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27 Jun, Thu 9:00AM				The Carriages, Little Forest Plateau
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
From the Little Forest carpark, head towards Rusden Head. A truly unusual overhang (the less agile will need to just peek in from above), stunning views across the valley and back to waterfalls below Porters Creek Dam. BYO refreshments for your preferred beverage and munchies under the trees back at the parking area. View

28 Jun, Fri 9:30AM				The suburbs: Ashbury to Lewisham Philip’s birthday walk
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt We walk from Canterbury Station to Ashbury, then Ashfield, Summer Hills, Petersham Park and end at Lewisham. We celebrate Philip’s birthday today. His birthday was on 10 June and he’s been working very hard leading many walks in his birthday month. A lunch at  the White Cockatoo Hotel is warranted. Limit: 15. View

29 Jun, Sat 10:00AM				Hidden Gem and Coal Waste in Royal NP
Grade:4/6					Southern Sydney Branch
14608
Hosted by Sutherland Shire Environment Centre. Walks will be in the RNP near the headwaters of the Hacking River which drains off the Illawarra escarpment. The infamous Peabody Metropolitan Colliery is located further up Camp Gully Creek. The mine has illegally discharged coal waste material into these waterways on numerous occasions in recent years. If you’re curious about the ongoing impacts on the ecosystem downstream, this is a good opportunity to see the evidence for yourself. Registration essential. Creek crossings. Wet feet. Location: Royal NP View

29 Jun, Sat 8:00AM				Temple of Doom/Lost Arc Point and adjacent ridges.
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The Temple of Doom area has a lot to offer the adventurous bushwalker, including some spectacular pagoda clusters, sone stunning views over the Upper Wolgan river and much more.If time allows, I'd like to visit Wolgan Falls towards the end of the walk. Off-track walking and rock scrambling. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

30 Jun, Sun 6:33AM				Spectacular Pagodas, Cliffs and Ravines of Mount Airly South
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be better protected. Park the vehicles at Airly Gap. Walk south west following the alignment of the former tramway to the transfer station site and the double track skip haulage to the high level tunnel through the south west end of Mount Airly. Climb the incredible pagoda spur to the top of the south west corner of Mount Airly, then traverse eastwards on the top/southern edge of the mountain, full of spectacular cliffs, overhangs and caves. Head north to descend into a rainforest tributary of Gap Creek. Scrambling and exposure. About 8 km. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

30 Jun, Sun 9:00AM				Tabourie/Termeil Forest & Foreshore Frolic
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Park at Tabourie Beach, follow the lakeside track and River Road before crossing the highway into Termeil State Forest. Stroll along forest tracks and Lemon Tree Creek Road to rejoin the highway. Cross into Blackbutt Road and follow this to Termeil Point. Return to Tabourie via beaches and bush tracks. Location: Termeil SF Map: Tabourie 89272S View

1 Jul, Mon 9:06AM				Bruces Walk – Bullaburra to Lawson
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	230m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked) Meet at Bullaburra Station. Walk up to and then along a part of Bruces Walk. Then Fairy Falls, Echo Bluff, track to fire trail Frederica Falls. Return to Lawson Station via Hughes Avenue. Steep, rough, slippery. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

1 Jul, Mon 9:30AM				Narrabeen Lagoon Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This walk will be jointly led by Les Heitter. We will meet on Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen, just past the “Tramshed Café” (see old Sydney tram parked outside). We start the walk by crossing Pittwater Rd to go to Narrabeen Beach, heading north along Narrabeen Peninsula, and crossing over Narrabeen Lagoon where it empties into the ocean. We then return to the main lagoon to start our circuit walk. The lagoon is home to many seabirds, black swans and even aggressive Kookaburras (especially at the picnic spots). The walk will take us past the Sydney Academy of Sport, Cromer Golf Course, Jamieson Park and many beautiful lakeside spots as we near our starting point. There are about three terrific picnic areas besides the lake for both M/T and lunch. Booking essential giving your NPA, phone and emergency contact numbers, unless I already have them. Trip hazards, creek crossings and some road walking. Location: Northern Beaches Map: Mona Vale 91301S Limit: 20. View

