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6 May, Fri 9:21AM				Bridges Series No 1: Bennelong Bridge
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt We walk from Cabarita to Newington Armoury where we will have lunch and then to Olympic Park Wharf. Attractions: Breakfast Point, Majors Bay, Yaralla Bay, Concord Hospital, Rhodes Foreshore Park, Wentworth Point, Newington Nature Reserve View

6 May, Fri 9:55AM				Lockyers Rd and Coxs Rd
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Lockyers Road to Hartley Vale. Return by Coxs Road. Location: Mt York Map: Hartley Limit: 15. View

7 May, Sat				From Heaven To Hell And Back
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Ben Bullen State Forest, now part of the Gardens of Stone SCA, encapsulates, in a relatively small area, everything that is exciting and interesting about bushwalking – incredible rock sculptures, tall pagodas, narrow slot canyons, magnificent caves, verdant forests and more. Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. This walk includes a visit to the stunning Hall of Elrond. All off track, scrambling and exposure. About 8km. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

8 May, Sun 8:21AM				20km plus walk series No 5 : Spit to Manly via North Head
Grade:4/6		Length	23km	500m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
The  beauty of the surrounds on the Spit Bridge to Manly Coastal Walk is breathtaking: groves of trees with tangled limbs, sculptural rock shelves and dramatic cliffs that change hue at dawn and dusk, reflecting the first and last rays of the sun over the sea. The track unravels through a mix of bushland and harbourside trails and series of short tracks crossing between stunning beaches, bays and inlets in North Sydney. Highlights of this walk the tidal pool in Fairlight, Clontarf Beach, Reef Beach, Crater Cove, whale watching Grotto Point Lighthouse, the Spit Bridge The official Spit to Manly track passes through Dobroyd Head, Shelley Beach Manly Beach North Head Freshwater Beach Reef Beach Arabanoo lookout Enjoy a drink at Manly after the walk Steep and slippery sections Location: Manly Limit: 12. View

9 May, Mon 9:03AM				North Hazelbrook Waterfalls and Beyond
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
(Leader Changed) Waterfalls could be closed. But we can walk some trails that are open. Walk Hall Pde Trail, Fern Ave Trail and Hazelbrook Perimeter Trail. Expect tracks to be still wet and muddy in places. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

9 May, Mon 9:00PM				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 the Brisbane Water National Park. Slow pace. Booking contact by text or email (mobile only on day of walk). Slippery if wet. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 14. View

10 May, Tue 9:30AM				Kiama Coastal Walk #370
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walking from Gerringong to Kiama. Easy walk, undulating terrain, spectacular coastal views. Exposed coastline Location: Kiama Coast Map: Kiama Limit: 20. View

11 May, Wed 10:00AM				Meadowbank to Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk from Meadowbank Wharf to Parramatta. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 15. View

11 May, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

11 May, Wed 9:01AM				Winmalee to Grose Head South return
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Springwood Station to Winmalee by bus. Start at corner of White Cross Road and Sunset Blvd, walk along Shaws Ridge Track, Blue Gum Swamp Track, Bees Nest Hill and Springwood Ridge Trail to Grose Head South Lookout and then to Grose Head South and back. Steep, possibly muddy and slippery sections, creek crossings and some rock scrambling. Limit: 15. View

13 May, Fri 9:02AM				Neighbourhood walk No 36: Pennant Hills to Cheltenham via STEP track and Cow Paw Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
RSVP not accepted until 2 weeks prior.  We start from Pennant Hills Station, walk along Model Aircraft Trail, Pennant Hills Trail, Lane Cove Valley Walk to the Cannon Road Recreation Area, where we will visit the Dog Paw Cave(Rocks). After lunch, we will retrace our steps to do the STEP track. The  STEP Track was established by STEP a community based environmental organisation based in South Turramurra. It is one of the most enjoyable walks in the Lane Cove valley.  We go out to the scenic lookout and spend some time around the waterfall. Then we walk along Devlins Creek to visit the Whale Rock and head to Cheltenham station. Bush-bash, slippery and steep tracks. View

14 May, Sat 8:33AM				Bungonia Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Its hard to beat the Bungonia Gorge red track for sheer exilaration and fun times as we clamber through the spectacular Blockup section,enjoying the sheer walls of the gorge on our journey. Rock scrambling and steep tracks. Location: Morton NP Map: Caoura 8928-3N View

14 May, Sat				Dee Why Lagoon to Narrabeen Lagoon
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Moderate pace. Mostly on well formed paths overlooking Long Reef Aquatic Reserve and Golf Course and Collaroy Basin and Beach. Some ups and downs. Sand walking at low tide, hopefully no wet feet. Rock platform. Commencing the walk from Dee Why Lagoon, there are sandy tracks which could be wet and muddy following rain and detours may be necessary. Some main road walking. Break off point available. One quite steep incline near the start of the walk, which we will take slowly. Limit: 14. View

