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9 Apr, Thu 8:06AM			Chatswood station to Meadowbank station
Grade:4/6	Length	21km	416m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) A moderately challenging walk. We walk amongst tall trees with birds chirping above & along creeks, rivers, mangroves, parks, streets, Parramatta River & also the GNW. A varied terrain with beautiful water views along the way. Slippery rock & uneven surfaces Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: LaneCove river NP Limit: 20. View

10 Apr, Fri 9:50AM			Discovering Sydney 15: Cockatoo Island
Grade:1/6	Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
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

11 Apr, Sat 8:00AM			Upper Govetts Leap creek wanderings
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk takes in a lot of wild country in the upper reaches of Govetts Leap Creek and a short section of Katoomba Creek and involves a fair bit of creek walking and offtrack walking along with some tracks thrown in for good measure! All in all you can expect a lot of variety and almost certainly few people! So if you are in the mood for a walk not listed in any guide book then this is for you! In other words...adventurous types welcome. offtrack and rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 1:25 000 Limit: 12. View

12 Apr, Sun 8:00AM			Great North Walk Stage 2
Grade:3/6	Length	17km	300m	Sydney Branch
30102
Meet at Roseville Station, descend to Fullers Bridge, walk along Lane Cove River, passing sandstone caves to Blue Hole. Follow moist valleys with occasional creek crossings, passing fern trees and finishing with a climb up Conscript Pass to Thornleigh Railway Station. Muddy after rain, tree roots, uneven track, creek crossings, possible leeches. Bring rain gear, poles (if you use them), insect repellant, hat, plenty of water, morning tea and lunch. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 20. View

13 Apr, Mon 8:30AM			Glenbrook Circuit via Jellybean Pool, Blue Pond and Duck Hole
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
(Updated Details) Meet at Station, walk down to Jellybean Pool, walk along Glenbrook Creek to Blue Pool, then walk up along faint track, join the track to Duck Hole and walk back to Glenbrook Station via Douglas Smith Park. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

13 Apr, Mon 9:30AM			Highlights of the Grand Cliff Top Walk
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) We will catch the 9:43am Scenic World bus from outside the Carrington Hotel to the eastern skyway terminal and then take the Grand Cliff Top Walk through to Gordon Falls and then walk to Leura Station. We pass numerous spectacular lookouts, waterfalls and cascades. We may spot a Lyrebird or two and enjoy a range of vegetation from ferns to forest. Booking essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers unless I already have them. Tracks can be uneven and muddy in places. Many stairs and steep drops beside the track. Some street walking. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 8930-1S Limit: 20. View

15 Apr, Wed 6:00PM	Dark Sky viewing night at Palm Beach
		Sydney Branch
14330
(Fully Booked) We in Northern Beaches (Sydney) are excited to host a night to view the stars at the only Dark Sky Place in Sydney. Surrounded by ocean, Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach (see map link) was designated in 2024. The night will be hosted by North Sydney Astronomical Society (NSAS). Numbers are restricted, so please contact Pamela Dawes soon to reserve your place. NSAS will be able to supply the telescopes but we will need to restrict numbers to 40. Please bring jumper, snacks, drinks (non alcoholic) a chair or picnic rug. They allow about 10 people per telescope, each viewing a different area of the sky, so there will be some waiting involved. The event will be weather dependent, of course, as we need a cloud-free night. If it is cloudy weather on the day, we will need to postpone. Location: Palm Beach Limit: 40. View

15 Apr, Wed 9:30AM			Thornleigh to Pennant Hills
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk from Thornleigh to Pennant Hills through beautiful bushland. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Some creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 15. View

15 Apr, Wed 8:30AM			Waterfall Station to Palona Cave & Falls via Forest Path
Grade:3/6	Length	16km	470m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Meet at Waterfall station, walk along Uloola Fire Trail, then Couranga Track, cross Hacking River, Forest Track, Old Lady Carrington Drive, turn off to Palona Cave track to Palona Cave and then Palona Falls. Return via Forest loop track, Couranga Track and Uloola Fire Trail to Waterfall station. A lovely and enjoyable walk through a beautiful forest with varied vegetation to an imposing cave and beautiful waterfall. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Location: Waterfall Limit: 15. View

16 Apr, Thu 10:35AM			Great Mackeral beach via West Head lookout
Grade:3/6	Length	7km	230m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) A moderate & wonderful walk with beautiful beaches, stunning water views & a panoramic view of Barrenjoey & the mouth of Hawkesbury River. The bus ride through Northern Beaches to Palm Beach wharf & then a ferry ride to Mackeral Beach are interesting. Slippery rocks & uneven surfaces Location: Kuring-gai Chase NP Map: kuring gai chase NP Limit: 20. View

