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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

1 May, Sat 8:31AM				Firefly Point via Galaxies Gully
Grade:5/6		Length	11km	750m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A fascinating walk full of pagodas to climb, overhangs and gullies to investigate and all within a short distance of Newnes. Lots of possibilities for exploring so a sense of adventure is a requisite! I've graded this walk a 5 due to the off-track nature and because of the rock scrambling. Rock scrambling/off-track walking. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S View

2 May, Sun 7:45AM				Great North Walk: Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	420m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Joint leader, Sheila Walker. The Great North Walk is a 250 km walk from Sydney to Newcastle along bush tracks. The Sydney to Wondabyne walks were completed in 2019. This section is from the Wondabyne Station to the Old Moony Mooney Bridge. There will be a car shuttle between Hawkesbury River Station and the Old Mooney Mooney Bridge (45 mins return), and participants must come in a car with no more than the driver and 1 passenger. The walk will start at Wondabyne Station after a train ride from Hawkesbury River Station. Rough track, rocks, steep and slippery sections, creek crossings Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Brisbane Waters National Park Limit: 20. View

2 May, Sun				Lawson to Wentworth Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	620m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(NEW!!!) Lots of steep sections along this route negotiating four valleys. Part of the old Bruce’s walk with creek crossings and eroded tracks in places. Relaxed pace. Loose rocks and gravel, creek crossings, slippery sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

2 May, Sun 9:52AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 23
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	100m	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 will walk from Austinmer to Fairy Meadow, mostly along the coastal cycleway. Limit: 12. View

3 May, Mon 8:50AM				Sassafras Ridge
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Follow trail next to railway line and then walk Sassafras Ridge and Kangaroo Ridge. Exit via Sassafras Gully Rd to Springwood. Some off-track. Some steep loose track. Some rock scrambling. Creek crossings. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 16. View

4 May, Tue				Warrimoo to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	600m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(NEW!!!) From Station follow roads to Florabella Pass. Descend to cross Glenbrook Creek and ascend the Bullant Track. Meet the St Helena Fire Trail and visit the Lost World and Bunyan Lookouts. Descend the Kings Link Track crossing Glenbrook Creek again. Ascend to Springwood visiting Perch Ponds, Martins and Magdala Falls along the way. Relaxed pace. Cliff edges, creek crossings, loose rocks and slippery conditions. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Springwood 90304S View

6 May, Thu				Asgard Swamp and surrounds
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(NEW!!!) A pleasant scenic walk to Asgard Swamp, Thor Head, historic kiln and Asgard Lookout. Spectacular views throughout. Cars required, leader will arrange transport from Blackheath Station. Cliff edges, loose rocks and slippery conditions. Location: Blue Mountains NP View

7-14 May, Fri (18:00PM)-Fri (17:00PM)				Great North Walk: Mooney Mooney to Newcastle
Grade:4/6		Length	150km		Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Joint leader, Sheila Walker (sheila.walker08@gmail.com). The Great North Walk is a 250 km walk from Sydney to Newcastle along bush tracks. The Sydney to Wondabyne walks were completed in 2019. Section 1 from Wondabyne is on 2 May 2021. Sections 2 to 8 will be continuous day walks from Saturday, 08 May to Friday, 14 May 2021 staying overnight en-route; at farm stay for 2 to 4 nights, possibly staying at a cabin site for 2 nights, in a pub/hotel for 2 nights and at a caravan park for 1 night. To start the walk, all walkers will assemble at Misty Mountain Farm Stay site by nightfall on Friday, 07 May for an early start on Saturday, 08 May. Car shuffles will be required for all sections and participants will need to come in a car with no more than 1 other participant. Daily walks range from 11 km to 20 km and the walk rating are 3 and 4. Rough track, steep, rough, rocky and slippery sections, creek crossings, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Location: Brisbane Water NP and Watagans NP Limit: 16. View

