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2 Jun, Wed				Potos Wall and Lions Cave
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
NEW WALK: Leave one car GR 719 928 on Mountain Lagoon Road and drive another one to Hanlons Road North, GR 699 916. From the second car, descend east into Back Creek and follow it all the way to Tootie Creek. Visit Potos Wall, then Potos Cave. Climb onto the ridge to the east and visit Lions Cave. Continue north east underneath the cliff line, exploring caves, till about GR 714 933 or GR 714 938, depending on the available time. Re-connect with the first car. Expect cascades, waterfalls, rainforest ravines and beautiful caves. About 6 km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

3 Jun, Thu				Meadowbank – Bicentennial Park – Concord West
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Walk the historic 1886 John Whitton Bridge. Rhodes, foreshore path by Homebush Bay to Bicentennial Park. Mainly flat walking with close river views. Water available and dropout points. COVID safe numbers. Train T9 return to city. Joint WEA Ramblers and NPA walk. Location: Parramatta River View

3 Jun, Thu 9:30AM				Wattamolla to Curracurrong and return
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	290m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
It's the season for whales! The coast beckons! We will be stopping at a number of key locations along the cliffs of Royal with cameras at the ready. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

4 Jun, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walk 19 : Little Diggers and Two Creeks Track
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-leader: Heather Lakiss. Walk repeated due to popular demand. This pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the national park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk finishes at Dukes Green Cafe via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in East Lindfield. Steep, rugged and slippery sections Location: Middle Harbour Limit: 20. View

5 Jun, Sat 11:00AM				Gardens of Stone for Beginners
					Branch
General Community Event
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This and one other equal event have been booked out very quickly. If you're interested in the event, contact them for another event in the future months. Presented by Yuri Bolotin at Gang Gang Gallery, Lithgow. 11.00-11.30 - Gardens of Stone Talk 11.30-13.00 - Gardens of Stone Walk The rugged and beautiful Gardens of Stone can be an intimidating place for a first-time visitor. Find out about easier access points and routes that you can use to discover this magical land. After his talk, Yuri will lead a short walk to the part of the Gardens of Stone adjacent to Lithgow (Dobbs Drift). You will be able to view, photograph and learn about the stunning pagoda formations that make this area unique. Numbers are strictly limited, so bookings are essential. Contact: Sharon Howard, Gang Gang Gallery, 0408 514 440. View

5 Jun, Sat				Minnamurra to Kiama
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Moderate pace. Minnamurra to Kiama via Minnamurra River, Kiama Downs, Cathedral Rocks, The Boneyard, Bombo, Kiama Harbour and Blow Hole. River and ocean views. Partly exploratory with varying surfaces to be walked on. Reserves, possible sand walking. Steps and ups and downs. Limit: 12. View

5 Jun, Sat 9:00AM				Nobles Canyon – Carne Creek cliff lines exploration
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Normally a canyon involves getting wet feet and a swim, abseil or at least a wade through waist-deep water but Nobles Cayon, also known as the Dry Canyon is a rare exception and a wonderfully spectacular one at that. On this trip we will follow Nobles Canyon down past its 2 constrictions to the cliff lines above Carne Creek then explore the cliff lines south of that creek before crossing over a pagoda laden ridge back to the main track. Rock scrambling and off-track. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 15. View

6 Jun, Sun 8:00AM				20km plus walk series No 3: Circular Quay to The Spit
Grade:4/6		Length	24km	500m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Explore one of the best harbours in the world on our doorstep.   Today we walk from   Circular Quay to The Spit.  Over the course of the walk you will come across   The Sydney Harbour Bridge The pristine bushland of Sydney Harbour National Park An abundance of spectacular views of the harbour An old Naval Base Tiny harbour beaches where you can take a swim A nude beach Several cafes and restaurants at Chowder Bay The Sydney Harbour Marine Institute where you can learn more about the Harbour When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, and emergency contact no. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 12. Best Walk: Sydney Harbour View

