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4 Dec, Wed 9:45AM				Cockatoo Island
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Explore historic Cockatoo Island. Bookings only from one week before the walk please. Location: Cockatoo Is Limit: 15. View

4 Dec, Wed 3:00PM				Nuggan Pt, Meroo Headland afternoon/evening
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk to Nuggan Point from Meroo Head Campsite. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches. BBQ following. BYO snags, condiments and treats. Or veggies! Depart 3pm, behind Civic Centre, Ulladulla Travel: 40 km return Location: Meroo NP Limit: 20. View

4 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				Wentworth Falls Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(NEW!!!) Starting from Wentworth Falls station and walking as much of the Charles Darwin Walk as possible to the Falls. Depending on weather conditions being cool enough, descend to the base of the falls and as far as allowed with track closures. Alternately walk the Underpass and Overpass tracks, or both. Hot weather and cliff edges. Wet rocks at base of falls. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

6 Dec, Fri 7:15PM				Magical by night….Birdwood Gully
Grade:3/6		Length	5km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) RSVP closed Monday 2/12/24 5 pm. Leader: Philip Wright. Fireflies . Glow worms. Meet at station at 7:15 pm. If you wish to have dinner at Springwood take the 4:55 train arriving Springwood at 6:15pm.  Bright Headlamp, preferably with red light,  with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Many steps, metal bits on ground, small creek crossings, muddy in parts. Limit: 7. View

6 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				St Ives walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	320m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
RSVP Direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com   Commencing Kitchener Street, St Ives and heading towards the fairly steep Management Trail up to the Wild Flower Garden and onto the Information Centre to view the native plants, snake and lizard on display. Coffee is available there from the machine.  Stop for morning tea.   Continue to St Ives Showground where Tree Tops is situated, a challenging climbing area for all ages, view other venues and have our packed lunch.  Return to the WFG.  Option to leave the WFG onto Mona Vale Road for a bus to Gordon Station or continue back to Kitchener Street initially on a different WFG route and return via the Management Trail. Limit: 15. View

6-8 Dec, Fri (10:00AM)-Sun (14:00PM)				YHA Pittwater
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
34794
(Nearly fully booked) Our annual Pittwater weekend of walking / swimming / kayaking / relaxing is on again, it was so much fun last year that everyone decided we need to do it again.  Accomodation is dormitory style, access is by ferry from Church Point.  Cook your own meals in the well equipped kitchen.  If interested please email and I will send you the details of the weekend. Limit: 25. View

7 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Martins Lookout~Glenbrook Creek~Bunyan Lookout~Lost World~Sharks Head Cave~Magdala Track
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Postponed) This circuit takes in some of the most spectacular walking country in the lower Blue Mountains with some truly superb lookouts, interesting overhang caves, numerous waterfalls and much more! Plus its not all that far from sydney and accessible by public transport. I'm planning to swim in Glenbrook Creek at least once, along the way. rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

7 Dec, Sat 6:05AM				Upper Bungleboori Creek and Ravines South of Waratah 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 vehicles on a side road off Waratah Ridge Road at GR 455 010. Follow an old trail south till GR 461 005, then descend a gully to the south to a tributary of Bungleboori. Follow it downstream to Bungleboori. Climb out on a spur at GR 469 994, head north to the trail and then visit the Five Ladies Lookout. If there is time, we will also visit the Midsummer Nights Grotto. Walk back to the vehicles. Wet feet and more. Bring dry bags. Scrambling and exposure. About 7 km. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

9 Dec, Mon 10:10AM				Field of Mars
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) This walk starts on bush tracks through the High Eucalypt forest preserved in the Field of Mars Reserve. It heads up the hill, skirts around the Field of Mars cemetery then heads back down the hill. After a diversion through the mangroves of Buffalo Creek to Sugarloaf Point, it follows the Great North Walk along Lane Cove River, to finish at Boronia Park Reserve. rough bush tracks in parts, slippery if wet Location: Boronia Park Map: Great North Walk Limit: 14. View

9 Dec, Mon 8:29AM				Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
From the station walk to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return the same way. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

