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1 May, Wed 9:30AM				Fullers Bridge to Fullers Bridge loop
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk from Fullers Bridge along the Lane Cove River to Mowbray Park and then return via Great North Walk and site of historic Fairyland Pleasure Gardens. Opportunity to extend if you wish. Bookings only from one week before the walk please. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

1 May, Wed				Mollywallee Mystery Tour
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Some streets, some paths and reserves, maybe some rain, maybe some sunshine and definitely a beverage at the end. View

1 May, Wed 8:40AM				Winmalee to Grose Head South
Grade:4/6		Length	17km	520m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at the end of White Cross Road, walk along Shaws Ridge Trail, Blue Gum Swamp Track, Bees Nest Hill and Springwood Ridge Trail to Grose Head South Lookout, and then along a steep eroded track to Grose Head South and back. Could visit the Grotto on the way to or back. We will walk through the beautiful Blue Gum Forest and enjoy the great views over the Grose Valley from the lookout. The track is fine up to the lookout, but beyond that, it is eroded and involves a bit of scrambling. Cars required for the car shuttle from Springwood Station to the start of the walk. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossing. Limit: 15. View

3 May, Fri 9:24AM				The Alphabet series: “J”: Jacksons Landing to the harbour.
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. We walk from the waterfront estate of Jacksons Landing to Circular Quay, with optional lunch at Chat Thai.  Points of interest: Johnstons Bay, Pirrama Park, Jones Bay, Pyrmont Bay, Darling Island, Wellcome Wall, Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney Aquarium, Barangaroo, Crown Casino, Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Bridge stairs, Argyle Stairs, Clock tower, Museum of Contemporary Art, Wollemi pine and First fleet park Limit: 15. View

4 May, Sat 8:00AM				East Creek exploration
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Deep inside the Newnes State Forest is an unprotected area worth saving and of course visiting, East Creek. Within its deep sculptured walls, there are wonderful overhangs and sections of towering forest, along with a few superb waterfalls which we will visit along the way. Come see why this area should be included within the Gardens of Stone National Park. Rock scrambling. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

4 May, Sat 9:15AM				Overcliff and Undercliff
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Conservation Hut. Then down stairs to Overcliff Walk. Visit Den Fenella Lookout. Follow Undercliff Walk to Wentworth Falls and Round Walk. Walk Allocasaurina Alley and Peters Parade. Lunch at Annies Picnic Rock. Some rough track. Some steps. Wet rocks, tree roots etc can be slippery. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba Limit: 12. View

5 May, Sun 9:30AM				Mountain Bike Ride, Kioloa To Pebbly Beach
		Length	30km		Milton Branch
Megan H.
Grade: Medium, (some steep hills and bumps). Distance: 30km approx. Ride the fire trails through Murramarang NP for lunch at Pebbly Beach. Return via the same route. There are some steep climbs and bumps. It can be a bit slippery if it has been raining. Often see lyrebirds running the roads. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Durras 89261S Limit: 8. View

6 May, Mon 8:25AM				Glenbrook to Emu Plains
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	230m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Updated Details) From Glenbrook Station walk to Mt Sion. Then roads and tracks to Lennox Bridge, oldest bridge on mainland Australia. Up track to Marges Lookout, then to Elizabeth Lookout. Down steeply to Knapsack Viaduct. Walk up 'Heartbreak Hill' to view the recently sealed zig zag railway track, Top Points and new look out. Descent again. Track to under the railway line and to Leonay Oval. Roads to the Nepean River. Cross M4 road bridge. Walk through Tench Reserve. Cross Yanghai bridge and on to Emu Plains station. Steep, rough, slippery Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

7 May, Tue 9:00AM				McPhails Fire Trail (#130)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) David W.
McPhails Fire Trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley.  The Pipeline Lookout is an excellent morning tea stop before descending through rainforest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley. Hazards: Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent. Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

7 May, Tue 7:14AM				Sydney: Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401)
Fully inside Mosman Municipal Council
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B
(Fully Booked) We have an opportunity to explore some of the best of the North Shore of Sydney Harbour. Starting at Balmoral Beach with its little jetty and huge fig trees; to Middle Head to explore fortifications and cliff top views beyond the Heads; then through angophora trees to Georges Heights and barracks converted to artist studios; and on to Clifton Gardens for lunch. Then we will walk beside secluded bays to the navy memorials at Bradley’s Head. Then it is a short walk to Taronga Zoo for a Ferry to Circular Quay and trains home. Limit: 20. View

