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2 Jan, Thu 11:30AM				Port Kembla – Hill 60 – Port Kembla Pool
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Streets, ups & downs, 1 steep climb, water views (no rock hopping). Swim. Bus return via Warrawong Plaza (for coffee) then train from Wollongong. View

3 Jan, Fri 8:50AM				Victory Track
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Victory Track, Numantia Creek to Numantia Falls, then walk to Springwood Station via Sassafras Gully Rd. Mostly on good track or road, but there are creek crossings and a couple of steeper rougher sections. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

4 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Putty Beach to McMasters Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Where do you go when the heat of summer is on? A lovely coastal walk with plenty of opportunities to swim, snorkel and enjoy the dramatic scenery! One of my favourites walks along the littoral zone. Swimming in open water. Location: Bouddi NP and Central Coast Map: Gosford 91312S and Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 15. View

4 Jan, Sat 10:19AM				Riverwood – Narwee
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C.
Streets, paths, boardwalk, water views, mangroves. Coffee at Narwee, train return to city. View

5 Jan, Sun 8:00AM				Honeymoon Bay to Target Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Visit a number of secluded beaches on the northern headland of Jervis Bay. Walk from Honeymoon Bay to Target Beach (on track). Stay here for swim/picnic or visit the wreck of the St Martin de Porres at the base of Longnose Point. Optional off-track/rock hopping (grade 4) on to Little Target Beach and possibly beyond to Boat Harbour. Plenty of time for any number of swims if the weather is right. Map: Currarong 90271N Limit: 12. View

6 Jan, Mon 3:45PM				Balmoral to Circular Quay
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	265m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Balmoral Beach to Circular Quay via Georges Head, Bradleys Head, Taronga Zoo, Cremorne Point, Milsons Point and across the bridge to Circular Quay. Please bring a torch in case the walk takes longer than expected. Please contact the leader via SMS for details. Walk may be cancelled if air quality is poor. Limit: 10. View

6 Jan, Mon 9:22AM				Evans Lookout Clifftop Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) From the bus stop near St Andrews Ave, walk to Evans Lookout. Clifftop walk from there to Barrow Lookout for views of Govetts Leap. Then take the Braeside Walk to Blackheath. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

7 Jan, Tue 9:30AM				Bawley – Termeil- Kioloa Circuit Bike Ride
		Length	32km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Mixed road and good dirt track. From Bawley Pt Reserve cycle back to Termeil, then on old hwy to Ingolds Lookout. Then Boardinghouse Road back to Hwy for 5 km (quite safe with wide shoulder). Up Buck’s Road (very steep) over hills and down to Pretty Beach and Kioloa. Return along quiet coast road and cycleway to start. Map: Shoalhaven Cycleways View

7 Jan, Tue 8:34AM				Dangar Island Circumnavigation
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W.
Stunning 360 degree views of the river, adjacent islands and bridges. About 100 steps up from the station and then down on return. View

8 Jan, Wed 11:00AM				Bundeena to Jibbon Head
Grade:1/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Bush tracks, beach walking, Aboriginal engravings, optional swim at end of walk at your own risk. Location: Royal NP View

8-10 Jan, Wed-Fri				Colo/Nepean River paddle
		Length	25km		Milton Branch
Peter W.
(Cancelled) Starting with a rafting experience at Penrith Whitewater Stadium (just plain good fun). Then camping for 2 nights at Upper Colo Reserve. Day 2 paddling the Colo River. The section will depend upon water levels. Day 3 paddling on Nepean River. Either Nepean Gorge or if sufficient water from Penrith to Wallacia. Trip combined with another club. PFD compulsory. Location: Blue Mountains Limit: 12. View

8 Jan, Wed 5:02PM				Coogee to North Bondi
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
We’ll walk from Coogee Bay Hotel to Bondi or North Bondi. Opportunity for swimming at Bondi. Location: coogee Limit: 8. View

8 Jan, Wed 3:30PM				Nuggan Pt, Meroo Headland
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk to Nuggan Point from Meroo Head Campsite. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches with bonus BBQ. PLUS: After the walk, return to campsite and parking area for light/BBQ. BYO meat and associated foods and drink. Expected return home by 7:30pm. View

8 Jan, 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

9 Jan, Thu 10:00AM				Tempe – Wolli Creek – Mascot
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Ramble around Tempe Reserve, continue beside Alexandra Canal. Train return from Mascot. Coffee somewhere. View

10 Jan, 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

10 Jan, Fri 9:50AM				Pierces Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk to Grose River for lunch. Return same way. Lots of steps. Creek crossings. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

11 Jan, Sat 10:30AM				Coogee – Maroubra
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Streets, paths, ups & downs. Swim. Bus return to city from Maroubra. View

11-12 Jan, Sat (09:00AM)-Sun (14:00PM)				Erskine Creek Pack Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Cancelled) We start with a walk down on the Jack Evans Track to Erskine Creek in the Glenbrook area of Blue Mountains NP. We then walk upstream to an excellent swimming pool on the junction with Lincoln/Monkey Ropes Creek. Spend the day swimming and stay the night at a nice campsite near the pool. Return will be a short walk along Monkey Ropes Creek and up a new track to return to the cars. This is a perfect way to spend a summer weekend. Location: ErskineCreek and Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

11 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Hat Hill Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) Ht Hill Canyon is a spectacular easy canyon to enjoy as it requires no abseils and only a few shortish swims so a wetsuit is definitely required. A wonderful watery trip on a hot January weekend not far from Blackheath. Rock scrambling, cold water and a few short swims, so a wetsuit is necessary. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

11 Jan, Sat 9:00AM				Kiama to Gerringong
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
If you feel like cooling off, escaping the heat and want a nice easy walk along the coast past several swimmable beaches and scenic headlands then this is the walk for you! Also, it's completely public transport friendly! Bring your swimmers, sunblock and towel and well walk and swim our way along the coastline. Location: Kiama Coast Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 20. View

11 Jan, Sat 10:33PM				Otford to Bundeena: Royal NP Night Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	28km	1,000m	Southern Sydney Branch
Angelo E.
RSVP and head torch are a MUST. This is Sydney’s premier coastal walk, taking us through the world’s second oldest national park, the magnificent Royal National Park. Our starting point is the village of Otford, at the southern end of the RNP. Our aim is to arrive in Bundeena by about 8:15am, to ensure we catch the first ferry of the day, the 9am service to Cronulla. Type of walk: This is a full night time adventure filled with great natural beauty, coastal tracks, a rich diversity of pristine eco-systems and abandoned beaches. There are some moderate climbs. Difficulty: Hard, because of the distance and as we must concentrate for the night walking. We will be winding through forest, up and down headlands and crossing long beaches. A good level of fitness is definitely required. There are No get out points for this walk. If you attend you must finish the entire walk. Transport back is by ferry across Port Hacking to Cronulla Railway Station for the 45 minute service back to the city. All transport is Opal Card, except the ferry. What to bring: Good walking shoes/boots, 2-3 litres of water, two snacks and one late night meal, light rain jacket. A headlight and spare batteries are essential. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Royal NP Map: Royal NP Limit: 10. View

11 Jan, Sat				Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular and threatened area must be protected for future generations. Park on a fire trail off Sunnyside Ridge Road and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave along the way, then explore both branches of the gorge, including Pinch Point Circle. Move south east and out towards Carne Creek, then climb out and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

12 Jan, Sun 9:00AM				Burrill Lake West Arm Walk – Morning Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Peter F.
A very short and easy walk for a Sunday! From Lions Park to Dolphin Point Dam then West Arm of lake via bush/cycle tracks and Romney Park Rd. Return via NPWS walking track and Aboriginal Cave to Lions Park by lunch time. View

12 Jan, Sun 8:30AM				Mt Kembla, Illawarra Escarpment
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk on tracks and fire trails through eucalypt and rain forests from Mount Kembla Lookout to the summit, Ring Track and Ridge Track. Coastal and escarpment views. Limit: 16. View

13 Jan, Mon 9:12AM				Overcliff and Undercliff
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	320m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk to Conservation Hut. Then down stairs to Overcliff walk. Visit Den Fenella Lookout. Follow Undercliff walk to Wentworth Falls and Round Walk. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

14 Jan, Tue 9:31AM				Northbridge to Artarmon
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Artarmon Station via Folly Point & Tunks Park. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, rough bushtracks, streets, creek crossings (slippery surfaces) steps. View

14 Jan, Tue 11:06AM				Wollongong Day Out
Grade:1/6		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Bus ride from Campbelltown to Wollongong. At beach by 1pm for lunch and swim. Minimum walking. Bus and train return to Sydney. View

15 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Birchgrove to East Balmain
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW Ramble 3 Kms. Options to extend. View

15 Jan, Wed 6:55AM				Wollangambe Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
Graham C.
(Cancelled) Wollangambe Canyon via Joes, Du Faurs and Lower Bell Canyons. A taster of several canyons, each with its own distinctive character. The side trip up Bell is a classic. Wetsuits, lilos and volleys/similar required. Slippery rocks, cold deep water. Steep climb out with a heavy pack. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Wollongambe Limit: 8. View

16 Jan, Thu 10:20AM				Marks Park – Tamarama – Bronte – Clovelly
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Streets, parks, ups & downs, steps, water views. Swim. Bus return. View

17 Jan, Fri 8:42AM				Burra Korain Flat
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk down to Burra Korain Flat on the Grose River. On the way visit Victoria Falls. Lots of steps. Rough track. Creek crossings. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

17 Jan, Fri 4:00PM				Evening walk – South Coogee to Bondi Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	185m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Updated Details) Start at South Coogee near Ivor Rowe Rock Pool and walk along the coast through South Coogee wetlands, Wylie's Baths, Coogee Beach and then on along the Coogee to Bondi Beach track passing through Clovelly Beach, Bronte Beach, Tamarama Beach. Please contact leader if it is smoky as the walk may be cancelled. Map: Coogee Limit: 20. View

17 Jan, 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

18 Jan, Sat				Dumbano Creek Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	7.5km	200m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Wollangambe Trail – Overgrown fire trail – Dumbano Creek – Girdwood Track - Wollangambe Trail. This is a nice introduction to canyons, no abseils, wet feet. Track, off-track with mild scrub, creek walking. Location: Newnes SF Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

18 Jan, Sat 10:30AM				Manly Wharf – Forty Baskets Beach – Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
Walk to Forty Baskets and return after lunch and swim (own risk). Ferry return to city. View

19 Jan, Sun 9:00AM				Cave Beach, Bherwerre Beach Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Denise D.
Walk on beaches (6km) and four wheel drive tracks. Good views of Pigeon House. Swim if warm. Start and finish at car park at end of Cave Beach Rd. GR: 877067. Meet leader car park Booderee NP entrance (fees apply). Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

19 Jan, Sun 3:30PM				Evening Walk – Rose Bay to Watsons Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	120m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Changed Transport Details) An easy evening walk from Rose Bay to Watsons Bay, walking through the Hermitage Foreshore Walk, Nielson Park, Green Point Reserve, Watsons Bay, Hornby Lighthouse and back to Watsons Bay. You could leave at Watsons Bay if you prefer not to do the loop around Hornby Lighthouse. Please contact leader if it is smoky as the walk may be cancelled. Location: Rose Bay Limit: 20. View

19 Jan, Sun				Gerroa & Seven Mile Beach NP
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	50m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
A great easy summer time, low tide, walk exploring rock platform, beach and bush. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Limit: 20. View

19 Jan, Sun 1:00PM				Narrabeen Lagoon Circumnavigation
					Sydney Branch
Tony C.
From the western basin to the outlet to the sea, this majestic waterway will reveal its secrets. On this leisurely 8km paddle, you can swim the lagoon from a clean, sandy beach, or take a plunge in in the ocean or nearby rock pool. Visit an island, experience the exotic wildlife – pelicans, black swan (over 100 of these elegant creatures have made the lagoon their home), maybe a fish will jump in your boat! Hear about the amazing Aboriginal history. Kayak hire just $78pp. Grade easy – ideal for first-timers. Kayak tuition prior to commencing. Everything provided, including life vests, which must be worn while on the water. Register with Tony Carr, former President of Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment. View

19 Jan, Sun 11:45AM				Resolute Beach and the Resolute Loop Trail
		Length	6km		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. Note that RSVP is compulsory via the link. Any questions please contact Kym on 9230 3030 or kym.chapple@parliament.nsw.gov.au. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP View

20 Jan, Mon 9:25AM				Bondi to Maroubra
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	40m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
Sydney's iconic coastal walk with fantastic views. Mainly along formed pathways but it does include some street walking. In the event of tough walking weather the walk could be shortened. Bring your swimmers if you would like a swim before you go home. Lots of steps and a few long staircases. Cumulative climb is 638 metres though the largest single climb is 40 metres. Location: Southern Sydney Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 20. View

20 Jan, Mon 8:28AM				Spurwood Rd
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk down Spurwood Trail and cross over Cripple Creek Trail to follow bike tracks up to the ridge opposite. Follow more bike tracks out along the ridge and back. Return to Warrimoo via Rickard Road. Some steep loose sections. Not much shade on this walk. Location: Warrimoo Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

21 Jan, Tue 9:00AM				Bird photography
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This is an opportunity to spot and, if you so desire, take photos of some of our waterbirds. There is a bird hide. There is also mangrove so be prepared for mosquitoes. A wide variety of life to enjoy across a variety of habitats. Mosquitoes! And be prepared for sun and/or rain! Location: Bicentennial Park Limit: 12. View

21 Jan, Tue 10:02AM				Carss Park – Ramsgate
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C.
Mostly flat. A couple of short but fairly steep hills. Could be muddy and slippery after rain. Some uneven surfaces. Steps down. Mostly easy walk along the shore of Kogarah Bay then through reserves and a little street walking to Ramsgate. Option of swim at Ramsgate Baths at conclusion of walk. View

21 Jan, Tue 4:30PM				Evening walk – Rose Bay to Milsons Point
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	160m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
An evening walk from Rose Bay to Milsons Point via Seven Shillings Beach, Double Bay, Yarranabbe Park, Rushcutters Bay Park, Wooloomooloo, Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, Botanic Gardens, Circular Quay and the Harbour Bridge. Please contact leader if it is smoky as the walk may be cancelled. Location: Eastern Suburbs Limit: 20. View

21 Jan, Tue				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 Jan, Tue 10:14AM				Lake Macquarie
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Toronto beside the lake, fire trails & bushtracks, some rough tracks, reserves, streets, short steep sections & steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At the finish a bus to Fassifern Station (CCN Line). View

22 Jan, Wed 9:00AM				Mollymook Mystery Tour
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Explore little trekked back alleys of reserves and bushland from the oval, up through the top of Hilltop Golf Course, across Mollymoke Farm Creek and back to Tallwood Cafe for a not so mysterious refreshment. Gentle walking, mostly downhill except for the parts that go up - (the “other bits”). View

22 Jan, Wed 10:03AM				Olympic Park to Rydalmere
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW Ramble 3 Kms. Options to extend. View

23 Jan, Thu 10:59AM				Bundeena – Jibbon Head
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sophie A.
Bush tracks, rocks, beach walking, Aboriginal carvings, optional swim at end of walk (own risk). Ferry return to Cronulla, train return to city. View

24 Jan, Fri 9:35AM				Colliers Causeway
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk down to Colliers Causeway. Then up Porters Pass and across to Fort Rock before heading back to Blackheath. Old tracks, creek crossings, scrambling and muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

25 Jan, Sat 10:21AM				Brighton-Le-Sands – Ramsgate – Sandringham
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Streets, parks, ups & downs, water views. Swim at Sandringham Baths. Dropout points available. Bus return to Kogarah, coffee at Kogarah, train return to city. View

25 Jan, Sat				Clean up day
					Branch
General Community Event
Yuri Bolotin is organising another clean-up day - this one is in Bilpin, the village where they live, for the Wollemi Wilderness Cabins. This place, one of Bilpin's tourist attractions, has sustained extensive damage during the fires, with most of its grounds severely burnt. We are trying to help them to restore as quickly as possible, to bring people back to Bilpin and to the rest of the Blue Mountains. You are invited to join Yuri to spend a day as a volunteer to help clean up after the fires. There is much to do and only very limited resources. We will be guided by Lionel Buckett, who runs the Wollemi Wilderness Cabins. No special skills are required. You need to bring a good spirit, an open mind and a pair of hands. Note this is not a club activity. Everyone volunteers on their own accord. Please let Yuri know if you would like to join him, and he will get back to you with the logistics. You can see Lionel's place here, before the fires: www.wollemicabins.com.au View

25-27 Jan, Sat (08:00AM)-Mon (15:00PM)				The Mighty Morong Deep
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	700m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) If you want the ultimate river trip you simply can't go past the mighty Morong Deep! This is an incredibly beautiful section of the upper Kowmung River populated by numerous cascades, cool refreshing giant swimming pools and slabs of pink granite which is perfect for scrambling over, sunbaking on and allowing perfect grip as you explore your way down the river. In short, having the time of your life! Add to this the real chance of bagging a wild trout and some lovely campsites and you have all the attributes for an amazing experience worthy of saluting the Australia Day weekend in style! The walk involves walking down into the deep via Megalith ridge,establishing a basecamp at a loverly grassy campsite then exploring with day packs the Kowmung river upstream into the Morong Deep and downstream too which has a completely different character. Lots of rock scrambling. Location: Kanangra-Boyd NP Map: Kanangra 89303S, Shooters Hill 88302S, Gurnang 88291N, and Yerranderie 89294N Limit: 12. View

25 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Waterfall Station to Heathcote Station
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Waterfall Station - Uloola Track - Robertson knoll - Kangaroo Creek - Engadine Track - Heathcote Station. A wonderful walk with a huge variety of habitats including patches of rainforest, heathland and open woodlands plus a superb lunch spot in Kangaroo Creek, an ideal place for a refreshing swim. The walk is public transport friendly too. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 20. View

26 Jan, Sun 9:00AM				Australia Day Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	31km	700m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
RSVP not required but appreciated.  Walk from Circular Quay to Manly, OR as much as you wish. There are many exit points. Most people walk to Balmoral which is about 16km.  Australia Day Celebration. This is the fourth year we are doing this walk to enjoy the fun Australia Day Celebration. See aerial display, water activities, festivities.  Stop for swimming at various beaches.  If you arrive early, you may be able to get free sausage sizzle and coffee at the Rocks area before the walk. Steep and slippery sections Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

26 Jan, Sun 10:32AM				Circular Quay – Taronga – Bradleys Head
Grade:1/6		Length	2km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Leader to be decided on day of the walk. Harbour side tracks. We’ll watch Harbour Festivities along the way and lunch at Bradleys Head. Return to city from Taronga Wharf. View

26 Jan, Sun 8:59AM				Minnamurra – Bombo – Kiama
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A delightful coastal walk from Minnamurra South to Kiama via the rugged headland of the Boneyard. Expect the odd swim or two depending on the weather. If time permits we can wander down to look at the blowhole before catching the train home. Rock hopping along the coast. Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 20. View

27 Jan, Mon 9:45AM				Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	83m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
Escape the heat of the mountains and enjoy this cooler walk with its spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. We will walk from Watsons Bay to Rose Bay via South Head and Nielsen Park, where there will be time for a quick swim in the netted harbour pool. It includes some street walking. Note: This day is a public holiday. Quite a few stairs in places. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

28 Jan, Tue 9:30AM				Carrington Falls Budderoo National Park
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Cancelled) Carrington Falls and Stevos Track followed by a short drive to access Nellies Glen and Missingham Lookout. There will be an opportunity to swim at Nellies Glen. Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

28 Jan, Tue 10:00AM				Harbour South Shore
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Walk through Darling Point to McKell Park, then around Double Bay to Murray Rose Pool for swim and lunch. Optional extension to Point Piper and Rose Bay. Bus or ferry return. View

28 Jan, Tue 9:00AM				Lake Illawarra
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	10m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Foreshore walking in a loop around the Windang area; the entrance to Lake Illawarra. Up to 75 species of birds have been spotted here so it is worth bringing a camera and a long lens. View

28 Jan, Tue 9:15AM				North Sydney
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Milsons Point Station via Reserves & Bays. Steep sections, many steps, rough bushtracks. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

29 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Ettalong to Patonga
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	500m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Coastal tracks, some steep and rocky, beach walking. Walk from Ettalong to Patonga round the coast. Lunchtime swim at Pearl Beach. Finish at Patonga to catch bus back to Woy Woy. If hot, we'll walk back to Umina Beach and catch a bus back to Woy Woy. Location: Brisbane Water NP View

29 Jan, Wed 3:00PM				South Coast Islands 7
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
O'hara Island, Dawsons Island and Granite Rock. From the NPWS car park at Pretty Beach, walk south along the beaches and around headlands past O'Hara Island, Dawsons Island and Granite Rock (we will call it an island). Return along the beach for an evening bbq at the Pretty Beach picnic area. Bring your own meat or veg alternative and salads to share. We will organise the cooking necessities. This is an opportunity for those intimidated by the climb over Mt Durras to experience part of this iconic walk. NPWS park entry fees apply. Map: Kioloa 89261N View

30 Jan, Thu 9:16AM				Strickland House, South Head and Watsons Bay
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W.
Mostly (a few streets) along Sydney Harbour on the Heritage Foreshore Track which takes in scenic beaches and Sydney Harbour views, historic gun emplacements to the distinctive red and white striped Hornby Lighthouse. Uneven surfaces and steps. Location: Sydney Harbour View

31 Jan, Fri 9:06AM				Bullaburra to Lawson
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	150m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Janet R.
Bullaburra Station, Dantes Glen, Empire Pass, Echo Bluff, Lawson Station. Rough, steep in places, some edges. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

