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24 Apr, Fri 10:15AM				Discovering Sydney Limited Edition
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) 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. 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. Limit: 14. View

26 Apr, Sun 8:00AM				Vincentia to Hyams Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Jon and Elaine
(NEW!!!) An easy walk along the Jervis Bay coastline including the White Sands walk. Grade: 2/3. Distance: 10km (shorter options). Track connects some of the most beautiful beaches, including the famous Hyams Beach and the lovely Greenfield Beach. Wander through shady bushland full of scribbly gums before the path opens up to brilliant white sand and turquoise water. This is a gorgeous walk on a clear path and includes the Scribbly Gum track. Bring morning tea and lunch. Tree roots, uneven in places Location: Jervis Bay Limit: 20. View

27 Apr, Mon 9:22AM				Leura Lone Pine to Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Possibly Anzac public holiday. From Leura station walk down to the Lone Pine. Track to Fairy Dell and the Pool of Siloam. Up to Golf Links lookout. Road to the Fairmont. Tracks to Lillian's Bridge, Edinburgh Castle Rock, Nature Track and finish at Wentworth Falls station. Steep, steps, water crossing, roads, tree roots Location: Blue Mountains Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

28 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				SHTue: Mt Jellore at Jellore NP [Gr:4 D:9 A:400] #SH730
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
(NEW!!!) A fairly short but steep climb to Mt Jellore. Access to the start of this walk requires passing through private land and locked gates. Permission and access has been granted by the landowners on this occasion. Steep climb outward bound and steep descent on return. Loose rocks Location: Jellore NP Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

29 Apr, Wed 9:00AM				Kangaroo River Nature Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	4.5km		Milton Branch
Jon and Elaine
(NEW!!!) Peaceful stroll along the bank of the creek. Grade: 2/3. Beginning at the museum we follow the path along a cliff-lined stretch of the Kangaroo River’s northern banks. See the pools of Nelson’s Creek and head up to see the beautiful moss garden before heading back towards the museum. Bring morning tea and lunch - explore the folk museum if you wish. (small entry fee) Limit: 20. View

1 May, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney 16: Lapstone to Glenbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	320m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) 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: Philip Wright Limit: 10. View

2 May, Sat 6:15AM				Point Green and Wolgan Falls
Grade:5/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. We will visit Point Green and the Wolgan Falls, starting and finishing on Sunnyside Ridge Road. About 9 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

4 May, Mon 9:35AM				Colliers Causeway
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) This is not an easy walk. Walls Ledge, Colliers Causeway, Porters Pass. Old tracks, creek crossings, scrambling, muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katooma Limit: 20. View

5 May, Tue 9:30AM				SHTue: Mt Penang & Baldy Billy Peaks at Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) [Gr:4 D:8 A:250] #SH806
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Neil O.
(NEW!!!) Two separate walks to two peaks in different areas of the beautiful Guula Ngurra NP, with a minor car shuffle. The Mt Penang loop walk follows a pleasant, well-formed track up to the summit of Mt Penang with its panoramic views. The track winds steadily uphill with a short, steep climb at the end. The Baldy Billy Peak walking track is an out-and-back walk to another summit with spectacular views down into the Wollondilly R valley below. After an initial short but very steep descent we cross a pretty, wide valley floor and then start the slow, steady climb to the summit of Baldy Billy Peak and then return along the same route. Steep climbs & descents, uneven surfaces, indistinct track in places, unfenced cliff edges, slippery in places (walking poles recommended). Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

7 May, 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
(Date Changed) 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

8 May, Fri 9:30AM				Artarmon station to North Sydney
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) LEADER: Heather Lakiss: RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Artarmon to North Sydney walk. This is the report from a previous walk: Immediately upon exiting Artarmon Station a bush track hugged the railway line and led to a clearing where gigantic carved gumnuts idly lay. At Hallstrom park beautiful sandstone sculptures of animals paid homage to Hallstrom’s involvement in Taronga Zoo. Nearby Walter Burley Griffin’s Incinerator had been recycled - into a cafe and a gallery. Heather recited poetry at Henry Lawson’s Cafe before we continued to Tunks Park for morning tea. A delightful finale was St. Thomas Rest Park, an historic cemetery. St. Leonards Park for lunch then home via the Metro. Limit: 10. View