8 May, Wed 9:50AM				Cabarita to Abbotsford
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk from Cabarita Park to Abbotsford via the foreshores of the Parramatta River. En route we will visit Henry Lawson Park and the former Animal Quarantine station. Lovely river views. Bookings only one week before the walk please. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 15. View

8 May, Wed 8:48AM				Little Wobby
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(NEW!!!) Steep climb to the escarpment and the Midway Ridge Trail. Grand views over Dangar Island and Hawkesbury River. Following the trail down to the western side of Patonga Creek. Return to Little Wobby to catch the 3:50 pm ferry back to Brooklyn. Short off-track. Prefer booking via email. Please provide mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers. Limit: 12. View

8 May, Wed 9:00AM				Old Blotchy
Grade:3/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Drive to 18 Mile Peg forest road, just past Termeil. Walk eastwards along forest roads and a short bush track to view Old Blotchy (a magnificent old Spotted gum). Also visit Old Blotchy’s little brother close by! Returning to the cars via the same route. Coffee afterwards at Termeil – BYO or available at roadhouse. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

8 May, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

10 May, Fri 9:00AM				Tallowa Dam to Yurunga creek return
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Jerry
Meet where the Kangaroo river and Shoalhaven rivers meet. We paddle up kangaroo river and pass Bundanoon creek. At Beehive point we turn into Yurunga creek. Here we explore the old road that once lead from the southern highlands to Nowra and desppares under water to resurface on the other side. Will explore Yurunga creek. Return to our lunch spot across from Beehave point. Return to Talloowa Dam. Deep water. dead trees and tree stumps in the water. Location: Southern highlands Limit: 12. View

10 May, Fri 9:30AM				The suburbs series : Cheltenham, Epping
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Epping Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. We will follow the fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction with the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow the GNW until the Terrys Creek Track turnoff. Follow this track through various parks until we come to Terrys Creek Falls. We will then back track and walk to the Epping Railway Station. Possible sightings of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom along this walk. The track could be rough and slippery in parts. Creek crossings.  Limit: 15. View

10-12 May, Fri (07:37AM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Yodeller Range South Adventures
Grade:6/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Co-leader: Kevin Songberg. One two-day overnight walk and one one-day walk from a base camp exploring the southern part of the Yodeller Range. The plan for each walk is to be advised, and our progress will depend on the terrain and availability of water. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km every day. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Widden 89321N View

11 May, Sat 8:00AM				Red Ledge Pass – Devils Hole Track
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Red Ledge Pass is one of the many scenic passes off the Narrowneck that are worth a visit but still pose a bit of a challenge as it's steep in parts with a rough track only to the top of the pass with a bush bash down into the valley. Then it's a walk along to Devils Hole, which is very scenic with its small stand of rainforest and giant chockstone. Off-track and scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

12 May, Sun 8:00AM				Stoney Creek Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
From Steamers Beach carpark, we follow fire trails and a short on-road section to Stoney Creek for morning tea and a swim if hot. We then proceed southwesterly on rough tracks to Paradise Rock for lunch with a view, then a short but rough, steep and scrubby off-track section should land us on Steamers Beach for a snack and maybe another swim, and then the main track back to the cars. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 12. View

13 May, Mon 9:06AM				Yellow Rock to Mt Riverview
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Morning tea at Yellow Rock Lookout. Back along road for a kilometre and take old bridal track down to the Powerline Trail near the Nepean River. Follow this to Fitzgeralds Creek for lunch. After lunch there is the hill up to the cliffs overlooking Fitzgeralds Creek. Walk up to bus stop near Summit St. Some off-track. The main creek crossings have concrete causeways. Some steep sections. Some eroded sections. Location: Yellomundee RP Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

14 May, Tue 9:30AM				Buchanan’s & Elmsere Lookout (From Governors St, Bundanoon (#690) )
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Martyn M.
Commencing at the Glow Worm Glen car park the path winds through forest with a couple of little creek crossings.  Continue on the track to the left of the Glow Worm Glen steps which winds along to Buchanan's Lookout.  Optional opportunity to continue to Elsmere Lookout.  Enjoy the beautiful view while having lunch and return by the same route. Rough track, slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon) Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

