the adventurous walker to all manner of gullies, slots, cliffs and overhangs, not to mention patches of rainforest along the way. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S Limit: 12. View

16-17 May, Sat-Sun				Provide First Aid Two Day
					Branch
General Community Event
(Cancelled) The Provide First Aid course (formerly Apply First Aid or Senior First Aid) has two components: Pre-course learning. The pre-course on-line learning is a compulsory part of the course, and must be completed before you attend the face-to-face day. Theory content can be found on this link. This content will be in the theory assessment on the face-to-face day. A 1 day face-to-face session. The focus of the practical day will be practical skills and assessment and a theory exam. There is no specific teaching of theory content on the face-to-face day – it is assumed all participants will have completed the on-line material. For more information follow this link bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

16 May, Sat				Sassafras Ridge
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km	350m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
(Cancelled) Sir Henrys Parade, Faulconbridge – Victory Track – Numantia Creek – Numantia Falls – Sassafras Ridge  – Sassafras Creek – Victory Track – Faulconbridge. After a visit to Numantia Falls we will backtrack a little and find a way onto Sassafras Ridge and locate a track that returns to the Victory Track. Track, off-track with mild scrub, creek walking, minor scrambling. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 12. View

16 May, Sat 10:26AM				Wollstonecraft – Waverton via Berry Island
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
(Cancelled) An easy paced walk through wonderful bush adjacent to Sydney Harbour. Some steps up and down. Coffee at Waverton opposite the station. Train return to city. View

17 May, Sun 9:00AM				Lake Tabourie To Nuggan Point
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Kathy M.
(Cancelled) Led by Kathy Manning, Kevin Richards. From car park south of Tabourie Lake, head south along beaches towards Nuggan Point. If the park forest trails and diversions around headlands are open it is a leisurely and easy/medium circular walk of about 15km, with lunch at Nuggan Point. If some of the forest diversions are still closed Kathy will take the main group as far as possible along the coast and return, making a shorter walk, while Kevin will take the more agile folk around the rock shelves on to Nuggan Point. Swim if hot. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

17 May, Sun 8:30AM				Mount Kembla History Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(Cancelled) Follow pathways, tracks (one section steep off-track), quiet road visiting the Miners Memorial Pathway,  Old Kembla Mine site, Windy Gully and Kembla Ring Track. Coastal and escarpment views. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

18 May, Mon 8:45AM				Blackheath circuit to Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	540m	Sydney Branch
Carole
(Cancelled) Blackheath Station to Grand Canyon via Braeside fire trail. Grand Canyon to Evans Lookout for lunch. Return route will depend on which tracks are open. Joint walk with Bush Club. Please contact if not known to leader. Location: Blue Mountains Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 15. View

18 May, Mon				Curra Moors Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk along Curra Moors Fire Trail (not the track) from the trackhead to the coast at Eagle Rock. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 8. View

18 May, Mon 9:45AM				Macquarie Park to Thornleigh
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	413m	Sydney Branch
Ian B.
An interesting walk along the upper reaches of the Lane Cove River. Text or email leader to book. No one can join the walk without prior acceptance from the leader. Slippery and muddy in parts. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: Parramatta River 91303N and Hornsby 91304S Limit: 9. View

19 May, Tue				40 Foot Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Scribbly Gum Sue’s Group) Lake Alexandra to Boxvale Lookout via 40 Foot Falls and return. An interesting walk with varied terrain, views and river side walking. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Combined limit applies. Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 10. View

19 May, Tue 7:00PM				Adapting to the new bushfire conditions
					Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Bushwalking NSW is sharing a live chat with Professor David Bowman about the new bushfire conditions we are facing and the surprising things we need to consider to adapt to them. Join them via Zoom for a live stream. RSVP essential https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/adapting-to-the-new-bushfire-conditions-tickets-104113897470 Location: online View

19 May, Tue 9:30AM				Boxvale Track
		Length	11km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(March Fly Mike’s Group) A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Rough tracks, creek crossings, and some steep sections. Location: Mt Alexander NR View

19 May, Tue				Cooks River
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Cheryl F.
Must contact leader to book in. Easy walk on path beside river from Canterbury Station to Gough Whitlam Park, Tempe then looping back to Illawarra Rd Marrickville for return by bus 423 to city or train from Marrickville Station. Location: Cooks River Limit: 8. View

19 May, Tue 11:38AM				Douglas Park
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) Streets, parks, ups & downs, lovely district views, hopefully great autumn colours in this cute little town. 3:03pm train return to Macarthur, train to city. Coffee somewhere (time permitting). View

19 May, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambert Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Jelly Fungus Joan’s Group) Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass Track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout. This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 10. View

19 May, Tue 10:00AM				Royal NP
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Coastal walk to Marley Beach & return to Bundeena Wharf. Steep sections, tracks (some uneven & rocky, possible slippery surfaces), steps on ascent & descent, fire trails. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

19 May, Tue 9:30AM				Walls of Camelot
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
(Cancelled) The track branches off the Nattai Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs. The track then continues on to join the Rocky Water Holes Track. Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

