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9 Feb, Sun 9:00AM				Waterfall to Heathcote
		Length	10km		Branch
David.S
Come join the Greens Bushwalking Club for this opportunity to enjoy our wonderful National Park. Bring sensible shoes, sunscreen, hat, at least 2 litres of water per person and lunch. A hard 10 km walk. Note that RSVP is compulsory via the link. Any questions please contact Kym on 9230 3030 or kym.chapple@parliament.nsw.gov.au. Location: Heathcote NP View

10 Feb, Mon 9:00AM				Forest Island Path and Bola Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
We will stay in the cool forest and look at the wildlife. It can be very pleasant in there and it is worth carrying a camera. Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

10 Feb, Mon 9:03AM				North Lawson Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Echo Bluff, Frederica Falls, Lawson Swamp and Sunset Rock. Trail with loose surface. Sections of rough steep track. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

10 Feb, Mon 9:12AM				Water Nymphs Dell
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	260m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Water Nymphs Dell, then walk around Wentworth Falls Lake. Steep well worn steps can be slippery at the Dell. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

11 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Eastern Beaches
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Cancelled due to flooding. Walk to Maroubra Beach via clifftops & reserves, streets, some steps to climb, pathways. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish buses to return to city. View

11 Feb, Tue 10:20AM				Glenbrook – Glenbrook Lagoon – Glenbrook Olympic Pool
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Updated Details) This will now be a cafe visit (or something similar) to the Blue Mountains. Still meet at Central as planned, and will work out details. Original postponed till 20th (See program) due to flooding. -------------------- Streets, tracks, ups & downs. Optional swim at Glenbrook Olympic Pool ($6.60 Adult / $5.00 Concession / $2.30 Spectator / Over age 75 free). Train return to the city. View

11 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Mount Gibraltar
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
Geoff A.
(Date Changed) 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. Rough and steep tracks, slippery rocks, fallen trees and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mount Gibraltar NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

12 Feb, Wed 9:40AM				Mt Kuring-gai to North Turramurra
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	700m	Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
(Cancelled) Cancelled due to flooding. Mt Kuring-gai Station via Apple Tree Bay, Bobbin Head finishing at the Sphinx Memorial at North Turramurra. No need to contact leader. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP View

12 Feb, Wed 9:30AM				North Head to Lookout
					Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW Ramble. Options to extend. View

12 Feb, Wed 4:00PM				Ulladulla Headland & Rockshelf – Evening Walk
		Length	3km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Walk east on the track around the headland to the lighthouse and continue along the cliff-top track until we reach the steps down to the rock shelf. Return to car park via the rock shelf and stairs. Wear shoes that you are willing to get wet. Dinner afterwards for those who would like to partake, location to be determined. Limit: 5. View

12 Feb, Wed 11:45AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
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. Location: Emu Plains View

13 Feb, Thu 9:16AM				Taren Point to Cronulla
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Medium pace. Along Woolooware Bay, Georges River, Shell Point and Taren Point Shorebird Reserve. Map of walk. A busy walkway used by many people, dogs and bicyclists. Location: The Shire View

14 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6. View

14 Feb, Fri 8:55AM				Grose Head South
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	400m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Blue Gum Swamp to Grose Head South. Steep loose surface on fire trail. Location: Winmalee Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

14 Feb, Fri 9:12AM				Nature Trail and Darwins Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Nature Trail then ascend stairs to Short Cut Track. Visit Picnic Area before descending to Undercliff Track. Return to Wentworth Falls Station via Darwins Walk. Lots of steps. Mostly good track. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

15 Feb, Sat				Deep Pass Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	120m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
(Cancelled) Fire trail – Deep Pass – Nayook Creek (Deep Pass Canyon) – Fire trail. A nice little canyon, no abseils, some scrambling, wet feet or more. Track, creek walking, minor scrambling, rope used to ascend small rock faces, slippery surfaces. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 10. View

