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9 Sep, Wed 7:00AM				Stanwell Park to Austinmer
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Nearly fully booked) Starting from Stanwell Park Station walk along the Wodi Wodi Track, Forest Path along the escarpment with beautiful ocean views on the left to Sublime Point Lookout (and coffee if you wish) and down the ladders to Austinmer Station. Steep and slippery sections, eroded and possibly muddy track and creek crossings. Location: Royal NP Limit: 10. View

9 Sep, Wed 9:30AM				Umina Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Beach and bush tracks, fire trails. Walk along the shoreline then through beautiful bushland in Brisbane Water National Park. Spring wild fFlower walk. Slow pace. Booking contact by email or text. Location: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 10. View

9 Sep, 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

10 Sep, Thu				Bicentennial and Sydney Olympic Parks
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Mainly flat walk. We will stroll the 1988 park and visit Cathy Freeman Park and the Olympic Cauldron in Sydney Olympic Park. Be ready to share your 2000 Olympic memories. Circular walk and return to Concord West Station. Social distancing. Limit: 10. View

10 Sep, Thu 10:00AM				Curra Moors Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	320m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Join us for a trip to wildflower wonderland. A walk through heath and waterfalls, the Curra Moors loop track offers scenic sandstone cliff and coastal views, waterfalls and great birdwatching. Many wildflowers at this time of the year including waratahs and native orchids. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Royal National Park Sketch Map Limit: 10. View

11 Sep, Fri 8:00AM				Lindeman Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	700m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Fairy Bower down to Lindeman Pass. Follow cliffline around Sublime Point and exit up Roberts Pass. Over Lillians Bridge and up many stairs to the Conservation Hut. For experienced walkers. Poor track impacted by landslides and fallen trees. Rock scrambling, creek crossings, ladders and a short section of exposed narrow track are to be negotiated. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 8. View

11 Sep, Fri 9:30AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 2 Meadowbank to Cabarita
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	100m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
(Nearly fully booked) 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 video of the GWW walks:GWW 2020. We will walk from Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads in sections. This week we walk from Meadowbank to Cabarita along Parramatta River, Homebush Bay, Brays Bay, Yarralla Bay, Majors Bay and Kendll Bay. Attractions: Memorial Park, Mill Park, Thomas Walker Hospital, Cabarita Park, View Marilyn's future walks Social distancing will be observed. Bring sanitizer Location: Parramatta River Map: meadowbank Limit: 13. View

12 Sep, Sat				Mt Airly tramway trail and the Towers
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) This walk includes something for everyone such as loads of history from an old settlement,plenty of rock scrambling around the beautiful pagodas plus an old tramway and superlative views over this rugged and interesting region west of lithgow. Rock scrambling and some off track walking Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 15. View

12 Sep, Sat 8:30AM				Mystery Mountain~Zobels Point~Zobels Gully
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	650m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Rising majestically above the Wolgan Valley,Mystery Mountain overlooks the Newnes area and is one of the most spectacular walks you can do in the Gardens of Stone national park. This walk will take us along a series of spectacular ledges from the top of Mystery mountain and then via an interesting slot, up onto Zobels Point before descending via the rainforested Zobels Gully back down to the Wolgan River. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and mt morgan Limit: 15. View

12 Sep, Sat 9:00AM				Waterfall to Heathcote via Lake Eckersley
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	470m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Fully Booked) It's time to walk the Bullawarring Track once more, with the obligatory trip to Lake Eckersley. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Campbelltown 90291N Limit: 10. View

12-14 Sep, Sat-Mon				Widden Brook and Hool ‘Em Boy Point
Grade:6/6		Length	30km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
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. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Pomany 89321S, Coricudgy 89322N, Growee 89324S, and Olinda 89323N View

13 Sep, Sun 10:00AM				Mt Banks one trail loop
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Co-Leader : Ewan Cain. The track leads off to the south from the Bell's Line of Road between Mount Tomah and the Mount Wilson turn-off, and there is a sign indicating Mount Banks. You can park at the end of the road. Walk out to the lookout and return over the top. This is a lovely walk and not too difficult. There are superb views of the Grose Valley at the lookout and wonderful northern views as you come down off Mount Banks. There are many wildflowers at this time of the year. Last year, I saw many wildflowers including Waratahs, Sun orchids, Pea flowers, Bororia, Flannel flowers, native iris, white grevilleas and otheres.  If time allows, we'll visit Mount Tomah to see the beautiful waratahs and proteas on the way back. Video of Martins Lookout to Lost World. Lost World Video of Tahmoor Gorge Mermaid Pools  View Esther's future walks Future walk 2 Slippery sections. Location: mount Banks Limit: 14. View

