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11 Feb, Thu 10:00AM				La Perouse – Henry Head – Conwong Beach – La Perouse
		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Leaders on the day in Kamay Botany Bay National Park, near Maroubra, are Charles and Flavia Abela. Easy paced bush walk with sea views, some sand walking. Lunch can be purchased or carried. Possibility to visit “La Perouse museum” after lunch. Hazards tree roots, uneven surfaces, poles recommended; may include viruses. Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP Limit: 10. View

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

12 Feb, Fri 10:02AM				Neighbourhood walk No 5: Wyrrabalong NP and Norah Head
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Neighbourhood walk: walk 1) Wyrrabalong National Park. A beaut summer walk through the majestic Red gum forest, rain forest and the wetland trail. Fantastic water views. Shady tracks. Walk 2) Norah Head: cafe, walk and swim   Leader is Elena Mazur. Slippery and steep sections Location: Central Coast Map: Wyrrabalong National Park Limit: 20. View

12 Feb, Fri				Wollangambe 5
Grade:6/6		Length	6km	350m	Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Co-leader: Damon de Costa. Park one car at the Mount Irvine Cemetery, GR 630 919 and drive another one to Boronia Point Trail, GR 588 908. Descend to the Wollangambe at GR 598 925, and walk/swim/float/scramble down the river to around GR 629 924. Climb out to the first car. Participants must be competent swimmers and be able to handle scrambling and exposure. Helmets and wet suits are essential. Lilo is recommended. About 6 km. Partly exploratory. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S View

13 Feb, Sat				Circular Quay – Dawes Point – Barangaroo – Pyrmont
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Flat walk around the southern foreshore, bays, points and parks to Pirrama Park Pyrmont. Drop out points and water available. Numbers limited COVID-19 safe. This is a joint NPA and WEA Ramblers walk. View

13 Feb, Sat 8:30AM				Hat Hill Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	230m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Hat Hill canyon is a shortish but spectacular canyon with some beautiful sections and its not too hard either,with only 3 short swims and no long scrambling bits. Some rock scrambling involved on the climb out.Wetsuit is needed and helmet is advised(bike helmet will do fine) Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 15. View

13 Feb, Sat 9:30AM				Trestles Track
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Trestles Track - Shoalhaven River - return. Pleasant river walking with possibilities for swimming and exploring an old mine site. Steep descent (approx. 400 m. in 1 km.) to Shoalhaven River followed by flat river walking. Steep climb back to cars. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 15. View

14 Feb, Sun 8:46AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 12
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(Nearly fully booked) 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 letterboxes are seen on the way. Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Please consider Installing Covifsafe app.   Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

14 Feb, Sun 8:00AM				Pisgah Rock Track – Lincoln Creek lilo and return
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This summer jaunt is part walk, lilo and swim! Basically we walk down to the delightful Lincoln Creek via Pisgah Rock Track and then walk up Lincoln Creek as far as we dare before using our trusty lilos to float down the creek and shoot the rapids where possible. Guaranteed lots of swimming, refreshing watery times and general good fun. Steep track down Pisgah Rock and rapids on the lilo. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Penrith 90303N View

15 Feb, Mon 8:21PM				Devils Hole
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Note early starting time for summer. Walk from the station to the Devils Hole. Descend to the Six Foot Track. Return to Katoomba via Nellies Glen. Steep descent. Some rock scrambling. Some sections will be damp and maybe slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

15 Feb, Mon 9:20AM				Frenchs Forest to Balgowlah
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Follow the water! The creeks and cascades are impressive after the recent rain. Starting at Frenchs Forest this walk takes bush tracks to follow Manly Creek as it cascades steeply down to Manly Dam. From the shores of the dam it climbs up to Balgowlah North. A few suburban streets lead to the headwaters of Burnt Bridge Creek where it picks up the shared bicycle paths along this hidden gem. Finish at Balgowlah. Steps, creek crossings, slippery when wet. Map: manly dam Limit: 14. View

16 Feb, Tue 7:00PM				Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meeting
					Branch
Bushwalking NSW
All affiliated club members are welcome to attend Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meetings at Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt Street, Redfern, Sydney – just 7 minutes from the station, and/or online, to learn about bushwalking, share their ideas, and represent the interests of their club. During Covid-19, meetings are held online. Contact us to register for online meetings and receive the video link. View

