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26 Mar, Fri 9:31AM				Neighbourhood Walk No 9: Cooks River
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	70m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we explore the Cook Rivers. Meet at Canterbury station and walk via the Cooks River path to Tempe and back to Hurlstone Park. See how the hard work of local community organisations and local councils is bringing this once heavily polluted waterway back to life. Walk is all on paved paths. Option to bring lunch or buy it from Lynne’s favourite cafe/bakery in Hurlstone Park after the walk. Leader will be Lynne Hewitt. Map: Cooks river Limit: 12. View

27 Mar, Sat 8:30AM				McLeans Pass – Mt Jamison – Dead Tree Camp
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A walk for those who love pagodas, rock scrambling and superlative views of the Capertee Valley and Pantoneys Crown. This walk was originally on the program back in October but bad weather had me postponing it until now. Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

27 Mar, Sat 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walk no 10: :Reid Oval Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
Hidden gem: Reid Oval Circuit via Ferndale, Stringybark Creek and Fairyland. This beautiful walk loops around a section of the Lane Cove River. Starting at Fullers Bridge, the walk follows the Great North walk through the historic site of Fairylands to Epping road before crossing the Lane Cove river and heading up the other bank of the river, passing through a variety of environments including a Golf Course. The walk then returns to Fullers Bridge. It's best to have coffee at Chatswood. The cafe at the park delivers a slow service. If you wish to have coffee at the park, take the half hour earlier bus. Steep and rugged sections Map: Lane Cove River Limit: 12. View

28 Mar, Sun				Helensburgh Long Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	450m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Commence with a short steep climb from the station followed with a long gradual descent on a variety of un-named tracks paralleling the Burgh Track. Cross the Hacking River and ascend on the Burgh Track to Garawarra Farm. Follow the cliff track and descend the Lilyvale Track. Locate and follow the Karingal and Red Cedar Tracks to again cross the Hacking River. Ascend a steep, short off-track section and follow a variety of tracks back to the station. Relaxed pace. River crossings, slippery conditions, cliff edges. Location: Garrawarra State Conservation Area and Royal NP Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S View

28 Mar, Sun 9:30AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 20 Otford to Garie Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-Leader Kevin Cliffe. Part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Today we walk from Otford to Garie Beach. Always wanted to do the Coast Track but 28 km and 900 m elevation in one day is not your cup of tea? This is your chance to do it in 3 sections with public transport option. Otford to Garie Beach. Catch the train to Otford station, walk to Garie Beach  Catch the shuttle to Sutherland at end of walk. Ask leader for payment details for group booking. swimming opportunities   Bundeena to Shoalhavens Steep and slippery sections. Location: Otford Map: Royal NP Limit: 12. View

29 Mar, Mon				Rhodes to Concord West via Olympic Park
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
Ian B.
We are walking around the beautiful foreshores of Homebush Bay to Olympic Park where we will visit Shipwreck Lookout, climb Big Marker and do the Brickpit Circuit, amongst other things, before returning to Concord West Station. This walk will mainly be on paved surfaces. Some road crossings. Location: Sydney Olympic Park Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 15. View

29 Mar, Mon 8:42AM				Springwood to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Updated Details) Original walk changed due to flood damage. Birdwood Gully, Springwood cemetery, Deanie Reserve.  Some road walking as well as bush tracks.  Maintain Covid distancing. Rough, steep parts, hills up and down. Slippery after rain. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

30 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				River walks – Berrima
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Follow along the river track circuit.  Return to cars and proceed to Quarry Walk and Berrima Weir.   Some off track. Track may be muddy following recent rains Location: Berrima Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 18. View

31 Mar, Wed				Beyond Nirvana Caves
Grade:5/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at GR 727 932 on Mountain Lagoon Road. Walk north along Nirvana Ridge on an old fire trail, then off-track to Nirvana Caves. Next, traverse underneath the cliff line to the south-west, then south, looking for more caves. The exit point back to Nirvana Ridge will depend on available time. Once on top, follow the ridge back to the car. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

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

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