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16 Sep, Tue 9:30AM Drawing Room Rocks & Brogers Creek & Swim (#102)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6 Length 6km  410m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) David W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Contact Barbar B) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast.  The track is steep but is well worth the effort. After returning to the cars, we will take a short drive to Brogers Creek for a bonus short walk to a lovely waterhole so bring along your cossies if you feel like a swim. Hazards: Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs
Location: / Barren Grounds NP (Woodhill)
Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

18 Sep, Thu 8:00AM Missingham Steps, Stevos Track, Carrington Falls Circuit (#305)
Passes through 2 LGA's.
Wingecarribee Shire Council
The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:5/6 Length 15km  480m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Nearly fully booked) A circular walk: from Carrington Falls car park we follow Stevo's Track steeply down to the Kangaroo River for lunch. After crossing the river, we climb up the rough track via Missingham Steps and once on top we follow the management trail back to the car park. Steep off-track walking, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions.
Location: Carrington Falls - Budderoo NP
Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 10. View

23 Sep, Tue 7:03AM Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401)
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  250m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked) (Date Changed) 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.   It all starts by boarding the first carriage on the Southern Highlands to Wynyard. A bus or taxis to Balmoral beach. After coffee we shall start our walk at about 10:30 am.   It takes about 4 hours and 45 mins including lunch and many stops along the way (but not for cafes or a swim). See what Arthur Streeton saw when he did some of his finest work. - See the lizards, lorikeets, wrens and bush turkeys. - Listen to the currawongs. Hear the waves, lapping at the shore. - Enter the fortifications where microbats now live.
Location: City of Sydney Limit: 20. View

30 Sep, Tue 9:30AM Ahearn’s Lookout (#210)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  350m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longAhearns Lookout provides spectacular views over the Nattai River and Mt Jellore. From Wattle Ridge Rd car park, we will head off along the Nattai Ridge fire trail and then head up Rocky Water Holes fire trail. Just after passing the Starlight Trail, we will pick up a less defined track that will take us out to Ahearns Lookout for lunch. Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs.
Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop)
Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

2 Oct, Thu 9:30AM Paddle Beehive Point to Yarrunga Creek (#P166)
Passes through 2 LGA's.
Wingecarribee Shire Council
Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:4/6 Length 16km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripFrom the campground at Beehive Point we will head up Yarrunga Creek for 4km to the head of waters. On the way we will view the magnificent stone walls of the original Timealong Track road from Kangaroo Valley to Mossvale. See the old road disappear into the waters of Lake Yarrunga and reappear further upstream. On return to Beehive Point we can optionally poke around the numerous inlets for some bonus paddles. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Approx 100 m of portage down a road to the launch area. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD.
Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 12. 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.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA 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.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThe 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

10 Oct, Fri 9:30AM In search of Wombats Walk (#024S)
Grade:3/6 Length 4km  20m Southern Highlands Branch
Leanne W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.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

13-17 Oct, Mon (07:30AM)-Fri (17:00PM) WA – Bibbulmun Track
Grade:4/6 Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(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

14 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
Mark P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) 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. Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing.
Location: Barren Grounds NP
Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 12. View

14 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  330m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mark P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Leader Changed) The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls.  Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley.  The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points 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: 12. View

16 Oct, Thu 8:00AM Tahmoor Gorge to Maldon (#950)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:5/6 Length 10km  400m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFast pace | A trip where the leaders will set a fast pace.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Traverse a section of Tahmoor Gorge along Bargo River from the bottom of Sally's Pass to the junction of Nepean River. From the junction we will pick our way down the Nepean to Maldon. Will require car shuffle. Partly unexplored so will need to be agile. Possible need to swim/float a section. Some cliffs and slippery rocks.
Location: Picton and Bargo & Nepean R
Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 8. View

21 Oct, Tue 9:30AM Buchanans & Ellsmores 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.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCommencing 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 Buchanans Lookout.  Optional opportunity to continue to Ellsmores Lookout.  Enjoy the beautiful view while having lunch and return by the same route. Note: These lookouts are named Wanganderry & Wallis lookouts on some maps. Rough track, slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon)
Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

28 Oct, Tue 9:30AM Jellore Floral Reserve Circuit West (#720)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  200m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA circuit walk on trails through Jellore State Forest with stunning views from spectacular lookouts. Beware of Koalas Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Possible drop bears.
Location: Jellore State Forest
Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

4 Nov, Tue 9:30AM Melbourne Cup – Fitzroy Falls East and West Rim tracks (#xMelb#191)
Grade:4/6 Length 13km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 69870
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFitzroy Falls West Rim and East Rim Tracks provide spectacular views of the main falls, Twin Falls, the Grotto and the valley between the two tracks. The vegetation is very different on each of the tracks. Extension to Plane crash site off track. Return to the car park for Melbourne Cup Festivities. Slippery rocks. Some off track for optional extension.
Location: Morton NP (Fitzroy) Limit: 20. View

6 Nov, Thu 9:30AM Revesby Beach- Georges River to Mill Ck and Salt Pan Ck (#P675)
Grade:4/6 Length 12km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripFrom Revesby Beach we will explore Georges River and the tributaries of Mill Ck, Salt Pan Creek and optionally Little Salt Pan Ck. As we will be passing the launch spot a few times there will be opportunities for paddlers to opt for shorter trips. • New launch site. EHT 11:00am Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats.Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD.
Location: Georges River(Revesby) Limit: 12. View

11 Nov, Tue 9:30AM Patons Fire Trail (#630)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:2/6  150m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael Q
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPatons Fire Trail meanders through forest to a lookout over Bundanoon Creek. Return by the same route. Rough track, steep section, unfenced cliff edges
Location: Meryla SF Limit: 20. View

14 Nov, Fri 9:30AM Old Berrima Village Walk (#801S)
Grade:3/6 Length 4km  30m Southern Highlands Branch
Leanne W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCheck out Georgian style historic buildings constructed from local sandstone on this historic village walk. BYO: morning tea optional buy lunch. include uneven surfaces that can be slippery, falling branches, snakes, steps & vehicles.
Location: Berrima
Map: Mittagong 8929-2S 1:25000 Limit: 15. View

18 Nov, Tue 9:00AM Bungonia Gorge Green Track (#850)
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  350m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Leanne W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA circular walk staying on high country. A number of magnificent look downs into Bungonia Gorge and the Shoalhaven River. Bring headlight to explorer the entrance of some caves. Rough track and some steep sections
Location: Bungonia NP Limit: 20. View

25 Nov, Tue 9:30AM Kells Creek Car Park to 40′ Falls (#052)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  240m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Leader Changed) Starting from the Kells Creek car park we head down Kells Creek on a hard to follow track. We then head up to the fire trail and pick up the walking track down to 40' falls for lunch. If time permits, we might tack on an optional 400 m return trip to jnct of Nattai River. Anyone not wishing to do the extension can enjoy a longer break at the waterfall.   NOTE: A planning meeting to lock in the 2026 walks calendar will follow after the walk Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Mt Alexandra NR Limit: 20. View

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