20 May, Wed 9:00AM				Kioloa to Pretty Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
32009
(Cancelled) A varied walk on quiet roads, beaches, headland tracks and coastal forest, with wonderful ocean views. Coffee in Kioloa afterwards. Map: Kioloa 89261N View

20 May, Wed 9:30AM				Rocks Area
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Options to extend. View

21 May, Thu				Cowan to Hawkesbury River (GNW)
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	440m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Starting near the Cowan Station, follow the Great North Walk track to Brooklyn via Jerusalem Bay. Slippery and uneven track, fallen trees, creek crossings. Limit: 6. View

21 May, Thu				Meadowbank to Olympic Park & Armory
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Gail S.
(Fully Booked) Walk across old rail bridge to Rhodes, Bennelong Bridge to Olympic Park Wharf. Lunch at Armory, walk back to Olympic Park Wharf for ferry or Rhodes station for train. Location: Sydney Olympic Park Limit: 8. View

22 May, Fri				Green Gully Cliff Walk
Grade:5/6		Length	15km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) From Newnes follow the Pipeline Track to the saddle at approximately GR 447 274. Leave the track and head north along the cliff edge for about 2.5km to GR 437 295 and then attempt to walk out to the end of the spur at GR 435 300. Pagodas, rugged terrain. Possible return via Petries Gully. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S View

23-25 May, Sat (08:00AM)-Mon (15:00PM)				Colo Meroo
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	80m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Cancelled) A 2 or 3-day short full pack walk (you choose subject to transport) from Upper Colo to camp at Colo Meroo on the Colo River. Lovely scenery and a great campsite in the valley near the river. We spend a full day and two nights at the campsite to enjoy the area. Location: Wollemi NP Limit: 15. View

23 May, Sat 8:30AM				Goburra track~Pipeline track~lake Eckersley~Bullawaring track~Kingfisher Pool~Waterfall station
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a delightful circuit with a chance to take photographs along the way any of early flowering shrubs, gorgeous angophoras and maybe for the very hardy even have a dip in any of the beautiful pools we will pass! Location: Heathcote NP Map: Royal NP Limit: 10. View

23 May, Sat 9:00AM				Morgan Rd to N/W catchment corner
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
(Cancelled) Explorative walk from Morgan Rd to N/W catchment corner. Booking required. View

23 May, Sat				The Middle Valleys
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Ben Bullen State Forest west of the Great Dividing Range 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. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

24 May, Sun 9:00AM				Burrill Lake Bush and Shoreline
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Milton Branch
Peter F.
(Cancelled) 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

24 May, Sun 8:33AM				Crossing the blue mountains section 15
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) RSVP by SMS/email essential. Please provide mobile and membership no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.  Please make sure you can commit before RSVP as any last-minute drop out deprives other members the opportunity to walk.  An identical walk is being led by Esther Chow one hour later. This is what we did before the lockdown.  video of part 1  To minimize travel, we resume from section 15 and walk from  Glenbrook to Emu Plains. We walk to Marges Lookout, Elizabeth Lookout, Siding Lookout, Lucasville Station, Zig Zag Railway, the Quarry Lookout,  the ruins of the Gatekeepers Cottage, the John Whitton Memorial and along the scenic River Walk before heading to Emu Plains Station.  https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf   Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Install Covifsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 10. View

24 May, Sun 9:23AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 15
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Co Leader: James Moule RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.  Please make sure you can commit before RSVP as any last minute drop out deprives other members the opportunity to walk.  An identical walk is being led by Allan Porter one hour earlier. This is what we did before the lockdown.  video of part 1 To minimize travel, we resume from section 15 and walk from  Glenbrook to Emu Plains. We walk to Marges Lookout, Elizabeth Lookout, Siding Lookout, Lucasville Station, Zig Zag Railway, the Quarry Lookout,  the ruins of the Gatekeepers Cottage, the John Whitton Memorial and along the scenic River Walk before heading to Emu Plains Station.  https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf     Steep and slippery sections. No-touch sign-on. Social distancing will be observed. Bring your own hand sanitizer. Please consider installing the COVIDsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Glenbrook Limit: 10. View

24 May, Sun				Mittagong and Nattai NP
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Cancelled) Lake Alexandra to Boxvale Lookout via 40 Foot Falls and return. An interesting walk with varied terrain, views and river side walking. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Combined limit applies. Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 16. View

25 May, Mon				Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:3/6				300m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Cancelled) Faulconbridge to Springwood via Clarinda Falls, alongside Sassafras Creek, Perch Ponds, Martin Falls and Magdala Falls Slippery track, creek crossings, trip hazards, steep ascends. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 6. View

25 May, Mon				Marley Fire Trail Loop walk
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk Marley Fire Trail down to the coast then loop back around. Initially following Marley Creek then pass the Big and Little Marley Beaches. Limit: 10. View

25 May, Mon 9:05AM				Meander Lawson to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Janet R.
Starting in Lawson 10 lucky people will meander (with distance) a few trails I've found recently between Lawson and Hazelbrook touching eventually on Terrace Falls trail. Lookouts, pools. A good initiation back into walking. Rough tracks Location: Lawson and Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 9. View

