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2 Aug, Mon 9:29AM				Glen Rosa
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk footpath and fire trail to the Three Brothers. Visit the place where a flying fox was used to bring produce up from Megalong Valley. Then follow the old Glen Rosa Track. Very rough old track. At some sections, exposure may be felt. Scrambling and wet sections encountered. Location: Medlow Bath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

3 Aug, Tue 9:30AM				Old Argyle Rd
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	425m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) This is a circuit walk along Old Argyle Road into Penrose State Forest.  Circle back through the forest crossing the upper reaches of Paddy’s River to return to Old Argyle Road. Hazards: Rough track, creek crossings need sandals or alternative footwear. Location: Bundanoon Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

6 Aug, Fri				Above the Flying Carpet
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Park at GR 415 150 on Glowworm Tunnel Road. Walk north east, initially on the old firetrail to spot heights 1004 and 1002. Turn north, then east and make our way to the cliff edge at about GR 397 160. From here, commence exploration of this dissected terrain going south. There is much to see and do before we reach the point GR 410 144 above the Flying Carpet. This is likely to be two walks. About 8 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone NP and Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

6 Aug, Fri 8:00AM				Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	10m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) After walking the foreshores for a few hours we will then visit the Australian Maritime Museum to enjoy the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Join us there for lunch before then spending the afternoon looking at some of the other maritime exhibits! Location: Ultimo Limit: 12. View

7 Aug, Sat 8:27AM				Boxvale Track – 40 Foot Falls Track – Mt Alexandria Track
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) The Boxvale Track follows the formation of a historic railway line which makes its way through cuttings, along embankments and through a 84-metre long tunnel on the way to a fabulous lookout above the Nattai River. We will also follow the 40 Foot Track down to the river on the return leg and then back over Mt Alexandra to the finish. Track steep in places. Location: Sounthern Highlands Limit: 15. View

8 Aug, Sun 8:37AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 14
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	150m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Today we walk from Blaxland to Emu Plains. Glenbrook Tunnel, Lennox Bridge The Gatekeepers Cottage, John Whitton Memorial and The Great River Walk are the highlights of the walk. The disused Glenbrook Tunnel is steeped in history. It was used as a secret site for mustard gas storage in World War II and in recent years housed a mushroom farm that one local MP called a "doss house". The Lennox Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Mitchells Pass. It is the oldest stone arch bridge on the Australian mainland. Check this out. Steep and slippery sections. No-touch sign-on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Install Covidsafe app.   Limit: 12. View

9 Aug, Mon 8:25AM				Duck Hole to Sand Hole
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	270m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk to Station St and descend to Duck Hole. Cross over Glenbrook Creek beyond Kanuka Brook and make way down to the Sand Hole. Exit here and follow trail back to Station St and on to Glenbrook. Cross Glenbrook Creek a couple of times. Steep but interesting climb up from Sand Hole. Walking beside Glenbrook Creek is rough going at times. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 16. View

9 Aug, Mon 8:25AM				Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) From the station to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return via Link Track to Campfire Creek. Creek areas can be slippery. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 16. View

10 Aug, Tue 9:30AM				Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	306m	Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
(Fully Booked) The walk follows the Budderoo Fire Trail for 6kms to a locked gate on the right.  Through the gate is a relatively unused fire trail which deteriorates to a single track leading to Gerringong Creek.  Follow the creek along to the falls. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

14-16 Aug, Sat-Mon				Deanes and Rocky Creek Junction Adventure
Grade:6/6		Length	24km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Full-pack walk from Newnes into a camp near the junction of Deanes and Rocky Creeks, then explore with the day pack. The plan for each day is to be advised. About 8 km every day. This promises to be a wild and spectacular adventure. Expect plenty of challenges and amazing scenery. Scrambling and exposure. Mostly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Morgan 89311S and Ben Bullen 89314S View

14 Aug, Sat 7:58AM				Pantoneys crown via the Capertee Valley
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Pantoneys Crown, the easy way! Yes, we will access this impressive mesa via a property in Capertee Valley which is the quickest way to the top via the most direct route, allowing us more time to look around and enjoy this wonderful place. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Limit: 12. View

16 Aug, Mon 8:55AM				Wilson Glen
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Explore various fire trails and tracks into and out of the Glen. Quality of track varies. Some off-track is a possibility. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

17 Aug, Tue 9:30AM				Ahearn’s Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Ahearn's lookout is found by following the beginning of Starlight's Track.  Take a left fork leading to Rocky Waterholes Lookout and just past this junction look for a right turn which meanders along the ridge to Ahearn's lookout.  This gives views over the Nattai with Mt Jellore easily identified.  Return by the same route. Hazards: Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

19 Aug, Thu				Malabar Circuit via Maroubra
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
Sue W.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Coastal walk via Bora and Magic Points along on which will be found epic sandstone cliffs, seasonal whale watching opportunities and swimming spots. Return is via the Western Escarpment track through native heath with coastal views, birdlife and wildflowers. Medium pace. Many steps and some rocky sections on tracks which have been somewhat eroded with recent rain. Location: Malabar Headland NP Limit: 12. View

19 Aug, Thu				Sphinx, Warrimoo and Bobbin Head Tracks
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Sue W.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Loops around Cowan Creek. * It is mandatory to book. * Hazards include viruses. Bad weather Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Limit: 10. View

20 Aug, Fri				Ravines of Kangaroo Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Park the cars at GR 332 062, near spot height 1110. Walk north north west, then west to GR 323 070, near spot height 1066. Continue underneath the cliff line and explore the multiple ravines of Kangaroo Creek, going south, until about GR 330 062. Re-connect with the vehicles. About 8 km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

21 Aug, Sat 8:57AM				Old Baldy and Skywalker Traverse
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) High above the Newnes Campground is Old Baldy, a massive set of cliffs named by rock climbers and within its rocky face is the Skywalker Traverse, along a series of ledges and overhangs. This is a great walk and not that difficult although it does entail some scrambling, mainly off-track walking, but certainly worth it. Rock scrambling. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S View

21 Aug, Sat 9:30AM				Waterfall to Wattamolla
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	300m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
(NEW!!!) (Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Waterfall Station - Couranga Track - Wallumarra Track - Curra Moors Track - Coast Track - Wattamolla. A great one way walk across Royal with a variety of vegetation and scenery. Not too long either. Car shuffle involved. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Royal National Park Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 15. View

22 Aug, Sun 8:50AM				Harbour to Hawkesbury warm up walk: Cremorne to Balmoral/The Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(Postponed) What makes the Cremorne to Balmoral walk unique is that even though the city skyline is just a couple of kilometres away, you feel like you are miles from any city while walking here. Over the course of the walk you will come across The pristine bushland of Sydney Harbour National Park An abundance of spectacular views of the harbour An old Naval Base Tiny harbour beaches where you can take a swim A nude beach Several cafes and restaurants at Chowder Bay The Sydney Harbour Marine Institute where you can learn more about the Harbour If the tide is low when we finish at Balmoral, we may extend to The Spit along the waterfront. In that case, the walk will be 17 km. Limit: 12. View

22 Aug, Sun				Royal NP West to East
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) West to east traverse of the Royal – Loftus, Audley, Winifred Falls, Anice Falls, Maianbar, Cabbage Tree Basin, Bonnie Vale, Bundeena. Return by ferry and train. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers – combined limit applies. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 12. View

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