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4 Oct, Sat 10:00AM				Fortress Ridge
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	260m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Beautiful walking through mountain heathland along Fortress Ridge with spectacular Blue Mountains scenery. We also visit Dr. Dark's Cave. Joint walk with Bush Club.   Some steep scrambling and off-track. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 1:25 000 Limit: 15. View

4 Oct, Sat 7:30AM				Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass via the Grose river
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	550m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of my very favourite walks in the Blue Mountains as its comprises so many wonderful aspects in a single trip. First there is the series of spectacular waterfalls as we descend Victoria creek down to the Grose River at Burra Korain flat. Then there is the abundance of wildflowers at this time of the year all along the route including a huge amount of waratahs as we ascend the ridge up to Pierces Pass. Add to this some wonderful swimming holes along the Grose river along the way. All in all a walk not to be missed. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: mt.wilson Limit: 20. View

5 Oct, Sun 8:30AM				Wondabyne station~Pindars Cave and return
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the best walks for wildflowers in the Sydney region is this delightful trip to Pindars Cave which is an enormous overhang not all that far from Wondabyne station. Expect multitudes of blooms along the way including some superb sprays of the Sydney rock orchid. Transport is via train as Wondaybyne is the only railway station in NSW not reachable by road. Location: brisbane waters national park Limit: 20. View

6 Oct, Mon 9:03AM				Bedford Creek Pools
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Victor Falls, Terrace Falls, Willawong Pool, Bedford Pool and Lestor Pool. Return to Hazelbrook Station. Creek crossings could involve wading, as stepping stones tend to be slippery at Bedford Pool. Some off track. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katooma and Jamison Limit: 20. View

8 Oct, Wed 10:10AM				Mt Annan Botanic Gardens
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
69581
A mostly well paved walk of Mt Annan Botanic Gardens incorporating a number of different tracks throughout the garden:- Central Valley, Mt Annan Summit, Woodland and Annan Creek tracks. The walk will be from the Narellan Rd Main Entrance and return there to get a bus back to Macarthur Station. Not much shade. Location: South Western Sydney Limit: 15. View

8 Oct, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get-together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None. Location: Emu Plains View

10 Oct, Fri 9:00AM				Spring wonder walk 10: Lisgar garden
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Today we explore Hornsby and Normanhurst including Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. After visiting the gardens, we'll continue via bush tracks and streets to Normanhurst. Optional lunch at Hornsby RSL club after the walk. Stairs and slippery sections. Location: Hornsby Limit: 15. View

11 Oct, Sat 8:00AM				Cowan station~Jerusalem Bay~Taffys Rock and return
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the reasons I want to do this walk is because of the bountiful displays of wildflowers you encounter on the track at this time of the year in the height of Spring. Last time I ventured along this trail the wildflowers were breathtaking and I see no reason to believe this time it will be any different! Expect lots of stops along the way to photograph the blooms and the spectacular scenery around Jerusalem Bay and on the wonderful Taffys Rock. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Limit: 20. View

11 Oct, Sat 10:25AM				Green Square to Ozharvest
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(Date Changed) We meet near the Library at Green Square and walk to Waterloo Metro Station. This area has undergone amazing changes since colonisation. There are numerous story boards detailing many of these . We visit OZHarvest off Waterloo street and have the option to purchase lunch or at least coffee at their cafe. At Waterloo Metro, members have the option of finishing and heading home OR taking the Metro to Central and using the Airport line to Wolli Creek. There is a walk/cycle track from Wolli Creek to T1 Departure level at KSA. There are other coffee and eating opportunities at KSA. Some may like to spend time plane spotting before heading home either by retracing steps to Wolli Creek or catching the Airport Shuttle Bus to the Domestic Terminal and then a Metro Bus to Mascot Station. Some may choose to use the International Airport Station to return to Central and beyond. The station access fee is about $18 with a Gold Opal Card. Using Wolli Creek avoids that fee. Distance: varies depending on options chosen: 5km to about 12 Km. Grade: 2 - with minor climbs and descents. Walking is on footpaths and walk/cycle paths. Either bring food or purchase. Do carry water and avoid dehydration. Don't drink too much water however. I have a personal story on dehydration which I will relate if walkers are interested. cyclists on shared paths, road crossings and trip hazards. Limit: 10. View

12 Oct, Sun 7:01AM				Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park on Sunnyside Ridge Road at GR 386 069 and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave and Pinch Point Circle along the way. Move south east and out towards Carne Creek, then climb out on a tributary and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

13 Oct, Mon 9:49AM				Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	533m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet outside the Carrington hotel bus stop 698 to Blackheath. The bus leaves at 9:49. Alight at Evans Lookout road. Walk along the road to Neates Glen. Descend, walk along the creek and Up. Cliff top walk and Breaside walk to finish at Blackheath station. Great views when clear. Steep descent and ascent. Rough, slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