16 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Drawing Room Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast.  The track is steep but is well worth the effort. Return via Mt Camberwarra Tea Rooms Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15. View

16 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Old Bullock Track
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Cancelled) From the bottom of Macquarie Pass follow an old bullock track up to Clover Hill Rd.  Turn down a Canyoners Track to Macquarie Rivulet and follow back to car park. Slippery, steep, off track, scrambling on narrow rough track. Can be quite muddy in places. Location: Macquarie Pass National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 15. View

16 Feb, Tue				Wolli Creek to Birkenhead Point Outlet
Grade:4/6		Length	45km		Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Cycle Wolli Creek to Birkenhead Point then Cabarita return. A casual, scenic ride around bays, rivers and canals. Cycle from Wolli Creek Railway Station to Stanmore, Whites Creek Canal, Rozelle, Birkenhead Point, The Bay Run, Canada Bay, then Cabarita for picnic lunch (BYO). Coffee stops along the way. Many cycle paths and cycle lanes along quiet roads with some undulations. Return to Wolli Creek Rail about 4pm, via Canals and a Greenway. No helmet, no go! View

17 Feb, Wed 8:30AM				Bargo River Gorge to Nepean River
Grade:5/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk into Bargo Gorge via Rosies Pass then follow the gorge downstream to the Nepean River. Swim, lunch and return via same or exploratory ridge walk. Off-track walking, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions. Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 10. View

17 Feb, Wed 10:20AM				Redhands Cave Circuit
		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Redhands Cave Circuit at Glenbrook. Delightful bushwalk alongside Glenbrook Creek to Redhands Cave with Aboriginal drawings. Return via circuit walk. Creek crossing at shallow ford. Bush paths with short steepish sections, rock steps. Dangers: Slips, trips and falls. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

18 Feb, Thu				Cabarita – Breakfast Point – Mortlake Point return
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Explore Cabarita historic park, est 1818, with the 1901 Federation Pavilion and the 2012 Observatory sculptures. View  1890s stately homes. Follow Parramatta River foreshore path to Mortlake Point. Return via the former AGL gas site now residential Breakfast Point. Flat walk, numbers COVID safe. View

19 Feb, Fri 6:00AM				Bicentennial Park Wetlands
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	10m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
There's lots of wildlife for the keen photographer around Bicentennial Park. Come along and enjoy, record and share. Early starts are always best for wildlife and to avoid heavy traffic. Limit: 12. View

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

19 Feb, Fri 9:26AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads. Section 16
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads, we walk from Cape Solander to Greenhills. Beautiful landscapes and fantastic view Steep and slippery sections Limit: 13. View

19 Feb, Fri				Thirroul to Bellambi
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Moderate pace. Reserves and ocean views. Ups and downs. Formed paths. Option for swim and/or coffee at Bellambi. Break off point. Limit: 10. View

20-22 Feb, Sat (09:00AM)-Mon (15:00PM)				Colo Meroo
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	80m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
A 2 or 3-day short full pack walk (you choose subject to transport) from Upper Colo to camp at Colo Meroo on the Colo River. Lovely scenery and a great campsite in the valley near the river. We spend a full day and two nights at the campsite to enjoy the area. Location: Colo River Limit: 15. View

20 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Mt Robertson Summit Bushwalk
Grade:2/6					Illawarra Branch
Jenae J.
This is a beautiful walk taking in gorgeous bush around the Mt Keira area. The walk can be steep in sections so ideally some average fitness will assist - however we are going to be taking it very slow! This walk will be ideal for people a bit worried to take on a steep or group walk because of their fitness. We are going to take it very slow, stopping often and taking it very easy so we all enjoy the walk without fear of being too slow or too unfit. There is some minor rock hopping and stairs so you will need some basic mobility and flexibility. Mud, snakes, ladders, cliffs. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 14. View

20 Feb, Sat 8:30AM				Rocky Creek Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Undeniably Rocky Creek Canyon is one of the Blue Mountains most spectacular canyons with its superbly sculptured walls, spectacular views along the way and a walk out to remember! Anyone coming on this trip must be able to swim as there is 3 short swims, the longest of which is about 50 metres. Also a wetsuit is mandatory as the water temperature is brisk to say the least. Some walkers may also prefer to bring a flotation device for the last and longest swim. Slippery rocks and cold water. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N View

