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29 Oct, Sat				Wentworth Point to Meadowbank via Mortlake Ferry
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Moderate pace. Wentworth Point to Meadowbank Wharf via Olympic Park ferry wharf and pedestrian bridge to Rhodes, then Bicentennial Park, Concord West, Dame Eadith Walker Estate, Mortlake, Putney Point, Kissing Point. River views. Mostly on well formed paths through reserves and quiet streets. Steps, ups and downs, some unformed and unsealed tracks which could be muddy and slippery following rain. Walking poles may assist. Shared pathways. Exit points available at Concord West, Mortlake and Kissing Point Ferry Wharf. Limit: 14. View

30 Oct, Sun 7:30AM				20km plus walk series No 1: Coast Track in one day
Grade:4/6		Length	28km	900m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
The Coast Track is an incredible coastal walk/trek within an hour drive south of Sydney running from Otford to Bundeena in one of the most popular and spectacular of the NSW National Parks, the Royal National Park.  This is a long day. When RSVP, please include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking experience to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Steep and slippery sections Best Walk: Otford to Bundeena View

30 Oct, Sun 9:00AM				Lions Head and Lions Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
8612
An out and back walk from Kings Tableland Rd to Lions Head before descending to the floor of Kedumba Valley via Lions Pass. We will visit the refurbished Kedumba Farm slab hut before inspecting the ruins and lunching at Kedumba Campground in the lee of Mt. Solitary. We then retrace our steps back to the cars. There is a change in altitude of 500m on this walk but you only really notice the 150m descent and ascent of Lions Pass. Should be still plenty of flowers around and of course the views are to die for. Joint walk with Upper Blue Mtns Bush Club. Walk may be cancelled at short notice if weather is unfavourable. Cars are needed to get to the start of the walk. Contact leader if you need transport. Walkers should be adept with gully scrambling which will be required in the Pass. Gaiters recommended. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Jamison 89302N Limit: 12. View

31 Oct, Mon 10:00AM				Birds of the CBD + Cockatoo Island
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	60m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
While this walk is not “Strictly for the Birds”, they do play a major part in it. Between Town Hall and Circular Quay the walk passes some beautiful sculptures of birds (Terrance Plowright's "Dancing Brolgas", Michael Thomas's Hill's "Forgotten Songs", Tracey Emin's " The Distance of your Heart” and Stephen Walker's “Tank Stream” fountains). After a ferry ride the walk then continues on Cockatoo Island where the seagulls are raising their chicks. Live pigeons, ibis and seagulls included! Hazards: city traffic, steps, seagulls. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14. View

31 Oct, Mon 8:14AM				Emu Plains to Glenbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	475m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Emu Plains Station, Yandhai Nepean Crossing, Tench Reserve, M4 bridge, Lapstone Station, Old Zig Zag railway, Knapsack Bridge, steep up to Elizabeth's L/O, Lennox Bridge, Mt Sion Park, Glenbrook Station. Good lookouts on clear days. Roads, parkland, bush tracks. Rough, steep, some pavement walking and crossing roads. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

1 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Melbourne Cup – Fitzroy Falls East and West Rim tracks (xMelb#191)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	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 Map: Bundanoon 1S Limit: 20. View

2 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Gordon to Fullers Bridge
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk from Gordon Station to Fullers Bridge via Blackbutt Creek Track, Pipeline Track to Great North Walk, Fiddens Wharf and Lane Cove NP. Bus return from Fullers Br to Chatswood. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 15. View

3 Nov, Thu 9:00AM				Castle Hill to Parramatta
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(Updated Details) The walk starts at junction of Old Northern Road and Excelsior Avenue , Castle Hill. The route is then through Bigigal reserve and follows Darling Mills Creek to Lake Parramatta, Parramatta Park to Parramatta CBD. Walkers can chose to leave the group at North Rocks Road before entering Lake Parramatta Reserve or at Windsor Road soon after leaving Lake Parramatta. Historic buildings and the Light Rail constuction will be seen before continuing to Parramatta.   There is much history here, including Old Governmen House and the site of first wheat field in Australia. Walkers may choose to visit the Catholic Church - rebuilt after a fire and the adjoining new build. The track down Excelsior Creek,Darling Mills Creek and around Lake Parramatta is quite rough in places with trip hazzards. There are two creek crossings( there is an alternate short bypass to avoid these crossings}. There are a number of busy roads to cross. This walk is not possible after rain and if necessary will be rescheduled. Location: Castle and Baulkham Hills Limit: 24. View

