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16 Oct, Wed 8:30AM				Red Rocks Trig & Drawing Room Rocks, Kangaroo Valley
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
A full-day excursion with two short walks on well-made tracks and a bit of a drive in between. It’s fairly flat to the Red Rocks Trig, while Drawing Room Rocks is uphill but worth the effort for spectacular views from the unique natural rocky lookout. Bring morning tea and lunch to enjoy at the lookout points. View

18 Oct, Fri 10:07AM				The Alphabet series.”W”..Wentworth falls lake circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	130m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) LEADER: Philip Wright Start with a coffee at the famous German bakery,  Then walk to Wentworth Falls lake. The circuit around the lake shows you the serene beauty of the lake. Admire the water birds, sculptures and the flora...Maples, tea trees, grevillea ( specific to this area), isopogan, sun Orchid, wild strawberries, tree ferns, and of course Waratahs and rhododendrons flowering in October. There are more species unknown to the leader. Botanists  are invited to join the walk to enrich our knowledge. If you are lucky, you will see redbellied snakes. On return to the station, you can treat yourself with the famous pastries at the German bakery. Limit: 12. View

19 Oct, Sat 9:20PM				Cowan to Berowra via Berowra Waters
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	757m	Branch
Adrian B
(Nearly fully booked) Part of the Great North Walk. Cowan Train Station to Berowra Train Station via Berowra Waters. Briefing will be held outside Cowan Station after the arrival of the 9:39am from Central to Newcastle. This section is a steep walk with many lookouts. There should be many wild flowers. I am allowing around 6 hours. Steep uneven track that may have fallen trees to climb over. Location: Berowra Valley N P Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 20. View

19 Oct, Sat 9:00AM				Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	450m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting the walk via the Vale lookout and great views over the lower Grose River, then the Vale of Avoca trail to the Grose River. Cross the river and pick up track on south side going up stream. Cross river near confluence with Cabbage Tree Creek. The Paterson Hill off track section begins from here, a steep climb to Paterson hill from the creek confluence. Look for log book near cairn. Return down spur to Cabbage Tree Creek, then follow creek to Grose River. Anyone wanting an easier walk can remain at the Grose River swimming pools and enjoy a swim. Return via The Wire track, a short but steeper track that joins the fire trail to the parked cars. Hazards include off track walking, river and creek crossings, steep exposed rock faces. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Kurrajong 9030-4N Limit: 12. View

19 Oct, Sat 8:30AM				Where the waters meet, Guula Ngurra NP
Grade:5/6		Length	18km	480m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Neil O.
(Fully Booked) A walk to the junction of the Wollondilly and Wingecaribee rivers. This special place, known as "Murrawall", sits on Gundungurra country and marks the starting point of the Dreamtime Creation story featuring Gurangatch and Mirragan. Very steep descent and ascent, scrambling over rocks along the Wollondilly River. Slippery slopes, cliff edges, thick bush. Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Limit: 8. View

20 Oct, Sun 7:28AM				Pagoda Spurs and Ravines West of Genowlan Creek
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be better protected for future generations. Park at Airly Mountain or on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk to the top part of The Grotto, then north to the bottom end of Ladders Defile. After a quick visit, explore the highly dissected terrain of pagodas, slots and spurs to the east, bounded by Genowlan Creek gorge. Return via Lyrebird Defile. Scrambling and exposure. About 6km. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

20 Oct, Sun 8:00AM				Stoney Creek Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
From Steamers Beach car park we follow fire trails and a short on-road section to Stoney Creek for morning tea and a swim. We then proceed southwesterly on rough tracks to Paradise Rock for lunch with a view, then a short but rough, steep and scrubby off-track section should land us on Steamers Beach for a snack and maybe another swim. Main track back to the cars. Rough, steep and scrubby off-track section. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 12. View

21 Oct, Mon 10:00AM				Baulkham Hills Heritage Trail & Rose Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	140m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk visits the Rose Garden at Roxborough Park. It then follows the parks and bushland along Quarry and Toongabbie Creeks where some of the colony's earliest settlers set up farms and fruit orchards to supply the growing colony of Sydney. The walk follows mainly paved paths and bicycle paths. creek crossing, slippery if wet, bicycles Location: Baulkham Hills Map: Prospect 90302N Limit: 14. View

21 Oct, Mon 9:22AM				Echo Point to Leura
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Katoomba Station we walk to Echo Point and descend to the base of the Three Sisters. Then to Leura Forest via Federal Pass. After Leura Forest climb up to the Amphitheatre Track and on to Leura Cascades. Walking to Leura. Lots of stairs. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

22 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Patons Fire Trail (#630)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue G.
Patons Fire Trail meanders through forest to a lookout over Bundanoon Creek. Return by the same route. Rough track, steep section, unfenced cliff edges Location: Meryla SF Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

23 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Garrad Reserve – Narrawallee
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Sue W.
Access to Garrad Reserve will be through the back streets of Narrawallee from Matron Porter Reserve car park. Walk an easy downhill track through Garrad Reserve to Narrawallee Inlet and return through the reserve behind the beach for coffee at Hello Hueys coffee stop. View

