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14 Mar, Tue 9:30AM			Wingecarribee River Tracks (#800)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
(Fully Booked) Follow along the river track circuit. Return to cars and proceed to Quarry Walk and Berrima Weir. Hazards: Steep climbs, slippery rocks, rough track. Location: Berrima Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

15 Mar, Wed 9:03AM			Lawson Park to Blue Mountain Track via Kent St fire trail
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	530m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Updated Details) Meet leader at Lawson station. Walk on streets to Lawson Park. Walking on part of Bruce's walk through Dante Glen to Kent St fire trail. The fire trail continues as a walking track to the start of a ridge that leads to the Blue Mountain creek. Following down stream with multiple creek crossings and getting wet feet. A creek from Amphitheatre Falls meets Blue Mountain at a canyon waterfall. Pause for lunch here. Exit to Blue Mountain trail from creek has steep and challenging sections. Return via existing tracks to start at North Lawson Park. Depending on time return walk may include Empire pass and falls along that track. Exploratory walk on 3rd March completed in 5 hours. https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/explore/recording/kent-street-to-blue-mountain-track-e074a29 Hazards: Creek crossings and off track sections. Wet and slippery rocks Location: Lawson Limit: 15. View

15 Mar, Wed 9:00AM			Little Forest Farm Wander
Grade:2/6	Length	5km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Led by Penny & Barry Tomkinson. Explore the fields and hills of the Little Valley around Duckpond, and saunter along the twists and turns of the Yackungarrah Creek. Coffee after at Penny and Barry’s. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. View

15 Mar, Wed 9:00AM			Thornleigh to Pennant Hills
Grade:3/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk from Thornleigh Station to Pennant Hills Station. Lovely bush with creek crossings. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Berowra Valley NP Limit: 15. View

17 Mar, Fri 9:27AM			The Alphabet series: “W”..Woy Woy to Gosford
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Walk from Woy Woy to Gosford via Point Clare along footpaths and cycle paths , crossing the "Spike Milligan Bridge" along the way. Plenty of public transport options available to shorten the walk if desired. Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View

18 Mar, Sat 7:01AM			Bell Canyon
Grade:5/6	Length	11km	510m	Sydney Branch
Richard Y.
(Fully Booked) Bell Canyon is a not a canyon regularly visited due to the difficulty getting to it. Never the less it is a superb canyon with some of the best A grade sustained canyon in the Blue Mountains. There are long narrow dark swim-throughs of up to 200 meters as well as awkward jumps and the use tape to scramble into the canyon. The water is cold and wetsuits will be needed as well as a good swimming ability. Location: Mount Wilson Map: Wollangambe Limit: 10. View

18 Mar, Sat 9:00AM			Rhodes, Cabarita, Mortlake Ferry
	Length	33km		Southern Sydney Branch
John K
A scenic and relaxed pace ride on cycle paths and cycle routes around the foreshore. Passing through historical properties, then cross over on the punt. Return to the start over John Whitton Bridge. There are train stations along the way if you prefer a shorter ride or getting tired. Unfortunately, riding an e-bike on this trip will mean that you are not covered under NPA club insurance; Bushwalking Australia is working to see if it can be covered for future trips. Unfortunately, riding an e-bike on this trip will mean that you are not covered under NPA club insurance; Bushwalking Australia is working to see if it can be covered for future trips. Mostly on cycle paths, but some road crossings with vehicle traffic. Be aware of other track users, debris /damage/uneven path, and possible mechanical failers. Limit: 10. View

19 Mar, Sun 8:00AM			Harbour to Hawkesbury No 5: Cowan to Brooklyn
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(Cancelled) The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain. Section 5 is Cowan to Brooklyn. Generally considered a challenging route, it is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Steep and slippery sections View

19 Mar, Sun 10:30AM			Tathra Headland – Boulder Bay
Grade:4/6	Length	7km	60m	Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
Walk is part of the Kangarutha Track and includes a section of the Wharf to Wharf Walk. Start at Tathra Headland and follow the coastline to Boulder Bay. Track winds through heathland, melaleucas and allocasuarinas, with a remnant patch of rainforest at Boulder Bay. Excellent views of Kianinny Bay en route. Steep ascents/descents. Numerous steps. Location: Bournda National Park View

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

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Leader: Philip Wright

NSW'S PREMIER STEAM EVENT.

LOCOMOTIVE 3001 TO FEATURE AT 2023 FESTIVAL OF STEAM