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1 Apr, Thu				Heathcote to Sutherland
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	500m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(NEW!!!) From Heathcote Station follow paths and tracks to the Pipeline Track. Continue along the Pipeline crossing Heathcote Rd to find a steep track descending to the Woronora River. Follow a faint track along the river and ascend to the upper escarpment. Continue along cliff edge with good views of the river. Descend the Pass of Sabugal, cross the river and continue along the Pipeline. Follow various trails and tracks to Sutherland Station. Relaxed pace. Lots of ups and downs. River crossings, cliff edges, slippery, loose rocky sections. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Campbelltown 90291N View

2 Apr, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walk : Meadow Bank to Rhodes
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	60m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we walk from Meadow Bank to Rhodes. Leader will be Kevin Cliffe Limit: 12. View

2-5 Apr, Fri (08:30AM)-Mon (15:00PM)				The Gardens of Stone Traverse
Grade:4/6		Length	24km	1,200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Newnes - Mt Dawson - Collett Gap - Woolpack Rock - Hughes defile - Point Cameron - Cape Horn. This will be a 4 day full pack walk far from the maddening crowds of Easter to an area of wild rugged beauty full of complex ridge systems, a multitude of pagodas, superlative views and comfortable campsites with the odd camp cave thrown in. Gaze at the stars at night and warm yourselves around the campfire and enjoy the splendid isolation of this rarely visited area not all that far from Sydney's doorstep. People interested in this walk should be used to offtrack walking. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Wollemi NP and Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

4 Apr, Sun 8:30AM				Griffins Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	250m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(NEW!!!) Starting at Jacks Corner, follow Griffins Fire Trail, crossing Yarrunga Creek to Crankeys Creek and lunch at Griffins Farm clearing, return by the same route. Location: Kangaroo Valley Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 16. View

5 Apr, Mon 9:06AM				Red Gum Park
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Explore Red Gum Forest, Minnatonka Falls, South Bullaburra. Old track and infrastructure. Metal spikes a trip hazard on old wooden stairs. Creek crossings. Steep loose sections. Some off-track. Location: Bullaburra Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

6 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				4 Views – Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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. Limit 12 for the optional gorge extension. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Steep descent on the optional extension walk. Location: Morton NP Map: Picton 90294S Limit: 15. View

6 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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. Limit 12 for the optional gorge extension. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Location: Tahmoor Map: Picton 90294S Limit: 15. View

9 Apr, Fri 9:27AM				Neighbourhood walk no 5: Bobbin Heads via Warrimoo Track and return via Bobbin Head Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	240m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Leader: Heather Lakiss. Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head Loop Track. The walk leads along Warrimoo Track, which winds through thick mangroves. Keep an eye out for the Aboriginal middens as you walk – these unique heritage sites are testament to the bountiful food supplies enjoyed by the Aboriginal people of this region. Walk to Empire Marina Bobbin Head and historic Halvorsen’s boatshed before arriving at Bobbin Head. Return via Bobbin Head trail past open forests of smooth-barked apple gum and red bloodwoods. Limit: 12. View

10 Apr, Sat 8:57AM				Kiama to Gerringong
Grade:2/6		Length	17km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the classic coastal walks of NSW and a must for summer as along the way I plan to swim at a number of the beaches we pass, which include Kendells, Easts, Loves Bay and finally Werri Beach. So bring the swimmers, blockout, sunhat and towel and enjoy our cruise along the littoral zone. Location: Kiama Coast Map: Kiama 90281S View

11 Apr, Sun 9:29AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 21
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-Leader: Bob Rankin. Part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total.   As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads, we walk from Otford to Stanwell Park via Bald Hill, Stanwell Park Beach, Stanwell Creek, Wodi Wodi Track  and possibly Kelly's Falls. Social distancing, sanitizer, mask. Steep and slippery sections, some rock clambering. Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

12 Apr, Mon 9:10AM				Hassans Walls
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Eskbank Track to Braceys Lookout, Hassans Walls and return to Lithgow. Fire trails and roads shared with cars. Location: Lithgow Map: Lithgow 89313S Limit: 16. View

16 Apr, Fri 10:15AM				Neighbourhood Walk: Cockatoo Island
Grade:2/6		Length	4km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(NEW!!!) Leader: Bob Rankin. Known in the Dharug language as Wareamah, meaning ‘Women’s land’, Cockatoo Island is a former convict penal establishment and naval shipyard, located in the heart of Sydney Harbour... Cockatoo Island is a source of intrigue and inspiration for visitors owing to its heritage buildings, distinctive terrain and panoramic views. Popular attractions include heritage and campground accommodation, waterfront cafés and picnic spots. We meet at Cockatoo Island wharf at 10:15 am. There are some steep stairs. A rough estimate of length is 4km, including a walk to a pub or cafe in Balmain for lunch after catching a ferry from Cockatoo Island to Balmain after touring the island. Location: Cocakatoo Island Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 12. View

17 Apr, Sat				Airly Turret and the Clifftops to the East
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Find out why this area, part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Leave one vehicle at Airly Mountain and drive to Airly Gap. Climb towards Airly Turret, approaching it from the west, then explore the turret and its slots. Continue east through dissected terrain of pagodas and ravines until we join the road which will take us down to the first car. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

17 Apr, Sat 7:30AM				The Mt Solitary traverse
Grade:4/6		Length	22km	1,500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
We start at the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, then walk down the Furber Stairs and along the Federal Pass walking track where we will access Mt Solitary, which has been out of bounds for over a year due to the previous fires of last summer. Then over the top of Mt.Solitary, down the Col and over the Kedumba River before we climb up onto the Kings Tableland where we finish the walk. This is a big walk with 2 decent climbs but all on tracks. Anyone contemplating this walk should be fit as this is definitely not a bludge walk by any means! Rock scrambling up onto Mt Solitary. Location: Blue Mountains National Park and Blue Mountains NP Map: Jamison 89302N and Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

18 Apr, Sun 9:33AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 22
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	600m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
(Nearly fully booked) Co-Leader: Bob Rankin. Part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total.   As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads, we will walk from Coalcliff to Austinmer. Lots of ups and downs on this escarpment traverse. Long day. Steep and slippery tracks. Limit: 12. View

19 Apr, Mon 7:53AM				Linden to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	19km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Linden Station to Linden Ridge. Turn off onto Faulconbridge-Linden Link Trail, cross 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. Creek crossings. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 16. View

23 Apr, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood Walk: Marramarra National Park
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we explore Marramarra National Park. Leader will be Marilyn Cross. Location: Marramarra NP View

24 Apr, Sat 8:30AM				Waterfall to Heathcote
		Length	15km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Waterfall Station - Kangaroo Creek Track - Bottle Forest Track - Engadine Track - Heathcote Station. This is a delightful walk along Kangaroo Creek, all the way down to the junction of Engadine Creek and then back up to Heathcote Station. Along the way I plan to stop for a number of swims depending on the heat of the day so bring your togs with you! Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP View

29 Apr, Thu				Linden to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	790m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(NEW!!!) Lots of steep sections on this route from Linden through Woodford to Hazelbrook. Picturesque waterfalls and pools. Track and fire trail walking. Relaxed pace. Cliff edges, creek crossings, slippery sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

30 Apr, Fri 10:12AM				Neighbourhood Walk: Chittaway Bay – The Entrance
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-leader: Elena Mazur. Walk around Tuggerah Lake to The Entrance via Long Jetty. Waterbirds galore. At finish a bus to Gosford Station. View

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