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30 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Penang & Baldy Billy Peaks (#806)
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Grade:4/6		Length	8km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Neil O.
(Updated Details) Two separate walks to two peaks in different areas of the beautiful Guula Ngurra NP, with a minor car shuffle. The Baldy Billy Peak walking track is an out-and-back walk with spectacular views from the summit down into the Wollondilly valley below. The Mt Penang loop walk follows a pleasant, well-formed track up to the summit of Mt Penang with its panoramic views. Steep climbs & descents, uneven surfaces, unfenced cliff edges, slippery in places (walking poles recommended). Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

7 May, Tue 9:00AM				McPhails Fire Trail (#130)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) David W.
McPhails Fire Trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley.  The Pipeline Lookout is an excellent morning tea stop before descending through rainforest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley. Hazards: Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent. Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

7 May, Tue 7:14AM				Sydney: Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401)
Fully inside Mosman Municipal Council
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B
(Fully Booked) 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. Limit: 20. View

10 May, Fri 9:00AM				Tallowa Dam to Yurunga creek return
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Jerry
Meet where the Kangaroo river and Shoalhaven rivers meet. We paddle up kangaroo river and pass Bundanoon creek. At Beehive point we turn into Yurunga creek. Here we explore the old road that once lead from the southern highlands to Nowra and desppares under water to resurface on the other side. Will explore Yurunga creek. Return to our lunch spot across from Beehave point. Return to Talloowa Dam. Deep water. dead trees and tree stumps in the water. Location: Southern highlands Limit: 12. View

14 May, Tue 9:30AM				Buchanan’s & Elmsere 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 Buchanan's Lookout.  Optional opportunity to continue to Elsmere Lookout.  Enjoy the beautiful view while having lunch and return by the same route. Rough track, slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon) Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

16 May, Thu 8:25AM				Three Peaks walk, Southern Highlands
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Jerry
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Tour de Bowral 3 Peaks Circuit, a classic. You will enjoy the autumn colours in the villages of Bowral, Mittagong & Welby. Views from Mt Gibraltar, Mt Alexandra and Mt Gibbergunyah. Rough tracks, unfenced cliff edges, slippery rocks, creek crossings, wineries. Location: Southern highlands Limit: 12. View

21 May, Tue 9:30AM				Spring Hill Fire Trail (#725)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
An attractive, undulating (sometimes steep) walk meandering through interesting rocky outcrops with glimpses of Mt Jellore across the valley, culminating with a spectacular view of the Nattai Valley. Walking pole(s) advised for some steep, loose sections of the fire trail. Hazards: Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Limit: 20. View

28 May, Tue 9:30AM				The Joan Lowe Memorial Walk – Mt Gibraltar (#xJL010)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 10731
In memory of our Joan Lowe, we will celebrate her birthday by traversing parts of the Gib and taking in some of the special and lesser known lookouts that Joan loved so much. Some steep steps and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Gibraltar NR Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

4 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Beehive Point (#140)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
From the end of Jack's Corner Road follow Griffins Fire Trail to a track to the left.  Follow this through the forest to a steep descent to the main dirt road leading to Beehive Point on Lake Yarrunga.  This is a lovely picnic area and chance for a swim.  Return by the main dirt road. Hazards: Rough track and some steep sections both up and down. Location: Morton NP (Kangaroo Valley) Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

11 Jun, Tue 9:00AM				Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls (#340)
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	306m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mark P.
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. If time permits we will take a short detour to the hidden chimney. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Budderoo NP (Jamberoo Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

18 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Belangalo Infinity LO Loop (#820)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	280m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith W
A fairly flat walk that uses combination of fire trail, track and off track to take you through lovely forest and to some spectacular gorge views. Hazards: Off track navigation. Unfenced cliffs.  Location: Belangalo SF Map: Canyon Leigh 8928-4N Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

