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14 May, Wed 9:06AM			Helensburgh walk and lunch at Tradies
Grade:3/6	Length	12km		Sydney Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Jenny R.
Walk into Garawarra State Conservation Area. From the station we explore the western side of Helensburgh township to Cawleys Trail and return to station. (approx 6kms and drop out point if you don’t want to come to the Tradies.) We will be surrounded by beautiful bushland. Then we follow the Ridge Trail (recently graded) to Fletchers Trail and on to the Helensburgh Tradies for lunch, where there is a selection of Seniors’ lunch specials. We will walk back to the station (or bus). Please let me know if you are coming for lunch. It’s an easy walk with a bit of rough tack, a few steps and up hills. Leader will meet you at Helensburgh Station. Bookings only from one week of date of walk please by email or text. Limit: 12. View

15 May, Thu 8:30AM			Three Peaks (#080)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6	Length	20km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Sue M.
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Tour de Bowral 3 Peaks circuit. 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: 12. View

19 Jun, Thu 8:30AM			Bungonia Gorge Slot Canyon via White & Red Track (#855)
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Grade:5/6	Length	8km	608m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) (Will be lead by Jim Allman) A short but challenging walk that involves a steep ascent and descent. This is a challenging circular walk/climb. Only for fit walkers as hard navigation over/under boulders and rocks. The highlight of this walk is finding a passage through the boulders as we pick our way through the slot canyon. Very steep descent and ascent. Steep, slippery boulder climbing in the gorge. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Bungonia 8828-2N Limit: 10. View

17 Jul, Thu 7:00AM			Saddleback Mt to Barren Grounds via Hoddles Track (#335)
Fully inside The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:5/6	Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From the top of Saddleback Mountain we will take Hoddles Track to the top of Barren Grounds. From there we will navigate towards Griffins Trail to the Barren Grounds car park. Requires a car shuffle. Hazards: Rough track, very steep descents and ascents, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Some off track. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 8. View

18 Sep, Thu			Missingham Steps, Stevos Track, Carrington Falls Circuit
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:5/6	Length	15km	480m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Maureen.F
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circular walk: from Carrington Falls car park we follow Stevo's Track steeply down to the Kangaroo River for lunch. After crossing the river, we climb up the rough track via Missingham Steps and once on top we follow the management trail back to the car park. Steep off-track walking, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions. Location: Carrington Falls - Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 10. View