31 Jan, 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

1 Feb, Sat				Kayaking Port Davey/Bathurst Harbour
					Branch
jcrocker
Expressions of interest are sought for a kayaking trip of about a week's duration in Port Davey/Bathurst Harbour in SW Tasmania for February or March 2020. The plan would be to fly from Hobart to Melaleuca, and a folding kayak, suitable for air transport, would be an advantage. It is possible to take a conventional kayak into Port Davey on a charter boat, but the trip around the southern capes of Tasmania is recommended only for those with good sea legs. A number of shops in Australia sell folding kayaks, and hire arrangements may be possible. Once there, the plan would be to explore as much of the area as the weather conditions permit. February and March are the least windy months, but very strong winds may occur at any time. However, the area has many sheltered inlets and it should usually be possible to find some protected water to paddle. View

1 Feb, Sat 10:08AM				Maroubra – Coogee
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
Streets, parks, ups & downs, water views following the coast. Swim. View

2 Feb, Sun 9:00AM				Sussex Inlet to Swan Lake
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Denise D.
Walk via riverside paths, sand dunes, rock platform & Cudmirrah Beach to reach Swan lake. Lovely views across inlet & ocean. Meet leader at Sussex Turnoff car park. Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

3 Feb, Mon 9:30AM				Golden Stairs to Furber Steps
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Bus to Scenic World for morning tea in nearby park. Walk out along Narrowneck Trail and down the Golden Stairs. Follow Federal Pass to Furber Steps. Rough track in sections and plenty of steps. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

3 Feb, Mon 9:22AM				Prince Henry Cliff Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Katoomba Cascades. Follow Cliff Walk past Echo Point and Three Sisters to exit at Merriwa Street. Walk back to Katoomba Station. Quite a few stairs to ascend approaching Echo Point. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

4 Feb, Tue 8:00AM				Burning Palms
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Another early start to complete this loop walk before the heat of the day. Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

4 Feb, Tue 8:30AM				Circular Quay to Nielson Park
Grade:2/6		Length	14km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk via The Royal Botanic Garden, Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay, Rose Bay to Nielson Park (Shark Beach). Bays, streets, many steps up & down. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Town Hall Station. View

4 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Fitzroy Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Postponed) As Morton Park is closed this walk has been cancelled or postponed. We will have a new walk in the Tahmoor Gorge instead. Fitzroy Falls West Rim and East Rim Tracks provide spectacular views of the main falls, Twin Falls, the Grotto and the valley between the two tracks. The vegetation is very different on each of the tracks. The walk is mostly on formed tracks but the extension to the plane crash site is off-track. Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks. Some off-track. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

4 Feb, Tue 9:43AM				Parramatta – Sutherland by Bus
Grade:1/6		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Travel by M92 Bus to interesting morning tea spot in the University Café, resume the bus journey and stop at Bankstown for lunch in the park. Continue by bus to Sutherland. Coffee at Sutherland, train return to city. View

4 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Tahmoor Gorge – Old Logging Track
Grade:3/6		Length	7.4km	140m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
This is a new walk that takes in aspects of the Tahmoor Gorge and Mermaids Pool Lookouts. It is a relatively flat walk only 1 shortish climb. The walk will explore some of the old loggers track that runs through the centre of this reserve. As this is a shortish walk there will probably be time for a swim at Seethru Pools. Unfenced cliffs. Map: Picton 90294S Limit: 24. View

5 Feb, Wed				Rocks Area
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW Ramble 3 Kms. Options to extend. View

6 Feb, Thu 10:08AM				Tuggerah – Chittaway Bay – Long Jetty
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Nature Reserve, water views, birds, good track, environmental management of urban runoff into Tuggerah Lake. Steady pace. Bus return to Gosford, train return to Sydney. Coffee somewhere. View

7 Feb, Fri 9:22AM				North Katoomba Wander
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Changed Transport Details) Wander the maze of tracks and trails in this area. Could be people walking their dogs. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

8-23 Feb, Sat (07:00AM)-Sun (00:00AM)				Lord Howe Island Trip 2020
					Illawarra Branch
34125
Joe Pike and Brendan Mills are leading another great trip to Lord Howe Island in February 2020. The trip is for one week and allows for group of individual activities including bush walking, swimming/snorkeling, cycling, history insights and more. We are calling for expressions of interest. Please be early as these trips have filled up quickly in the past. Please contact Joe on josephpike3@gmail.com or 0428276883 for further information. View

8 Feb, Sat 9:29AM				Middle Head to the Zoo
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W.
Explore Middle Head then down a bush track with many steps to Chowder Bay then Sydney Harbour foreshore to Taronga Zoo. Medium pace. Location: Sydney Harbour NP View

8-9 Feb, Sat (08:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Pisgah Rock Track – Erskine Creek – Dadder Cave – Blands Pool
Grade:3/6				220m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Postponed) Attention all lovers of 5 star campsites, fantastic swimming holes and hedonists in general! On this trip we will descend the Pisgah Rock Track to one of the most superb campsites you've ever encountered, complete with a lake sized swimming pool nearby. Add to this numerous cascades and rapids to laze in or lilo down, as well as interesting places to visit like Dadder Cave and you have a memorable weekend indeed. Book early to avoid disappointment as this is sure to be a popular trip. Rock hopping up and down Erskine Creek and a steep descent of the Pisgah Rock Track. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

8 Feb, Sat 8:31AM				Valley of the Waters
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Due to the fires in Erskine Creek closing the Glenbrook area I'm now doing the very picturesque Valley of the Waters walk in Wentworth Falls. With the recent rains the falls should be beautiful to behold! Lots of steps! Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

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
Paul B.
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	Southern 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	Southern 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
Paul B.
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	Southern 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	Southern 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

28 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

28 Feb, Fri 8:30AM				Red Hand Cave and Tunnel Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	500m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk from Glenbrook Station to Red Hand Cave, Tunnel Lookout and back to Glenbrook Station. Rough and slippery track, creek crossings. Location: Glenbrook Map: Glenbrook Limit: 20. View

28-29 Feb, Fri (13:00PM)-Sat (00:00AM)				South Coast Islands 8
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
Camp Friday and Saturday nights at South Durras. Leader will provide caravan park details. Saturday morning walk from South Durras to North Durras, Point Upright and past Grasshopper Island to Depot Beach. Return via the rainforest walk. Non-campers welcome. Meet at the caravan park for 9am start. Other activities may be arranged for those camping. NPWS park entry fees apply. Map: Durras 89261S View

29 Feb, Sat 8:30AM				Griffiths Trail
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This delightful circuit takes in some wonderful views of the south coast and several secluded valleys tucked in behind the coast as from such vantage points as the Cooks Nose and Illawarra lookout. Hopefully there will still be a lot of flowers out as well as many birds, with the lucky observer sighting the elusive ground parrot which lives here. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15. View

29 Feb, Sat 2:00PM				Life at the Wild Frontiers
					Branch
General Community Event
Tales from the Wollemi and the Ghost Town of Newnes by Bushexplorers Michael, Brian and Yuri - tales of history, adventures in the bush and how to access exciting, off the beaten path walks. View

29 Feb, Sat 9:00AM				Long Point – Shoalhaven River
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	460m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Long Point Lookout - Shoalhaven River - return. A big descent and climb out later, in between there's pleasant river walking and time to swim/laze/explore. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Morton NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 15. View

29 Feb, Sat 9:00AM				NPA Activities Leader Forum
					Illawarra Branch
Sam G.
(Updated Details) NPA Activities Leader Forum The leader forum will be held at Club on East, East Parade, Sutherland, from 9.00 am – 12.30 pm on Saturday, 29 February 2020.   All activities leaders are invited, as well as any member who may be thinking of becoming a leader or just wants to know more about what activities leadership involves. Members from all NPA branches are welcome.   The meeting is not a formal ‘training session’ but an opportunity for discussion on topics such as mentoring new leaders, and the shape of our Activities Program following the unprecedented bushfires across the state.   Participants may wish to join in lunch (at own expense) at the club Bistro after the meeting.   There is no cost to participants, but registration is required. Please contact Sam Garrett-Jones to register or if you have any questions. Hazards: Pokies. Location: Sutherland Limit: 30. View

29 Feb - 1 Mar, Sat-Sun				Part of Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Cancelled) An easier pack walk in the Megalong Valley along a section of the Six Foot Track. Lovely scenery and a great campsite next to the Cox River. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

29 Feb, Sat				Provide first aid remote situation Day 1
					Branch
General Community Event
The St John Ambulance Provide First Aid course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty. It is suitable to both people in workplaces and members of the public who want training in first aid. Provide First Aid courses offered through Scouts NSW, St John’s and Bushwalking NSW cover all the normal content, but with an outdoors slant. The course accredits participants in the HLTAID003 “Provide First Aid” unit of competency. For more information follow this link bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

29 Feb, Sat 10:10AM				Watsons Bay – Nielsen Park
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Walk via Coast and Diamond Bay. Streets, paths, ups & downs. Swim. Bus return to city. View

1 Mar, Sun 8:30AM				Clean Up Australia Day
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Meet at Gordon Station (west side) at 8:30am for a walk along Blackbutt Creek Fire trail to Fullers Bridge via pipeline and Great North Walk along Lane Cove River. We will leave rubbish bags in the park near the visitor centre. Joint walk with Bush Club. View

1 Mar, Sun 10:45AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 1B
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co leader: James Moule. RSVP essential. Following the footsteps of Mal January, we walk from  Mt Victoria to Blackheath via Pulpit Rock,  MountPiddington and Coxs cave. You may like to explore the Topple Cave.  Beautiful rock formations, ferns, forests, wild life and water falls. Majestic views. The grotto is at its best after the recent torrential rain. Steep and slippery sections. Gortex boots an advantage Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

1-6 Mar, Sun (12:00PM)-Fri (12:00PM)				Green Patch Car Based Camping
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
(Fully Booked) Car based camp at Green Patch. A variety of walks including Black Waterhole, Murrays Beach, Huskisson to Hyams and the Botanic Gardens. Rough tracks, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 20. View

1 Mar, Sun 9:00AM				Help us clean Up Narrabeen Lagoon after the deluge
					Sydney Branch
Tony C.
A whole lot of rubbish came tumbling down the hills around the lagoon during the recent storms, so we’re taking to our kayaks with bags, racks and gloves on the hunt for those pesky bottles, coffee cups, plastic bags and other bits and bobs. With the support of Northern Beaches Council, we’ll be focusing on the shoreline between the picnic areas, which are difficult for land-based crews to access. Join our happy group at 9am on Clean Up Australia Day for a 2-hour session as we work our way around the waterway. Everything provided. No charge for kayak hire for the first 10 to sign up - $25 per person thereafter. You’ll get to experience more of the lagoon as we go and get some nice, gentle exercise, too. You must register in advance. Just send an email to Tony Carr, the former president of Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment, who will lead the session. Life jackets will be provided and must be worn while on the water. View

1 Mar, Sun 12:00PM				Hunter Lookout and Great North Walk loop
		Length	6km		Branch
David.S
Come join the Greens Bushwalking Club for this opportunity to enjoy our wonderful National Park. A 6km moderate walk. Bring sensible shoes, sunscreen, hat, at least 2 litres of water per person and lunch. Note that RSVP is compulsory via the link. Any questions please contact Kym on 9230 3030 or kym.chapple@parliament.nsw.gov.au. View

1 Mar, Sun 8:00AM				Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Transverse
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
Walk & plant identification as we go. View

1-8 Mar, Sun-Sun				Provide first aid in remote situation days 1-3
					Branch
General Community Event
1, 7 & 8 March 2020. The St John Ambulance Provide First Aid course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty. It is suitable for both people in workplaces and members of the public who want training in first aid. Provide First Aid courses offered through Scouts NSW, St John’s and Bushwalking NSW cover all the normal content, but with an outdoors slant. The course accredits participants in the HLTAID003 “Provide First Aid” unit of competency. For more information follow this link bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

1 Mar, Sun 9:00AM				South Coast Islands 9
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk around Wasp Head, past Wasp Island, along beautiful Emily Millers Beach to Flat Rock Island, Myrtle Beach and onto Richmond Beach. Return via forest tracks. This walk completes our journey to the islands in the known universe. In the autumn we will venture into the wilds of Bateman's Bay. NPWS park entry fees apply. Map: Durras 89261S View

2 Mar, Mon 8:33AM				Spurwood Road
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Walk down Spurwood Trail and cross over Cripple Creek Trail to follow bike tracks up to the ridge opposite. Follow more bike tracks out along the ridge and back. Return to Warrimoo via Rickard Road. Some steep loose sections. Not much shade on this walk. Location: Warrimoo Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

3 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				Circular Quay – Cremorne Point
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk via Barangaroo, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Kirribilli, to Cremorne Point Wharf. Ferry return to Circular Quay. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Pathways, streets, steps. Moderate pace. View

3 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Fitzroy Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	100m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martin M.
Walk to Faulks and Blakemans Loookouts. Indistinct track in places. Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 12. View

3 Mar, Tue 11:05AM				Narrabeen – Narrabeen Lagoon – North Narrabeen
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Updated Details) Streets, paths, mostly flat, water views. Long lunch and swim at North Narrabeen Rock Pool. Bus return. Coffee somewhere. View

3 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				Wattamolla to Eagle Rock
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Delightful coastal scenery to savour after the long hot summer. Always picturesque and with the opportunity for a swim and a snorkel at the end of the walk. Be aware of sun and carry water and wear a hat. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

4 Mar, Wed 9:30AM				Centennial Park Circuit
					Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW Ramble. Option to extend. View

4 Mar, Wed 9:00AM				Milton Rainforest & Backstreet Meander
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Ever gone any further in Mick Ryan Reserve than the car park? Now you can, as we sneak out its back door into the semi-rural and quaint back streets on our way to the little bit of remaining temperate rainforest in the middle of Milton. It’s a surprise adventure that is an easy walk for everyone. Coffee back in town. View

4 Mar, Wed 9:02AM				Spit to Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Jill M.
Spit Junction to Manly. Optional sidewalk, possible swim. View

5 Mar, Thu				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather and what is open, 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

5 Mar, Thu 10:00AM				Parks of Bondi
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Explore parks big and small in this historic community. Streets, park paths and steps. Lunch atop Bellevue Hill. Option to extend down through Cooper Park to Double Bay or return to Bondi Junction. Coffee somewhere. Train return to city from Bondi Junction or Edgecliff. (This walk was cancelled on Saturday Dec 21, 2019 due to the extreme heat). View

6-8 Mar, Fri-Sun				Canberra Cycling
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Option to meet 7pm, Thursday evening for dinner at local restaurant (need to book). Riding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Up to approx. 40 - 60kms each day; with possible 530m elevations - 530m descents. Cycling various day trips, mainly bike paths, around Canberra and suburbs. Planning to stay at Alivio Tourist Park, O’Connor which has a pool, tennis court, powered and unpowered sites (unfortunately they no longer have tent sites). Opportunity for site seeing too. Come for all or selected days. No Helmet No Go! View

6 Mar, Fri 9:18AM				Leura to Federal Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	500m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Leura Cascades, Marguerite Cascades, Federal Pass, Furber Steps then to Katoomba. Well tracked but lots of steps. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

7 Mar, Sat 8:30AM				Heathcote to Bundeena via Marley Beach
Grade:4/6		Length	26km	600m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Heathcote Station to Audley, Winifred Fall, Mount Bass, Marley Beach and finish off at Bundeena. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

7-8 Mar, Sat-Sun				Provide first aid – Two Day
					Branch
General Community Event
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

7 Mar, Sat 10:00AM				Rhodes – Kissing Point
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
We will take the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk through the Yaralla Estate past Rivendell and the Dame Eadith Walker Home. Looking at the stables and the rose garden, we will continue to the Mortlake Punt crossing the Parramatta River to Kissing Point Park and then taking the ferry back to the city. View

7-14 Mar, Sat (07:00AM)-Sat (14:00PM)				Walls of Jerusalem
Grade:4/6		Length	80km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walls of Jerusalem to Lake St Clair, Tasmania. This is my favourite long walk that I have ever done and on my 5th visit to the superlative Walls of Jerusalem, we will explore the many wonderful aspects that this area has to offer over several days. Then we travel down past the Great Lakes of Adelaide, Meston and Junction to the interestingly named Never Never and the Mersey River which we follow through to the Overland Track at Harnett Falls. From this point we go south then north into Pine Valley for 2 days of magic, climbing the Acropolis, the Labyrinth and other scenic gems. Finally, there is an easy walk down to Lake St Clair for a ferry ride to Cynthia Bay and a pickup with bushwalkers transport back to Hobart. Rock scrambling and a bit off-track walking in the Never Never, potential extreme weather. Map: Rowallen, Ada, Du Cane, Cathedral, and Pillans Limit: 12. View

8 Mar, Sun 8:30AM				Burning Palms
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Jennifer M.
Follow tracks through forests from Otford to Burning Palms. Return on tracks and fire trails via Garrawarra Ridge. Coastal and escarpment views. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 16. View

8 Mar, Sun 10:38AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 2
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
James M.
Co-Leader: Esther Chow. RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no.  Following the footsteps of Mal January, we walk from Blackheath to Medlow Bath. We follow The Great Blue Mountains Trail and Wonderland Track, to Tuckers Lookout, the Sunbath, waterfalls, and Glen Rosa Track to The Three Brothers. This is a gorgeous walk with never ending views of the Megalong Valley and the Coliseum. Do it in style.. catch an earlier train.  Have warm muffin and coffee in Victory Cafe, Blackheath. After the walk, have afternoon tea in the Hydro Majestic before heading home. Steep and slippery sections. 5 creek crossings, narrow, rocky and wet paths. Long sleeve shirts and trousers recommended. Gortex boots an advantage Location: Blackheath Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

9 Mar, Mon 9:55AM				Little Zig Zag
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	420m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Note 420m ascent and descent. Walk feels longer than 8km. Visit Ross Cave, Bede Lookout, Pulpit Rock, Little Zig Zag, Rienits Pass, Wilson Glen and back past Ross Cave. Old track, poorly maintained. In a couple of places a slip would not be good. Muddy in places. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 20. View

10 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				Cape Bailey
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Another delightful coastal walk with spectacular scenery. Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

10 Mar, Tue 10:43AM				Coalcliff to Thirroul
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Coalcliff - Sea Cliff Bridge - Scarborough - Bus To Austinmer - Thirroul. Streets, ups & downs, walk over the Sea Cliff Bridge. Bus to Austinmer for lunch and swim. Walk to Thirroul. Train return from Thirroul to city. View

10 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Gunrock Creek Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Gunrock Creek Fire Trail meanders through forest to Gunrock Creek. Views of the falls are possible with a little scrambling. A lovely lunch spot overlooks Bundanoon Creek. Rough track, slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Meryla SF Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

10 Mar, Tue 10:12AM				Rydalmere – Concord West
Grade:2/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk via the Parramatta River, Narawang Wetland, Wenthworth Common & Bicentennial Park to Concord West Station. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

11 Mar, Wed 9:00AM				Conjola – Cunjurong Point
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Park cars at Conjola community centre (next to tennis courts). Take advantage of the naturally closed lake entrance to walk around the lake to Cunjurong Point. Great views from the lookouts. Return past Green Island along the beach. Swim optional. Coffee at Lake Conjola. If the lake opens by then, we will vary the walk, but meeting points and coffee stay the same!! Map: Milton 89272N View

11 Mar, Wed				Illawarra Escarpment, Coalcliff to Stanwell Park
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	110m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Station follow path to main track and commence ascent (180m) to Mt Mitchell. After visiting a few spectacular lookouts we will then traverse the escarpment along various tracks to Stanwell Tops stopping at various points of interest along the way. We then descend 150m to Stanwell Park Station. Cliff edges, loose rocks. Map: Appin 90291S View

11 Mar, Wed 9:30AM				Manly to Fairy Bower
					Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW Ramble. Options to extend. View

11 Mar, Wed 11:45AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
(Allan’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. View

12 Mar, Thu 10:55AM				Dora Creek
Grade:1/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Walk along northern side of Dora Creek to confluence with Lake Macquarie and return. Coffee at Dora Creek, train return to Sydney. View

12 Mar, Thu 8:45AM				Narrabeen circuit to Moon Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	160m	Sydney Branch
Carole B.
Narrabeen Tramshed to Deep Creek, Slippery dip fire trail, Moon Rock, model plane aerodrome, Deep Creek, Narrabeen. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Northern beaches Map: Hornsby 91304S and CMA Mona Vale Limit: 15. View

13 Mar, Fri 8:37AM				Sun Valley and Florabella
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	430m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Walk down to Sun Valley and follow Sun Valley Trail to the old swimming pool. Climb up to Warrimoo Station and cross the highway. Follow Florabella Pass to Ross St, Blaxland. Some steep sections. Location: Valley Heights Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

14-20 Mar, Sat-Fri				Kangaroo Valley
Grade:4/6					Sydney Branch
Tony T.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Day walks from the base in Kangaroo Valley. Walks in Morton NP to Fitzroy and Belmore Falls; Three Views Track; McPhails Trail; Hoddles Track. Also Comerang Island circuit; Seven Mile Beach. Walks up to 14km on made tracks, some rough with some steep ascents and descents. Grades 2-4. Cabin accommodation. Some car shuttles. Limit: 20. View

14 Mar, Sat 10:00AM				Point Piper and Rose Bay
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Stroll along streets and paths. Water views and mini parks. Coffee at Rose Bay Seaplane Base. Ferry or bus return. View

