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4 Apr, Sun 8:30AM				Griffins Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	250m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(Cancelled) Cancelled as fire trail closed. A replacement walk will be posted soon. Starting at Jacks Corner, follow Griffins Fire Trail, crossing Yarrunga Creek to Crankeys Creek and lunch at Griffins Farm clearing, return by the same route. Location: Kangaroo Valley Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 16. View

5 Apr, Mon 9:06AM				Red Gum Park
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Explore Red Gum Park, Minnatonka Falls and South Bullaburra. Old track and infrastructure. Metal spikes a trip hazard on old wooden stairs. Creek crossings. Steep loose sections. Some off-track. Location: Bullaburra Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

6 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				4 Views – Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail.
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest.  There are 4 separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 15. View

6 Apr, Tue 10:00AM				The basin at Palm Beach: walk and water activities
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
The Basin near Palm Beach has the warmest water in Sydney for swimming and snorkeling. It's also flat surf. Bring snacks, drinks, sun protection and water gears. After beach activities which include swimming, snorkelling, standup paddle, and kayaking, return to your car or on the ferry. The walking distance will be about 6km with 200m elevation if you walk from West Head Road. There will be very little walk if you arrive by ferry and return by ferry. Alternatively, you can do a self guided walk from the basin to West Head Road and back to the basin(6km 200m elevation).  In your RSVP, please state if you will be going by ferry or driving. Hazards associated with beach activities. Slippery sections. Map: Palm Beach Limit: 8. View

7 Apr, Wed 9:45AM				Asgard Swamp and Victoria Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Travel by car from Mt Victoria Station to the start of the Asgard Swamp Track along Victoria Falls Road. Walk along the track to Asgard Head Lookout, the old mine and coke oven, Thor Head Lookout and return to Victoria Falls Road. Drive on to the end of the road and walk down the track passing Narrow Neck Lookout, Grose Valley Lookout, Victoria Falls Cascade and Victoria Fall. Return along the track to the parked cars. Steep, slippery, and muddy sections. Creek crossings. Location: Mt Victoria Limit: 15. View

7 Apr, Wed				Redledge Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Cancelled) Joint leader Sheila Walker. From Narrow Neck Track head down a natural pass on a late 1800s miner's route. The track leads down to the old Glen Shale Mine from where there is an old overgrown tram line which connects to the Devils Hole Track and the climb to the chock stone at the finish of the Devils Hole. Car shuttle will be required. Please let me know if you are driving. Steep and slippery sections, rock scrambling, some narrow exposed ledges, steep descent and creek crossings. Location: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

8 Apr, Thu 10:00AM				Exploratory walk Topham Track to Camp Z at Refuge Bay
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	200m	Sydney Branch
Bob Rankin
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Exploratory walk. Topham Track then off-track to Waterfall Beach in Refuge Bay. Water taxi to America Bay for return. Slippery, scrambling, off-track walking. Location: West Head Limit: 3. View

8 Apr, Thu				The Southern Shores of Sydney Harbour
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Watsons Bay and South Head. Steps, tracks and some roads. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Sydney Harbour National Park View

9 Apr, Fri 9:27AM				Neighbourhood walk no 12: Bobbin Head via Warrimoo Track and return via Bobbin Head Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	240m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Leader: Heather Lakiss. Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head Loop Track. The walk leads along Warrimoo Track, which winds through thick mangroves. Keep an eye out for the Aboriginal middens as you walk – these unique heritage sites are testament to the bountiful food supplies enjoyed by the Aboriginal people of this region. Walk to Empire Marina Bobbin Head and historic Halvorsen’s boatshed before arriving at Bobbin Head. Return via Bobbin Head trail past open forests of smooth-barked apple gum and red bloodwoods. Limit: 14. View

10 Apr, Sat 8:57AM				Kiama to Gerringong
Grade:2/6		Length	17km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the classic coastal walks of NSW and a must for summer as along the way I plan to swim at a number of the beaches we pass, which include Kendells, Easts, Loves Bay and finally Werri Beach. So bring the swimmers, blockout, sunhat and towel and enjoy our cruise along the littoral zone. Location: Kiama Coast Map: Kiama 90281S View