14 May, Sat 10:10AM				Illawarra Grevillea Park
Grade:2/6					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
The Illawarra Grevillea Park is arguably the best of its kind in Australia. Just walking through the gates invites a feeling of getting back to nature. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Illawarra escarpment, and with views of the ocean, this is a plant lover's paradise. At every turn, there is something unique to see. It has the quality of botanic gardens, displaying the rare and the beautiful. Large colourful display gardens with hundreds of grevilleas and other native species and hybrids, rain forest walk, acres to explore including a bushwalking track, barbecue and picnic facilities, a large range of native plants for sale, extensive range of books for sale, advice on growing native plants and birdwatching. The Illawarra Grevillea Park - Just an hour and a half by car from just about anywhere in Sydney. The park aims to encourage the appreciation and study of native plants. There are barbecue and Picnic areas and dogs on leash are welcome. $7 entry fee View

14-15 May, Sat (09:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Section of Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
An easier pack walk in the Megalong Valley along a section of the Six Foot Track. Lovely scenery and a great campsite next to the Cox River. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 20. View

15 May, Sun 10:30AM				Tathra Forest Wildlife Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
This habitat for the glossy black cockatoo was burnt in bushfires of 2018. Regrowth is occurring and we can see this on the walk. Steep sections. Overgrown track. Slippery in parts. View

16 May, Mon 9:35AM				Birchgrove to Lewisham
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk provides plenty of variety. Enjoy waterviews on the way through Birchgrove, Balmain and part of the Bay Run, then follow the Hawthorn Canal along the Greenway to Lewisham. We pass several Light Rail stations along the canal for a quick exit if the weather turns unpleasant. Hazards: bicycles. Location: Sydney Inner West Map: Sydney Inner West Limit: 14. View

16 May, Mon 9:35AM				Colliers Causeway
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Walls Ledge, Colliers Causeway, Porters Pass. Old tracks, steep sections, creek crossings, scrambling, muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

17 May, Tue 9:30AM				Walls of Camelot & Rocky Waterhole LO #200
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The track branches off the Nattai Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs.  The track then continues on to join the Rocky Waterholes track. Hazards: Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

18 May, Wed 9:00AM				Bell Circuit via Colliery Canyon and Kamarah Gully
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	325m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Bell Station, walk along the track close to the railway line to Canyon Colliery Trail and then to Colliery Canyon and Kamarah Gully and back to the station via Bells Line of Road to Bell Station. Steep and slippery sections, landslide and off-track walking. Limit: 12. View

18 May, Wed 9:30AM				Spit to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	80m	Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk the Manly Scenic Walkway from the Spit Bridge to Manly. Some uneven bush tracks, steps and steep sections. Limit: 15. View

19 May, Thu				Carramar to Bankstown Airport, Milperra
Passes through 2 LGA's. Canterbury-Bankstown Council Fairfield City Council
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Good level paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creek and it’s confluence with the Georges River with greenery all the way. Hazards include current viruses and trips and spills. Limit: 10. View

20 May, Fri 10:00AM				Bridges Series No 6: Haberfield footbridges
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. We start from Haberfield shops, walk to Callan Park and return via the Bay Run and Five Dock.  There are  places to have a coffee before walk.  Attractions : Historic buildings, churches, a canal, a bay, a sunken garden, a community garden, and of course bridges.  After the walk, there are many lunch options...Thai, bakeries, cafes.  Opportunity to do some Italian food shopping too. Limit: 16. View

21 May, Sat 9:01AM				Old Baldy and Skywalker Traverse
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
High above the Newnes Campground is Old Baldy, a massive set of cliffs named by rock climbers and within its rocky face is the Skywalker Traverse, a long a series of ledges and overhangs. This is a great walk and not that difficult, although it does entail some scrambling, mainly off-track walking, but certainly worth it. Intending walkers should be fully vaxxinated. Rock scrambling and off-track. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and mt.morgan View

22 May, Sun 9:00AM				20km plus walk series : Hornsby to Berowra
Grade:4/6		Length	21km	800m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Very pleasant walking track with some challenging hills and climbs. Facilities and drinking water available at the Crosslands picnic area. Steep and slippery sections Map: Berowra Valley Limit: 12. View

