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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.
Commencing 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
A 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
Fitzroy 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.
From 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		Length	9km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
(Leader Changed) Patons 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
Check 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
A 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

20 Nov, Thu 8:30AM				Wilsons Creek to Port Hacking River Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Frank H.
(Updated Details) We will follow the Wilsons Creek to the Pt Hacking River. Once we get to the Hacking River we will have lunch after which we ascend through the bush, approx 200m, to the Hacking fire trail. 4.5 years ago it was a scrubby track and easily discernable but its current status is unknown. This track will take us back to Helensburgh station and our cars. This will be new and interesting walk. Depending on creek water level there will be lots of rock hopping, feet will get wet along the way, person sucking leeches. Boulders, slippery conditions Location: Royal NP Map: Helensburgh Limit: 8. 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
(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

2 Dec, Tue 9:00AM				Gunrock Creek Falls for a swim (#642)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Maureen.F
Our last Tuesday walk for the year and a chance for a swim or relax at a couple of beautiful water holes. From the junction of Redhills Rd & Gunrock Falls FT, we will head through a forest to Gunrock Falls for an optional swim and relax. We will then head to Bundanoon Ck for lunch and optional swim before heading back to Redhills Rd via Gunrock FT. There will be a short car shuffle at the beginning of the walk so we don’t have to walk the 2.5 km along the rd at the end of the walk. Slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges, a little scrambling. Location: Meryla SF Limit: 20. View

4 Dec, Thu 9:30AM				Paddle Tallowa Dam to Bundanoon Creek (#P150)
Passes through 3 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Goulburn Mulwaree Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
Bundanoon Creek offers some spectacular cliff faces and swimming opportunities. From Tallowa Dam Picnic area we head NE up Lake Yarrunga (Kangaroo River) for 2.5km then head north into Bundanoon Creek for 4.5km to the head waters. On the return, we will take a short 2km detour up Sandy Creek before heading back to the start. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 16. View

22 Jan, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Lower Shoalhaven from Calymea Ck to Burrier (#P284)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mark P.
From Calymea Ck (Approx 12 km west of Nowra ) we will explore upstream on the Lower Shoalhaven river.   • New Event! 🙂 • Possibly beyond tidal influence and starting to get fresh water current. • There are no toilets at the launch for January but there are a few trees EHT 1:30 pm Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lower Shoalhaven River Limit: 16. View

5 Feb, Thu 8:30AM				Paddle & optional Camp Tallowa Dam to Shoalhaven Gorge (Extended) (#P164)
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Les
This is an optional 1 day paddle(14km) or 1 day paddle 29km or 3 day paddle & camp (29 km). Day 1: We will head up the Shoalhaven River 7 km to campsite 1 for lunch. Those opting to reach Fossickers Flat on the same day will continue onto Fossickers and return. The remaining day paddlers will then make their way back while the campers will set up camp. Day 2: Make our way up to Fossickers Flat for lunch then return to camp. Day 3: Break camp and make our way back to Tallowa Dam. Maps: Burrier 8928-II-N & Caoura 8928-III-N • Variable distance options. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. - Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. - If camping then organise your own tent, cooking etc. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Shoalhaven River Map: Maps: Burrier 8928-II-N & Caoura 8928-III-N Limit: 16. View

5 Mar, Thu 9:00AM				Basin View to Wandanian Creek (#P290)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
From Basin View Boat Ramp, we will cut across to the head of Wandanian Creek where we will explore upstream. From around the 6km mark we will look out for a suitable lunch spot. For those interested we will paddle further upstream until we reach the Princess Hwy before heading back.   • New Event EHT 12:30pm Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Wandanian Creek Limit: 16. View

2 Apr, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Douglas Park to Menangle (#P520)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wollondilly Shire Council Campbelltown City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
From the causeway at Douglas Park we will paddle downstream to Nepean Reserve, Menangle. A car shuffle will be required to move the cars to Menangle. • New Event   Deep water. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Nepe an River(Douglas Park) Limit: 16. View

7 May, Thu 9:30AM				Paddle Audley to Winifred Falls (#P624)
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	17km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
For the full (23km) trip we will launch from Audley. Those wanting a shorter (17km) paddle will launch from Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point. We will make our way down Hacking River and up SW Arms Ck and into the RNP to the head of waters where we will stop for lunch. After lunch we will take a short walk to Winifred Falls for a possible swim before heading back. • New Event 9:00 for a 9:30 launch at Wants Beach, (near Reids Flat Picnic Area), Riverside Drv , Audley. OR 9:15 for 9:45 launch at Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Hacking River & South West Arm Creek. Limit: 16. View

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