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31 Oct, Tue 10:00AM				Kangaroo Valley Mountain-bike
Grade:3/6		Length	35km		Milton Branch
Herbert F.
Leaders: Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ride on cycleways, quiet sealed and gravel roads through scenic Kangaroo Valley following the upper Kangaroo river. Lunch and maybe a swim at Flatrock pool and return same route. Helmet compulsory. Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 12. View

31 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Patons Fire Trail (#630)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Patons Fire Trail meanders through forest to a lookout over Bundanoon Creek. Return by the same route. Hazards: Rough track, steep section, unfenced cliff edges Location: Meryla SF Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

1 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Bell to Goochs Crater via Dargan Arch
Fully inside Lithgow City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	576m	Southern Sydney Branch
Vera
This walk to Goochs Crater from Bell is via Dargan Arch, a rock formation that looks like a natural bridge. The off-track sections involved are the ascending part, before joining with the well formed track. This is a more scenic route to Goochs Crater, a natural crater-like formation of non-volcanic type. Some rock climbing/scrambling of 45 degree involved. Some waratahs might still be in bloom. Some off-tracks, some slippery sections, creek crossing, loose rocks, rough tracks and exposure and rock scrambling of 45 degree. Location: Bell NSW Map: Newnes Limit: 10. View

1 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Heathcote to Kangaroo Creek (Now completely booked)
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
We shall look at some of the woodlands in Royal NP, along the ridges and along the creeks. Lots of variety of vegetation to enjoy. Some steep climbs. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

1 Nov, Wed 9:15AM				Pennant Hills to Thornleigh
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk from Pennant Hills to Thornleigh. Lovely bush. Bookings only from the week before the walk please. Some creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

1 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				South Pacific Heathland Walk, Ulladulla
Grade:1/6		Length	2km		Milton Branch
Sue W.
A slow walk through the South Pacific Heathlands Flora and Fauna Reserve to look at the wonders of plant life living next to the ocean. What plants grow where and why, the different plant families and individual plants in flower. Short side walks to Rennies Beach and South Pacific Lookouts. Coffee in Ulladulla afterwards. Limit: 10. View

3 Nov, Fri 9:39AM				Long Ridge North Traverse including Exploding Star Chamber
Grade:6/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Private property access has been arranged. Park at GR 790 997 on Long Ridge Trail and descend into a gully to the north west. Leave the gully when it turns north and traverse under the cliffs, generally north east. There are great views and caves to see, including the amazing Exploding Star Chamber. Continue up the Long Ridge Knife-edge spur, with more spectacular views along the way. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

3 Nov, Fri 10:00AM				The Alphabet series: “D”..Dangar Island
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt. Join us for a tour to this idyllic island just a hop, skip and a jump from Hawkesbury River Station, Brooklyn. Upon arrival on this car-free oasis of bush, beach and tranquillity, we will be welcomed by tree-lined palms and jacarandas. On the lower grounds we'll walk past the Bowling Club and Bradleys Beach. On the higher grounds we'll get great views of the Hawkesbury River. We'll also walk past a Blackbutt – Rough-barked Apple Forest. Enjoy the scenic train ride across the Hawkesbury River and a joy ferry ride to the island. Enjoy lunch or Devonshire tea at Dangar Island Depot before taking the ferry back home. Bring money for ferry ($8.50 one way adult, $4.30 one way concession (not sure seniors are considered concession)). View

3 Nov, Fri 8:43AM				Warrimoo to Glenbrook via Green Point
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Warrimoo Station walk along Florabella Pass and Green Point Track to Green Point Lookout, back to Florabella Pass towards Blaxland, turn off to Mules Track and on to Douglas Smith Park finishing at Glenbrook Station. Green Point Lookout is beautiful and not often included in bush walks. The Mule Track is also not often included in walks and is an interesting track. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

4 Nov, Sat 8:00AM				Clifflines to the west of Genowlan Trig
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is a walk for those who love a good rock scramble and to explore the various pagodas, slots, ramps and other geological formations that make up this fascinating area. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to walk along and explore those amazing clifflines you see as you walk up from Airly Mountain property, then here's your chance! Rock scrambling and exposure in parts. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

