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15 May, Sat 8:30AM				Traverse of the Gods
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Back by popular demand, The traverse of the Gods is a spectacular walk which follows a narrow ledge along Banks Wall, allowing the adventurous participant superb views of the Grose Valley and beyond. Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

18 May, Tue 9:30AM				Walls of Camelot – Hilltop
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The track branches off the Nattai Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs.  The track then continues on to join the Rocky Water Holes track. Hazards:  Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

22 May, Sat 8:00AM				Lockleys Pylon – Blue Gum Forest – Perrys Lookdown
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	730m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Well one of the classic walks is back on the table and there's no better time to do this challenging trip than in the cooler months when the air is fresh and clear and the views seem to last forever! I'm itching to see what the Grose Valley looks like at Blue Gum forest as well as in what condition, these 2 famous connecting tracks are in, so come and join me for what should be a wonderful walk. Steep descent and ascent and possibly loose rocks. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

23 May, Sun 7:57AM				20km plus walk series No 1: Coast Track in one day
Grade:4/6		Length	28km	900m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
The Coast Track is an incredible coastal walk/trek within an hour drive south of Sydney running from Otford to Bundeena in one of the most popular and spectacular of the NSW National Parks, the Royal National Park.  This is a long day. When RSVP, please include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking experience to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Location: Royal National Park Map: Royal NP Limit: 8. Best Walk: Otford to Bundeena View

28 May, Fri 9:28PM				Bruces Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
From Medlow Bath walk roads and trails to Katoomba Airport. Steep down and up to cross Katoomba Creek. Govetts Creek and Wentworth Creek also have to be crossed. Steep loose trail in places. Creek crossings. Location: Medlow Bath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

29 May, Sat 8:00AM				Sunnyside Point, Wolgan Pinnacle and Endorphin Point
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is a spectacular region within the Ben Bullen State forest that needs protection and should be included within the Gardens of Stone National Park. Expect superb wild country with the highlights being the rugged Sunnyside Point and the nearby Wolgan Pinnacle, both worth the effort of getting to! Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

30 May, Sun 8:17AM				20km plus walk series No 2: Mt Kuringai to Wahroonga
Grade:4/6		Length	23km	650m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Route: Mount Kuringai Track, Berowra Track, Birrawanna Track, Bobbin Head Trail, Giberragong Track, Lovers Jump Creek, Wahroonga. When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking history to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Map: Mount Kuring-gai Limit: 12. View

5 Jun, Sat 9:00AM				Nobles Canyon – Carne Creek cliff lines exploration
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Normally a canyon involves getting wet feet and a swim, abseil or at least a wade through waist-deep water but Nobles Cayon, also known as the Dry Canyon is a rare exception and a wonderfully spectacular one at that. On this trip we will follow Nobles Canyon down past its 2 constrictions to the cliff lines above Carne Creek then explore the cliff lines south of that creek before crossing over a pagoda laden ridge back to the main track. Rock scrambling and off-track. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 15. View

6 Jun, Sun 8:00AM				20km plus walk series No 3: Circular Quay to The Spit
Grade:4/6		Length	24km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Explore one of the best harbours in the world on our doorstep.   Today we walk from   Circular Quay to The Spit.  Over the course of the walk you will come across   The Sydney Harbour Bridge The pristine bushland of Sydney Harbour National Park An abundance of spectacular views of the harbour An old Naval Base Tiny harbour beaches where you can take a swim A nude beach Several cafes and restaurants at Chowder Bay The Sydney Harbour Marine Institute where you can learn more about the Harbour When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking history to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 12. Best Walk: Sydney Harbour View

8 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Kembla Summit and Ring Track
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	360m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Summiting Mt Kembla and the ring track that circles Mt Kembla provides wonderful views over the Illawarra Coast. Hazards: Very steep track and some road walking Location: Illawarra Escarpment State NR Limit: 20. View

13 Jun, Sun 8:00AM				20km plus walk series: Kings Cross to Bondi Junction
Grade:4/6		Length	23km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Highlights: Expensive real estate of Sydney Rose Bay Heritage walk Strickland House Estate Parsley Bay Reserve Nudist beach Southhead Lighthouses The Gap Spectacular Sydney Harbour views Spectacular landscape World famous Bondi Beach where you are invited to have a drink to cool down. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 12. Best Walk: Sydney Harbour View

19 Jun, Sat				Jinki Ridge & Wilkinson Hill
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	220m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Bells Line of Road - Jinki Ridge - Wilkinson Hill - Jinki Gully - Jinki Heads - Jinki Ridge - Bells Line of Road. This is a spectacular area containing pagodas, gullies, cliffs and fabulous views. From this side of the Grose Valley you experience a different perspective Tracks, off-track, steep descent, minor scrambling and a creek crossing. Only a grade 4 due to the off-track sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