15 Feb, Sat				Devils Throat and the Cliffs of Camp Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this area, which is part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Park cars at GR 435 069 and drop down into Camp Creek. Follow it, inspecting overhangs along the way, then scramble above the amazing Devils Throat. Next, descend back into Camp Creek and head east into the gorge and visit the Devils Throat from the bottom. Depending on the time, return via a pass to the south or via East Creek. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

15 Feb, Sat 10:53AM				Narrabeen
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) Narrabeen - Narrabeen Lagoon - North Narrabeen. Streets, paths, mostly flat, water views. Swim at North Narrabeen Rock Pool. Bus return. View

16 Feb, Sun 9:00AM				A secret pool
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
This Olympic Size pool is quite amazing. However, you need to walk 10 km with a climb of 300 m to enjoy this pool. On the way back, we'll also walk past other pools and you can wade/swim to cool down more. Bring a change of clothing just in case.  The track may be very wet or have fallen branches etc after the recent torrential rain, and more underway, although the water level should be lowered by Sunday. An orchid expert will be with us to help us find and identify native orchids. Steep and slippery sections Location: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

17 Feb, Mon 9:22AM				Castle Head
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Bus to Scenic World for morning tea in nearby park. Walk out along Narrowneck Trail to Castle Head. Great view to Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary. Return to Scenic World for bus back to Katoomba. Cars and bicylces may be encountered on Narrowneck Trail. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 20. View

17 Feb, Mon 9:22AM				Three Sisters
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Katoomba Station to Three Sisters, down the Giant Stairway, Dardanelles Pass, Leura Forest, Federal Pass and Furber Steps. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

18 Feb, Tue 10:33AM				Bronte – Clovelly
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Streets, paths, ups & downs. Swim. Bus return to city from Clovelly. View

18 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Drawing Room Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast. The track is steep but well worth the effort. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 16. View

18 Feb, Tue 7:00PM				Exploring with Teenagers and Young Adults
					Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Chris Gersch, a walks leader from Blue Steel Dash managed to take a group of teenagers away for 3 weeks walking across Nepal's Annapurna Circuit. How was this possible? Come along to find out! Talk a part of the Bushwalking NSW Special General Meeting. Check agenda here. View

18 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Manly – The Spit Bridge
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to “The Spit” via Manly Scenic Walkway Track & Castle Rock. Steep sections, many steps, bushtracks with rough & uneven surfaces. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish buses return to city or Manly. View

19 Feb, Wed 9:46AM				Brooklyn Circuit
					Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW Ramble. Options to extend. View

20 Feb, Thu 10:20AM				Glenbrook – Glenbrook Lagoon – Glenbrook Olympic Pool
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Streets, tracks, ups and downs. Optional swim at Glenbrook Olympic Pool ($6.60 Adult / $5.00 Concession / $2.30 Spectator / Over age 75 free). Coffee at Glenbrook, train return to city. Location: Glenbrook View

21 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6. View

21 Feb, Fri 8:16AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From station to station via Victory Track, Perch Ponds, Magdala Creek and Fairy Dell walks. Side trip to Numantia Falls (included in the distance). Note: If track is closed and if the temperature prediction is 30 degrees or more this walk will be postponed till another time. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Springwood 90304S View

21 Feb, Fri 9:22AM				Katoomba to Leura
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	450m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Walk to Lady Darleys Lookout. Follow Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Echo Point, Leura Cascades, Bridal Veil View Lookout and Gordon Falls Lookout. Visit Pool of Siloam and Lyrebird Dell on way to Leura Station. Lots of ups and downs. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

21 Feb, Fri 9:12AM				Lockley Pylon
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	330m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Visit the Pinnacles and Lockley Pylon. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