5 Nov, Sun 8:00AM				Pigeonhouse Mountain and Landslide Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
We warm up by climbing Pigeonhouse and hope for a brilliant view! We will then descend on the steep northwestern side, where the (ex) track is very overgrown and join Wombat Ridge Trail. We’ll follow this until we head on a footpad to Landslide Creek for a view into the valleys. Return same way, minus the final ascent to Pigeonhouse.     Limit: 12. View

6 Nov, Mon 9:35AM				Blackheath – Walls Ledge, Centennial Glen, Colliers Causeway, Porters Pass and Fort Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at the Blackheath Station, walk around Walls Ledge to Centennial Glen, then along Colliers Causeway and Porters Pass, Lamberts Lookout on to Fort Rock and finishing at Blackheath Station. If the forecast is a hot day, will do the walk in reverse. Beautiful view from Lamberts Lookout and Fort Rock and lovely rock faces alongside the Walls Ledge Track. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings. Limit: 20. View

6 Nov, Mon 9:00AM				Forest Path to Walumarra Track and return
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	470m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This walk covers many of the ecosystems in Royal NP, including rainforest and heathland, so the diversity is quite extraordinary and well worth lingering over! We won't rush and, given that there is a nice hill to climb, you'll appreciate that! Be careful of slippery creek crossings. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

6 Nov, Mon 8:40AM				Sculptures and Tombstones
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
The Bondi Sculptures by the Sea finishes on the 6th, and some dismantling might be starting, but we'll get an early start. This walk follows the sculpture trail from Bondi to Tamarama Beach, climbs up Tamarama Gully, crosses Bronte Park on the way to Waverley Cemetry, then south (not further than Coogee). Steps, cliff edges, crowds. Location: Bondi coastal walk Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 14. View

7 Nov, Tue 7:00AM				Engadine to Waterfall
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	135m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) From Engadine Station follow bush tracks to Heathcote Park. Continue along the Roman Track to Waterfall. A variety of plant communities along a flattish route. Possible early start depending on weather forecast. Open sections, sun protection advised. Location: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

7 Nov, Tue 5:23PM				Melbourne Cup – Fitzroy Falls East and West Rim tracks (#xMelb#191)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) Fitzroy Falls West Rim and East Rim Tracks provide spectacular views of the main falls, Twin Falls, the Grotto and the valley between the two tracks.  The vegetation is very different on each of the tracks. Extension to Plane crash site off track. Return to the car park for Melbourne Cup Festivities. Hazards:  Slippery rocks. Some off track for optional extension. Location: Morton NP Limit: 20. View

8 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Bundeena – Maianbar Circuit
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Vera
We'll meet at Cronulla Wharf to take the 8.30 am ferry to Bundeena. We'll walk to Bonnie Vale Campground, Cabbage Tree Basin. We'll do some exploring and see whether we can find some Aboriginal Rock Art around the area. We'll walk to Goosberry Bay, Costen Bay/Point and Yenabilly Point/Fishermens Bay to see the ruins around the area and some Aboriginal Arts, middens. Beautiful view overlooking Port Hacking River, South West Arm Creek estuary. A possible detour to Maianbar Trig. Walk back to Bundeena to catch the ferry back to Cronulla and train from Cronulla. Some slippery sections, wet sections, loose rocks, possible trip hazards walking around grassy and overgrown parts. Location: bundeena Limit: 10. View

8 Nov, Wed 8:30AM				Huskisson to Plantation Point
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Starting at Huskisson on this flat walk we will see many white sand beaches, a crystal clear creek, picnic areas and beautiful views of Jervis Bay. We may also see dolphins and whales and many of the local birds and lizards. We will also pass a historic boat ramp. We will finish with coffee at Vincentia or Huskisson. View

8 Nov, Wed 10:00AM				La Perouse circuit walk
Grade:2/6					Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
A short and pleasant walk, beautiful water views, beaches and bushland. From La Perouse we head to Little Congwong Beach, Henry Head Lighthouse, Cape Banks, historic cemetery, Jennifer Street and back to the bus stop/car park. Bush tracks may be rough in parts, beach with a bit of rock walking, some street walking.  Leader will meet you at La Perouse. Location: Inner Sydney Limit: 14. View

8 Nov, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

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