14 Sep, Mon				Carlingford to Lake Parramatta via Hunts Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
John H.
We are following Hunts Creek down to where it is dammed to form Lake Parramatta. Along the caves in this valley bushrangers including Jack Donohue, the "Wild Colonial Boy" and his gang sheltered. We will have time for a bit of an exploration of Lake Parramatta. Some street walking and roads to cross. Trip hazards on tracks and some creek crossings but geneally pretty easy walking. Location: North West Sydney Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 12. View

14 Sep, Mon 9:22AM				Nellies Glen and Devils Hole Katoomba
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk from Katoomba Station to Explorers Tree (your option of bus to save 2.4 km, ask for details), then down Nellies Glen. Return up Devils Hole and return walk to station. Steps, steep, slippery Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 10. View

15 Sep, Tue				Ahearn’s Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(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. View

15 Sep, Tue				Brown Mountain
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	420m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked) Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve is on the top of Mt Cambewarra.  A rough fire trail leads out to a trig point overlooking Kangaroo Valley.  On the return, a side track leads out to Brown Mountain Lookout over the coast.  Aboriginal rubbings are seen on both tracks. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, slippery after rain Location: Cambewarra Range NR Map: Berry 90283N Limit: 14. View

15 Sep, Tue				Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) 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. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Map: Picton 90294S and Bargo 90293 Limit: 14. View

15 Sep, Tue 8:00AM				Robertsons Knoll and Wattle Forest Loop
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A morning walk with cameras from Audley via Robertsons Knoll and back via the Wattle Forest. Wildflowers in abundance and potential nice birds to view. An early start and finish. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

16 Sep, Wed				Pennant Hills Park
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Cheltenham Station start and finish. A few creek crossings, lovely bush through Pennant Hills Park. Contact leader Syl Caspaney for details sylcas@tpg.com.au Limit: 10. View

16 Sep, Wed 6:00AM				Stanwell Park to Austinmer
Grade:4/6		Length	18km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Nearly fully booked) Starting from Stanwell Park Station walk along the Wodi Wodi Track, Forest Path along the escarpment with beautiful ocean views on the left to Sublime Point Lookout (and coffee if you wish) and down the ladders to Austinmer Station. Steep and slippery sections, eroded and possibly muddy track and creek crossings. Limit: 12. View

17 Sep, Thu				Narrabeen Lagoon
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Around the lagoon, a large estuary system and wildlife haven. Our journey around Narrabeen Lagoon goes through beautiful ecosystems, abundant of flora and fauna, cultural heritage and historical icons. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to demonstrate knowledge of 1.50 m distance. Hazards include viruses. Location: Narrabeen Lagoon State Park Limit: 10. View

18-20 Sep, Fri-Sun				Car Camping Trip Mt Wilson
					Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Fully Booked) Camping at Cathedral Reserve Campground or staying in cottages at Mt Wilson in the Blue Mountains. Three days of walking nearby. Boronia Point walk 4.6km – grade 2; Zircon Creek Walk and Happy Valley Walk – grade 3; Sunday Spur and Bogey Holes Walk 13km – 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: 20. View

18 Sep, Fri				Green Gully Cliff Walk
Grade:5/6		Length	14km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
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 2.5 km to GR 437 295 and then attempt to walk out to the end of the spur at GR 435 300. Exposure, pagodas, rugged terrain. Possible return via Petries Gully. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S View

18 Sep, Fri 6:00AM				Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra via Apple Tree Bay
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Mount Kuring-gai to Berowra via Apple Tree Bay, Bobbin Head and along the Berowra Track to Berowra Station. Steep and slippery sections. Limit: 12. View

18 Sep, Fri 8:00AM				Mulgoa NR
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This is a field inspection of one of our smaller nature reserves in western Sydney. We will explore what it has to offer, poke around regarding how it is currently being used and consider its management challenges. Location: Mulgoa NR Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 10. View

18 Sep, Fri 11:00AM				Northern Rivers Koala Habitat Restoration
					Branch
General Community Event
Bringing the Northern NSW Koala Sector together to consider better ways to coordinate investment and effort for koala habitat restoration. View

18 Sep, Fri 9:24AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 3 Cabarita to Chiswick
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	100m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
(Fully Booked) 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 video of the GWW walks:GWW 2020. We will walk from Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads in sections. This week we walk from Cabarita to Chiswick along the Parramatta River. Attractions: Cabarita Park, Canada Bay, Hen and Chicken Bay, Henry Lawson Park, Quarantine Reserve, Battersea Park, Werrell Reserve. View Marilyn's future walks Observe social distancing. Bring hand sanitizer. Location: Cabarita Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 14. View

19 Sep, Sat 9:00AM				Barren Grounds
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Postponed) The upland swamps are always worth an exploration and if the body is kind to me we can spend the entire day walking this beautiful area. There is a 10 km or a 20 km version, depending on your own interests ... Location: Barren Grounds NR Limit: 12. View

