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11 Feb, Fri 10:00AM			Lunar lanterns, Sculpture Walk and Hidden Laneway Art
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
To celebrate 2022 lunar year, over 20 Lunar lanterns and banners are installed in the city. Lanterns are ideally viewed in the dark. However, to avoid the crowd, we will visit them during the day. These are bigger than life size animal lanterns and are still spectacular to see. We will also add sculptures and other landmarks. As we are in the city, there are many exits to tempt us to cut short the walk. It is a condition to complete the whole walk ( 10 km and 350m elevation) if you were to RSVP to this walk. Although there are many places to eat, in view of the current Covid conditions, it is best to bring morning tea and lunch to sustain us. View

11 Feb, Fri 9:00AM			Neigbourhood Walks No 35 : Cascades
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	240m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Cancelled) Leader: Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.comTrain to Gordon and bus Mona Vale Road/Mawson Street (stops before Mawson Street, after Sydney Grammar School). Cross Mona Vale Road at lights, Hassell Park shops (cafes and toilet, ask for key), also known as St Ives Plaza. We then walk down steps at the back of the shopping centre, down cul de sac Brandon, left into Roma Road, right into Whitehaven Street and left into Linigen Place. Tracks - Treeloppers, Bare Creek, Cascades go and see that area, and have BYO lunch, Cascades track and can then take Upper Cambourne and come out Cambourne and walk back to start or continue up Cascades which comes out at junction of Cambourne/Acron/Douglas (toilet there) and then walk up Douglas to Mona Vale Road for bus back to Gordon. Steep and slippery tracks View

12 Feb, Sat			Bulli to Towradgi
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Bulli to Towradgi via Sandon Point Beach, Waniora Point, Flat Rock, Woonona Beach, Bellambi Harbour and Lagoon and Corrimal Beach. Moderate pace. Ocean views, mostly flat, sand and reserve walking, mostly well-formed paths though a few very short uneven and possibly muddy sections which could be slippery after rain, some street walking. Wet feet possible. A leisurely morning tea at Woonona Rock Pool with the options of swimming, exploring the rock platform or paddling in the ocean. Possible sighting of stingrays at Bellambi Harbour. Last time we saw one huge stingray. Lunch at Towradgi Rock Pool with the option of swimming. Bus or walk to train station after lunch. Limit: 12. View

12 Feb, Sat 5:42AM			Howling Arch, the Pool of Diana and the Pool of Aphrodite
Grade:5/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be protected, now. Drive to approximately GR 468 058 on the Deep Pass Trail. Head down a spur and visit Howling Arch, an amazing natural feature. Enter Dingo Creek and progress downstream for about 1.3km, visiting the scenic Pool of Diana on the way, continue underneath high cliffs to GR 476 048, the start of a north, north west trending ravine. Follow the ravine up, visiting the spectacular Pool of Aphrodite along the way, to eventually reconnect with the trail and the vehicles. About 6km. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

12 Feb, Sat 8:30AM			Tahmoor Gorge and Mermaids Pool circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Date Changed) ALL INTENDING WALKERS MUST BE DOUBLE VACCINATED AND BE ABLE TO PRODUCE YOUR DIGITAL CERTIFICATE UPON REQUEST. The Tahmoor Gorge circuit follows the very scenic Bargo River and includes the extremely beautiful Mermaid pools and a myriad of cascades and lesser waterfalls along the way. There is a high cliff line track too and we will follow both on this circuit. A walk not to missed especially as the spring flowers should be out in profusion. Rock hopping and some scrambling. Map: Picton 90294S and Bargo 90293 View

13 Feb, Sun 8:53AM			Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 9
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
This is a historic walk http://heritagedrive.com.au/project/history-walk-faulconbridge-steam-saw-mill-site/. We walk from Linden to Faulconbridge. Visit an Aboriginal site and the historic sawmill, and a few rocky vantage points, which offered spectacular views of the valley. The track to the creek is steep and involves some rock scrambling but it is adorned with wildflowers of various colours, overhangs and caves. Unfortunately this walk involves 4 km of street walking. Creek crossings, steep and slippery sections. Steep and slipppery sections. 5 creek crossings, narrow, rocky and wet paths. Long sleeve shirts and trousers recommended. Gortex boots an advantage. Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on. Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 12. View

13-17 Feb, Sun (12:04PM)-Thu (14:00PM)	Narooma
		Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Short walks around Narooma Steep and slippery sections View

14 Feb, Mon 9:00AM			Bonnie Vale
Grade:1/6	Length	2km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This is going to be a series of visits to inspect the various precincts within Royal NP where works are either completed or near completion. SSB Executive members will be present but any members are welcome. Note it is not a long walk from point A to point B. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

14 Feb, Mon 8:51AM			Linden – kangaroo carving – Springwood
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	280m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Linden Station to Martin Place. Very narrow along the railway side and steep down. Walk Sassafras Fire trail. Seek kangaroo carving. Descend to Glenbrook creek. Up Bee Farm Road returning to Springwood. Email prefered with walk date in the subject title. Steep narrow sections. Limit: 15. View

