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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 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 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	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 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					Southern Sydney 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	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 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 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	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

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