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30 May, Sun 8:17AM				20km plus walk series No 2: Mt Kuringai to Mt Colah
Grade:4/6		Length	23km	650m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Route: Mount Kuring gai Track, Berowra Track, Birrawanna Track, Bobbin Head Trail, Mt Colah. When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking history to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Map: Mount Kuring-gai Limit: 12. View

30 May, Sun				Audley Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Fully Booked) A traverse of the Audley precinct of the Royal NP – Loftus, Temptation Ck, Bungoona Lookout, Audley, Head of Navigation then finishing at Engadine. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the ‘Gong – combined limit applies. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 15. View

30 May, Sun 7:48AM				Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Date Changed) Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other attractions. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km. Location: Ben Bullen SF and Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N View

31 May, Mon 9:01AM				Berowra to Mt Kuring-gai
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	550m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A nice loop walk on the "far side". Yes, I do cross the bridge! We will enjoy the views, the beauty of Cowan Creek and whatever creatures come our way. Location: Kuring-gai Chase NP Map: Hornsby and Cowan 91304N Limit: 12. View

31 May, Mon 9:19AM				Overlooking Sydney – Glenbrook to Lapstone
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
John H.
By request a fairly gentle walk in the lower Blue Mountains, that includes great views over Sydney from Marges and Elizabeth's lookouts. Walking under the highway near the RAAF base we discover a disused railway tunnel and an old tramway. If time we will follow the tramway out to its end and discover why it was built. Booking essential. A few rough sections of track. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

31 May, Mon 8:37AM				Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
Start t Valley Heights Station, walk along the Valley Heights Firetrail, Greens Road Track, Florabella Pass, Pipa's Pass to Blaxland Station. Please contact leader via email to register. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Valley Heights Limit: 15. View

1 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Joadja North Nature Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	8.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Joadja Nature reserve was created in 2001.  The management trail meanders through Eucalypt forest to a rocky lookout giving views over creeks and farmland.  Returning to the Wombeyan Caves Rd we cross and walk a little way to another fire trail and lookout towards Wombeyan Caves.  This is a lovely lunch place. Hazards:  Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Joadja NR Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 20. View

2 Jun, Wed 9:02AM				Lawson to Hazelbrook – Waterfalls walk
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Lawson Station, passing through Fairy Falls, St Michaels Falls, Dantes Glen, Echo Bluff, Fredrica Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Oakland Falls and Burgess Falls to Hazelbrook Station. Moderate speed. Please contact leader by email to register. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Lawson Limit: 15. View

2 Jun, Wed 10:00AM				Narrabeen to Mona Vale
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	50m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Fritz W.
Easy walk from Narrabeen to Mona Vale. Some short steep steps. Great ocean views. Location: Northern beaches Limit: 15. View

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

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