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20 Nov, Thu 8:30AM				Wilsons Creek to Port Hacking River Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Frank H.
(Updated Details) We will follow the Wilsons Creek to the Pt Hacking River. Once we get to the Hacking River we will have lunch after which we ascend through the bush, approx 200m, to the Hacking fire trail. 4.5 years ago it was a scrubby track and easily discernable but its current status is unknown. This track will take us back to Helensburgh station and our cars. This will be new and interesting walk. Depending on creek water level there will be lots of rock hopping, feet will get wet along the way, person sucking leeches. Boulders, slippery conditions Location: Royal NP Map: Helensburgh Limit: 8. View

22 Nov, Sat 8:00AM				Ahearn’s Lookout, Starlights Trail, Troys Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	22km	700m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(NEW!!!) Starting on Nattai Road W11E and then tracks to Ahearn’s Lookout for morning tea with views of the Nattai river valley. Next some off track to Starlights Trail and follow to Ermetts Flat. Lunch at camping areas and a swim if weather permits. Follow Troys Creek Track to Nattai Road and return to cars. This is a long walk that needs a reasonable pace to complete in one day, with at least six hours walking time. Allowing some time to check out the Nattai river near camping area and views at lookouts for a late finish. Hazards include creek crossings, slippery rocks and hard to follow tracks. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 16. View

7-12 Dec, Sun (14:00PM)-Fri (10:00AM)				Snowies 7-12 Dec
Grade:4/6					Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Day walks staying at a Ski Lodge at Charlottes Pass Steep and slippery sections, creek/river crossings Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

8 Dec, Mon 9:33AM				Devil’s Hole and Nellies Glen
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet at the 686G bus stop outside the Carrington Hotel for the Katoomba loop  bus at 09:33. If train is late there is a bus at 09:53. Bus to Acacia Street. Walk back along Cliff Drive. Walk down Devil's Hole, tracks to the bottom of Nellies Glen. Then steeply up. Walk back to Katoomba. If very wet another walk will be undertaken. Experienced walkers only. Very loose rocks and steep down. Steep up. Trips. Dehydration. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

22 Dec, Mon 9:46AM				Mt York and Lockley Track
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	390m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Cars required please. Please mention when booking whether a driver or a passenger. Drivers state the number of free seats e.g. 1+3 etc. Passengers please give some fuel money to your driver. Drive from Mt Victoria station to Mt York. Great views for a Christmas morning tea near the cars. Steep down to Hartley Vale Road. Up Lockley Road track. Walk back along Mt York Road. Walk may be done in reverse. Steep, muddy, rough Limit: 15. View

27-30 Dec, Sat (08:00AM)-Tue (13:00PM)				Mountain Lagoon-T3 trail-Tootie creek-Colo river-Colo Meroo campground-Mailes Ridge track
Grade:4/6		Length	31km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) When the heat of Summer is upon us, where do we go to escape the heat? The Colo River Gorge of course! On this particular walk we will experience the outstanding beauty of what is essentially the lifeline and heart of the Wollemi wilderness, the stunning Colo River and in particular the section between Tootie Creek and Meroo campsite. Expect long sandbanks, clear, tranquil pools, the exquisite Tootie cascades and lots of peace and quiet with only birdsong and the rivers gentle sounds to keep you company, as well as you're hiking friends of course. I plan to take a flotation device and float along past the scrubby bits and suggest everyone does the same offtrack walking along the Colo river with scrambling at times. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View

3 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Gerringong creek waterfalls
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Below the infamous Gerringong Falls, the creek of the same name has more surprises in store as a series of waterfalls and cascades are worth exploring to the enquiring and adventurous hiker. On this walk I'll visit these alluring waterdrops (!)and of course have the odd swim or three along the way. Be prepared for virgin rainforest walking and to be impressed by an area not often visited by the average bushwalker! rock hopping and offtrack Location: Budderoo National Park Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4-S Limit: 12. View

24 Jan, Sat 7:30AM				Hobnail Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Hobnail Canyon is situated on Range creek and offers the enthusiastic canyoner a wonderful and spectacular exploration along a beautiful watercourse which doesn't include any abseils although there are a few short tape sections to negotiate into and out of the canyon, especially at the exit track on South Bowen creek. Anyone attending needs to bring a helmet/wetsuit/drybag and PFD if you are not a proficient swimmer but you don't need a surfmat or donut as the swims are very short. This is a canyon well away from the insta crowd and one definitely worth doing. rock scrambling and offtrack Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Wilson 8930-1N Limit: 12. View

12 Feb, Thu 8:00AM				MI: Beyond Peppers Gap – Jerrawangala NP [Gr:4 D:12]
Grade:4/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Marg H & Martin H
(NEW!!!) Steep descent off Peppers Gap then follow forest track under cliff line to below Boongan Mountain. Rock hop to top of escarpment, then head back along a rough clifftop track used by climbers and motorbikes to a branch trail leading back to Yarran Road and the car parking area. GR 671209. Contact leader essential for further details …subject to change.        Location: Jerrawangala NP Map: Sassafras 1:25,000 Limit: 12. View

14 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Corkscreww Canyon~Upper Bowen creek south side
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Corkscrew canyon is in the upper section of South Bowen creek drainage system and is a relatively easyish canyon to do as it does not involved any abseils or long swims but rewards the curious hiker with stunning constricted passages, sculptured clifflines, gorgeous cascades and pools and the chance to see an area not all that often visited. Helmet, wetsuit, drybag and a PFD required for those who aren't competent swimmers. rock scrambling and offtrack Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

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

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