19-20 Sep, Sat (08:15AM)-Sun (17:00PM)				Cycle Chipping Norton to Windsor and return
		Length	130km	200m	Sydney Branch
Rob G.
On Saturday 19 September we will be meeting at Ascot Drive, Chippington Norton, 8:15am for an 8:30 start. Cycling mostly on quiet roads and bike paths to Canley Vale for coffee, then on bike paths to the M7 cycle way, then to Rooty Hill Pub for lunch (or BYO). Continue to Richmond Road cycle path, then onto Windsor. I have booked a room at the Windsor Hotel, 54 George Street, Windsor. Best to book your accommodation early, after contacting leader. Local Pub for dinner (possibility of a band Saturday night). Sunday 20 September, Windsor Mall Markets from 9am, departing Windsor approx. 10am. ""Picnic lunch"" on the way back. Returning to Chipping Norton between 4 - 5pm. Limited numbers. Approx. 65 kms each way. A social weekend away. View

19 Sep, Sat 8:30AM				Girrakool – Staples Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	650m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Girrakool - Piles Creek - Scopas Peak - Kariong Brook - Staples Lookout. At this time of the year, Brisbane Waters National Park is full of wildflowers and is a joy to walk in! On this trip we will travel along various scenic trails visiting peaks and waterfalls along the way, enjoying the spring blossoms and good views. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Gosford 91312S View

19-20 Sep, 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

19 Sep, Sat				The Airly Frustum and Airly Turret Slot
Grade:5/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be protected for future generations. Park cars at Airly Gap, then climb south east, inspecting historic graffiti and Aboriginal art sites along the way. Negotiate a series of pagodas and slots, including Genowlan Pinch, to arrive at the spectacular Airly Frustum. Continue climbing to the point above Airly Turret Slot and the stunning view. Next, visit Mine in the Sky with its historic infrastructure. From here, proceed to explore the bottom of Airly Turret Slot. Reconnect with the vehicles. crambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

20 Sep, Sun 10:30AM				Bournda Island
Grade:3/6		Length	7km		Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
2 km beach walking, creek crossing. Location: Bournda National Park Limit: 20. View

20 Sep, Sun 10:15AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 6
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	550m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Leader: Allan Porter. Co-Leader: Kevin Cliffe. This is the last episode of "Crossing The Blue Mountains"-a series of 17 walks. Today, We walk from Wentworth Falls to Lawson via Bruces Walk. Begin with the Maple trees lined streets of beautiful Wentworth Falls. It’s a magical walk with waterfalls, caves, gum forests, sassafras’s forests, bird life and magestic views. This walk is not for you if you don’t like creek crossings (5), steep climbs and vertical ladders (4).Video of Martins Lookout to Lost World. Lost World Video of Tahmoor Gorge Mermaid Pools   View Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections, slides and rock scrambling. Please bring hand sanitizer. Limit: 15. View

20 Sep, Sun 8:30AM				Mount Kembla Tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(Fully Booked) From Mount Kembla Lookout, walk to 3 locations - Mt Kembla Summit, Ring Track and Bridle Track. Mostly on tracks (a short section of quiet road), through a variety of forest. Coastal and escarpment views. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

20 Sep, Sun 6:00PM				Saving our Rainforests from Fire
					Branch
General Community Event
This year the Big Scrub Rainforest Day is going online, providing an even greater opportunity to get involved. Join in for two-panel discussions facilitated by well-known ABC journalists Kerry O’Brien and Mick O’Regan focused on the bushfires in and around Nightcap National Park and their impact on Gondwana and lowland subtropical rainforests. Free registration will grant access to the footage release, airing 6 PM Sunday 20th September. Listen to experts who were involved in fighting the bushfires and their assessments of the impacts in Nightcap National Park and nearby rainforest. View

21 Sep, Mon 9:00AM				Gulguer Nature Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Postponed) Another inspection of a little known section of our Sydney park system; the extension off Bents Basin SCA, otherwise known as Gulguer NR. Come and see what's there and how it is managed. Location: Bents Basin SCA Map: Warragamba 90303S Limit: 10. View

21 Sep, Mon 9:22AM				Minnihaha Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	210m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Mostly along roads and footpaths. But just glad these falls have been reopenned. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

21 Sep, Mon				St Ives to Roseville via Middle Harbour Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	290m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Starting at St Ives we are walking through Garigal NP following the Cascades, Stepping Stones and Lyrebird Tracks, along Middle Harbour Creek as it enlarges to become Middle Harbour. Wildflowers, water views and the chance of seeing some Aoriginal art. Creek crossings, fallen trees and uneven surfaces. Muddy after rain. Location: Garigal NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 12. View

22 Sep, Tue				Ahearn’s Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(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. View