17 Apr, Fri 9:30AM			Discovering Sydney No 14: North Sydney: CQ to Wollstonecraft
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. Map: circular quay Limit: 10. View

18 Apr, Sat 10:19AM			Middle Harbour Creek and Carroll Creek
Grade:3/6	Length	15km	350m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A mostly flat walk along Middle Harbour Ck downstream to Carroll Ck, then return. Surprisingly pleasant walking for a national park within a big city. Possible swimming. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Garigal NP Limit: 15. View

18 Apr, Sat 7:30AM			The Grose river Big Bend via Faulconbridge point firetrail
Grade:5/6	Length	17km	700m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
On this walk we will follow the Faulconbridge firetrail until about half a kilometre from the point and then we head bush down the ridge to the picturesque Grose River. Time for a swim and lunch before walking back along the river to the well formed Grose River walking track which is then followed back to the starting point. Expect some offtrack walking and a bit of rock hopping along the Grose River. This is a walk for those who want to get away from the maddening crowds and enjoy some mid mountains wilderness along the Grose River. offtrack and rock hopping Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood Limit: 12. View

19 Apr, Sun 7:11AM			The Ultimate Mugii Murum-ban
Grade:5/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park near Airly Mountain and walk up on trail to about GR 249 320 below the cliff line. Traverse under the cliffs south until a pass up at GR 250 314. Walk to Ultimate View and then visit The Citadel. Next, find a way down on the eastern side of Citadel Spur. Walk north east under the cliff line and ascend Ultimate Chute. After spending some time on top of the cliffs to enjoy the views, head north via Genowlan Trig and visit (depending on the available time) the Valley of the Dinosaurs and/or Ultimate Slot. Make our way down via the road network to the cars. About 8 km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

19 Apr, Sun 10:01AM			Visit historic Willandra House
Grade:1/6	Length	4km	40m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Visit historic Willandra House, an 1840s Georgian home, for displays of memorabilia of the Ryde District's history from its origins. Owned and maintained by Ryde City Council, the restored building was opened in 1980 and is home to the Ryde District Historical Society. You can explore the house and its views over the Parramatta River; watch our movie on the district though the years; see our displays; what’s in our Archives, how did your street look in the past?; and purchase RDHS publications. Entry and parking is via Willandra Street. Limit: 6. View

20 Apr, Mon 9:34AM			Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	533m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet at Carrington St bus stop for bus 698 at 09:34. Alight on Evans Lookout Road. Walk along then down Neates Glen. Walk along the Grand Canyon. Up to Evans Lookout. Cliff top walk. Tracks and roads to Blackheath station. Steep, steps, drainage channels Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

20 Apr, Mon 10:00AM			Killara Circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) This walk starts and finishes at Killara station. It visits a number of reserves and parks, including the Henry Seidler Reserve, Swain Gardens and the Seven Little Australians Park. It follows quiet streets, hidden lane ways and some bush tracks which may be slippery, but can be avoided if it's too wet. steps, slippery sections if wet. Location: Killara Map: Killara Limit: 14. View

22 Apr, Wed 9:55AM			Malabar Headland Loop
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Maroubra Surf Club to Malabar via Maroubra Beach and the Western Escarpment Track, then return via the Boora Headland Track. Spectacular ocean views. Bookings only from one week before the date of the walk please. Location: Malabar Headland NP Limit: 15. View

23 Apr, Thu 7:54AM			Royal Coast Track
Grade:4/6	Length	32km	1,097m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) This incredibly scenic walk with spectacular coastal views along cliffs & water’s edge is my favourite. We will pass some world famous attractions along the way - wedding cake rock, eagle rock, bottle 8 pool, palm jungle. We will walk along bush tracks, lots boardwalks, beaches, & some harder & steeper sections. Going home you will be rewarded with an exciting ferry ride. Early start with ferry ride at finish is required. Slippery rocks & surfaces Location: Royal National Park Map: royal coast track Limit: 20. View

24 Apr, Fri 10:15AM			Discovering Sydney Limited Edition
Grade:1/6	Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Walk from Kings Cross to Darlinghurst. Led by the author of The book Exploring Hidden Sydney : Trevor McAlister. Book signing opportunities. This walk would focus on the Battle for Victoria Street, Abe Saffron and the disappearance of Juanita Neilson. After the walk we’ll have a thank you lunch at Kinselas Hotel to thank Trevor coming all the way from Lake Macquarie. Walkers to contribute $5 each towards mr and Mrs McAlister‘s lunch Limit: 15. View

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