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3 Oct, Fri 9:03AM				The Amphitheatre
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Exploratory. Try to locate the track between Horseshoe and Oakland Falls that goes to the base of The Amphitheatre. Then do a circuit walk to the top of The Amphitheatre. Creek crossings. Maybe walk along a creek. Expect wet shoes. Expect some overgrown track, so suggest bringing gaiters. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 10. View

4 Oct, Sat 10:00AM				Fortress Ridge
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	260m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Beautiful walking through mountain heathland along Fortress Ridge with spectacular Blue Mountains scenery. We also visit Dr. Dark's Cave. Joint walk with Bush Club.   Some steep scrambling and off-track. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 1:25 000 Limit: 15. View

4 Oct, Sat 7:30AM				Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass via the Grose river
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	550m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of my very favourite walks in the Blue Mountains as its comprises so many wonderful aspects in a single trip. First there is the series of spectacular waterfalls as we descend Victoria creek down to the Grose River at Burra Korain flat. Then there is the abundance of wildflowers at this time of the year all along the route including a huge amount of waratahs as we ascend the ridge up to Pierces Pass. Add to this some wonderful swimming holes along the Grose river along the way. All in all a walk not to be missed. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: mt.wilson Limit: 20. View

5 Oct, Sun 8:00AM				Steamers Beach and Green Patch
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
(NEW!!!) From Steamers Beach car park follow a sandy track through a tall eucalypt forest then through some tea tree. A long stretch of metal steps brings you down to Steamers Beach which has high cliffs. We will return the same way back to the cars. After lunch we will drive a short distance to the Green Patch car park and do the Green Patch and Telegraph Creek circuit. Car entry fee to the National Park. Location: Jervis Bay Map: Sussex Inlet 1:25,000 Limit: 12. View

5 Oct, Sun 8:30AM				Wondabyne station~Pindars Cave and return
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the best walks for wildflowers in the Sydney region is this delightful trip to Pindars Cave which is an enormous overhang not all that far from Wondabyne station. Expect multitudes of blooms along the way including some superb sprays of the Sydney rock orchid. Transport is via train as Wondaybyne is the only railway station in NSW not reachable by road. Location: brisbane waters national park Limit: 20. View

6 Oct, Mon 9:03AM				Bedford Creek Pools
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Victor Falls, Terrace Falls, Willawong Pool, Bedford Pool and Lestor Pool. Return to Hazelbrook Station. Creek crossings could involve wading, as stepping stones tend to be slippery at Bedford Pool. Some off track. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katooma and Jamison Limit: 20. View

7 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Griffiths Trail Circuit (#350)
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
A circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland.  A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast.  There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 12. View

7 Oct, 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	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Marjorie L.
The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls.  Manning Lookout has great views over Kangaroo Valley.  The walk then follows the escarpment past several lookouts 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. Indistinct and easily lost track, rough track, fallen trees, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges Location: Morton NP (Fitzroy Falls) Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4-S Limit: 20. View

8 Oct, Wed 10:10AM				Mt Annan Botanic Gardens
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
69581
A mostly well paved walk of Mt Annan Botanic Gardens incorporating a number of different tracks throughout the garden:- Central Valley, Mt Annan Summit, Woodland and Annan Creek tracks. The walk will be from the Narellan Rd Main Entrance and return there to get a bus back to Macarthur Station. Not much shade. Location: South Western Sydney Limit: 15. View

8 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Upper Bunnair Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
(NEW!!!) Using a surprisingly new and little-known track, we will explore the enchanted rainforest below the escarpment in the upper Bunnair Creek valley. Find hidden gems, caves and gurgling creeks that disappear. Coffee afterwards in Milton. Location: Morton NP Limit: 12. View

8 Oct, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get-together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None. Location: Emu Plains View

10 Oct, Fri 9:30AM				In search of Wombats Walk (#024S)
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	20m	Southern Highlands Branch
Leanne W
We guarantee that you will see a wombat on this walk through Hammock Hill Reserve. BYO: morning tea. include uneven surfaces that can be slippery, falling branches, snakes & cyclists. Location: Hammock Hill Reserve Limit: 15. View

10 Oct, Fri 9:00AM				Spring wonder walk 10: Lisgar garden
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Today we explore Hornsby and Normanhurst including Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. After visiting the gardens, we'll continue via bush tracks and streets to Normanhurst. Optional lunch at Hornsby RSL club after the walk. Stairs and slippery sections. Location: Hornsby Limit: 15. View

11 Oct, Sat 8:00AM				Cowan station~Jerusalem Bay~Taffys Rock and return
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the reasons I want to do this walk is because of the bountiful displays of wildflowers you encounter on the track at this time of the year in the height of Spring. Last time I ventured along this trail the wildflowers were breathtaking and I see no reason to believe this time it will be any different! Expect lots of stops along the way to photograph the blooms and the spectacular scenery around Jerusalem Bay and on the wonderful Taffys Rock. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Limit: 20. View

