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2 Sep, Tue 9:00AM				Buxton Ave to Little River Cascades via Dobsons Cave (#900)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wollondilly Shire Council Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
A circular walk taking in a number of spectacular parts of Little River and including Dobson's Cave. There will be a couple of opportunities for a swim in some gorgeous water holes so bring your cossies. For the weary, the walk can be shortened by 2km by ending at Boundary Rd jnct.   Some off track. A short but steep climb at the end of the walk.  Unfenced cliffs. Location: Bargo SCR (Buxton) Map: Picton 9029-4S Bargo 9029-3N Limit: 20. View

9 Sep, Tue 9:00AM				Mt Kembla Summit & Ring Track (#410)
Fully inside Wollongong City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 69870
Summiting Mt Kembla and the ring track that circles Mt Kembla provides wonderful views over the Illawarra Coast. Very steep track and some road walking. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

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.
(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

23 Sep, Tue 7:03AM				Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401)
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B
(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.
Ahearns 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

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.
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. 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.
The 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

13-17 Oct, Mon (07:30AM)-Fri (17:00PM)				WA – Bibbulmun Track
Grade:4/6					Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
(NEW!!!) (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				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.
(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

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

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
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

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

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) Mike M
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

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