6 Jun, Sun 10:30AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 25
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	150m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(Nearly fully booked) Port Kembla North to Lake Illawarra. Walk from Port Kembla North Station to Lake Illawarra Kiosk on a route around part of Bluescope's steel-making operations, Inner Harbour, Hill 60 and Port Kembla Beach. Part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Limit: 12. View

7 Jun, Mon 8:30AM				Blaxland to Glenbrook via Lennox Bridge
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	270m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) St Johns Oval, Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge, Elizabeth Lookout to Glenbrook Station. Pathways, streets and tracks. Map: Penrith 90303N and Springwood 90304S Limit: 16. View

7 Jun, Mon 9:30AM				Sphinx to Bobbin HeadLoop track
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	619m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Starting (and ending) at the Sphinx, a series of carvings by a recuperating WW1 soldier as a memorial to his mates, at the entrance to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park we wind down to the beautiful Cowan Creek and follow it into Bobin Head. There is a steep climb up the ridge on a fire trail which we follow back to the start. You can come by car or public transport and we are meeting mid morning. Booking essential. Rough track surfaces and slippery sections. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 20. View

8 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Kembla Summit and Ring Track
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	360m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Summiting Mt Kembla and the ring track that circles Mt Kembla provides wonderful views over the Illawarra Coast. Hazards: Very steep track and some road walking Location: Illawarra Escarpment State NR Limit: 20. View

9 Jun, Wed 10:00AM				Bondi to Maroubra
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	50m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Denise S.
Walk from Bondi to Maroubra via Tamarama, Bronte, Clovelly and Coogee. Beautiful ocean views. Some steps and ups and downs. There is an opportunity to finish earlier at Coogee. Some street walking. Location: Bondi coastal walk Limit: 15. View

9 Jun, Wed				Coogee to Bondi Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Southern Sydney Branch
MAURIE
Moderate pace. Coogee, Bronte, Bondi Beach - ocean views, ups and downs, steps, path walking along the ocean edge. Limit: 12. View

9 Jun, Wed 8:35AM				Cowan to Berowra
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	600m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Date Changed) Part of the Great North Walk. Starting at Cowan Station, walk down to Berowra Creek, walk along the creek to Berowra Waters, and then walk up the Berkley Fire trail to Berowra Station. Moderate pace. Please contact leader via email to register. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Moderate speed Location: cowan Limit: 15. View

9 Jun, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers lunch
					Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Catch up and social lunch at O'Donoghues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. View

11 Jun, Fri 9:45AM				Neighbourhood walk No 16: Harold Reid and North Arm Walking Track
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Leader will be Jeff Carey. Today we explore  Harold Reid and North Arm Walking Track Castle Crag. This circuit takes walkers through the waterfront bushland of Middle Harbour. Expect fantastic views, diverse plant communities, wildflowers, and lots of birds. https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/ecm/willoughby-council-website/info-sheets/info-sheets/1-harold_reid_reserve_-_walking_track_brochure.pdf https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/ecm/willoughby-council-website/info-sheets/info-sheets/1-north_arm_reserve_-_walking_track_brochure.pdf Optional lunch at Orchard Tavern at Chatswood. Please state if you will have pub lunch because we'll make a booking. Steep and slippery sections. View

11 Jun, Fri				Psychedelic Ravine and Chain of Ponds
Grade:5/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park one car at GR 735 932 and another one at GR 748 936 on Mountain Lagoon Road. From the first car, walk north along a spur, then down into Psychedelic Ravine. Follow it downstream, making detours to see some interesting sites, including Chain of Ponds on one of the tributaries. Exit at GR 745 955, climb the ridge and walk back to the road on the old timber trail. Partly exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

12 Jun, Sat				Bundeena – Maianbar circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Moderate pace. Bundeena to Maianbar via Horderns Beach, Bonnie Vale, sand flats near Simpsons Bay and The Basin and return. Views of Port Hacking. Reserves, sand walking, some uneven and unsealed tracks, quiet street walking, steps, ups and downs. Coffee available at lunch. Depending on weather and time availability we may extend walk to Jibbon Beach on return to Bundeena. Limit: 12. View

12 Jun, Sat 2:57PM				Dharawal National Park
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Exploratory Slippery and rough sections View

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