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13 Oct, Sun 8:00AM Kiama Coast Walk
Grade:3/6 Length 22km  250m Branch
Carol T.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCovering the north, mid and southern sections of this beautiful section of coast with sublime views, we will start at the sparkling Minnamurra River, passing Cathedral rocks, then onto Bombo Headland for views over the quarry.  Making our way through Kiama’s pristine beaches we will visit both blowholes then head over the rolling green hills on our way to Gerringong.  If the Werri lagoon is unsafe to cross, the walk will be adjusted to suit. Minor hazards include sand walking, slippery rocks, river crossing
Location: Illawarra
Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 8. View

13 Oct, Sun 8:15AM Pretty Beach to Clear Point – Loop Walk
Grade:4/6 Length 16km Milton Branch
Megan H.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA steep climb up Mt Durras, then walk across to Clear Point and stop for lunch. On the way back, explore the new track along the coast to Pretty. Some up and down hills, along rock platforms, up and down constructed steps. The walk is long, but pace will be steady, with plenty of time to enjoy the coast on the way back, including swims. Should be back at cars around 3:30 pm.
Location: Murramarang NP
Map: Kioloa 89261N Limit: 10. View

14 Oct, Mon 9:49AM Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  533m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Meet in Katoomba outside the Carrington Hotel for the Blackheath bus at 09:49. Alight Evans Lookout Road after St Andrews Road. Walk to Neates Glen track. Down, along and finally up. Magnificent views. Walk part of the Cliff Top walk, then Braeside walk. Finishing at Blackheath Station. Steep downs and ups. Rough.
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

14-27 Oct, Mon-Sun Madagascar wildlife and walking tour
Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This trip will be run by the experienced Exodus Tour company which I’ve travelled with on several occasions to parts of Africa and found them to be very professional and extremely informative and exciting in the locations they visit and the guides they provide. Accommodation is of a high standard. This is a small group trip with maximum of 12. Currently 8 spaces left. View

14 Oct, Mon 9:42AM Mount Annan Botanic Gardens
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  150m Sydney Branch
Roslyn B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) A wander around these extensive gardens on well made paths and bush tracks. The terrain is hilly so there will be some climbs. Limit: 15. View

15 Oct, Tue 9:30AM Bangadilly Circuit (#810)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 14km  320m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) A circular walk in the Southern section of Bangadilly NP. Combining management tracks, walking trails & open cross country we will walk through an interesting blend of Sydney Basin & Tableland flora & also walk along a rarely visited section of the Wingecarribee River. Steep climbs, some off track, unfenced cliffs, uneven surfaces.
Location: Bangadilly NP (Canyonleigh)
Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

16 Oct, Wed 10:00AM Kur-ring-gai Wildflower Garden
Grade:2/6 Length 7km Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Date Changed) Meander bush trails through Ku-ring Gai Wildflower Garden. Lovely bush scenery. T: Meet at Gordon Station to catch 9:45am 197 bus to Kuring-gai Wildflower Garden. Bus back to Gordon Station afterwards. Walk bush trails through a variety of environments. Bookings only one week before date of walk please.
Location: Kur-ring-gai NP Limit: 15. View

16 Oct, Wed 8:30AM Red Rocks Trig & Drawing Room Rocks, Kangaroo Valley
Grade:2/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
Jon R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA full-day excursion with two short walks on well-made tracks and a bit of a drive in between. It’s fairly flat to the Red Rocks Trig, while Drawing Room Rocks is uphill but worth the effort for spectacular views from the unique natural rocky lookout. Bring morning tea and lunch to enjoy at the lookout points. View

18 Oct, Fri 10:07AM The Alphabet series.”W”..Wentworth falls lake circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Cafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.LEADER: Philip Wright Start with a coffee at the famous German bakery,  Then walk to Wentworth Falls lake. The circuit around the lake shows you the serene beauty of the lake. Admire the water birds, sculptures and the flora...Maples, tea trees, grevillea ( specific to this area), isopogan, sun Orchid, wild strawberries, tree ferns, and of course Waratahs and rhododendrons flowering in October. There are more species unknown to the leader. Botanists  are invited to join the walk to enrich our knowledge. If you are lucky, you will see redbellied snakes. On return to the station, you can treat yourself with the famous pastries at the German bakery. View

