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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 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	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	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 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

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