22 Feb, Sat				Bushfire and Flood Clean Up Day
					Branch
General Community Event
As you may be aware, on 21 December 2019 the entire Wolgan Valley, including Newnes, was burnt in a catastrophic fire event. We helped Thomas to lay 2.5 km of pipe to restore his water supply. Unfortunately, Newnes was flooded on 17 February, with water and debris blocking all drains, so the place is a mess. What needs to be done: Thomas would like help to clean up the debris and ash water has dumped. Skills required: no special skills required. Tools to bring: Rakes, mattocks. Note these is not a club activity. Everyone volunteers on their own accord. Please let Yuri Bolotin know at 0413 715 943, yuri@bigci.org if you would like to join him, and he will get back to you with the logistics. Limit: 10. View

22 Feb, Sat 10:12AM				Coogee – Bondi
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
Streets, parks, ups & downs, lots of water views, hugging the coast. Swim. Bus return to city from Bondi. View

23 Feb, 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

23 Feb, Sun				Bushfire and Flood Clean Up Day
					Branch
General Community Event
A biodiversity offset property with a beautiful rainforest. The land was being restored by the owner over many years but suffered major damage during the bushfires. What needs to be done: Chainsawing, cutting branches, clearing pathways etc Skills required: Need a couple of people with chainsaws who know how to use them. Tools to bring: See above re chainsaws; plus secateurs and rakes, although there are some on the property. Group limit: We have people for light duties already. As this is a smaller property, need 2-3 people for chainsawing/branch cutting, so people with chainsaws will be given first priority. Note these is not a club activity. Everyone volunteers on their own accord. Please let Yuri Bolotin know at 0413 715 943, yuri@bigci.org if you would like to join him, and he will get back to you with the logistics. View

23 Feb, Sun 10:30AM				Mackerel Beach to The Basin
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Esther
We walk from Mackerel Beach to The Basin via Westhead where the view is superb. You have the option of getting off at The Basin to skip the walk.  It has the warmest water I can find in Sydney for swimming and snorkelling. It is also the calmest.  Laze around, have picnic, swim, snorkel, stand up board, BBQ. Hazards associated with water activities and hiking Location: Palm Beach Map: Palm Beach Limit: 15. View

24 Feb, Mon 8:25AM				Glenbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
Lucasville Station, Knapsack Viaduct, Elizabeth Lookout, Marges Lookout. Starting from the Glenbrook, walk along the path around the RAAF base, passing through the old Zig Zag, old Lucasville Station, the Knapsack Viaduct, Elizabeth Lookout and Marges Lookout and meander back through the maze of paths back to Glenbrook Station, stopping for coffee for those who need a caffeine fix. Wet and slippery sections, steps. Limit: 20. View

24 Feb, Mon 9:15AM				St Leonards to Greenwich Wharf and Wollstonecraft
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	180m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) John H.
As voted for last week Allan's group are splitting to do two walks this week - others are welcome to join us. We are walking from Gore Hill following Gore Creek through the Lane Cove Bushland Park to beautiful vistas of the Lane Cove River then on to Greenwich Ferry Wharf. From there we will walk around Gore Cove to Berry Island Reserve. Thence to Wollstonecraft Station for a train home. Some street walking and a tunnel under River Road, so you might like to bring a torch. Muddy conditions after rain. Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

25 Feb, Tue 8:00AM				Curra Moors Circuit
		Length	12km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Return to Curra Moors and delight in the heath, the coast, the fresh air. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

25 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Fitzroy falls
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Due to road closure on Macquarie Pass (Landslide) Today’s planned “Macqarie Pass Bullock Track” walk was changed to a previously cancelled walk to Fitzroy falls. (previously scheduled for 4/2/2020.) Slippery, steep, off-track, scrambling on a narrow track. Can be quite muddy in places. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

25 Feb, Tue 9:56AM				Narrabeen Lakes
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk around Narrabeen Lakes via Narrabeen Lagoon Trail, then walk across to Dee Why. Streets, walkways, parks/reserves. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus return to city from Dee Why B-Line stop. View