19 Oct, Sat 9:00AM Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  450m Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Starting the walk via the Vale lookout and great views over the lower Grose River, then the Vale of Avoca trail to the Grose River. Cross the river and pick up track on south side going up stream. Cross river near confluence with Cabbage Tree Creek. The Paterson Hill off track section begins from here, a steep climb to Paterson hill from the creek confluence. Look for log book near cairn. Return down spur to Cabbage Tree Creek, then follow creek to Grose River. Anyone wanting an easier walk can remain at the Grose River swimming pools and enjoy a swim. Return via The Wire track, a short but steeper track that joins the fire trail to the parked cars. Hazards include off track walking, river and creek crossings, steep exposed rock faces.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Kurrajong 9030-4N Limit: 12. View

19 Oct, Sat 8:30AM Where the waters meet, Guula Ngurra NP
Grade:5/6 Length 18km  480m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Neil O.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked) A walk to the junction of the Wollondilly and Wingecaribee rivers. This special place, known as "Murrawall", sits on Gundungurra country and marks the starting point of the Dreamtime Creation story featuring Gurangatch and Mirragan. Very steep descent and ascent, scrambling over rocks along the Wollondilly River. Slippery slopes, cliff edges, thick bush.
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.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFind 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

20 Oct, Sun 8:00AM Stoney Creek Circuit
Grade:4/6 Length 15km Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSwim | A trip that involves swimmingFrom Steamers Beach car park we follow fire trails and a short on-road section to Stoney Creek for morning tea and a swim. We then proceed southwesterly on rough tracks to Paradise Rock for lunch with a view, then a short but rough, steep and scrubby off-track section should land us on Steamers Beach for a snack and maybe another swim. Main track back to the cars. Rough, steep and scrubby off-track section.
Location: Booderee NP
Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 12. View

21 Oct, Mon 10:00AM Baulkham Hills Heritage Trail & Rose Garden
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  140m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)(NEW!!!) This walk visits the Rose Garden at Roxborough Park. It then follows the parks and bushland along Quarry and Toongabbie Creeks where some of the colony's earliest settlers set up farms and fruit orchards to supply the growing colony of Sydney. The walk follows mainly paved paths and bicycle paths. creek crossing, slippery if wet, bicycles
Location: Baulkham Hills
Map: Prospect 90302N Limit: 14. View

21 Oct, Mon 9:22AM Echo Point to Leura
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  500m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.From Katoomba Station we walk to Echo Point and descend to the base of the Three Sisters. Then to Leura Forest via Federal Pass. After Leura Forest climb up to the Amphitheatre Track and on to Leura Cascades. Walking to Leura. Lots of stairs.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

22 Oct, Tue 9:30AM Patons Fire Trail (#630)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  150m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPatons Fire Trail meanders through forest to a lookout over Bundanoon Creek. Return by the same route. Rough track, steep section, unfenced cliff edges
Location: Meryla SF
Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

23 Oct, Wed 9:00AM Garrad Reserve – Narrawallee
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
Sue W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Access to Garrad Reserve will be through the back streets of Narrawallee from Matron Porter Reserve car park. Walk an easy downhill track through Garrad Reserve to Narrawallee Inlet and return through the reserve behind the beach for coffee at Hello Hueys coffee stop. View

23 Oct, Wed 9:00AM Randwick to Bondi
Grade:2/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk from Randwick to Coogee Beach and then along the coastal walk to Bondi. From Tamarama  Beach to Bondi people can take time to enjoy the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. Bookings only from week before walk please.
Location: Coogee to Bondi coastal walk Limit: 15. View

25 Oct, Fri 9:30AM The Suburbs Series : Cheltenham, Eastwood
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  150m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event.  Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Eastwood Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. Follow fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction of the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow GNW until we come to the turnoff to the Terrys Creek Track. Follow this track through various parks to Terrys Creek falls and on to Vimiera Park. Road walk to Eastwood Railway Station. Possible sighting of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom during this walk. Rough and slippery track in a few spots. Creek crossings. View

27 Oct, Sun 9:00AM Kioloa Circuit Walk – Russell Petersen Memorial Walk
Grade:3/6 Length 12km Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFrom Shelley Beach car park, head west along Moores Road through the ANU Research Centre. Dangerboard and Old Coast Roads are then followed to Pretty Beach. We then traverse bush tracks and several beaches heading north to return to vehicles for afternoon tea.
Map: Tabourie 89272S View

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