15 Mar, Sun 8:30AM				Abrahams Bosom Reserve
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
Park cars at end of Beecroft Parade. Follow Coomies Walk around Abrahams Bosom Reserve of Beecroft Peninsular. Scenic ocean views, dramatic cliffs, quiet coves. View

15 Mar, Sun 10:48AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 3
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co Leader: James Moule. RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no.  Following the footsteps of Mal January, we walk The Great Blue Mountains Trail from Medlow Bath to Katoomba. Highlights : Norths Lookout, Therabulat Lookout, Six Foot Track, Cliff Walk, the Explorers Tree, beautiful forests and views.  On the way to Katoomba, we'll also walk the old Catalina Raceway and Walford Lake track.  We'll also see the the aboriginal display track. If at least 2 others are interested, Bandula will take a few people to do some  additional walking. If you fancy chocolates,  a visit to Blue Mts Chocolate Co 176 Lurline St is highly recommended. Steep and slipppery sections. Location: Blue Mountains Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 10. View

15 Mar, Sun 10:30AM				Mundooi Walk
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
Some sand walking. Some rock walking. Location: Tura Beach- Short Point, Merimbula View

16-22 Mar, Mon-Sun				Croajingolong NP Trip
Grade:3/6					Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Updated Details) Car camp or cabin with day walks in East Gippsland Victoria, mainly in Croajingolong NP. This coastal NP offers a mix of wilderness and less wild walking experiences. We will explore a variety of walks in the Mallacoota region. Contact leader for information pack. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers - joint limit. UPDATE: Given the extreme fire impact in the region this is trip is being reviewed. Presently we are still planning to go (13+ people confirmed) to do our part to support the community in Mallacoota. We will do one or two of the planned walks if we can along with some other activities but importantly we will contribute to the local economy. If anyone wants to be part of the trip in any way please register. applies. Limit: 16. View

16 Mar, Mon 9:33AM				Emu Plains to Penrith via Whitewater Stadium
Grade:2/6		Length	16km	130m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Yandhai Nepean Crossing to Weir Reserve. Through industrial area to Waterside Estate and on to the Whitewater Stadium. Walking to Penrith Station. A few roads to cross and walk along. Map: Penrith 90303N and Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

17 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				Henry Head Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	180m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
The historic Henry Head is worth time to explore and we get the added bonus of Cape Banks. Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP Map: Botany Bay 91303S, Bondi 91302S, and Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

17 Mar, Tue 10:00AM				Kangaroo Valley Mountain-Bike
Grade:2/6		Length	35km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ride on cycleways, quiet sealed and gravel roads through scenic Kangaroo Valley following the upper Kangaroo River. Lunch at Flatrock pool –bring your swimmers! Return same route. Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S View

17 Mar, Tue 10:00AM				Lisgar Gardens and Hornsby Heritage
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Walk from Hornsby Station to Lisgar Gardens for morning tea and then explore the nearby streets in the Heritage Conservation area. Lunch at the Swimming Pool Park and coffee nearby. (This walk was cancelled on Tuesday Nov 12, 2019 due to Catastrophic Fire Danger and extreme heat.) View

17 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Macquarie Rivulet Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
From the bottom of Macquarie Pass follow an old Bullock Track up to Clover Hill Rd. Turn down at Canyoners Track to Macquarie Rivulet and follow back to car park. Slippery, steep, off-track, scrambling on narrow rough track. With recent rain expect ot get muddy boots. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

17 Mar, Tue 8:00AM				Sydney Harbour
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
Wollstonecraft Station to Milsons Point Station - walk through bushland, Berry Island, Balls Head and Wendy Whitley's Garden. Some rough spots, ups and downs. Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 12. View

17 Mar, Tue 10:10AM				Watsons Bay – Bondi Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Coastal cliff walk to Bondi Beach. Parks, walkways, steep sections. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

18 Mar, Wed 9:13AM				Belrose to Narrabeen
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Belrose to Narrabeen via Deep Creek & Garigal NP. Walk follows Slippery Dip Track and Deep Creek mainly downhill to Narrabeen Lagoon. Varied flora and lovely waterfalls. Eroded bush tracks, fire trails. View

18-29 Mar, Wed-Sun				Central Coast Paddling and Peddling
Grade:2/6		Length	35km		Milton Branch
Peter W.
(Cancelled) Based at Toowoon Bay Caravan Park for 12 days. The caravan park is beautifully located on an ocean beach and 5 min by bike or car to shops and town. 4 1/2 days paddling and 4 1/2 days peddling with days off. Email leader for full itinerary. Preference will be given for those intending to both paddle and peddle. Trip is combined with another club. PFDs compulsory. Limit: 12. View

18 Mar, Wed				Middle Head
					Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW Ramble. Options to extend. View

18 Mar, Wed 9:00AM				Mollymook to Narawallee
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk up Jones Av, along Bannisters Head Rd onto the walking track to the beach. Continue to Narrawallee Headland (the fastest people get the seat) and back to Leo drive, into Garrards Reserve and through the reserve up to Matron Porter Drive. Coffee in Mollymook. View

19 Mar, Thu 9:30AM				Woy Woy to Umina Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W.
(Cancelled) Moderate pace along the Brisbane Water shoreline. Beach walking. Postponed as a result of COVID-19 and in the interests of public health. Location: Central Coast View

20 Mar, Fri 9:35AM				Colliers Causeway
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Walls Ledge, Colliers Causeway, Porters Pass. Old tracks, creek crossings, scrambling, muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

20 Mar, Fri				Wollangambe 6
Grade:6/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
This trip continues our Wollangambe exploration. Park one car at GR 631 920 and another one at GR 639 935 on Danes Way. From the first car, find a way down to the river at about GR 629 924. Continue down the river for as long as the time allows, probably till around GR 640 950. Find a way up to the second car. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Wetsuits-required; helmets-compulsory; lilos-optional. Approximate distances – 3.5-4 km on the river; 7 km overall. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View

21-22 Mar, Sat (08:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Erskine Creek Pack Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
We start with a walk down on the Jack Evans track to Erskine Creek in the Glenbrook area of Blue Mountains NP. We then walk upstream to an excellent swimming pool on the junction with Lincoln/Monkey Ropes Creek.  Spend the day swimming and stay the night at a nice campsite near the pool. Return will be a short walk along Monkey Ropes Creek and up a new track to return to the cars. This is a perfect way to spend a weekend. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

21-22 Mar, Sat (09:00AM)-Sun (17:00PM)				Light to Light Overnight Walk
		Length	30km		Branch
David.S
Come join the Greens Bushwalking Club for this opportunity to enjoy our wonderful National Park. A 30 km very hard walk. Bring all gear for an overnight trip. A gear list will be provided one month before. There will be a $20 cost to cover the campsite on this walk - payable in cash on the day. Note that RSVP is compulsory via the link. Any questions please contact Kym on 9230 3030 or kym.chapple@parliament.nsw.gov.au. View

21 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Manly to the Spit
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
When the heat is on, then you head to the coast. On this classic coastal Sydney walk we will pass many beaches, coves and headlands where there will be time to swim and snorkel to your hearts content. So bring along a sense of fun and all the beach gear and enjoy yourself. Lots of steps. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 20. View

21 Mar, Sat 10:26AM				Riverwood – Narwee
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C.
Streets, paths, boardwalk, water views, mangroves. Coffee at Narwee, Train return to city. (This walk was cancelled on Saturday Jan 4, 2020 due to the extreme heat.) View

21 Mar, Sat				Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular and threatened area must be protected for future generations. Park on a fire trail off Sunnyside Ridge Road and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave along the way, then explore both branches of the gorge, including Pinch Point Circle. Move south-east and out towards Carne Creek, then climb out and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

22 Mar, Sun 10:25AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 4
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	600m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co leader: Kevin Cliffe. RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no.  Following the footsteps of Mal January, we walk from Katoomba to Leura via Prince Henry Cliff Walk.  Never ending view of Mount Solitary and The Three sisters . We’ll visit many scenic points including : Lady Darley Lookout, Kedumba View, Echo Point, Minnamurra Lookout, Honeymoon Lookout,  Bridal Veil View, Leura Cascades, Olympian Rock and Gordon Falls Lookout. We’ll visit the Pool of Siloam before heading to the station via Lyrebird Dell. If you are lucky, you may see Lyrebirds, yellow tailed black cockatoos and the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoos(we saw 9 of this rarely seen red tailed on section 3) Steep and slippepry sections. Mostly good tracks but many sections are wet and muddy. Gortex boots are an advantage. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

22 Mar, Sun				NPA Birthday Walks and Celebration with Cake
Grade:1/6					Milton Branch
32009
Put this date in your diary now. We are planning 3 short walks that link us with the past, followed by a birthday party. 1. A traditional bush tucker and medicine walk on the Coomee Nulunga Track on Warden Head. 2. The Millards Creek walk looking at the early history of the creek and Ulladulla. These two walks will be guided by Aboriginal Elders. 3. The Fossil Walk, led by Mike Jefferis, looking at more ancient history. We then go to Ulladulla Rotary Park for the celebration and birthday cake. The walks will be funded by NPA Milton, restricted to 20 people per walk and with a strict RSVP/booking system. NPA members will have a priority booking period before bookings open to the public. Further details and times to follow. Milton branch members should look out for emails regarding the event. Members of other NPA branches can contact leader for booking information. If you don't want to walk you are invited to the celebration party. View

23 Mar, Mon 9:40AM				Penrith to Ropes Crossing
Grade:2/6		Length	14km	150m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
From Northern side of Penrith Station head to Hickeys Lane. After crossing Andrews Rd we do a section of Great West Walk in reverse. This takes us through the suburbs of Cranebrook and Jordan Springs to Wianamatta Regional Park. A few roads to cross and walk along. Map: Penrith 90303N, Springwood 90304S, and Riverstone 90301S Limit: 20. View

23 Mar, Mon 9:00AM				Port Kembla Heritage
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Coastal scenery with heritage thrown in... Limit: 12. View

24 Mar, Tue 9:40AM				Epping – Brush Farm Park
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) Epping - Edna Hunt Sanctuary - Mobbs Lane Reserve - Brush Farm Park. Streets, tracks, parks, ups and downs, steps, Blue Gum High Forest. Walk can be shortened by not completing loop after lunch in Brush Farm Park. Bus return to Eastwood / Parramatta, train return to city. Coffee somewhere. View

24 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Hilltop – Railway Cutting – Cave Creek Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martin M.
(Cancelled) This activity will comply with social distancing practices. Starting at the location where West Parade (Hill Top) becomes Wattle Ridge Road, we will wander aimlessly like hobos down the abandoned railway track down and through Australia's deepest railway cutting. Once through the cutting and assuming there are no trains we will make our way up to the monument. From the monument, we will make our way eastward down a fire trail for a while. At a secret location known to no one including the leader, we will traverse cross country down and meet up with the track into the bottom end of the Cave Creek. As the bridge was burnt out during our recent fires we will clamber across to a very special place. Backtracking we will rise up and around to the entrance of tunnel creek followed by some cross country eastward bound along a very pleasant ridge that will offer some very nice views. From here we will cross country westward to the Cave Creek car park. A short walk along the road will get us back to the starting place. If there is enough energy and interest we can add a short 3km circuit that takes the railway cutting to Hill Top village and back via a trail. This is a strictly social distancing walk. Keep your distance Don't ask a fellow walker to pass your water etc. Uneven and off-track. Map: Bargo 90293N and Hilltop 89292N Limit: 20. View

24 Mar, Tue 9:20AM				Woolwich – Kissing Point
Grade:2/6		Length	14km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Walk via Kelly Bush, Hunters Hill, Huntleys Point, Bedlam Point & Putney to Kissing Point Wharf. Ferry return to Circular Quay. Reserves, streets, steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

25 Mar, Wed 9:00AM				Griffiths Trail Loop Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Margaret C.
(Cancelled) A slow midweek walk on the Griffiths Trail, including Cooks Nose, to check out the wildflowers and birds. Bring binoculars and/or camera. Cliff edges, 1 creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 15. View

27 Mar, Fri 9:55AM				Coxs Cave and Hourn Point
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	450m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Mount Piddington, Coxs Cave then trail out to Hourn Point. Make way back along clifftop to Ross Cave. Optional climb up ladder and clamber to Coxs Cave needs care. Clifftop Track is unformed. Exposure might be felt at a couple of points where the track is close to the cliff edge. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 20. View

27 Mar, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Depending on the weather and what is open, 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

28-29 Mar, Sat (08:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Boomerang Pass – Ettrema Creek – Myall Creek Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) This is one spectacular walk you'll want to come on! From Boomerang Pass we will enter the beautiful and not often walked Ettrema Gorge where you'll find no traces of humankind except the rare campsite. However, you will encounter stunningly attractive pools, cascades and soaring cliff lines of the gorge, especially in Sentry Box Canyon. The walk up Myall Creek is also memorable as we pass even more cascades, waterfalls and swimming holes. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Morton NP Map: Touga 89283S and Nerriga 89274N Limit: 12. View

28 Mar, Sat 9:30AM				Collins Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	150m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
(Cancelled) Walk from Bulli Beach along the creekline through suburbia up into the escarpment. Location: Wollongong Map: Bulli 90292N Limit: 15. View

28 Mar, Sat 9:41AM				Hills Showground – Fred Caterson Reserve – Knightsbridge
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Jenny & Bruce S.
(Cancelled) Walk through Castle Hill Showground and then a short street walk to Fred Caterson Reserve. From there it is a bushwalk along well-maintained tracks to Knightsbridge Shops. Bush tracks, uneven in places, ups and downs. Bus return to Castle Hill / Rouse Hill, depending on timing. View

28 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Valley of the Waters Circuit. Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	530m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) There are few walks within the Blue Mountains that can be claimed to be as classic a walk as the Valley of the Waters Circuit starting and finishing at the Conservation Hut and passing many waterfalls including Empress, Sylvia, Brittania, Vera, Hippocrene and several others on our journey. Superb views, lush rainforest and an impressive trackwork system all make up for a wonderful days' outing! Lots of steps and some rock hopping down along Jamison Creek. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

29 Mar, Sun 8:30AM				Steamers Beach – Blacks Waterhole Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
(Cancelled) Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Circuit walk through forests and heathland visiting Steamers Beach, Brooks Lookout, Blacks Waterhole, Blacks Harbour and Kittys Beach. Fee payable per car into Booderee NP. Meet leader at entrance car park. Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

30 Mar, Mon 10:10AM				Ropes Crossing to Rooty Hill
Grade:2/6		Length	14km	150m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Follow Ropes Creek through Tregear and Whalan Reserves. Follow Great West Walk to Rooty Hill Station. Location: Penrith Map: Riverstone 90301S and Prospect 90302N Limit: 20. View

31 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				Basin View to Huskisson Bike
Grade:3/6		Length	50km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
(Cancelled) Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Basin View boat ramp, mainly on cycleway to St Georges Basin, along foreshore track to Palm Beach at Sanctuary Pt for morning tea (bring your own). Cycleway, roads and fire trails via Plantation Point to Huskisson for lunch (bring your own or fish & chips!). Return on cycleways and roads, with a stop for ice cream along the way. Swim possible if hot. View

31 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				Heathcote to Karloo Pool
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	330m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) I have decided to change any walks that travel with large crowds into the city on public transport. Those heading south at that time of the day should be able to maintain distance from the masses. So let's just meander into Royal from Heathcote for a delightful morning amidst the banksias and a slow exploration along Kangaroo Creek   Location: Royal National Park Limit: 12. View

31 Mar, Tue				Katoomba Circuit, Nellies Glen and Devils Hole
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) A Katoomba circuit starting from the top of the Devils Hole including historic Lookouts and tracks. We will follow roads and paths to locate and follow the Bonny Doon Cliff Track. Continuing on we descend Nellies Glen and follow the Six Foot Track. Branching off from the main track we finish with a relaxed ascent through the spectacular Devils Hole. Cliff edges, possible wet slippery conditions. Map: Katoomba 89301S View

31 Mar, Tue 9:10AM				Macquarie Park – Turramurra
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Walk via Browns Waterhole, Lane Cove River, then to Sth Turramurra, Sheldon Forest to Turramurra Station. Steep sections, with hard climbs & steps, creek crossings, fire trails, bushtracks, streets. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

31 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge
		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Cancelled) Medium walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and on to See Thru Pool then Mermaids Pool. Matilda Track to lookout for lunch. Optional HARD walk for extension down Rosies Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge. Limit 12 for the optional gorge extension. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Map: Picton 90294S and Bargo 90293N Limit: 20. View

31 Mar, Tue 10:14AM				Windsor Exploration
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Gail S.
(Cancelled) Very easy, nearly all flat. Morning tea stop, then some history and walk to Deerubbin Park along river to bridge, George Street. Lunch at The Terrace. Museum visit. After coffee stop, walk back to Windsor Station for train return to city (every 30 mins). View

1 Apr, Wed 9:30AM				Bondi Junction to Beach
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Options to extend. View

1 Apr, Wed 9:00AM				Ulladulla Headland & Rockshelf
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
(Cancelled) 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. Coffee in Ulladulla. View

2 Apr, Thu 10:37AM				Beaumont Hills – Smalls Creek – Rouse Hill
Grade:2/6		Length	5.2km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) This is a continuation of the walk on Tuesday 26 Nov 2019. Streets, parks, cycleways, ups and downs, 1 climb (which we will take slowly), lovely bush, mostly following Smalls Creek. Bus return to Rouse Hill, coffee at Rouse Hill, Metro return to Epping/Chatswood, train return to city. View

2 Apr, Thu				Helensburgh Short Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) Commence with a short steep climb from the station followed with a gradual descent on a variety of un-named tracks to the Hacking River. After a break we will backtrack and follow the Hacking River fire trail and cross the Hacking. We then follow the Red Cedar Circuit and cross back over the river. Now we ascend a short off-track section to pick up a variety of tracks leading back to Helensburgh Station. River crossings, cliff edges, loose stones. Location: Garrawarra State Conservation Area Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S View

3 Apr, Fri				Flying Carpet to Michelangelo Cave via Koan Pass
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Park one car at GR 423 131 off Glowworm Tunnel Road and another car at GR 415 150. From the second car, descend The Gurgler and visit the Flying Carpet. Walk back underneath the cliff line to Koan Cave, then continue south via Koan Pass and above the cliff line, all the way to Michelangelo Cave. Visit Michaels Chair and re-connect with the first car. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

3 Apr, Fri 9:03AM				North Lawson Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) 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

4 Apr, Sat 10:30AM				Manly – Shelly Beach – Collins Beach – Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
(Cancelled) Paths and park trails, one long up and one long down stretch. Lunch at Little Manly Cove. Coffee in Manly, ferry return to city. View

4-5 Apr, Sat-Sun				South Coast Islands – Clyde Estuary
					Milton Branch
Mike J.
(Cancelled) Led by Mike Jefferis, Helen Moody. We plan a camping weekend at Batehaven, a Saturday paddle around islands in the Clyde River; and on Sunday we will do a walk past and/or a boat trip with snorkeling to Snapper and Tollgate Islands. We are waiting on detailed costings on this, and will supply details in due course. If all else fails there will be the Saturday paddle and a coast walk on the Sunday. People can camp or travel to one or other or both. PFD compulsory. View

4 Apr, Sat				Valley of the Dinosaurs and Ultimate Slot
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Find out for yourself why this unique area must be protected for future generations. Park on the road from Mount Airly to Genowlan Trig where there is suitable space. Walk up the road to the top of the plateau and then take the road to Genowlan Trig. Leave this road at about GR 253 320 and head east to the top, southern end of the Valley of the Dinosaurs. We will then proceed down the valley stopping to explore as many slots as possible on both sides. Next, visit the Ultimate Slot and then return to the road and to the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

4 Apr, Sat 9:46AM				Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
(Cancelled) Edinburgh Castle Rock, Moya & Gladstone LOs, Wentworth Pass, Undercliff, Overcliff Tracks. From station to West St, Edinburgh Castle Rock, Lillians Bridge, optional side trip to Moya Point and Gladstone L/Os,  up to Consoc Hut, down to Wentworth Pass, Slacks Stairs, Undercliff and Overcliff walks, exit via Pipeline Track to station. Variable distance depending on the choice of sidetracks. Possible rough paths after the February rain. Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 20. View

5 Apr, Sun				Highlights of Waterfall
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	375m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) Circuit walk to include Mt Westmacott, Lake Toolooma, Kingfisher Pool and the Bullawarring and Mooray tracks. Good views of Heathcote NP. River crossings, possible wet slippery conditions. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Appin 90291S and Campbelltown 90291N View

5 Apr, Sun 9:45AM				Patonga to Wondabyne Station
		Length	20km		Branch
David.S
(Cancelled) Come join the Greens Bushwalking Club for this opportunity to enjoy our wonderful National Park. A 20 km extremely hard walk, takes 5 hours. Bring sensible shoes, sunscreen, hat, at least 2 litres of water per person and lunch. Note that RSVP is compulsory via the link. Any questions please contact Kym on 9230 3030 or kym.chapple@parliament.nsw.gov.au. View

6 Apr, Mon 10:00AM				Rooty Hill to Marayong
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	140m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Morning tea at The Rooty Hill. Visit Nurragingy Reserve and follow Eastern Creek north through Western Sydney Parklands. After crossing Quakers Hill Pkwy we follow Breakfast Creek to Marayong Station. Map: Prospect 90302N and Riverstone 90301S Limit: 20. View

