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16 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Deep Pass Canyon and Split Rock
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Deep Pass Canyon is quite possibly the easiest wet canyon you can do and you can normally manage to stay dry for most of of this trip if you are agile. Even then you'll only normally get wet up to your waist. There are no abseils but there are quite a few places where you need to haul yourself up short length ropes. Along the way you'll encounter many small and stunning waterfalls and cascades where a swim is certainly worthwhile experiencing! Before the canyon we will do a short sidetrip to the impressive Split Rock which has some interesting tunnels within its imposing structure. Rock scrambling and slippery bits. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

23 Dec, Sat 9:00AM				Clovelly Beach Christmas Picnic
					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This will be a good time to catch up with all your bushwalking friends and a chance to share some food and drink, go for a snorkel/swim and relax and enjoy yourselves! View

27-30 Dec, Wed (08:30AM)-Sat (14:00PM)				Wheelers Hut – Derschkos Hut – Mt Jagungal – Round Mt Trackhead
Grade:4/6		Length	50km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk in the Snowies in Summer is always like a breath of fresh air to the soul and body and on this walk we will endeavour to search out those places of beauty along the way from starting point of the Snakey Plain Trail all the way to Round Mountain Trackhead. The literal highlight is a daytrip from our campsite to the top of Mt Jagungal, arguably Kossies most charismatic peak! Also expect a bonanza of Summer blooms and swimming holes worth a dip, to name a few of the delights to be had on this walk. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Jagungal 85251S Limit: 8. View

6 Jan, Sat 7:30AM				Glenbrook Gorge – Portal View Lookout – Tunnel View Lookout – Tunnel View Track – Glenbrook Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Glenbrook Gorge is truly a spectacular place and within its imposing sheer walls is a watercourse of great beauty with many swimmable pools and cascades to savour on a warm summer's sunny day! The last time I did this walk was in August when it was too cold to swim but hopefully we will be able to go for many a dip as we make our way down the gorge. The trip route/plan is  to climb up to Portal Lookout and descend via Tunnel View Track. However, if it's going to be a hot day I'll simply return via the way we came, reversing our way back up the gorge. Rock hopping. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

13 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Kangaroo Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Waterfall Station - Kangaroo Creek - Karloo Pools - Karloo Track - Heathcote Station. Kangaroo Creek is, in my opinion, the most beautiful and wild watercourse in the Royal National Park and is blessed with so many swimmable pools that it makes a perfect walk to do in summer. I plan to swim in a number of these and the hotter it is, the more swimming I'll be doing as we make our way down to Karloo Pool. Rock hopping along the creek on a rough track. Location: Royal National Park Map: Royal National Park Sketch Map Limit: 20. View

20 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Dargans Creek Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Dargans Creek canyon is an excellent relatively easyish canyon for those who have done a few canyons before such as Birrabang as it doesnt have any abseils involved. It does have a few short swims and there is a climb out up a tree with spikes. Of course I'll bring a tape and I'd like people attending to wear a helmet and bring a wetsuit too. I have spare helmets for those needing one.Due to the few short swims,you should bring a PDF if you are not a confident swimmer. scrambling on slippery rocks and a few short swims. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 15. View

26 Jan, Fri 8:00AM				Wollangambe 2 canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Wollangambe 2 is a canyoners delight but without abseils. You'll need a good lilo/surfmat or airbed and a wetsuit and a flotation device is also a good idea. Expect plenty of beautiful canyon sections where you'll paddle and several walk through sections over rocks. People coming should be good at rock scrambling and not afraid of water! Rock scrambling between the pools. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View

27 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				River Caves Canyon and Dargan Arch
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) River Caves Canyon is almost certainly one of the very easiest canyons to do because you barely get wet feet and you have zero abseils or swims. However it is incredibly beautiful and you'll be blown away by its superb sulptured lines! The second part of today's trip is to visit the amazing Dargans Arch which is easy to get to and a place many haven't been to! Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

