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10 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Bicenntennial trail ridge exploration
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Next to the Bicentennial trail is a ridge I’ve wanted to explore for a long time! I think it will be a world of fabulous pagodas, mysterious slots and wind-carved overhangs of great beauty…so I’m hopeing!On this trip we will explore this area and all it has to offer the adventurous bushwalking explorer. Rock scrambling and off-track. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

11 Aug, Sun 9:30AM				Bomaderry Creek iNaturalist Walks and Training
					Milton Branch
Michael I.
This is an excellent opportunity to tick several boxes all at once. 1. Attend a Science Week event 2. Attend an iNaturalist training (at Nowra Showgrounds) 3. Walk in Bomaderry Creek; practice your iNaturalist techniques and benefit from the local knowledge of a bunch of local experts including bird enthusiast Carla Jackett, botanist Kevin Mills, ecologist David Rush, and Terry Barratt, Bomaderry Landcare coordinator. The event is held in conjunction with https://budawangcoast.org.au/ and full details are listed below. N.B. Register using the link provided... https://budawangcoast.org.au/2024/06/20/science-week-2024/ Limit 40 and it is already over half full, so book your space soon. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the wonders of iNaturalist, and be in the company of local ecology experts who can guide you along the way. All enquiries, please contact Michael Irving: mirving2535@gmail.com or phone 0418 602 914. Limit: 40. View

11 Aug, Sun 8:00AM				Extension of The Great West to East walk Part 2: Spit to Circular Quay
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	450m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Extension of The Great West to East Walk Part 2: Spit to Circular Quay Philip is going to walk 50 Km over several Sundays in August to raise fund for Fred Hollows.  You are invited to join him and encouraged to sign up for your own Fund Raising or at least contribute to his Fund Raiser. Fred's Big Run - Philip Wright (fredsbigrun.org) Walk from The Spit to Circular Quay via Balmoral and the waterfront. This is about the most scenic walk in Sydney. Limit: 10. View

11 Aug, Sun 6:36AM				Kangaroo Creek Traverse
Grade:5/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be better protected. Park the cars near Angus Place. Walk on trail to SH 1127, then off trail north east to SH 1095. Descend into Kangaroo Creek at around GR 329 060, then follow the cliff line and ledges all the way to GR 315 056. Exit to Angus Place Trail and walk back to vehicles. About 12 km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest and Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

11 Aug, Sun 8:30AM				South from Batemans Bay Walk 2 – Lilli Pilli Beach to McKenzies Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
More beautiful views plus interesting geology as we weave our way around numerous cliffs and headlands. Jimmies Island can be viewed from the Pretty Point area. One-way walk with a car shuffle. View

12 Aug, Mon 9:30PM				Artarmon Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	220m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
From Artarmon station this circuit uses bush tracks, bicycle paths and roads. It passes through reserves and bushland, descends steeply to Tunks Park then climbs out to Narenburn. It returns to Artarmon station via Naremburn Oval. steep paths, steps, creek crossings, bicycles. Location: Artarmon Map: Artarmon Limit: 14. View

12 Aug, Mon 8:50AM				Faulconbridge Point
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Nearly fully booked) A gentle walk to the lookout. Drivers may be required Rough fire trail. Edges Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 8. View

12 Aug, Mon 9:55AM				Toongabbie to Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	110m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Morning tea nearby at Ron Hill Park. Follow Toongabbie Creek along the Great West Walk to Parramatta. Map: Prospect and Parramatta Limit: 20. View

13 Aug, Tue 9:30AM				Lake Illawarra – Bike Ride (Road/Mtn)
Grade:3/6		Length	45km		Milton Branch
Herbert F.
Leaders: Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. We circumnavigate Lake Illawarra, mainly on off-road cycleways. Several short on-road sections have wide shoulders. Bring morning tea to enjoy at the lake entrance at Windang, and lunch on banks of Macquarie Rivulet at Darcy Dunster Reserve, Yallah (choice of BYO, or take-away from Hunger Buster kebabs or Hungry Jacks). Map: Illawarra Cycleways Limit: 12. View

13 Aug, Tue 9:30AM				Walls of Camelot & Rocky Waterhole LO (#200)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(Leader Changed) The track branches off the Nattai Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs.  The track then continues on to join the Rocky Waterholes track. Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

