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7 May, Sat				From Heaven To Hell And Back
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Ben Bullen State Forest, now part of the Gardens of Stone SCA, encapsulates, in a relatively small area, everything that is exciting and interesting about bushwalking – incredible rock sculptures, tall pagodas, narrow slot canyons, magnificent caves, verdant forests and more. Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. This walk includes a visit to the stunning Hall of Elrond. All off track, scrambling and exposure. About 8km. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

8 May, Sun 8:21AM				20km plus walk series No 5 : Spit to Manly via North Head
Grade:4/6		Length	23km	500m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
The  beauty of the surrounds on the Spit Bridge to Manly Coastal Walk is breathtaking: groves of trees with tangled limbs, sculptural rock shelves and dramatic cliffs that change hue at dawn and dusk, reflecting the first and last rays of the sun over the sea. The track unravels through a mix of bushland and harbourside trails and series of short tracks crossing between stunning beaches, bays and inlets in North Sydney. Highlights of this walk the tidal pool in Fairlight, Clontarf Beach, Reef Beach, Crater Cove, whale watching Grotto Point Lighthouse, the Spit Bridge The official Spit to Manly track passes through Dobroyd Head, Shelley Beach Manly Beach North Head Freshwater Beach Reef Beach Arabanoo lookout Enjoy a drink at Manly after the walk Steep and slippery sections Location: Manly Limit: 12. View

9 May, Mon 9:03AM				North Hazelbrook Waterfalls and Beyond
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
(Leader Changed) Waterfalls could be closed. But we can walk some trails that are open. Walk Hall Pde Trail, Fern Ave Trail and Hazelbrook Perimeter Trail. Expect tracks to be still wet and muddy in places. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

9 May, Mon 9:00PM				Umina Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Beach and bush tracks, fire trails. Walk along the shoreline, then through beautiful bushland in the Brisbane Water National Park. Slow pace. Booking contact by text or email (mobile only on day of walk). Slippery if wet. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 14. View

10 May, Tue 9:30AM				Kiama Coastal Walk #370
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walking from Gerringong to Kiama. Easy walk, undulating terrain, spectacular coastal views. Exposed coastline Location: Kiama Coast Map: Kiama Limit: 20. View

11 May, Wed 10:00AM				Meadowbank to Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk from Meadowbank Wharf to Parramatta. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 15. View

11 May, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

11 May, Wed 9:01AM				Winmalee to Grose Head South return
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Springwood Station to Winmalee by bus. Start at corner of White Cross Road and Sunset Blvd, walk along Shaws Ridge Track, Blue Gum Swamp Track, Bees Nest Hill and Springwood Ridge Trail to Grose Head South Lookout and then to Grose Head South and back. Steep, possibly muddy and slippery sections, creek crossings and some rock scrambling. Limit: 15. View

13 May, Fri 9:02AM				Neighbourhood walk No 36: Pennant Hills to Cheltenham via STEP track and Cow Paw Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
RSVP not accepted until 2 weeks prior.  We start from Pennant Hills Station, walk along Model Aircraft Trail, Pennant Hills Trail, Lane Cove Valley Walk to the Cannon Road Recreation Area, where we will visit the Dog Paw Cave(Rocks). After lunch, we will retrace our steps to do the STEP track. The  STEP Track was established by STEP a community based environmental organisation based in South Turramurra. It is one of the most enjoyable walks in the Lane Cove valley.  We go out to the scenic lookout and spend some time around the waterfall. Then we walk along Devlins Creek to visit the Whale Rock and head to Cheltenham station. Bush-bash, slippery and steep tracks. View

14 May, Sat 8:33AM				Bungonia Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Its hard to beat the Bungonia Gorge red track for sheer exilaration and fun times as we clamber through the spectacular Blockup section,enjoying the sheer walls of the gorge on our journey. Rock scrambling and steep tracks. Location: Morton NP Map: Caoura 8928-3N View

14 May, Sat				Dee Why Lagoon to Narrabeen Lagoon
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Moderate pace. Mostly on well formed paths overlooking Long Reef Aquatic Reserve and Golf Course and Collaroy Basin and Beach. Some ups and downs. Sand walking at low tide, hopefully no wet feet. Rock platform. Commencing the walk from Dee Why Lagoon, there are sandy tracks which could be wet and muddy following rain and detours may be necessary. Some main road walking. Break off point available. One quite steep incline near the start of the walk, which we will take slowly. Limit: 14. View

14 May, Sat 10:10AM				Illawarra Grevillea Park
Grade:2/6					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
The Illawarra Grevillea Park is arguably the best of its kind in Australia. Just walking through the gates invites a feeling of getting back to nature. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Illawarra escarpment, and with views of the ocean, this is a plant lover's paradise. At every turn, there is something unique to see. It has the quality of botanic gardens, displaying the rare and the beautiful. Large colourful display gardens with hundreds of grevilleas and other native species and hybrids, rain forest walk, acres to explore including a bushwalking track, barbecue and picnic facilities, a large range of native plants for sale, extensive range of books for sale, advice on growing native plants and birdwatching. The Illawarra Grevillea Park - Just an hour and a half by car from just about anywhere in Sydney. The park aims to encourage the appreciation and study of native plants. There are barbecue and Picnic areas and dogs on leash are welcome. $7 entry fee View

14-15 May, Sat (09:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Section of Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
An easier pack walk in the Megalong Valley along a section of the Six Foot Track. Lovely scenery and a great campsite next to the Cox River. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 20. View

15 May, Sun 10:30AM				Tathra Forest Wildlife Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
This habitat for the glossy black cockatoo was burnt in bushfires of 2018. Regrowth is occurring and we can see this on the walk. Steep sections. Overgrown track. Slippery in parts. View

16 May, Mon 9:35AM				Birchgrove to Lewisham
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk provides plenty of variety. Enjoy waterviews on the way through Birchgrove, Balmain and part of the Bay Run, then follow the Hawthorn Canal along the Greenway to Lewisham. We pass several Light Rail stations along the canal for a quick exit if the weather turns unpleasant. Hazards: bicycles. Location: Sydney Inner West Map: Sydney Inner West Limit: 14. View

16 May, Mon 9:35AM				Colliers Causeway
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Walls Ledge, Colliers Causeway, Porters Pass. Old tracks, steep sections, creek crossings, scrambling, muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

17 May, Tue 9:30AM				Walls of Camelot & Rocky Waterhole LO #200
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The track branches off the Nattai Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs.  The track then continues on to join the Rocky Waterholes track. Hazards: Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

18 May, Wed 9:00AM				Bell Circuit via Colliery Canyon and Kamarah Gully
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	325m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Bell Station, walk along the track close to the railway line to Canyon Colliery Trail and then to Colliery Canyon and Kamarah Gully and back to the station via Bells Line of Road to Bell Station. Steep and slippery sections, landslide and off-track walking. Limit: 12. View

18 May, Wed 9:30AM				Spit to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	80m	Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk the Manly Scenic Walkway from the Spit Bridge to Manly. Some uneven bush tracks, steps and steep sections. Limit: 15. View

19 May, Thu				Carramar to Bankstown Airport, Milperra
Passes through 2 LGA's. Canterbury-Bankstown Council Fairfield City Council
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Good level paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creek and it’s confluence with the Georges River with greenery all the way. Hazards include current viruses and trips and spills. Limit: 10. View

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