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14 May, Fri 9:30AM				Neighbourhood Walk No 17 : Thornleigh to Hornsby
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	230m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader will be Brad Sichter. Today we will walk from Thornleigh to Hornsby. Starting at Thornleigh Station with a little local history, we will head west along the Great North Walk before diverting through Westleigh and then returning to the bush again on our way to Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. Spread across 6 acres, the garden packs a lot in with a little bit of something for everyone. Lisgar Gardens  are famous for their Camellias. There are around ninety varieties in the garden. Some steep and slippery sections, steep staircases and elevation changes. steep staircase Location: Thornleigh Limit: 12. View

15 May, Sat 8:30AM				Traverse of the Gods
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
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 8:00AM				20km plus walk series No 2: Circular Quay to The Spit
Grade:4/6		Length	24km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) Explore one of the best harbour in the world at our door step.   Today we walk from   Circular Quay to The Spit.  Over the course of the walk you will come across   The Sydney Harbour Bridge The pristine bushland of Sydney Harbour National Park An abundance of spectacular views of the harbour An old Naval Base Tiny harbour beaches where you can take a swim A nude beach Several cafes and restaurants at Chowder Bay The Sydney Harbour Marine Institute where you can learn more about the Harbour When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking history to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 12. Best Walk: Sydney Harbour View

16 May, Sun 10:25AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 4
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(Nearly fully booked) 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. 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: 12. 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) 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

16 May, Sun 10:30AM				Hobart Beach to Wallagoot Gap
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
(NEW!!!) Walk in Bournda National Park from Hobart Beach to Wallagoot Gap. This is principally a beach walk along Wallagoot Beach. Lunch on Kangarutha Track. 3km beach walking. 1km rough track. Location: Bournda National Park View

17-23 May, Mon-Sun				Annual bush regeneration camp
					Mid North Coast Branch
Sue B.
Many hands needed for the annual bush regeneration camp based at beautiful Kylies Beach (near Laurieton). This year’s focus will be on rehabilitation of fire-affected areas. Contact Sue for full details. Location: Kylies Beach View

17 May, Mon 9:22AM				Catalina Raceway
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
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

18 May, Tue 1:02AM				Heathcote Station circuit walk
		Length	16km	360m	Southern Sydney Branch
Helena S.
(NEW!!!) Lovely circuit walk from Heathcote Station to Heathcote Station. We shall go along Uloola Falls Track, then onto Karloo Pool and small off-track section along Kangaroo Creek up Bottle Forest Trail back to Heathcote Station. Moderate pace. Contact leader. Creek crossings, slippery surfaces. Map: Royal NP Limit: 10. View

19 May, Wed 1:00AM				Winmalee circuit via Grose Head South
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	420m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Train to Springwood and bus to start of the walk at Winmalee. From bus stand walk along White Cross Road to the start of the Shaws Ridge Trail, then Bees Nest Hill and Springwood Ridge Trail to Grose Head South Lookout (possibly continue on to Grose Head South) and back along Blue Gum Swamp Track and White Cross Road to Winmalee. Return to Springwood Station by bus. Slippery and muddy sections, creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

20 May, Thu				Malabar Circuit via Maroubra
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
Sue W.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Coastal walk via Bora and Magic Points along on which will be found epic sandstone cliffs, seasonal whale watching opportunities and swimming spots. Return is via the Western Escarpment track through native heath with coastal views, birdlife and wildflowers. Medium pace. Many steps and some rocky sections on tracks which have been somewhat eroded with recent rain. Location: Malabar Headland NP Limit: 12. 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:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Co-leader: Elena Mazur 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 8:00AM				Lockleys Pylon – Blue Gum Forest – Perrys Lookdown
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	730m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Well one of the classic walks is back on the table and there's no better time to do this challenging trip than in the cooler months when the air is fresh and clear and the views seem to last forever! I'm itching to see what the Grose Valley looks like at Blue Gum forest as well as in what condition, these 2 famous connecting tracks are in, so come and join me for what should be a wonderful walk. Steep descent and ascent and possibly loose rocks. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

22 May, Sat				Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
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

26 May, Wed				Cowan to Berowra
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	600m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Postponed) Part of the Great North Walk. Starting at Cowan Station, walk down to Berowra Creek, walk along the creek to Berowra Waters, and then walk up the Berkley Fire trail to Berowra Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Berowra Valley NP Limit: 15. View

28 May, Fri 9:28PM				Bruces Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) From Medlow Bath walk roads and trails to Katoomba Airport. Steep down and up to cross Katoomba Creek. Govetts Creek and Wentworth Creek also have to be crossed. Steep loose trail in places. Creek crossings. Location: Medlow Bath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

28 May, Fri 9:30AM				Neighbourhood walk: Thornleigh to Eastwood
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ewan C.
Walk from Thornleigh to Eastwood via Thornleigh Park, The Great North Walk and Terry Creek Track. Optional Lunch at Eastwood Hotel (which specialises in Korean food). Creek crossing...may get wet feet. Map: Lane Cover River Park Limit: 12. View

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