14 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				Forest Lodge to Darling Harbour
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
John M.
From Forest Lodge we will walk along Orphan School Creek to Johnstons Canal which leads to Jubilee Park , Rozelle Bay, Blackwattle Bay and the Fish Markets (and Circular Quay if desired). Bookings only from one week before the date of walk please. Fine views of the harbour. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15. View

14 Aug, Wed 8:30AM				Loftus to Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting from Loftus station, walk along Forest Trail, Temptation Creek Trail and Holy Trail, Florence Parade to Bungoona Lookout, on to Audley and then Engadine track, Bottle Forest track and Karloo Track to Heathcote. We will walk alongside Kangaroo Creek, crossing it a couple of time and pass several pools including Kangaroo Creek Pool and Karloo Pool. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Rock scrambling. Location: Heathcote Limit: 15. View

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

15 Aug, Thu 8:30AM				Emmetts Flat via Slotts Way & Starlights (#254)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:5/6		Length	16km	410m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) (Changed leader) Head along Ahearns LO track. Branch south down Slotts Way. Reaching the Nattai River, head down stream till reaching Emmetts Flat then head up Starlights trail. Hazards: Steep off track descent. Creek crossings. Steep ascent. Uneven surfaces Steep descent and ascent, off-track in places. Creek crossing, slippery, cliff edges. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Limit: 10. View

16 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				The suburbs series of walk: Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt Historic walk of parramatta Meet at the The West Concourse of Parramatta station near the toilet and we will walk through Parramatta to Parramatta Park for lunch, stopping to look at many of the heritage buildings including St John’s Anglican cathedral  and the Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre. Lot to see and learn. Limit: 15. View

17 Aug, Sat 9:14AM				Dantes Glen
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
From the station we walk along San Jose Ave to North Lawson Trail, then follow cliff top to Echo Bluff, Echo Point and Fairy Falls. Down steps to Dantes Glen Falls, St Michaels Falls, Empire Pass and a gentle up hill to Frederica Falls. Take Hughes Ave track back to Lawson. Don't expect the huge cliffs and scenery of Katoomba. But from this uncrowded Echo Point, we look out onto the Grose Wilderness Area just a few kilometres away. No houses or roads to be seen. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba Limit: 12. View

17 Aug, Sat				Ravines and Cliffs of Long Ridge West
Grade:5/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Private property access has been arranged. Park at GR 783 984 on Long Ridge Trail. Explore the gullies north west of spot height 538 m, then walk to GR 767 983 and descend north under the cliffs. Traverse clockwise to GR 771 979, the gully that contains Boulder Glade. Ascend the gully and walk back to the cars. About 7 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

17 Aug, Sat 7:30AM				The Grand Cliff Top Track
Grade:4/6		Length	19km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk is one of the star attractions in the Blue Mountains now, and this time, I plan to do the entire route as I had to stop halfway last time due to the rain. Expect dozens of waterfalls, jaw-dropping viewpoints and newly upgraded track and bridges along the way. Lots of steps. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba and Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View

17 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				The Valley of the Kings
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Anton
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) One of the grandest of the many grand Mugii Murum-Ban walks. Valley of the Kings has a (big) bit of everything - big cliffs, big pagodas, big ferns, and big views. Climbing the file trail to the top of the Genowlan Mesa, we walk along its spectacular south-east cliffs high above the Capertee Valley. We then make our way to the Sphinx complex with its 360 degree views across the mountain, before descending into and through the beautiful valley. Come join the Fellowship of the King. Off-track. Scrambling. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

18 Aug, Sun 9:30AM				Minnamurra – Kiama
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	160m	Branch
Carol T.
With spectacular views along this northern section of the Kiama coast walk, we'll start at the glorious Minnamurra River, over the headland to Jones beach, passing Cathedral rocks, Boneyard beach and onto Bombo Headland.  We’ll explore the rock quarry before crossing Bombo beach then continue through to Kiama to explore the lighthouse, before our journey ends at Kiama station.  Easy track walking with breath-taking views.  Relaxed pace, Rail friendly.  Joint walk with The Bushclub. Location: Kiama Coast Map: Kiama 9028-1S View

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