15 May, Wed 8:18AM				Heathcote Loop – Eddies Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(NEW!!!) A beautiful walk in Heathcote NP down the Friendly Track then crossing Heathcote Creek and up to Eddies Lookout. Views of Woronora River and Heathcote Creek. Returning along a different track down the ridge line to another creek crossing and a short walk along the Pipeline Trail then back up to Heathcote Station. Limit: 15. View

15 May, Wed 9:15AM				Kings Cross to Rose Bay Ferry
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
John M.
We walk around 4 bays and through 5 parks to the Rose Bay ferry. From Kings Cross Station we head to Elizabeth Bay, then around Rushcutters Bay and across Darling Point to Double Bay Beach. From there to Rose Bay. All with good harbour views. Bookings only from one week before the walk please. Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 15. View

15 May, Wed 9:00AM				Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve to Kings Point
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
From the Ulladulla Wildflower Garden follow the often winding and often confusing tracks to Kings Pt. This is a one-way walk, and a car shuffle will be needed. View

16 May, Thu 8:25AM				Three Peaks walk, Southern Highlands
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Jerry
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Tour de Bowral 3 Peaks Circuit, a classic. You will enjoy the autumn colours in the villages of Bowral, Mittagong & Welby. Views from Mt Gibraltar, Mt Alexandra and Mt Gibbergunyah. Rough tracks, unfenced cliff edges, slippery rocks, creek crossings, wineries. Location: Southern highlands Limit: 12. View

17 May, Fri 9:30PM				Heritage Walk to the Pass of Sabugal
Grade:2/6		Length	2.5km	110m	Southern Sydney Branch
Greg
(NEW!!!) The Pass of Sabugal was named by Sir Thomas Mitchell in 1843 after a place in Portugal where a major battle between the English and French took place in 1811. This is where the Old Illawarra Road, surveyed by Mitchell and cleared by the last convict road gang in NSW, crossed the Woronora River over a causeway. Although the road, now a fire trail, has been upgraded several times and the causeway is now concrete, it is largely faithful to the original line of road. This area was also the location of depression-era housing in the 1930s and the scant remains of around twelve houses can still be identified. We will also visit the remains of John Lucas’ watermill, built in 1825. John Lucas had a substantial land grant here and built his mill about 100 meters downstream from the causeway. The area above the mill is today known as ‘Lucas Heights’. Bushfires and floods have removed all traces of the timber building, but beam slots excavated in the rock and the remains of the mill dam give us a good idea of the mill's size and what it would have looked like. Although the walk is not long, a bit over 1km, the drawback is the steep climb back up the hill when the excursion is over. Meet opposite 89 Thomas Mitchell Drive, Barden Ridge. Location: Barden Ridge, NSW Limit: 20. View

17 May, Fri 10:20AM				Suburbs series : Castle Cove to Castlecrag
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
North Arm Track - Harold Reid Reserve, Sugar Loaf Bay.  A delightful walk through streets and bush tracks (steep at times) with lovely water views and a castle.  Lots of steps. Worth the effort for this beautiful walk. No booking is required so just turn up on the day. Location: Northern Beaches View

19 May, Sun 8:15AM				Governor Head
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
We will begin near Murrays Beach and head for Hole in the Wall, to take advantage of the tide. We then cross the road to the Paperbark Creek Track, head along Old Murrays Track, then north past Snapper Point, Devils Elbow and on to Governor Head before skirting the rocks back to Murrays Beach and jetty. Bring morning tea and lunch. Note: ACT National Park entrance fee applies. Location: Booderee NP View

19 May, Sun 6:41AM				Poseidon Arena: Poseidon and Hades Ridges
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park at GR 284 190 on Moffitt Trail. Walk south and explore Poseidon Ridge and its remarkable rock formations. Descend from the end of the ridge and climb Lower Hades, the southern end of Hades Ridge; then ascend Hades Ridge and follow it northwards, enjoying its pagodas and rock sculptures. At around GR 289 192, walk down to Moffitt Trail and back to cars. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 6k. Location: Ben Bullen SF and Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

