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31 Mar, Wed				Fortress Ridge and Lockleys Pylon
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	600m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Postponed) Joint leader Sheila Walker. Park some cars at the end of the walk, drive back along Mt Hay Rd and start at the corner of Mt Hay Road and Fortress Ridge Trail, walk past Fortress Rock Lookout, the Cave and Waterfall to the Fortress Ridge Lookout, turn around, on the way back turn into Fortress Canyon Entry Track, cross Fortress Creek, then along an indistinct track to the Lockleys Pylon Track on to Lockleys Pylon, and then walk back to Mt Hay Road. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, scrambling uphill on indistinct track and possible fallen trees across track. Location: Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View

31 Mar, Wed				Mount York and Lockyers Track Head loop walk
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	360m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Starting from the car park at the junction of Mt York Road and the Nature Walk, walk along the track alongside Mt York Road to Bardens Lockout, Mt York and then along the Nature Walk to Lockyers Track Head, Hartley Vale and continue along the track back to the car park. Mount York was the point where Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth viewed the Hartley Valley and the ‘west’ for the first time during their successful crossing of the Blue Mountains in 1813. Muddy, steep and slippery sections. Location: Mount Victoria Limit: 15. View

31 Mar, Wed 8:50AM				Olympic Park: Concord West to Meadowbank
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	5m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Marilyn C.
Olympic Park: from Concord West via Brickpit, Wentworth Common, Waterbird Refuge and Badu Mangroves to Rhodes then Meadowbank. Start at Concord West Station, walk various pathways in Sydney Olympic Park, then walk back to Meadowbank Station via Rhodes Corso. Enjoy a variety of environments in Olympic Park, including the Brickpit ring walk, home of the Golden Bell Frog, Wentworth Common, the Waterbird Refuge – stilts, ducks, black swans - and Badu Mangroves. Walk out at Rhodes and along the Corso, across Meadowbank Railway Bridge and finish at Meadowbank Station. sydneyolympicpark.com.au COVID bookings required. Email your mobile, emergency contact and membership numbers. Streets and tracks. Slips, trips and falls. Limit: 12. View

1 Apr, Thu				Heathcote to Sutherland
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	500m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Heathcote Station follow paths and tracks to the Pipeline Track. Continue along the Pipeline crossing Heathcote Rd to find a steep track descending to the Woronora River. Follow a faint track along the river and ascend to the upper escarpment. Continue along cliff edge with good views of the river. Descend the Pass of Sabugal, cross the river and continue along the Pipeline. Follow various trails and tracks to Sutherland Station. Relaxed pace. Lots of ups and downs. River crossings, cliff edges, slippery, loose rocky sections. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N and Campbelltown 90291N View

1 Apr, Thu 9:00AM				National Poetry Month
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
We have entered National Poetry Month (see https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/poetry-month/) and what better place to be inspired than the coast of Royal National Park. Bring along a poem and share with others, meander around the coast and record your impressions. Bring a notepad or a camera or a sketchbook. Who cares! This is to be inspired. Return home, produce your own poem, share it.... let's make this an annual day. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

1 Apr, Thu				Potts Point – Elizabeth Bay – Edgecliff
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Walk Victoria Road and view terrace houses, saved by the 1970s green movement, circle back to 1813 Rockwell House, and 1831 Tusculum. Then onto the area that boasts the highest concentration of Art Deco architecture in Australia. Next to Elizabeth Bay and view buildings listed by the NSW State Heritage. Mainly flat walk with an easy climb to Edgecliff Interchange for return to city. COVID-19 safe numbers. View

2 Apr, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walk No 11: Meadowbank to Rhodes
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Leader will be Kevin Cliffe; "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers in the vicinity of where they live. Today we walk from Meadowbank to Rhodes. Different lunch  options available. From Meadowbank station proceed via Meadowbank Park, Parramatta Valley River Walk to Melrose Park and Ermington. We pass Casuarinas and Mangroves and George Kendall Riverside Park, and continue to Silverwater. Crossing Parramatta River, we continue on the River Walk via Wilson Park, Blaxland Riverside Park, Newington Armory and Parklands and Waterbird sanctuary. Passing Olympic Park ferry wharf, we cross the new bridge into Rhodes and finish at the station. Energetic walkers can continue and explore Bicentennial Park and Olympic Park.   Limit: 18. View

2 Apr, Fri 9:45AM				Patonga to Wondabyne
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	700m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Travel by train to Woy Woy, bus to Patonga to start the walk. Steep climb up to the escapement with great views, several tracks including the Tunnet Trail, Mt Wondabyne Fire Trail, passing Mt Wondabyne Campsite and Mt Wondabyne, then Thommos Loop Track, Kariong Brook Falls and down the Rifle Range Fire trail to Wondabyne Station. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