6 Apr, Mon 8:50AM				Taronga Park Zoo to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	200m	Sydney Branch
Carole B.
(Cancelled) Taronga Park Zoo wharf, Bradleys Head, Chowder Bay, Balmoral, Chinamans Beach, Clontarf, Dobroyd Head, Manly. Low tide at 1pm will allow us to walk from Balmoral around the rocks to Chinamans Beach. Some rock hopping. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Walking Coastal Sydney Limit: 15. View

7 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				North Sydney – Milsons Point
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Gail S.
(Cancelled) North Sydney Station - Watt Park - Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden - Milsons Point Wharf. Streets, parks, ups and downs, steps, tracks. Explore Wendy’s Garden. Location: Lavender Bay View

7 Apr, Tue 7:30PM				Sharks
					Branch
General Community Event
(Cancelled) Prof Culum Brown will talk about his research studying shark movements and behaviour. He will provide evidence about the reality of shark bites as opposed to the fictions presented by the media and politicians. What is the real risk and should we be worried about it? Culum is at the School of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University. His main field of study is the behavioural ecology of fishes with a special interest in fish learning and memory. View

7 Apr, Tue 10:40AM				South Coast
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Coastal walk to Kiama via headlands & beaches (waterways may be across & open to the sea) and some rock walking (slippery surfaces). Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Train return to Central Station. View

7 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Three views+1 Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
(Cancelled) Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest and heath country. Four separate cliff edge sites have dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. Unfenced cliffs, unstable sandstone edges. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 20. View

8 Apr, Wed 9:30AM				Randwich to Coogee Beach
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Options to extend. View

8 Apr, Wed 9:02AM				Taronga to Balmoral
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
(Cancelled) Taronga to Balmoral via Middle Head. Sydney Harbour tracks, steps. Walk from Taronga Wharf to Balmoral Beach via military fortifications at Middle Head. Beautiful views through to the Heads. Possible swim. View

8 Apr, 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

9-13 Apr, Thu (08:00AM)-Mon (12:00PM)				Warrumbungle National Park
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) Without a doubt, Warrumbungle National Park is one of my favourite places to walk and enjoy nature. On this trip, I will take you to a few of the wilder locations within the park that aren't often visited as well as plenty of the fantastic regular walks which make this park justifiably famous. With hot showers and good amenities isn't it time you experienced the wonderful Warrumbungles! Interested people can come for 4/5 or 6 days. Some off-track walking. Limit: 20. View

9 Apr, Thu 10:10AM				Watsons Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
(Cancelled) Watsons Bay - Hornby Lighthouse - The Gap - Watsons Bay. An easy paced walk in the Sydney Harbour NP to South Head and then walk over The Gap overlooking the Tasman Sea. Coffee at the Watsons Bay Tea Gardens Café. Bus or ferry return to city. Location: Sydney Harbour NP View

10 Apr, Fri				Glen Trig
Grade:6/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Early start. From the Glen Davis Camping Ground, climb to the top of Glen Trig via the canyon route. Return the same way. Stunning views of the Wolgan and Capertee Valleys. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Morgan 89311S and Gospers Mountain 89311N View

10 Apr, Fri 8:25AM				Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) From the station to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return via Link Track to Campfire Creek. Creek areas can be slippery. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

11 Apr, Sat 10:17AM				Carlingford – West Ryde
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) Carlingford - Terrys Creek Track - Eastwood - Denistone - West Ryde. Streets, parks, tracks, ups and downs, steps, views, Blue Gum High Forest, some interesting signs on the way. Drop out points available. Coffee at West Ryde, train / bus return to city. View

13 Apr, Mon 10:00AM				Marayong to Toongabbie
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	100m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Morning tea at Marayong Oval. Bathroom stop at Blacktown before finding a park for lunch closer to Seven Hills. Follow the Great West Walk to Toongabbie Station. Map: Prospect 90302N and Riverstone 90301S Limit: 20. View

14 Apr, Tue 9:16AM				Carss Park
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Walk to Oakley Station via streets reserves/parks & some bush tracks with uneven surfaces, steep sections, steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

14 Apr, Tue 10:02AM				Como – Oatley
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C.
(Cancelled) Como - Oatley via Como Pleasure Grounds, Como Bridge & Oatley Pleasure Grounds. Water views. Fairly level reserve walking, streets, ups and downs, sealed pathways, steps, uneven surfaces. Some surfaces may be slippery after rain. One short steep decline and incline. Coffee at Oatley, train return from Oatley. Option: A fairly level Grade 1 walk of around 5km avoiding steep decline and incline into Oatley Pleasure Grounds by walking directly from Como Bridge to the park opposite Oatley Station for lunch - no leader between Como Bridge and Oatley Station (follows one sealed path through reserve parallel with busy street). View

14 Apr, Tue 9:00AM				Engadine to Audley
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) Skipping the inner city commute once more but if walkers wish to travel against the flow the walk begins at Engadine station and we will walk down to Audley before returning the same way Location: Royal National Park Limit: 12. View

14 Apr, Tue 8:00AM				Lake Illawarra Bike (Road/Mtn)
Grade:2/6		Length	40km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
(Cancelled) Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Darcy Dunster Reserve on shore of Macquarie Rivulet (turn L off Princes Hwy into Illawarra Hwy, then first R) we circumnavigate Lake Illawarra, mainly on off-road cycleways. Several short on-road sections have wide shoulders. Lunch at Windang, with a diversion to lake entrance. Map: Illawarra Cycleways View

14 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Patons Fire Trail
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
Darryl W.
(Cancelled) Patons Fire Trail meanders through forest to a lookout over Bundanoon Creek. Return by the same route. Rough track, steep section, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Meryla SF Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 30. View

15-20 Apr, Wed-Mon				Central Coast
					Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) Over three days cycle North Entrance to Tuggerah (42km), Norah Head to North Lakes (40km), around Lake Macquarie and the Fernleigh Track from Belmont to Adamstown (48km). On day 4 two coastal walks in the Wyrrabalong National Park – total distance 15km. Grade 2. All cycles are on bitumen cycle paths suitable for road bikes, hybrid or mountain bikes. There will be occasional road riding, mostly on quiet streets. Accommodation will be at the Budgewoi Holiday Park. Own transport required as we will need to drive to activities. For itinerary and more information contact Adrian Jones. Limit: 12. View

15 Apr, Wed 9:30AM				Glebe Point to Fish Markets
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Options to extend. View

15 Apr, Wed 9:00AM				Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
(Cancelled) See the advancing growth of the forest after the mid-2019 fire, hopefully providing some encouragement for the wider forest areas. The walk will extend towards Stony Creek at Kings Point. And is a great opportunity to view the transition from black to green. Something in it for everyone! Coffee afterwards. View

16 Apr, Thu 10:06AM				Middle Cove – Castlecrag
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sophie A.
(Cancelled) Middle Cove - Castlecrag via Harold Reid Reserve, Sugarloaf Track. Lovely bush views, good track with steps up and down. Walk back to Castlecrag. Bus return. View

17 Apr, Fri 8:50AM				Victory Track
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Victory Track, Numantia Creek to Numantia Falls, then walk to Springwood Station via Sassafras Gully Rd. Some steep sections. Track rough at times. Creek crossings. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

18 Apr, Sat 10:22AM				Botany Cemetery – La Perouse + Fran’s Farewell
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C.
(Cancelled) Co-led with Dianne Edmonds. Explore historic cemetery then through coastal reserves to La Perouse. Lunch: Fran’s annual farewell at Danny’s Fish’N’Chips or bring your own lunch. Bus return to city. View

18 Apr, Sat 9:00AM				Katoomba Cliff Tops
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
(Cancelled) From Katoomba Station, walk down to Furber Stairs, across the Federal Pass up to Kiah Lookout (at Solitary Restaurant), and along the PH Cliff Track to Leura Falls, Pool of Siloam, continue on upper tracks as far we wish, maximum to Sublime Point (on tracks). More ups and downs than one might think and excellent views that aren't available when lower down. Variable distance depending on exit choice, max 14 km. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

19 Apr, Sun 8:00AM				Honeymoon Bay to Target Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
(Cancelled) Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Visit a number of secluded beaches on the northern headland of Jervis Bay. Walk from Honeymoon Bay to Target Beach (on track). Stay here for swim/picnic or visit the wreck of the St Martin de Porres at the base of Longnose Point. Optional off-track/rock hopping on to Little Target Beach and possibly beyond to Boat Harbour. Plenty of time for any number of swims if the weather is right. Grade 3: Easy/medium with optional Grade 4: Medium/hard extension. Map: Currarong 90271N Limit: 12. View

20 Apr, Mon 9:55AM				Toongabbie to Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	110m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
(Cancelled) Morning tea nearby at Ron Hill Park. Follow Toongabbie Creek along the Great West Walk to Parramatta. Map: Parramatta and Prospect 90302N Limit: 20. View

21 Apr, Tue 9:00AM				Marley Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) We explore the heath before discovering the delights of Little Marley Beach. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N View

21 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Keira Ring Track
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	550m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Cancelled) From Byarong Park head up Mt Keira Ring Track. Detour to Robertson Lookout then complete the ring track back to cars. Great coastal views, rainforest and remnants of an old mine. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Location: Wollongong and Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

21 Apr, Tue 10:44AM				Ropes Crossing
Grade:2/6		Length	6.5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) Ropes Crossing - Great West Walk - Wianamatta Regional Park - Ropes Crossing. Streets, parks, roads, tracks, mostly flat, a few small ups and downs. See a replica of the old Ropes Creek Station, and get a taste of the new Great West Walk. Most of the walk is Grade 1 and an optional 3km loop in the bush (the Grade 2 section) can be omitted to make a shorter easier walk of 3.5km. Return to Ropes Crossing Shops, choice of buses to Mount Druitt, St Marys or Penrith Stations. Coffee somewhere. View

21 Apr, Tue 9:26AM				Ryde Park – Chatswood West
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Jim W.
(Cancelled) Walk via Fields of Mars Reserve, Buffalo Creek, Lane Cove River, Magdala Park, Fairyland Reserve to Fullers Bridge. At finish a bus to Chatswood Station. Steep sections, bushtracks, rough & rocky tracks, steps, streets. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

22 Apr, Wed 8:00PM				Bushwalking in Tasmania: Explore the possibilities
					Southern Sydney Branch
Peter V.
(Cancelled) NPA Activities Manager Matt McClelland will talk about his recent trip to Tasmania including walking The Overland Track and The Three Capes track. All welcome, supper provided. Location: Multi Purpose Centre 123 Flora St Sutherland(nearBelmont St) View

22 Apr, Wed 9:30AM				Cremorne Point to Mosman
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Options to extend. View

22 Apr, Wed 8:55AM				Wondabyne Station to Woy Woy
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	650m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
(Cancelled) Start from Wondabyne Station, steep climb up ridge. Bush track to Kariong Brook Falls, fire trails and tracks to Mt Wondabyne with panoramic views. Finish walk past Woy Woy tip then road walk to Woy Woy station. wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/brisbane-water-national-park/wondabyne-to-woy-woy.html Steep and rocky in places, bring plenty of water, experienced walkers. Location: Brisbane Water NP View

23 Apr, Thu				Coalcliff to Otford
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) Follow path to main track and commence ascent 180m to Mt Mitchell. After visiting a few spectacular lookouts we will then traverse the escarpment along various tracks to Stanwell Tops stopping at various points of interest along the way. We then follow the Princess Marina track to Kelly Falls. From the falls we will follow various tracks including an off-track section to roads that lead to Otford Station. Cliff edges, river crossings. Location: Garrawarra State Conservation Area Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S View

23 Apr, Thu 10:12AM				Kariong – Point Clare
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
(Cancelled) Walk up then downhill via Kariong Fire Trail through bush to Point Clare. Rough tracks, wildflowers, views. Train return to Sydney from Point Clare. View

25 Apr, Sat 8:00AM				Minotaur Point – Minotaur Lair – Minotaur Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) What better way to celebrate Anzac day than go bush and into the depths of this rarely walked part of the Gardens of Stone National Park. I visited the Minotaurs Lair last July and only explored a small part of this very interesting and complex area so want to explore a hellva lot more, including the rugged pagodas, passes and slots and see what we can find. Rock scrambling, off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 15. View

26 Apr, Sun 10:00AM				Cromer Circle
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
(Cancelled) Cromer Circle with 1 hr for weeding grasses along the track of Aboriginal carvings. Fabulous views over the lagoon and its valleys, and viewing of carvings. Limited numbers. Bookings required. View

26 Apr, Sun 9:30AM				Stanwell Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
(Cancelled) Walk from regenerated foreshore at Stanwell Park along creekline into escarpment forest, return via Wodi Wodi Track. Some clambering over boulders. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 15. View

28 Apr, Tue 9:24AM				Lane Cove – St Leonards
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Lane Cove Bushland Park, walk under River Rd. via pipe tunnel (Gore Creek running through - dark & wet - torch required) Gore Creek Reserve, Manns Park, Greenwich, Berry Creek Track, then onto St. Leonards Station. Steep sections, rough bushtracks, steps, streets. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

28 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Thirlmere Lakes Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Cancelled) From Lake Couridjah car park we will traverse anti-clockwise around Lake Couridjah, Lake Werri Berri and Lake Gandangarra then up Racklyefts Finger Track to lookout over Lake Nerrigorang then down to Nerrigorang Picnic area for lunch. Return to car park via Thirlmere Lakes Track. Birds and wildflower are in abundance. Hazards: Rough tracks, fallen trees. Location: Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 90294S Limit: 20. View

28 Apr, Tue 9:00AM				Waterfall to Heathcote via Uloola Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) A great chance to see the heath and hope, even, that there is water at the falls. Location: Royal NP Limit: 12. View

28 Apr, Tue 11:07AM				Wentworth Falls
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
(Cancelled) Wentworth Falls - Wentworth Falls Lake Circuit - Wentworth Falls. Streets, paths, tracks, mostly flat, hopefully nice autumn colours, lake views. Coffee at Wentworth Falls, train return to City. View

29 Apr, Wed 8:30AM				Bomaderry Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
(Cancelled) Led by Jon and Elaine Rigter. Experience one of Nowra’s best kept secrets with this varied walk in the Bomaderry Creek Gorge. Rocky overhangs and rainforest. Well formed track does have a few steps. Coffee afterwards. View

29 Apr, Wed				Helensburgh Long Circuit, Route 1
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	440m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) Commencing with a short steep climb from the station followed with a 210m gradual descent on a variety of un-named tracks to the Hacking River. After a break, cross the river and ascend on the Burgh Track 220m, to Garawarra Farm. Follow the Cliff Track and descend 190m on the Lilyvale Track. Locate and follow the Karingal and Red Cedar Tracks to again cross the Hacking. We then follow the Hacking River fire trail and ascend a steep off-track section to pick up various tracks back to the station. Cliff edges, river crossings. Location: Garrawarra State Conservation Area and Royal NP Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S View

29 Apr, Wed 9:15AM				Killara Station to Roseville Station
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	120m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
(Cancelled) Slow pace, especially on hills. Following Gordon and Middle harbour Creeks via Swains Nature Reserve, Wombyn Reserve, Seven Little Australians Park, Two Creeks Track, & Little Diggers Track. Streets, bush tracks, some climbs. Location: Garigal NP View

1-4 May, Fri-Mon				Car Camping Trip Mt Wilson
					Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) Camping at Cathedral Reserve Campground or staying in cottages at Mt Wilson in the Blue Mountains. Two to four days of walking nearby. Walks in Mt Wilson – Chinamans Hat and Pheasants Cave (4km) – grade 2, Mt Banks and exploration of the Banks Walls (exploratory off-track sections) – grade 3, Gooches Crater – grade 3, Rigby Hill Lookout and Pierces Pass to the Gross River – grade 3. Cathedral Reserve Campground is a large grassy open space with plenty of room for tents, Campervans and small motorhomes. Own transport is required, may be options for sharing cars depending on availability. Driving to walks will be shared amongst drivers and club rates will apply for passengers. For itinerary and more information contact Adrian Jones. Limit: 16. View

2 May, Sat 9:30AM				Waverton – Coal Loader – Balls Head – Waverton
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Gail S.
(Cancelled) Streets, parks, ups and downs, bush. Coffee at Waverton, train return to city. View

3 May, Sun				Audley Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Cancelled) Circuit walk from Loftus to Heathcote via Temptation Creek, Audley, Head of Navigation. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the 'Gong who have the opportunity to become NPA members if they like what we do. Please come along and give them an NPA welcome. Combined limit applies. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 16. View

3 May, Sun 9:00AM				South Coast Islands
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
(Cancelled) Led by Mike Jefferis, Helen Moody. O'hara Island, Dawsons Island and Granite Rock. To make up for cancelling this walk in January due to park fire closures, we will make another attempt. With the bonus of including a walk to see how Durras Mountain looks now. We will do the walk in reverse from the usual route. From the NPWS car park at Pretty Beach, walk south while the tide is low along the beaches and around headlands past O'Hara Island, Dawsons Island and Granite Rock (we will call it an island). Those that don't want to cross the mountain can return by the same route, and sunbake/swim back at Pretty Beach or return home early. Some rock hopping. Others will do the circuit over Durras Mountain. NPWS park entry fees apply. The Durras Mountain extension may not be possible depending on park’s reopening post-fire. Distance: 6km or 12km. Map: Kioloa 89261N View

5 May, Tue 10:09AM				Auburn Botanic Gardens
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
(Cancelled) Walk a short way to the Auburn Botanic Gardens, ramble around gardens (with hopefully some nice autumn colours). After lunch, walk along Duck Creek to Clyde, return to city by train. View

5 May, Tue 9:30AM				Joadja North NR
		Length	8.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Cancelled) 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 Road we cross and walk a little way to another fire trail and lookout towards Wombeyan Caves. This is a lovely lunch spot. Rough fire trail, unfenced cliff edges. Limit: 12. View

5 May, Tue 9:11AM				Middle Head
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Walk via Beauty Point, Spit Reserve, Balmoral Beach, Middle Head to Chowder Bay, bus return to city. Steep sections, steps, some bushtracks with rough & rocky surfaces. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

6 May, Wed 8:30AM				Hyams Beach to Vincentia
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
(Cancelled) Led by Jon and Elaine Rigter. Walk the beautiful shores of Jervis Bay, from Hyams Beach via Chinamans Beach, Greenfields Beach and the White Sands Walk to Plantation Point and then the shared pathway to Vincentia for coffee. Various lengths of walk are possible depending on participants. View

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

6 May, Wed 9:00AM				Lane Cove NP Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	50m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
(Cancelled) Chatswood to Top Ryde via rail to river track to Fullers Bridge, GNW to Buffalo Creek Reserve, Field of Mars then Canon Bicentennial Trail to Ryde Park. View

7 May, Thu				Across the Royal
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) From Waterfall Station follow a variety of tracks, Couranga, Walumarra, Curra Moors and Coast Track to Wattamolla. There will be a 15-minute walk along Bertram Stevens Drive. Car shuffle planned but will investigate the new Park Transfer Bus. Contact leader for details. Cliff edges, river crossings, loose stones and rocks. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Otford 91294S View

7 May, Thu 10:36AM				Kincumba Mountain Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
(Cancelled) Rough tracks, climbs, rocks, views, tall forest. Climb to Honemans Rock, continue to Colin Watters Lookout and Nyari Lookout. Descend to Bronzewing Drive exit and Erina Fair. Bus return to Gosford, train return to Sydney. View

9-10 May, Sat-Sun				Berry Weekend
					Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
(Cancelled) Big Country. Music festival Berry Weekend. A few of you asked about this year so here it is. The line up not quite as good as last year but still some great acts here. (Particularly McClymonts, Wolf brothers, Brand, Cox, Lawrence, Barnes…). Take your own picnic chair. So my plan would be to car camp at Kangaroo Valley on Friday night (Glenmack), enjoy a meal around the fire, sleep in and cook up a good breaky on Saturday morning. Drive to Berry (19km). Attend Big Country (last year went from 12pm lunchtime until 11pm), head back to Glenmack. Sunday can walk around beautiful Kangaroo Valley and if interested hire canoe for the paddle from Hampden Bridge to Bendeela (5km) or head up to Fitzroy Waterfall and walk the Rim Tracks. Cost is $95 for Big Country, $45 for canoe hire (90 for double canoe). Includes pick up to get back to Kangaroo Valley. Fitzroy Falls free. View

9 May, Sat 8:30AM				Goochs Crater exploration
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) Although I've been to Goochs Crater before this time I'm spending more time in the area looking in all the nooks and crannies I missed out on previous trips and exploring the area to the south. Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 15. View

10 May, Sun 8:30AM				Forest Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	250m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(Cancelled) Walk from Maddens Plains on tracks through forests to Mount Mitchell (overlooking Stanwell Park) and return. Coastal and escarpment views. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

10 May, Sun 9:00AM				Picnic at Pickering Point
Grade:3/6		Length	7km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
(Cancelled) From Bhundoo Cottages walk upstream along the Clyde to where Dead Man’s Gulch Rd crosses the river for the first time. Stroll, explore, relax, skim stones etc. Real Billy tea will be served...so bring a cup (and lunch!) Return mostly on the same route along the Clyde. This walk may have to be cancelled or altered depending on park’s reopening post-fire. Map: Corang 89273N View

12 May, Tue 10:17AM				Cooks River
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Cheryl F.
(Cancelled) Cooks River: Canterbury - Marrickville. Easy walk on path beside river from Canterbury Station to Gough Whitlam Park, Tempe then looping back to Illawarra Road Marrickville for return by bus to city. Drop out option at Tempe Station. View

