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8-13 Apr, Mon (12:00PM)-Sat (10:00AM)				South-East Forests of NSW
Grade:3/6		Length	50km	650m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Car camping and day walks/short walks. Come and visit some parks that you may not even have heard of. Interesting and beautiful country, variety of walks. High country, but not like the Snowy Mountains. Some big climbs, but not excessive. All on tracks. Location: Deua and South-East Forests NPs Map: Contact leader Limit: 15. View

9 Apr, Tue 9:30PM				Kangaroo River Fire Trail (#150)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Paul McI
The Kangaroo River Fire Trail leads from Tallowa Dam Road down to Lake Yarrunga.  The fire trail winds through forest with beautiful ferns, orchids and interesting rock formations to a lovely lunch place on the banks of Lake Yarrunga.  Return by the same route. Hazards: Rough, steep fire trail and fallen trees. Location: Morton NP (Kangaroo Valley) Map: Burrier 8928-2N Limit: 20. View

10 Apr, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

12 Apr, Fri 9:47AM				The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Heather Lakiss (RSVP to heatherlakiss@gmail.com) This pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the national park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in East Lindfield. Steep, rugged and slippery sections. View

16 Apr, Tue 9:00AM				Lake Couridjah to Radcliffs LO via Radcliffs Campsite (#917(BBQ))
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Optonal BBQ Lunch) From Lake Couridjah car park we take the flat track to the site of Radcliffs campsite. Walkers will have a choice of a flat walk back to car park or head up the Radcliff's LO and return via the saddle or old ruins. (Depending on time.) Hazards: Some rough track and unfenced cliffs. Some rough track and unfenced cliffs. Location: Lake Couridjah - Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 9029-4S Nattai 8929-1S Limit: 20. View

19 Apr, Fri 10:20AM				Suburbs series ” Katoomba to Leura”
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	380m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
A beautiful walk from Katoomba to Leura via Prince Henry Cliff Walk. It is about the best walk in the Blue Mountains. Great views. Waterfalls. Good tracks but muddy at times, steps, some street walking. Be rewarded with a coffee at one of the great cafes of Leura. You would not want to come home after this out of the world walk. No booking is required so just turn up on the day View

20 Apr, Sat 8:00AM				Devils Throat, top and bottom
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) Following Camp creek we will visit the incredible Devils Throat, a narrow, deep short canyon with several spectacular waterfalls, sculptured walls and plunge pools. We will view this natural marvel from the top and bottom. Expect lots of scrambling and the odd tricky bit! Rock hopping and off-track. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

23 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Jellore (#730)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
A fairly short but steep climb to Mt Jellore. Access to the start of this walk requires passing through private land and locked gates.  Permission and access has been granted by the land owners on this occasion. Hazards: Steep climb outward bound and steep descent on return. Loose rocks. Location: Jellore NP Limit: 20. View

26 Apr, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburb series : Meadowbank, Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
We do the Kokoda Track from Meadow Bank to Cabarita. View

30 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Penang & Baldy Billy Peaks (#806)
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Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Neil O.
Two separate walks to two peaks in different areas of the beautiful Guula Ngurra NP, with a minor car shuffle. The Mt Penang loop walk follows a pleasant, well-formed track up to the summit of Mt Penang with its panoramic views. The track winds steadily uphill with a short, steep climb at the end. The Baldy Billy Peak walking track is an out-and-back walk to another summit with spectacular views down into the Wollondilly R valley below. After an initial short but very steep descent we cross a pretty, wide valley floor and then start the slow, steady climb to the summit of Baldy Billy Peak and then return along the same route. Hazards: Steep climbs & descents, uneven surfaces, indistinct track in places, unfenced cliff edges, slippery in places (walking poles recommended). Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

3 May, Fri 9:24AM				The Alphabet series: “J”: Jacksons Landing to the harbour.
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. We walk from the waterfront estate of Jacksons Landing to Circular Quay, with optional lunch at Chat Thai.  Points of interest: Elizabeth Bay, Jones Bay, Darling Island, Wellcome wall, Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney Aquarium, Barangaroo, Crown casino, Sydney observatory, Observatory Hill, Bridge stairs, Argyle stairs, Clock tower, Museum of contemporary art, Wollemi pine, First fleet park View

4 May, Sat 8:00AM				East Creek exploration
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) Deep inside the Newnes State Forest is an unprotected area worth saving and of course visiting, East Creek. Within its deep sculptured walls, there are wonderful overhangs and sections of towering forest, along with a few superb waterfalls which we will visit along the way. Come see why this area should be included within the Gardens of Stone National Park. Rock scrambling. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

7 May, Tue 9:00PM				McPhails Fire Trail (#130)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
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
Michael B
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

8 May, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

10 May, Fri 9:30AM				The suburbs series : Cheltenham, Epping
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Epping Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. We will follow the fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction with the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow the GNW until the Terrys Creek Track turnoff. Follow this track through various parks until we come to Terrys Creek Falls. We will then back track and walk to the Epping Railway Station. Possible sightings of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom along this walk. The track could be rough and slippery in parts. Creek crossings.  View

14 May, Tue 9:30PM				Buchanan’s & Elmsere Lookout (From Governors St, Bundanoon (#690) )
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
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. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon) Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

16 May, Thu 8:00AM				Tahmoor Gorge to Maldon (#950)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(NEW!!!) (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. Hazards:  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

17 May, Fri 10:20AM				Suburbs series : Castle Cove to Castlecrag
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
North Arm Track - Harold Reid Reserve, Sugar Loaf Bay.  A delightful walk through streets and bush tracks (steep at times) with lovely water views and a castle.  Lots of steps. Worth the effort for this beautiful walk. No booking is required so just turn up on the day. Location: Northern Beaches View

31 May, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburbs series: Castle Hill
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
Walk to Castle Hill Heritage Park and learn about the Vinegar Hill Rebellion. Easy walking. View

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