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10 Feb, Fri 9:00AM			The Alphabet series :”N” North Wing of Art Gallery
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. Walk from Circular Quay to Art Gallery via The Royal Botanical Garden. Explore the New building of the Art Gallery...The North Wing. Coffee and lunch are available at the North Wing. View

11 Feb, Sat 8:29AM			Pisgah Rock – Erskine Creek Gorge – Jack Evans Track
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	170m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
From the lofty heights of Pisgah Rock we will drop down into the incredibly scenic Erskine Creek Gorge which we will follow downstream, past some truly superb swimming holes, stopping of course for a dip. Cascade after cascade will be passed, along with dramatic overhangs and rock shelves. Then it's back up the excellent Jack Evans Track to the escarpment rim. Rock hopping. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N View

12 Feb, Sun 7:00PM	Bowens Creek North Canyon Upper Section
Grade:5/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Co-leader: Geoff Fox. No abseils but plenty of scrambling (use of rope), rock hopping, and short swims. We will do the extended version, starting at Mount Wilson Road and exiting at the entrance to the Bowens Creek North Lower (abseiling) section. Helmets are compulsory. Bring dry bags. Wetsuits recommended. About 8 km. Canyon Grade 3. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 8. View

12 Feb, Sun 8:00AM			Harbour to Hawkesbury No 1: Manly to Davidson Park
Grade:4/6	Length	25km	800m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
The Harbour to Hawkesbury bushwalk is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain. Section 1 is Manly to Davidson Park. Stunning coastal scenery along Manly Scenic Walkway. Pleasant walking along Middle Harbour & around Bantry Bay through Garigal NP Early exit available at the Spit View

12-19 Feb, Sun (09:00AM)-Sun (17:00PM)	Mount Kosciusko
Grade:3/6		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Spend a week in mount Kosciusko, staying in a luxury private lodge. The focus is on orchids, sightseeing and walking. Steep and slippery sections View

13 Feb, Mon 9:00AM			Boat Harbour
Grade:3/6	Length	5km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
The waders might soon be getting ready to head home. Let's see how many are around and how many species we can find. Some soft, sandy walking conditions. Location: Kamay Botany Bay National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

13 Feb, Mon 9:29AM			Bruce’s Walk from Medlow Bath to Wentworth Falls
Grade:4/6	Length	15km	440m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Cancelled) From Medlow Bath station walk 5 km on road. Turn off to Bruce's Walk. Mainly tracks to north of Wentworth Falls. Final 2-3 km on road then partly around Wentworth Falls Lake. This walk was cancelled on 12 December due to inclement weather. Steep, muddy, rough sections. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 10. View

13 Feb, Mon 9:30AM			Cronulla Peninsula
Grade:2/6	Length	8km	120m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
The route from Cronulla Station to the East coast passes some of the colourful murals of Cronulla. The walk then turns south along the Esplanade, with ocean views changing from Cape Baily in the north to Jibbon Head in the south. As the path turns past Bass and Flinders Point the shores from Bundeena to Maianbar and further into Port Hacking come into view. From Hungry Point a combination of roads, parks and beaches leads north along Gunnamatta Bay back to Cronulla Station. Hazards: Laneways & roads, cliff edges, steps, sandy beaches. Map: Cronulla Limit: 14. View

13 Feb, Mon 8:42AM			Springwood Birdwood Gully
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	420m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
From Springwood Station walk various tracks including Madeline Glen, track towards Tom Hunter Park, Lindsay Road and Birdwood Gully tracks. Ups and downs. Could be slippery, rough, steep sections. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

14 Feb, Tue 9:30AM			Clover Hill Rd to Balancing Rock (#540)
Fully inside Shellharbour City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Paul O
(Fully Booked) 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. Hazards: Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Limit: 20. View

14 Feb, Tue 8:00AM			Kayak Woronora River to The Needles (#K200)
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:2/6	Length	13km	1m	Southern Highlands Branch
Pamela W.
(Fully Booked) This year it's a different location. Bring your own kayak or rent. Book kayaks with Pamela by 4th February. From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:00am which is one hour earlier than normal departure time. Hazards: Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Limit: 20. View

15 Feb, Wed 8:45AM			Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra via Cowan Creek
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
This track has been closed for over a year and is scheduled to be open in February. Walking down to Cowan creek from Mt Kuring-gai, then the track to Berowra station. Final climb to the station to end the walk follows the small creek from Berowra. This walk is through bush and forest with views of Cowan creek. Hazards: Track had been closed due to land slip, repairs made, hope to see this section. May still have loose surface. Location: Berowra Map: Berowra Limit: 15. View

