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7-14 Mar, Thu (14:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM) Kosciuszko Pack Walk
Grade:4/6 Length 48km  1,000m Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longAccommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Full pack walk in the Round Mountain area, visiting Farm Ridge Road, Mackays Hut, O'Keefes Hut and Derschkos Hut. Full day to climb Mt Jagungal and explore the area around it. As always, lovely Koscie scenery and bushland and great spots to camp. Also, the "traditional" BBQ on the deck at Jindabyne for a sausage and a glass of wine (both could be plural!). Fisher folk welcome as we will be near to Tumut River on the first night.
Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

7 Mar, Thu 9:00AM Paddle Tallowa Dam to Shoalhaven Gorge (#K160)
Grade:4/6 Length 14km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Jerry
Paddle | A canoe or kayak trip(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Tallowa Dam, we will paddle up the Shoalhaven River. There are a number of campsites on the way. The first campsite is 7km from the start. Paddlers can opt to rest here whilst the main group heads further upstream to campsite 2, which is another 4km. The distance will be 14km or, optionally, 22km. Participants are to provide their own craft & and are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Limit: 12. View

8 Mar, Fri Ivy League Pass and Unnamed Pass to The Colo
Grade:5/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark at the locked gate at the start of Gospers Ridge Trail. Walk on the trail and then use Ivy League Pass to descend to the Colo River near the end of Mount Townsend spur. Make our way back to Gospers Ridge Trail via the unnamed pass pioneered by the bushwalker Geoff Goodyear. About 13 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory for the leader.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

8-10 Mar, Fri (08:16AM)-Sun (14:00PM) Newnes weekend
Grade:5/6 Branch
34794
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThe Wolgan Valley is closed to general traffic, but if you have a booking at the Newnes Hotel, the owner is allowed to escort you into the property. So I have booked the cabins and we will spend 3 days there doing day walks from the cabins. Various leaders and various grade walks, but mostly Grade 5, and you can expect rock scrambling, exposure and thick undergrowth after the fires that swept through here. Only 4WD or AWD drives are allowed to access the alternate road that is being used. Limited beds available as no camping permitted. View

8 Mar, Fri 9:50AM The Alphabet series: “I” Illawong to Menai;
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  150m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Philip Wright.  Join us on a magical walk walk from Illawong to Menai. Towering trees including Angophora, coachwood, paper bark, tree ferns, grass trees, mangroves and ferns. Walk along a carpet of red Angophora tree barks. Woronora River, rock formations, caves, creeks, and nice views. Overgrown paths. Rugged at parts.  Wear long trousers and long-sleeved shirts. Limit: 15. View

9-16 Mar, Sat (08:00AM)-Sat (08:00AM) Walls of Jerusalem – Lakes route – The Never Never – Overland Track – Pine Valley – Cynthia Bay
Grade:4/6 Length 100km  2,500m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.(Nearly fully booked) One place left for the quick off-the-mark! A tough but rewarding walk starting from the spectacular Walls of Jerusalem National Park and then following the very scenic lakes route, passing Ball/Adelaide/Meston/Junction Lakes down to the Never Never, which is the link to the Overland Track. Then a side trip to the gorgeous Pine Valley to give us time to explore the Labyrinth and climb The Acropolis before walking out to Cynthia Bay or alternatively getting the ferry back along Lake St Clair. Quite simply, this is one of Australia's most stunning walks, and Autumn is the best time to experience it! You can expect cold & rain ... anytime! Trackless section through the Never Never.
Location: Walls of Jerusalem NP and Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair NP
Map: The Overland track and Walls of Jerusalem Limit: 12. View

10 Mar, Sun 9:02AM Great Mackerel Beach via West Head Lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 6.5km  250m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This moderately challenging walk is a wonderful day trip outing. We start off with a scenic connecting bus ride to Palm Beach wharf. We then hop on an interesting ferry ride to Mackerel Beach. The walk takes us through forest & and down three immaculately secluded beaches, Red Hand Cave & and West Head Lookout & and gives way to magnificent views of Pittwater, Palm Beach & and Barrenjoey headland. We can stop for a nice picnic & a swim to cool off. Overhead tree branches.
Location: Kuring-gai Chase NP
Map: Alltrails Limit: 20. View

