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6 Jul, Sat 8:27AM			Mailmans Walking Track – Mt Olive – Emerald Pool – Hominy Creek Trail – Mt Olive Trail
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) With luck, there will be some winter flowers out as we walk down to the spectacular Emerald Pool and enjoy several lookouts along the way on this wonderful circuit, not all that far from the maddening crowd! Location: Popran NP Limit: 20. View

7 Jul, Sun 7:42AM	Gospers Creek-Part 2
Grade:5/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park one car at GR 852 972 and another one at GR 829 965 on Mountain Lagoon Trail. From the first car, descend into Gospers Creek and explore it as far as time and interest will take us. Exit near the second car and drive back. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

7 Jul, Sun 9:00AM			The Grotto and The Hidden Nooks and Crannies – Shoalhaven River
Grade:3/6	Length	9km		Milton Branch
32009
Medium with off-track walking and scrambling over boulders. The walk goes along the Shoalhaven River, with rainforest, cliffs and lookouts. We will veer off the track to explore the caves, overhangs and cracks. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a sense of adventure and be prepared for a bit of scrambling. Limit: 12. View

8 Jul, Mon 9:45AM			Malabar Headland Circuit & Whale Watching
Grade:2/6	Length	8km	90m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will be circumnavigating this national park with its contrasting vegetation. We will get excellent views over the sea, where we will hopefully spot some whales, as this is peak whale watching season. On the Malabar side, we will be passing by the bay that featured in the 2022 ABC TV drama "Significant Others". You can preview the walk at https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/australia/new-south-wales/malabar-headlands-track?mobileMap=false&initFlyover=true&flyoverReturnToTrail. Booking essential, giving your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I already have them. Track is fairly exposed so there is not much protection from the wind. There are steps and rough rocks to traverse and can be unpleasant odours from the WWTP. Location: Malabar Headland NP Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 20. View

8 Jul, Mon 8:50AM			Sassafras Fire Trail – Linden to Springwood
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked) Meet at Linden Station. Walk to Lady Martins Bath. Then track to Sassafras Ridge Trail. Find kangaroo carved in rock. Steep down to Glenbrook Creek. Cross creek and up Sassafras Track. Finish at Springwood Station. Steep, slippery, uneven. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

8 Jul, Mon 9:00AM			Wattamolla to Little Marley
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Another ramble along the coast with whatever we might see along the way Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

9 Jul, Tue 9:30AM			Bargo River Bridge to Picton Weir (#930)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wollondilly Shire Council Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Barbara B.
(Updated Details) A shady fire trail riverside walk along a beautiful gorge which is part of the Bargo River. Lunch will be at historic Picton Weir. (Not that it is located near Picton) The fire trail has significantly eroded due to heavy rains and now has uneven surface. Location: Bargo SRC Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 20. View

9 Jul, Tue 9:30AM			Lake Alexandra to Boxvale via 40’ Falls. (#050)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Barbara B.
(Cancelled) Cancelled due to wet conditions of track. The track follows the Nattai River from the lake to Nattai Creek where the track to the falls leaves the main track and follows the Nattai Creek track to the falls. From the Falls a steep climb leads to the Boxvale track. (Requires car shuffle.) Rough track, slippery rocks, creek crossing and steep steps. Location: Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong) Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

10 Jul, Wed 9:30AM			Fullers Bridge to Fullers Bridge Loop
Grade:2/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk from Fullers Bridge along the Lane Cove River to Mowbray Park and then return via Great North Walk and former Fairyland Pleasure Gardens. Opportunity to extend walk if desired. Bookings only from one week before the walk please. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

10 Jul, Wed 11:30AM	Walkers get together
		Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

11 Jul, Thu 9:00AM			Kurnell to Cape Baily
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
More coastal walking but also some delightful variation in vegetation. This walk returns the same way, so we double our chances for whales!!!!! Some rocks, cliff edges and loose sand Location: Kamay Botany Bay National Park Limit: 12. View

12 Jul, Fri 9:30AM			Family Walk: Granite Falls and George Boyd Rainforest
	Length	3km		Milton Branch
32009
Grade: Suitable for primary school children. From the Granite Falls carpark we will walk to the lookout over the falls, and then back to the car. We will then drive to the picnic area under the George Boyd Lookout. The walking track leads us beneath towering cliffs of sandstone and winds its way through the rainforest. Looking carefully, you might see anything from wallabies and echidnas to lyrebirds and catbirds in this part of Morton National Park. At the end of the track, we shall scale a short ladder to enjoy unrestricted views of the beautiful Shoalhaven coastline. Back at the picnic area we stop to have lunch before returning back to Milton. Limit: Parents/guardians with primary school children. Location: Morton NP View

12 Jul, Fri 9:40AM			Suburbs: In the steppes of Central Rose Bay
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	190m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Updated Details) Leader: Kevin Cliffe Features: Scots College, Cranbrook school, City and harbour views, heritage mansions, gardens. Explore the hills via several sets of steps, beach, Point Piper, Rose Bay, Community garden. Finish at the Harbour front. Limit: 15. View