22 Sep, Tue				Brown Mountain
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	420m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve is on the top of Mt Cambewarra.  A rough fire trail leads out to a trig point overlooking Kangaroo Valley.  On the return, a side track leads out to Brown Mountain Lookout over the coast.  Aboriginal rubbings are seen on both tracks. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, slippery after rain. Location: Cambewarra Range NR Map: Berry 90283N Limit: 14. View

22 Sep, Tue 10:00AM				Bungleboorie
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	380m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-leader: Kevin Cliffe. In 2015, I saw thousands of waratahs. It's because it was after a bushfire. We had bushfires again this year. So hopefully, we'll see many waratahs. No guarantee though. After the waratahs patches, we'll proceed to a Trig Station and Bungleboorie Lookout. Fantastic view of pagodas.Video of Martins Lookout to Lost World. Lost World Video of Tahmoor Gorge Mermaid Pools  View Esther's future walks Part of track is rather rugged. Location: clarence Map: Clarence Limit: 8. View

22 Sep, Tue				Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked) 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. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings Map: Picton 90294S and Bargo 90293 Limit: 14. View

22 Sep, Tue 9:34AM				Toongabbie to Winston Hills
					Sydney Branch
Theo H.
Start at Toongabbie Station at 10:11am, walk towards Toongabbie Creek on shared bicycle/foothpath, then follow the Settlers Walk to Third Settlement Picnic ground for early lunch and toilet. Along the Third Settlement we continue to Baden Powel place where the bush tracks start. We follow the Pemulwuy Track till the creek and continue on the Moxham Park trail, finishing at Churchil Drive. Then bus 706 or walk to Windsor Rd for bus 600, or 601 to Parramatta. Limit: 8. View

23 Sep, Wed 9:11AM				Belrose to Narrabeen
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
(Cancelled) 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. Leader Mike Pickles 0419 236 939 (day of walk only) 98847428. Eroded bush tracks, fire trails. View

23 Sep, Wed 9:48AM				Duffy’s Forest (Kuringai Chase NP)
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
(Fully Booked) A fairly flat walk on Cowan and Long trails. Lots of flowers incl. Waratahs. Limit: 15. View

23 Sep, Wed				Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Medium / Hard walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and on to See Thru Pool then Mermaids Pool. Then up to Matilda Track to a series of lookouts. We will then drop down Rosies Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge for lunch. From the bottom of the gorge we will head upstream to Jacks Pass. Covid safe distancing & hand sanitizer etc to be observed. Steep uneven track, unfenced cliffs, slippery water crossing. Location: Tahmoor Map: Bargo 90293N and Picton 90294S Limit: 14. View

23 Sep, Wed 8:35AM				Patonga to Woy Woy
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	500m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Start along the shoreline at Patonga and walk in beautiful bushland in Brisbane Water National Park. Enjoy spring flowers including waratahs and native rose. Enjoy water views of the Hawkesbury, Broken Bay and Woy Woy Bay. Comfortable pace. Finish at Woy Woy Station. http://wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/brisbane-water-national- Steep tracks, rocky, slippery creek crossings. Map: Gosford 91312S and Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 10. View

23 Sep, Wed 6:00AM				Submarine Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	380m	Southern Sydney Branch
Sheila W
(Cancelled) Starting from Bell Railway Station, walk along the ridge line extending out the the cliff line overlooking the Wollangambe River to Submarine Rock and back. May see a display of Waratahs along the way. Steep and slippery sections and some rock scrambling. Location: Bell Limit: 10. View

23 Sep, Wed 7:20PM				The Effect of subsidence from long wall coal mining on the ecology and water quality of streams and AGM
					Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
It has been a trying year and we have not been able to hold Branch meetings in person though we have at least been able to get together on bushwalks. I guess I should be pleased for small mercies. We had hoped to hold a Branch meeting in person on September 23rd in our old venue but to maximise numbers we are deciding to attempt a Zoom meeting. Our guest speaker will be Catherine Cunningham. Catherine Cunningham will give a well-illustrated address on The Effect of subsidence from long wall coal mining on the ecology and water quality of streams. Catherine will clearly illustrate how the careful use of scientific methodology can tease out answers to important questions regarding possible risks from this modern form of coal mining that has replaced the former border and pillar style mining which left much coal intact for safety purposes. The research was conducted under the auspices of Sydney Water and University of Canberra. Tune in to Zoom at the following link by 7:20 pm on 23rd September for what should be a fascinating evening. If you have not yet used Zoom we will give you a few pointers to guide you before the presentation begins. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86191730979 Incidentally, this is also our AGM and at this meeting we will be seeking the new office holders. We must select a President, a Treasurer, an Honorary Secretary and four State Councillors. Traditionally we also select a Vice President, a Newsletter editor, an Activities Coordinator and confirm our Executive team. If you have always dreamed of taking on a role please consider and do not be shy. View

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