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24 Apr, Wed 9:00AM				Granite Falls and Rainforest Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
From carpark walk to Granite Falls Lookout and return. Drive up to the picnic area for the rainforest walk under the escarpment and up to Boyd Lookout. BYO refreshments for your preferred beverage and munchies under the trees back at the parking area. View

24 Apr, Wed 8:35AM				Martins Lookout and Sharks Head Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Meet at Valley Heights Station and walk to Martins Lookout, walk down towards Glenbrook Creek Track with a diversion to a climbing area and Shark Head Cave ,then to Perch Pond and up Magdala Gully Track to Springwood Station passing Martins Falls and Magdala Falls. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Springwood Limit: 15. View

29 Apr - 3 May, Mon-Fri				Barrington Getaway
Grade:3/6		Length	30km		Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will be based in Gloucester in huts and make day trips to Gloucester Tops, Barrington and the Williams River parts of Barrington Tops National Park. Public transport is available to and from Gloucester, but daily travel will be by car pooling. Normal bushwalking hazards including a lack of mobile phone coverage. Location: Barrington Tops NP Map: Gloucester Tops 92334N View

29 Apr, Mon 10:10AM				Hills of Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	180m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) If you think of Manly only as a beach, come along and change your mind. This walk climbs the hills around Manly. Starting at Manly Wharf, it heads up and over to Little Manly Beach, then crosses the ridge to Fairy Bower Beach via St Patricks College. After a long flat stretch along the promenade from Steyne to Queenscliff beaches, it climbs towards Freshwater. From the top, the walk descends to Manly Creek. It finishes with a climb to the Kangaroo statue, returning via Ivanhoe Park and Tower Hill Park to Manly Cove. Steps. Map: manly Limit: 14. View

29 Apr, Mon 9:18AM				Leura, Lone Pine, WWF INCLUDING A SECTION OF NEWLY OPENED GRAND CLIFF TOP WALK
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	338m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Updated Details) To commemorate Anzac Day. Walk from Leura Station to the Lone Pine. Walk Lyre bird Dell track then to Golf Links Lookout. Road to the Fairmont Hotel (unavoidable). Track around golf course to Lillians Bridge then on towards the Conservation Hut. Short cut track to Wentworth Falls. Newly opened sections of Darwin's Walk back to WWF Station. Steep, rough sections, muddy. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

4 May, Sat 9:15AM				Overcliff and Undercliff
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Conservation Hut. Then down stairs to Overcliff Walk. Visit Den Fenella Lookout. Follow Undercliff Walk to Wentworth Falls and Round Walk. Walk Allocasaurina Alley and Peters Parade. Lunch at Annies Picnic Rock. Some rough track. Some steps. Wet rocks, tree roots etc can be slippery. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba Limit: 12. View

6 May, Mon 8:25AM				Glenbrook to Emu Plains
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	230m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Updated Details) From Glenbrook Station walk to Mt Sion. Then roads and tracks to Lennox Bridge, oldest bridge on mainland Australia. Up track to Marges Lookout, then to Elizabeth Lookout. Down steeply to Knapsack Viaduct. Walk up 'Heartbreak Hill' to view the recently sealed zig zag railway track, Top Points and new look out. Descent again. Track to under the railway line and to Leonay Oval. Roads to the Nepean River. Cross M4 road bridge. Walk through Tench Reserve. Cross Yanghai bridge and on to Emu Plains station. Steep, rough, slippery Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. 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

8 May, Wed 9:00AM				Old Blotchy
Grade:3/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Drive to 18 Mile Peg forest road, just past Termeil. Walk eastwards along forest roads and a short bush track to view Old Blotchy (a magnificent old Spotted gum). Also visit Old Blotchy’s little brother close by! Returning to the cars via the same route. Coffee afterwards at Termeil – BYO or available at roadhouse. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

10 May, Fri 9:00AM				Tallowa Dam to Yurunga creek return
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Jerry
Meet where the Kangaroo river and Shoalhaven rivers meet. We paddle up kangaroo river and pass Bundanoon creek. At Beehive point we turn into Yurunga creek. Here we explore the old road that once lead from the southern highlands to Nowra and desppares under water to resurface on the other side. Will explore Yurunga creek. Return to our lunch spot across from Beehave point. Return to Talloowa Dam. Deep water. dead trees and tree stumps in the water. Location: Southern highlands Limit: 12. View

10 May, Fri 9:30AM				The suburbs series : Cheltenham, Epping
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Epping Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. We will follow the fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction with the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow the GNW until the Terrys Creek Track turnoff. Follow this track through various parks until we come to Terrys Creek Falls. We will then back track and walk to the Epping Railway Station. Possible sightings of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom along this walk. The track could be rough and slippery in parts. Creek crossings.  Limit: 15. View

13 May, Mon 9:06AM				Yellow Rock to Mt Riverview
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Morning tea at Yellow Rock Lookout. Back along road for a kilometre and take old bridal track down to the Powerline Trail near the Nepean River. Follow this to Fitzgeralds Creek for lunch. After lunch there is the hill up to the cliffs overlooking Fitzgeralds Creek. Walk up to bus stop near Summit St. Some off-track. The main creek crossings have concrete causeways. Some steep sections. Some eroded sections. Location: Yellomundee RP Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

15 May, Wed 9:00AM				Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve to Kings Point
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
From the Ulladulla Wildflower Garden follow the often winding and often confusing tracks to Kings Pt. This is a one-way walk, and a car shuffle will be needed. View

17 May, Fri 10:20AM				Suburbs series : Castle Cove to Castlecrag
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
North Arm Track - Harold Reid Reserve, Sugar Loaf Bay.  A delightful walk through streets and bush tracks (steep at times) with lovely water views and a castle.  Lots of steps. Worth the effort for this beautiful walk. No booking is required so just turn up on the day. Location: Northern Beaches View

19 May, Sun 8:15AM				Governor Head
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
We will begin near Murrays Beach and head for Hole in the Wall, to take advantage of the tide. We then cross the road to the Paperbark Creek Track, head along Old Murrays Track, then north past Snapper Point, Devils Elbow and on to Governor Head before skirting the rocks back to Murrays Beach and jetty. Bring morning tea and lunch. Note: ACT National Park entrance fee applies. Location: Booderee NP View

20 May, Mon 9:00AM				Hazelbrook to Woodford
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	490m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
From Hazelbrook Station walk down Oaklands Road. Track to Horseshoe, Oaklands and Burgess Falls. Tracks to Hazel, Edith and Mabel Falls. Steep track up to fire trail. Unnamed track down and up to Ridge Street Woodford. Ending at Woodford Station. Steep, rough, muddy. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. 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

22 May, Wed 9:00AM				Big Spotty
Grade:3/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
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” (another 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 Termeil – BYO or available at roadhouse. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

22 May, Wed 9:30AM				Wollstonecraft to Kirribilli
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Kirribilli via Berry Island and Balls Head Reserve. Visit the historic Coal Loader Centre. Beautiful bush and harbour views. Bookings only one week before the walk please. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

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