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21 Feb, Wed 9:30AM Cheltenham to Cheltenham
Grade:3/6 Length 9km Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk from Cheltenham Station and return through lovely bush tracks with creek crossings. Some street walking.
Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

21 Feb, Wed 9:00AM Secrets of St Georges Head
Grade:4/6 Length 15km Milton Branch
Maureen C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWe will mostly follow ‘walk 28’ in the book Best Walks of The Shoalhaven beginning on Steamers Track and, amongst other beautiful places, visit Kittys Beach, St Georges Head and Steamers Beach, returning via Blacks Waterhole. Limit: 10. View

23-29 Feb, Fri (00:00AM)-Thu (00:00AM) Central West Cycle Trail
Length 364.2km  2,121m Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Cycle | A cycling tripAccommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Those who are seriously considering joining us, will be provided with our itinerary and accommodation bookings, however you will need to make your own accommodation bookings. Numbers are limited! The Central West Cycle (CWCT) Trail is the premier Western New South Wales cycle route with relatively gentle gradients the majority of the way and plenty of resupply points, pubs and small town take away joints. It is suggested that you bring morning and afternoon teas and lunches as there may not be facilities when we stop for breaks. This is an unsupported trip, therefore there will be no support vehicle. Thursday 22 February, arrive in Mudgee, NSW
Friday 23 February, commence CWCT,  Mudgee
Friday 1 March, finish CWCT, Mudgee
Length: 364.19 kms. Route type: circular. This route is a mixture of lovely gravel roads and sealed tarmac. Although gravel might not be every ones cup of tea it makes for nice riding with less traffic.Taking everything you would need for bicycle repairs, including two (2-3) spare tubes is essential for this ride as well as a first aid kit, sun screen, water, helmet.
Location: Mudgee View

23 Feb, Fri 10:51AM The Alphabet series: “U”Umina Beach to Woy Woy, Heather Birthday walk
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Enjoy a bit of Italy. Celebrate Heather's birthday: Walk from Umina Beach to Woy Woy via Ettalong where we have lunch at a unique Mediterranean inspired village. Take a scenic train ride to Woy Woy and then bus to the start of the walk at Umina Beach. Walking mostly beside beaches and Brisbane Water; mainly on footpaths and cycle paths. Occasional uneven ground.
Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View

23 Feb, Fri 7:25AM Wheeny Gap Passes from the South
Grade:6/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark at the corner of Old Coach House Road and Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights. Walk north on the ridge on the fire trail to its end, then find a way down to Wheeny Gap at around GR 802 923. Visit the pool and find another way up to the east. Return to the cars. Exploratory. 13-15 km, some on trail. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Kurrajong 90304N View

24 Feb, Sat 8:00AM Grand Canyon – Cliff Top Track – Braeside walk
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This is one of those classic Blue Mountains walks which never fails to satisfy with its combination of waterfalls, spectacular views, sections of superb canyon and so much more!
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 20. View

25 Feb, Sun 8:30AM Bundeena circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  270m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSwim | A trip that involves swimmingBundeena - inland track - Marley Beach - Coast Track - Jibbon Head - Bundeena. Beautiful coastal walking in Royal. Loop walk with plenty of views, aboriginal rock art and a number of beaches. Finish with a swim near Bundeena. Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Royal NP
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15. View

25 Feb, Sun 9:00AM Lake Tabourie Paddle
Length 12km Milton Branch
Helen M.
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripPaddle Lake Tabourie from the ocean to Lucy Kings Creek. PFDs compulsory. Experience the abundant bird life of this tranquil lake. Paddle distance approximately 12km. 9 am launch. Contact leader by email helenmd12@gmail.com for details. View

25 Feb, Sun 3:17PM The Middle Valleys
Grade:5/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longGardens of Stone SCA/Ben Bullen State Forest west of the Great Dividing Range 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.  This unique area is currently under serious threat from mining. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. About 8k. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure.
Location: Gardens of Stone SCA
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

25 Feb, Sun 8:05AM Thornleigh to Eastwood
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  600m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Hopefully, this is the last Sunday of walking in the shade. We will start from Thornleigh Station & follow the GNW along the creeks, river & tall trees to Browns Waterhole. We then again follow the creeks with birds chirping above to Eastwood. The GNW section is moderately challenging with creek crossings & can be slippery. Creek crossings & slippery.
Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 20. View

