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17 Jan, Wed 9:20AM				Explore Ngula Bulgarabang Park (Radiata Plateau)
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	600m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Carpool and drive from Katoomba Station to the locked gate close to Explorers Tree. Meander around tracks to a number of lookouts and passing Mt Elphinstone. Interesting undulating terrain with Rediata Pine trees. Cars required. Please indicate whether you will be driving. This walk is a variation of the walk on 20 Dec 2023 when we shortened the walk and didn't walk on tracks which are very muddy and slippery on account of the heavy rain. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Location: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

17 Jan, Wed 9:20AM				Taronga Zoo to The Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk from Taronga Zoo to the Spit via Bradleys Head, Chowder Bay and Balmoral. Beautiful harbour views and bush tracks. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

19 Jan, Fri 1:50PM				Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night series: Birdwood Gully
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) Leaders: Allan Porter and Philip Wright. Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night. It is a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Very easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and amazing atmosphere. Glow worms. We walk twice, once in the afternoon and once after dark. We have a break to have celebration dinner for Sophie’s birthday before we walk in the dark to see the Glow worms. Thai/ Hotel/IGA/Sports Club/Cafe/ Petrol Station available at Springwood.  You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright Headlamp, preferably with red light,  with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Many steps, metal bits on ground, small creek crossings, muddy in parts. Limit: 8. View

20 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Dargans Creek Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Dargans Creek canyon is an excellent relatively easyish canyon for those who have done a few canyons before such as Birrabang as it doesnt have any abseils involved. It does have a few short swims and there is a climb out up a tree with spikes. Of course I'll bring a tape and I'd like people attending to wear a helmet and bring a wetsuit too. I have spare helmets for those needing one.Due to the few short swims,you should bring a PDF if you are not a confident swimmer. scrambling on slippery rocks and a few short swims. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 15. View

21 Jan, Sun				Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park on a fire trail off Sunnyside Ridge Road and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave and Pinch Point Circle along the way. Climb Split Rock, then move south east and out towards Carne Creek. Climb out on a tributary and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. About 8k. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

22 Jan, Mon 8:46AM				Faulconbridge fire trail and swim
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	610m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet at Faulconbridge Station car park. Car share to the start of Faulconbridge Fire trail. Walk 6 km of undulating fire trail, then track down to Grose River 1.5 km.  Note one rope (which can be circumnavigated) and one ladder at 45 degrees. A lovely large water hole at the Grose River. Plenty of time for a swim and a rest. Return up track 1.5 km. Take fire trail back to cars 6 km. Return to either Faulconbridge or other stations dependent on your driver. Total number of walkers is dependent on the number of drivers. When booking please state if a passenger or a driver (with number of car seats available e.g. 1+3 means driver and three passengers). Bring your swimmers. Steep slippery tracks. Deep water. Long ladder. Rope down rock (but is possible to circumnavigate this). Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

22 Jan, Mon 9:30AM				Greenwich Point to McMahons Point
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	160m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk starts and finishes with a ferry ride. It follows a popular route through the bushy peninsulas on the northern side of  Sydney Harbour: from Greenwich Point via Manns Point, Berry Island, Balls Head, Blues Point, finishing at McMahons Point. Along the way there are beautiful views of the harbour, and wonderful stretches of coastal bush. Some street walking  is necessary to connect it all. Hazards: steps, slippery if wet; streets, hot in summer. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 14. View

24 Jan, Wed 8:51AM				Burra Korain Ridge
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Exploratory. Out and back along Burra Korain Ridge. Driver required. Drive from Katoomba Station to gate on Ridgewell Rd, Blackheath. We walk 1.5km along Burramoko Trail to the National Park entrance. Here we turn off onto Burra Korain Ridge. If all goes well, we could get views over the Grose Valley. Overgrown, vague track. Expect some off-track and rock scrambling. Not shaded, so bring extra water. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Katoomba 89301S Limit: 8. View

24 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Conjola National Park
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Maureen C.
Escape the crowds and walk to waterholes and other parts of the park ending at Cudmirrah then Swan Lake for a swim and lunch. Expect some off-track walking. Location: Conjola NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

24 Jan, Wed 9:07AM				Umina to Pearl Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
From Umina walk along beach and coast of Brisbane Water to Pearl Beach. Possible visit to Arboretum, and also swim. Beautiful water views and bush tracks. Some street walking. Location: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 15. View