21 Feb, Sun 8:42AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 13
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	280m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(Nearly fully booked) Today 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 hand sanitizer. Install Covidsafe app. Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

21 Feb, Sun 8:30AM				Provide First Aid – One Day
					Branch
General Community Event
Phone 9745 8888 to find out if the proposed course date is running or to register for a course. Course runs 8:30am - 4:30pm at Barra Brui Scout Hall. More information at https://www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

21 Feb, Sun 8:30AM				Provide first aid in remote situation day 1
					Branch
General Community Event
Phone 9745 8888 to find out if the proposed course date is running or to register for a course. Course runs 8:30am - 4:30pm at Barra Brui Scout Hall. More information at https://www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

22 Feb, Mon 9:00AM				Killara to Roseville
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	70m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk starts in Killara East and follows steep bush tracks down to the upper reaches of Middle Harbour and then across Gordon Creek to Lindfield East. A few suburban streets lead to the beautiful Little Diggers track along Moores Creek. Several surprising laneways past the Roseville Golf Course take us to Babbage Rd where there's the option to walk to Roseville Station or to catch a bus to Chatswood. Steps, creek crossings, slippery if wet. Short downhill rock scrambles. Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 14. View

22 Feb, Mon 9:12AM				Wentworth Falls to Leura via Sublime Point
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	490m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Wentworth Falls Station, Edinburgh Rock, Fairmont Golf Course, Sublime, Pool of Siloam ending at Leura Station. Maintain Covid social distancing, use hand sanitizer etc. Rough muddy tracks. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

23 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Drawing Room Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast.  The track is steep but is well worth the effort. Return via Mt Camberwarra Tea Rooms Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15. View

23 Feb, Tue 8:24AM				Kangaroo Creek Track
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Meet at Waterfall Station. Follow Kangaroo Creek Track to the second waterfall. Possibility of a swim. Then continue on an indistinct track to Karloo Pool and on to Heathcote Station. Limit: 15. View

23 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Old Bullock Track
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From the bottom of Macquarie Pass follow an old bullock track up to Clover Hill Rd.  Turn down a Canyoners Track to Macquarie Rivulet and follow back to car park. Slippery, steep, off track, scrambling on narrow rough track. Can be quite muddy in places. Location: Macquarie Pass National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 15. View

23 Feb, Tue				Thirroul Railway to Unanderra Railway
Grade:3/6		Length	45km	80m	Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Cycle Thirroul Railway to Unanderra Railway. Approximately 45 kms one way. Mainly flat riding, some hills. Morning tea at North Wollongong cafe; picnic lunch or possibility to purchase lunch from 'take away shop' along the way. We plan to finish at approx 2pm - 3pm. No helmet, no go! Combination of cycle paths, cycle lanes and some light traffic on roads. Must be confident riding on roads. View

24 Feb, Wed 1:00AM				Blackheath Circuit via Porters Pass and Colliers Causeway
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	600m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Blackheath Station to Colliers Lookout, Porters Pass, Centennial Glen, Colliers Causeway, Lamberts Lookout, Fort Rock and loop back to station. Maybe cancelled if very hot weather is forecast. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings and fallen trees. Limit: 15. View

24 Feb, Wed 10:05AM				Taronga Zoo to The Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
(Nearly fully booked) Walk from Taronga Zoo to Spit Bridge via Bradley’s Head, Chowder Bay and Balmoral. Beautiful harbour views. Some street walking and steps. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

25 Feb, Thu				Whites Creek
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
The leader on the day is Judith Hill. * We will encounter a failed shopping centre and a pig sty as we follow the course of the creek to Rozelle Bay. * Meeting place is on the eastern corner of the Norton Street and Parramatta Road intersection and it is all downhill from there. Possible extension of walk. * It is mandatory to book. * Hazards include viruses. Location: Leichhardt Limit: 10. View

26 Feb, Fri				Dalpura Canyon
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
This canyon will be done without abseiling. There are a couple of short deep pools, so bring your dry bags and also, if you wish, some change. Park at GR 511 862 on Bells Line of Road and make our way down into Dalpura Creek. Follow it through the canyon section. Climb out to the north-west and visit the Jinki Ridge, then descend back and climb out to the south-east and walk to Dalpura Head. Make our way back to the cars. Some exposure and scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