12 May, Tue 9:00AM				Lindfield – Forestville
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) HARD WALK. Walk to Forestville via Two Creeks Track (torch required for walking through tunnel under roadway), Roseville Bridge, Davidson Picnic Area, Lyrebird Track & Carrol Creek Track. Steep climbs with rough & rocky tracks & steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish from Warringah Rd near Starkey St Forestville buses to Chatswood or Town Hall via Wynyard Station. View

12 May, Tue 9:30AM				McPhails Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	650m	Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
(Cancelled) McPhails Fire Trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley. Morning tea is taken at the Pipeline Lookout before the steep descent through rain forest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley. 450m descent, 200m ascent. Rough track, very steep descent, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Morton NP View

13 May, Wed 9:00AM				Buckleys Headland
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
(Cancelled) Mostly flat and gentle incline walk from Narrawallee Ck Pt. Rd. through weather-beaten forest to Buckleys Headland. This is a great walk for anyone who isn’t into too many hills with a rewarding unencumbered view south to Narrawallee and north to Cunjarong Point. Coffee afterwards back in Milton but if you would like a restful snack at the headland bring that as well. Good shade if the weather is hot. This walk may have to be altered depending on park’s reopening post-fire. Location: Conjola NP View

13 May, Wed				Engadine Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	290m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) From the station we follow the Engadine Track, cross Kangaroo Creek, ascent to Robertson Knoll and continue along Uloola and Karloo Tracks. Follow a variety of tracks skirting around Heathcote to Engadine. Creek crossings, loose stones and rocks, cliff edges. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N View

13 May, Wed 9:30AM				Milsons Point Circuit
		Length	2km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 2 kilometres. Options to extend. View

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 B.
(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	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 Ann 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	Southern 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 Ann 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
					Southern 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
Paul B.
(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

31 May, Sun 8:00AM				Clyde Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
(Cancelled) From the Bhundoo Cottages, follow Clyde River along Deadmans Gulch Road upstream into the Clyde Gorge for lunch and real billy tea near a quiet bend in the river. There is a great swimming hole if it is hot. Return by the same route. Two river crossings. BYO lunch and cup! This walk may have to be cancelled or altered depending on park’s reopening post-fire. Map: Corang 89273N View

31 May, Sun 10:38AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains Section 14
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	220m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Lead by 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.   Two identical walk are being led by Allan Porter and Esther Chow 1 and 2 hours earlier.  Video of last week's walk  CBM15 Today we walk from  Blaxland to Glenbrook. Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge and Glenbrook Tunnel are the highlights of the walk. The disused Glenbrook Tunnel is steeped in history. It was used as a secret site for mustard gas storage in World War II and in recent years housed a mushroom farm that one local MP called a "doss house". The Lennox Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Mitchells Pass. It is the oldest stone arch bridge on the Australian mainland. https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf  Glenbrook Lagoon is a rare upland wetland that is one of only three of its kind in the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean System. The lagoon provides habitat for flora and fauna species that are otherwise unusual in the area. 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: South Coast Limit: 10. View

31 May, Sun 9:32AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 14
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	220m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Co Leader: Kevin Cliffe 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.  Video of last week's walk  CBM15 Today we walk from  Blaxland to Glenbrook. Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge and Glenbrook Tunnel are the highlights of the walk. The disused Glenbrook Tunnel is steeped in history. It was used as a secret site for mustard gas storage in World War II and in recent years housed a mushroom farm that one local MP called a "doss house". The Lennox Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Mitchells Pass. It is the oldest stone arch bridge on the Australian mainland. https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf  Glenbrook Lagoon is a rare upland wetland that is one of only three of its kind in the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean System. The lagoon provides habitat for flora and fauna species that are otherwise unusual in the area 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 National Park Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

31 May, Sun 8:33AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 14
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	230m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) RSVP by SMS/email essential. Please provide mobile no. and NPA 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 led by Esther Chow one hour later.  Video of last week's walk  CBM15 Today we walk from  Blaxland to Glenbrook. Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge and Glenbrook Tunnel are the highlights of the walk. The disused Glenbrook Tunnel is steeped in history. It was used as a secret site for mustard gas storage in World War II and in recent years housed a mushroom farm that one local MP called a "doss house". The Lennox Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Mitchells Pass. It is the oldest stone arch bridge on the Australian mainland. https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf  Glenbrook Lagoon is a rare upland wetland that is one of only three of its kind in the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean System. The lagoon provides habitat for flora and fauna species that are otherwise unusual in the area. 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 National Park Limit: 10. View

31 May, Sun 8:00AM				Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Trackhead (Return)
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	760m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(Fully Booked) RSVP by SMS/email essential, please provide mobile and membership no. A strict limit of 10 will apply. Starting with a steep climb from Wondabyne Train station you will explore a series of large rock platforms with wide views over the Brisbane Water National Park and visit Scopas Peak. After Scopas walk you cross a few pleasant rocky gullies before crossing Piles Creek on the Phil Houghton suspension footbridge. Here the walk heads towards Mooney Mooney Creek before walking up to the Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead on the Old Pacific Hwy. A side trip to Camp Kariong will be possible if time permits. Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Please also consider installing the COVIDsafe app. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 10. View

1 Jun, Mon 9:45AM				Around Katoomba Township
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	220m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Walk sections of the old Catalina Raceway. Walk through the Gully to Maple Grove Park. From here walk past Skyway East Station and up Birdwood Ave. Enter Prince Henry Cliff Walk at Raymond Rd. Walk PHCW to exit at Merriwa St. Walk roads and paths to Katoomba Station. This walk is mostly on roads or footpaths. Not all the walk is flat. The walk is bit shorter and easier than our usual Monday walks. No need to hurry. Some short sections of it could be muddy. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 10. View

1 Jun, Mon 9:00AM				Engadine to Audley and return
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	180m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Time to explore some of the countryside around Engadine and down to Kangaroo Creek. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

1 Jun, Mon				Meadowbank to Cabarita
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	20m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Walking from Meadowbank, over the old railway bridge and onto the Kokoda track and continuing along the picturesque river foreshore to Cabarita Ferry wharf. It is possible to catch a ferry back to Meadowbank or into the city. A bus is also available back to Burwood and Ashfield. We start mid-morning. Uneven ground at times. Some street walking and light traffic to contend with. Location: Parramatta River Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 9. View

1 Jun, Mon 6:00AM				Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra (GNW)
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Mt. Kuring-gai to Berowra via the Great North Walk track. May take longer 14km route. Slippery, steep track and creek crossing. Location: Berowra Valley NP Limit: 6. View

2 Jun, Tue				40 Foot Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Jelly Fungus Joan’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

2 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Scribbly Gum Sue’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

2 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambert Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(March Fly Mike’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

2 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Murray to base of Macquarie Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Postponed) Walk from the top of Macquarie Pass near Mt Murray down through a gap in the escarpment then down a series of old trails and a service road to the bottom of Macquarie Pass. Steep, rough, uneven ground, overgrown tracks, tree fall, often off-track. Illawarra Highway is crossed a number of times. This is all downhill. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

3 Jun, Wed 9:30AM				Botanical Gardens
		Length	2km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 2 kilometres. Options to extend. View

3 Jun, Wed 6:00AM				Glenbrook circuit via Tunnel Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Nearly fully booked) Glenbrook to Tunnel Lookout via Jellybean Pool and back. Steep and slippery track. Limit: 8. View

4 Jun, Thu 5:30PM				Remembering Jack Mundey – the Green Bans
					Branch
General Community Event
What were the Green Bans? Who was the late Jack Mundey and the Builders Labourers Federation? And what lessons can we learn from a movement that saved some of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks of natural and built heritage. Dr Meredith Burgmann was a friend and comrade of Mundey and author of Green Bans, Red Unions, an authoritative account of this exciting period. View

5 Jun, Fri 10:00AM				World Environment Day Online
					Branch
General Community Event
#ForNature – Bournda EEC World Environment Day Online. The 2020 campaign, “Time for Nature,” explores the remarkable value that our natural world provides and will stress the urgency of acting to protect it. Join one of the video conferences and be one of the local and global voices calling for strong action. There are three talks, 10am, 12pm & 2pm Learn more and signup here. https://bourndaeec.nsw.edu.au/whats-on/whats-on-term-2/fornature-bournda-eec-world-environment-day-online/ Location: online View

6 Jun, Sat 10:00AM				Oatley Park
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Lead by Vera Segoh. RSVP essential. Please provide mobile no. A strict limit of 10 will apply. We'll start from Oatley train station. Walk along Mulga Road to Oatley Park. Have morning tea at The Castle. Walk down to the Jewfish Bay walk skirting Lime Kiln Head all the way to Lime Kiln Bay. Cross the bridge to the wooden boardwalk at the mangrove to The Wetlands. Climb to Oatley Bush Playground to Webster Lookout and walked back to Jewfish bay before walking back to Mortdale station. We might see Greenhood Orchids, Acianthus and wetlands inhabitants. No-touch sign-on. Social distancing will be observed. Bring your own hand sanitizer. Please consider installing the COVIDsafe app Limit: 10. View

6-7 Jun, Sat (08:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Splendour Rock Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	28km	600m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Cancelled) The annual trip to Splendour Rock in the Blue Mountains, this time on the very day of full moon with a penumbral lunar eclipse early morning on Sunday. A wonderful experience to see the landscape under full moon, and at sunrise and sunset! This is a lovely trip with an unforgettable view from the campsite. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

6 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Tahmoor Gorge loop and Mermaid Pool
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a loop walk in the beautiful and rugged Tahmoor Gorge which includes the spectacular Mermaid Pool and several other pools along the way. An area on Sydney's doorstep not often visited but certainly worth it. Rock hopping and scrambling along the way Location: Mermaids Pool and Tahmoor Gorge Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 10. View

6 Jun, Sat				Warrimoo to Glenbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Warrimoo Station follow roads and paths to pick up the Florabella Pass Track. Follow this good track to eventually descend and cross Glenbrook Creek. Now we ascend the Bullant Track, faint at times, and follow to the Saint Helena Ridge track. Descend to the Duck Hole, cross Glenbrook Creek again and follow tracks and paths to Glenbrook Station. Creek crossings, slippery conditions and cliff edges. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Springwood 90304S and Penrith 90303N Limit: 10. View

7 Jun, Sun 8:36AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains section 13
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.  This is last week's walk  CBM14 Blaxland to Glenbrook  This week we walk from Warrimoo to Blaxland . One of the prettiest walks in all of the Lower Mountains, this track (classified as hard track) winds along Florabella Creek and then Glenbrook Creek. Wildflowers, shelter caves, swimming holes, interesting sidetracks and lots of shady spots to rest make this a great adventure at any time of year. Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring own hand sanitizer. Limit: 10. View

7 Jun, Sun 9:36AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 13
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Co Leader:  Kevin Cliffe RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.   This is last week's walk  CBM14 Blaxland to Glenbrook  This week We walk from Warrimoo to Blaxland . One of the prettiest walks in all of the Lower Mountains, this track (classified as hard track) winds along Florabella Creek and then Glenbrook Creek. Wildflowers, shelter caves, swimming holes, interesting sidetracks and lots of shady spots to rest make this a great adventure at any time of year. Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Install Covifsafe app. Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

7 Jun, Sun				Heathcote NP Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Cancelled) Circuit walk from Waterfall via Lake Toolooma, Kingfisher Pool, Myuna Pool and more. A great section of the park with plenty of water, we hope. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the 'Gong who have the opportunity to become NPA members if they like what we do. Please come along and give them an NPA welcome. Combined limit applies. Location: Heathcote NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 15. View

7 Jun, Sun 9:00AM				Hydro Majestic ~sunbath track~tuckers lookout~colosseum track
		Length	8km	120m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Although not a long walk there's plenty to see on this spectacular walk including the, of course, amazing views into the Megalong Valley, some interesting rock formations and some winter flowering flora. Of course after the walk the Hydro coffee shop is only a short hike up the hill. Rock scrambling in parts Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 10. View

8 Jun, Mon 9:00AM				Lake Woodford
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	320m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Winbourne Rd and L6 Trail to views of Lake Woodford as we walk along Woodford Creek Trail. We take a steep track back up to Winbourne Rd and return to Hazelbrook. Nearly all roads and trails. Some steep sections. Some loose surfaces. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 10. View

8 Jun, Mon				Lane Cove River Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	175m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk Leader: Ian Baker. Contact John for bookings. Walking from Macquarie Park Metro station to De Burghs Bridge and then down the Great North Walk to Fuller's Bridge and then continuing on down the river, through the old Fairyland and climbing to North Ryde Metro station. Some rough and slippery sections as well as some street walking. Dense vegetation at times. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 9. View

8 Jun, Mon				Waterfalls of South Lawson and Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Lawson Station follow paths to pick up the south Lawson Waterfall Circuit. Complete this circuit visiting five waterfalls. Follow link track to the Hazelbrook Waterfalls Circuit and explore tracks and visit more waterfalls. Finish with a walk along Terrace Falls road to Hazelbrook Station. Creek crossings, slippery conditions. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 10. View

9 Jun, Tue				Beehive Point
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Cancelled) (March Fly Mike’s Group) From the end of Jack's Corner Road follow Griffins Fire Trail to a track to the left. Follow this through the forest to a steep descent to the main dirt road leading to Beehive Point on Lake Yarrunga. This is a lovely picnic area and chance for a swim. Return by the main dirt road. Rough track and some steep sections both up and down. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S View

9 Jun, Tue				Berrima River Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	103m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Jelly Fungus Joan’s Group) A circuit walk along the Wingecarribee River taking historic stone quarry and the heritage German internment camp walk. Possible optional extension to Berrima Weir. Some off-track and wombat holes. Map: Mittagong 89292S View

9 Jun, Tue				Kangaroo River Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Scribbly Gum Sue’s Group) The Kangaroo River Fire Trail leads from Tallowa Dam Road down to Lake Yarrunga. The fire trail winds through forest with beautiful ferns, orchids and interesting rock formations to a lovely lunch place on the banks of Lake Yarrunga. Return by the same route. Rough, steep fire trail and fallen trees. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N View

9 Jun, Tue				Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(March Fly Mike’s Group) Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest. There are 4 separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 10. View

9 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Mount Kembla
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	420m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Cancelled) Summiting Mt Kembla and the ring track that circles Mt Kembla provides wonderful views over the Illawarra Coast. Very steep track and some road walking. Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 12. View

10 Jun, Wed 9:30AM				Harris Park Area
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Option to extend. View

10 Jun, Wed 7:00AM				Springwood to Valley Heights
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Nearly fully booked) Springwood to Valley Heights via Lawsons Lookout, Magdala Falls, Martins Falls, Perch Pond and Martins Lookout. Social distancing will be observed. Please consider installing the Covidsafe app. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings and sections of hard track. Location: Springwood Limit: 8. View

10 Jun, Wed 11:45AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
(Allan’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. View

11 Jun, Thu				Botanical Gardens and Mrs Macquaries Chair
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Explore the gardens, harbour foreshore and the NSW Art Gallery building site. Please contact leader for details. Hazards include COVID19 Location: Sydney Map: City of Sydney Limit: 8. View

12 Jun, Fri				Helensburgh (Short) Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Commence with a short steep climb from the station followed with a long, gradual descent on a variety of un-named tracks to the Hacking River. After a break, back track and follow the Hacking River fire trail and cross the river. Follow the Red Cedar and Karingal circuit and return across the river. Ascend a short off track section to pick up a variety of tracks back to Helensburgh Station. River crossings, slippery rocks and conditions. Location: Garawarra SCA Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S Limit: 10. View

13 Jun, Sat 9:00AM				Mermaids Pool and Bargo Gorge Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) An interesting walk to an area not often visited with the beautiful Mermaid Pool as the highlight although there are plenty of other pools to photograph and explore as we walk along the Bargo Gorge. Rock scrambling and hopping along the gorge. Some off-track walking. Location: Bargo River SCA Map: Picton 90294S Limit: 15. View

13 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Temple of Doom, Lost Arc Point and Blackfellows Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Updated Details) Put simply,the grandly named Temple of Doom is a collection of impressive pagodas which are totally unprotected in the Newnes state forest. Come and see why this area needs to be added and protected within the NSW national parks system rock scrambling and some off track walking Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

13 Jun, Sat 6:00AM				Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	435m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting from Valley Heights walk along Florabella Pass to Blaxland Station. Slippery, steep sections and creek crossings. Limit: 10. View

14 Jun, Sun 8:00AM				Bonnum Pic and back
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Updated Details) Rising impressively above the Wollondilly valley the rugged spire of Bonnum pic is worth getting to! Along the way is a ridge that is quite simply stunning with numerous pagodas and aboriginal sites as a bonus. Be early to book this as numbers strictly limited Rock scrambling Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N View

14 Jun, Sun 9:40AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 12
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Co Leader:  Kevin Cliffe RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no.     Today we walk from Valley Heights to Warrimoo via Sun Valley. Highlights of the walk are  Lookouts to Mount Banks, Penrith Lakes, Lion Rock, Bell Rock, tall gum and turpentile trees, sandstone rock formations a creek,  birds and horses. Some interesting letter boxes are seen on the way. Video of last week's walk: CBM13 Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Please consider Installing Covifsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

14 Jun, Sun 8:40AM				Section 12 Crossing the Blue Mountains
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
A strict limit of 10 will apply.  Today we walk from Valley Heights to Warrimoo via Sun Valley. Highlights of the walk are  Lookouts to Mount Banks, Penrith Lakes, Lion Rock, Bell Rock, tall gum and turpentine trees, sandstone rock formations, a creek,  birds and horses. Some interesting letterboxes are seen on the way. Video of last week's walk: CBM13 Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Please consider Installing Covifsafe app. Limit: 10. View

15 Jun, Mon 9:35AM				Baltzer Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	280m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Burramoko Ridge to Baltzer Lookout and views of Grose Valley and Hanging Rock. Possibility of doing the steep, rough section for a closer view of Hanging Rock. Mostly fire trail. May encounter cars up to the gate and bicycles on the trail. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 10. View

15 Jun, Mon				Thornleigh to Pennant Hills via Cherrybrook
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	500m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Bookings to John but the walk will be lead on the day by Ian Baker. Walking from Thornleigh partly on the route of the old zig zag railway down to the Great North Walk and up to Cherrybrook before making our way to the Callicoma Trail and the Benowie Track to Pennant Hills. Meeting mid morning. Slippery and possibly muddy sections. Fallen trees. Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 9. View

15-16 Jun, Mon-Tue				Wollangambe Crater
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Graham C.
(Fully Booked) Expressions of interest please, numbers limited. One of my favourite campsites in a remote area beside the iconic Wollongambe River. Pagodas Galore together with great views from a rock feature known as "Centre of the Universe". Joint with Bush Club. Unhurried pace. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

16 Jun, Tue				Beehive Point
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Cancelled) (Jelly Fungus Joan’s Group) From the end of Jack's Corner Road follow Griffins Fire Trail to a track to the left. Follow this through the forest to a steep descent to the main dirt road leading to Beehive Point on Lake Yarrunga. This is a lovely picnic area and chance for a swim. Return by the main dirt road. Rough track and some steep sections both up and down. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S View

16 Jun, Tue				Berrima River Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	103m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Scribbly Gum Sue’s Group) A circuit walk along the Wingecarribee River taking historic stone quarry and the heritage German internment camp walk. Possible optional extension to Berrima Weir. Some off-track and wombat holes. Map: Mittagong 89292S View

16 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Bungonia Green Track
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	90m	Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
(Cancelled) Bungonia National Park Green Track is a circuit walk taking in the lookouts over Bungonia Gorge. There are opportunities to extend the walk and to spend time at the various lookouts. Hazards: Rough track, cliffs, and some steep sections. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Bungonia 88282N Limit: 20. View

16 Jun, Tue				Kangaroo River Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked) (March Fly Mike’s Group) The Kangaroo River Fire Trail leads from Tallowa Dam Road down to Lake Yarrunga. The fire trail winds through forest with beautiful ferns, orchids and interesting rock formations to a lovely lunch place on the banks of Lake Yarrunga. Return by the same route. Rough, steep fire trail and fallen trees. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N View

16 Jun, Tue				Kuring-Gai Chase NP
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
(Fully Booked) Flat walk along fire trail to morning tea on a side track. Return to Chase Gates. Walk down either fire trail or road to track beside the Sphinx and walk a couple of slopes to lunch rocks. Great rocks, flowers starting to come out. Return bus every 30 mins from the Chase Gates. Bush tracks, uneven surfaces. Location: Kuring-gai Chase NP Limit: 8. View

16 Jun, Tue				Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Jelly Fungus Joan’s Group) Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest. There are 4 separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 10. View

16 Jun, Tue				Mount Victoria Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	500m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Explore the great tracks at Mt. Wilson. Experience historic sites and spectacular scenery. Visit iconic sites, Engineers Cave, Pulpit Rock, Coxs and Bushrangers Caves and plenty more. Bridge repair work near Fairy Bower not started, will finish with a road walk back to the station. Steep edges, slippery conditions. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 10. View

17 Jun, Wed 6:00AM				Linden to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	790m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Linden to Hazelbrook, visiting Kings Cave, Paradise Pool, Lake Woodford and a couple of waterfalls along our route. Loose rocks, slippery conditions, steep edges and steep sections. Limit: 10. View

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

18 Jun, Thu				Linden to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	790m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Lots of steep sections on this journey from Linden to Hazelbrook. Pools and Waterfalls to be visited along our route. Track and fire trail walking. First time for leader. Loose rocks and slippery conditions, steep edges. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 10. View

