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17 Dec, Wed 3:00PM				MI: Nuggan Point, Meroo Headland and BBQ [Gr:2/3 D:6]
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk to Nuggan Point from Meroo Head campsite via the beach and bush. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches. After the walk, BBQ among the gum trees. BYO snags, condiments and treats. Or veggies! Contact leader essential for time and details…. subject to change Location: Meroo Head View

17 Dec, Wed 10:27PM				Mt Hay and Butterbox Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Meet at Leura Station, drive to the end of Mt Hay Road and explore tracks including Butterbox Track and Mt Hay. Majestic Views at the start of the walk and on Butterbox Track. Probably the best view overlooking the top of the Blue Mountains. No views at the top of Mt Hay, too much vegetation but great view at various points along the track. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View

18 Dec, Thu 8:02AM				Meadowbank station to Cabarita Wharf
Grade:3/6		Length	22km	174m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) A delightful walk along the foreshore of Parramatta River. You will be able to enjoy breathtaking river & city skyline views as we meander into bays, beaches for swimming, parks & playgrounds, through bush land & mangroves, historic sites, Aboriginal cultural heritage sites & wartime Kokoda memorial site. Slippery rock surfaces Location: Sydney foreshore Map: Parramatta River Limit: 20. View

19 Dec, Fri 10:00AM				Easy summer walk : Newtown to Grounds of Alexandria via Sydney Park
Grade:1/6		Length	4km	25m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Leader: Heather Lakiss  (RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com) As Friday's weather forecast is for 36 C in Hawkesbury, we put on a second SWAG walk for those who want to have an easy relaxing walk to Grounds of Alexandria to enjoy the Xmas spirit, may be some snacks and coffee. As this is a last minute walk, you can rsvp till 8 pm Thursday   Limit: 10. View

19 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				Kangaroo Point Boardwalk – Hawkesbury River
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	20m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before the event. An out and back walk from Hawkesbury River Station to Kangaroo Point incorporating the Brooklyn Boardwalk and Hornsby Council’s new Kangaroo Point Boardwalk. Easy, level walking along footpaths and boardwalks with scenic views of the Hawkesbury River. If there is interest, we can add an extra 1.5km loop to Parsley Bay after we return to Hawkesbury River Station. Steps, occasional car traffic. Location: Hawkesbury River Limit: 15. View

19 Dec, Fri 8:40AM				Port Kembla Foreshore
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	100m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Start from Port Kembla Inner Harbour boat ramp car park (eastern end of Foreshore Road). Walk to the end of the eastern breakwater then back to Red Point via MM beach and Fishermans beach. A steep climb to the top of Hill 60 and down to Port Kembla pool. Coffee and cake at Rach's and back to the car park. Limit: 16. View

22 Dec, Mon 9:40AM				Birchgrove to Balmain & Christmas party
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(Nearly fully booked) Meeting at Circular Quay Wharf 5 at 9:40am to catch the F8 ferry to Birchgrove from where we will walk mainly around the foreshore of the Balmain peninsula and conclude at the London Hotel (1870 - one of the longest operating pubs in Sydney) for lunch in a private room overlooking the city. Those who have walked with our group are welcome to attend. Booking is essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers, unless I already have them. Meet leader at Wharf 5, Circular Quay. Stairs both on the walk and in the hotel. Some street walking. Location: Balmain Map: Sydney Street Directory View

22 Dec, Mon 8:18AM				Faulconbridge Point
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	250m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Note earlier train. Drivers required. Meet at Faulconbridge station in the car park. Drive approx 5 km to the start. This is predominantly a fire trail, with a lovely view at the end. Return to Faulconbridge or Springwood station. Heat. Rough fire trail. Trip hazards. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

22 Dec, Mon 9:46AM				Mt York and Lockley Track
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	390m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Cancelled) Cars required please. Please mention when booking whether a driver or a passenger. Drivers state the number of free seats e.g. 1+3 etc. Passengers please give some fuel money to your driver. Drive from Mt Victoria station to Mt York. Great views for a Christmas morning tea near the cars. Steep down to Hartley Vale Road. Up Lockley Road track. Walk back along Mt York Road. Walk may be done in reverse. Steep, muddy, rough Limit: 15. View

26 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				Sheldon Forest
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Philip Wright Sheldon Forest Circuit walk The track meanders through the beautiful bushland of Sheldon Forest, along ridge tops, through open forest on the hill slopes and down to the creek side, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin. It is of high conservation status because it contains some of the last remnants of the endangered ecological communities. Echidnas, bowerbirds, water dragons, golden whistlers, pardalotes and powerful owls have been seen. We will check out Rofe Park as well. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 10. View