20 Jun, Thu 9:26AM				Bungonia Gorge Slot Canyon via Red Track
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	608m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Jerry
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A short but challenging circular walk/climb that involves a steep, slippery descent and ascent. Only for fit walkers as hard navigation over/under boulders and rocks. The highlight of this adventure is finding your way through these boulders and rocks and the canyon. Steep, slippery, bolder climbing, off-track, heat, exhaustion. Limit: 8. View

25 Jun, Tue 9:00AM				Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge (#940)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
Medium walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool. Matilda track to lookout for lunch.  Optional HARD walk for extension down Rosie's Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge. Limit 12 for the optional gorge extension. Hazards: Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Location: Potholes Reserve Tahmoor Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View

2 Jul, Tue 9:00AM				Wombat Hill Lookout, Yarrunga Trig & Rebecca’s View (#660)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
The walk begins at Meryla Pass in Morton NP.  From the locked gate continue on the Fire Trail along the ridge.  The first section is a fairly steep fire trail but flattens out and then follows along a track.There are several viewpoints which look towards Mt Carrialoo, Crankey's Creek and Lake Yarrunga until reaching the end of the track overlooking Wombat Hill.  If conditions are suitable we push through on a less defined track to Yarrunga Trig for great views down to the jnct of Yarrunga Creek & Kangaroo R. On the return there is an optional trail leading to Rebecca's View over Sandy's Creek on the other side of the ridge. Hazards: Rough track and unfenced cliffs. Off track for extension to the trig. Location: Morton NP (Mossvale) Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

9 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Lake Alexandra to Boxvale via 40’ Falls. (#050)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Barbara B.
The track follows the Nattai River from the lake to Nattai Creek where the track to the falls leaves the main track and follows the Nattai Creek track to the falls.  From the Falls a steep climb leads to the Boxvale track. (Requires car shuffle.) Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, creek crossing and steep steps. Location: Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong) Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

16 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Old Bullock Track & Macquarie Rivulet Circuit (#530
Fully inside Shellharbour City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Paul O
From the bottom of Macquarie Pass follow an old bullock track up to Clover Hill Rd.  Turn down a Canyoners Track to Macquarie Rivulet and follow back to The Cascades car park. Hazards: Slippery, steep, off track, scrambling on narrow rough track. Can be quite muddy in places. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

18 Jul, Thu 8:00AM				Tahmoor Gorge to Maldon (#950)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Traverse a section of Tahmoor Gorge along Bargo River from the bottom of Sally's Pass to the junction of  Nepean River. From the junction we will pick our way down the Nepean to Maldon. Will require car shuffle. NOTE: If we can't pick our way through to Maldon then we will backtrack to start. Partly unexplored so will need to be agile. Possible need to swim/float a section. Some cliffs and slippery rocks. Location: Bargo & Nepean R Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 8. View

23 Jul, Tue 9:00AM				Brown Mountain & Red Rocks (#160)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	420m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue G.
Red Rocks & Brown Mtn are on the top of Mt Cambewarra. A rough fire trail leads out to a trig point overlooking Kangaroo Valley.  On the return, a side track leads out to Brown Mountain lookout for views over the south coast.  Aboriginal rubbings are seen on both tracks. Hazards: Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, slippery after rain. Location: Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve Map: Berry 9028-3N Limit: 20. View

23 Jul, Tue 7:14AM				Spit to Manly (#S500
Passes through 2 LGA's. Northern Beaches Council Mosman Municipal Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
A scenic walk through bush and coast with lovely views of Middle Harbour and Sydney Harbour.   Quite a few steep steps and descent to Manly.   Hurried pace in order to catch the 4pm train home.  A lovely walk in the middle of suburbia. Hazards: Even walk, few rocks and up and down bush track. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 20. View

30 Jul, Tue 9:00AM				Buxton Ave to Blue Gum Forest (#909)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	80m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
Starting from Buxton Ave on the edge of Nattai NP, we follow a short distance on fire trails to pick up a track that leads us down to the Blue Forest in Thirlmere Lakes NP. Generally downhill with a total descent of 200m. Car shuffle required. Hazards: Uneven and possibly slippery track in places. Mostly downhill. Location: Nattai NP & Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View

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