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19 Mar, Sun 9:06AM	The Alphabet series: “T” Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Grade:1/6		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Changed Transport Details) SOLD OUT Leader: Philip Wright NSW'S PREMIER STEAM EVENT. LOCOMOTIVE 3001 TO FEATURE AT 2023 FESTIVAL OF STEAM Due to the requirement to book the steam train, RSVP to this event is accepted from now. In 2023, Thirlmere village will once again awaken to the enchanting sound of the steam whistle for the annual Thirlmere Festival of Steam. From newly restored steam Locomotive 3001 and Legend of Steam Locomotive 3801 to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest operating steam locomotive Beyer-Garratt 6029, visitors will be spoilt for choice with the biggest display of historic NSW railway steam engines at this year’s Thirlmere Festival of Steam. All locomotives listed will either feature on display in steam or operate one of the many steam train rides throughout the weekend along the historic Loop Line. Their will also be a range of smaller steam traction engines in and around the NSW Rail Museum . Full details and tickets: www.thirlmerefestivalofsteam.com.au Please book early for the 11:20 am entry and train ride to avoid disappointment. $20 for seniors. Enjoy a stroll in historic Picton after the festival. View

20 Mar, Mon 10:00AM			Bundeena – Jibbon Head – The Balconies – Bundeena
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	160m	Sydney Branch
John H.
We will walk along the beach and tracks to Jibbon Head, visiting the Aboriginal engravings on the way. We will then mostly walk along the rock platform towards the Balconies, where we join the coastal track back to Bundeena. There is a steep climb from the last beach up to the headland along an eroded track that requires a bit of a scramble. Spectacular coastal views and coastal heath bushland. Booking essential, giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers. It could be slippery and possibly slushy in places and the rock platforms are uneven. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15. View

20 Mar, Mon 9:30AM			Medlow meander to Katoomba
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	580m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
From Belgravia: Tracks behind the Hydro Majestic including the Sunbath, Maxines Bower, Three Brothers towards Bellevue Crescent. Then tracks adjacent to GWH, past Explorers Tree, Norths L/O. Road and tracks to Katoomba Station. Steep, rough, could be slippery whether wet or dry leaves. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

20 Mar, Mon 9:00AM			Woolwich to Hunters Hill
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Some delightful heritage sites, including the famous Kellys Bush. Limit: 12. View

21 Mar, Tue 9:00AM			Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge (#940)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:4/6	Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) Medium walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool. Matilda track to lookout for lunch. Optional HARD walk for extension down Rosie's Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge. Limit 12 for the optional gorge extension. Hazards: Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View

22 Mar, Wed 9:00AM			Bawley Beach To Nuggan Point
Grade:2/6	Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Walk to Nuggan Point from Bawley Reserve. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches. Coffee etc. at Bawley. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. View

22 Mar, Wed 9:10AM			Cremorne Point to Balmoral
Grade:2/6	Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Cremorne Point to Balmoral via Mosman Bay, Sirius Cove, Athol Bay, Bradley’s Head and Chowder Bay to Balmoral. Beautiful City and harbour views and bush tracks. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

22 Mar, Wed 8:35AM			Lawson to Hazelbrook via southern route
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	375m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) WALK CHANGED DUE TO TRACK CLOSURES Starting at Lawson Station, walk to Gregg Street, turn off to a faint track to view old relic, follow South Lawson fire trail, turn off to go to Cataract Falls and Federal Falls, rejoin South Lawson fire train and go to Victor Falls and Terrace Falls, go up to Adams Lockout, then to Hazelbrook Station via South Lawson Fire trail. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, overgrown tracks and some off-track sections. Limit: 12. View

23 Mar, Thu 8:00AM			Bonnum Pic day walk
Grade:5/6	Length	17km	567m	Southern Highlands Branch
Jerry
(Fully Booked) Out and Back trail near High Range Nattai NP, Southern Highlands. 17km, considered a challenging hike. Exposed, over grown track, some climbing, cliffs, navigation skills required. Considerred a Grade 5 walk. Location: Nattai NP and High Range Limit: 8. View