13 Jul, Sat 9:00AM			Goochs Crater via Dargan Arch
Grade:4/6	Length	11km	550m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting from Sandham road between Bell and Dargan, follow the track to Dargan Arch. Descend into gully beside the arch. The track fades as we go past the arch and cross the creek. Make way through bush and up other side of creek to spurs heading east until reaching ridge top and finding track to Goochs Crater. Follow track along ridge then down across Wollangambe River then up to next ridge and on to Goochs Crater. Return via same route. Depending on time may explore entrance to Billabong Canyon near Goochs Crater. River crossing, steep path, exposed sections Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Wollangambe 89312S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 20. View

13 Jul, Sat 10:00AM	Hidden Gem and Coal Waste in Royal NP
Grade:4/6		Southern Sydney Branch
14608
Hosted by Sutherland Shire Environment Centre. Walks will be in the RNP near the headwaters of the Hacking River which drains off the Illawarra escarpment. The infamous Peabody Metropolitan Colliery is located further up Camp Gully Creek. The mine has illegally discharged coal waste material into these waterways on numerous occasions in recent years. If you’re curious about the ongoing impacts on the ecosystem downstream, this is a good opportunity to see the evidence for yourself. Registration essential. Creek crossings. Wet feet. Location: Royal NP View

13 Jul, Sat 8:00AM			Starlights Trail – Emmett Flat – Nattai River – Slott Way Track
Grade:4/6	Length	14km	600m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The Nattai River is a place not often visited but it's certainly worth the effort of getting there as it's a peaceful and spectacular place to spend a few hours searching out the odd platypus or wombat! On this walk we will descend to the river and follow it along to the Slott Way Track so making this an interesting circuit. By this time of year, the wattle should be starting to bloom, so this could be a colourful walk, too! Steep ascents and descents. Location: Nattai NP Map: Nattai 89291S Limit: 20. View

14 Jul, Sun 8:00AM			South Durras to Richmond Beach: Murramarang NP
Grade:3/6	Length	12km		Milton Branch
Megan H.
Explore a southern section of the new Murramarang South Coast Walk. We will start at South Durras, walk along the coast towards Richmond Beach, back the same route. Stunning coastline, views and we will hopefully see some wildlife. Expect rocky platforms, formed steps and some beach walking. Depart at 8 am Ulladulla Civic Centre to carpool OR 9 am South Durras boat ramp carpark. Travel: 100km return. Contact leader essential for time and details... subject to change. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Durras 89261S Limit: 10. View

14 Jul, Sun 9:30AM			The Great West to East walk: Part 3: Artarmon to Manly
Grade:4/6	Length	22km	450m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT Walk 50 km in June to raise money for Cancel Council (https://www.facebook.com/groups/50kmwalkforcancer/). Sign up to get your free T-shirt. We do this 50 km in 3 Sundays: 2nd, 16th, 30th June. Part 1: From Parramatta to Gladesville : Part 2: From Gladesville to Artarmon Part 3: From Artarmon to Manly: . Artarmon Reserve, Bicentennial Reserve, Flat Rock Gully, Tunks Park, Willoughby Bay, Quakers Hat Park, Beauty Point, Pearl Bay, Spit West Reserve, Spit East Reserve, Ellerys Punt Reserve, Fisher Bay, Spit to Manly Walk, Clontarf Beach, Castle Rock Beach, Reef Beach, Reef Bay, North Harbour Reserve, Fairlight Beach, West Esplanade Park. Manly. Slippery sections Limit: 15. View

14 Jul, Sun 9:00AM			Walk, Indigenous and historic activity in Georges River NP
Grade:3/6	Length	3km	-50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Greg
Starting with a walk, commencing at 9:00, from the corner of Sylvan Ridge Drive and Moon Point Road, Illawong to the Albert Delardes Reserve, a distance of about 3km downhill, through the Georges River National Park, mostly on a fire trail with some loose surfaces and rough sections. At the reserve activities will commence at 10:00 with Graham Avery, the Sutherland Council Aboriginal Development Officer, performing a smoking ceremony. Graham will then discuss Indigenous food sources and we visit a large midden in the reserve robbed by Europeans in the 19^th century. Archaeologists Greg Jackson and Pam Forbes will lead us to several local sites of European importance including the first crossing of lower Georges River in 1843. Lloyd Hedges will then explain the quite unusual local flora. Morning tea will be kindly provided by Menai Wildflower Group. People who do not wish to do the optional walk can meet Graham in Delardes Reserve, Griffin Parade, Illawong at 10:00. The entry to Delardes Reserve is near the western end of Griffin Parade. The event should finish at about 12:00 and walkers will be driven back to their cars. Trip, falls. Location: Georges River NP Limit: 20. View

15 Jul, Mon 9:00AM			Burgess Falls and Woodford Dam
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Visit Horseshoe, Oaklands and Burgess Falls. Then walk to Woodford Dam and return to Hazelbrook Station. Mostly fire trail and roads. Some rough and some steep track. Slippery wet rocks. Creek crossings. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

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