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26 Oct, Wed 8:30AM				Wanganderry Stockyards to Bonnum Pic
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	18km	420m	Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
From Wanganderry Stock yards we follow the Bonnum Pic track. Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment. From the escarpment we follow the track to Bonnum Pic. Wildflowers are prolific and the views are spectacular. HAZARDS: Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges. All but the lst 500 metres is a grade 4 walk. We will be stopping just short of the Pic which is extremely steep with deep drop-offs and should only be attempted by persons with good climbing skills. Location: High Range-NattaNP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 12. View

27 Oct, Thu 9:22AM				Castle Head
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	530m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk out along Narrowneck Trail to Castle Head. Great view to Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary. Maybe not cars but bicycles may be encountered on Narrowneck Trail. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba and Jamison Limit: 20. View

27 Oct, Thu 9:30AM				Ferry Series: Meadowbank Wharf to Huntleys Point Wharf
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Walk along the north shore of the Parramatta River from Meadowbank to Huntleys Point. Along the way we will visit Kissing Point, Putney Park, Banjo Patterson Park and Bedlam Bay, learning some Sydney history as we go. Mud, steps, slip hazards. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 12. View

28 Oct, Fri 10:29AM				Colour Walk Series : Campbells Rhododendron Garden in Blackheath
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
No RSVP required.  To avoid the crowd in Rhododendron Festival on the first Saturday of November, we will visit Blackheath for it's wonderful display of Rhododendrons and Azaleas.  I have also noticed in the previous years, rhododendrons bloom much earlier than the official Rhododendron Festival date. Start with a coffee in one of Blackheath's fabulous cafes.  Visit Campbell Rhododendron Gardens.  Have lunch in one of the many places in blackheath or bring your own.     Location: Blackheath, Blue Mountains Map: Blue Mountains View

28 Oct, Fri 5:48AM				Long Ridge East including Long Ridge Point
Grade:6/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Private property access has been arranged. Park at GR 790 997 on Long Ridge Trail and descend into a gully to the east. Leave the gully at around GR 797 998 and traverse counter clockwise to a spectacular Long Ridge Point. Next, climb out to the tip of Long Ridge East and then walk back to the vehicles. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

29 Oct, Sat 7:34AM				Lyrebird Defile, Double Decker Slot and Labyrinth Gorge
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park near Airly Mountain and walk up to the plateau. Walk down Genowlan Mountain Trail to about GR 255 329 and find a way up a north-south running defile. Check the pagodas around GR 255 332 and to the south of there. From here, check the ravine and slots to the north west, then walk out on the spur to the south at GR 2525 3300. Now, use the next defile to the west to descend and eventually return to the cars. About 8 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

29 Oct, Sat				Wentworth Point to Meadowbank via Mortlake Ferry
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Moderate pace. Wentworth Point to Meadowbank Wharf via Olympic Park ferry wharf and pedestrian bridge to Rhodes, then Bicentennial Park, Concord West, Dame Eadith Walker Estate, Mortlake, Putney Point, Kissing Point. River views. Mostly on well formed paths through reserves and quiet streets. Steps, ups and downs, some unformed and unsealed tracks which could be muddy and slippery following rain. Walking poles may assist. Shared pathways. Exit points available at Concord West, Mortlake and Kissing Point Ferry Wharf. Limit: 14. View

30 Oct, Sun 7:30AM				20km plus walk series No 1: Coast Track in one day
Grade:4/6		Length	28km	900m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
The Coast Track is an incredible coastal walk/trek within an hour drive south of Sydney running from Otford to Bundeena in one of the most popular and spectacular of the NSW National Parks, the Royal National Park.  This is a long day. When RSVP, please include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking experience to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Steep and slippery sections Best Walk: Otford to Bundeena View

30 Oct, Sun 9:00AM				Lions Head and Lions Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
8612
An out and back walk from Kings Tableland Rd to Lions Head before descending to the floor of Kedumba Valley via Lions Pass. We will visit the refurbished Kedumba Farm slab hut before inspecting the ruins and lunching at Kedumba Campground in the lee of Mt. Solitary. We then retrace our steps back to the cars. There is a change in altitude of 500m on this walk but you only really notice the 150m descent and ascent of Lions Pass. Should be still plenty of flowers around and of course the views are to die for. Joint walk with Upper Blue Mtns Bush Club. Walk may be cancelled at short notice if weather is unfavourable. Cars are needed to get to the start of the walk. Contact leader if you need transport. Walkers should be adept with gully scrambling which will be required in the Pass. Gaiters recommended. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Jamison 89302N Limit: 12. View

31 Oct, Mon 10:00AM				Birds of the CBD + Cockatoo Island
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	60m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
While this walk is not “Strictly for the Birds”, they do play a major part in it. Between Town Hall and Circular Quay the walk passes some beautiful sculptures of birds (Terrance Plowright's "Dancing Brolgas", Michael Thomas's Hill's "Forgotten Songs", Tracey Emin's " The Distance of your Heart” and Stephen Walker's “Tank Stream” fountains). After a ferry ride the walk then continues on Cockatoo Island where the seagulls are raising their chicks. Live pigeons, ibis and seagulls included! Hazards: city traffic, steps, seagulls. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14. View