15-23 Oct, Wed (16:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM)				Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	50km	2,200m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
A repeat of last year's walk which was just awesome; one of the very best in Kosciuszko area.  Email for an information pack about the walk. A six-night full pack walk involving Daveys Hut, Kidmans Hut, and Mawsons Hut. Exact details will be determined by weather and other factors. We camp near these huts but not in them so everyone must be fully equipped for the variety of conditions in the area which can be very variable. We stay at ski lodge in Jindabyne for a night on either side of the walk with our regular BBQ overlooking the lake. We need some suitable cars in order to access the start of the walk. Always a pleasure walking in Kosciuszko area and this walk has everything: magnificent scenery; lovely bush; great campsites; and some challenging walking.  Not to be missed! Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 8. View

15 Oct, Wed 9:50AM				Maroubra to Bondi Sculptures by the Sea
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	50m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Maroubra Beach to Bondi via Coogee, Clovelly, Bronte and Tamarama. From Tamarama to Bondi walk at your own pace looking at the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. Location: Eastern Suburbs Coastal walkway Limit: 15. View

17 Oct, Fri 10:07AM				Spring wonder walk 11: Wentworth falls lake circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT Start with a coffee at the famous German bakery, Then walk to Wentworth Falls lake. The circuit around the lake shows you the serene beauty of the lake. Admire the water birds, sculptures and the flora...Maples, tea trees, grevillea ( specific to this area), isopogan, sun Orchid, wild strawberries, tree ferns, and of course Waratahs and rhododendrons flowering in October. There are more species unknown to the leader. Botanists are invited to join the walk to enrich our knowledge. If you are lucky, you will see redbellied snakes. On return to the station, you can treat yourself with the famous pastries at the German bakery. Limit: 10. View

18 Oct, Sat 8:30AM				Megalong creek~Coxs River~6 foot track
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Come along and explore a part of the Blue Mountains that few people have seen, but which ironically is not far off the beaten track! Megalong Creek is a water lovers paradise with so many gorgeous pools, cascades and waterfalls of sculptured granite to savour and photograph. We will follow the creek down to its junction with the Coxs River and Bowenfels bridge. If the weather is warm its a perfect place for a swim along these 2 watercourses so bring your cossies. rock hopping down the creek Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Hampton Limit: 12. View

18 Oct, Sat 9:03AM				Yunnan sightseeing tour 18/10/25 to 3/11/25
Grade:2/6		Length	15km	3,200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
I am leading a 15 days sightseeing tour to Yunnan, one of the most beautiful & colourful provinces of China for my non profit community Chinese association. We will travel from Tiger Leaping Gorge overlooking the mighty Yangtze River & Shangrila in the north to the famous tea growing mountains bordering Myanmar. Very colourful ethnic groups, traditions, customs & foods. (See YouTube - Little Chinese Everywhere). All inclusive cost -around A $4,000. Three excellent meals daily.Transport by comfortable coaches & high speed rail. Hotels- 4 stars. If interested please contact me. 3200m - height sickness. Must be healthy & fit Location: China Map: yunan, china Limit: 20. View

20 Oct, Mon 9:25AM				Federal Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	560m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Katoomba Falls Reserve. Descend the Furber Steps. Take the Federal Pass towards Scenic World. Walk across the landslide. Further on, we will look for the entrance to the Mount Rennie Tunnel. This tunnel was dug through to the other side of Narrow Neck. Return the same way. Plenty of steps. Steep, rough sections. Muddy sections possible. Location: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

22 Oct, Wed 7:40AM				Cowan to Berowra
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	800m	Sydney Branch
30102
(NEW!!!) This is one of the most challenging sections of the Great North Walk, passing Berowra Waters ferry, with steep, uneven ascents and descents.The walk starts down a firetrail, with some interesting sandstone caves and overhangs, then descends into a valley before crossing Joe Crafts Creek. Some fairly steep sections have iron rungs to assist with the descent to Berowra Waters. We follow the creek then start climbing on steps hewn into the sandstone, to a firetrail and there’s a short break and photo-stop at the Naa Badu Lookout before completing the long, steady ascent to Berowra Station. More suitable for regular, fit walkers, especially now that warmer weather is here. Bring plenty of water. Joint walk with Bush Club. Uneven, rocky tracks, muddy after rain. Steep ascents/descents requiring stamina and balance. Very good fitness needed: Cumulative 880m ascent/510m descent. It is Grade 3+ Limit: 15. View

22 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Manly to Dee Why
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk coastal path from Manly to Dee Why. Beach walking, street walking, along promenades and some bush tracks. Great ocean views. A couple of steep climbs. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please.   Location: Northern Beaches Limit: 15. View

24 Oct, Fri 9:30AM				Ashfield Historic Walk & Jacaranda
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: LYNNE HEWITT Next in our series of suburban local history walks Ashfield local Lynne will be showing us around the streets and laneways of Ashfield. From magnificent mansions, humble workers cottages and heritage listed 1960s apartment blocks we will hear about the history of this vibrant and interesting suburb. Option to have lunch after the walk in one of Ashfield’s many dumpling restaurants. Limit: 10. View

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