14 Feb, Mon 10:00AM			Malabar to La Perouse
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Starting at Pioneer Park, Malabar, this walk follows the coast south from Malabar Beach to the entrance of Botany Bay at La Perouse. It passes spectacular cliffs, headlands and beaches typical of Sydney’s ocean coastline as well as golf courses and historical sites. At the end of the walk the bus from La Perouse to the city passes Pioneer Park. Hazards:Golf balls. Location: Botany Bay NP Map: Botany Bay 91303S Limit: 14. View

14 Feb, Mon			Ravines and Spurs North of Itchenstoke Creek
Grade:6/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park one car at GR 701 951 and another one at GR 709 954 on D’Arcy Trail. From the second car, descend a south east trending spur to a lookout point at the end, then continue down to a gully to the south. Walk up the gully, then make our way to a tributary, visiting waterfalls and caves along the way. Descend towards Tootie Creek and enter its tributary at GR 713 944. Climb up all the way to D’Arcy Trail and the first car. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

15 Feb, Tue 9:30AM			Drawing Room Rocks #100
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	4km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast. The track is steep but is well worth the effort. Return via Mt Cambewarra Tea Rooms. Hazards: Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs Location: Barren Grounds NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S View

15 Feb, Tue 9:31AM			Hornsby to Thornleigh via The Jungo.
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
From Hornsby we go down Heritage Steps and around Joe's Mountain to Thornleigh. Steep and slippery sections View

16 Feb, Wed 10:00AM			Bundeena to Marley
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Michael B.
A pleasant coastal walk from Bundeena to Marley and return. Some street walking and some rock hopping. Beautiful ocean views. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 15. View

16 Feb, Wed			Hat Hill Canyon
Grade:5/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
No abseils but plenty of rock hopping and scrambling. A few short swims, so you need to be a competent swimmer. Meet at Hat Hill car park on Hat Hill Road and drive some cars to the track in Godson Ave. Follow the track down to Hat Hill Creek. Put on wetsuits. Continue downstream to where Hat Hill Creek plunges into the Grose. Retrace upstream to the exit point. Change into dry clothes for the walk out. If we have time, we will visit the Aboriginal engravings and grinding grooves near the car park. Drive to the start of the walk to collect vehicles. Helmets are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Wetsuit or thermals depending on how you handle cold water. We will be in and out of the creek most of the day. About 8 km. Canyon Grade 2. Bushwalk Grade 5. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

16 Feb, Wed 9:25AM			Katoomba Falls circuit via Furber’s Stairs and Three Sisters
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	450m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Katoomba falls circuit via Furber’s Stairs, Scenic Walkway, Federal Pass, Giant’s Stairs and Three Sisters. Covering parts of classic Blue Mountains walking tracks; Federal Pass, Three Sisters Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk. This walk starts at Katoomba Falls and descends via Furber's Stairs to join Federal Pass Track. Walking a circuit of the Scenic Railway boardwalk to look for the resident lyrebirds before proceeding along Federal Pass to the junction with Dardanelles Pass and the base of the Giant Stairway. Continuing up to the Three Sisters (Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo) via the stairs, then enjoy the views as we return to Katoomba Falls via the clifftop walk. Suitable for beginner walker looking to challenge themselves on the Giant Stairway (998 steps). Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

18 Feb, Fri 9:01AM			The Colour walks series 14: Seven Australians and Swain Gardens
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
This is a short summer walk to explore hidden secret gardens. We walk from Lindfield Station and cover part of the Two Creeks Track to The Seven Australians Park and Swain Gardens. Or what is often referred to as Sydney’s Secret Garden. We’ve seen a LOT of gardens in our day. But none even compare to this extravagant, leafy green wilderness, spanning over three hectares. If we had to guess how Alice felt when she fell down the rabbit hole, we’d say that it’s is a pretty similar experience as you walk down the long driveway into what can only be described as a Wonderland. The walk will finish at Kilara Station. View

19 Feb, Sat 8:02AM			Pisgah rock~Erskine creek and return
Grade:3/6	Length	6km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
from the lofty heights of Pisgah Rock we walk down to the junction of Linclon and Erskine creek where will set up a temporary camp from which to explore and enjoy the nearby pools and cascades via swimming or liloing before returning to the cars via the well formed track. A day for hedonists and lovers of all things liquid. rock hopping Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Penrith 90303N View

20 Feb, Sun 9:37AM			Crossing the Blue mountains section 6
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk from Wentworth Falls to Lawson. Wildflowers, waterfalls, caves, gum forests, sassafras’s forests, birdlife and majestic views. This walk is not for you if you don’t like creek crossings (5), steep climbs and vertical ladders (4). Steep and slippery sections, slides and rock scrambling. Limit: 12. View

20 Feb, Sun 5:50AM	Skull Rock, Lace Wall, Alabaster Cave and Striped Wall
Grade:5/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk 1: Park at GR 722 965 on D’Arcy Trail and descend south west into a gully. Visit Skull Rock and walk up a tributary gully for a few hundred metres, then back down to another creek at GR 722 962. Continue down the creek, then turn west up the bigger gully. Ascend back to the trail. Walk 2: Park at GR 737 996 on D’Arcy Trail and descend west into a gully; follow it for about 800 m, then walk up the creek to the south. Visit Lace Wall, Alabaster Cave, then Striped Wall, before reconnecting with the vehicles. Partly exploratory. About 6 km (both walks). Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

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