20 May, Mon 9:00AM				Hazelbrook to Woodford
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	490m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
From Hazelbrook Station walk down Oaklands Road. Track to Horseshoe, Oaklands and Burgess Falls. Tracks to Hazel, Edith and Mabel Falls. Steep track up to fire trail. Unnamed track down and up to Ridge Street Woodford. Ending at Woodford Station. Steep, rough, muddy. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

21 May, Tue 9:30AM				Spring Hill Fire Trail (#725)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
An attractive, undulating (sometimes steep) walk meandering through interesting rocky outcrops with glimpses of Mt Jellore across the valley, culminating with a spectacular view of the Nattai Valley. Walking pole(s) advised for some steep, loose sections of the fire trail. Hazards: Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Limit: 20. View

21 May, Tue 7:00PM				The Quarantine Station
					Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8102670640?omn=84015111024. Archaeologists Greg Jackson and Pam Forbes will take you through the historic site that is Quarantine Station, a key part of the north head precinct of Sydney Harbour National Park View

22 May, Wed 9:00AM				Big Spotty
Grade:3/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
From Termeil we will drive on the Old Highway and Middle Ridge forest roads to park in a forest clearing. The walk is along remote forest roads and a short but steep bush track to commune with “Big Spotty” (another magnificent old Spotted gum recently threatened by proposed logging in the surrounding state forest). Return to the cars via the same route. Coffee afterwards at Termeil – BYO or available at roadhouse. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

22 May, Wed 9:30AM				Wollstonecraft to Kirribilli
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Kirribilli via Berry Island and Balls Head Reserve. Visit the historic Coal Loader Centre. Beautiful bush and harbour views. Bookings only one week before the walk please. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

24 May, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburbs series of walk: Parramatta Ken’s Birthday Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Come celebrate Ken's birthday on the Historic Walk of Parramatta. Starting point is the Station Street exit from Parramatta Station. The route is through Parramatta CBD to Parramatta Park and the back along the river as far east as Elizabeth Farm Cottage. There are many sites of historical interest. The leader will give a brief commentary and allow time to read story boards. This walk will also be listed for The Wanderers Bushwalking Club (Hills based). Road crossings, cyclists on shared pathways and trip hazzards on tracks and pathways. Location: Parramatta Map: StreetDirectories Limit: 10. View

25 May, Sat 8:00AM				Mt Colong exploration
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Mt Colong lies deep within the Kanangra-Boyd National Park and is approached on the western side via the Old Colong Stock route. It has an amazing flat-topped grassy summit with the Blue Mountains' largest cairn on top, standing over 5 metres high and built by expert Scottish stonemasons in the early last century. It even has a tunnel right through the middle and really is a sight to behold. Of course, there's a book to sign as well. We will ascend via one ridge and descend via another. If there is time, I'd like to visit Square Rock which is close by. Because it's about a 100-minute drive from Oberon, which is the nearest town, I intend to stay here the night before the walk. Off-track and scrambling. Location: Kanangra-Boyd NP Map: Bindook 89294S and Yeranderie Limit: 8. View

27 May, Mon 10:00AM				Rooty Hill to Marayong
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	140m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Morning tea at The Rooty Hill. Visit Nurragingy Reserve and follow Eastern Creek north through Western Sydney Parklands. After crossing Quakers Hill Pkwy we follow Breakfast Creek to Marayong Station. Map: Riverstone and Prospect Limit: 20. View

28 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
(SH Tuesday Walks) 10731
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. Some steep steps and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Gibraltar NR Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

29 May, Wed 9:30AM				Macquarie Park Metro to Macquarie University Metro
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Brad S.
Walk from Macquarie Park metro to Macquarie Uni metro via De Burghs Bridge, Lane Cove Valley Walk and Browns Waterhole. Lovely bush but some road walking at the start. Bookings only from one week before the walk please.   Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

29 May, Wed 8:15AM				Maloneys Beach to Honeysuckle Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
This is part of the Murramarang Coast Walk & we will walk from Maloneys Beach to Honeysuckle Beach. This entire walk is in the Murramarang National Park. You will need to bring morning tea and lunch. Location: Murramarang NP Limit: 15. View

31 May, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburbs series: Castle Hill
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
Walk to Castle Hill Heritage Park and learn about the Vinegar Hill Rebellion. Easy walking. Limit: 15. View

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