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2 Jun, Sun 9:30AM			The Great West to East Walk : Part 1 Parramatta to Gladesville
Grade:3/6	Length	17km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT Walk 50 km in June to raise money for Cancer Council (https://www.facebook.com/groups/50kmwalkforcancer/). Sign up to get your free Tshirt. We do this 50 km in 3 Sundays: 2nd, 16th, 30th June. A completion certificate will be offered to those who complete all the three walks. Part 1: From Parramatta to Gladesville : We walk along the Parramatta River Water Front, learning the history, seeing the attractions and admiring the views. Part 2: From Gladesville to Artarmon: Co-leaders Geoffrey Lee & Philip Part 3: From Artarmon to Manly : Co-leaders Geoffrey Lee & Philip Slippery bits Location: Parramatta Limit: 15. View

3 Jun, Mon 9:40AM			Two Creeks Track Lindfield to Roseville via Middle Harbour
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
John H.
"This walk circles East Lindfield, descending beside Gordon Creek to Middle Harbour and continuing along Middle Harbour to Roseville Bridge. Along the way you will see post-war cobbled tracks and stonework, views of mangrove forests, salt marsh and sweeping water vistas and vegetation communities ranging from moist gullies to Sydney sandstone gully bushland." (Ku-Ring-Gai Council). Booking essential giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA membership numbers, if I don't already have them. Moderately steep sections, steps and it can be rough in places, though it has had an upgrade recently. Location: Garigal NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

3 Jun, Mon 8:40AM			Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet at Valley Heights Station. Walk via Valley Heights Fire trail. A rough steep track up to Green Road. Down to Florabella Pass. Finishing at Blaxland Station. Rough, steep, slippery, uneven surfaces. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

4 Jun, Tue			Flat Rock Creek
Grade:5/6	Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at the locked gate on Wheeny Gap North Trail. Walk on trail to GR 772 930, then continue east off track on a spur. Descend into Flat Rock Creek at around GR 781 931. Walk counterclockwise under cliffs all the way to Flat Rock Creek South Falls. Climb above the falls and exit back to the vehicles. Mainly exploratory. About 12 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

4 Jun, Tue 9:30AM			Spring Hill Fire Trail (#725)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
(Date Changed) An attractive, undulating (sometimes steep) walk meandering through interesting rocky outcrops with glimpses of Mt Jellore across the valley, culminating with a spectacular view of the Nattai Valley. Walking pole(s) advised for some steep, loose sections of the fire trail. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Limit: 20. View

5 Jun, Wed 9:00AM			Giriwa Bagan Walking Track
Grade:2/6	Length	7km		Milton Branch
32009
A pleasant level walk along the shores of Burrill Lake in the Meroo National Park. Discover more about the 20,000 years of continuous Aboriginal culture in this area. As you walk, find out about bush medicines, or food like the edible native cherry, and cabbage tree palms which provide basket weaving material. Coffee at Burrill Lake after the walk. Location: Meroo NP Limit: 15. View

5 Jun, Wed 9:15AM			Leichhardt to White Bay Power Station
Grade:2/6	Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Marion Light Rail Station at Leichhardt along Hawthorne Canal to Iron Cove. From there we will walk through Lilyfield to the Rozelle Parklands. We can explore this newly opened 10-hectare site before walking to Jubilee Park, Glebe for lunch. After lunch, we will make our way back through the Rozelle Parklands to the newly restored White Bay Power Station, which is hosting this year’s Biennale. The walk will finish here, where people can visit the exhibition (free entry) and then return to the city either by the free shuttle bus or buses on Victoria Rd. Bookings only from the week before the date of the walk please. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15. View

5 Jun, Wed 9:13AM			Otford West to Stanwell Park via Kellys Falls
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Short street walk on western side of Otford. Steep uphill and off-track to Kellys Falls Track. Follow Princess Marina Trail from the falls to the bamboo forest. Explore tracks on Stanwell Tops escarpment with pleanty of ocean views over Stanwell Park. Take the Wodi Wodi Track down to Stanwell Park Station. Thanks to Adrian Jones for this walk. Some steep off-track. Limit: 15. View

6 Jun, Thu 9:00AM			Quarantine Station
Grade:1/6	Length	3km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Following the delightful presentation by Pam Forbes and Greg Jackson on the Quarantine Station on North Head, this field trip will ignore the rest of the North Head site and focus solely on this historic part of Sydney Harbour National Park. As A L Rowse once said, a good historian needs a pair of good walking boots. We will walk in the shoes of those who were quarantined there over the course of its history. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 10. View

7-10 Jun, Fri (18:00PM)-Mon (10:00AM)	Capertee Valley
Grade:5/6		Branch
34794
(Fully Booked) Mugii Murum-ban is a bushwalker's paradise. Come along and join us to discover all that this area has to offer. Accommodation will be at the Royal Hotel in Capertee, leader will organise a room for you, or you are welcome to use a camper trailer / rooftop tent / caravan etc. These can be parked at the back of the hotel for free, they just expect you to eat / drink at the pub. On Saturday we will do a walk called Airly Frustum and Airly Turret Slot. On Sunday we will do a private tour of the Glen Davis Oil Shale Refinery in the morning and then head back up to the Mount Airly area for a walk to the Ladders Defile along with any other exploring that we fancy while up there. Monday a leisurely morning before heading home. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

