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27 Jul, Sat 7:30AM				Clifflines to the east of the Bicentennial Trail
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
There is an impressive ridge line that parallels the Bicentennial Trail between the Cape Horn ft and the Moffitts ft which I've admired on many occasions whilst walking along the BT. I've always thought about exploring this incredible looking ridge, and now's the time! This is an exploratory walk but you can expect to encounter the usual suspects, such as many pagodas, numerous slots, overhangs and caves and any of the other geological formations you would see within the Gardens of Stone National Park. If you are the adventurous type then this walk should appeal to you. Rock scrambling and off-track. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: cullen bullen and Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

11 Aug, Sun 6:36AM				Kangaroo Creek Traverse
Grade:5/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be better protected. Park the cars near Angus Place. Walk on trail to SH 1127, then off trail north east to SH 1095. Descend into Kangaroo Creek at around GR 329 060, then follow the cliff line and ledges all the way to GR 315 056. Exit to Angus Place Trail and walk back to vehicles. About 12 km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest and Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

15 Aug, Thu 9:00AM				Emmetts Flat via Slotts Way & Starlights (#254)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:5/6		Length	16km	410m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) (Changed leader) Head along Ahearns LO track. Branch south down Slotts Way. Reaching the Nattai River, head down stream till reaching Emmetts Flat then head up Starlights trail. Hazards: Steep off track descent. Creek crossings. Steep ascent. Uneven surfaces Steep descent and ascent, off-track in places. Creek crossing, slippery, cliff edges. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Limit: 10. View

17 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				The Valley of the Kings
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Anton
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) One of the grandest of the many grand Mugii Murum-Ban walks. Valley of the Kings has a (big) bit of everything - big cliffs, big pagodas, big ferns, and big views. Climbing the file trail to the top of the Genowlan Mesa, we walk along its spectacular south-east cliffs high above the Capertee Valley. We then make our way to the Sphinx complex with its 360 degree views across the mountain, before descending into and through the beautiful valley. Come join the Fellowship of the King. Off-track. Scrambling. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

19 Sep, Thu 9:00AM				Stevos Pass Track to Kangaroo River and up Missingham Steps Circuit
Grade:5/6		Length	9km	430m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Jerry
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circular walk from Carrington Falls down Stevos Pass to the Kangaroo River. Cross the river after lunch and up through magnificent rainforest to the Missingham "steps". Very steep descent, off-track, leeches, river crossing, steep slimb up rocks and "steps". Unfenced. Location: Nellies Glenn and Carrington Falls - Budderoo NP Limit: 8. View

21 Sep, Sat 8:00AM				East Creek exploration
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Date Changed) Deep inside the Newnes State Forest is an unprotected area worth saving and of course visiting, East Creek. Within its deep sculptured walls, there are wonderful overhangs and sections of towering forest, along with a few superb waterfalls which we will visit along the way. Come see why this area should be included within the Gardens of Stone National Park. Rock scrambling. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

28 Sep, Sat 7:30AM				The Devils Throat. Top and bottom
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Following Camp Creek we will visit the incredible Devils Throat, a narrow, deep, short canyon with several spectacular waterfalls, sculptured walls and plunge pools. We will view this natural marvel from the top and bottom. Expect lots of scrambling and the odd tricky bit! Rock scrambling and off-track. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

17 Oct, Thu 8:30AM				Where the waters meet, Guula Ngurra NP
Grade:5/6		Length	18km	480m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Neil O.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk to Murrawall where the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Rivers meet. At this junction the Aboriginal story of Gurangatch and Miragan can be appreciated. Steep descent and ascent, scrambling over rocks along the Wollondilly River. Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Limit: 8. View

20 Oct, Sun 7:28AM				Pagoda Spurs and Ravines West of Genowlan Creek
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be better protected for future generations. Park at Airly Mountain or on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk to the top part of The Grotto, then north to the bottom end of Ladders Defile. After a quick visit, explore the highly dissected terrain of pagodas, slots and spurs to the east, bounded by Genowlan Creek gorge. Return via Lyrebird Defile. Scrambling and exposure. About 6km. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

21 Nov, Thu 9:15AM				Gerringong Falls to the bottom of the falls
Grade:5/6		Length	14km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) 34586
(Cancelled) Cycle Budderoo & Hersey Fire trails to the start of the descent to below the falls. Locate the "chimney" and use rope to descent this and steep decent to track. Very steep, bring your own bicycle to get to track head, slippery, use of rope, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Budderoo National Park Limit: 9. View

24 Nov, Sun 7:30AM				Poseidon Arena: Zeus and Sisyphean Ridges
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park at GR 270 183 on Moffitt Trail. Walk east and explore Sisyphean Ridge. Continue east and climb Zeus Minor and then the Zeus Ridge. Explore its remarkable pagodas and rock formations, moving southwards, then descend towards Moffitt Trail and the cars. Scrambling and exposure. About 6k. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA and Ben Bullen SF Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

30 Dec, Mon - 4 Jan, Sat				Round Mountain to Kiandra
Grade:5/6		Length	80km	1,900m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Extended 6-day pack walk, hard, big climbs, optional side trips, on and off tracks. Round Mountain - Derschko's Hut - Mackey's Hut - Brooks Hut - Tabletop Mountain - Broken Dam Hut - Elaine Mine - Four Mile Hut - Kiandra. A hard but rewarding and interesting walk. Visit old goldfields, climb Mount Jagungal, walk on tracks as well as off tracks in unique alpine country. Joint walk with Bush Club Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Contact leader Limit: 8. View

12-22 Mar, Wed (13:47PM)-Sat (00:00AM)				Overland Track plus side trips
Grade:5/6		Length	125km		Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Overland track walk. Starting at Cradle Mountain and walking through to Cynthia Bay. Planning to do as many side trips as possible dependent upon weather. Side trips include Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff, Mount Oakleigh, Mount Ossa, Hartnett Falls, an additional 2 nights in Pine Valley, Mount Acropolis, and Labyrinth. Will need to pay for airfares, bus to and from track, one night accommodation at Launceston, one night accommodation at Cynthia Bay and one or two nights accommodation at Hobart. Need to pay for Overland Track Pass and Tasmania walking pass. Will need to be reasonably fit as we will be walking at a good pace to fit in the side trips. Previous pack hiking experience required. Even though there are huts all the way, still required to carry a tent, quality sleeping bag, sleeping mat, cooking gear, and food for 8 days. Steep ascent with full pack day one. The weather. Rocky, scrambling. Some exposure. Long distance. Location: Tasmania Map: Cradle Mountain~Lake StClair national park Map Published by Tasmap and highly recommended. Limit: 12. View

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