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5 Jul, Sat 5:50AM				Noorumboon Brook and the Cliffs to the East
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Park on Bells Line of Road at GR 766 889. Staying within the national park, make our way to the headwaters of Noorumboon Brook at GR 772 894, then follow the north west trending ridge above it on the right-hand side, exploring under the cliff lines, till about GR 775 913. Walk under the cliffs above Noorumboon Brook, then descend to the bottom at GR 771 902. Attempt to climb within it and out onto the ridge to the west. If not successful, take a ledge discovered on a previous walk, leading to the same ridge. Follow the ridge to reconnect with the parked vehicles. About 8 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Kurrajong 9030-4N and Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 10. View

5 Jul, Sat 8:00AM				Rock Bottom~Point Hatteras~Mine in the Sky~Rock Bottom
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	560m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
From Rock Bottom we will access Point Hatteras via a route that follows under the clifflines below Point Hatteras and after ascending to the top will visit the Cape as well as the very interesting Mine in the Sky before descending via a route to the north of Airly Turret. Expect lots of rock scrambling and offtrack walking. The meeting time is earlyish as there is lots to explore on this hike! rock scrambling/offtrack walking Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

6 Jul, Sun 8:30AM				Governor Head and Cape St George Lighthouse
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Walk from Murrays Beach carpark to Governor Head then south through heathland and forest to the ruins of Cape St George Lighthouse. Return via Hole in the Wall. Great coastal views. Booderee has a park entry fee. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 1:25,000 View

7 Jul, Mon 10:40AM				Kellys Falls, Stanwell Tops to Stanwell Park
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	210m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) Travelling by a fast train and then by bus, we reach the Princess Marina Track and follow it to the beautiful Kellys Falls and beyond, through distinctly different bushland to that is around Sydney or the Blue Mountains. From here we walk around to see some stunning views from the escarpment over the coast, before descending 150 metres down to Stanwell Park station for the journey home. Most of the walk is fairly flat except for the descent to Stanwell Park. Uneven and possibly slippery track surfaces, creek crossings and some tracks with steep drops to their side. Location: Stanwell Tops Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 20. View

7 Jul, Mon 9:00AM				Oatley Park
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) A slow-paced meander around one of the gems of the Branch, an urban park with so much wildlife and stunning scenery and not so far through suburbia to the start of the walk if coming via public transport. Be ready to stop and enjoy the scenery and the wildlife, even in winter!   Location: Oatley Park Limit: 10. View

7 Jul, Mon 8:46AM				Springwood Ridge trail, Blue Gum Swamp
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	240m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Cars required please. Meet in Springwood railway car park near the mural. Drive to White Cross Road, Winmalee. Grotto. Up Springwood Ridge Fire Trail, past St Columba's High School. Continue to smaller track and then steep down. Reach Blue Gum Forest track. Up short cut track to Shaws Ridge. Tracks back to cars. Steep, rough, slippery, edges Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

8 Jul, Tue				Rainforest Family Walk
Grade:3/6					Milton Branch
32009
Date tbc 8 or 15 July. This is a short discovery walk in rainforest. Suitable for children accompanied by an adult. Bring morning tea. Back by lunch. View

8 Jul, Tue 7:02AM				Sydney: Rose Bay to Watsons Bay (#S102)
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
From Rose Bay Ferry Wharf we will visit Sydney Harbour National Park. The walk passes Nielsen Park, Strickland House, Greycliffe Estate and Vaucluse House.  Vaucluse House closed on Tuesday, but gardens open. Return via 2:45pm ferry from Watsons Bay to Circular Quay  ar. 3:08pm, train to Central in time for 4pm train. Many steps & street walking. Limit: 20. View

9 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Milsons Point to Botanic Gardens
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Milsons Point Station across Harbour Bridge and around Circular Quay to the Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquarie’s chair, Domain and on to Hyde Park. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 15. View

9 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Nuggan Pt, Meroo Headland
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk to Nuggan Point from Meroo Head Campsite. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches. We will adjourn to somewhere for coffee afterwards. Grade 2/3. Location: Meroo NP View

9 Jul, Wed 8:45AM				Springwood circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	425m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Start at Springwood station and descend via Magdala Gully Track to Magdala Falls. Turn off and ascend to Yondell Avenue Extension Trail via a faint track and join Wiggins Track, the Victory Track, Sassafras Gully Track and a short road walk back to Springwood Station. Steep and slippery sections, many trees and branches across track, creek crossings Location: Springwood Limit: 10. View

9 Jul, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get-together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None. Location: Emu Plains View

11 Jul, Fri 9:49AM				Pre season Spring Wonder Walk : Camellia Gardens
Grade:1/6		Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
Camellia Gardens Leader: Philip Wright Located in Caringbah and overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, the Gardens were recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Camellia Gardens of Excellence in 2014. There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW. The Gardens have over 400 cultivars and species donated and acquired since its first plantings began in 1969, in addition to many other rare ornamental and native plants. The collection is of unique value to Australian horticulture. The Gardens have something for all seasons. The camellias are in season during autumn and winter. Tea house serves delicious devonshire and lunches.   We will play by ear. A walk at Woronora Cemetery can be added on. Limit: 10. View

11 Jul, Fri 9:30AM				Thirlmere Lakes
Grade:3/6		Length	5.6km	15m	Southern Highlands Branch
Leanne W
(Nearly fully booked) A circumnavigation of three of the Thirlmere Lakes. BYO: morning tea & lunch Uneven surfaces that can be slippery, falling branches, snakes & cyclists. Location: Lake Couridjah - Thirlmere Lakes NP Limit: 15. View

12 Jul, Sat 6:14AM				Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern
Grade:5/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. We will visit two stunning locations – Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern, starting and finishing at Sunnyside Ridge Road, GR 380 090. About 9 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

12 Jul, Sat 8:00AM				Revelations Chamber and Dragons teeth rocks
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	480m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The highlight of this walk are the amazing honeycomb caves we will pass along the way on this completely offtrack walk along with the very strange dragons teeth rock formations which are really quite incredible. Be prepared for trackless walking but also many amazing rock platforms, colourful overhangs and much more. rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

13 Jul, Sun 8:00AM				Pretty Beach – Durras Mountain
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
From the NWPS car park at Pretty Beach follow the trail over Durras Mountain and return along the coast with a project to find and photograph the fossils north of Clear Point. NPWS park fees apply. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Kioloa1:25,000 View

14 Jul, Mon 9:35AM				Fort Rock to Mt Vic
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Fort Rock and Rock Climbers Cave on the way. Mostly follows the railway line with views to the west. Location: Blackheath Limit: 20. View

15 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Bangadilly Circuit (#810)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	320m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith W
A circular walk in the Southern section of Bangadilly NP. Combining management tracks, walking trails & open cross country we will walk through an interesting blend of Sydney Basin & Tableland flora & also walk along a rarely visited section of the Wingecarribee River. If there are sufficient resources available, there may be an optional detour for some of the walkers that will involve an additional climb followed by a short but steep descent. Steep climbs, some off track, uneven surfaces Location: Bangadilly NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

16 Jul, Wed 9:23AM				Allambie Heights to Manly Dam
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	160m	Sydney Branch
Jeff O.
From Allambie Rd walk on bush tracks and fire trails to Manly Dam. Proceed along South side of Manly Reservoir to Nature Trail for return to Manly Dam. Then walk to B-Line bus stop near Kenneth St for return journey Rough and rocky paths with possible paddling after rain. Location: Manly Dam Limit: 15. View

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