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29 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Mount Jellore Summit
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	516m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(NEW!!!) TS2596 JELLORE has a notice claiming to be the first trig station established under order of Governor Ralph Darling on 26 May 1828 by Thomas Mitchell who succeded John Oxley as Australia's Surveyor General. So, probably “the first” trig station ever in Australia, and the first by Thomas Mitchel under Governor Darling. A mix of walking track and fire trail to the base of Mount Jellore. Track to summit has loose rocks but not too steep. View point past the trig to the north worth going to. Grade 4 walk when including the last leg to the summit. A grade 3 walk to the south rock wall of the summit. Loose rocks on summit track. Location: Jellore State Forest Map: Mittagong 8929-2S and Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 15. View

11 Dec, Mon 8:46AM				Faulconbridge Turtle Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	265m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Any new walkers please state your experience. Faulconbridge Station to Peggys Pool. Then through amazing blue gums. Tough bush down to Turtle Falls. Track and fire trail up. Bush tracks towards Adeline Park. Tracks and road back to Faulconbridge Station. Steep sections. Indistinct track at times. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

16 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Deep Pass Canyon and Split Rock
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Deep Pass Canyon is quite possibly the easiest wet canyon you can do and you can normally manage to stay dry for most of of this trip if you are agile. Even then you'll only normally get wet up to your waist. There are no abseils but there are quite a few places where you need to haul yourself up short length ropes. Along the way you'll encounter many small and stunning waterfalls and cascades where a swim is certainly worthwhile experiencing! Before the canyon we will do a short sidetrip to the impressive Split Rock which has some interesting tunnels within its imposing structure. Rock scrambling and slippery bits. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

27-30 Dec, Wed (08:30AM)-Sat (14:00PM)				Wheelers Hut – Derschkos Hut – Mt Jagungal – Round Mt Trackhead
Grade:4/6		Length	50km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk in the Snowies in Summer is always like a breath of fresh air to the soul and body and on this walk we will endeavour to search out those places of beauty along the way from starting point of the Snakey Plain Trail all the way to Round Mountain Trackhead. The literal highlight is a daytrip from our campsite to the top of Mt Jagungal, arguably Kossies most charismatic peak! Also expect a bonanza of Summer blooms and swimming holes worth a dip, to name a few of the delights to be had on this walk. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Jagungal 85251S Limit: 8. View

6 Jan, Sat 7:30AM				Glenbrook Gorge – Portal View Lookout – Tunnel View Lookout – Tunnel View Track – Glenbrook Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Glenbrook Gorge is truly a spectacular place and within its imposing sheer walls is a watercourse of great beauty with many swimmable pools and cascades to savour on a warm summer's sunny day! The last time I did this walk was in August when it was too cold to swim but hopefully we will be able to go for many a dip as we make our way down the gorge. The trip route/plan is  to climb up to Portal Lookout and descend via Tunnel View Track. However, if it's going to be a hot day I'll simply return via the way we came, reversing our way back up the gorge. Rock hopping. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

13 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Kangaroo Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Waterfall Station - Kangaroo Creek - Karloo Pools - Karloo Track - Heathcote Station. Kangaroo Creek is, in my opinion, the most beautiful and wild watercourse in the Royal National Park and is blessed with so many swimmable pools that it makes a perfect walk to do in summer. I plan to swim in a number of these and the hotter it is, the more swimming I'll be doing as we make our way down to Karloo Pool. Rock hopping along the creek on a rough track. Location: Royal National Park Map: Royal National Park Sketch Map Limit: 20. View

20 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Dargans Creek Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Dargans Creek canyon is an excellent relatively easyish canyon for those who have done a few canyons before such as Birrabang as it doesnt have any abseils involved. It does have a few short swims and there is a climb out up a tree with spikes. Of course I'll bring a tape and I'd like people attending to wear a helmet and bring a wetsuit too. I have spare helmets for those needing one.Due to the few short swims,you should bring a PDF if you are not a confident swimmer. scrambling on slippery rocks and a few short swims. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 15. View

26 Jan, Fri 8:00AM				Wollangambe 2 canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Wollangambe 2 is a canyoners delight but without abseils. You'll need a good lilo/surfmat or airbed and a wetsuit and a flotation device is also a good idea. Expect plenty of beautiful canyon sections where you'll paddle and several walk through sections over rocks. People coming should be good at rock scrambling and not afraid of water! Rock scrambling between the pools. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View

3 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				The Cascades trail and Clover Hill trail
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is a trip with 2 sections and both are a waterfall lovers paradise with many falls and pools to explore and savour and if you dont mind the chilly water, a great place for a dip or two! I plan to go as far up these 2 watercourses as I can and in the process we will encounter a hellva lot of waterfalls. Rock scrambling/hopping. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Limit: 15. View

21 Feb, Wed 9:00AM				Secrets of St Georges Head
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Maureen C.
(NEW!!!) We will mostly follow ‘walk 28’ in the book Best Walks of The Shoalhaven beginning on Steamers Track and, amongst other beautiful places, visit Kittys Beach, St Georges Head and Steamers Beach, returning via Blacks Waterhole. Limit: 10. View

