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3-11 Mar, Tue (16:00PM)-Wed (08:00AM)				Kosciuszko Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	50km	2,200m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Fully Booked) A repeat of last year's walk which was just awesome; one of the very best in Kosciuszko area. Email for an information pack about the walk. A six-night full pack walk involving Daveys Hut, Kidmans Hut, and Mawsons Hut. Exact details will be determined by weather and other factors. We camp near these huts but not in them so everyone must be fully equipped for the variety of conditions in the area which can be very variable. We stay at ski lodge in Jindabyne for a night on either side of the walk with our regular BBQ overlooking the lake. We need some suitable cars in order to access the start of the walk. Always a pleasure walking in Kosciuszko area and this walk has everything: magnificent scenery; lovely bush; great campsites; and some challenging walking. Not to be missed! Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 12. View

7 Mar, Sat - 10 Mar, Mon				Frenchmans Cap track Tasmania
Grade:4/6		Length	48km	1,200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The Frenchmans Cap track in Tasmania's central plateau is an outstanding walk to one of the states tallest peaks, and allows the adventurous hiker to experience a landscape of outstanding beauty whilst being able to stay in comfortable huts along the way. This will be my 5th visit to the area and I'm as excited to revisit as I was on my first trip there back in the early 1980s, as unlike the Overland Track which is full of people, you'll often have the track to yourself. possible snow and rain with a steep track in parts Location: franklin -gordon wild rivers national park Limit: 18. View

12-14 Mar, Thu (07:30AM)-Sat (13:00PM)				Mt Ossa, Mt Pelion East, Mt Oakleigh and Mt Pillinger
Grade:4/6		Length	44km	1,500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Via the Arm river we will hike into Pelion hut where we will base ourselves over the next 2 nights. From this comfortable base will endeavour to climb Tasmania's highest peak, Mt Ossa along with two other spectacular summits, Mt Oakleigh and Mt Pelion East. possible snow and rain with rock scrambling Location: Cradle Mountain NP Limit: 18. View

16 Mar, Mon 10:00AM				Bundeena – Jibbon Head – The Balconies – Bundeena.
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	141m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) This walk is a real favourite and a great adventure. It has spectacular coastal views and gorgeous coastal heath bushland to walk through. Though shown as a grade 4, because of the push through bushes to get to the rock platform and a bit of a scramble up an eroded track, most of the walk would be grade 2. Starting at Bundeena we walk along the beach and tracks to Jibbon Head, visiting the Aboriginal engravings on the way. We will mostly walk along the rock platform towards the Balconies where we join the coastal track back to Bundeena. There is a steep climb from the last beach up to the headland along an eroded track that requires a bit of a scramble. Booking essential giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers unless I already have them. It could be slippery and possibly slushy in places. Uneven rock surfaces. It is exposed and a more inland route, through sandhills could be taken if the weather is unsuitable for the coastal route. Some street walking in Bundeena. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 20. View

16 Mar, Mon 9:33AM				Devil’s Hole to Nellies Glen
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Bookings after 10 March please. Meet in Katoomba Street at bus stop 686G at 09:33. If train late next bus is 09:53. Alight at Acacia apartments and walk to Cliff Drive. Then slowly down the Devil's Hole track. Tracks and fire trail to the bottom of Nellies Glen. Up. Roads back to Katoomba. Very steep both down and up, loose gravel, tree roots etc. Location: Blue Mountains Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

29 Mar, Sun 8:00AM				Explorergaine
Grade:4/6					Sydney Branch
Ted W.
The Explorergaine is a 6-hour rogaine being held on Sunday 29 March at Mt Victoria on the western edge of the Blue Mountains, mostly on bush tracks. The event has a strong historical theme and is also a fundraiser for the Australian Himalayan Foundation. The course explores the first routes off the mountains dating back to 1813. There are outstanding views over the Megalong Valley, Hartley and across to the Great Divide. Expect a surprisingly complex choice of bush tracks both close to the Hash House and for the fit and strong down to Hartley Vale. This event has something for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned rogainer or a newcomer looking to explore a new area this is an event not to be missed. Teams of 2 to 5 members. Further information at 2026 Explorergaine - NSW Rogaining Run by NSW Rogaining Association Location: Mt Victoria View

4 Apr, Sat 8:00AM				Tramway trail~The Towers~Blacks Corner and return
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A walk with history and lots of pagodas and stunning views! We start our hike along the Tramway trail, passing various old miners dwellings now being overtaken by nature and head west until the trail ends and we then follow the ridge along to Blacks Corner. Sounds deceptively simple but along the way we will encounter more pagodas and slots than you can imagine as well as some almost parkland sections of grassy lomandra until we reach our objective, Blacks Corner. A walk for those who want to leave the Easter crowds behind and explore a location rarely visited. rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

5 Apr, Sun 8:00AM				Wheeny Gap and waterfalls
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	380m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
What this walk lacks in distance it more than makes up for in terms of variety and pure enjoyment as there is much to see and savour in this not often visited part of Wollemi national park. Along the way you'll encounter some of the best and largest swimming holes you could hope to find, gorgeous waterfalls and cascades and stands of towering trees in a rainforest environment. Add to these features, some extraordinary tafoni enriched sandstone caves, rock wells to play in and a hellva lot more. All in all, an adventurers playground par excellence! rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View