7 May, Fri 10:02AM				Neighbourhood walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we explore Castle Crag, starting from Sugarloaf Crescent. Leader will be Jeff Carey. Limit: 12. View

8 May, Sat 8:30AM				Baal Bone Ridge exploration
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Between Ball Bone Point and Baal Bone Gap is a ridge full of fantastic rock formations many of which resemble animals, a boot and well anything your imagination can conjure up! On this walk I intend to photograph and seek out as many of these formations as possible in a leisurely pace. However there might be some tape work involved so be prepared for off-track walking as we explore this marvellous area. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

9 May, Sun 8:30AM				Forest Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(NEW!!!) Starting at Maddens Plains, walk on tracks through a variety of forests to lunch overlooking Stanwell Park and return. Coastal and escarpment views. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

10 May, Mon 9:22AM				Ruined Castle
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Scenic World bus stop to Furber Steps. Walk the Federal Pass to Ruined Castle. Then return same way. Plenty of steps. Steep, rough sections. Some optional rock scrambling. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 16. View

11 May, Tue				Stanwell Park to Waterfall
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	550m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(NEW!!!) Follow a gradual descent from Stanwell Park Station. Ascend a steep track to Bald Hill, Stanwell Tops. Follow Coast Track to Burning Palms then ascend the Burgh Track to meet Bolo Ridge. Follow ridge sometimes on a faint track to meet Lady Carrington Drive. Follow Forest Island, Couranda and Uloola Tracks to Waterfall Station. Creek crossings, slippery with loose rocky sections. Location: Royal NP View

14 May, Fri 9:36AM				Neighbourhood walk
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we explore Birdwood Gully at Springwood. Leader will be Denise Mort. Limit: 12. View

15 May, Sat 8:30AM				Traverse of the Gods
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) Back by popular demand, The traverse of the Gods is a spectacular walk which follows a narrow ledge along Banks Wall, allowing the adventurous participant superb views of the Grose Valley and beyond. Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

16 May, Sun 5:00AM				Great North Walk: Warners Bay to Queens Wharf, Newcastle
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	300m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Joint leader, Sheila Walker. The Great North Walk is a 250 km walk from Sydney to Newcastle along bush tracks. This is the final section of the walk ending at Newcastle and a celebratory beer at the pub. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings Location: Newcastle Map: Newcastle 92322S Limit: 20. View

17 May, Mon 9:22AM				Catalina Raceway
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Walk around the old racing track and the newer Gully Walk. Then follow Kedumba River down through The Gully. Visit Katoomba Cascades, Reids Plateau and Round Walk with a side track to the base of the first drop of Katoomba Falls. Clay surfaces can be slippery if wet. Steep sections. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

18 May, 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

20 May, Thu 9:30AM				Minnamurra to Kiama coastal walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Margaret C.
A coastal walk, including beaches and rock platforms, from Minnamurra to Kiama, via Bombo Headland for some whale watching and then onto Kiama Blowhole. Cliff edges, rock surfaces. Limit: 10. View

21 May, Fri 10:15AM				Neighbourhood walk: Mt Penang Gardens, sculptures and cascading waterways
Grade:1/6		Length	8km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
https://www.mtpenangparklands.nsw.gov.au/Mt-Penang-Gardens Opened in November 2003, Mt Penang Gardens is considered an enduring and radical contribution to public garden design in Australia. Its distinctive design by Anton James sets it apart from the traditional botanical garden. His garden within a garden produces an understated landscape that is less manicured and in a constant state of being. It continues to evolve today. Leader will be Elena Mazur 12 unique garden rooms, sculptures and cascading waterways. Location: Kariong Limit: 12. View

22 May, Sat				Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other attractions. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N View

23 May, Sun 10:14AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 24
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	100m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(Nearly fully booked) Fairy Meadow to Port Kembla North. 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. Limit: 12. View