5-12 Nov, Sat-Sat				November bushwalking on Lord Howe Island
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Branch
Sally
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Be as active or as relaxed as you like on this little island of paradise, listed by Lonely Planet as a Top 5 travel destination. This trip includes flights, accommodation, meals, lectures and a variety of guided walks. We will stay at a centrally located lodge, go out bushwalking and birdwatching during the day, and enjoy lectures and delicious restaurant meals in the evening. You can also challenge yourself climbing up the unique cloud forest of Mt Gower, snorkelling with Galapagos nurse sharks and green turtles, doing outdoor yoga with the best view, taking your best ever bird photos...  Club insurance does not apply to this commercial trip. To get more information please email me at sally.australia@yahoo.com Limit: 18. View

5 Nov, Sat				Wolgan View Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Glowworm Tunnel Road – Wolgan View Canyon – Carne Creek Lookout. Return via gullies and pagodas. Explore this maze of gullies, pagodas and a visit to a usually dry canyon. A very interesting area. Track, off-track with mild scrub, easy scrambles. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

6 Nov, Sun 10:05AM				20km plus walk series: Gerringong to Minnamurra
Grade:4/6		Length	23km	340m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Coastal drama awaits on this wild and wonderful 23km trail, stretching from the Minnamurra River in the north to Werri Beach, in the town of Gerringong, in the south. Along the way lie ancient rock formations, record-breaking blowholes, windswept headlands and postcard-perfect beaches, not to mention plenty of places to refuel. keep watch for humpback whales; 25,000 of them steam along the east coast of Australia on their annual migration. Top attractions: Kiama Blowhole, Cathedral Rocks, Bombo Headland, Minnamurra River, Werri Beach. Steep and slippery sections Location: South Coast Limit: 12. View

6 Nov, Sun 8:00AM				Fortress ridge trail – Lockleys track
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	550m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Postponed) Fortress Ridge Trail - Dr Darks Cave - Fortress Hill - Fortress Creek waterfall - Lockleys Pylon - DuFaurs head (optional sidetrip) - Lockleys Track. This trip combines some of the most spectacular locations in the Blue Mountains into a circuit, with plenty of time to experience the beauty of Darkes Cave, Fortress Falls and the iconic Lockleys Pylon, to name a few. This walk involves some bush bashing and rock scrambling but is 90% on tracks. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

6 Nov, Sun				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 30
					Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Cancelled) See updated version on 12/8/23. View

7 Nov, Mon 9:01AM				Celebrating Wolli Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
The recent announcement that the ALP will complete the gaps in the Wolli Creek Regional Park needs to be celebrated through a visit along this important urban/bushland corridor. Location: Wolli Creek Regional Park Map: Twin Valley Limit: 12. View

7 Nov, Mon 9:18AM				Leura to Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Changed Transport Details) Leura Station. To commemorate Remembrance Day (11/11/1918) -Lone Pine memorial. Lyrebird Dell, Golf Links L/O. Fairmont Golf Course. Lillian's bridge, creek crossing. Edinburgh Castle Rock L/O. Nature Trail. Through cemetery to WWF station.   Rough, steep, slippery when wet. Road crossings, tracks. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

7 Nov, Mon 3:46AM				Ravines West of Mount Tootie
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at GR 680 930 on Mount Tootie Road and descend into a gully to the west. Follow it to the cliff line above Bowens Creek, then traverse northwards, checking the next several ravines, as long as the time allows. Exit towards spot height 673 m and walk cross-country back to the vehicles. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Wollangambe 89312S View

7 Nov, Mon 8:40AM				Sculptures & Tombstones
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
The Bondi Sculptures by the Sea finishes on the 7th, 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 Cemetery, then heads south (not further than Coogee). steps, cliff edges, crowds, Location: Bondi coastal walk Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 14. View

8 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Amphitheatre & Fairy Bower Falls (#680)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
(Cancelled) We need to cancel this walk as this track is still not suitable from rains earlier this year not to mention the current weather pattern. Dramatic Rock walls and views. Hazards: Muddy and slippery in places. Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon) Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

8 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Long Point to McCallums Flat on Shoalhaven River – Talong (#830)
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We descend 500m down the well walked Long Point walking track to the Shoalhaven River. We then cross McCallums Flat and have lunch next to the river. The return walk retraces our steps. Weather permitting, we plan to boil a billy of tea so bring your mug. Also great opportunity for a swim for before the uphill return that we will be taking very gently and lots of rests. NOTE: For those not wanting to do the full descent to the Shoalhaven River, a cut back version with less than half the descent will be an option. Hazards: Steep uneven track. Location: Morton NP (Talong) Map: Caoura 8928-3N Limit: 20. View

9 Nov, Wed 10:00AM				Balmain East to Pyrmont Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Walk from Balmain East ferry wharf to Pyrmont Bay via White Bay, Anzac Bridge, and Pyrmont to finish at Darling Harbour. Limit: 15. View

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