23 Mar - 3 Apr, Thu-Mon	The Ring Cycle in Bendigo, Victoria
		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Two weekends of 4 operas. Wagner's Ring Cycle. during the week, we do some walks and cultural events. If you wish to go, there are good tickets at D reserve, which were unfortunately not able to be taken up by a member. Cost is $900. View

24 Mar, Fri 9:00AM			Slow Downhill educational stroll Honeymoon track Royal National Park
Grade:1/6	Length	2km		Southern Sydney Branch
Gary S.
(Cancelled) Easy approx 2km downhill only, but I expect flora and fauna educational insights from participants, so it will be SLOW. Walking poles recommended if shaky. Location: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

24 Mar, Fri 9:00AM			Slow, flat, educational stroll, Bungoona Path and a little beyond
Grade:1/6	Length	3km		Southern Sydney Branch
Gary S.
This will be for shutterbugs, walk partly on wheelchair path, so shorter return available for wheelchair-using members. There will be different flora and fauna experts present to learn about an average dry sclerophyll forest in some depth. Optional drive down to Audley café for lunch if interested. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 15. View

25 Mar, Sat 8:01AM			Deep Pass Canyon and Split Rock
Grade:3/6	Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Deep Pass Canyon on Nayook Creek offers the adventurous type some real fun whilst following its length with some stunning pools to swim in, a few waterfalls to climb around and swim under via a system of ropes and aids! So come along with your cossies and experience this superb little canyon. A side trip to Split Rock is also a must. Scrambling up the side of waterfalls. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N View

25 Mar, Sat 8:55AM			Lyrebird and Casuarina Loop walk
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	270m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(Postponed) Postponed until further notice! Garigal National Park. (Davidson Park Reserve loop walk) Today we walk on the Lyrebird and Casuarina tracks. This is a moderate, (not easy) trail with some rock scrambling. Highlights to look out for are the river views, King Parrot, Wallaby, long neck hawk. (More information as to the meeting point will be provide to the confirmed walkers.) Rock scrambling. Location: Davidson Park Reserve Limit: 12. View

25 Mar, Sat			Wolgan View Canyon
Grade:4/6	Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Glowworm Tunnel Road – Wolgan View Canyon – Carne Creek Lookout – Explore south along cliff line - return via gullies and pagodas. Explore this maze of gullies, pagodas and a visit to a usually dry canyon. A very interesting area. This time the road should be open. Track, off-track with mild scrub, easy scrambles. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

26 Mar, Sun 9:40AM			The Bridge Walk Series No 5: Sydney Harbour Bridge & Pyrmont Bridge
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Geoffrey.L
Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event. We walk the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge today. We walk from Pyrmont to Woolstonecraft View

27 Mar, Mon 8:46AM			Faulconbridge Sawmill
Grade:4/6	Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Walk to Ticehurst Park to view rock carvings. Then follow a rough track down to find relicts of a steam powered sawmill. Make our way beside Linden Creek before we ascend steeply up a spur to come out on Hillcrest Ave trail. Out and back to visit lookout with views over Linden Creek. Steep loose sections. Creek crossings. Rock scrambling. 0ff-track sections. Trip hazards including old rusty relics and vines. Map: Springwood Limit: 16. View

27 Mar, Mon 9:00AM			Milson Point to Waverton via the Coal Loader
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	250m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Another harbour walk with even more heritage sites. Limit: 10. View

27 Mar, Mon 9:30AM			Two Creeks Track – Lindfield to Roseville
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	246m	Sydney Branch
John H.
A pleasant walk from Lindfield Railway Station to beyond Roseville Bridge following two creeks. The walk takes you through a variety of vegetation communities including Coachwood forests and with increasing water views. The track descends 166 metres and rises 80 metres. This is your last chance to do this track for a while, as it closes the next day for a month of maintenance. A distinct track with some steep and rough sections as well as steps, but generally easy walking. Location: Garigal NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

28 Mar, Tue 9:30AM			4 Views – Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail (#110)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
(Fully Booked) Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest. There are 4 separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. Hazards: Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Morton NP (Kangaroo Valley) Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 20. View

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Leader: Philip Wright

NSW'S PREMIER STEAM EVENT.

LOCOMOTIVE 3001 TO FEATURE AT 2023 FESTIVAL OF STEAM