7-14 Mar, Thu (14:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM)				Kosciuszko Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	48km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Full pack walk in the Round Mountain area, visiting Farm Ridge Road, Mackays Hut, O'Keefes Hut and Derschkos Hut. Full day to climb Mt Jagungal and explore the area around it. As always, lovely Koscie scenery and bushland and great spots to camp. Also, the "traditional" BBQ on the deck at Jindabyne for a sausage and a glass of wine (both could be plural!). Fisher folk welcome as we will be near to Tumut River on the first night. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

9-16 Mar, Sat (08:00AM)-Sat (08:00AM)				Walls of Jerusalem – Lakes route – The Never Never – Overland Track – Pine Valley – Cynthia Bay
Grade:4/6		Length	100km	2,500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) A tough but rewarding walk starting from the spectacular Walls of Jerusalem National Park and then following the very scenic lakes route, passing Ball/Adelaide/Meston/Junction Lakes down to the Never Never which is the link to the Overland Track.Then a sidetrip to the gorgeous Pine Valley to give us time to exlore the Labyrinth and climb The Acropolis before walking out to Cynthia Bay or alternatively getting the ferry back along Lake St Clair. Quite simply, this is one of Australia's most stunning walks and Autumn is the best time to experience it! You can expect rain ... anytime! Trackless section through the Never Never. Location: Walls of Jerusalem NP and Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair NP Map: The Overland track and walls of jerusalem Limit: 12. View

23 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Moffitts Pagodas and Hades ridge in the Poseidon area
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) This trip has 2 parts with the first being an exploration of the Moffitts pagodas, a place I've wanted to investigate for a long time. The 2nd is to the short but spectacular Hades ridge in the Ben Bullen State Forest, a little to the West of the Moffitts pagodas and definitely a ridge worth exploring. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP and Ben Bullen SF Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

28 Mar - 1 Apr, Thu-Mon				Easter at Bhundoo bush cottages
Grade:4/6		Length	40km		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Nestled on a private property within sight of the Castle is the beautiful and serene Bhundoo Bush Cottages property. With its 3 spacious and very comfortable cottages and loads of camping area it's the perfect place to spy out the local wildlife including wombats, wallabies and even platypus have been sighted in the local Yadboro river. Of course it's also the perfect location to venture forth and explore the local national parks including Murramarang and Meroo. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Milton 89272N and Corang 89273N Limit: 20. View

23 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Jellore (#730)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
(NEW!!!) 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 land owners on this occasion. Hazards: Steep climb outward bound and steep descent on return. Loose rocks. Location: Jellore NP Limit: 20. View

30 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Penang & Baldy Billy Peaks (#806)
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Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Neil O.
(NEW!!!) 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. Hazards: Steep climbs & descents, uneven surfaces, indistinct track in places, unfenced cliff edges, slippery in places (walking poles recommended). Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

14 May, Tue 9:30PM				Buchanan’s & Elmsere Lookout (From Governors St, Bundanoon (#690) )
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
(NEW!!!) Commencing at the Glow Worm Glen car park the path winds through forest with a couple of little creek crossings.  Continue on the track to the left of the Glow Worm Glen steps which winds along to Buchanan's Lookout.  Optional opportunity to continue to Elsmere Lookout.  Enjoy the beautiful view while having lunch and return by the same route. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon) Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

21-28 Jul, Sun (08:45AM)-Sun (14:00PM)				New Caledonia. GRNC1. Grand Randonnee
Grade:4/6		Length	120km	4,800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The GRNC1 crosses the great southern section of Grande Terre, the main island of New Caledonia and takes bushwalkers on a journey of a variety of habitats from tropical beaches to towering rainforests, waterfalls galore and scenic mountain ridges, making this truly a walk in paradise. There are walkers huts at each campsite and we will travel through the Blue River provincial park for a large section of the walk. Almost all of the flora and fauna is endemic to the island which makes this walk very special. Location: Blue River provincial Park Map: Alltrails Limit: 14. View

17-24 Sep, Tue (08:00AM)-Tue (17:00PM)				Nadgee Nature Reserve Bushwalk
Grade:4/6		Length	40km	800m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Nadgee Nature Reserve is a real delight, especially in spring with the wildflowers and hopefully a ground parrot or two. And the coastal scenery is wonderful, with perhaps a sighting of whales! The Reserve is south of Eden and runs down to the border. This full pack walk is out and return featuring multiple nights at two of the best locations in the Reserve – Newtons Beach and Nadgee Beach. From Newtons Beach we spend the time enjoying the beach and the  lovely scenery. From Nadgee Beach, we will do a couple of lovely day walks including a visit to Bunyip Hole and the border marker at Cape Howe. Location: Nadgee NR Limit: 8. View

9-17 Oct, Wed (17:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM)				Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	50km	1,300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(NEW!!!) 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 needs to be fully equipped for the variety of conditions in the area. We stay at ski lodge in Jindabyne for a night on either side of the walk with our regular BBQ overlooking the lake. Always a pleasure walking in Kosciuszko area and this will feature some great scenery and bush in an area new to the leader. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

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