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18 Sep, Thu 8:00AM				Missingham Steps, Stevos Track, Carrington Falls Circuit (#305)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:5/6		Length	15km	480m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(Nearly fully booked) A circular walk: from Carrington Falls car park we follow Stevo's Track steeply down to the Kangaroo River for lunch. After crossing the river, we climb up the rough track via Missingham Steps and once on top we follow the management trail back to the car park. Steep off-track walking, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions. Location: Carrington Falls - Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 10. View

20 Sep, Sat 8:15AM				The Suspended Barbican
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	515m	Sydney Branch
Anton
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The Suspended Barbican is a large mass of fractured rock “suspended” from dramatic cliff lines and protects remnant rainforest within a deep chasm. The Bushexplorers describe it as one of the top 10 walks in NSW - we will traverse a spectacular cliff line, descend, make our way through the hidden world and return up through the aptly named Ultimate Chute. It's certainly one of the great walks of stunning Mugii Murum-ban. Expect great vistas, pagoda climbing, a hidden cave, and giant rock formations to squeeze through.   Very steep off-track ascents and descents. A long day with an early start requiring climbing the (in)famous Genowlan Fire trail, although we could drive up depending on the number of AWD/4WD vehicles in the group - TBC Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

12 Oct, Sun 7:01AM				Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park on Sunnyside Ridge Road at GR 386 069 and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave and Pinch Point Circle along the way. Move south east and out towards Carne Creek, then climb out on a tributary and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

16 Oct, Thu 8:00AM				Tahmoor Gorge to Maldon (#950)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Traverse a section of Tahmoor Gorge along Bargo River from the bottom of Sally's Pass to the junction of Nepean River. From the junction we will pick our way down the Nepean to Maldon. Will require car shuffle. Partly unexplored so will need to be agile. Possible need to swim/float a section. Some cliffs and slippery rocks. Location: Picton and Bargo & Nepean R Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 8. View

23 Nov, Sun 6:03AM				Wolgan Loops
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Drive on Blackfellows Hand Road, turn on Fire Trail No. 5 and park at the locked gate. Walk a short distance on the trail, then off-track to the area overlooking Point Green. Traverse east, cross the Wolgan River and explore a peninsula to the west to GR 350 102. Descend east from here, cross the Wolgan River and climb a peninsula to the east at GR 353 102. Explore it to its southern end, then cross the Wolgan River at GR 352 099 and make our way back to the vehicles. About 6 km. Partly exploratory. Wet feet and more. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

29-30 Nov, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (14:00PM)				Beebox Spur – Shoalhaven River
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	500m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Bungonia NP - Beebox Spur - Shoalhaven River - Trestles Track. A circuit walk with a steep descent on day 1 and a steep climb on day 2. In between there is river walking with time for swimming, exploring and relaxing. Minor car shuffle involved. Joint walk with Bush Club. A hard walk, track and off track Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 15. View

6 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				The flying carpet and clifflines of Carne creek
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Projecting itself out from the cliff into the void above Carne creek caves is the aptly named Flying Carpet! This narrowish slab of rock affords the cautious walker outstanding views of the surrounding clifflines all around and far down into Carne creek. We will also visit the wonderful Koan cave too as we progress along the towering escarpment. A walk for those with an adventurous spirit! rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: cullen bullen Limit: 12. View

13 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Morong creek Falls ¬Morong creek¬Kowmung river and return
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Morong creek with its series of spectacular falls and cascades is one of the gems of the Kanangra Boyd national park and on this walk we will follow its downward path as its plummets down to the picturesque Kowmung River. On the way we will savour its beauty, go for a swim and do the same when we reach the river at the bottom. This is really wild country and with its pink and grey granite boulders, the Morong creek is truly an amazing place for those with an adventurous spirit. For participating hikers, I'd advise to stay in Oberon the night before as the drive to the start of the walk is much shorter. rock scrambling and offtrack Location: Kanangra-Boyd NP Map: Shooters Hill 88302S Limit: 12. View

10 Jan, Sat 7:30AM				Wollangambe 3 canyon
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Many people have done Wollangambe 1 and 2 canyon sections, but have you ventured further down this magnificent watercourse because there are some superb sections of canyon to experience for the adventurous walker/canyoner. Included is a tunnel section, oodles of long and spectacular pools, cascades and rock formations and a strong possibility you'll have the whole place to yourself. Helmets, wetsuits, surfmats or lilos/donuts are essential and a PFD too if you aren't a good swimmer. Needless to say a canyon pack or drybag are also important to bring along as is a sense of adventure and fun. rock scrambling and rapids Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

7 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Rocky creek canyon
Grade:5/6		Length	6km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Rocky creek canyon is the classic canyon and is regarded as an entry level wet canyon as it does not have any abseils but does have several short swims with the longest being about 30 metres. The scenery in this canyon is unparalleled as its sculptured walls are regarded as the best you'll find anywhere. On this trip I plan to do the full length and climb up the exit track which means we won't have to double back and climb up the cascades. Participants should have the following gear, helmet, wetsuit, drybag, PFD if you are not a proficient swimmer. I have rated this a 5 because there are some tricky scrambles down cascades to negotiate and a rocky climb out at the end. rock scrambling and slippery conditions Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

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