25 Jan, Thu 5:40AM				Hat Hill Canyon
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
No abseils but plenty of rock hopping and scrambling. A few short swims, so you need to be a competent swimmer. Meet at Hat Hill car park on Hat Hill Road and drive some cars to Godson Ave. Follow the track down to Hat Hill Creek. Put on wetsuits. Continue downstream to where Hat Hill Creek plunges into the Grose. Retrace upstream to the exit point. Change into dry clothes for the walk out. If we have time, we will visit the Aboriginal engravings and grinding grooves near the car park. Drive to the start of the walk to collect vehicles. Helmets are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Wetsuit or thermals depending on how you handle cold water. We will be in and out of the creek most of the day. About 8 km. Canyon Grade 2. Bushwalk Grade 5. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 8. View

25 Jan, Thu				Hawthorne Canal and Callan Park
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
(Cancelled) 35 ° predicted. Along the Hawthorne Canal at Leichhardt to the Parramatta River then east along the waterfront into Callan Park, a 60-hectare heritage listed site, see map. Within its grounds are many heritage buildings and quiet, undulating green open spaces. Depending on the weather, it can be extended along the Balmain waterfront. Location: Inner West Council Limit: 10. View

26 Jan, Fri 8:00AM				River Caves Canyon and Dargan Arch
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
Richard Y.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) River Caves Canyon is almost certainly one of the very easiest canyons to do because you barely get wet feet and you have zero abseils or swims. However it is incredibly beautiful and you'll be blown away by its superb sulptured lines! The second part of today's trip is to visit the amazing Dargans Arch which is easy to get to and a place many haven't been to! Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

26 Jan, Fri 10:30AM				Taronga Zoo Wharf to Bradleys Head Australia Day
Grade:1/6		Length	2km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
(Cancelled) Easy pace, harbour side track. We will watch the Australia Day harbour festivities along the way and at Bradleys Head. Walk ends at Bradleys Head. Join other walkers at lunch. MEET leader 10.30 at Zoo Wharf. Register on day.   Cancelled 35 predicted Location: Sydney foreshore View

26 Jan, Fri 8:00AM				Wollangambe 2 canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
8612
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Wollangambe 2 is a canyoners delight but without abseils. You'll need a good lilo/surfmat or airbed and a wetsuit and a flotation device is also a good idea. Expect plenty of beautiful canyon sections where you'll paddle and several walk through sections over rocks. People coming should be good at rock scrambling and not afraid of water! Adrian Barden will be the 2nd leader assisting graham groves Rock scrambling between the pools. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View

27 Jan, Sat 10:08AM				Suburb series: Casula to Liverpool
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Date Changed) Leader: Philip Wright. EXHIBITIONS: WE’RE ALL SOMEBODY’S CHILD Video Installation:  KATY B PLUMMER: MARGARET AND THE GREY MARE at Casula powerhouse arts centre. We'll do a 5 km walk from Casula to Liverpool after visiting the Arts Centre.  Morning tea available at the Powerhouse Arts Centre. Lunch available at Liverpool Limit: 10. View

27 Jan, Sat 9:06AM				Tootie Creek Loop
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Start from Hanlons Road North and walk down the Back Creek, all the way to Tootie Creek at GR 708 928. There are caves and waterfalls to keep us occupied. Walk upstream along Tootie Creek till Front Creek at GR 698 927. Climb through a cliff line using a slot, then follow the creek back to Hanlons Road North. There are several points of interest along the way. A short day (about 4-5 hours). Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

28 Jan, Sun 8:00AM				Murramarang Resort to Richmond Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk from Mill Beach around Wasp Head, past Wasp Island, along beautiful Emily Millers Beach to Myrtle Beach and onto Richmond Beach on the new Great South Walk track. Return via forest tracks. NPWS park entry fees apply. Map: Durras 89261S View

29 Jan, Mon 8:42AM				Grose Head Winmalee
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	390m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Any new walkers please state your experience. Meet Springwood Station car park. Car share to White Cross Road Winmalee. Walk the lovely Blue Gum Forest. Bees Nest Hill, Grose Head lookout. Springwood Ridge fire trail. Track down to near the Grotto. Return to cars. Numbers depend on cars. Please state whether a driver and number of seats available e.g. 1+3 OR passenger. Steep, slippery parts. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

29 Jan, Mon 9:35AM				Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	168m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Enjoy this cooler walk with its spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. We will walk from Watsons Bay to Camp Cove to view the landing place of Captain Phillip on 21 January 1788, then, if time, to South Head before setting off to Nielson Park. Please note that the beach and kiosk there are closed due to the construction work. We then take the stunning Hermitage Foreshore track to Rose Bay, where you can catch a bus or ferry home. Booking is essential, giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers, please. Some street and beach walking and a number of stairs in places. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

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