11 Oct, Sat 10:25AM				Green Square to Ozharvest
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(Date Changed) We meet near the Library at Green Square and walk to Waterloo Metro Station. This area has undergone amazing changes since colonisation. There are numerous story boards detailing many of these . We visit OZHarvest off Waterloo street and have the option to purchase lunch or at least coffee at their cafe. At Waterloo Metro, members have the option of finishing and heading home OR taking the Metro to Central and using the Airport line to Wolli Creek. There is a walk/cycle track from Wolli Creek to T1 Departure level at KSA. There are other coffee and eating opportunities at KSA. Some may like to spend time plane spotting before heading home either by retracing steps to Wolli Creek or catching the Airport Shuttle Bus to the Domestic Terminal and then a Metro Bus to Mascot Station. Some may choose to use the International Airport Station to return to Central and beyond. The station access fee is about $18 with a Gold Opal Card. Using Wolli Creek avoids that fee. Distance: varies depending on options chosen: 5km to about 12 Km. Grade: 2 - with minor climbs and descents. Walking is on footpaths and walk/cycle paths. Either bring food or purchase. Do carry water and avoid dehydration. Don't drink too much water however. I have a personal story on dehydration which I will relate if walkers are interested. cyclists on shared paths, road crossings and trip hazards. Limit: 10. View

11 Oct, Sat 9:00AM				Wolli Creek to Kurnell and Cape Solander
		Length	60km		Southern Sydney Branch
John K
Mostly on cycle paths, some riding on Captain Cook Drive. This road is used by many cyclists and motorists are aware of cyclists. Coffee break on the way. Return to start. Confirm with leader by Wednesday 8 October. View

12 Oct, Sun 8:30AM				Jerrawangala – Wandean Gap Loop
Grade:4/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Megan H.
(NEW!!!) The circuit starts from the Braidwood Road near the Cassia Rd intersection. It traverses lovely woodland, heath and cliff top views before descending down Wandean Gap following some old logging trails through Yerriyong State Forest and back up to the starting point. Some steep sections and off trail involved. Location: Yerriyong SF Map: Sassafras Limit: 10. View

12 Oct, Sun 7:01AM				Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park on Sunnyside Ridge Road at GR 386 069 and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave and Pinch Point Circle along the way. Move south east and out towards Carne Creek, then climb out on a tributary and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

13 Oct, Mon 9:49AM				Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	533m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet outside the Carrington hotel bus stop 698 to Blackheath. The bus leaves at 9:49. Alight at Evans Lookout road. Walk along the road to Neates Glen. Descend, walk along the creek and Up. Cliff top walk and Breaside walk to finish at Blackheath station. Great views when clear. Steep descent and ascent. Rough, slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

13-17 Oct, Mon (07:30AM)-Fri (17:00PM)				WA – Bibbulmun Track
Grade:4/6					Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked) Leader: Jerry Bour   13th Oct 25, Monday: Bibbulmun Track, Walpole-Nornalup NP, WA. Drop off at Sappers Bridge, walk along the Frankland River to the Frankland River Campsite. And from there mainly downhill, passing Douglas Look out, Giant Tingle Tree and Hill Top lookout to Coal Mine Beach Road. Distance 16.5km. Could be slippery, steep in places.    14th Oct 25 Tuesday: Bibbulmun Track, Walpole-Nornalup NP, WA. Drop of at Sappers Bridge, Walk to Tree Top Walk,  10KM. Tour at Tree Top walks. Slippery, steep in places.    15th Oct 25 Wednesday: Bibbulmun Track, Walpole-Nornalup NP, WA.  Drop off at Peaceful Bay and walk along the cliff tops, via Soft Beach, Cape Hope, Kingy Rock Castle Rock, and dune areas to Rame Head Campsite. From here to the spectacular Conspicuous Cliff. 16.3 KM. Hilly, sandy, slippery.     16th Oct 25 Thursday. Bibbulmun Track, Walpole-Nornalup NP, WA. Drop of at Suspension Bridge, Tinglewood Drive, West of Rest Point. Steep climb to Mount Clare and Mount Clare Campsite. Follow Bibbulmun Track via John Rate Lookout to Rest Point Caravan Park. 11KM. There is an option to get dropped off before Mount Clare, (so no climbing). Steep and slippery.     17th Oct 25 Friday, Walpole-Nornalup NP and Mnt Frankland NP, ECO cruise on the Walpole Inlet with some walks. In the afternoon a drive via Fernhook Falls, walks and views. Then to Mount Frankland and the Caldyanup Lookout and the Summit (300 even steps). A steep climb to the top with an option to walk around the base.   Uneven surface steep section Limit: 12. View

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