15 Feb, Wed 9:30AM			Spit to Manly
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from The Spit Bridge to Manly Wharf via Manly Scenic Walkway Track. Lovely harbour views. Steep sections, many steps, bush tracks with rough & uneven surfaces. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Limit: 15. View

16 Feb, Thu 8:00AM			Kiama To Gerringong Coastal Walk
Grade:3/6	Length	12km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Starting Kiama, about 11 km (with possible option for those preferring shorter walks to join up in the early afternoon from the Gerringong side). Travel along one of the most spectacular coastal cliff top routes in the country. More details to follow closer to the time, including advice on transport arrangements. Limit: 12 from Kiama. Contact leader essential for meeting details.....subject to change. Limit: 12. View

17 Feb, Fri 9:30AM			The Alphabet series : “O”..Oatley to Mortdale
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Oatley Park is not the usual suburban park. It is full of surprises. We'll start from Oatley train station. Walk along Mulga Road to Oatley Park. Have morning tea at The Castle. Walk down to the Jewfish Bay walk skirting Lime Kiln Head all the way to Lime Kiln Bay. Cross the bridge to the wooden boardwalk at the mangrove to The Wetlands. Climb to Oatley Bush Playground to Webster Lookout and walked back to Jewfish bay before walking back to Mortdale station. We might see Orchids and wetlands inhabitants. The locals swear by the coffee shop at the station. We meet at the coffee shop. Come early if you want to join me for a cup of coffee. After walk, there are options for lunch at Mortdale. Steep and slippery sections View

18 Feb, Sat 9:15AM			Cycle Cronulla to Fox Studios return
	Length	62km		Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Cycling via Brighton Le Sands and return to Cronulla. Mostly on cycle lanes and cycle paths. Meeting at 9:15 am for a prompt 9:30 am start. Coffee along the way, lunch at Fox Studios. Returning to Cronulla by approx. 3:30 pm. Meeting at 9:15 am for a prompt 9:30 am start. Must be confident riding on roads. Must book in with leader. When contacting leader please provide Full Name, Mobile Number, Emergency contact details, Name of Club (s) & membership number (where applicable), First Aid Yes/No. Must bring spare tube (s) and repair kit. No Helmet No Go! Limited numbers. View

18 Feb, Sat			Gang Gang Canyon, Tunnels and Falls
Grade:5/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone SCA must be better protected for the future generations. Park at GR 398 038. Descend into Gang Gang Canyon and walk all the way through to Gang Gang Tunnels, visiting the cave at about GR 309 400, as well as the cave at GR 405 043. After exploring the Gang Gang Tunnels, turn south and walk to the falls at GR 407 045, whilst inspecting the caves along the way. Continue south to visit Lots Wife and the adjacent cave. Find a way out to the western side and re-connect with the cars. About 6km. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

18 Feb, Sat 5:12AM			Heathcote circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	15km	200m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Heathcote - Parklands Trail - Karloo Pool - Uloola Falls - Uloola Track - Robertson Knoll - Kangaroo Creek - Engadine Track - Parklands Trail - Heathcote. A nice walk through Royal with possible swimming along the way. Interesting country. Joint walk with Bush Club. Creek crossings. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15. View

18 Feb, Sat 9:30AM			Hyde Park – Circular Quay. Street art and memorial walk
Grade:1/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Circle Hyde Park and pause at the 2015 Yininmadyemi – Thou didst let fall. Morning Tea at Sandringham Gardens, gates unlocked by the Queen 1954. Lunch in the Botanic Garden. Along the way view Australia’s first monument - Governor Bourke unveiled 1842 and Arthur Phillip 1897. Water available and dropout points. Flat walk. This is a combined NPA and Ramblers walk. Meet leader at Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park. No need to register prior to walk. Limit: none. Location: City of Sydney View

18 Feb, Sat 8:01AM			The Dalpura Canyon
Grade:4/6	Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Dalpura Canyon is a short but very spectacular and relatively easy canyon set deep within the Blue Mountains National Park. There is 1 abseil but its possible to scramble around it and no compulsory swimming but you'll probably get wet under normal conditions, up to your chest. I plan to also take a look at some of the nearby pagodas on the walk out. rock scrambling and partial wetness! Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson View

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Leader: Philip Wright.

The Harbour to Hawkesbury bushwalk is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain.

Leader: Philip Wright