27-30 Dec, Sat (08:00AM)-Tue (13:00PM)				Mountain Lagoon-T3 trail-Tootie creek-Colo river-Colo Meroo campground-Mailes Ridge track
Grade:4/6		Length	31km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Nearly fully booked) When the heat of Summer is upon us, where do we go to escape the heat? The Colo River Gorge of course! On this particular walk we will experience the outstanding beauty of what is essentially the lifeline and heart of the Wollemi wilderness, the stunning Colo River and in particular the section between Tootie Creek and Meroo campsite. Expect long sandbanks, clear, tranquil pools, the exquisite Tootie cascades and lots of peace and quiet with only birdsong and the rivers gentle sounds to keep you company, as well as you're hiking friends of course. I plan to take a flotation device and float along past the scrubby bits and suggest everyone does the same offtrack walking along the Colo river with scrambling at times. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View

28 Dec, Sun 9:00AM				MI: Point Upright and Durras Trails [Gr:3 D:7.5-10]
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Stunning scenery including pristine beaches, remnant rain forest and spectacular cliffs with steep headlands, followed by a gentle forest amble along the shoreline of Durras Lake and its nature trail. We will start at the rainforest walk, cross the beach and head up Point Upright. Then we will walk along the beach and inlet to do the Nature walk before heading back.  Options for a swim if conditions are right. Contact leader essential for meeting details..........subject to change Location: Durras Lake Map: Durras 1:25,000 View

29 Dec, Mon 9:16AM				The Nature Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	360m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to the Picnic Area via Darwins Walk. After morning tea head down to Den Fenella Lookout. We follow the Overcliff Track and return to the station via the Nature Trail. Lots of steps. Creek crossing. Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 20. View

29 Dec, Mon 9:46AM				Watsons Bay to Bronte
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Roslyn B.
(NEW!!!) Scenic coastal walk  through parks and reserves in the Eastern Suburbs. There are some climbs, some stairs and some street walking. Walk can end at Bondi if it is a very hot day. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen and hat. View

31 Dec, Wed 6:00PM				NYE Fireworks at Strickland Estate
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright We have secured some tickets to Strickland Estate to view the fireworks. Bring a picnic and non-alcoholic drinks or buy food and alcohol at this licensed site. There is plenty of room for all to have a wonderful view of the harbour, Access to Strickland House estate is via the gates on Vaucluse Road. Gates open at 5.00 pm.     Limit: 18. View

2 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney 1: Sydney City and the Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. No 1 : Sydney City and the Rocks Start from Sydney Town Hall. Finish at Wynyard Station.   Limit: 10. View

3 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Gerringong creek waterfalls
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Below the infamous Gerringong Falls, the creek of the same name has more surprises in store as a series of waterfalls and cascades are worth exploring to the enquiring and adventurous hiker. On this walk I'll visit these alluring waterdrops (!)and of course have the odd swim or three along the way. Be prepared for virgin rainforest walking and to be impressed by an area not often visited by the average bushwalker! rock hopping and offtrack Location: Budderoo National Park Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4-S Limit: 12. View

5 Jan, Mon 9:30PM				Chatswood to North Ryde
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
Ian B.
(NEW!!!) We will meet near the entrance to Chatswood Railway Station at 9.30am. The walk will involve some street walking to (a)the entrance of the National Park and (b) the exiting of the park to get to the North Ryde Metro Station. We will have lunch by the the Lane Cove River. Would you please advise the leader by email (ilbakery@bigpond.com ) or text message to mobile phone (0447457644) if you intend to join us for the walk. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 20. View

5 Jan, Mon 8:46AM				Springwood southside
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	340m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Shake off the Christmas and New Year indulgences! Meet at Springwood station. Lawson's lookout and Picnic Glen. Walk to Sassafras track. Walk down. Walk along Glenbrook Creek and up Magdala Creek back to Springwood. Steep, rough Location: Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

6 Jan, Tue 9:39AM				MI: Kiama to Gerringong Coastal Walk [Gr:3 D:14]
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Milton Branch
Maureen & David C
Contact leaders for meet up details. Catch 9:39 train from Gerringong to Kiama. Walk along several beaches and follow the coastal path with excellent views.  Swimming possible if conditions are right. Contact leader for travel details … subject to change. Location: Kiama-Gerringong Map: Kiama 1:25,000 View

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