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10 Aug, Sun 8:10AM				Blue Mountain Creek and Track
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
This walk came from having walked to the end of two tracks at the end of fire trails, then looking at a map and seeing how close they are with a creek in between. Blue Mountain Creek is joined by following Kent Street fire trail to its end then following the spur down to the confluence of Blue Mountain Creek with the creek from Empire Pass Track. Continuing down the creek with multiple crossings, and wet feet, to the confluence with a creek from Amphitheatre Falls. Explore the canyon and unnamed falls. Exit the creek valley by a series of passes through the sandstone cliff line and up the spur to the end of Blue Mountain track. Track joins North Lawson fire trail and then walk back to Lawson via Empire Pass track. Blue Mountain Creek is lined with lush rain forest and ferns and is seldom visited. No track through this section.     Creek crossings and off track sections. Wet and slippery rocks. Rock scrambling using a tape. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 12. View

11 Aug, Mon 8:46AM				Springwood southside
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	444m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Cancelled) Meet at Springwood station. Walk down Bee Farm Road. Yondell extension track. Perch ponds. Up to Martin's Look out. Batman's Park. Track down to Magdala creek. Finish at Springwood station. Steep, rough, slippery edge Location: Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

11 Aug, Mon 8:42AM				Victory
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	555m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) The Victory track near Faulconbridge is open again, having been closed for more than two years. Meet at Valley Heights station. Walk roads and Valley Heights fire trail up to Farm Road. Batman Park track down to join Magdala Creek. Yondell Extension Trail up. Wiggins Track down to Glenbrook Creek. Up Victory Track. Finish at Faulconbridge station. Lots of ups and downs. Roads. Creek crossings. Climbing over trees. Ups and downs. Narrow ledges. Trips and slips. Location: Valley Heights Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

13 Aug, Wed 8:30AM				Caves beach and Bherwerre Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Starting from Caves Beach car park, follow the access track to Caves Beach. Then the track to the rock ledge leads us to views of Bherwerre Beach, the Budawang hinterland & Pigeon House Mountain. We will walk the length of Caves Beach & then onto Bherwerre Beach where we will explore for a shell midden. Return to the car ark via a lookout high above Caves Beach. Entry fee for Booderee NP. Location: Booderee NP Limit: 12. View

13 Aug, Wed 9:45AM				Narrabeen Lakes Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk around Narrabeen Lakes. An easy flat track through beautiful scenery. Abundant bird life. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Limit: 15. View

13 Aug, 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

15 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossoms
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossom  This is the time to see Cherry tree blossoms. We avoid the crowd during the Cherry Blossom Festival. The Auburn Botanic Gardens are composed of several themed gardens and areas: The Japanese garden the scented garden the sunken rose garden the Australian native and rainforest garden the amphitheatre/open air theatre the reflection pool the maze the fauna reserve an equal access playground and several picnic areas with barbecues   Limit: 10. View

16 Aug, Sat 9:00AM				Barangaroo to NSW Art Gallery & Archibald Exhibit.
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Our route is around the Barangaroo headland to Circular Quay and by the Opera House to the Botanic Gardens. Morning tea stop: bring or buy. We then continue to the Art Gallery and either view the Archibald, Wynne, Sulman and Young Archies OR view other art displays in the Gallery. A seniors discount is offered for entry to special exhibitions such as the Archibald. Lunch options: Art Gallery cafe or bring your own and eat in the forecourt of the Gallery Extension. Stay as long as you like in the Gallery before heading home. Suggested route: across the Domain to Martin Place and Metro or alternatives. Limit: 10. 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

16 Aug, Sat 10:25AM				Green Square to Ozharvest
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
We meet near the Library at Green Square and walk to Waterloo Metro Station. This area has undergone amazing changes since colonisation. There are numerous story boards detailing many of these . We visit OZHarvest off Waterloo street and have the option to purchase lunch or at least coffee at their cafe. At Waterloo Metro, members have the option of finishing and heading home OR taking the Metro to Central and using the Airport line to Wolli Creek. There is a walk/cycle track from Wolli Creek to T1 Departure level at KSA. There are other coffee and eating opportunities at KSA. Some may like to spend time plane spotting before heading home either by retracing steps to Wolli Creek or catching the Airport Shuttle Bus to the Domestic Terminal and then a Metro Bus to Mascot Station. Some may choose to use the International Airport Station to return to Central and beyond. The station access fee is about $18 with a Gold Opal Card. Using Wolli Creek avoids that fee. Distance: varies depending on options chosen: 5km to about 12 Km. Grade: 2 - with minor climbs and descents. Walking is on footpaths and walk/cycle paths. Either bring food or purchase. Do carry water and avoid dehydration. Don't drink too much water however. I have a personal story on dehydration which I will relate if walkers are interested. cyclists on shared paths, road crossings and trip hazards. Limit: 10. View