28 May, Fri 10:02AM				Neighbourhood Walk Darrie Track
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	180m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-leader : Heather Lakiss. The Darri Track winds through picturesque remnants of bush and eventually joins the Warrimoo Track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Along the way you can experience many of the features of classic Sydney sandstone bushland, including the She-oak and the Sydney Red Gum.View Esther's future walks Social distancing, mask, sanitizer. Limit: 12. View

30 May, Sun				Audley Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
A traverse of the Audley precinct of the Royal NP – Loftus, Temptation Ck, Bungoona Lookout, Audley, Head of Navigation then finishing at Engadine. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the ‘Gong – combined limit applies. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 15. View

6 Jun, Sun 10:30AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 25
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	130m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(Nearly fully booked) Port Kembla North to Lake Illawarra. 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. Limit: 12. View

11 Jun, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we explore Chatswood. Leader will be Christa Carey. Limit: 12. View

13 Jun, Sun				Heathcote NP Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Waterfall station to Mooray Pool, Kingfisher Pool, Lake Toolooma, Camp Coutts and back to Waterfall. A pleasant circuit walk taking in some great waterholes and streams. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the ‘Gong – combined limit applies. Location: Heathcote NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 15. View

18 Jun, Fri 10:00AM				Neigbourhood Walks: Malabar Heads
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we explore Malabar Heads. Optional lunch/coffee. Limit: 12. View

20 Jun, Sun 9:27AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains:
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-leader: Stuart Sew Hoy. We walk from Blackheath to Medlow Bath. We follow The Great Blue Mountains Trail and Wonderland Track, to Tuckers Lookout, the Sunbath, waterfalls, and Glen Rosa Track to The Three Brothers. This is a gorgeous walk with never-ending views of the Megalong Valley and the Coliseum. Do it in style.. catch an earlier train. Have a warm muffin and coffee in Victory Cafe, Blackheath. After the walk, have afternoon tea in the Hydro Majestic before heading home. View Esther's future walks Steep and slipppery sections. Steep and slippery sections. 5 creek crossings, narrow, rocky and wet paths. Long sleeve shirts and trousers recommended. Gortex boots an advantage. Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on. 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

26 Jun, Sat 9:00AM				5 Lands Walk
					Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-Leader: Heather Lakiss. The 5 Lands Walk is a physical, spiritual and cultural journey. A gift to you from the communities and sponsors of the Central Coast. A place where no one is excluded. A place where family, friends and the wider community are encouraged to celebrate life, have fun and connect to our deep Aboriginal history, European settlement, and who we are today. In doing so we take a step to create a more harmonious and inclusive society on the Central Coast and beyond. The 5 Lands Walk is a day-long festival held on the Saturday closest to the winter solstice when the whales, a significant totem of the Darkinjung people, are migrating north, along 10 km of spectacular coastline. In 2006 we were inspired by Italy's Cinque Terra, but we created our own uniquely Australian event, a collaboration between the Aboriginal and broader communities, to connect people to people and people to place. We've been improving it every year since. 2021 will see many old favourites plus some new features and events. Roughly 22 000 people are estimated to join us this year, so be prepared to be inspired. Map: Central Coast Limit: 10. View

27 Jun, Sun 10:32AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 3
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-leader: Stuart Sew Hoy. We walk The Great Blue Mountains Trail from Medlow Bath to Katoomba. Highlights: Norths Lookout, Therabulat Lookout, Six Foot Track, Cliff Walk, the Explorers Tree, beautiful forests and views. On the way to Katoomba, we'll also walk the old Catalina Raceway and Walford Lake track. We'll also see the Aboriginal Display Track. If you fancy chocolates, a visit to Blue Mts Chocolate Co, 176 Lurline St is highly recommended. Steep and slipppery sections. View Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections. Goretex boots an advantage.Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on.  Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 17. View

2 Jul, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walk
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we explore Tempe to Brigton le Sands. Leader will be Lawrence. Limit: 12. View

