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13 Mar, Fri 9:30AM			Discovering Sydney 11: Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6	Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. Leader: Ros Freeman Limit: 10. View

15 Mar, Sun	CO: Bushwalking navigation workshop at Bongil-Bongil NP
Grade:1/6		Coffs Harbour Branch
65334
(NEW!!!) Joint navigation training activity with Coffs Coast and Mid North Coast Branches Co-leaders: Lyn, Coleta and John. The learning will be in a friendly setting with small groups rotated among the three leaders. The skills covered are reading topographic maps and using a compass; basic use of a handheld GPS (Global Positioning System) device; and using the Avenza Maps smart phone app. Tuckers Rocks Cottage will be the delightful venue for short presentations and a meal break. Practice of the skills will be on the local forest trails and the beach. Come to this workshop to gain confidence and skills for bushwalking further afield. Bookings and enquiries direct to Lyn. Location: Bongil Bongil NP Limit: 30. View

16 Mar, Mon 9:33AM			Devil’s Hole to Nellies Glen
Grade:4/6	Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet in Katoomba Street at bus stop 686G at 09:33. If train late next bus is 09:53. Alight at Acacia apartments and walk to Cliff Drive. Then slowly down the Devil's Hole track. Tracks and fire trail to the bottom of Nellies Glen. Up. Roads back to Katoomba. Very steep both down and up, loose gravel, tree roots etc. Location: Blue Mountains Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

17 Mar, Tue 9:00AM			SHTue: Jacks Corner to Beehive Point- Circuit at Morton NP (Kangaroo Valley) [Gr:3 D:14 A:400] #SH140
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(NEW!!!) From the end of Jack's Corner Road follow Griffins Fire Trail a short distance to a track to the left. Follow this through the forest to a steep descent to the main dirt road leading to Beehive Point on Lake Yarrunga. This is a lovely picnic area and chance for a swim. After lunch we will explore a part of the Timelong track with its sandstone embankments and see where the track disappears under Lake Yarrunga. Return by the main dirt road. A car will be positioned at Beehive Point to provide transport back to Jacks Corner for anyone seeking to avoid the 6km uphill walk out. Rough track and some steep sections both up and down. Location: Morton NP (Kangaroo Valley) Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

19 Mar, Thu 8:00AM			Tahmoor Gorge to Nepean River (#947)
Grade:5/6	Length	14km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked) (Date Changed) Trackhead is Sugarloaf Ck Rd, Tahmoor. We will traverse a section of Tahmoor Gorge along the Bargo River from the bottom of Sally's Pass to the junction of the Nepean River. Swimming opportunities - bring your swimmers Off track navigation. Unfenced cliffs. Creek. Location: Potholes Reserve Tahmoor and Sugarloaf CreekRd Tahmoor Map: Tahmoor Limit: 10. View

20 Mar, Fri 9:30AM			The Greenway
Grade:1/6	Length	6km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Leader: Lynne Hewlett RSVP direct to lehewitt@optusnet.com.au A walk to explore Sydney’s newest walking, cycling, art and nature corridor. The Greenway is a 6 km path linking the Cooks River at Earlwood with the Parramatta River at Iron Cove and the Bay Run. There are eight new public artworks, bushcare sites and a range of parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities. Meet at Hurlstone Park station at 9.30 am. The metro to Hurlstone Park has not yet been completed. Catch an all stations replacement bus from Sydenham station. These buses leave every few minutes. Limit: 10. View

21 Mar, Sat 8:00AM			Tahmoor gorge and Mermaid Pool circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Mermaids pool and Tahmoor gorge is a delightful circuit walk that takes you past numerous cascades and swimming holes where you can escape the heat of late Summer. On the last two occasions I did this walk it rained so we couldn't complete the entire walk through the most spectacular part of the gorge. Lets hope this time we have good weather! rock hopping Location: Mermaids Pool and Tahmoor Gorge Map: BARGO 9029-3-N Limit: 20. View

23 Mar, Mon 9:46AM			Mt York
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	400m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Cars required. Meet at Mt Victoria station. Transfer to cars and drive 5km along Mt York Road. Down Mt York track to track junction. Then up Lockyer Track back to Mt York Road. 1-2 km back along road to cars. This walk may be done in the reverse direction. When booking state whether a passenger or a driver (and how many seats available). Steep, muddy, gravel Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

24 Mar, Tue 9:00AM			SHTue: Les Lambert Lookout – (Near Belmore Falls) at Budderoo NP (Robertson) [Gr:3 D:9.5 A:300] #SH120
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	9.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
(NEW!!!) Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout. The lookout provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent Location: Kangaroo Valley Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

