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30 Apr, Tue 9:30AM			Mt Penang & Baldy Billy Peaks (#806)
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Grade:4/6	Length	8km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Neil O.
(Updated Details) Two separate walks to two peaks in different areas of the beautiful Guula Ngurra NP, with a minor car shuffle. The Baldy Billy Peak walking track is an out-and-back walk with spectacular views from the summit down into the Wollondilly valley below. The Mt Penang loop walk follows a pleasant, well-formed track up to the summit of Mt Penang with its panoramic views. Steep climbs & descents, uneven surfaces, unfenced cliff edges, slippery in places (walking poles recommended). Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

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

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

17 May, Fri 9:30PM			Heritage Walk to the Pass of Sabugal
Grade:2/6	Length	2.5km	110m	Southern Sydney Branch
Greg
(NEW!!!) The Pass of Sabugal was named by Sir Thomas Mitchell in 1843 after a place in Portugal where a major battle between the English and French took place in 1811. This is where the Old Illawarra Road, surveyed by Mitchell and cleared by the last convict road gang in NSW, crossed the Woronora River over a causeway. Although the road, now a fire trail, has been upgraded several times and the causeway is now concrete, it is largely faithful to the original line of road. This area was also the location of depression-era housing in the 1930s and the scant remains of around twelve houses can still be identified. We will also visit the remains of John Lucas’ watermill, built in 1825. John Lucas had a substantial land grant here and built his mill about 100 meters downstream from the causeway. The area above the mill is today known as ‘Lucas Heights’. Bushfires and floods have removed all traces of the timber building, but beam slots excavated in the rock and the remains of the mill dam give us a good idea of the mill's size and what it would have looked like. Although the walk is not long, a bit over 1km, the drawback is the steep climb back up the hill when the excursion is over. Meet opposite 89 Thomas Mitchell Drive, Barden Ridge. Location: Barden Ridge, NSW Limit: 20. View

21 May, Tue 9:30AM			Spring Hill Fire Trail (#725)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
An attractive, undulating (sometimes steep) walk meandering through interesting rocky outcrops with glimpses of Mt Jellore across the valley, culminating with a spectacular view of the Nattai Valley. Walking pole(s) advised for some steep, loose sections of the fire trail. Hazards: Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Limit: 20. View

24 May, Fri 10:00AM			The Suburbs series of walk: Parramatta Ken’s Birthday Walk
Grade:2/6	Length	11km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Come celebrate Ken's birthday on the Historic Walk of Parramatta. Starting point is the Station Street exit from Parramatta Station. The route is through Parramatta CBD to Parramatta Park and the back along the river as far east as Elizabeth Farm Cottage. There are many sites of historical interest. The leader will give a brief commentary and allow time to read story boards. This walk will also be listed for The Wanderers Bushwalking Club (Hills based). Road crossings, cyclists on shared pathways and trip hazzards on tracks and pathways. Location: Parramatta Map: StreetDirectories Limit: 10. View

28 May, Tue 9:30AM			The Joan Lowe Memorial Walk – Mt Gibraltar (#xJL010)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 10731
In memory of our Joan Lowe, we will celebrate her birthday by traversing parts of the Gib and taking in some of the special and lesser known lookouts that Joan loved so much. Some steep steps and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Gibraltar NR Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

2 Jul, Tue 9:00AM			Wombat Hill Lookout, Yarrunga Trig & Rebecca’s View (#660)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
The walk begins at Meryla Pass in Morton NP. From the locked gate continue on the Fire Trail along the ridge. The first section is a fairly steep fire trail but flattens out and then follows along a track.There are several viewpoints which look towards Mt Carrialoo, Crankey's Creek and Lake Yarrunga until reaching the end of the track overlooking Wombat Hill. If conditions are suitable we push through on a less defined track to Yarrunga Trig for great views down to the jnct of Yarrunga Creek & Kangaroo R. On the return there is an optional trail leading to Rebecca's View over Sandy's Creek on the other side of the ridge. Hazards: Rough track and unfenced cliffs. Off track for extension to the trig. Location: Morton NP (Mossvale) Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

9 Jul, Tue 9:30AM			Lake Alexandra to Boxvale via 40’ Falls. (#050)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Barbara B.
The track follows the Nattai River from the lake to Nattai Creek where the track to the falls leaves the main track and follows the Nattai Creek track to the falls. From the Falls a steep climb leads to the Boxvale track. (Requires car shuffle.) Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, creek crossing and steep steps. Location: Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong) Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

6 Aug, Tue 9:00AM			Mt Keira Ring Track & Robinsons LO (#400)
Fully inside Wollongong City Council
Grade:4/6	Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 35134
From Byarong Park head up Mt Keira Ring Track. Detour to Robertson Lookout then complete the ring track back to cars. Great coastal views, rainforest and remnants of old mine. Hazards: Some overgrown and steep tracks. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View