18 Jun, Thu				Southern Pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and surrounds
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W.
Explore Millers Point, Dawes Point, Observatory Hill, Barrangaroo as well as the new casino and metro station building sites. Many steps and uneven surfaces. Hazards include viruses. Location: Sydney City Map: City of Sydney Limit: 8. View

19 Jun, Fri 9:00AM				Whale watching Stroll to Potter Point Kurnell
Grade:1/6					Branch
Gary S.
I will be leading a whale spotting walk to Potter Point, Kurnell this coming Friday. Meeting at the Potter Point Car park (go to end of Joseph Banks Drive and turn right onto smaller entrance road right at the end… It has NPWS signs along it). We may walk about a km north of Potter Point towards the light house. Ground is slightly uneven in places and hazardous cliff edges mean you need to stay back from edge at least 3 meters. Bring morning tea and a hot drink if you like. We anticipate leaving about midday. Limit: 14. View

20 Jun, Sat 8:00AM				Gooch’s Crater
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Updated Details) If you have never been to Gooch's crater then you are missing out on one of the great places in Wollemi National Park. A natural amphitheatre surrounded by towering pagodas this sunken formation is a fascinating place to explore, photograph and enjoy. Rock scrambling and a bit off track walking Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S View

21 Jun, Sun 9:44AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 11
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co Leader:  Kevin Cliffe RSVP byEmail (preferred)or SMS essential. Please provide member no. Mobile no and emergency contact no.  Today, we walk from Springwood to Valley Heights via Martins Lookout, Perch Pond and Magdala Gully Track. Beautiful sandstones, waterfalls, wildflowers and trees. View last week's walk CBM12 View Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections,creek crossings, some part of the track is hard. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider Installiing Covifsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

21 Jun, Sun 8:46AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 11
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Today, we walk from Springwood to Valley Heights via Martins Lookout, Perch Pond and Magdala Gully Track. Beautiful sandstone, waterfalls, wildflowers and trees.  Steep and slippery sections,creek crossings, some part of the track is hard.  See last Sunday's video CBM12 No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider Installiing Covifsafe app.  Location: Springwood Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

21 Jun, Sun 9:00AM				Deep Creek walk & weed
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
If dry conditions: Meet at 9am at Deep Creek near dog training area. Walk 1hr next to Deep Creek and contributory creek. Weeding (1hr):small leaved privet, Crofton weed, Ludwigia peruviana and possibly some grass. Continue walk to Baha'i temple and carpool back. (~ 2pm) View

22 Jun, Mon				Castle Cove to Castle Crag
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk Leader: Sophie Astrinos. Contact John for bookings. 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

22 Jun, Mon				Heathcote to Sutherland
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Follow road and tracks to the Pipeline Track. Continue along the pipeline crossing Heathcote road to find a steep descent and cross the Woronora River. Follow a faint track along the river and ascend to the upper escarpment. Continue along cliff edge with good views of the river. Descend the Pass of Sabugal, cross the river and continue along the Pipeline. Follow various trails and tracks to Sutherland. Lots of ups and downs. River crossings, loose stones and rocks, cliff edges. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Campbelltown 90291N Limit: 10. View

22 Jun, Mon 8:36AM				Warrimoo Lookout
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	280m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Take Greens Rd out to Warrimoo Lookout. We will take time to explore this area and enjoy the views over Glenbrook Creek. Return to powerline access trail. From here find our way down to Florabella Pass. We will return to Warrimoo Station. Some off-track and rock scrambling. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 12. View

22 Jun, Mon				Winter Solstice – sunrise on the Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	70m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked) Time to dust off the cameras for the Boxvale Tunnel Winter Solstice. Joan’s classic photo is still the one to surpass. If you have never joined us for the winter solstice, I can assure you it’s just a bit of fun where we get to see the lazy winter sunlight up the train tunnel. We are rewarded with some pretty spectacular photos. Most people bring along their cameras or phones and set about taking that magic shot. Location: Mittagong Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

23 Jun, Tue				Beehive Point
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Cancelled) (Scribbly Gum Sue’s Group) From the end of Jack's Corner Road follow Griffins Fire Trail to a track to the left. Follow this through the forest to a steep descent to the main dirt road leading to Beehive Point on Lake Yarrunga. This is a lovely picnic area and chance for a swim. Return by the main dirt road. Rough track and some steep sections both up and down. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S View

23 Jun, Tue				Berrima River Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	103m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Nearly fully booked) (March Fly Mike’s Group) A circuit walk along the Wingecarribee River taking historic stone quarry and the heritage German internment camp walk. Possible optional extension to Berrima Weir. Some off-track and wombat holes. Map: Mittagong 89292S View

23 Jun, Tue				Kangaroo River Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) (Jelly Fungus Joan’s Group) The Kangaroo River Fire Trail leads from Tallowa Dam Road down to Lake Yarrunga. The fire trail winds through forest with beautiful ferns, orchids and interesting rock formations to a lovely lunch place on the banks of Lake Yarrunga. Return by the same route. Rough, steep fire trail and fallen trees. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N View

23 Jun, Tue				Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Scribbly Gum Sue’s Group) Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest. There are 4 separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 10. View

24 Jun, Wed 8:00AM				Lawson to Hazelbrook via North Lawson Track
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Lawson to Dantes Glen, walk along the escapement to Echo Bluff, along North Lawson Trail past Frederica Falls, Golden Horizon Park, Horseshoe Falls, Oakland Falls and Burgess Falls on to Hazelbrook. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings Location: Hazelbrook Limit: 15. View

25 Jun, Thu 7:00PM				Searching for spotted-tailed quolls postfire
					Branch
General Community Event
Ana Gracanin from Team Quoll at the University of Wollongong will be discussing the effects of fire on spotted-tailed quolls and other species, in the South Coast region. Learn about how different species respond to fire, and the importance of post-fire conservation actions in ensuring species survival into the future. Just click on the link below. If you haven't used ZOOM before then allow a few minutes to set up. The meeting will be open from 6:45 and the talk shall commence at 7pm. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82783305923 Meeting ID: 827 8330 5923 View

25 Jun, Thu				The Southern Shores of Sydney Harbour
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W.
Watsons Bay and South Head. Medium pace. Hazards include Viruses. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Limit: 10. View

26 Jun, Fri 9:00AM				Birdwood Gully Wander
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Janet R.
Leaving Springwood Station at 9am, walk Birdwood Gully, Goochs Track to Grose Road. Down Lindsay Road, along creek track, up at Thompson Avenue. Skirt golf course and cemetery. Down to gully again, up Madoline Glen, return to station. Mostly tracks, up and down. Slippery, rough. Location: Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

27 Jun, Sat 8:00AM				Bungonia Gorge to the Shoalhaven River
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Quite simply this is one of the most spectacular walks you can do in the Southern Highlands and Bungonia National Park in particular. From the Bungonia Lookdown you take the red tape track which dives deep into the Bungonia Gorge with its towering cliff lines and its main attraction, the granite blockup which is a joy to scramble through! Then we walk down Bungonia creek to the junction of the Shoalhaven before returning via the Mt. Ayre Track back to the cars. Rock scrambling and rock hopping Location: Bungonia gorge Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 10. View

27 Jun, Sat				Edgecliff – Coogee
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
Co-leader Margery White. Starting at Edgecliff Station we will walk through Trumper Park on to Centennial Park then through to Queens Park. We will turn into Frenchman’s Road and then go down the Fred Hollows Reserve before walking on to Coogee and coffee. Steps, ups and downs, uneven surfaces. Limit: 20. View

28 Jun, Sun 10:30AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 10
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co Leader:  Kevin Cliffe RSVP by Email (preferred)or SMS essential. Please provide member no. Mobile no and emergency contact no..  Today, we walk from Faulconbridge to Springwood via Victory Track and Wiggins Track . This is a popular route. Video of last week’s walk CBM11 View Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider Installing Covidsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

28 Jun, Sun 9:24AM				Crossing The Blue Mountains: Section 10
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Updated Details) RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide member no, mobile no and emergency contact no. A strict limit of 10 will apply. Today, we walk from Faulconbridge to Springwood via Victory Track and Wiggins Track. This is a popular route. Video of last week’s walk CBM11 Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider Installing Covidsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

29 Jun, Mon 9:55AM				Coxs Cave and Hourn Point
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Mount Piddington, Coxs Cave then trail out to Hourn Point. Make way back along clifftop to Ross Cave. Optional climb up ladder and clamber to Coxs Cave needs care. Clifftop track is unformed. Exposure might be felt at a couple of points where the track is close to the cliff edge. Location: Mt Victoria Map: Mt Wilson and Hartley Limit: 12. View

29 Jun, Mon				Lane Cove National Park circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	170m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This walk will be led by Ian Baker, but bookings are being taken by John. Following the Great North Walk along the Lane Cove River to Fiddens Wharf Road, then returning to Fullers Bridge and following the river up on the other side and exiting through the caravan park and returning to where we began. Slippery and possibly muddy sections. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 12. View

30 Jun, Tue				Drawing Room Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the Illawarra Coast. The track is steep but well worth the effort. Return via Mt Camberwarra Tea Rooms. Steep Track. Unfenced cliffs. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 16. View

30 Jun, Tue				Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve – Mittagong
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Fully Booked) Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve is between Bowral and Mittagong. The walk takes in views of Mt Gibraltar. (Highest point between Sydney and Canberra), Ninety Acre Hill lookout and a track that leads through a beautiful fern gully. The track is sometimes overgrown and difficult to locate. Rough Track, steep sections, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: GibbergunyahNR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 16. View

30 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambert Look Out
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
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 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

30 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				The Cascades – Macquarie Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked) From the Cascades car park climb steeply beside the waterfall and continue to a service road. Descend via old forest trails. Steep slippery track with tree roots. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 16. View

1 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Blackheath circuit via Porters Pass and Centenial Glen
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Blackheath Station to Colliers Lookout, Lambert Lookout, Porters Pass, Centennial Pass, Centennial Glen, Fort Rock and back to Blackheath Station. Steep and slippery sections, rough tracks and creek crossings. Location: Blackheath Limit: 12. View

1 Jul, Wed 10:00AM				Lane Cove NP
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	50m	Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk Riverside Loop from Fullers Bridge and return via De Burgh's Bridge. Some rocky paths and creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 10. View

2 Jul, Thu				Parks of Glebe
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W.
Traverse Federal, Bicentennial, Jubilee, Harold, Blackwattle Bay and Wentworth Parks. Medium pace. It is essential to book before the walk. Hazards include viruses. Location: City of Sydney Map: Glebe Limit: 10. View

3 Jul, Fri				Wiseman’s Ferry
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
(Fully Booked) Meet at Wiseman’s Ferry. Cross Hawkesbury R. on the ferry, then walk Finches Line, the historic Old Convict Road and back to Ferry. Be amazed at how the bush is recovering from the Gosper’s Mtn wildfire. Beautiful views, forest and wildflowers. Contact leader for walk booking & meeting time. Rough steep track in places. No-touch sign-on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider Installing Covidsafe app. No public transport or car pooling. Location: Dharug NP Limit: 10. View

4-5 Jul, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Pisgah Rock Track – Erskine Creek – Dadder Cave – Blands Pool
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	220m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Updated Details) On this walk we descend the spectacular Pisgah Rock track down to the junction of Erskine and Lincoln creeks before exploring upstream to Dadder cave and Blands pool. This is a camping trip and we will have a fire to keep us warm.But as its not a too hard walk in its good for people who havent done a lot of overnight camping before. Rock scrambling and hopping in parts. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Penrith 90303N View

4-5 Jul, 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

5 Jul, Sun 9:53AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 9
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-leader Allan Porter. This is a historic walk : http://heritagedrive.com.au/project/history-walk-faulconbridge-steam-saw-mill-site/ We walk from Linden to Faulconbridge. Visit an aboriginal site and the historic saw mill, and  a few rocky vantage points, which offered spectacular views of the valley. The track to the creek is steep and involves some rock scrambling but it is adorned with wild flowers of various colours, overhangs and caves.  Unfortunately this walk involves 4 km of street walking.     View videos of last two weeks' walks: CBM10 CBM11A View Esther's future walks Some scrambling, creek crossing, steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider Installing Covidsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 20. View

6 Jul, Mon 9:01AM				Bedford Creek Pools
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Morning tea at Victor Falls. Visit Willawong Pool on the way to Bedford and Lester Pools. Chance to have a cool dip in Lester Pool. Stop at Adams Lookout on the way back to Hazelbrook. Creek crossings. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 12. View

6 Jul, Mon 9:00AM				Hornsby to Thornleigh
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	400m	Branch
Ian B.
Bookings essential. Contact leader with details of NPA membership number, contact and emergency numbers. Walk from Hornsby Railway Station to the Great North Walk (GNW) track via the Bluegum Walk. In this area are old sandstone steps built during the 1930's depression. At the GNW track we will head in a southerly direction to The Jungo Rest Area. At the Jungo Rest area, we will veer to our left following the Zig Zag Creek until we come to a bridge across the creek. (at this point time permitting we will walk up to an old quarry.) The GNW track then goes to our right along a fire trail for a very short distance before we turn left along the last section of bush track as we enter suburbia. It is now street walking to Thornleigh Railway station. Slippery and muddy sections may be encountered. Possibility of fallen trees. Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 12. View

7 Jul, Tue				Drawing Room Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Fully Booked) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the Illawarra Coast. The track is steep but well worth the effort. Return via Mt Camberwarra Tea Rooms. Steep Track. Unfenced cliffs. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 16. View

7 Jul, Tue				Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve – Mittagong
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked) Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve is between Bowral and Mittagong. The walk takes in views of Mt Gibraltar. (Highest point between Sydney and Canberra), Ninety Acre Hill lookout and a track that leads through a beautiful fern gully. The track is sometimes overgrown and difficult to locate. Rough Track, steep sections, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Gibbergunyah NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 16. View

7 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambeth Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Postponed) 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 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

7 Jul, Tue				The Cascades – Macquarie Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) From the Cascades car park climb steeply beside the waterfall and continue to a service road. Descend via old forest trails. Steep slippery track with tree roots. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 16. View

8 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Ahearns Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
(Cancelled) Ahearns Lookout is found by following the beginning of Starlights Track. Take a left fork leading to Rocky Waterholes Lookout and just past this junction look for a right turn which meanders along the ridge to Ahearns Lookout. This gives views over the Nattai with Mt Jellore easily identified. Return by the same route. Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

8 Jul, Wed				Glenbrook Portal Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk from Glenbrook Station to Portal Lookout and return. Beautiful views, lagoon, forest and wildflowers. Contact leader for walk booking & meeting time. A steep climb on track, maybe wet feet at ford crossing. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider Installing Covidsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

8 Jul, Wed 7:00AM				Round Willoughby Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	37km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Ted W.
The Willoughby City Council walk showcases the best of the municipality. 37 kilometres, brisk pace (training for NSW Rogaining Championship 24 hour event). But you can drop out at any stage. Joint with Bush Club. Limit: 10. View

8 Jul, 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

8 Jul, Wed 7:00AM				Wentworth Falls circuit via many lookouts
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Wentworth Fall Station to Conservation Hut, Wentworth Falls lookout, Fletcher lookout, Eagle nest lookout, Den Fenella lookout, Breakfast Point lookout, Lyrebird lookout, Queen Victoria lookout, Empress lookout, Edinburgh Castle Rock and back to the station. Steep, muddy and slippery sections, fallen tress and creek crossings. Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 12. View

9 Jul, Thu				Como – Oatley
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C.
(Fully Booked) Como - Oatley via Como Pleasure Grounds, Como Bridge & Oatley Pleasure Grounds. Slow pace. Water views. Fairly level reserve walking, streets, ups and downs, sealed pathways, steps, uneven surfaces. One short steep decline and incline. Coffee at Oatley, train return from Oatley. Some surfaces may be slippery after rain. Location: Como Limit: 10. View

11 Jul, Sat 7:33AM				Wodi Wodi/Forest /Sublime Point tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
From Stanwell Park Station (6.29 train from central) Arrives Stanwell Park station at 7.32 we start on the Wodi Wodi track ascending through the rainforest, crossing gorgeous creeks before reaching the Forest Track. Then up onto the spectacular Illawarra Escarpment for a superb scenic journey past too many lookouts to name. We will keep going all the way to Sublime Point for a well-earned lunch break and perhaps coffee and the strategically placed cafe there! Then its a descent via ladders down to Austinmer station and a train home. Track steep in places Location: Illawarrra Escarpment SCA Map: Appin 90291S and Bulli 90292N View

12 Jul, Sun 10:03AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 8
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co Leader:  Allan Porter Today, we walk from Hazelbrook to Linden via the majestic Kings Cave, pristine paradise pool and a few  beautiful waterfalls. We also visit the historic Caley’s Repulse and Donogues Tomb. The track consists of rocky firetrails and bush tracks with some rock scrambling. Opportunity for swimming. View Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider Installing Covidsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Hazelbrook Limit: 15. View

13 Jul, Mon 8:51AM				Linden to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	19km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Linden Station to Linden Ridge. Take turn off to Faulconbridge Linden Link Ridge across Linden Creek. Then up to Grose Rd and on to Tom Hunter Park. Follow steep track down to Springwood Creek and on to Springwood Station. A long walk but mostly on roads and trails. Creek crossings. Bring a torch just in case. Location: Linden Map: Katoomba and Springwood Limit: 12. View

13 Jul, Mon 9:00AM				North Ryde – Fairyland Loop Track – North Ryde
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Branch
Ian B.
Bookings essential. Contact leader with details of NPA membership number, contact and emergency numbers. Meet at North Ryde Metro at 9.00 am. Walk from North Ryde Metro Station to the Lane Cove River via Great North Walk (GNW). Cross the river at Epping Road and leave the GNW. Walk and explore the various tracks along the river to Fullers Bridge where we will pick up the GNW again. Hopefully, we will be able to view Fairyland on the opposite side of the river. Proceed back to the North Ryde Metro Station. Possibility of muddy and slippery tracks. Fallen trees. Location: Lane Cove River Park Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 12. View

14 Jul, Tue				Drawing Room Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the Illawarra Coast. The track is steep but well worth the effort. Return via Mt Camberwarra Tea Rooms. Steep Track. Unfenced cliffs. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 16. View

14 Jul, Tue				Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve – Mittagong
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve is between Bowral and Mittagong. The walk takes in views of Mt Gibraltar. (Highest point between Sydney and Canberra),  Ninety Acre Hill lookout and a track that leads through a beautiful fern gully. The track is sometimes overgrown and difficult to locate. Rough Track, steep sections, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Gibbergunyah NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 16. View

14 Jul, Tue				The Cascades – Macquarie Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Fully Booked) From the Cascades car park climb steeply beside the waterfall and continue to a service road. Descend via old forest trails. Location: Macquarie Pass National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 16. View

15 Jul, Wed 10:00AM				Cooks River
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
(Cancelled) Circular walk from Tempe back to Tempe following both sides of the Cooks River. Flat walking. Location: Cooks River Limit: 10. View

15 Jul, Wed 7:00AM				Medlow Bath Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	600m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
We will be exploring the many tracks below the Hydro Majestic and walk down the steep section from Tucker’s Lookout to the Colosseum, traversing the landslide and exiting onto the diverted Farm Valley track to wind back up to the cliff top. Steep and slippery with boggy sections. Creek crossings. Limit: 12. View

16 Jul, Thu				East from Cremorne Point along Sydney Harbour and return.
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sue W.
(Cancelled) Some streets otherwise good tracks. Hazards include viruses. Limit: 10. View

17 Jul, Fri 12:00PM				Branch meeting
					Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
We are taking our quarterly branch meeting outdoors to Byarong Park at Mt Keira. Meeting will be followed by Helen's Ring Track walk. Registration is essential for each event separately so we can be aware of numbers. Just an SMS with your name to attend the meeting will be fine. See separate walk listing for registration with Helen. BYO chair, sandwich and thermos. Come and get to know what's doing in our region. Limit: 20. View

17 Jul, Fri				Historic Sites Along Tramway Trail and Haulway to the Ridge Above Torbane
Grade:4/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park cars at Airly Gap, follow Tramway Trail north and then west around the base of the Mount Airly cliffs, looking at historic sites along the way. At the junction with the old haulway, climb up to the cliff edge overlooking Torbane. Investigate the area for old infrastructure and possibly clamber down some of the descent into Torbane. Return via the track network on Mount Airly. About 12 km. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

17 Jul, Fri 1:30PM				Mt Keira Ring Track
Grade:3/6		Length	5.5km	100m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Following our branch meeting in Byarong Park we'll check out the newly improved Ring Track around Mt Keira through escarpment forests. May be wet and slippery. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

18 Jul, Sat 8:31AM				Minotaurs Lair – Minotaur Point
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The Minotaurs Lair is a canyon located within the Wollemi National Park and is renowned for its constricted passages which give the area an almost lost world feel! I plan to explore as much as the area above the Lair and across to Minotaur Point as much as possible. Rock scrambling and off track walking Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

18 Jul, Sat				Valley of the Dinosaurs and Ultimate Slot
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be protected for future generations. Park on the road from Mount Airly to Genowlan Trig where there is suitable space. Walk up the road to the top of the plateau and then take the road to Genowlan Trig. Leave this road at about GR 253 320 and head east to the top, southern end of the Valley of the Dinosaurs. We will then proceed down the valley stopping to explore as many slots as possible on both sides. Next, visit the Ultimate Slot and then return to the road and to the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

19 Jul, Sun 10:07AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 7
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co Leader:  Allan Porter Today, we walk from Lawson to Hazelbrook. Many waterfalls to delight you. As this series of walk is soon drawing to a close, we'll take this opportunity to have a get together coffee after the walk at Hazelbrook....a token to thank Allan for his contribution. View section 9 CBM9 View Esther's future walks Creek crossings,steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consdier installing Covidsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Lawson Limit: 15. View