23 May, Mon 9:30AM				Central to Wendy Whiteley Secret Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
City walk from Central Station, Belmore Park, Hyde Park, Botanic Gardens, The Rocks, across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Wendy Whiteley Secret Garden. Ferry or train from Milson Point at finish. Lovely city views, some street walking, steps. Meet leader on the Belmore Park side of Eddy Avenue pedestrian crossing at 9:30. Contact by text 0408 204 508 or email one week prior. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 14. View

23 May, Mon 8:25AM				Glenbrook Circuit via Jellybean Pool and Red Hand Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	425m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting at Glenbrook Station, walk down to Jellybean Pool, across the weir along Red Hand Cave Track to Red Hand Cave and back along Oaks Single Track, Ironbark Picnic Area and back across the Weir to Glenbrook Station. Steep and slippery sections. Limit: 20. View

24 May, Tue 9:30AM				Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool #180
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	330m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls.  Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley.  The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points and along a fence line across a couple of small creeks to Crystal Pool.  The water leaves the pool to fall over the escarpment into the valley below.  Return by the same route. Hazards: Indistinct and easily lost track, rough track, fallen trees, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

25 May, Wed 9:45AM				Duffy’s Forest
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	90m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Flower walk with view of Cowan Creek at lunchtime. It is a there and back walk, and flowers should already be quite good, although perhaps too early for Waratahs. Bring your magnifier, camera and Robinson. Limit: 15. View

25 May, Wed 9:15AM				Stanwell Park to Otford Via the Otford Tunnel
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Cancelled) Joint leader, Loan Doan. From Stanwell Park station take the trail up to Stanwell Tops (as the Wodi Wodi Track is closed). Crossing the top of Stanwell Creek Falls, past Coal Cliff Dam and on to Mount Mitchell. Walking north along the length of Stanwell Park Beach to the disused 1.8 Km Otford Tunnel. The walk ends at Otford Station. Please bring a torch for the walk through the tunnel. Steep, slippery and possibly muddy sections. Creek crossings. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 15. View

27 May, Fri 10:18AM				Leura to Katoomba Prince Henry Cliff Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	430m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Scenic walk from Leura to Katoomba.  Many majestic lookouts and falls. Also we finish the walk via a visit to the Best Chocolate Shop.  The trade off is lots of steps. Steep and slippery sections View

28 May, Sat				Bundeena to Maianbar circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Moderate pace. Public transport including ferry from Cronulla (Opal card not accepted). Also car parking available near Bundeena Wharf. Views over Port Hacking. From morning tea near Bundeena ferry wharf, we’ll walk along the shore of Hordern beach, then to Bonnie Vale in Royal National Park, across the footbridge to Maianbar for lunch, then Deeban Split and Fishermans Bay before returning to Bundeena wharf. Mostly flat on well formed tracks. Sand walking, mostly hard sand at low tide. Steps. Ups and downs. Some quiet street walking. Limit: 12. View

28 May, Sat 10:00AM				Hyde Park – Circular Quay Street Art And Memorial
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
(Cancelled) Circle Hyde Park and pause at the 2015 Yininmadyemi – Thou didst let fall. Morning Tea at Sandringham Gardens, gates unlocked by the Queen 1954. Lunch in the Botanic Garden. Along the way view Australia’s first monument - Governor Bourke unveiled 1842 and Arthur Phillip 1897. Water available and dropout points. Flat walk. Coffee/tea options at Circular Quay. View

28 May, Sat 8:30AM				Rigby Hill – Hungerfords Gully – Walls Lookout – Wongarra Gully – Wongarra Hill
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A walk of discovery and mostly off-track, exploring the interesting and dramatic landscape of these cliff lines, small creeks and ravines high above the Grose Valley. The distance isn't very far but this is not an area you can travel in a speedy manner as there's so much to see along the way, including some very impressive pagodas. Intending walkers should be fully vaxxinated. Rock scrambling and mostly off-track walking so expect some bush bashing. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

30 May, Mon 10:00AM				Haslams Creek & Newington Armory
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	90m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk follows tracks and bike paths along the river flats of Haslams Creek at Newington and the Narawang wetlands. It passes through the Newington Armory to Parramatta River then crosses Homebush Bay to Rhodes. Hazards: bicycles, some slippery tracks. Location: Newington NR Map: Newington Limit: 14. View

30 May, Mon 9:02AM				Lawson to Hazelbrook – Southern Route
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	375m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Starting from Lawson Station, walk along Honour Avenue to Adelina Falls, Junction Falls, Federal Falls, Cataract Falls, Victor Falls, Terrace Falls, Pyramid Falls and then on to Hazelbrook Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings and indistinct tracks. Location: South Lawson Limit: 15. View

31 May, Tue 9:30AM				The Joan Lowe Memorial Walk – Mt Gibraltar (xJL010)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) In memory of our Joan Lowe, we will celebrate her birthday by traversing parts of the Gib and taking in some of the special and lesser known lookouts that Joan loved so much. Hazards: Some steep steps and unfenced cliff edges. Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

