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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
Wendy
Walk east on the track around the headland to the lighthouse and continue along the cliff-top track until we reach the steps down to the rock shelf. Return to car park via the rock shelf and stairs. Wear shoes that you are willing to get wet. Dinner afterwards for those who would like to partake, location to be determined. Limit: 5. View

12 Feb, Wed 11:45AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Get together for Monday walkers who might be out of action, slowing down or just want to sit and chat. Lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, 90 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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