7 Jun, Fri 10:00AM			The Colour walks series No 14: Camellia Gardens Carringbah
Grade:2/6	Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
No need to RSVP. Camellia Gardens. Located in Caringbah and overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, the Gardens were recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Camellia Gardens of Excellence in 2014. There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW. The Gardens have over 400 cultivars and species donated and acquired since its first plantings began in 1969, in addition to many other rare ornamental and native plants. The collection is of unique value to Australian horticulture. The Gardens have something for all seasons. The camellias are in season during autumn and winter. Tea house serves delicious devonshire and lunches. We will play by ear. A walk at Woronora Cemetery can be added on. Location: Caringbah Limit: 15. View

8 Jun, Sat 7:30AM			The Citadel and the Ultimate View exploration
Grade:5/6	Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Updated Details) I've wanted to climb the Citadel for a long time and to explore the area to the north, around the Ultimate View and the nearby clifflines/slots and terraces. So I look forward to being able to do this with like-minded, adventurous people in an area not often visited due to its rugged nature. The walk is generally a grade 5, but for those who want to climb the Citadel, it will be a grade 6. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

8 Jun, Sat 11:30AM			Whale watching and night walking
Grade:3/6	Length	18km	370m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Bundeena - Wattamolla - Curracurrang - return to Bundeena. Mostly gentle walking along the coast with beautiful country on one side and beautiful coastal views on the other side. Perhaps we'll see some whales. We will start the walk late (about lunchtime) and finish with 1 or 2 hours of night walking. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Otford 91294S Limit: 15. View

9 Jun, Sun 8:00AM			Steamers Beach, Whiting Beach, Blacks Waterhole Circuit
Grade:4/6	Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Grade: 3/4 Medium walk. Walk distance: 14.5 km. A circuit walk from the Steamers Beach Carpark, visiting amongst other beautiful places, Kittys Beach, St Georges Head, Blacks Harbour and Waterhole, and Steamers Beach. Park fees apply for Booderee National Park. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 12. View

9 Jun, Sun 7:30AM			The caves of Carne Creek
Grade:4/6	Length	7km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Updated Details) If you love traversing along spectacular escarpments and are keen to explore some superb caves, then this is the walk for you! From Koan Cave in the north, we will travel south on the eastern side of Carne Creek, enjoying the panoramic views along the way. We will visit Shovel, Sand and Michelangelos Caves along the way, as well as numerous slots, ramps and some truly amazing stone sculptures such as the Flying Dragon, Koan Chair and many more. The meeting spot will be at the Zig Zag Railway. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

10 Jun, Mon 9:45AM			Macquarie Park to Fullers Bridge via Lane Cove River
Grade:2/6	Length	8km	122m	Sydney Branch
John H.
We will meet at Macquarie Park Metro Station and walk to Lane Cove National Park. We will follow the lovely foreshore track and picnic areas to Fullers Bridge, where there is a regular bus service to get you home. This is the King's Birthday holiday, so public holiday timetables are in operation. Some road walking, track may be muddy and it has creek crossings. The park may be crowded in places. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

10 Jun, Mon 8:45AM			Springwood Ramble
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	480m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
NOTE PUBLIC HOLIDAY TIMETABLE. Meet at Springwood Station. Many and various tracks through Birdwood Gully. May include Tom Hunter Park, Gooches Track, passing Norman Lindsay Gallery and more.. Steep, slippery, uneven creek crossing. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

10 Jun, Mon 6:39AM	West of Bowen Hill
Grade:5/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at the locked gate on Bowen Hill Trail. Head north on an old fire trail till GR 684 986. Continue north west and descend into a gully till GR 681 989. Traverse west, then south under the cliffs until GR 684 976. Exit back to the old trail and walk to the cars. Mostly exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

11 Jun, Tue 9:00AM			Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls (#340)
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	18km	306m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mark P.
The walk follows the Budderoo Fire Trail for 6kms to a locked gate on the right. Through the gate is a relatively unused fire trail which deteriorates to a single track leading to Gerringong Creek. Follow the creek along to the falls. If time permits we will take a short detour to the hidden chimney. Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Budderoo NP (Jamberoo Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

11 Jun, Tue 9:00AM			Tabourie/Termeil/Meroo Cycle
Grade:3/6	Length	30km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Grade 2/3: Easy/Medium. Ride distance: 30 km. Park at Lake Tabourie Caravan Park. Follow roads, cycleways and forest tracks to Termeil Point before accessing the highway via Blackbutt Road. Cycle along the highway and Meroo Head Road before taking a rough bush track back to Termeil Point. Blackbutt Road and a short highway section lead to Lemon Tree Forest Road, which is followed back to Tabourie Village and then on to the caravan park. Location: Meroo NP and Termeil SF Limit: 8. View

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