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18 May, Sun 7:16AM				Two Ravines North of Fort Ridge
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for the future generations. Park at around GR 224 317 on Glen Davis Road. Ascend to the top of Fort Ridge, then follow it north and descend into a ravine at GR 219 330. Explore the ravine upstream and climb out to Torbane Balcony at around GR 221 332. Walk to a promontory point at GR 219 331, then return to the balcony and continue south to about GR 222 330. Find a way down under the cliffs and explore the ravine to the south, finishing on Fort Ridge. On the way back, visit The Fort, if time permits. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

19 Jun, Thu 8:30AM				Bungonia Gorge Slot Canyon via White & Red Track (#855)
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	608m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) (Will be lead by Jim Allman) A short but challenging walk that involves a steep ascent and descent. This is a challenging circular walk/climb. Only for fit walkers as hard navigation over/under boulders and rocks. The highlight of this walk is finding a passage through the boulders as we pick our way through the slot canyon.   Very steep descent and ascent. Steep, slippery boulder climbing in the gorge. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Bungonia 8828-2N Limit: 10. View

29 Jun, Sun 6:12AM				Western Escarpment of Wolgan Valley
Grade:5/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. After placing vehicles at each end of the walk, leave from near Wolgan Gap Trig, walk to the top of the cliff line, then follow the ins and outs of the cliff line for about 7 km. Stunning views. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

5 Jul, Sat 8:00AM				Rock Bottom~Point Hatteras~Mine in the Sky~Rock Bottom
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	560m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
From Rock Bottom we will access Point Hatteras via a route that follows under the clifflines below Point Hatteras and after ascending to the top will visit the Cape as well as the very interesting Mine in the Sky before descending via a route to the north of Airly Turret. Expect lots of rock scrambling and offtrack walking. The meeting time is earlyish as there is lots to explore on this hike! rock scrambling/offtrack walking Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

12 Jul, Sat 6:14AM				Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern
Grade:5/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. We will visit two stunning locations – Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern, starting and finishing at Sunnyside Ridge Road, GR 380 090. About 9 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

12 Jul, Sat 8:00AM				Revelations Chamber and Dragons teeth rocks
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	480m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The highlight of this walk are the amazing honeycomb caves we will pass along the way on this completely offtrack walk along with the very strange dragons teeth rock formations which are really quite incredible. Be prepared for trackless walking but also many amazing rock platforms, colourful overhangs and much more. rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

17 Jul, Thu 7:00AM				Saddleback Mt to Barren Grounds via Hoddles Track (#335)
Fully inside The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From the top of Saddleback Mountain we will take Hoddles Track to the top of Barren Grounds. From there we will navigate towards Griffins Trail to the Barren Grounds car park. Requires a car shuffle. Hazards: Rough track, very steep descents and ascents, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Some off track. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 8. View

16 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Genowlan point~the Citadel~Citadel spur~Citadel point~Glen Davis road
Grade:5/6		Length	6km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A walk for those who love rock scrambling,pagodas in abundance, interesting slots, ramps, passageways and even squeezy bits! Needless to say this walk has all of the above including the Ultimate View and a place which will leave you breathing hard, the birthing canal pass! Actually for this trip I'll have a tape so if you don't want to experience the aforementioned pass you don't have to and you can climb down beside it. In any case you must be prepared for plenty of offtrack walking and some scrubbashing. Although this walk goes past the Citadel it's an optional climb for those who don't want to attempt it. In any case the views along Citadel spur will blow you away. Early meetup at Capertee is essential. rock scrambling Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

31 Aug, Sun 6:15AM				McLeans Pass, Firebird Rocks and Tara Point
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off The Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot, visit Stargate Tunnel and then proceed to the escarpment above McLeans Pass. Walk west, enjoying stunning views of the Capertee Valley, then south to spectacular Firebird Rocks. Next, explore the promontory to the south east before making our way down to Baal Bone Creek and then up to Tara Point. Walk back to the vehicles. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

6 Sep, Sat 8:00AM				Waterfall to Bundeena
Grade:5/6		Length	30km	500m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Waterfall Station - Couranga Track - Wallumarra Track - Coast Track - Bundeena. Long hard rewarding walk across Royal NP. Wide variety of landscapes and beautiful scenery. Only for fit and very experienced walkers. Joint walk with Bush Club Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S and Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 8. View

18 Sep, Thu				Missingham Steps, Stevos Track, Carrington Falls Circuit
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) Maureen.F
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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

5 Dec, Fri 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

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