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30 Apr, Thu 10:19AM				Pagodas at Garden of Stones NP, Lithgow
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
From Lithgow station we will walk to Dobb’s Drift Lookout, off State Mine Gully road. The most distinctive rock formation known as pagodas are really impressive. Here you can also  get a stunning view of the Lithgow valley. We will stop to admire the Blast Furnace park. Time permits we will walk to Hassan Walls lookout to enjoy a panoramic view of the Blue Mountain valley. Uneven & slippery rock surfaces Location: Lithgow Map: garden of stones NP Limit: 20. View

1 May, Fri 8:57AM				Discovering Sydney 16: Lapstone circuit part 1
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Updated Details) Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. Lapstone to Glenbrook LEADER: Philip Wright Steep and uneven bits Limit: 10. View

4 May, Mon 9:35AM				Colliers Causeway
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
This is not an easy walk. Walls Ledge, Colliers Causeway, Porters Pass. Old tracks, creek crossings, scrambling, muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katooma Limit: 20. View

6 May, Wed 8:45AM				Valley Heights to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	500m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Meet at Valley Heights Station. Walk to Martins Lookout, down from there towards Glenbrook Creek and on the way walk to a rock-climbing area, then to Sharks Head Cave, Perch Pond, Magdala Gully Track, Yordell Track to the top of the cliff and Bee Farm Road to Springwood Station. Steep and Slippery sections, creek crossing and a short off-track section. Location: Springwood Limit: 15. View

6 May, Wed 9:00AM				Wollstonecraft to Kirribilli
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Wollstonecraft to Kirribilli via Berry Island, Balls Head Reserve and Coal Loader. Beautiful bush and harbour views. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please.   Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

8 May, Fri 9:00AM				Paddle Douglas Park to Menangle (#P520)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wollondilly Shire Council Campbelltown City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
(Cancelled) From the causeway at Douglas Park we will paddle downstream to Nepean Reserve, Menangle. A car shuffle will be required to move the cars to Menangle. • New Event   Deep water. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Nepe an River(Douglas Park) Limit: 16. View

8 May, Fri 9:30AM				SHPad: Paddle Nepean Gorge: Tench Reserve to Erskine Creek at Nepean River (Penrith) [Gr:S02 D:16 or 24 km] #SHP410
Passes through 2 LGA's. Penrith City Council Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
(Date Changed) From Tench Reserve we head upstream taking in some magnificent sandstone cliffs. Lunch just below "The Rock LO". Optional extension to junction of Erskine Creek then return. For anyone not wanting to do the full trip is to lunch below The Rock LO and wait for the return of the craft that went to Erskine Creek. NOTE: !!! Event changed Date & Event Changed Distance is 16km for the shorter option or 24km for the longer trip. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Limited exit points. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD Location: Nepean River (Penrith) Limit: 16. View

11 May, Mon 8:50AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	275m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
From Faulconbridge station St Georges Crescent and Shirlow to Hillcrest Road. Tracks to Adeline Park. Trail and track down to Burgessiana Forest. Up to Grose Road and Chapman Parade. Pass Norman Lindsay gallery to Lindsay Road. Bush track to Springwood Creek. Tracks back to Springwood station. Steep, rough, roads, slippery Location: North Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

12 May, Tue 9:00AM				Bendalong Coastline
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Maureen & David C
A walk mainly on beaches and tracks overlooking the water. Visit some of Bendalong’s unspoilt beaches and see the seals. Continue to Green Island, off Cunjurong Point and walk around it if the tide is favourable. Return to the start, with more coastal views en route, for afternoon tea. Some beaches and rocky headlands. View

12 May, Tue 7:03AM				SHTue: Coogee Beach to Malabar Beach at Sydney [Gr:3 D:10] #SHS107
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
(Fully Booked) Train to Central. Bus from Central to Coogee Beach. Coastal walk with a bit of road and bush walking. Bus and light rail from Malabar back to Central. NOTE: (Changed itinerary) Bring your Opal Card Limit: 20. View

13 May, Wed 9:45AM				Mt Victoria Circuit via caves
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Meet at Mt Victoria station, walk to Ross Cave, Mt Piddington, Ferris Cave, Hornes Point, walk along the track looking down into the valley to Pulpit Rock, Bushrangers Cave and back to the station via Engineers Cascade. Lovely caves and beautiful views along the way. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Mt Victoria Limit: 15. View