25 Feb, Tue 10:35AM				North Sydney – Cremorne
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
North Sydney - Neutral Bay - Maccallum Pool - Cremorne. Streets, parks, ups & downs, steps, water views. Swim. Ferry return. Coffee and pancakes at City Extra. View

25 Feb, Tue 7:30PM				Saving Cliefden Caves and Fossil Hill from Submergence
					Branch
General Community Event
For more than 80 years there have been proposals to flood the valley at the Needles Gap, to store water as security in times of drought and to mitigate flooding occasionally affecting Canowindra. But these proposals would also submerge many of the caves and prevent access to the important fossil sites, as well as flooding valuable agricultural land. So how do requirements for water storage and other uses stack up against preserving natural heritage? Dr Ian Percival will address some of the issues involved in the campaign by cavers and geologists to protect Cliefden Caves and Fossil Hill. This campaign was successful in dissuading the Government from constructing the dam, but not everyone was happy, especially local farmers. Step Inc event. View

26 Feb, Wed 8:00PM				Follow the sun
					Southern Sydney Branch
Peter V.
An extreme grey nomad global adventure. Bill and Julie Lawler are spending six continuous northern and southern hemisphere summers in a row travelling by vehicle following the sun. Hear about their experience of travelling 543 days in a camper across five continents, 51 countries and over 130,000 kilometres. View

26 Feb, Wed 9:00AM				Walter Hood Monument to Washerwomans
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
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 summers day walk. You’ll never want to leave! Coffee back in Milton. NB: Return home about 1pm. View

26 Feb, Wed 9:40AM				Watsons Bay to Coogee
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	150m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Watsons Bay to Coogee via Macquarie Lighthouse, Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte and Clovelly Beaches. Great coastal views and opportunity for a swim. No need to contact leader unless enquiry. Some street walking, steps and hills. Map: Southern Beaches View

27-29 Feb, Thu (04:38AM)-Sat (00:00AM)				Mount Jagungal
Grade:3/6		Length	36km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Graham C.
(Cancelled) Three-day pack walk Mt Jagungal, one of the “biggies” at over 2000m. A beautiful campsite on a high knoll and surrounded by Snow gums. Day 1 - Walk to campsite. Day 2 - Climb Jagungal with daypacks. Day 3 - Walk out. Joint with Bush Club Inc. Could be cold nights at high altitude. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Jagungal 85251S and Toolong Range 85251N Limit: 8. View

27 Feb, Thu 9:24AM				Sefton to Granville along Duck Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Initally some streets and then along good paths along the Duck River to find the chook colonies on the way. View

28 Feb, Fri 9:17AM				Crossing The Blue Mountains
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
The 1813 crossing of the Blue Mountains was the expedition led by Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson and William Charles Wentworth, which became the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales by European settlers.  Mal January did not exactly follow the original route but mapped out his hiking route and led a group to cross the Blue Mountains twice.  Thanks to his generosity for permitting me to use his route, we can repeat this epic journey to cross the Blue Mountains. We are walking in reverse direction so as to take advantage of the cooler climate in upper Blue Mountains in the summer months. Autumn colours will be beautiful. We take the 8:24 Blue Mountains train every Sunday, with some exceptions. A certificate of completion will be awarded to walkers who complete all the 15 sections. If there are certain sections that you are not available, let me know. You may be able to pair up with another person to complete them on different dates. Pink Flaannel flowers seeds  need a fire and rain to germinate. We had both. Let’s see if we can find some. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

28 Feb, Fri 11:54AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 1A
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Co Leader: James Moule. RSVP essential. Following the footsteps of Mal January, we walk from Mt York to Mt Victoria. We catch train from Central at 8:17 am, arriving Katoomba at 10:36 am, ( need to change to rail bus at Springwood) giving you time for a coffee.  Then we catch 698V bus from Katoomba at 11.17 am arriving Closeburn Drive at Mt York Road at 11.54 am.  We walk to Mount York Lookout and then return to Mount Victoria Station. Walk the historic Cox’s Road and see the Historic Wells. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

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