26 Feb, Mon 9:41AM Coxs Cave and Hourn Point
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  350m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Date Changed) Fairy Bower, Coxs Cave then trail out to Hourn Point. Make way back along clifftop to Ross Cave. The optional climb up ladder and clamber to Coxs Cave needs care. Clifftop track is unformed. Exposure might be felt at a couple of points where the track is close to the cliff edge.
Location: Mount Victoria
Map: Mt Wilson and Hartley Limit: 20. View

26 Feb, Mon 10:00AM Manly to Dee Why
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  108m Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | 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 delightful walk up the coast from Manly Wharf to Dee Why. Promenade, beach and bush! It's undulating, but the scenery is wonderful. This is a joint walk with the Ramblers. No need to book - just turn up and meet the leader at the front of Manly Wharf at 10 am. A number of staircases of varying lengths, some beach walking and possible crossing of streams from lagoon outlets. A high UV rating.
Location: Northern Beaches Sydney
Map: Sydney Heads 91302N View

27 Feb, Tue 9:30PM Flying Fox & Cooks Nose (#360)
Passes through 2 LGA's.
The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) David W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley.  The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout, a wonderful lunch spot.  On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views. Hazards: Rough track often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout.
Location: Barren Grounds NP
Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

28 Feb, Wed 8:30AM Illawarra Lookout and Minnamurra Falls
Grade:2/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
Jon R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLeaders: Jon and Elaine Rigter. Full day activity with two short walks on well-formed tracks. View

28 Feb, Wed 10:00AM Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
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.Enjoy beautiful harbour and ocean views as we walk to South Head and then to Rose Bay via Parsley Bay, Neilson Park and the Hermitage Foreshore Track.
Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

1 Mar, Fri 10:00AM The Suburbs : Beauty Point to Balmoral via the Spit
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  100m 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: Kevin Cliffe Scenic walk from Beauty Point to Balmoral beach via the spit. Limit: 15. View

1 Mar, Fri Wollangambe Eight
Grade:6/6 Length 13km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThe next instalment of our Wollangambe exploration. Long day, early start. Park at GR 652 942 at the start of Tessellate Hill access track. Walk to Tesselate Hill and descend into Wollangambe River at GR 636 952. Walk/swim/boulder/scramble down the gorge to the planned exit point at GR 656 982 (new to the leader). Find a way back on the ridge, walk to Tessellate Hill and then the vehicles. Bring helmet (mandatory) and dry bags. Wet suit strongly recommended. Lilo optional. Must be able to swim well. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 13 km.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Wollangambe 89312S View

2 Mar, Sat 8:00AM Clifflines to the East of Genowlan Point
Grade:5/6 Length 9km  500m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThis will be a spectacular walk along the clifflines to the east of Genowlan Point in the Mugii Murum Ban SCA, exploring the various nooks and crannies and pagodas along the way and topping it off with views of the Suspended Barbican and a visit to the Ultimate Shute. Expect to be amazed and delighted in an area rarely visited. Rock scrambling and off-track walking.
Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

2 Mar, Sat 9:40AM Leura to Katoomba via PHCW
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  350m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
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.(Changed Transport Details) This section of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk was opened in 1934. It has recently been improved with some new steps and better drainage. Visit Leura Cascades, Echo Point and Katoomba Cascades. This walk forms part of the new Grand Cliff Top Walk from Wentworth Falls to Katoomba. Although this walk follows the top of the cliffs, there are a lot of ups and downs.
Map: Katoomba Limit: 12. View

3 Mar, Sun 10:00AM Clean Up Australia Day
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
32422
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLet’s do our bit for our beautiful local environment! Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Bring water, hat, sunscreen, mozzie repellent and wear sensible shoes and long pants, as you will need to get off the track into the scrub. A sausage sizzle, salad and bread will be provided for a well-earned lunch afterwards. BYO drinks. Meet: 10 am at the Aboriginal Land Council block at Narrawallee. Off Matron Porter Drive, at the big Telstra tower. Limit: NO LIMIT! Bring your friends, family and random (but energetic looking) strangers! The more the merrier, but please still contact me, to let me know numbers for catering purposes. View

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