14 Apr, Tue 9:00AM				SHTue: Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the Escarpment at Nattai NP (High Range) [Gr:4 D:13 A:400] #SH710
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 34586
This walk is along the first part of the Bonnum Pic track.  Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment. Wildflowers are prolific and the view is spectacular.   Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges.  NOTE: Sections of this track have become quite overgrown Location: Nattai NP (High Range) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

21 Apr, Tue 9:00AM				SHTue: Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge at Potholes Reserve Tahmoor [Gr:4 D:11 A:400] #SH940
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wollondilly Shire Council Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked) This walk provides a taste of Bargo River's stunning sandstone cliffs, swimming waterholes, water falls and lookouts. This is a medium (grade 3) walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool for morning tea. We will then follow the Matilda Track to a series of lookouts.   At the third lookout, we will split into 2 groups.  The optional harder (grade 4) walk will continue on and down Rosies Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge and lunch in the gorge then return via Jacks Pass. The easier (grade 3) walk will back track to one of the lookouts for lunch.   Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Location: Potholes Reserve Tahmoor Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View

23 Apr, Thu 8:30AM				Black Bobs Creek exploration
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Keith W
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Start at Mackey VC Rest Area on the Hume Highway. From the Rest Area we follow a track to the historic Black Bob’s Creek bridge where coal was mined for the Iron Works. Built for the Great South Road in the 1830’s, it still stands. From here the plan is to explore the creek downstream to Belanglo State Forest. Cliffs, high water levels, scrub, wet feet Location: Black Bob's Creek Map: Moss Vale 89281N and Canyonleigh8929-4n Limit: 8. View

28 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				SHTue: Mt Jellore at Jellore NP [Gr:4 D:9 A:400] #SH730
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 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 landowners on this occasion.   Steep climb outward bound and steep descent on return. Loose rocks Location: Jellore NP Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

2 May, Sat 8:00AM				Bonnum Pic
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	520m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) Rising high above the Nattai River is the imposing peak of Bonnum Pic whose spire like appearance has attracted walkers for generations. The walk out to this feature follows an amazing ridge full of interesting pagoda like rocks with fabulous views all along the way. Also worth a look is an Aboriginal well complete with stone lid and much more. rock scrambling Location: Nattai National Patk Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

5 May, Tue 9:30AM				SHTue: Mt Penang & Baldy Billy Peaks at Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) [Gr:4 D:8 A:250] #SH806
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 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.   Steep climbs & descents, uneven surfaces, indistinct track in places, unfenced cliff edges, slippery in places (walking poles recommended). Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

9 May, Sat 8:00AM				Sunnyside Canyon, the Acoustic chamber and Foxs Wedge
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) Sunnyside canyon is essentially a dry canyon although you might get wet feet. It is characterised by some amazing chambers along its length, with Acoustic being the biggest and most spectacular. As you enter the canyon there are some superb pagodas which are also worth exploring too, but the most stunning formation is along the cliffs to the west of the canyon itself. This rocky outlier is called Foxs Wedge and it is indeed a sight to behold! On this trip there will be plenty of time to explore the various nooks and crannies of the concentrated and fascinating location. rock scrambling/offtrack walking Location: Gardens of Stone NP Limit: 12. View

10 May, Sun 8:00AM				Mothers Day Treat – Walk Didthul (Pigeon House Mountain)
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	500m	Milton Branch
32009
(NEW!!!) A steep but rewarding walk with views of the district. By starting early we hope to avoid the crowds. The steepest section is now a gentler zig-zag. There are great views from the peak in all directions making the climb worthwhile. We will take a short break on the way up and then have a more extensive break just below the peak on the way down – celebrating all mothers. Bring your own cup and some extra water and the leader will provide hot drinks. Morning tea to share would be great. Lunch back at the cars. Limit:12 - preference given to Mothers, new members and those who have never been to Pigeon House before. A series of ladders at the top with railings and resting platforms, plenty of encouragement for those queasy with heights. Location: Morton NP Limit: 12. View

14 May, Thu 8:30AM				Tour de Bowral 3 Peaks Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Sue M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will enjoy the Autumn colours in the villages of Bowral, Mittagong & Welby and the views from the summits of Mt Gibraltar, Mt Alexandra & Mt Gibbergunyah (90 Acre Hill). Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions. Location: Bowral & Mittagong Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 10. View

16 May, Sat 8:00AM				Mount Airly Northern cliff walk
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) This walk will take in a large portion of the Mount Airly plateau in the Mugii Murum Ban SCA and we will explore as much of the northern cliffline with its myriads of pagodas and slots as possible.Ive walked a lot of this area and theres much to see and keep you active so be prepared for a fair bit of rock scrambling and some offtrack hiking, usual MMB scenario. rock scrambling/offtrack Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

23 May, Sat 8:00AM				Asteroid cave/Scallop cave/Flat rock exploration
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	370m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) Only a short drive from Bilpin is an area of twisted fantastic Angophoras, caves full of golden tafoni formations and various flat rock platforms ,all worth exploring and photographing. If you want to escape the maddening crowd and avoid a long drive to examine an area of outstanding natural beauty, then this is a walk for you! offtrack and rock scrambling Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View

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