3 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				The Cascades trail and Clover Hill trail
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is a trip with 2 sections and both are a waterfall lovers paradise with many falls and pools to explore and savour and if you dont mind the chilly water, a great place for a dip or two! I plan to go as far up these 2 watercourses as I can and in the process we will encounter a hellva lot of waterfalls. Rock scrambling/hopping. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Limit: 15. View

24 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Grand Canyon – Cliff Top Track – Braeside walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of those classic Blue Mountains walks which never fails to satisfy with its combination of waterfalls, spectacular views, sections of superb canyon and so much more! Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 20. View

2 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Clifflines to the East of Genowlan Point
Grade:5/6		Length	9km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This will be a spectacular walk along the clifflines to the east of Genowlan Point in the Mugii Murum Ban SCA, exploring the various nooks and crannies and pagodas along the way and topping it off with views of the Suspended Barbican and a visit to the Ultimate Shute. Expect to be amazed and delighted in an area rarely visited. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

9-16 Mar, Sat (08:00AM)-Sat (08:00AM)				Walls of Jerusalem – Lakes route – The Never Never – Overland Track – Pine Valley – Cynthia Bay
Grade:4/6		Length	100km	2,500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) A tough but rewarding walk starting from the spectacular Walls of Jerusalem National Park and then following the very scenic lakes route, passing Ball/Adelaide/Meston/Junction Lakes down to the Never Never which is the link to the Overland Track. Then a side trip to the gorgeous Pine Valley to give us time to explore the Labyrinth and climb The Acropolis before walking out to Cynthia Bay or alternatively getting the ferry back along Lake St Clair. Quite simply, this is one of Australia's most stunning walks and Autumn is the best time to experience it! You can expect rain ... anytime! Trackless section through the Never Never. Location: Walls of Jerusalem NP and Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair NP Map: The Overland track and Walls of Jerusalem Limit: 12. View

23 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Moffitts Pagodas and Hades ridge in the Poseidon area
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This trip has 2 parts with the first being an exploration of the Moffitts pagodas, a place I've wanted to investigate for a long time. The 2nd is to the short but spectacular Hades ridge in the Ben Bullen State Forest, a little to the West of the Moffitts pagodas and definitely a ridge worth exploring. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP and Ben Bullen SF Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

28 Mar - 1 Apr, Thu-Mon				Easter at Bhundoo bush cottages
Grade:4/6		Length	40km		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Nestled on a private property within sight of the Castle is the beautiful and serene Bhundoo Bush Cottages property. With its 3 spacious and very comfortable cottages and loads of camping area it's the perfect place to spy out the local wildlife including wombats, wallabies and even platypus have been sighted in the local Yadboro river. Of course it's also the perfect location to venture forth and explore the local national parks including Murramarang and Meroo. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Milton 89272N and Corang 89273N Limit: 20. View

21-28 Jul, Sun (08:45AM)-Sun (14:00PM)				New Caledonia. GRNC1. Grand Randonnee
Grade:4/6		Length	120km	4,800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The GRNC1 crosses the great southern section of Grande Terre, the main island of New Caledonia and takes bushwalkers on a journey of a variety of habitats from tropical beaches to towering rainforests, waterfalls galore and scenic mountain ridges, making this truly a walk in paradise. There are walkers huts at each campsite and we will travel through the Blue River provincial park for a large section of the walk. Almost all of the flora and fauna is endemic to the island which makes this walk very special. Location: Blue River provincial Park Map: Alltrails Limit: 14. View

14-27 Oct, Mon-Sun				Madagascar wildlife and walking tour
					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Updated Details) This trip will be run by the experienced Exodus Tour company which I’ve travelled with on several occasions to parts of Africa and found them to be very professional and extremely informative and exciting in the locations they visit and the guides they provide. Accommodation is of a high standard. This is a small group trip with maximum of 12. Currently 8 spaces left and there is a 20% discount with Tourrader until 2.11.23 View

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