11 Apr, Sun 9:34AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 21
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Co-Leader: Bob Rankin. Part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total.   As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads, we walk from Otford to Stanwell Park through the old railway tunnel from Otford. This is 1.5k long and very dark, so you need two good lights, eg a headlamp and and torch , Stanwell Park Beach, Stanwell Creek, Wodi Wodi Track  and possibly Kelly's Falls.   Social distancing, sanitizer, mask. Steep and slippery sections, some rock clambering. Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

12 Apr, Mon 9:10AM				Hassans Walls
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Eskbank Track to Braceys Lookout, Hassans Walls and return to Lithgow. Fire trails and roads shared with cars. Location: Lithgow Map: Lithgow 89313S Limit: 16. View

12 Apr, Mon 9:00AM				The Ponds Walk: Carlingford to Rydalmere
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	290m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(Date Changed) We start our walk at Mobbs Hill and make our way following the Ponds and the Subiaco Creeks most of their way to the Parramatta River. We finish at Rydalmere. There is a total climb of 99 metres and a descent of 191 metres, so it is mainly downhill. We are walking through the land of the Wallumedda clan of the Darug people. Location: Parramatta Map: The Ponds Walk Parramatta City Council Limit: 15. View

13 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambert Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout.  This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley Hazards: Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent Location: Budderoo National Park Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

14 Apr, Wed 10:00AM				Artarmon to Northbridge via Tunks Park
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	80m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Gerald H.
Artarmon to Northbridge (Clive Park) via Tunks Park. Streets, paths and a little bush. Some climbing. Slow pace especially on hills. Return to city by bus. Mandatory: Contact leader for booking by text message or email. Bush and street walking. Slips and trips. Location: Garigal NP Limit: 12. View

14 Apr, Wed 8:40AM				Cowan to Berowra via Berowra Waters
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	600m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Part of the Great North Walk. Starting at Cowan Station, walk down to Berowra Creek, walk along the creek to Berowra Waters, and then walk up the Berkley Fire trail to Berowra Station. Walk maybe cancelled if very wet weather is forecast. The descent to Berowra Creek has difficult sections with vertical steps on metal footholds. The track up to Berowra has some steep sections that require a reasonable level of fitness.   Hazards: Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Berowra Valley NP Map: Berowra Limit: 15. View

15 Apr, Thu				Narrabeen Lagoon
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Around the lagoon, a large estuary system and wildlife haven. Our journey around Narrabeen Lagoon goes through beautiful ecosystems, abundant of flora and fauna, cultural heritage and historical icons. Booking is mandatory. Map: Narrabeen Lake Limit: 10. View

16 Apr, Fri				Drip Rock, Clews Cave, Island Mountain and the Colo
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at the end of Drip Rock Trail and make our way via several ridges to Clews Cave. From there, ascend Island Mountain, then descend to the Colo. Walk up a tributary to the north east and climb back up. Walk back to the vehicle. About 10 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Colo Heights 90313N View

16 Apr, Fri 10:15AM				Neighbourhood Walk No 13: Cockatoo Island
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Known in the Dharug language as Wareamah, meaning ‘Women’s land’, Cockatoo Island is a former convict penal establishment and naval shipyard, located in the heart of Sydney Harbour... Cockatoo Island is a source of intrigue and inspiration for visitors owing to its heritage buildings, distinctive terrain and panoramic views. Popular attractions include heritage and campground accommodation, waterfront cafés and picnic spots. We meet at Cockatoo Island wharf at 10:15 am. There are some steep stairs. A rough estimate of length is 5 km, including a walk to a pub in Balmain for lunch after catching a ferry from Cockatoo Island to Balmain after touring the island. Please advise if you will be having lunch with us on RSVP. Steep and slippery sections Location: Cocakatoo Island Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 16. View

17 Apr, Sat				Airly Turret and the Clifftops to the East
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this area, part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Leave one vehicle at Airly Mountain and drive to Airly Gap. Climb towards Airly Turret, approaching it from the west, then explore the turret and its slots. Continue east through dissected terrain of pagodas and ravines until we join the road which will take us down to the first car. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

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