1 Jun, Wed 10:25AM				Cabarita to Rhodes
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Walk from Cabarita Park to Rhodes via Breakfast Point, historic Yallara Estate and Kokoda Memorial Walkway. Track may be muddy. Limit: 15. View

1 Jun, Wed 8:38AM				Valley Heights to Springwood via Sharks Head Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Updated Details) Valley Heights to Batman Park, Martins Lookout, sidetrack to rock climbing area, cross Glenbrook Creek and climb off track to Sharks Head Cave, climb down, cross Glenbrook Creek again, Perch Ponds and along Magdala Gully Track to Springwood Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

2 Jun, Thu				Narrabeen Lagoon, Narrabeen
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Circuit 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. Hazards include viruses. Limit: 10. View

3 Jun, Fri 10:06AM				Bridges Series No 3: Fig Tree Bridge and Tarbans Creek Bridge
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	350m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Stuart S.
(Fully Booked) We walk from Huntleys Point to Wollstonecraft crossing two bridges.  Points of interest: Bretts Park, Hunters Hill, Linley Point, Saint Ignatius College, Tambourie Bay Reserve, Hodgson Park, Warrarona Reserve, Northwood, Gore Creek Reserve, Greenwich Point Reserve, Gore Cove Reserve, Smoothey Park. Steep and slippery sections Map: parram and Parramatta River Limit: 12. View

4 Jun, Sat 8:02AM				The Ultimate slot – Valley of the Kings – The Sphinx – See Saw Point – Genowlan Trig
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) We will venture deep within the Mugii Murum Ban Conservation area to sample some of its most incredible and attractive features on this circuit walk. Expect to be blown out by the beauty of this region! Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

5 Jun, Sun 9:15AM				20km plus walk series: Palm Beach to Manly
Grade:4/6		Length	35km	600m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
A 35 km challenge from Palm Beach to Manly. A very scenic route. Steep and slippery sections Location: Palm Beach Limit: 12. View

6 Jun, Mon 10:10AM				Bilgola Beach to Palm Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	330m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
This walk follows the coastline north from Bilgola Beach to Palm Beach. From the beach the climb up to Barrenjoey Lighthouse for a spectacular view up and down the coast is well worth it. Hazards: some slippery tracks. Map: Palm Beach Limit: 14. View

6 Jun, Mon 9:00AM				Shaws Ridge and Blue Gum Swamp
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Please write date of walk in email subject line. FAST PACE WALK 12 Km in 3 hours. Walk Shaws Ridge and Blue Gum Swamp and option to Grotto return. One morning tea break. Return to the same bus stop. Bus 692W at 12:31. Springwood main street 12:46. Steep, slippery, muddy. Limit: 15. View

7 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Belangalo Infinity LO Loop #820
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	280m	Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A fairly flat walk that uses combination of fire trail, track and off track to take you through lovely forest and to some spectacular gorge views. Hazards: Off track navigation. Unfenced cliffs.  Location: Belangalo SF Map: Canyon Leigh 89284N and Hanworth 89293S Limit: 20. View

7 Jun, Tue 9:31AM				Neighbourhood walk No 38: Artarmon circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) Leader: Christa Carey.  Walk from Artarmon Station to Northbridge and back to Artarmon Station, walking through Blue Gum Forest, Flat Rock Creek, Flat Rock Bridge, Naremburn Falls and stopping at Henry Lawson Cave. Mainly flat with a few steps. Pub lunch optional. View

7 Jun, Tue 10:01AM				Orchids, fungi and rainforest
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
After a few months out of action, I am emerging like a long lost fossil. Going slowly... but the first return is a photographic nature meander amidst the emerging orchids, the fungi and the rainforest of the southern end of Royal National Park. Potentially mud and leeches so be prepared. Location: Royal National Park Map: Otford and Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

8 Jun, Wed				Helensburgh Double Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	450m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Fully Booked) Two loops within the surrounding area of Helensburgh. Visit iconic areas along the way, Wilson Creek Dam, Historic Crawley Road (no traffic), tunnels waterfalls and more. Great track walking along seldom walked tracks. Lots of Lillies and Angophoras. Wet slippery conditions. Creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

8 Jun, Wed 9:30AM				Killara to Roseville
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk from Killara to Roseville via Swain’s Nature Reserve, Two Creek track following Gordon Creek, Middle Harbour Creek and then Moores Creek and Little Diggers’Track. Bush tracks and some streets. Some tracks are quite degraded and steep at times. Location: Garigal NP Limit: 15. View

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