4 Jul, Sun 10:25AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 4
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Co-leader: Stuart Sew Hoy. We walk from Katoomba to Leura via Prince Henry Cliff Walk. Never-ending view of Mount Solitary and The Three sisters. We’ll visit many scenic points including Lady Darley Lookout, Kedumba View, Echo Point, Minnamurra Lookout, Honeymoon Lookout, Bridal Veil View, Leura Cascades, Olympian Rock and Gordon Falls Lookout.View Esther's future walks Steep and slipppery sections. Gortex boots an advantage. Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mailbox the night before to make sure walk is still on.  Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 14. View

9 Jul, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walk: Homebush Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we explore Homebush Bay.  Leader will be Kevin Cliffe.   View neighbourhood walks Social distancing, mask, sanitizer. Limit: 12. View

11 Jul, Sun 10:48AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 26
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	150m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Nearly fully booked) Lake Illawarra entrance to Minnamurra via coastal headlands, beaches and Killalea State Park. Leader will arrange a boat assisted crossing of the Minnamurra River. 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. Limit: 12. View

11-22 Jul, Sun (08:00AM)-Thu (16:00PM)				Thorsbourne Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	32km	400m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Date Changed) A lovely pack walk on the Thorsbourne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island in Queensland. This is one of Queensland’s Great Walks and is a wonderful mixture of rainforest and beaches. Some great campsites; some nice swimming holes; mostly short days; with at least one 2-night stop, all make this a really terrific walk. There is great demand for the limited walk permits at this time of the year so we need to book close to the possible one-year in advance. Seven days (6 nights) of actual walking. A day of snorkeling on the reef prior to the walk is also planned. Location: Hinchinbrook Limit: 8. View

16 Jul, Fri 9:31AM				Bantry Bay Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	250m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-leader: Heather Lakiss. A varied loop, which passes the Bantry Bay Aboriginal engravings next to the Engravings Track, descends to Bantry Bay along the timber Getters Track and returns via the Scenic Bluff Track. There is an enormous Aboriginal engravings site (82 figures). We will visit The Bluff Lookout, a rock outcrop from which there are unobstructed views up Bantry Bay to Middle Harbour. As we ascend the Bluff Track there's constantly changing perspective over the bay and the historic Explosives Magazine buildings.View Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections. Location: Garigal NP Limit: 12. View

25 Jul, Sun 10:44AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 27 Minnamamma to Kiama
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Nearly fully booked) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from  Minnamurra to Kiama on the 'Kiama Coast Walk' - 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. This section takes us via the spectacular Minnamurra river entrance then headlands, beaches and rock platforms to Kiama harbour and Blowhole.   steep and slippery sections Limit: 12. View

1 Aug, Sun 10:42AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 28 Kiama to Gerringong
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	250m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Nearly fully booked) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Kiama to Gerringong on the now most visited section of the Kiama Coast Walk.  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. steep and slippery sections Limit: 12. View

6 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood Walks : Hornsby
					Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we explore Hornsby including Lisgar Gardens. Leader will be Brad Sichter Limit: 12. View

7 Aug, Sat 10:30AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven : Section 29 Gerringong to Seven Mile Beach (Gerroa)
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Gerringong to Shoalhaven Heads in 2 days, staying Saturday night. Today walk via headlands and beaches on 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. Spend the late afternoon exploring Gerroa. Map: Gerringong Limit: 12. View

8 Aug, Sun 9:00AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 30
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	50m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Gerroa to Shoalhaven Heads after staying Saturday night. Today walk via beach and bush on 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. With low tide Seven Mile Beach is a very easy, very nice walk on hard sand. Location: Seven Mile Beach NP Limit: 12. View