10 Dec, Tue 6:17AM				Wheeny Gap and Green Scrub
Grade:6/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Co-leader John Kennett. Early start. Park some cars at GR 813 962 on Mountain Lagoon Trail and drive other cars to the locked gate on the North Wheeny Gap Trail. Walk to the end of the trail and descend to Wheeny Gap and pools. After a quick swim, find a way through the cliffs to the north, aiming at GR 803 930. If time permits, explore a couple high points for views, then follow a north-trending ridge through Green Scrub and to the parked vehicles. About 14 km. Scrambling and exposure. Mostly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

11 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				Bawley Point to Nuggan Point
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
Led by Jon and Elaine. A mostly shaded walk from Bawley Reserve (off Johnson Street) to Nuggan Point via bush tracks. Coffee in Bawley afterwards. Location: Bawley Reserve View

11 Dec, Wed 9:30AM				Thornleigh to Pennant Hills
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk from Thornleigh to Pennant Hills. Beautiful bush. Bookings only from one week before the walk. Some creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

11 Dec, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

13 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				Paddle Tallowa Dam to Bundanoon Creek (#K150)
Passes through 3 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Goulburn Mulwaree Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
(Date Changed) Bundanoon Creek offers some spectacular cliff faces.  From Tallowa Dam Picnic area we head NE up Lake Yarrunga (Kangaroo River) for 2.5km then head north into Bundanoon Creek for 4.5km to the head waters. On the return, we will take a short 2km detour up Sandy Creek before heading back to the start. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 12. View

13 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				The Suburbs & Xmas walk: Green Square, Zetland, Waterloo; Birthday walk for Steve
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
This is a Xmas walk organised by Bob Rankin and Esther. Join us to celebrate Steve's birthday as well.   A walk in Green Square/Zetland/Waterloo area.  See the multimillion dollar terraces, jungles of apartments as well as the low cost housing. Discover the Drying Green, The Green Square Library (Queen Camilla visited on 22/10/24), The glamorous Waterloo metro station)  The Waterloo Library, The Waterloo Community Garden, various reserves, witness the good work of OzHarvest. See Tony Abbott’s marriage mural. After the walk, lunch will be at a private rooftop garden with a small pool.  Bob Rankin  will provide Prosecco, chicken, sausage,  2 salads and Ricotta cheese cake at a cost of $20, RSVP commences 27 November 2024 and closes 11:59 pm 6 December 2024.  Non-refundable payment will be required when you RSVP. (Please note RSVP timing for this event is different to the standard 2 weeks ahead to day prior )     Limit: 16. View

14 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Heathcote station~Karloo track~Bottle Forest track(Kangaroo creek)~Engadine track~Parklands Trail~East Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	270m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk takes in some of the most stunning sections of Kangaroo creek downstream of Karloo pools where there is a ton of inviting swimming pools to keep you cool when the Summer sun is beating down. I plan to stop and have a swim in many of these along the way down this pristine watercourse. The walk out of Kangaroo creek is via a shady forested ridge track back to Heathcote station. This whole walk is public transport friendly. some rock hopping Location: Royal National Park Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 20. View

14 Dec, Sat 9:15AM				Mermaid Pools and Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	340m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
The Bargo River flows into Mermaid Pools and then on through the Tahmoor Gorge. This walk beside the river passes next to the pools and then descend to the gorge and river. Impressive views of the Mermaid Pools and water falls and cascades in the gorge. The track joins the valley floor and crosses the river twice then returns to the cliff edge via Rosies Pass. Return back to cars via views of Mermaid Pools and the Bargo River. A short walk with time for a swim in the river canyon. Hazards include slippery rocks, steep descents, river crossings. Location: Tahmoor Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 15. View

15 Dec, Sun 9:00AM				Paddling for Beginners – on Berringer Lake
					Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
This is to allow members who would like to paddle a kayak but do not feel comfortable over longer distances. John will take people who are more experienced further around the lake while Leanne will help introduce those who are 1st time paddlers. Please make sure to bring PFDs, morning tea and lunch. Also sunscreen and insect repellent. Location: Conjola Limit: 10. View

16 Dec, Mon 8:55AM				Linden to Woodford
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Kings Cave, Paradise Pool then up to Woodford Station. Visit a house chimney in the bush just off our normal trail. Care needed at house site with old rusting objects. Track is rough in places. Track vague in places. Location: Linden Map: Springwood and Katoomba Limit: 20. View

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