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21 May, Sat 9:01AM				Old Baldy and Skywalker Traverse
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
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, a long 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. Intending walkers should be fully vaxxinated. Rock scrambling and off-track. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and mt.morgan View

28 May, Sat 8:30AM				Rigby Hill – Hungerfords Gully – Walls Lookout – Wongarra Gully – Wongarra Hill
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A walk of discovery and mostly off-track, exploring the interesting and dramatic landscape of these cliff lines, small creeks and ravines high above the Grose Valley. The distance isn't very far but this is not an area you can travel in a speedy manner as there's so much to see along the way, including some very impressive pagodas. Intending walkers should be fully vaxxinated. Rock scrambling and mostly off-track walking so expect some bush bashing. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

4 Jun, Sat 8:02AM				The Ultimate slot – Valley of the Kings – The Sphinx – See Saw Point – Genowlan Trig
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
We will venture deep within the Mugii Murum Ban Conservation area to sample some of its most incredible and attractive features on this circuit walk. Expect to be blown out by the beauty of this region! Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

11 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Donkey Mountain
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Donkey mountain has been closed since 2019 and im keen to go back and see how the area has recovered after the disastrous bush fires of that year and if places like the green room are still in reasonable condition. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

12 Jun, Sun 9:00AM				The Citadel and the ultimate traverse
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Mugii Murum Ban has so many attractions its hard to single out a particular one but I think this is definitely in the top ten, as this walk has superlative views, lots of rock scrambling, amazing slots and myriad places of interest to excite the intrepid bushwalker! In short you certainly won't be disappointed! Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

18 Jun, Sat 8:01AM				The caves of Carne Creek and Pyramid Rocks
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Above Carne Creek are a series of spectacular caves, Weather, Rain, Gemini, Micheangelo and Twin Arch to name a few, and they are all worth visiting. Below these via the aptly named Miracle Slot are outcrops of superb pagodas, the Pyramid Rocks also worth exploring. This isn't a long trip distance wise but it will excite and delight you! Rock scrambling and off-track. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

25 Jun, Sat 8:01AM				Sunnyside canyon and the Acoustic Chamber
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
On this walk we enter a world of great beauty as Sunnyside creek /canyon is followed and explored. One of the highlights is the enormous Acoustic chamber but there are plenty more too, including dramatic cliff lines, overhang and various lookout points. So bring along your sense of adventure and you won't be disappointed! Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Rock scrambling. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

2 Jul, Sat 8:30AM				Koopartoo Point – Koopartoo Gully
Grade:5/6		Length	6km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Towering above the Wolgan Valley is the impressive Koopartoo Point and on this walk we will access it via a ramp and then a bench that follows the clifflines along to Koopartoo Ravine. Needless to say the views from the top are incredible with Donkey Mountain and many of the local peaks clearly in sight. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 15. View

9 Jul, Sat 8:30AM				The pagoda Maze circuit
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
From Moffitts Trail we will enter a world of ridges filled with pagodas of all descriptions and wonder at the superlative views along the Mercury Ridge towards Pantoneys Crown and beyond, before heading past the amazing Tarpien Rock and then the highlight of the walk the Pagoda maze. So bring your rock scrambling attitude and come along for what will be a very interesting walk indeed. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

16 Jul, Sat 8:28AM				Gladstone Pass – Lindemans Pass – Copeland Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	650m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
3 superb passes in 1 day with plenty of waterfalls to enjoy, as well as all those wonderful vistas to take in along the way. The rainforest in Gladstone Pass is particularly attractive and photographers should have a field day. Rock scrambling and very steep track in parts with some ropes to help pull you up Copeland Pass. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S View

23 Jul, Sat 8:01AM				The indigenous art caves of Kangaroo Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Within the upper reaches of Kangaroo Creek are well hidden galleries of Aboriginal art scattered over several large overhangs. On this walk I plan to search out as many as I can find, as well as enjoying this interesting and at times challenging area to walk in and explore. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

6 Aug, Sat 7:28AM				Little Wobby beach – Mt Wondabyne – Thommos Loop – Kariong Brook – Wondabyne Station
Grade:4/6		Length	18km	600m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
At this time of the year the flowers will be almost out in full bloom and this is one area where the blooms really are spectacular, as are the many fine views along the way, including Kariong brook and from the Highway Ridge trail over the Hawkesbury River. Steep track sections in parts. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Gosford 91312S, Broken Bay 91301N, and Gunderman 91313S View

13 Aug, Sat 8:29AM				Stanwell Park Station to Helensburgh Station
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
We will travel via the Clifftop, Burgh and various other tracks that will take you some places you might have never ventured before along little used routes,such as the Old Otford Tunnel but also to better known ones too! Expect a variety of habitats, lookouts and places of interest.Bring a torch for the Otford Tunnel section. Slippery rocks. Location: Royal National Park View

27 Aug, Sat 8:32AM				Grass trees circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk has a significant side trip involved, with a visit to an important Aboriginal art site along the way which is fascinating and thought-provoking! Also expect some wonderful views, a variety of habitats and hopefully some wildlife.With the advent of Spring youll be thrilled by the abundance of wildflowers on this trip,yet another reason to attend! Steep track in parts. Location: Dharug NP Map: Gunderman 91313S View

3 Sep, Sat 8:00AM				Pippas Pass – Blaxland
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	600m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Pippas Pass - Bullant Track - Bunyan Lookout - Glenbrook Creek - Sharks Head Cave - Lost World Lookout - Blaxland. A walk to take in a number of spectacular lookouts, fascinating overhang caves, some loverly creek walking and lots of other places of interest to keep the avid bushwalker happy! With the approach of Spring this walk will be full of colourful blooms all along the way. Steep tracks in places. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

15-29 Oct, Sat (09:00AM)-Sat (14:00PM)				The Bibbulmun Track: Walpole to Albany
Grade:3/6		Length	180km		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) On this trip we will experience the best that the Bibbulmun Track has to offer in Western Australia. From the small township of Walpole, we will travel along a series of good tracks through the towering Tingle forests, colourful heathlands, beautiful beaches, granite peaks and through the towns of Peaceful Bay and Denmark where new supplies can be purchased, allowing for lighter packs. The tracks are well marked and make for easy walking. Halfway through the walk we will have a rest day in Denmark. At each campsite there is a hut which can be used as well as water supply, toilets and tables so this is hardly roughing it! The wildflowers at this time of the year are outstanding and you can expect to also see a fair amount of wildlife including seals, quokkas, wallabies and numerous birds to name a few. In short, this is a fabulous walk and one not to be missed. Limit: 17. View

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