9 Aug, Mon 10:00AM				Drawing Room Rocks and Bomaderry Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	250m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Leader: Bob Rankin. This is an extra day walk to follow the last leg of the Parramatta to Shoalhavens series. As we are staying overnight on Saturday 7th Aug to walk the Seven Miles Beach, we will stay another night to do another day of two short walks: The Drawing Room Rocks near Berry and Bomaderry Creek near Nowra. Great views of the NSW south coast. Looking out over Berry, 7 mile beach and Jervis Bay & on a clear day can see pigeon house mountain & the lighthouse at point perpendicular. The climb tothe plateau is challenging. View Esther's walks. Rocky terrain, steep and slippery sections Limit: 10. View

13 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Flat Rock Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
It’s quite a shaded track with some rainforest-like sections. There’s some impressive sandstone cliffs and overhangs, some weathered by thousands of years of wind and water erosion. Clambering to the top of these cliffs provides some great views over Middle Harbour. Involves Steps, clambering and boulders. Social distancing, Hand sanitizer, masks Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 12. View

22 Aug, Sun				Royal NP West to East
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
West to east traverse of the Royal – Loftus, Audley, Winifred Falls, Anice Falls, Maianbar, Cabbage Tree Basin, Bonnie Vale, Bundeena. Return by ferry and train. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers – combined limit applies. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 12. View

27 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walks: Cape Banks/La Perouse
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	120m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we explore La Perouse with a visit to the museum. Optional lunch/coffee. Leader will be Stuart Sew Hoy. Limit: 12. View

29 Aug, Sun 9:30AM				Mermaid Pool and Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Due to popular demand, this popular walk is to be repeated. To be led by Mike McLeod of Southern Highland Branch. A circuit rugged walk (rather rocky) along the Bargo River and Tahmoor Gorge. We will do it slowly to take in and take photos of the beauty of the walk. Highlights: fantastic views, Mermaid Pools. Waterfalls. wallaby, birds, majestic gum trees, wildflowers galore. Some very steep and slippery parts.Video of 2020 Tahmoor Gorge Mermaid Pools Several creek crossings. Limit: 10. View

3 Sep, Fri 10:00AM				Rumbalara Explorer from Gosford Station
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-leader: Elena. Pretty well the grand tour of the Rumbalara Reserve, this walk takes in much of the great scenery the reserve has to offer. The walk covers both the lower and upper sections of the reserve and passes through the great variety of forest on show. The walk also passes three of the four bronze sculptures in the reserve. Yaruga picnic area would be a great spot to stop for lunch with it’s facilities and excellent views. Limit: 10. View

19 Sep, Sun 10:16AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains anniversary walk
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	450m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Leader: Allan Porter. To mark the anniversary of "Crossing the Blue Mountains 2020", we will do the "Magical Wentworth Falls to Lawson via Bruces Walk" again. Begin with the Maple trees lined streets of beautiful Wentworth Falls. It’s a memorable walk with wildflowers galore (Waratahs, Bearded Orchids, Sun orchids, Caladenia, greenhoods) waterfalls, caves, gum forests, sassafras’s forests, birdlife and majestic views. This walk is not for you if you don’t like creek crossings (5), steep climbs and vertical ladders (4). Steep and slippery sections, slides and rock scrambling. Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 15. View

26 Sep, Sun 10:02AM				Submarine Rock…Centre of the Universe
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
An opportunity to be in the middle of wilderness.... Actually the "Centre of Universe" "994" to see the Submarine Rock, the  Wollangambe River and pagodas, without having have to tackle difficult or dangerous tracks. At this time of the year, there will be abundant display of wildflowers, including waratahs, orchids and the not easily found Pterostylis tunstallii. Steep and slippery sections, obstacles. Location: Bell Map: Wollangambe Limit: 10. View