25 May, Mon				Sphinx to Bobbin Head loop track
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	619m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Starting (and ending) at the Sphinx, a series of carvings by a recuperating WW1 soldier as a memorial to his mates, at the entrance to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park we wind down to the beautiful Cowan Creek and follow it into Bobin Head. There is a steep climb up the ridge on a fire trail which we follow back to the start. See part of the walk on Google Street view tracker here You can come by car or public transport and we are meeting mid morning. You must book to come on this walk and get the details. SMS or email preferred. Some uneven and possibly slippery sections. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 9. View

26 May, Tue				40 Foot Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(March Fly Mike’s Group) Lake Alexandra to Boxvale Lookout via 40 Foot Falls and return. An interesting walk with varied terrain, views and river side walking. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Combined limit applies. Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 10. View

26 May, Tue 9:30AM				Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Jelly Fungus Joan’s Group) A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Rough tracks, creek crossings, and some steep sections. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S View

26 May, Tue 9:03AM				Cooper Park – Centennial Park – Bronte
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Walk to Bronte Beach via parks & streets, some bushtracks, with steep sections, steps up & down. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Bondi Junction Station. View

26 May, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambert Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Scribbly Gum Sue’s Group) Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass Track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout. This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 10. View

26 May, Tue 10:14AM				Liverpool – Georges River – Casula
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) Streets, paths, parks, ups and downs, water views. Let’s explore the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre before catching train to city. Hopefully some autumn colours on the way. Coffee somewhere. View

26 May, Tue 7:30PM				Making movies from photos
					Sydney Branch
Esther
Presented by Vera Segoh.  After seeing the photos of Brian Everingham, Vera wants more people to enjoy a movie presentation of Larapinta.  It's one of the dreams of most bushwalkers to be able to walk Larapinta. It's beautiful and stunning. She is teaching us how to make movies from photos. This is an example of her creations:   video of part 1 We will use Zoom to do the presentation/training.  We'll send you an invite to join the Zoom meeting.  RSVP by email essential. View

27 May, Wed				Castle Cove to Castle Crag
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Castle Cove to Castle Crag via North Arm Track, Harold Reid Reserve & Sugarloaf Bay. Street, bush tracks, fire trails, steps and lovely views. Limit: 9. View

27 May, Wed 9:30AM				Minnamurra to Kiama Coastal Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Illawarra Branch
Margaret C.
(Cancelled) A delightful coastal walk from Minnamurra Station, south to Kiama via the rugged headlands of the Boneyard and the Kiama Blowhole. Whale watching, hopefully. Cliff edges. Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 15. View

27 May, Wed 9:00AM				Walter Hood Monument to Washerwomans
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
(Cancelled) This is a sublime coastal walk along the flat, sheltered, wide open beaches and bushland from the Walter Hood monument. Come join us for a mostly shaded, peaceful autumn day walk. You’ll never want to leave! Coffee back in Milton. NB: Return home about 1pm. This walk may have to be altered depending on park’s reopening post-fire. View

28 May, Thu				Central to Edgecliff via Kingsford
		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A mid-morning ride on the Kingsford Line tram to it’s terminus and return to Moore Park. Walk back through Centennial Park to Edgecliff Station. Contact leader to book in and for full details by text or eMail. Hazard: CODIV-19 Location: Eastern Suburbs Limit: 8. View

30 May, Sat 9:50AM				Canterbury – Tempe
Grade:1/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
(Cancelled) Along the Cooks River, very flat. Train return to city. View

30 May, Sat 8:00AM				Conservation Hut – Carrington Park
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk from Conservation Hut - Empress Falls- Roberts Pass - Lindemans Pass - Carrington Park. This is a super spectacular walk which basically follows the base of the escarpment along Roberts then Lindemans passes all the way to Carrington Park. You will experience many waterfalls, breathtaking views and beautiful rainforest with the odd bit of history too. Rough track in parts with some rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

30 May, Sat 8:00AM				Victoria Falls Lookout to Pierces Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	530m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) This is a brilliant walk taking in many waterfalls as we travel down into the Grose Valley via Victoria creek and onto the picturesque Burra Korrain flat. Then following the Grose we ascend to Pierces Pass. Rock hopping in parts, crossing some creeks. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

30 May - 1 Jun, Sat-Mon				Widden Brook and Hool ‘Em Boy Point
Grade:6/6		Length	30km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) A 3-day pack walk. Day 1 - Park on Nullo Mountain Road at GR 398 740, walk Nullo East Trail and get down into Widden Brook at about GR 404 730. Continue down Widden Brook and camp depending on the progress, probably at Coricudgy Creek junction. Day 2 – Walk down Widden Brook, take water and climb towards Hool ‘Em Boy Point. Camp at one of several panoramic points, depending on the progress. Day 3 – continue up Nullo Mountain, join with Nullo East Trail and re-connect with the cars. 6M, M333E Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP and Nullo Mountain SF Map: Mount Pomany 89321S, Coricudgy 89322N, Growee 89324S, and Olinda 89323N View

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