2 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Wombat Hill Lookout, Yarrunga Trig & Rebecca’s View (#660)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
(Fully Booked) The walk begins at Meryla Pass in Morton NP.  From the locked gate continue on the Fire Trail along the ridge.  The first section is a fairly steep fire trail but flattens out and then follows along a track.There are several viewpoints which look towards Mt Carrialoo, Crankey's Creek and Lake Yarrunga until reaching the end of the track overlooking Wombat Hill.  If conditions are suitable we push through on a less defined track to Yarrunga Trig for great views down to the jnct of Yarrunga Creek & Kangaroo R. On the return there is an optional trail leading to Rebecca's View over Sandy's Creek on the other side of the ridge. Rough track and unfenced cliffs. Off track for extension to the trig. Location: Morton NP (Mossvale) Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

3 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Bendalong to Mermaid Pool – Walk and Picnic/BBQ
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
A sublime coastal walk along the flat, sheltered, wide open beaches and bushland from Washerwomans Beach, past the Walter Hood monument and on to Mermaid Pool. Return via the same route. BYO goodies for BBQ/picnic lunch afterwards at Washerwomans Beach. View

3 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Blackheath to Burra Korain Ridge
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	420m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Car shuttle to the start of the walk at Ridgewell Rd car park. Walk along Burramoko Fire trail towards Hanging Rock, but turn off to Burra Korain Track and walk along to Burra Korain Head with views across Victoria Creek, the Gross River and some views of Hanging Rock before reaching Burra Korain Head. Lovely views as you walk along the ridge. Cars required. Please state whether you plan to travel by car. Steep and slippery sections, somewhat faint tracks. Location: Blackheath, Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View

3 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Cheltenham
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
(Date Changed) Walk from Cheltenham and return through lovely bush tracks with creek crossings. Some street walking. Booking only one week before date of walk please. Creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

4 Jul, Thu 9:30AM				Kissing Point to Rydalmere
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
A riverside walk on good tracks. Birdlife, mangroves and ex-industrial land. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 10. View

5 Jul, Fri 9:31AM				The Suburbs : Sydney Olympic Park Loop
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
RSVP direct to Heather Lakiss heatherlakiss@gmail.com This easy level loop walk encompasses a large amount of Bicentennial Park as it makes its way through the mangroves, past sunken ships and a bird watching hide.  Some urban walking via the edge of Liberty Grove, Rhodes, over the Bennelong Bridge and  Wentworth Point.  All paved walking. Little shade. Limit: 15. View

6 Jul, Sat 8:27AM				Mailmans Walking Track – Mt Olive – Emerald Pool – Hominy Creek Trail – Mt Olive Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) With luck, there will be some winter flowers out as we walk down to the spectacular Emerald Pool and enjoy several lookouts along the way on this wonderful circuit, not all that far from the maddening crowd! Location: Popran NP Limit: 20. View

7 Jul, Sun 7:42AM				Gospers Creek-Part 2
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park one car at GR 852 972 and another one at GR 829 965 on Mountain Lagoon Trail. From the first car, descend into Gospers Creek and explore it as far as time and interest will take us. Exit near the second car and drive back. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

7 Jul, Sun 9:00AM				The Grotto and The Hidden Nooks and Crannies – Shoalhaven River
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Milton Branch
32009
Medium with off-track walking and scrambling over boulders. The walk goes along the Shoalhaven River, with rainforest, cliffs and lookouts. We will veer off the track to explore the caves, overhangs and cracks. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a sense of adventure and be prepared for a bit of scrambling. Limit: 12. View

8 Jul, Mon 9:45AM				Malabar Headland Circuit & Whale Watching
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	90m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will be circumnavigating this national park with its contrasting vegetation. We will get excellent views over the sea, where we will hopefully spot some whales, as this is peak whale watching season. On the Malabar side, we will be passing by the bay that featured in the 2022 ABC TV drama "Significant Others". You can preview the walk at https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/australia/new-south-wales/malabar-headlands-track?mobileMap=false&initFlyover=true&flyoverReturnToTrail. Booking essential, giving your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I already have them. Track is fairly exposed so there is not much protection from the wind. There are steps and rough rocks to traverse and can be unpleasant odours from the WWTP. Location: Malabar Headland NP Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 20. View

8 Jul, Mon 8:50AM				Sassafras Fire Trail – Linden to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked) Meet at Linden Station. Walk to Lady Martins Bath. Then track to Sassafras Ridge Trail. Find kangaroo carved in rock. Steep down to Glenbrook Creek. Cross creek and up Sassafras Track. Finish at Springwood Station. Steep, slippery, uneven. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

8 Jul, Mon 9:00AM				Wattamolla to Little Marley
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Another ramble along the coast with whatever we might see along the way Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

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