31 Oct, Mon 8:14AM				Emu Plains to Glenbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	475m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Emu Plains Station, Yandhai Nepean Crossing, Tench Reserve, M4 bridge, Lapstone Station, Old Zig Zag railway, Knapsack Bridge, steep up to Elizabeth's L/O, Lennox Bridge, Mt Sion Park, Glenbrook Station. Good lookouts on clear days. Roads, parkland, bush tracks. Rough, steep, some pavement walking and crossing roads. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

1 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Melbourne Cup – Fitzroy Falls East and West Rim tracks (xMelb#191)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) Fitzroy Falls West Rim and East Rim Tracks provide spectacular views of the main falls, Twin Falls, the Grotto and the valley between the two tracks.  The vegetation is very different on each of the tracks. Extension to Plane crash site off track. Return to the car park for Melbourne Cup Festivities. Hazards: Slippery rocks. Some off track for optional extension. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 1S Limit: 20. View

2 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Gordon to Fullers Bridge
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk from Gordon Station to Fullers Bridge via Blackbutt Creek Track, Pipeline Track to Great North Walk, Fiddens Wharf and Lane Cove NP. Bus return from Fullers Br to Chatswood. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 15. View

3 Nov, Thu 9:00AM				Castle Hill to Parramatta
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(Updated Details) The walk starts at junction of Old Northern Road and Excelsior Avenue , Castle Hill. The route is then through Bigigal reserve and follows Darling Mills Creek to Lake Parramatta, Parramatta Park to Parramatta CBD. Walkers can chose to leave the group at North Rocks Road before entering Lake Parramatta Reserve or at Windsor Road soon after leaving Lake Parramatta. Historic buildings and the Light Rail constuction will be seen before continuing to Parramatta.   There is much history here, including Old Governmen House and the site of first wheat field in Australia. Walkers may choose to visit the Catholic Church - rebuilt after a fire and the adjoining new build. The track down Excelsior Creek,Darling Mills Creek and around Lake Parramatta is quite rough in places with trip hazzards. There are two creek crossings( there is an alternate short bypass to avoid these crossings}. There are a number of busy roads to cross. This walk is not possible after rain and if necessary will be rescheduled. Location: Castle and Baulkham Hills Limit: 24. View

5-12 Nov, Sat-Sat				November bushwalking on Lord Howe Island
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Branch
Sally
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Be as active or as relaxed as you like on this little island of paradise, listed by Lonely Planet as a Top 5 travel destination. This trip includes flights, accommodation, meals, lectures and a variety of guided walks. We will stay at a centrally located lodge, go out bushwalking and birdwatching during the day, and enjoy lectures and delicious restaurant meals in the evening. You can also challenge yourself climbing up the unique cloud forest of Mt Gower, snorkelling with Galapagos nurse sharks and green turtles, doing outdoor yoga with the best view, taking your best ever bird photos...  Club insurance does not apply to this commercial trip. To get more information please email me at sally.australia@yahoo.com Limit: 18. View

5 Nov, Sat				Wolgan View Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Glowworm Tunnel Road – Wolgan View Canyon – Carne Creek Lookout. Return via gullies and pagodas. Explore this maze of gullies, pagodas and a visit to a usually dry canyon. A very interesting area. Track, off-track with mild scrub, easy scrambles. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

6 Nov, Sun 10:05AM				20km plus walk series: Gerringong to Minnamurra
Grade:4/6		Length	23km	340m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Coastal drama awaits on this wild and wonderful 23km trail, stretching from the Minnamurra River in the north to Werri Beach, in the town of Gerringong, in the south. Along the way lie ancient rock formations, record-breaking blowholes, windswept headlands and postcard-perfect beaches, not to mention plenty of places to refuel. keep watch for humpback whales; 25,000 of them steam along the east coast of Australia on their annual migration. Top attractions: Kiama Blowhole, Cathedral Rocks, Bombo Headland, Minnamurra River, Werri Beach. Steep and slippery sections Location: South Coast Limit: 12. View

6 Nov, Sun 8:00AM				Fortress ridge trail – Lockleys track
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	550m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Postponed) Fortress Ridge Trail - Dr Darks Cave - Fortress Hill - Fortress Creek waterfall - Lockleys Pylon - DuFaurs head (optional sidetrip) - Lockleys Track. This trip combines some of the most spectacular locations in the Blue Mountains into a circuit, with plenty of time to experience the beauty of Darkes Cave, Fortress Falls and the iconic Lockleys Pylon, to name a few. This walk involves some bush bashing and rock scrambling but is 90% on tracks. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

6 Nov, Sun				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 30
					Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Cancelled) See updated version on 12/8/23. View

7 Nov, Mon 9:01AM				Celebrating Wolli Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
The recent announcement that the ALP will complete the gaps in the Wolli Creek Regional Park needs to be celebrated through a visit along this important urban/bushland corridor. Location: Wolli Creek Regional Park Map: Twin Valley Limit: 12. View

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