10 Mar, Sun 8:30AM Kayak Trip – Batemans Bay, Clyde and Buckenbowra River
Grade:3/6 Length 15km Milton Branch
Helen M.
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripTake advantage of a super high tide for an 8:30 am launch to take us up the Clyde River into Buckenbowra River, past Ryans Island and upstream until we have had enough and head back. Contact leader essential at helenmd12@gmail.com for details that are subject to change. PFDs compulsory. Wind adaptation to route if required. View

11 Mar, Mon 9:00AM South Head Sydney Harbour National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 6km  100m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A morning exploration of the South Head area of Sydney Harbour National Park. Lots in the way of heritage and even more in the way of management questions. Cameras and observant eyes are a must, and a possible fish and chips pub meal to end the day before a lazy return by ferry.
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 10. View

11 Mar, Mon 9:30AM Suburb series of walk: Meadowbank to Cabarita
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.The walk Start at the Meadowbank Train station and will follow the Parramatta River on various paths and tracks to finish at the Cabarita Ferry terminal. It will include the Kokoda Memorial Track, Concord Hospital Memorial Garden, the Grounds of the former Thomas Walker Hospital, Major Bay Reserve and Waterfront Park on Kendal Bay. There will be some street walking Possibility that there could be sections of muddy track. Limit: 20. View

11 Mar, Mon 9:13AM WWF to Lincolns Rock
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.Booking only after 1st March please. From WWF Station roads and tracks to the Nature Trail and the Conservation Hut. Then on to WWF picnic area. Down to the top of the falls. Tracks to Rocket Point, then on to Lincolns Rock. Return via Falls Road to the station. Great views if the weather is good. Rough, steep, slippery.
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

12 Mar, Tue 9:30AM Old Argyle Rd – Bundanoon (#670)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  247m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Leader Changed) This is a circuit walk along Old Argyle Road into Penrose State Forest.  Circle back through the forest, crossing the upper reaches of Paddy’s River to return to Old Argyle Road. Rough track, creek crossings need sandals or alternative footwear.
Location: Penrose SF
Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

12 Mar, Tue Wollangambe One
Grade:5/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Limited numbers. Swim/float/walk/scramble down the gorge. Side foray into Water Dragon Canyon. Must be able to swim well. Flotation device and helmet are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Wet suit recommended. About 10 km.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View

13 Mar, Wed 9:00AM Lemon Tree Loop
Grade:3/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark cars on Lemon Tree Creek Road, where it meets Highway at its southern end. Walk along bush tracks in Termeil State Forest, with two creek crossings, before ascending to Lemon Tree Creek Road for an easy stroll back to the cars.
Location: Termeil SF View

13 Mar, Wed 8:50AM Mermaid Pools and Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6 Length 9.4km  340m Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Date Changed) 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. Hazards include slippery rocks, steep descents, river crossings.
Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 16. View

13 Mar, Wed 9:15AM Tempe to Sans Souci
Grade:2/6 Length 11km Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A flat, easy walk from Tempe Station to Kyeemagh via Cook Park Trail, then along Botany Bay foreshore trail to Sans Souci. Mainly paved paths but some grass. A little street walking also. There are opportunities to finish sooner if you want. Bookings only one week before the walk please.
Location: Botany Bay Limit: 15. View

13 Mar, Wed 11:30AM Walkers get together
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

14 Mar, Thu 9:00AM Cremorne Point to Taronga
Grade:2/6 Length 6km  100m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.The walk from Cremorne Point to Taronga Wharf is redolent with history and it oozes with photographic opportunities. At the end of the walk, there is then time for anyone who is interested to spend a couple of hours enjoying some of the sites and sights within the zoo. Paid entrance except for those of us who have annual memberships.
Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 10. View

15 Mar, Fri 9:30AM Suburbs series of walk: Glebe Bob’s birthday walk.
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Bob Rankin's birthday walk. We will walk through one of Sydney’s first suburbs, passing many historic houses, industrial remnants, parks, churches, a temple, and some landmarks of social history. All in about 8km! We will walk slowly as there’s so much to see. Bring morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. Steps. Limit: 16. View

17 Mar, Sun 10:30AM Aragunnu – Hidden Valley
Grade:4/6 Length 5km  100m Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Walking the northern section of Mimosa Rocks National Park. Visit the site of possibly the world's first "Alone" or "Survivor" type television program made there about 50 years ago. Track ends at secluded beach allowing for a swim over lunch. Can extend walk to view fossils on waters edge. Unmaintained track which requires clambering over fallen trunks & limbs. Climb over a ridge 100m elevation. Ticks & leeches.
Location: Mimosa Rocks National Park View

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