26-27 Jun, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Blue Mountains Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	28km	600m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Where better than a trip to Splendour Rock in the Blue Mountains, this time with a bright full moon. A wonderful experience to see the landscape under moonlight, and at sunrise and sunset! This is a lovely trip with an unforgettable view from the campsite. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

27 Jun, Sun 8:40AM				20km plus walk series: Cowan to Brooklyn via Taffys Rock Track
Grade:4/6		Length	21km	700m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
The walk from Cowan to Brooklyn is a very popular walk. The nearby walk to Taffys Rock leaves the main track, and is much more secluded, with better views. The walk is good in winter as it mainly follows ridges, and is reasonably exposed to the sun. The track is well marked as far as the turnoff to Taffys Rock. From there it is likely to be marked by cairns, but there are no official markers, Steep and Slippery sections. Some clambering Location: Hawkesbury River Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 12. View

1 Jul, Thu				Cycle Wolli Creek to Birkenhead Point
Grade:4/6		Length	45km		Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Cycle Wolli Creek to Birkenhead Point then Cabarita return. A casual, scenic ride around bays, rivers and canals. Cycle from Wolli Creek Railway Station to Stanmore, Whites Creek Canal, Rozelle, Birkenhead Point, The Bay Run, Canada Bay, then Cabarita for picnic lunch (BYO). Coffee stops along the way. Many cycle paths and cycle lanes along quiet roads with some undulations. Return to Wolli Creek Rail about 4pm, via Canals and a Greenway. Must bring spare tube and repair kit. No helmet no go! View

7 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Otford to Figure 8 Pools circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	700m	Illawarra Branch
Margaret C.
A slow walk to enjoy the views and the changing vegetation. A long descent from Otford Lookout to Burning Palms beach, with a side walk to Figure 8 Pools. Return via the Burgh Ridge and Garawarra Ridge Trail. Cliff edges, rock platforms, uneven ground. Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 10. View

11 Jul, Sun 10:05AM				20km plus walk series: Gerringong to Minnamurra
Grade:4/6		Length	23km	340m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Coastal drama awaits on this wild and wonderful 23km trail, stretching from the Minnamurra River in the north to Werri Beach, in the town of Gerringong, in the south. Along the way lie ancient rock formations, record-breaking blowholes, windswept headlands and postcard-perfect beaches, not to mention plenty of places to refuel. keep watch for humpback whales; 25,000 of them steam along the east coast of Australia on their annual migration. Top attractions: Kiama Blowhole, Cathedral Rocks, Bombo Headland, Minnamurra River, Werri Beach. Steep and slippery sections Location: South Coast Limit: 12. View

17 Jul, Sat				Asgard Plateau
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Victoria Falls Road – Valhalla Head Fire Trail – Folkvangr Head – Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp – Asgard Swamp Mine – Asgard Fire Trail - Victoria Falls Road. This is a walk to two heads, a swamp, an abandoned mine and fabulous views. We will visit a head not normally seen. Track, off-track with mild scrub, cliff edges, creek crossing and fire trail. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

17 Jul, Sat 8:01AM				The caves of Carne Creek and Pyramid Rocks
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Above Carne Creek are a series of spectacular caves, Weather, Rain, Gemini, Micheangelo and Twin Arch to name a few, and they are all worth visiting. Below these via the aptly named Miracle Slot are outcrops of superb pagodas, the Pyramid Rocks also worth exploring. This isn't a long trip distance-wise but it will excite and delight you! Rock scrambling and off-track. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

25 Jul, Sun 8:21AM				20km plus walk series : Spit to Manly via North Head
Grade:4/6		Length	23km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
The  beauty of the surrounds on the Spit Bridge to Manly Coastal Walk is breathtaking: groves of trees with tangled limbs, sculptural rock shelves and dramatic cliffs that change hue at dawn and dusk, reflecting the first and last rays of the sun over the sea. The track unravels through a mix of bushland and harbourside trails and series of short tracks crossing between stunning beaches, bays and inlets in North Sydney. Highlights of this walk the tidal pool in Fairlight, Clontarf Beach, Reef Beach, Crater Cove, whale watching Grotto Point Lighthouse, the Spit Bridge The official Spit to Manly track passes through Dobroyd Head, Shelley Beach Manly Beach North Head Freshwater Beach Reef Beach Arabanoo lookout Enjoy a drink at Manly after the walk Steep and slippery sections Location: Manly Limit: 12. View

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