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5 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6. View

5 Feb, Fri 4:21AM				Hat Hill Canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
No abseils but plenty of rock hopping and scrambling. A few short swims, so you need to be a competent swimmer. Meet at Hat Hill carpark and drive some cars to the track in Godson Ave. Follow the track to Hat Hill Creek. Put on wetsuits. Continue downstream to where Hat Hill Creek plunges into the Grose. Retrace upstream to the exit point. Change into dry clothes for the walk out. If we have time, we will visit the Aboriginal engravings and grinding grooves near the car park. Drive to the start of the walk to collect vehicles. Bring the helmet and dry bags. Wet suit or thermals depending on how you handle cold water. We will be in and out of the creek all day. Shoes that grip on wet rocks. Water. I would not recommend drinking from Hat Hill Creek. There are side creeks where we can refill. Leave a change of clothes in the car. Canyon Grade 2. Bushwalk Grade 5. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

5 Feb, Fri 10:02AM				Neighbourhood walk No 4: Fullerbridge to Roseville return
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mike P.
(Nearly fully booked) The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we start from Fullers Bridge, walk through the park and up Symons track to Shout Ridge. We will then walk to Roseville via Loyal Henry Park. Early exit at Roseville Station. We then walk back to Fullers Bridge. Optional lunch at the cafe.  Leader will be Mike Pickles. Map: Lane Cove River Limit: 15. View

6 Feb, Sat				Howling Arch, the Pool of Diana and the Pool of Aphrodite
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be protected, now. Drive to approximately GR 468 058 on the Deep Pass Trail. Head down a spur trending slightly west of south and then south as it nears Dingo Creek. Visit Howling Arch, an amazing natural feature. Enter Dingo Creek and progress downstream for about 1.3km, visiting the scenic Pool of Diana on the way, continue underneath high cliffs to GR 476 048, the start of a north, north-west trending ravine. Follow the ravine up, visiting the spectacular Pool of Aphrodite along the way, to eventually reconnect with the trail and the vehicles. About 6km. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N and Rock Hill 89312N View

6 Feb, Sat				Huntleys Point to Cabarita via Mortlake Ferry
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C.
(Nearly fully booked) Moderate pace. Views of Parramatta River. Ups and downs, steps, surfaces uneven and/or slippery after rain. Break off points. Limit: 8. View

7 Feb, Sun 8:49AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 11
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	380m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(Nearly fully booked) Today we walk from Springwood to Valley Heights via Martins Lookout, Perch Pond and Magdala Gully Track. Beautiful sandstones, waterfalls, wildflowers and trees. Majestic views at Martin's Lookout but very steep climb to get there... Some parts are 47% climb. Expect a long day as we are taking our time to climb. Some part of the track is hard. Steep and slippery sections. Goretex boots an advantage. Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mailbox the night before to make sure walk is still. Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 12. View

8 Feb, Mon 8:34PM				Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Note early starting time for summer. From the station walking to Evans Lookout via Braeside Trail. From Evans Lookout follow the Grand Canyon to exit up Neates Glen. Return to Blackheath. Most people have to duck when going under particular overhangs. There is a short dark passage and the path through it isn't flat. Wet rocks in places. Creek crossings. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

8 Feb, Mon				Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	187m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Enjoy this cooler walk with its spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. We will walk from Watsons Bay to Rose Bay via South Head and Nielsen Park, where there will be time for a quick swim in the netted harbour pool. Then we take the Hermitage Foreshore Track to Rose Bay. It includes some street walking. Quite a few stairs in places. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 15. View

9 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Balancing Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Clover Hill Rd is a management track leading to a rough track down to the Macquarie Rivulet.  After crossing the rivulet there is an indistinct track which leads to Balancing Rock and a lovely waterfall.  Return is by the same route. Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie Pass National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 15. View