26 Feb, Fri 10:10AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 17
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Nearly fully booked) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads, we walk from Greenhills Field to Cronulla, along the scenic foreshore. We follow  the coastline south from Greenhills beach, Wanda Surf Lifesaving Club to Bass and Flinders Point, where the Hacking River meets the Tasman Sea. The pathway passes stunning beaches, rock pools, parks, playgrounds, cafes and period houses interspersed with lavish new homes and apartments overlooking the water. watch nippers and lifesavers train and enjoy a dip at one of the many beaches along the walk. Optional lunch at the RSL. The footsteps on this walk have echoed since the early 1900s when Cronulla Beach was the place for Sydneysiders to holiday, and it remains a popular and social walk. Swimming opportunity. Map: Cronulla Limit: 15. View

27 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Martins Lookout – Lost World – Bullants Track – Pippas Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A wonderful collection of tracks, visiting various spectacular lookouts and crossing Glenbrook Creek along the way where a swim is always possible especially on a hot day. All on tracks and no scrub bashing! Steep track in parts. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Springwood 90304S View

27 Feb, Sat				Provide first aid in remote situation days 2-3
					Branch
General Community Event
Phone 9745 8888 to find out if the proposed course dates are running or to register for a course. Courses run 8:30am - 4:30pm at Barra Brui Scout Hall. More information at https://www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

27 Feb, Sat 9:30AM				Wollangambe Crater
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	250m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk on tracks from Bell to Wollangambe River plus short side trip to Wollangambe Crater. Return by same route. Beautiful country, interesting walking, possible swimming. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 15. View

28 Feb, Sun 8:30AM				Circular Quay to Cremorne Point
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Stuart S.
Today we walk a section of the Sydney Harbour. An urban area walk. Crossing the Harbour Bridge, into Kirribilli, passing Admiralty House. Milson Park and Anderson Park, Neutral Bay. Kurraba Point, Robertsons Point Lighthouse. Finish at Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf. Ferry back to Circular Quay. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 15. View

28 Feb - 5 Mar, Sun-Fri				Hobart Beach Campsite
Grade:3/6					Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
(Fully Booked) This will be a Covid safe FULLY SELF-CATERED camp. Good company, 4 days of great walks!  Limited participants. Accommodation – BYO tents, caravans, etc NO Powered sites No Mobile phone reception We are camping at Hobart Beach Campsite Mostly on track walks Location: Bournada Nation Park Limit: 20. View

1 Mar, Mon				Bundeena to Marley Headland
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	274m	Sydney Branch
John H.
A wonderful walk through bush, heath and rocky platforms above cliffs with spell-binding views. Beginning at Bundeena, we will walk along the costal track past the Balconies and Wedding Cake Rock to Marley Headland for a spectacular view down the coast, before returning to Bundeena via the inland route. Stairs and uneven, rocky track surfaces in places. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15. View

1 Mar, Mon 8:50AM				Down and Up Magdala
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	480m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Down Magdala Creek then climb up to Yondell Trail. Down Wiggins Track and back up Magdala Creek. Mostly on tracks. Some off-track though. Some scrambling over, under and through fallen trees. Creek crossings. Wet rocks could be slippery. Location: Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 16. View

2 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Faulks & Blakemans Lookouts – Fitzroy Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	100m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Good views over Kangaroo Valley. Indistinct track in places. Location: Morton NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 15. View

2 Mar, Tue				Otford to Bundeena
Grade:4/6		Length	32km	1,244m	Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Medium pace. Bushwalking experience required. Walking from Otford to Bundeena via Burning Palms Beach, Garie Beach, Eagle Rock, Curracurrang, Wattamolla. Some exposed sections, the track is fairly tough, following the coast up and over many headlands, some of which are a steep climb. Carry plenty of water, snacks, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Walk is planned to finish at Bundeena at approx. 4:30pm, in time for the 5pm ferry from Bundeena to Cronulla. Please bring some small change and Senior’s Card, where applicable, for the 'private' ferry (they don't accept Opal Card). Map: Otford 91294S and Port Hacking 91294N View

3 Mar, Wed 10:00AM				Ikara Head
Grade:3/6		Length	5km	180m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk along Ikara Head Track. Somehow rugged tracks. Map: Blackheath Limit: 5. View

3 Mar, Wed 9:30AM				Manly to North Head
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	120m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk from Manly to North Head via Shelley Beach and return via Little Collins Beach. Streets, paths and tracks.Bring lots of water, the day may be hot. Social distancing mandatory. Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

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