1 Oct, Fri 9:51AM				Cherry Tree Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-leader: Marilyn Cross. Cherry Tree Walk is a beautiful walk in Bowral. It consists of a walking/bike track beside the Mittagong Rivulet and 526 cherry trees that have been planted, dedicated to each and every soldier who died during the Vietnam War. The walk is particularly attractive in spring when the cherry trees are in flower. Incorporated into the design of the War Memorial has been a monument, inscribed with the names of the Australians who gave their lives in the service of their country. Then we continue to the Southern Highlands Botanical Garden. Limit: 12. View

5 Nov, Fri 10:00AM				Jacaranda Walk: Dangar Island
		Length	4km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Never heard of Dangar Island? Join us for a tour to this idyllic island just a hop, skip and a jump from Hawkesbury River Station, Brooklyn. Upon arrival on this car-free oasis of bush, beach and tranquillity, we will be welcomed by tree-lined palms and jacarandas. On the lower grounds we'll walk past the Bowling Club and Bradleys Beach. On the higher grounds we'll get great views of the Hawkesbury River. We'll also walk past a Blackbutt – Rough-barked Apple Forest. Enjoy the scenic train ride across the Hawkesbury River and a joy ferry ride to the island. Enjoy lunch or Devonshire tea at Dangar Island Depot before taking the ferry back home. Bring money for ferry ($8.50 one way adult, $4.30 one way concession (not sure seniors is considered concession)). Limit: 10. View

11 Nov, Thu 7:00AM				Evans Lookout and Govetts Leap
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) From Katoomba Station take bus to Evans Lookout Road, walk to Evans Lookout and Govetts Leap, Horseshoe Falls, Boyds Beach etc and Blackheath Station. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Blackheath Limit: 10. View

19 Nov, Fri 9:45AM				Strickland Tour
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	260m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Very pretty walk. Strickland Falls, Cabbage Tree loop, Arboretum loop, red cedars, tall tallowood, planted from 1877, many orchids: Cryptostylis erecta. Creek crossings, slippery and steep sections. Map: Gosford 91312S Limit: 10. View

26 Nov, Fri 9:30AM				Centennial Park to Bronte Beach
Grade:1/6		Length	8km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
We walk from Centennial Park to Bronte Beach where you can have a swim. Points of interest: Centennial Park, Queens Park, Waverly Park, churches, waterfalls, Bronte Beach. View Esther's future walks Limit: 12. View

7 Dec, Tue 11:00AM				Xmas Picnic and walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. What better way to catch up our new and old NPA friends at the beautiful Lane Cove National Park? Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food for a picnic. After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A guided walk will be on offer at 1pm. It's a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve. View Esther's future walks Social distancing. Hand sanitizer. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 10. View

7 Dec, Tue 11:00AM				Xmas Picnic and walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
Mike P.
It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. What better way to catch up our new and old NPA friends at the beautiful Lane Cove National Park? Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food for a picnic. After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A guided walk will be on offer at 1 pm. It's a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 10. View

7 Dec, Tue 11:00AM				Xmas picnic plus walk, paddle or rest
		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
John H.
It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food for a picnic. After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A guided walk will be on offer at 1 pm. It's a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve. Other walks may be on offer too. Priority will be given to those who have been walking with me recently. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 10. View

21 Jan, Fri 10:00AM				The Colour walk series : 50 shades of Pink
Grade:1/6		Length	8km	120m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(NEW!!!) Not quite the Jacaranda walk, but there are many shades of pink apart from the pink Crepe Myrtle lined streets.  We walk from Canterbury Station to Ashfield, where we will go to to the Leagues Club for Yum Cha. If you prefer, the Club also has a cafe and bistro for western food. If you prefer a picnic lunch, you can go to Allman Park instead. Walk will be cut short if it is a hot day.  Points of interests: Canterbury Park Race Course, Canterbury Park, Gough Reserve, Yeo Park, Trinity Grammar School of which I have an affinity for, Peace Park, Peace Park Viewing Tower, beautiful old houses. There is a coffee shop at the start and for morning tea (V, GF).   Map: Canterbury Limit: 12. View

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