9 Feb, Tue 8:30AM				Kayak from Bendeela
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	1m	Southern Highlands Branch
Pamela W.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:30am which is one hour earlier than normal departure time. We drive to Safari Kayaking located in Kangaroo Valley arriving around 9’ish where we select our kayaks/canoes and life jackets. Kangaroo Safari transport our boats to Bendeela and the car pool follows on. Once set up and in the water, we head upstream for about 3km to a lunch spot and then make our way back to Bendeela where our boats are returned to Safari Kayaking and we drive back to Bowral. The cost per person for boat hire is $45 (TBC) cash payable on the day. Please have the right amount of cash as we need to make a single payment. Cossies, hat, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water will be the go. Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Location: Bendeela- Kangaroo Valley Map: Bundanoon 89281S and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15. View

9 Feb, Tue 8:00AM				Leacock Regional Park
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This patch of Cumberland Plain Woodland has faced some major issues in managing weeds over the years but is an important remnant and much work has been done. Come and see how it is going. We might even end up looking at the Casula Powerhouse Museum after the walk! Limit: 12. View

10 Feb, Wed 9:30AM				Wollstonecraft to Milsons Point
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Milsons Point via  Coal Loader, Waverton and Balls Head Reserve. Limit: 15. View

11 Feb, Thu 10:00AM				La Perouse – Henry Head – Conwong Beach – La Perouse
		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Leaders on the day in Kamay Botany Bay National Park, near Maroubra, are Charles and Flavia Abela. Easy paced bush walk with sea views, some sand walking. Lunch can be purchased or carried. Possibility to visit “La Perouse museum” after lunch. Hazards tree roots, uneven surfaces, poles recommended; may include viruses. Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP Limit: 10. View

12 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6. View

12 Feb, Fri 10:02AM				Neighbourhood walk No 5: Wyrrabalong NP and Norah Head
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Neighbourhood walk: walk 1) Wyrrabalong National Park. A beaut summer walk through the majestic Red gum forest, rain forest and the wetland trail. Fantastic water views. Shady tracks. Walk 2) Norah Head: cafe, walk and swim   Leader is Elena Mazur. Slippery and steep sections Location: Central Coast Map: Wyrrabalong National Park Limit: 20. View

12 Feb, Fri				Wollangambe 5
Grade:6/6		Length	6km	350m	Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Co-leader: Damon de Costa. Park one car at the Mount Irvine Cemetery, GR 630 919 and drive another one to Boronia Point Trail, GR 588 908. Descend to the Wollangambe at GR 598 925, and walk/swim/float/scramble down the river to around GR 629 924. Climb out to the first car. Participants must be competent swimmers and be able to handle scrambling and exposure. Helmets and wet suits are essential. Lilo is recommended. About 6 km. Partly exploratory. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S View

13 Feb, Sat				Circular Quay – Dawes Point – Barangaroo – Pyrmont
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Flat walk around the southern foreshore, bays, points and parks to Pirrama Park Pyrmont. Drop out points and water available. Numbers limited COVID-19 safe. This is a joint NPA and WEA Ramblers walk. View

13 Feb, Sat 8:30AM				Hat Hill Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	230m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Hat Hill canyon is a shortish but spectacular canyon with some beautiful sections and its not too hard either,with only 3 short swims and no long scrambling bits. Some rock scrambling involved on the climb out.Wetsuit is needed and helmet is advised(bike helmet will do fine) Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 15. View

13 Feb, Sat 9:30AM				Trestles Track
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Trestles Track - Shoalhaven River - return. Pleasant river walking with possibilities for swimming and exploring an old mine site. Steep descent (approx. 400 m. in 1 km.) to Shoalhaven River followed by flat river walking. Steep climb back to cars. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 15. View

14 Feb, Sun 8:46AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 12
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(Nearly fully booked) Today we walk from Valley Heights to Warrimoo via Sun Valley. Highlights of the walk are  Lookouts to Mount Banks, Penrith Lakes, Lion Rock, Bell Rock, tall gum and turpentile trees, sandstone rock formations a creek,  birds and horses. Some interesting letterboxes are seen on the way. Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Please consider Installing Covifsafe app.   Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

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