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12 Jul, Sun 10:03AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 8
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	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	Sydney 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 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	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	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 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	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	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
Sue 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

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

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