18 Aug, Mon 8:59AM				Linda Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
A lot of road walking. Linda Rock for morning tea and views. Then we explore various trails and tracks into and out of Wilson Glen. Quality of track varies. Some off track a possibility. Some overgrown and forgotten old tracks. Most roads here have no footpaths. Some roads have keen drivers. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

20 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				Buckleys Headland – Conjola NP
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Mostly flat and gentle incline walk from Narrawallee Ck Pt. Rd. through weather-beaten forest to Buckleys Headland. This is a great walk for anyone who isn’t into too many hills with a rewarding unencumbered view south to Narrawallee and north to Cunjarong Point. Coffee afterwards back in Milton but if you would like a restful snack at the headland bring that as well. Good shade if the weather is hot. Location: Conjola NP View

20 Aug, Wed 9:45AM				Duffy’s Forest
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	80m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Flower walk with a view of Cowan Creek at lunchtime. Mainly fire trails. Bookings only one week before the date of the walk please. Location: Duffys Forest Limit: 15. View

22 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk Leader: Philip Wright Great view, wild flowers galore Limit: 10. View

23 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Heathcote~Goburra track~Pipeline trail~Lake Eckersley~Bullawarring track~Kingfisher pool~Waterfall
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	380m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Flowers galore on this easyish ramble through the beautiful Heathcote national park, visiting along the way many scenic spots such as kingfisher pool and always looking out for those blossoming gems which should be in abundance at this time of the year. Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Sat 9:00AM				Ikara Head – Asgard Swamp
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Victoria Falls Rd. - Ikara Head - Girraween Cave - lookout near Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp - Victoria Falls Rd. Great walking country, magnificent scenery, interesting swamp land, Spring wildflowers. A loop walk that's not too short and not too long, with plenty of interest. Joint walk with Bush Club. Some off-track walking. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

23 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Mount York Abseling Day
		Length	0.5km	200m	Sydney Branch
Adrian B
Ropes practise day at Mount York. This day is aimed for those who have abseiled before and have their own equipment. It will be compulsory to have a harness, helmet, safety tether, descending device for single rope. We will be practising abseiling on small pitches, gradually moving up in difficulty to an overhang. There will be breaks where we will also practise knots that are commonly used when canyoning. There will be a chance to use prussiks to climb back up a pitch and to also use mechanical ascenders. A fee of $5.00 each will be collected to cover wear and tear on ropes supplied by members. There will a number of safety briefings spread throughout the day and we will have a chance to practise tying off part way through an abseil and then untying and recommencing the abseil. We will practise double fishermans, tape knot, stone knot and munter hitch. Short lengths of knot practise rope and tape will be provided. Abseiling is a dangerous activity that could result in death or serious injury. All attendees must sign NPA's Risk Waiver Form prior to commencing the activity. All abseils are adjacent a cliff, and any member within two body lengths of the cliff edge must be attached to a safety tether. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 12. View

23 Aug, Sat 8:30AM				Otford / Burning Palms Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(NEW!!!) From Otford, follow the cliffline coastal track to Burning Palms beach via the Palm Jungle. Return via the Burgh track and Garrawarra Farm. Location: Royal NP Limit: 16. View

25 Aug, Mon 9:03AM				Lawson Swamp Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk up to Queens Road. Visit Sunset Rock and Dragon Rock. Walk Lawson Swamp Trail. Wander trails north of Hazelbrook. Walking back to Hazelbrook. Part of track may be overgrown with Hakea. Gloves could be useful. Some off track. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

27 Aug, Wed 9:30AM				Two Creeks Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Jill M.
Walk from Lindfield Station to Roseville Chase via Swain Gardens and Two Creeks Track. Beautiful bush and water views. Bookings only from one week before the date of walk please. Location: Garigal NP Limit: 15. View

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