10 May, Sun 8:00AM				Mothers Day Treat – Walk Didthul (Pigeon House Mountain)
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	500m	Milton Branch
32009
(NEW!!!) A steep but rewarding walk with views of the district. By starting early we hope to avoid the crowds. The steepest section is now a gentler zig-zag. There are great views from the peak in all directions making the climb worthwhile. We will take a short break on the way up and then have a more extensive break just below the peak on the way down – celebrating all mothers. Bring your own cup and some extra water and the leader will provide hot drinks. Morning tea to share would be great. Lunch back at the cars. Limit:12 - preference given to Mothers, new members and those who have never been to Pigeon House before. A series of ladders at the top with railings and resting platforms, plenty of encouragement for those queasy with heights. Location: Morton NP Limit: 12. View

11 May, Mon 8:50AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	275m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) From Faulconbridge station St Georges Crescent and Shirlow to Hillcrest Road. Tracks to Adeline Park. Trail and track down to Burgessiana Forest. Up to Grose Road and Chapman Parade. Pass Norman Lindsay gallery to Lindsay Road. Bush track to Springwood Creek. Tracks back to Springwood station. Steep, rough, roads, slippery Location: North Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

12 May, Tue 9:00AM				Bendalong Coastline
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Maureen & David C
(NEW!!!) A walk mainly on beaches and tracks overlooking the water. Visit some of Bendalong’s unspoilt beaches and see the seals. Continue to Green Island, off Cunjurong Point and walk around it if the tide is favourable. Return to the start, with more coastal views en route, for afternoon tea. Some beaches and rocky headlands. View

12 May, Tue 7:03AM				SHTue: Coogee Beach to Malabar Beach at Sydney [Gr:3 D:10] #SHS107
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked) Train to Central. Bus from Central to Coogee Beach. Coastal walk with a bit of road and bush walking. Bus and light rail from Malabar back to Central. NOTE: (Changed itinerary) Bring your Opal Card Limit: 20. View

13 May, Wed 11:30AM				Lunch
					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'Donoghue's Irish Pub, Emu Plains. Location: Emul Plains View

14 May, Thu 8:30AM				Tour de Bowral 3 Peaks Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Sue M.
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will enjoy the Autumn colours in the villages of Bowral, Mittagong & Welby and the views from the summits of Mt Gibraltar, Mt Alexandra & Mt Gibbergunyah (90 Acre Hill). Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions. Location: Bowral & Mittagong Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 10. View

15 May, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 17: Parramatta part 2
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) 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: Steve Ringbauer Limit: 10. View

15-18 May, Fri (07:19AM)-Mon (17:00PM)				Lee Fortress and Tal Tal Range
Grade:6/6		Length	30km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) A 4-day pack walk. Park at Benjang Gap, walk up Lee Creek till Lost Chord Ravine, GR 327 904, about 5 km, and establish a camp. We will stay at this camp for two nights and do two day-walks in this very complex and spectacular area. This part is partly exploratory. It is fully exploratory from here on. On Day 3, we will strike the camp and find a way up through the cliffs to the north west and to the pagoda-studded tops. After establishing a camp at around GR 335 910, we will explore the ravine to the north with day packs only. The aim will be also to find water. On Day 4, we will traverse the Tal Tal Range northwards till GR 321 930 or GR 310 941, where I expect to find passes back down to Lee Creek and the vehicles. About 30 km. Mostly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Talooby 89324N Limit: 8. View

17 May, Sun 9:00AM				Eurobodalla: Maloneys Beach to North Head lookout [Gr:2/3 D:12]
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Branch
Jos - Eurobodalla
(NEW!!!) Grade 2/3: Medium Walk Distance: ~12 km Walk along coastal headlands and North Head beach to North Head lookout in Murramarang NP. Incredible views from cliffs and the lookout and twisted spotted gums. Bring 2 litres water, morning tea, lunch and rain gear if needed. Meet at Maloneys Beach carpark below the steep stairs (north end of beach) try and come 15 minutes early to sign on etc. Location: Murramarang NP Limit: 20. View

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