19 Jul, Sun				Highlights of waterfall
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Circuit walk to include Mt Westmacott, Scout Camp, Lake Toolooma, Kingfisher Pool, Mooray and Bullawarring Tracks. Great views of Heathcote NP waterfalls and pools. Slippery conditions, cliff edges. Be prepared, creek crossings. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Royal NP View

20 Jul, Mon 9:50AM				Dee Why to Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Beach walking, bush tracks, promenade and some street and steps. View

20 Jul, Mon 9:18AM				Leura Points
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Mostly walking on roads to get to Inspiration Point and Sublime Point. Some out and back tracks at Inspiration Point to Moya Point Lookout and Gladstone Lookouts. A mixture of roads and tracks to return to Leura Station. Some lookouts unfenced. Location: Leura Map: Katoomba Limit: 18. View

22 Jul, Wed 10:00AM				Garigal NP Two Creeks Track
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Circular walk from East Lindfield to East Lindfield via Little Diggers Track and Two Creeks Track. Follows Moore’s Creek, Middle Harbour Creek and then Gordon Creek. Some street walking but mainly track. Some steep bits Location: Garigal NP Limit: 10. View

22 Jul, Wed 7:00AM				Heathcote to Engadine
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	420m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting from Heathcote walk via Karloo track, Audley and Engadine Track to Engadine Slippery and steep sections, creek crossings Location: Royal National Park Limit: 12. View

23 Jul - 2 Aug, Thu-Sun				Grampians
					Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID outbreak in Victoria) A variety of day walks in the Grampian Ranges in Western Victoria. Central Grampians – Wonderland Circuit Walk 13km – grade 3; Mt Rosea Circuit Walk 12km – grade 3. Northern Grampians – Mt Stapylton Loop Walk 12km – grade 3; Mt Gar, Briggs Bluff Traverse 15km grade 3, Southern Grampians – Moora Moora Falls Walk 11km – grade 3; Fyans Creek to Mt William 16km – grade 3; Teddy Bear Gap Loop 9km – grade 3; The Fortress Walk 12km Grade 4. Accommodation will be in the Halls Gap Gardens Caravan Park, a variety of cabins are available and powered and unpowered sites for camping, campervans and motorhomes. Own transport is required, may be options for sharing cars depending on availability. Driving to walks will be shared amongst drivers and club rates will apply for passengers. Some walks can only be accessed on dirt roads, the condition of which will not be known until arrival. For itinerary and more information contact Adrian Jones. Limit: 18. View

23 Jul, Thu				Pyrmont and Environs
		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sue W.
Explore the bays and finger wharves around the Pyrmont peninsular. Hazards include viruses. Limit: 8. View

24 Jul, Fri 9:00AM				Old Illawarra Road Track, Barden Ridge, NSW
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	240m	Southern Sydney Branch
5602
Walk from the fire trail entrance at Thomas Mitchell Drive at Barden Ridge along the Old Illawarra Road track and then crossing the weir at The Needles and back up to the starting point. Rocky, slippery, steep descent and ascent. Part of this walk will be exploratory. The party will be guided by Lloyd Hedges who knows the area. Limit: 6. View

24 Jul, Fri 9:45AM				The Great West Walk: Section 1
Grade:3/6		Length	19km	265m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) See info on The Great West Walk  https://greatwestwalk.com.au/ This section is a variation of the Great West Walk(GWW).  The Great West Walk is from Parramatta to Penrith.  As the series Crossing the Blue Mountains is from Mount York to Emu Plains, we redesign the GWW to from Parramatta to Emu Plains. Part one will start from Ropes Crossing to Emu Plains.  Soon after we get off the bus, we will arrive at the historic Ropes Creek Station.  Then we proceed to Wianamatta Regional Park which has a variety of trees, vegetation, swamps and birds.  We walk through some newer suburbs of the area, lakes and walk to Emu Plains station via The Great River Walk.  It's quite scenic with an abundance of water birds including black swans. View Esther's future walks Slippery sections. As this is a 19km walk, We need to walk at a brisk pace of 5 kph so as to finish the walk at a reasonable time. Map: Penrith Limit: 12. View

24 Jul, Fri				Tootie Creek Loop
Grade:5/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Start from Hanlons Road North and walk down the Back Creek, all the way to Tootie Creek at GR 708 928. There are caves and waterfalls to keep us occupied. Walk upstream along Tootie Creek till Front Creek at GR 698 927. Climb through a cliff line using a slot, then follow the creek back to Hanlons Road North. There are several points of interest along the way. A short day (about 4-5 hours). Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

25 Jul, Sat 9:00AM				Petries Gully Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	7.5km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Petries gully circuit incorporates an interesting and at times historical exploration of this area, coupled with some good ole pagoda scrambling, off-track walking, superlative views towards Newnes and a hellva lot more! Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S View

26 Jul - 2 Aug, Sun-Sun				Provide first aid in remote situation days 1-3
					Branch
General Community Event
(Cancelled) 26 July, 1 & 2 August 2020. The St John Ambulance Provide First Aid course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty. It is suitable for both people in workplaces and members of the public who want training in first aid. Provide First Aid courses offered through Scouts NSW, St John’s and Bushwalking NSW cover all the normal content, but with an outdoors slant. The course accredits participants in the HLTAID003 “Provide First Aid” unit of competency. For more information follow this link bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

27 Jul, Mon 9:22AM				Nellies Glen and Devils Hole Katoomba
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Janet R.
(Cancelled) Steep descent on deep old steps and track. Some rock scrambling ascending Devils Hole. Some sections will be damp and may be slippery. Be COVID safe, social distancing essential. Download the COVID app preferably. Use hand sanitiser. Please provide by email or SMS full name, mobile contact number, emergency contact number, NPA number for further details of bus connection to the start. Steep, damp, slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 14. View

28 Jul, Tue				Hoddles Track
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	560m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Cancelled) The walk commences at top of Saddleback Mountain. It descends steeply before ascending to Hoddles Track. The track leads along the cliff face and ascends to enter Barren Grounds. The lunch spot provides beautiful views down to the coast. Rough Track. Very steep descents and ascents, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Saddleback Moutain Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 14. View

28 Jul, Tue				Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	580m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls. Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley. The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points and along a fence line across a couple of small creeks to Crystal Pool. The water leaves the pool to fall over the escarpment into the valley below. Indistinct and easily lost track, rough track, fallen trees, slippery rocks and unfenced cliffs. Location: Morton NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 14. View

28 Jul, Tue				Mt Gibraltar
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Fully Booked) 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: Mittagong Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 14. View

29 Jul, Wed 9:45AM				Cycle four canals and a greenway
Grade:3/6		Length	35km		Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Cycle four tidal canals and one greenway and a network of creek-side cycling trails, unearthing some of Sydney's secretive canals that lead to the Cooks River. A site seeing tour, approx. 35 kms return. Starting and finishing at Wolli Creek Railway Station, returning approx. 3:30 pm. Bring water, sunscreen, snacks. Coffee along the way. Lunch at Newtown, Thai Restaurant or BYO. View

29 Jul, Wed 7:00AM				Gosford to Lisarow via Mouat Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting from Gosford Station, walk past Ouraka, Nurrunga, Yarunga and Redgum lookouts and along Mouat Walk to Lisarow Station. Steep and slippery sections, some steps and obstacles. Limit: 12. View

29 Jul, Wed 10:00AM				Maroubra to Malabar
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Circular walk from Maroubra Beach to Malabar Beach and back via Boora Point and Malabar Headland. Ocean views. Location: Malabar Headland NP Limit: 10. View

29 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Orchids and Fungi
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
We will stroll around the Forest Island Path, dip into Bola Creek and meander along Lady Carrington Drive, cameras ready and search for whatever is awaiting us. This is more about exploring the hidden gems of nature so if you want to walk from point a to point b don't come along! The odd leech! Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

30 Jul, Thu				Taronga Zoo and West
		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Sue W.
Good tracks, expansive views, a few streets, flora and fauna. Hazards include viruses. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 8. View

31 Jul, Fri				Airly Creek Cave
Grade:6/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at Airly Gap and attempt to find a way up and explore the big triangular cave at about GR 234 331 seen when returning from Mount Airly South West pagodas walk. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

31 Jul, Fri 9:45AM				The Great West Walk: Part 2
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
See info on The Great West Walk  https://greatwestwalk.com.au/ This is part 2 of the Great West Walk.  We walk from Ropes Crossing to Rooty Hill. Points of interest: Whelan Reserve, Federation Forest, Remembrance Gardens, Dr Charles McKay Reserve Neoblie Historic Cottage, View Esther's future walks   No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider installing Covidsafe app. Limit: 10. View

1 Aug, Sat 8:30AM				Traverse of the Gods
Grade:5/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The traverse of the Gods is a spectacular walk that crosses the face of Mt Banks Wall, offering amazing views all along the way. With the odd patch of rainforest, sculptural overhangs and rock formations this is a walk you won't forget in a hurry. Rock scrambling and some offtrack walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

2 Aug, Sun 10:22AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 5
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co Leader:  Kevin Cliffe   Today, we walk from Leura to Wentworth Falls via Gordon Creek,  Lyrebird Dell, Pool of Siloam,  Empress Lookout, Queen Victoria Lookout, Lyrebird Lookout, Breakfast Point Lookout,  Jamisons lookout and Wentworth Falls Lookout. If you are lucky, you may see Lyrebirds, yellow tailed black cockatoos and the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoos(we saw 9 of this rarely seen red tailed on section 3).  Enjoy afternoon tea at the famous German Cafe.  View Esther's future walks View videos of section 7 CBM7 section 8 CBM8   Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider installing Covidsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

3 Aug, Mon 7:23AM				Sassafras Gully and more
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	340m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Lawsons Lookout, Picnic Glen, Sassafras Gully, Magdala Creek. Use social distancing, bring hand sanitiser. Please provide contact number, emergency number and NPA number. Rough, steep tracks. Possibly leeches. Location: Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

3 Aug, Mon				St Leonards to Greenwich Wharf, Berry Island and Waverton
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(Date Changed) We are walking to Gore Hill and following Gore Creek through the Lane Cove Bushland Park to beautiful vistas of the Lane Cove and then Parramatta Rivers to Greenwich Ferry Wharf. From there we will walk around Gore Cove to Berry Island Reserve, thence to Waverton Station. Some street walking. You might like to bring a torch for the tunnel under River Road. Muddy conditions during and after rain. Some small creek crossings and a long stair case to climb towards the end. Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 12. View

4 Aug, Tue				Carrington Falls & Nellies Glen
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
2038
(Fully Booked) From Carrington Falls around to top of Stevos Track followed by short drive to Nellies Glen and Missingham Lookout and top of Missingham Steps. Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water, cliff edges. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 14. View

4 Aug, Tue 9:30AM				Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	580m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) (Leader changed) The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls. Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley.  The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points and along a fence line across a couple of small creeks to Crystal Pool. The water leaves the pool to fall over the escarpment into the valley below. Return by the same route. Indistinct and easily lost track, rough track, fallen trees, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Morton NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 14. View

4 Aug, Tue				Mt Gibraltar
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked) 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: Mittagong Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 14. View

4 Aug, Tue 2:00PM				Recovering after bushfires – what role can Landcare play?
					Branch
General Community Event
Chris Cobern from the Upper Goulburn Landcare Network in Victoria was heavily involved in the recovery efforts following the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009. He worked with local communities, government, and volunteers for many years to help the landscape heal and recover. In this webinar Chris will chat about how he navigated issues around sourcing funding and volunteers, providing training, supporting local landholders, and what he’s learnt that can help groups and organisations working in similar circumstances today. Chris will also be joined by Landcare Australia’s Rowan Ewing, who will give an update on our bushfire recovery fund activities to date, and what’s planned for the coming months. View

5 Aug, Wed 9:40AM				Fullers Bridge Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk from Fullers Bridge via Swaines Creek, Ferndale, Stringybark Creek, Yangoora Bushland, Epping Rd and then back to Fullers Bridge either via Fairyland or Mowbray Park. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 15. View

5 Aug, Wed 6:00PM				NSW Marine Parks: Are we serious about their place in the reserve network?
					Branch
NPA NSW Office
Our presenters for the evening will be: John Turnbull marine scientist, campaigner, educator and former NPA President Gary Schoer educator, campaigner and Secretary of the Southern Sydney branch of NPA Sharnie Connell Senior Campaigns Officer NPA We will be leading a discussion on issues that include: What are marine protected areas and how do they compare to terrestrial reserves? The science behind marine parks. How do we create protected areas on land or in the sea? Emerging threats to sanctuary zones. Where to from here? View

5 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				The Woronora Plateau -Warrangarree Drive Reserve
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
There are some delightful bushy reserves outside the national park estate and this is one of them. Scenic, with pleasant sandstone vegetation, river views and climbs... bring a camera and explore what we have of our remnant bushland. Limit: 10. View

5 Aug, Wed 7:00AM				Waterfall circuit via Mt Westmacott, Bondel Pool and Kingfisher Pool
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting from Waterfall Station walk along Camp Coutts Track and Camp Road, passing the Scout Camp, to Mt Westmacott and back, then on to Bondel Pool and Kingfisher Pool back to Waterfall Station. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings. Location: Royal NP Limit: 12. View

6 Aug, Thu				Cockatoo Island
		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sue W.
Explore Cockatoo Island's heritage. Currently it is hosting the Biennale with public artworks anchored in this year’s theme: NIRIN. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to estimate a distance of 1.5 m. Hazards include viruses. Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 8. View

6 Aug, Thu 6:15PM				The nature of national parks
					Branch
General Community Event
Come along to this webinar to discover: · How some of our iconic national parks came into being · The importance of national park and conservation reserves for wildlife and habitat · Some of challenges in managing these important places Learn more here and RSVP for the first of the series: The nature of national parks. View

7 Aug, Fri				Rhodes to Cabarita, extension to Haberfield
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk alongside Parramatta River. Enjoy peace of Dame Edith Walker's estate and views of the river. Catch ferry back to Meadowbank. Meet RHODES Station. Time on enrollment. 10km or extended 16km. View

8 Aug, Sat 9:00AM				Grass Trees Crcuit
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) This walk incorporates a very special Aboriginal art site of great significance which is a short side trip off the main Grass Trees Circuit so really is something worth seeing apart from the beautiful Sydney sandstone scenery. Some steep sections along the track. Location: Dharug NP Map: Gunderman 91313S Limit: 14. View

8 Aug, Sat 9:00AM				Part of six foot track
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	530m	Southern Sydney Branch
Angelo E.
Return walk from Megalong Road to Ecolodge. Attraction: Cox's River, Megalong Valley, suspension bridge. Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider installing Covidsafe app. Location: Megalong Limit: 10. View

9 Aug, Sun 9:27AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 15B – Bridges, Railways and Tunnels
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Co-leader: Kevin Cliffe. This is a historic walk. We will visit Lennox Bridge, John Whitton Memorial and Gatekeepers Cottage Ruin,  Knaksack Bridge, both portals of the disused tunnel, ZigZag Railway, Funicular railway, Winding Base House, View videos of section  7 CBM7 section 5 CBM5 View Esther's future walks     Future walk 2 Some very steep sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider installing Covidsafe app. Location: Glenbrook Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View

9 Aug, Sun - 29 Aug, Thu				Noosa and Brisbane North Side Pedal and Paddle
Grade:2/6		Length	40km		Milton Branch
Peter W.
(Cancelled) A holiday based at two beautiful locations, Tewantin at Noosa and Scarborough on the Redcliff Peninsula northern Brisbane. A range of peddles and paddles at both locations with plenty of time off. MT Bikes not needed. Email leader for a detailed itinerary. Preference will be given to those who wish to both paddle and pedle. Trip is suitable for partners who do not wish to paddle or pedle. Trip combines with another club. Three of the paddles involve open water crossings which are generally very sheltered. PFD compulsory. Limit: 12. View

10 Aug, Mon 8:50AM				Linden to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	19km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to weather forecast) Linden Station to Linden Ridge. Take turn off to Faulconbridge Linden Link Ridge across Linden Creek. Then up to Grose Rd and on to Tom Hunter Park. Follow steep track down to Springwood Creek and on to Springwood Station. A long walk but mostly on roads and trails. Creek crossings. Bring a torch just in case. Map: Katoomba 89301S and Springwood 90304S Limit: 14. View

11 Aug, Tue 8:50PM				Carrington Falls & Nellies Glen
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked) From Carrington Falls around to top of Stevos Track followed by short drive to Nellies Glen and Missingham Lookout and top of Missingham Steps. Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water, cliff edges. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 14. View

11 Aug, Tue				Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	580m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Fully Booked) The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls. Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley. The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points and along a fence line across a couple of small creeks to Crystal Pool. The water leaves the pool to fall over the escarpment into the valley below. Indistinct and easily lost track, rough track, fallen trees, slippery rocks and unfenced cliffs. Location: Morton NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 14. View

11 Aug, Tue				Mt Gibraltar
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) 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: Mittagong Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 14. View

12 Aug, Wed				Abbotsford to Cabarita
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	30m	Sydney Branch
John H.
With all the wet weather, we have decided to get some exercise by walking around the beautiful Hen and Chicken Bay, off the Parramatta River on a Wednesday for a change. Walking through parks and urban streets mainly on formed walkways. Will be muddy in places. Location: Parramatta River Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 12. View

12 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				Coastal cliffs
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	340m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Fully Booked) It's time to explore that coastal strip from Wattamolla north to Little Marley and around in a loop back again. The flowers will be out and the coast will sing its sweet song! Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

12 Aug, Wed 10:30AM				Glenbrook loop walk
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	20m	Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Glenbrook to Elizabeth Lookout via Knapsack Park (not the steps), Marges Lookout, across some slightly rugged bushland to Lennox Bridge and return to Glenbrook by a different track. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 20. View

12 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				Mt Victoria circuit via Coxs Cav, Ferris Cave, Mt Piddington and Bushrangers Cave.
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	460m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
A circuit from Mount Victoria, passing through Coxs Cave, Ferris Cave, Mt Piddington, Hornes Point and Bushrangers Cave. Steep, muddy and slippery sections. Location: Mount Victoria Limit: 12. View

12 Aug, 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

12 Aug, Wed 6:15PM				Wonders of the central west
					Branch
General Community Event
Whether you live in a remote corner of the state or you're locked-down in Melbourne, join us to discover what makes the forests, landscapes and wildlife of the central west so special. By the end of the webinar you'll know: · How protection of 60,000 hectares of forest across the Wombat, Wellsford, Pyrenees Ranges and Mount Cole came to be expertly recommended, and; · What you can do to help end the logging and mining of these critical habitats – from the comfort of your lounge room. Learn more and RSVP. View

13 Aug, Thu 7:00PM				NPA Macarthur Nature Talk
					Branch
General Community Event
Kane Durrant of WILD Conservation is a fresh water turtle specialist. He will be discussing his wildlife conservation work in the local area with Turtle Rescues NSW, with a special focus on development zones and what it all means for our native fauna. Kane will be joined by his colleague Shane Davies for questions and conversation afterwards. View

13 Aug, Thu				Sydney Olympic Park
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Circular Walk. Sydney Olympic Park Wharf. Level walk along Parramatta River foreshore, Armory and Parklands. Limit: 10. View

13 Aug, Thu 5:30PM				Tarkine Trails app Launch
					Branch
General Community Event
The Bob Brown Foundation is launching the beautiful app version of their book. Join special guest speakers for the launch of the new Tarkine Trails App. This app takes the best-selling definitive guide to experiencing the takayna/Tarkine and puts it into your pocket. Join in for the online launch. Registration via this link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PaJa7YGOQne4z1PwQUEWCw Location: online View

14 Aug, Fri 9:00AM				Bellambi Lagoon
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	10m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
That coastal strip between Towradgi and Bellambi is a pleasant morning stroll and occasionally it is even worth carrying a long telephoto lens as we walk past the Bellambi Lagoon. Limit: 10. View

14 Aug, Fri 8:00AM				Otford to Helensburg
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Nearly fully booked) Otford Station past Otford Lookout, along Garrawarra Ridge Trail, past Werrong Lookout, Bulgo Hill, along Burgh Ridge Track to Helensburg Station Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings Limit: 12. View

14 Aug, Fri				Tootie Creek Tributaries
Grade:5/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park the car at GR 719 928 on Mountain Lagoon Road. Walk north west on a spur. Find a way down to Tootie Creek, then follow it downstream till GR 714 941. Find a way up to Easy Ridge and walk to the car. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

15 Aug, Sat 7:30AM				Mt Solitary Traverse
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	1,100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Postponed) This is recognised as one of the classic big walks of the Blue mountains with a full day of walking from the Golden Stairs, up and over Mt Solitary, off the Col pass and down to the Kedumba River. Then another decent climb up to the finish spot near the Queen Victoria hospital. So walkers intending on coming should be relatively fit as a reasonable pace is required. However that doesn't mean I intend to run this walk as I do want to stop occasionally and admire the superb views along the way! Steep track sections in places. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 14. View

15 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Narrowneck – Red Ledge Pass – Devils Hole Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the more interesting passes off the Narrowneck is Red ledge Pass which offers the bushwalker wonderful views and numerous photographic opportunities! Expect rock scrambling, some nice short waterfalls and sections of unburnt forest along the way. Rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 15. View