27 Mar, Fri 6:46AM			Day trip to Canberra: Mount Ainsley Lookout
Grade:3/6	Length	6km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Philip Wright Advance notice as this is a promotional fare that needs to be booked in the month of November. I booked the following coach: 6:45 leaving central 10:15 arriving Canberra 6:30 pm leaving Canberra 21:40 arriving central cost: $18 When we arrive Canberra, we’ll catch a bus to the War Memorial, the starting point of the walk. Walk takes about 3 hours. Then it’s free time. Catch the 6:30 coach back to maximise the time in Canberra. The walk is Mount Ainsley Lookout To RSVP, please book your own coach fare. If the promotional fare for 6:30 is exhausted, your can book an earlier coach that still has the promotional fare. Plenty of time to get back to the coach on time. https://shop.flixbus.com.au Limit: 15. View

27 Mar, Fri 9:30AM			Discovering Sydney 12: Taronga zoo to Balmoral
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. Taronga zoo to Balmoral. A beautiful walk thru Bradley Head, Chowder Bay, Georges Head... steps up and down. 10kms, grade 2/3. No need to RSVP. Just turn up. View

27-29 Mar, Fri (08:30AM)-Sun (18:00PM)	Pilliga Forest Coal Seam Gas Tour
Grade:2/6		Armidale Branch
6513
(NEW!!!) The Pilliga Tag-along tour is a not-for-profit tour. It is an activist tour aiming to educate and highlight the dire impacts of coal seam gas. It is tour that contrasts the beauty of the Pilliga with the visible impacts of mining. Day 1 could include Barradine Forest Discovery Centre, Sculptures in the Scrub, fire tower, Salt Caves. Day 2 could include a tour of the coal seam gas fields and associated infrastructure and impacts. Car sharing is encouraged, as fuel is the largest cost. Self-catering is an option; costs are kept to a minimum. Accommodation is at Pilliga Pottery Creative Farmstay. Camping is an option. More information and registration form. Unsealed roads. Remote. Location: Pilliga Forest Limit: 30. View

28 Mar - 1 Apr, Sat-Wed	Pinchgut Creek-Tambo Creek Loop
Grade:6/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) This 5-day Colo wilderness pack walk starts and finishes at the end of Grassy Hill Trail. Once down at the Colo, walk downstream and enter Tambo Creek. Walk upstream till about GR 682 150. Ascend northwards, enter Pinchgut Creek and follow it downstream to the Colo. There will be a number of side trips. Detailed plans for each day to be advised. No water needs to be carried. About 30 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Colo Heights 90313N Limit: 8. View

28 Mar, Sat 8:00AM			The flying Carpet and cliff lines of Carne creek
Grade:5/6	Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Projecting itself out of the cliff into the void above Carne creek is the aptly named Flying Carpet. This narrowish slab of rock affords the cautious walker outstanding views of the surrounding cliff lines all around and far down into Carne creek. We will also visit the wonderful Koan Cave as we progress along the escarpment. rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

29 Mar, Sun 9:00AM			Eurobodalla Branch: Lilli Pilli Beach to McKenzies Beach [G:2 D:10]
Grade:2/6	Length	10km		Branch
Jos - Eurobodalla
(NEW!!!) Walk along headlands with glorious ocean views on the left and clifftop houses on the right and will also explore Pretty Point. Go to the Council walk website to save the link to the Council Map of the walk. Bring 2 litres water, morning tea, lunch, rain gear if needed. Location: Batemans Bay Limit: 20. View

30 Mar, Mon 9:16AM			Water Nymphs Dell
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	380m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Walk around Wentworth Falls Lake. Then visit Water Nymphs Dell. We walk behind Undine Falls. Steep, well-worn steps can be slippery at the Dell. Muddy track a possibility. Sections of track in poor condition. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 1:25 000 Limit: 20. View

31 Mar, Tue 9:30AM			SHTue: Spring Hill Fire Trail at Jellore State Forest [Gr:3 D:14 A:350] #SH725
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
(NEW!!!) 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) recommended for some steep, loose sections of the fire trail. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Jellore State Forest Map: Mittagong 8929-2S 1:25000 Limit: 20. View

3 Apr, Fri 8:00AM			Broad Swamp to Birds Rock walking track
Grade:3/6	Length	18km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The Broad Swamp to Birds Rock walking track is part of the 30kms plus Gardens of Stone great walk and is the last section of this track to be finished so of course I am keen to experience it. The track passes through various vegetation types and includes some spectacular viewpoints along the way including a show stopper lookout into Carne creek. This walk is all on tracks but I may go offtrack for a short distance to climb the odd pagoda which would be optional of course. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 20. View

3 Apr, Fri 9:30AM			Discovering Sydney 13 : Hunters Hill
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. Limit: 10. View

4 Apr, Sat 8:00AM			Tramway trail~The Towers~Blacks Corner and return
Grade:4/6	Length	15km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A walk with history and lots of pagodas and stunning views! We start our hike along the Tramway trail, passing various old miners dwellings now being overtaken by nature and head west until the trail ends and we then follow the ridge along to Blacks Corner. Sounds deceptively simple but along the way we will encounter more pagodas and slots than you can imagine as well as some almost parkland sections of grassy lomandra until we reach our objective, Blacks Corner. A walk for those who want to leave the Easter crowds behind and explore a location rarely visited. rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

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