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14 Nov, Fri 8:52AM				Spring wonder walk 15: Manly to Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Steve Ringbauer. The flannel flowers are abundant at this time of the year. The 10km Manly Scenic Walkway beings at Manly Wharf, passes sandy beaches, ancient Aboriginal sites and incredible lookouts, before arriving at the Spit Bridge where you can catch a bus to the city. Distance and time: 10km one-way Level: Grade 3 track. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels with occasional sections of stairs. There are also sections of sand, bush tracks and boardwalk. Not suitable for prams or wheelchair users. Top attractions: Clontarf Reserve, Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site, Crater Cove Lookout, Forty Baskets Reserve and Manly. Toilet facilities at the start and end of the walk and at Clontarf Reserve, Reef Beach, Forty Baskets Beach, North Harbour Reserve and Fairlight Beach. Drinking fountains are available at Clontarf Reserve, Fairlight Beach and Manly. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/manly-scenic-walkway/map   Limit: 10. View

16 Nov, Sun 9:00AM				Point Upright and Durras Trails
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Marg H & Martin H
Stunning scenes including pristine beaches, remnant rain forest and spectacular cliffs with steep headlands, followed by a gentle forest amble along the shoreline of Durras Lake and its nature trail. We will start at the rainforest walk, across the beach and head up Point Upright. Then walk along the beach and inlet to do the Nature Walk before heading back.  Options for a swim if conditions are right. Location: Murramurrang NP Map: Durras 1:25,000 View

17 Nov, Mon 9:16AM				Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	380m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Darwins Walk to Picnic Area. Down to Princes Rock Lookout and Undercliff Track. Visit Eagles Nest and Fletchers Lookout before descending to the base of the first drop of Wentworth Falls. Climb back up the stairs to Weeping Rock. Take Falls Rd back to Wentworth Falls Station. Lots of steps. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

18 Nov, Tue 9:00AM				Bungonia Gorge Green Track (#850)
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Leanne W
A circular walk staying on high country. A number of magnificent look downs into Bungonia Gorge and the Shoalhaven River. Bring headlight to explorer the entrance of some caves. Rough track and some steep sections Location: Bungonia NP Limit: 20. View

24 Nov, Mon 9:28AM				Three Tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Note: the later train. How did the explorers meet the railway access challenge. Meet at Glenbrook station. Roads to Zig zag railway track. Descend to GWH, mind your head. Explore to the closed railway tunnel due to open in the near future for pedestrians and cyclists. Roads through Lapstone. Who is Arthur Hand? On to Darks Common. Tracks to the old tramway. Amazing look down to the present railway BUT an abrupt edge - with care. Finish at Glenbrook station. EDGES, roads Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

25 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Kells Creek Car Park to 40′ Falls (#052)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	240m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
(Leader Changed) Starting from the Kells Creek car park we head down Kells Creek on a hard to follow track. We then head up to the fire trail and pick up the walking track down to 40' falls for lunch. If time permits, we might tack on an optional 400 m return trip to jnct of Nattai River. Anyone not wishing to do the extension can enjoy a longer break at the waterfall.   NOTE: A planning meeting to lock in the 2026 walks calendar will follow after the walk Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Alexandra NR Limit: 20. View

2 Dec, Tue 9:00AM				Gunrock Creek Falls for a swim (#642)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Maureen.F
Our last Tuesday walk for the year and a chance for a swim or relax at a couple of beautiful water holes. From the junction of Redhills Rd & Gunrock Falls FT, we will head through a forest to Gunrock Falls for an optional swim and relax. We will then head to Bundanoon Ck for lunch and optional swim before heading back to Redhills Rd via Gunrock FT. There will be a short car shuffle at the beginning of the walk so we don’t have to walk the 2.5 km along the rd at the end of the walk. Slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges, a little scrambling. Location: Meryla SF Limit: 20. View

4 Dec, Thu 9:30AM				Paddle Tallowa Dam to Bundanoon Creek (#P150)
Passes through 3 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Goulburn Mulwaree Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
Bundanoon Creek offers some spectacular cliff faces and swimming opportunities. From Tallowa Dam Picnic area we head NE up Lake Yarrunga (Kangaroo River) for 2.5km then head north into Bundanoon Creek for 4.5km to the head waters. On the return, we will take a short 2km detour up Sandy Creek before heading back to the start. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 16. View

17 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Pisgah rock to Erskine creek and return
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
When the heat of Summer is on theres no better place to go than the cooling and spectacular Erskine creek with its superb giant pools and refreshing cascades to relax in and chill out. So bring along you're surfmats, donuts, good food and drink and we will ride the odd rapid, swim in the wonderful swimming pools and just take it all in and savour our surroundings for many hours.Entry and exit via Pisgah rock. rock hopping Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

22 Jan, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Lower Shoalhaven from Calymea Ck to Burrier (#P284)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mark P.
From Calymea Ck (Approx 12 km west of Nowra ) we will explore upstream on the Lower Shoalhaven river.   • New Event! 🙂 • Possibly beyond tidal influence and starting to get fresh water current. • There are no toilets at the launch for January but there are a few trees EHT 1:30 pm Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lower Shoalhaven River Limit: 16. View

25 Jan, Sun 8:00AM				Bob Turners track to the Colo River and return
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The Bob Turners track is probably the easiest route down to the mighty Colo River and where it meets this superb watercourse is an enormous pool which is perfect for a swim on a hot Summers day. But wait theres more! Bring along you're flotation device such as a surfmat or donut and we will float down the river, shoot the odd cascade before we return and eventually climb back up the way we came. A wonderful way to spend an Australia Day weekend. rock hopping Location: Wollemi NP Map: Colo Heights 90313N Limit: 12. View

5 Feb, Thu 8:30AM				Paddle & optional Camp Tallowa Dam to Shoalhaven Gorge (Extended) (#P164)
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Les
This is an optional 1 day paddle(14km) or 1 day paddle 29km or 3 day paddle & camp (29 km). Day 1: We will head up the Shoalhaven River 7 km to campsite 1 for lunch. Those opting to reach Fossickers Flat on the same day will continue onto Fossickers and return. The remaining day paddlers will then make their way back while the campers will set up camp. Day 2: Make our way up to Fossickers Flat for lunch then return to camp. Day 3: Break camp and make our way back to Tallowa Dam. Maps: Burrier 8928-II-N & Caoura 8928-III-N • Variable distance options. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. - Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. - If camping then organise your own tent, cooking etc. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Shoalhaven River Map: Maps: Burrier 8928-II-N & Caoura 8928-III-N Limit: 16. View

5 Mar, Thu 9:00AM				Basin View to Wandanian Creek (#P290)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
From Basin View Boat Ramp, we will cut across to the head of Wandanian Creek where we will explore upstream. From around the 6km mark we will look out for a suitable lunch spot. For those interested we will paddle further upstream until we reach the Princess Hwy before heading back.   • New Event EHT 12:30pm Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Wandanian Creek Limit: 16. View

2 Apr, Thu 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
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

7 May, Thu 9:30AM				Paddle Audley to Winifred Falls (#P624)
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	17km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
For the full (23km) trip we will launch from Audley. Those wanting a shorter (17km) paddle will launch from Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point. We will make our way down Hacking River and up SW Arms Ck and into the RNP to the head of waters where we will stop for lunch. After lunch we will take a short walk to Winifred Falls for a possible swim before heading back. • New Event 9:00 for a 9:30 launch at Wants Beach, (near Reids Flat Picnic Area), Riverside Drv , Audley. OR 9:15 for 9:45 launch at Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Hacking River & South West Arm Creek. Limit: 16. View

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