2-5 Apr, Fri (08:30AM)-Mon (15:00PM)				The Gardens of Stone Traverse
Grade:4/6		Length	24km	1,200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Newnes - Mt Dawson - Collett Gap - Woolpack Rock - Hughes defile - Point Cameron - Cape Horn. This will be a 4 day full pack walk far from the maddening crowds of Easter to an area of wild rugged beauty full of complex ridge systems, a multitude of pagodas, superlative views and comfortable campsites with the odd camp cave thrown in. Gaze at the stars at night and warm yourselves around the campfire and enjoy the splendid isolation of this rarely visited area not all that far from Sydney's doorstep. People interested in this walk should be used to offtrack walking. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Wollemi NP and Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

3 Apr, Sat				Blakehurst to Brighton-Le-Sands
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Moderate pace. Blakehurst to Brighton-Le-Sands via Todd Park, Carss Bush Park Reserve, Kogarah Bay, Beverley Park, Ramsgate, Scarborough Park, Bicentennial Park, Brighton-Le-Sands. Break off points. Water views, reserves, street walking (mostly quiet). Mostly flat. Some ups and downs, steps and uneven surfaces. Mostly formed paths and grassy reserves. Limit: 12. View

4 Apr, Sun 8:30AM				Box Vale Track
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Starting at Welby, follow the Box Vale track, an old rail link from a disused coal mine to the Nattai Gorge Lookout. Visit 40 Foot Falls on a side track on return. Limit: 16. View

4 Apr, Sun 8:30AM				Griffins Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	250m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(Cancelled) Cancelled as fire trail closed. A replacement walk will be posted soon. Starting at Jacks Corner, follow Griffins Fire Trail, crossing Yarrunga Creek to Crankeys Creek and lunch at Griffins Farm clearing, return by the same route. Location: Kangaroo Valley Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 16. View

5 Apr, Mon 9:06AM				Red Gum Park
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Explore Red Gum Park, Minnatonka Falls and South Bullaburra. Old track and infrastructure. Metal spikes a trip hazard on old wooden stairs. Creek crossings. Steep loose sections. Some off-track. Location: Bullaburra Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

6 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				4 Views – Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail.
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest.  There are 4 separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 15. View

6 Apr, Tue 10:00AM				The basin at Palm Beach: walk and water activities
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
The Basin near Palm Beach has the warmest water in Sydney for swimming and snorkeling. It's also flat surf. Bring snacks, drinks, sun protection and water gears. After beach activities which include swimming, snorkelling, standup paddle, and kayaking, return to your car or on the ferry. The walking distance will be about 6km with 200m elevation if you walk from West Head Road. There will be very little walk if you arrive by ferry and return by ferry. Alternatively, you can do a self guided walk from the basin to West Head Road and back to the basin(6km 200m elevation).  In your RSVP, please state if you will be going by ferry or driving. Hazards associated with beach activities. Slippery sections. Map: Palm Beach Limit: 8. View

7 Apr, Wed 9:45AM				Asgard Swamp and Victoria Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Travel by car from Mt Victoria Station to the start of the Asgard Swamp Track along Victoria Falls Road. Walk along the track to Asgard Head Lookout, the old mine and coke oven, Thor Head Lookout and return to Victoria Falls Road. Drive on to the end of the road and walk down the track passing Narrow Neck Lookout, Grose Valley Lookout, Victoria Falls Cascade and Victoria Fall. Return along the track to the parked cars. Steep, slippery, and muddy sections. Creek crossings. Location: Mt Victoria Limit: 15. View

7 Apr, Wed				Redledge Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Cancelled) Joint leader Sheila Walker. From Narrow Neck Track head down a natural pass on a late 1800s miner's route. The track leads down to the old Glen Shale Mine from where there is an old overgrown tram line which connects to the Devils Hole Track and the climb to the chock stone at the finish of the Devils Hole. Car shuttle will be required. Please let me know if you are driving. Steep and slippery sections, rock scrambling, some narrow exposed ledges, steep descent and creek crossings. Location: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

8 Apr, Thu 10:00AM				Exploratory walk Topham Track to Camp Z at Refuge Bay
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	200m	Sydney Branch
Bob Rankin
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Exploratory walk. Topham Track then off-track to Waterfall Beach in Refuge Bay. Water taxi to America Bay for return. Slippery, scrambling, off-track walking. Location: West Head Limit: 3. View

8 Apr, Thu				The Southern Shores of Sydney Harbour
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Watsons Bay and South Head. Steps, tracks and some roads. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Sydney Harbour National Park View

9 Apr, Fri 9:27AM				Neighbourhood walk no 12: Bobbin Head via Warrimoo Track and return via Bobbin Head Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	240m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Leader: Heather Lakiss. Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head Loop Track. The walk leads along Warrimoo Track, which winds through thick mangroves. Keep an eye out for the Aboriginal middens as you walk – these unique heritage sites are testament to the bountiful food supplies enjoyed by the Aboriginal people of this region. Walk to Empire Marina Bobbin Head and historic Halvorsen’s boatshed before arriving at Bobbin Head. Return via Bobbin Head trail past open forests of smooth-barked apple gum and red bloodwoods. Limit: 14. View

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