17 May, Sun 9:00AM				Eurobodalla: Maloneys Beach to North Head lookout [Gr:2/3 D:12]
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Branch
Jos - Eurobodalla
Grade 2/3: Medium Walk Distance: ~12 km Walk along coastal headlands and North Head beach to North Head lookout in Murramarang NP. Incredible views from cliffs and the lookout and twisted spotted gums. Bring 2 litres water, morning tea, lunch and rain gear if needed. Meet at Maloneys Beach carpark below the steep stairs (north end of beach) try and come 15 minutes early to sign on etc. Location: Murramarang NP Limit: 20. View

17 May, Sun 8:00AM				Great North Walk Stage 3 – Thornleigh to Hornsby
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	520m	Sydney Branch
30102
(NEW!!!) After a short traverse of suburban streets the track dives into bush at the southern end of the Park, passing remnants of the historic Zig Zag Railway, then wandering through Berowra Creek valley, passing a few cascading creeks. The track undulates along the side of the valley through moist fern forests and the drier grasstrees and eucalypts of the ridge. The Westleigh engravings can be visited along with the Fishponds, before climbing the Depression-era stone steps to Hornsby Station. Later stages of the GNW will be offered over coming months. Joint walk with Bush Club. Medium pace. Uneven surfaces, steps, tree roots. Slippery after substantial rain. Steep climb up steps at the end. Location: Berowra Valley N P Limit: 20. View

17 May, Sun 9:00AM				Tabourie Termeil Forest Frolic
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
An easy walk mainly on fire trails in the forest. Grade: 2/3. Park at Tabourie Beach, follow the lakeside track and River Road before crossing the highway into Termeil State forest. Stroll along forest tracks and Lemon Tree Road to rejoin the hwy. Cross into Blackbutt Road and follow this to Termeil Point. Return to Tabourie via beaches and bush tracks. Location: Termeil SF Map: Tabourie 1:25000 View

18-22 May, Mon (12:00PM)-Fri (10:00AM)				Canberra GetAway
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
John H.
(Fully Booked) From our base in Tuggeranong in Canberra, we will walk amongst the 'roos in Namadgi National Park and see platypus and koalas whilst walking in the Tinbinbilla Nature Reserve as well as other adventures. Usual track hazards and possibly the weather. Location: Namadgi NP Limit: 20. View

18 May, Mon 9:03AM				Dantes Glen
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
San Jose Ave to North Lawson Trail then follow cliff top to Echo Bluff, Echo Point, Fairy Falls, Dantes Glen, Empire Pass, Frederica Falls. Take Hughes Ave track back to Lawson. Creek crossings. Steep loose fire trail section. Steep worn steps. Possibly muddy sections. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

20 May, Wed 9:38AM				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. Bookings only from one week before the date of walk please. Rough and rocky paths with possible paddling after rain. Location: Manly Dam Limit: 15. View

20 May, Wed 9:00AM				Big Spotty
Grade:3/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Come and see the world’s tallest Spotted Gum. Grade: 2/3 Distance: 3-4km. From Termeil we will drive on the old Highway and Middle Ridge Forest roads to park in a forest clearing. The walk is along remote forest roads and a short but steep bush track to commune with Big Spotty (a magnificent old Spotted Gum recently threatened by proposed logging in the surrounding state forest). Return to the cars via the same route. Coffee afterwards at Lucy’s Café, Bawley Point. Limit: 12. View

25 May, Mon 8:58AM				Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	340m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet at Glenbrook station. Walk into Glenbrook national park and down to the causeway. Track to Red Hands cave. The Link walking track and back to the causeway. Optional track to Jellybean pool. Up and back to the station. Steep. Roads. Rough tracks. Loose sand on rocks. Location: Glenbrook Map: Glenbrook Limit: 15. View

27 May, Wed 9:00AM				Dolphin Point Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
An easy and varied coastal stroll. Grade: 2/3. Beach, lagoon, ocean, water lilies, rock platform, spotted gums, architecture, bushland. A bit of everything on this lovely walk. View

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