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30 Jun, Mon 9:00AM				Honeymoon track – Bridle Track circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Another winter walk with orchids but this time with a hill or two     Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

30 Jun, Mon 9:45AM				Malabar Headland Circuit & Whale Watching.
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	90m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) At the end of the financial year, come and bank on the Whales! Sydney's peak whale watching time is June -July so come and see what we can find. There is different but lovely vegetation on each side of this loop walk and some great views. On the Malabar side we will pass the bay which featured in the 2022 ABC Sunday night drama "Significant Others". You can preview the track if you have the paid version of AllTrails, at https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/australia/new-south-wales/malabar-headlands-track?mobileMap=false&initFlyover=true&flyoverReturnToTrail= Booking essential, giving your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I already have them. The track is fairly exposed so there is not much protection from the wind. There are stairs and uneven rocks to traverse as well as the small possibility of unpleasant odours from the sewerage plant. Location: Malabar Headland NP Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 20. View

30 Jun, Mon 9:08AM				North Lawson to North Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	525m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet at Lawson station. Tracks and road to North Lawson Park. Then down and along Empire Pass to Frederica Falls. Up to Queens Roads. Track down to Cliff Avenue. Golden Horizons Park and Oaklands Road. Horseshoe Falls. Finish at Hazelbrook station. Steep, rough, slippery Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

1 Jul, Tue 9:00AM				Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge (#940)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(Cancelled) This is a medium (grade 3) walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool for morning tea. We will then follow the Matilda Track to a series of lookouts.   At the third lookout, we will split into 2 groups.  The optional harder (grade 4) walk will continue on and down Rosies Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge and lunch in the gorge then return via Jacks Pass. The easier (grade 3) walk will back track to one of the lookouts for lunch. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Location: Potholes Reserve Tahmoor Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View

1 Jul, Tue				Track clearing with NPA and NPWS
					Milton Branch
Paul B.
Date tbc. Would you like to spend a day as part of a joint team track clearing our local National Parks? We expect to conduct trackwork in the Morton National Park in the last week of July. Date to be confirmed. It can be hard work but there are easy jobs too. It’s definitely a lot of fun. A great way to give back to the bush and we have a great afternoon tea party afterwards! Location: Morton NP View

2 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Circular Quay to Bondi Junction
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Circular Quay to Bondi Junction via Botanic Gardens, Woolloomooloo,  Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Trumper Park, Centennial Park and Queens Park. Street and park walking with lots of steps. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Eastern Suburbs Limit: 15. View

2 Jul, Wed 9:13AM				Otford to Burning Palms Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	450m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(NEW!!!) (Cancelled) Following Cliff Track to coastal views from Otford Lookout, descending to Burning Palms Beach. Return via Burgh Track and Garrawarra Trail loop back to Otford along the ridge via Werrong lookout. Bush trails and beach walking. Some steep and slippery sections. View

2 Jul, Wed 8:30AM				Steamers Beach Booderee NP
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
From Steamers Beach Car Park follow a sandy track through a tall eucalypt forest. A set of metal steps brings you down to Steamers Beach which has high cliffs. We will walk along the beach to the far end where there are rock overhangs We will return the same way. Booderee has a park entry fee. Location: Booderee NP Limit: 12. View

4 Jul, Fri 5:50AM				Noorumboon Brook and the Cliffs to the East
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Park on Bells Line of Road at GR 766 889. Staying within the national park, make our way to the headwaters of Noorumboon Brook at GR 772 894, then follow the north west trending ridge above it on the right-hand side, exploring under the cliff lines, till about GR 775 913. Walk under the cliffs above Noorumboon Brook, then descend to the bottom at GR 771 902. Attempt to climb within it and out onto the ridge to the west. If not successful, take a ledge discovered on a previous walk, leading to the same ridge. Follow the ridge to reconnect with the parked vehicles. About 8 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Kurrajong 9030-4N and Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 10. View

4 Jul, Fri 9:47AM				The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
RSVP direct to Heather heatherlakiss@gmail.com This  pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the national park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in East Lindfield. Steep, rugged and slippery sections. Limit: 15. 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

6 Jul, Sun 8:30AM				Governor Head and Cape St George Lighthouse
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Walk from Murrays Beach carpark to Governor Head then south through heathland and forest to the ruins of Cape St George Lighthouse. Return via Hole in the Wall. Great coastal views. Booderee has a park entry fee. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 1:25,000 View

7 Jul, Mon 8:46AM				Springwood Ridge trail, Blue Gum Swamp
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	240m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Cars required please. Meet in Springwood railway car park near the mural. Drive to White Cross Road, Winmalee. Grotto. Up Springwood Ridge Fire Trail, past St Columba's High School. Continue to smaller track and then steep down. Reach Blue Gum Forest track. Up short cut track to Shaws Ridge. Tracks back to cars. Steep, rough, slippery, edges Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

8 Jul, Tue				Rainforest Family Walk
Grade:3/6					Milton Branch
32009
Date tbc 8 or 15 July. This is a short discovery walk in rainforest. Suitable for children accompanied by an adult. Bring morning tea. Back by lunch. View

8 Jul, Tue 7:02AM				Sydney: Rose Bay to Watsons Bay (#S102)
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
From Rose Bay Ferry Wharf we will visit Sydney Harbour National Park. The walk passes Nielsen Park, Strickland House, Greycliffe Estate and Vaucluse House.  Vaucluse House closed on Tuesday, but gardens open. Return via 2:45pm ferry from Watsons Bay to Circular Quay  ar. 3:08pm, train to Central in time for 4pm train. Many steps & street walking. Limit: 20. View

9 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Milsons Point to Botanic Gardens
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Milsons Point Station across Harbour Bridge and around Circular Quay to the Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquarie’s chair, Domain and on to Hyde Park. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 15. View

9 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Nuggan Pt, Meroo Headland
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		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. We will adjourn to somewhere for coffee afterwards. Grade 2/3. Location: Meroo NP View

9 Jul, Wed 8:45AM				Springwood circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	425m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Start at Springwood station and descend via Magdala Gully Track to Magdala Falls. Turn off and ascend to Yondell Avenue Extension Trail via a faint track and join Wiggins Track, the Victory Track, Sassafras Gully Track and a short road walk back to Springwood Station. Steep and slippery sections, many trees and branches across track, creek crossings Location: Springwood Limit: 10. View

9 Jul, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get-together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None. Location: Emu Plains View

11 Jul, Fri 9:49AM				Pre season Spring Wonder Walk : Camellia Gardens
Grade:1/6		Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
Camellia Gardens Leader: Philip Wright Located in Caringbah and overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, the Gardens were recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Camellia Gardens of Excellence in 2014. There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW. The Gardens have over 400 cultivars and species donated and acquired since its first plantings began in 1969, in addition to many other rare ornamental and native plants. The collection is of unique value to Australian horticulture. The Gardens have something for all seasons. The camellias are in season during autumn and winter. Tea house serves delicious devonshire and lunches.   We will play by ear. A walk at Woronora Cemetery can be added on. Limit: 10. View

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