23 Oct, Wed 8:15AM				Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Updated Details) Route Changed Starting from Mt Kuring-gai station, walk down to Cowan Creek along the Mt Kuring-gai Track and follow the Berowra track alongside the creek to Berowra Station. Lovely views and passing a historic boat wreck along the way. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Location: Kur-ring-gai NP Limit: 15. View

23 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Randwick to Bondi
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Randwick to Coogee Beach and then along the coastal walk to Bondi. From Tamarama  Beach to Bondi people can take time to enjoy the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. Bookings only from week before walk please. Location: Coogee to Bondi coastal walk Limit: 15. View

25 Oct, Fri 9:30AM				The Suburbs Series : Cheltenham, Eastwood
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event.  Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Eastwood Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. Follow fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction of the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow GNW until we come to the turnoff to the Terrys Creek Track. Follow this track through various parks to Terrys Creek falls and on to Vimiera Park. Road walk to Eastwood Railway Station. Possible sighting of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom during this walk. Rough and slippery track in a few spots. Creek crossings. View

26 Oct, Sat 8:00AM				Centennial Glen – Walls Ledge – Porters Pass
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	8.5km	630m	Branch
Adrian B
(Nearly fully booked) One of my favourite Blue Mountains Walks, Porters Pass has a bit of everything. Shaded grottos, waterfalls, fern filled gullies, cliff top walks, Pagodas and Fort Rock. Commencing from the Western end of Burton Road we will pick up the over cliff wall to Fort Rock before descending into Centennial Glen. We will check out the upper falls and Walls Ledge before descending into the Centennial Glen Falls. We will take some time to appreciate the grotto half way down the falls. We will then proceed to the base of the falls before backtracking slightly to follow the track to the bottom of the valley. From there we will follow Porters Pass Gully back up and into Porters Pass where we will admire a second grotto hidden in the pass. We will have lunch on the pagodas overlooking the valley. If time permits, we will visit Walls Cave on the Eastern side of Blackheath to take in the slot canyon at the base of the steps and spend time in quiet contemplation inside the amphitheatre of Walls Cave, an area significant to the Darug people. Allow 5 hours for the first walk. 7km and 500m elevation. Allow an additional 1.5 hours for second walk.1.6km and 130m elevation. Uneven wet slippery track in sections Location: Blackheath, Blue Mountains and Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

27 Oct, Sun 9:00AM				Kioloa Circuit Walk – Russell Petersen Memorial Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
From Shelley Beach car park, head west along Moores Road through the ANU Research Centre. Dangerboard and Old Coast Roads are then followed to Pretty Beach. We then traverse bush tracks and several beaches heading north to return to vehicles for afternoon tea. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

28 Oct, Mon 9:30AM				Medlow Meander
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	310m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Date Changed) From Belgravia Street track to Tuckers Lookout. Then on to the Sun Bath and other spectacular lookouts on a clear day as well as views of the Hydro Majestic. Narrow tracks past old flying fox pulleys and anchors. Originally for getting produce from Megalong valley up to the Hydro. Tracks to The Three Brothers. Track back to Medlow Bath. Narrow paths, dense vegetation - wear long trousers, long sleeves and gloves. Rough tracks, uneven, tripping roots. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

28 Oct, Mon 9:41AM				Mount York
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Cancelled) Drivers required, 7 kms of sealed roads. Meet outside Mount Victoria Station. Drive to the end of Mt York Road for morning tea and great views. Drive back to Lawson's Long Alley track. Steep section at the start of the track. Down to Hartley Vale Road. Walk to the Lockyers picnic area. Tracks back up to the cars. Return to Mount Victoria. Drivers, please indicate how many seats you have. Passengers please indicate as such and provide some remuneration to the drivers. The total number will depend on car spaces. Muddy section to test your footwear. Steep downs and ups. Rough. Limit: 15. View

28 Oct, Mon 9:30AM				The Coba Ridge Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
Ian B.
Please advise by email or text message if you are coming. The Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point walking track is a pleasant walk through the Marramarra National Park. It offers spring wildflowers and stunning views of Berowra Creek. This track is mainly flat. The track starts  at the end of Bloodwood Road and follows the Coba ridge fire trail for 4kms to a junction. At this junction you keep right and follow the track south for another km. You then come to an unfenced sandstone outcrop with views overlooking Collingridge point and Berowra creek, In addition to the unfenced sandstone outcrop, the usual track hazards such as tree roots across tracks and slippery rocks on tracks could occur. Location: Marramarra NP Limit: 20. View

29 Oct, Tue 6:33AM				Cliffs Above Gospers Creek
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park one car at GR 851 970 and another one at GR 858 975 on Mountain Lagoon Trail. From the first car, descend towards the cliffs above Gospers Creek at about 849 972 and explore multiple cliff lines towards the east. Exit near the second car and drive back. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

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