15 Aug, Sat				Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular and threatened area must be protected for future generations. Park on a fire trail off Sunnyside Ridge Road and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave along the way, then explore both branches of the gorge, including Pinch Point Circle. Move south east and out towards Carne Creek, then climb out and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

16 Aug, Sun				Bargo River Gorge
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Cancelled) A walk exploring the wonders of this unique location from above and within the gorge. Couple of river crossings which can be a bit slippery depending on water levels. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Combined limit applies. Map: Bargo 90293N Limit: 15. View

16 Aug, Sun 9:30AM				The Great West Walk: Part 3
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) See info on The Great West Walk  https://greatwestwalk.com.au/ This is section 3 of the Great West Walk.  We walk from Marayong to Rooty Hill Points of interest: Nurragingy Reserve, The Nurragingy Blacksmith, Chang Lai Yuan Chinese Gardens, New Zealand Garden, Miniature Railway, Colebee Centre, Western Sydney Parklands; Blacktown International Sports Park, Western Sydney Parklands; Rooty Hill Historic Site. Optional drinks/late lunch at Lone Pine Tavern near Rooty Hill Station View Esther's future walks    Future walk 2 No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider installing Covidsafe app. Limit: 10. View

17 Aug, Mon				Cremorne to Balmoral Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	546m	Branch
Ian B.
An undulating walk with some great harbour views. Stairs and possible slippery sections. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Parramatta River 91303N and Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 12. View

17 Aug, Mon 8:00AM				Glenbrook circuit via Duck Hole and Red Hand Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	380m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) From Glenbrook Station, walk through Douglas Smith Memorial Park, past Duck Hole, Kanuka Brook, Red Hand Cave, along Campfire Creek Track back to Glenbrook Station. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings. Limit: 12. View

18 Aug, Tue				Balancing Rock – Macquarie Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) Clover Hill Rd is a management track leading to a rough track down to the Macquarie Rivulet.  After crossing the rivulet there is an indistinct track which leads to Balancing Rock and a lovely waterfall.  Return is by the same route. Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie NR Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 14. View

18 Aug, Tue				Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	306m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked) The walk follows the Budderoo Fire Trail for 6kms to a locked gate on the right.  Through the gate is a relatively unused fire trail which deteriorates to a single track leading to Gerringong Creek.  Follow the creek along to the falls. Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Budderoo National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 14. View

18 Aug, Tue				Flying Fox – Cooks Nose
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
2038
(Fully Booked) Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley. The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout, a wonderful lunch spot. On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views. Rough track, often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 14. View

18 Aug, Tue				Murrua Track
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
(Fully Booked) Use station toilets as none on walk. Time for wildflowers. Short street walk then easy bush track with ups and downs. Bus return to Turramurra Station, coffee at Turramurra. Some rough surfaces. Location: Murrua Track Limit: 10. View

19 Aug, Wed 8:00AM				Colliery Canyon and Kamarah Gully
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Nearly fully booked) An adventurous off-track walk going down to an old colliery at Bell. The track descends steeply and crosses an old landslide. From there it enters a rough but spectacularly picturesque gorge. Steep and slippery sections. Scrambling over fallen trees, and steep ascent.  Location: Bell Limit: 10. View

19 Aug, Wed 10:00AM				Forestville loop walk
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
(Fully Booked) Walk Casuarina, Lyre Bird and Carroll Creek Tracks, starting from Ferguson St, Forestville. Location: Garigal NP Limit: 15. View

20 Aug, Thu				Parks in the Sydney CBD
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Sue W.
Take advantage of an empty city devoid of tourists and explore our green space: * Hyde Park South * Cook and Phillip Park (not the swimming pool) * Hyde Park North * Domain Pitches * Domain Phillip Precinct * Botanical Gardens: spring walk, * East Circular Quay * Circular Quay * Jessie Street Gardens * Macquarie Place Park. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to estimate a distance of 1.5 m. Hazards include viruses. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 8. View

21 Aug, Fri 9:00AM				Bass Point
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Just south of Shellharbour is a delightful headland with a rather special loop walk. Come and enjoy it with me... Limit: 12. View

21 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				The Great West Walk Part 4
Grade:3/6		Length	1km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
See info on The Great West Walk  https://greatwestwalk.com.au/ This is part 4 of The Great West Walk.  We walk from Marayong to Toongabbie.  Attractions: International Peace Park, Seven Hills Blacktown Showground, Blacktown.   Fairwater Park, which has a nice cafe. Marayong Park Optional Drinks/Late Lunch at Toongabbie Hotel   View Esther's future walks Future walk 2 No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider installing Covidsafe app. Map: marayong Limit: 10. View

21 Aug, Fri 5:30PM				Toward achieving ‘peaceful co-existence’ with fire
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General Community Event
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22 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Jews Creek – Baal Bone Point – Pantoneys Crown
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Pantoneys Crown is an isolated flat-topped Mesa rising from the floor of the Capertee Valley, the worlds second-largest canyon and for this my 20th visit to the crown i'm going via a very spectacular route right along the spine of the great diving range to Baal Bone Point. From this lofty vantage point, we descend someway to the valley below before the not too difficult climb up the southern end of Pantoneys to the top via a large slot. Once on top we can explore the pagodas and have lunch before retracing our steps back to the cars. Rock scrambling and off-track walking Location: capertee Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 10. View

22-24 Aug, Sat-Mon				Yodellers Adventure
Grade:6/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Fully Booked) Co-leader Kevin Songberg. Day 1 – Saturday, 22 August 2020 – day walk. Drive to Widden Valley and park at GR 465 970, 200 m. With day packs and separate water to drop in for Sunday and Monday, climb to GR 465 958, 420 m and leave the water there; then traverse west to Falsetto Gap and climb Watts Mountain, 700 m. Explore around as time permits. Descend into Falsetto Gap and walk back to the cars. Drive to the national park boundary, GR 429 938, to camp. Have extra water in your car as there may be no/little water at the camp. Partly exploratory. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Day 2 – Sunday, 23 August 2020 – walk over two days with 1 night out. Strike the camp and drive to GR 465 970, 200 m. Leave another car at GR 490 983, 200 m. From the first car, walk up to pick up the water left the day before. Climb to a gap below Wedding Cake Mountain. After an optional but recommended climb to a vantage point, walk down the ravine to the north east, to around GR 472 961, 340 m, then sidle east until a spur is reached that we will use to climb Torrani Mountain. Our camp will be at GR 475 957, 590 m. There is no water at the camp and it is sleeping on rock platforms, so either sleep out or have cord on the sides and corners of your tent so you can anchor it down. Partly exploratory. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Day 3 – Monday, 24 August 2020. After an optional but recommended early morning walk along the narrow, very high peninsula to a vantage point over Oakland Peaks, traverse east via Reverelli Mountain to the Cats Ear East, then down to Myrtle Gully Road at GR 490 983, 200 m. Complete the car shuffle. Partly exploratory. About 7 km. Scrambling and exposure. Private property access will be arranged. Elevations are included with all grid references below. Rating: 6, M333E Location: Wollemi NP Map: Widden 89321N View

23 Aug, Sun 9:30AM				Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Walk will be led by Mike McLeod. A circuit rugged walk (rather rocky) along the Bargo River and Tahmoor Gorge. We will do it slowly to take in and take photos of the beauty of the walk. Highlights: fantastic views of the Mermaid Pools. Wallaby, birds, majestic gum trees, Rock Orchids and possibly other orchids. Some very steep and slippery parts. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider installing Covidsafe app. Map: Bargo 90293N Limit: 10. View

24 Aug, Mon 8:25AM				Campfire Creek to Euroka Clearing
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Campfire Creek, Ironbarks, Euroka Clearing. Note we are not going to Red Hands Cave on this walk. Some steep sections. Some off-track. Creek areas can be slippery. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 12. View

24 Aug, Mon 7:23AM				Linden and Lake Woodford
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	530m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Roads and fire trails from Linden around Lake Woodford, returning to Linden. The 13km distance includes 1km each way from station to village. Steep hills, rough. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 10. View

24 Aug, Mon				West Pennant Hills to North Parramatta via Darling Mills Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
John H.
We are following the Darling Mills Creek from near its source to near its junction with Toongabbie Creek to form the Parramatta River. We pass through Sydney sandstone heathlands with remnant stands of Sydney Blue Gums. Can be muddy and slippery in places. Bring a torch for the tunnel. Location: North Western Sydney Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 12. View

25 Aug, Tue				Balancing Rock – Macquarie Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked) Clover Hill Rd is a management track leading to a rough track down to the Macquarie Rivulet.  After crossing the rivulet there is an indistinct track which leads to Balancing Rock and a lovely waterfall.  Return is by the same route. Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie NR Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 14. View

25 Aug, Tue				Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	306m	Southern Highlands Branch
2038
(Fully Booked) The walk follows the Budderoo Fire Trail for 6kms to a locked gate on the right.  Through the gate is a relatively unused fire trail which deteriorates to a single track leading to Gerringong Creek.  Follow the creek along to the falls. Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges Location: Budderoo National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 14. View

25 Aug, Tue				Flying Fox – Cooks Nose
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley. The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout, a wonderful lunch spot. On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views. Rough track, often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 14. View

25 Aug, Tue 9:00AM				The Garawarra Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
It's time to see what's happening in our beloved Palm Jungle. Come along and enjoy the climb up and out of Burning Palms. Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

26 Aug, Wed 10:00AM				Cooks River
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Circular walk from Tempe back to Tempe following both sides of the Cooks River. Flat walking. Limit: 15. View

26 Aug, Wed 8:00AM				Leura to Katoomba via Linderman Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	800m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Cancelled) From Leura Station via Gordon Falls, Sublime Point, Linderman Pass, Gordon Lower Falls, Leura Falls, Linda Falls, Federal Pass, Jamieson Lookout to Katoomba Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossing and rock scrambling. Limit: 10. View

26 Aug, Wed 10:00AM				Sydney Olympic Park
		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
A walk without too much travel, driving or public transport. We'll start (and finish) at Concord West Station at 10am. I hope it will be approx. 10km. Mangroves, birds and spring flowers. No climbs. Please let me know if you would like to come with your details for the COVID precautions and NPA registration: NAME, Mobile no., Emergency no., Membership no. View

27 Aug, Thu				Historic Balmain
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Stroll historic Balmain and foreshore, Mort Bay and Balmain East. Gentle up and down, along the way view charming houses and hotels built in the 1840-1860. Street parking. Return ferry or bus. Social distancing. Location: Balmain Limit: 12. View

28 Aug, Fri				Above Daves Pass
Grade:6/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Leave one car at the old Newnes Hotel and drive to the locked gate at GR 418 261. Walk in Little Capertee Creek and then turn up a tributary creek at GR 407 260. Walk up it and explore the slots and pagodas to the east. Climb to the tops at around GR 404 243 and make a way north to about GR 412 256. Descend via Daves Pass. Mostly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

28 Aug, Fri				Linden to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	570m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Start with a visit to Kings Cave. Continue to Hazelbrook visiting three areas containing a variety of pools, waterfalls and great forest walking. Steep sections and loose slippery conditions, cliff edges. Unhurried pace. Location: Blue Mountains NP View

28 Aug, Fri 8:00AM				Medlow Bath to Katoomba
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	380m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Medlow Bath to Katoomba via Sun Bath, along Three Brothers Track to Explorers Tree and Norths Lookout. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Limit: 12. View

28 Aug, Fri 9:45AM				The Great West Walk part 5
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) See info on The Great West Walk  https://greatwestwalk.com.au/ This is the last part of the Great West Walk.  We walk from Toongabbie to Parramatta. Attractions:Bicentennial Square, Parramatta Eat Street (Church Street), Parramatta Brislington House, Parramatta Old Government House, Parramatta Park Old Observatory, Parramatta Park The Old Dairy, Parramatta Park Wisteria Garden and Glengariff House, Westmead Toongabbie Creek, Winston Hills The Lost Rogans Hill Railway Line, Northmead Third Settlement Reserve, Winston Hills Video of Tahmoor Gorge Mermaid Pools   View Esther's future walks Future walk 2 No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider installing Covidsafe app. Map: Toongabbie Limit: 10. View

29 Aug, Sat 8:50AM				Great West Walk Toongabbie – Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	50m	Sydney Branch
Roger L.
Starting from Toongabbie Station, a quick toilet break, then along Girraween and Pendle Creek to the Great West Walk. Follow the many bends of Toongabbie Creek through open fields and creekside bushland. Small sections through urban streets. Skirting Westmead Hospital, Parramatta River and Park are reached. Very limited access to toilets along route. Steep slopes, uneven ground. Location: Western Sydney Map: Prospect 90302N and Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 10. View

29 Aug, Sat 8:30AM				Tracks,lookouts and caves of Mt.Victoria
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) At Victoria, there is a maze of tracks which offer the walker fabulous lookouts, interesting caves and a dash of history. Some of the places we will visit include Bushrangers Cave, Rennit Track, Pulpit Rock, Coxs Cave and the Fairy Bower Track. Adrian Jones will be a secondary leader taking the 2nd group on this loop in a direct direction to my first group. Steep sections of track and some rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Hartley 89304N Limit: 15. View

30 Aug, Sun 8:30AM				Baal Bone Gap – Mercury Boot ridge and return
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) Was fully book, but cancelled last minute due to access closure. Not far from Baal Bone Gap is a very interesting ridge full of fantastic rocky outcrops in the shape of all sort of creatures and objects including possibly the most famous, The Mercury Boot. On this walk we will explore this pagoda rich ridge, photographing anything that takes our attention. Of course, there are brilliant views of the Capertee Valley including the mesa-like Pantoneys Crown to also hold our interest. Lots of rock scrambling and off track walking. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 15. View

30 Aug, Sun				Blaxland to Glenbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	550m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Blaxland Station follow Pippa Pass to cross the Glenbrook Creek. Ascend and follow the Bullant Track to pick up the St Helena Ridge fire trail. Descend to the Duck Hole, cross the creek again and follow tracks and paths to Glenbrook Station. Creek crossings, loose, slippery sections, cliff edges. Unhurried pace. Location: Blue Mountains NP View

30 Aug, Sun 9:30AM				Martins Lookout to Lost World return
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Co-leader:Kevin Cliffe.From the car park, we visit Martins Lookout before descending almost 250 m to Glenbrook Creek. We climb about 250 m to Bunyan Lookout and The Lost World. Fantastic Views at both ends. Then we descend to Glenbrook Creek before climbing back up to Martins Lookout. The ascent and descent are rather rugged.Video of Tahmoor Gorge Mermaid Pools View Esther's future walks Future walk 2 Very steep and rugged sections. Location: Valley Heights Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

31 Aug, Mon 9:35AM				Centennial Glen Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	460m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) The walk follows Centennial Glen Creek down into the valley. Return up to Blackheath via Porters Pass Gully. Creek crossings. Track poor at times. Steep sections. Lots of steps. Scrambling over and under fallen trees. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

31 Aug, Mon				Chatswood to Boronia Park via Lane Cove River
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	360m	Sydney Branch
John H.
A pleasant walk following Blue Gum Creek down from Chatswood to the Lane Cove River, which we follow through Mobray Park to the Lane Cove Valley walk that takes us to Boronia Park. Muddy sections, creek and golf course crossings. Location: Lane Cove NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 12. View

31 Aug, Mon 8:00AM				Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
Valley Heights to Blaxland via Sun Valley, walking alongside several creeks, past a lookout with a view of Penrith Lakes on to Blaxland. Slippery sections and creek crossings. Limit: 12. View

1 Sep, Tue				Balancing Rock – Macquarie Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
2038
(Fully Booked) Clover Hill Rd is a management track leading to a rough track down to the Macquarie Rivulet.  After crossing the rivulet there is an indistinct track which leads to Balancing Rock and a lovely waterfall.  Return is by the same route. Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie NR Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 14. View

1 Sep, Tue				Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	306m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) The walk follows the Budderoo Fire Trail for 6kms to a locked gate on the right.  Through the gate is a relatively unused fire trail which deteriorates to a single track leading to Gerringong Creek.  Follow the creek along to the falls. Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges Location: Budderoo National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 14. View

1 Sep, Tue 8:00AM				Curra Moors Loop
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	240m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Fully Booked) A pleasant morning stroll through the spring wildflowers on the heath, throwing in the coast for good measure. Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

1 Sep, Tue				Flying Fox – Cooks Nose
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked) Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley. The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout, a wonderful lunch spot. On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views. Rough track, often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 14. View

1 Sep, Tue 9:31AM				Valley Heights Fire Trail
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
As we saw many orchids at one part of the fire trail at the end of June, we want to visit the whole fire trail to see if we can find more orchids. Exploratory. Steep and slippery sections. Limit: 6. View

2 Sep, Wed 10:30AM				Glenbrook to Knapsack Bridge via Chalmers Lookout, Sandstone Quarry and return to Glenbrook vie RAAF Base
		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Easy walk, approx. 8km. View

2 Sep, Wed 8:00AM				Wentworth Falls circuit via Valley of Waters, Roberts Pass, Moya Point and Gladstone Lookout
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	620m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting from Wentworth Falls, via Edinburgh Castle Rock, Sylvia Falls, Lodore Falls, Valley of Waters, Roberts Pass, Moya Point and Gladstone Lookout and back to Wentworth Falls Station. Steep and slippery sections, rock scrambling and creek crossings. Limit: 10. View

3 Sep, Thu				Tarban Creek
		Length	6.5km		Sydney Branch
Sue W.
From Huntleys Point to Gladesville and return along shared paths along Tarban Creek. It is a tributary of the Parramatta River, joining it near Hunters Hill and flowing through both the Tarban Creek and Riverglade Reserves. Hazards include viruses. Location: Municipality of Hunters Hill Limit: 10. View

4 Sep, Fri				Easy Ridge to Tootie Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park the car at GR 724 932 on Mountain Lagoon Road. Walk north along Easy Ridge, then a smaller spur, descend south west to around GR 717 940. Continue towards Tootie Creek, then walk downstream till about GR 718 947. Climb back to Easy Ridge and walk to the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

4 Sep, Fri 9:30AM				Parramatta to Shaolhaven Heads: Section 1
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	125m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Essential to RSVP by email.  Include your member no, mobile no and emergency contact no.  This is a continuation of the series of walks "Crossing the Blue Mountains" and "The Great West Walk". This is a video of the GWW walks:GWW 2020 .We will walk from Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads in sections. This week we walk from Parramatta to Meadowbank along the Parramatta River. Attractions: Western Sydney University Vineyard Creek Subiaco Creek George Kndall Riverside Park Meadowbank Park Memorial Park View Marilyn's future walks Observe social distancing. Bring hand sanitizer Location: Parramatta Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 13. View

4 Sep, Fri 9:00AM				Wattamolla to Curracurrong
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Fully Booked) Let's get out along the coast and enjoy spring... a walk out and back but what a walk!!!! Location: Royal National Park and Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

4 Sep, Fri 8:00AM				Woodford Circuit via Wilsons Glenn Crk and Murpheys Glenn
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	375m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
(Nearly fully booked) From Woodford Station walk down alongside Wilsons Glenn Creek, down Bedford Road Track past Linda Rock and a circuit along Murphys Road track passing through the campsite, large cave and then back to Woodford Station. Slippery and steep sections and creek crossings. Limit: 12. View

5 Sep, Sat 8:00AM				Russells Needle and return
Grade:5/6		Length	18km	700m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Rising steeply from the Nattai River valley, Russells Needle is as its name would imply a precipitous spire-like peak protected by its impressive cliff lines but with superb views once you reach the top! Access is via Slott Way and some offtrack walking along the Nattai with a scramble to the top also offtrack. Rock scrambling and offtrack walking in parts. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N View

6 Sep, Sun 9:45AM				Waratahs and Wildflowers Walk: Patonga to Umina.
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Co-leader: Hugh Hodge. We walk from Patonga and walk part of the Great North Rock through Brisband Waters National Park.  We'll visit the Elephant Rock and Waratah Parch before walking to Umina where we catch a bus to Woy Woy Station.  We'll see many waratahs, as well as native orchids and other wildflowers. Video of Martins Lookout to Lost World. Lost World Video of Tahmoor Gorge Mermaid Pools View Esther's future walks Future walk 2 Steep and slippery sections. Location: patonga Map: Patonga Wharf Limit: 15. View

7 Sep, Mon 9:00AM				Costens Point
Grade:3/6		Length	5km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A morning stroll in Royal down to the Hacking where we will explore along the foreshore. Some off-track walking is in order as we poke our noses around to see what's there. Be ready for some off-track conditions. Location: Royal NP Limit: 10. View

7 Sep, Mon				Two Creeks Track – Lindfield to Roseville
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	246m	Sydney Branch
John H.
A pleasant walk from Lindfield Railway Station to beyond Roseville Bridge, through a range of vegetation communities including Coachwood forests and with increasing water views. Wildflower displays. The track descends 166 metres with an ascent of 80 metres. A distinct track with some steep and rough sections as well as steps. Location: Garigal NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 12. View

7 Sep, Mon 8:37AM				Valley Heights to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	430m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk to Banksia Dr and then down trail into a lovely valley. Follow rough track up to Farm Rd. Follow Farm Rd out to Martins Lookout. Take the short cut track to Perch Ponds and then up to Springwood via Magdala Creek. Creek crossings. Some steep loose sections. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 12. View

8 Sep, Tue				Ahearn’s Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
2038
(Fully Booked) Ahearn's Lookout is found by following the beginning of Starlight's Track.  Take a left fork leading to Rocky Waterholes Lookout and just past this junction look for a right turn which meanders along the ridge to Ahearn's Lookout.  This gives views over the Nattai with Mt Jellore easily identified.  Return by the same route. Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 14