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8 Feb, Mon				Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	187m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Enjoy this cooler walk with its spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. We will walk from Watsons Bay to Rose Bay via South Head and Nielsen Park, where there will be time for a quick swim in the netted harbour pool. Then we take the Hermitage Foreshore Track to Rose Bay. It includes some street walking. Quite a few stairs in places. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 15. View

9 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Balancing Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Clover Hill Rd is a management track leading to a rough track down to the Macquarie Rivulet.  After crossing the rivulet there is an indistinct track which leads to Balancing Rock and a lovely waterfall.  Return is by the same route. Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie Pass National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 15. View

9 Feb, Tue 8:30AM				Kayak from Bendeela
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	1m	Southern Highlands Branch
Pamela W.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:30am which is one hour earlier than normal departure time. We drive to Safari Kayaking located in Kangaroo Valley arriving around 9’ish where we select our kayaks/canoes and life jackets. Kangaroo Safari transport our boats to Bendeela and the car pool follows on. Once set up and in the water, we head upstream for about 3km to a lunch spot and then make our way back to Bendeela where our boats are returned to Safari Kayaking and we drive back to Bowral. The cost per person for boat hire is $45 (TBC) cash payable on the day. Please have the right amount of cash as we need to make a single payment. Cossies, hat, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water will be the go. Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Location: Bendeela- Kangaroo Valley Map: Bundanoon 89281S and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15. View

9 Feb, Tue 8:00AM				Leacock Regional Park
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This patch of Cumberland Plain Woodland has faced some major issues in managing weeds over the years but is an important remnant and much work has been done. Come and see how it is going. We might even end up looking at the Casula Powerhouse Museum after the walk! Limit: 12. View

10 Feb, Wed 9:30AM				Wollstonecraft to Milsons Point
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Milsons Point via  Coal Loader, Waverton and Balls Head Reserve. Limit: 15. View

11 Feb, Thu 10:00AM				La Perouse – Henry Head – Conwong Beach – La Perouse
		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Leaders on the day in Kamay Botany Bay National Park, near Maroubra, are Charles and Flavia Abela. Easy paced bush walk with sea views, some sand walking. Lunch can be purchased or carried. Possibility to visit “La Perouse museum” after lunch. Hazards tree roots, uneven surfaces, poles recommended; may include viruses. Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP Limit: 10. View

12 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6. View

12 Feb, Fri 10:02AM				Neighbourhood walk No 5: Wyrrabalong NP and Norah Head
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Neighbourhood walk: walk 1) Wyrrabalong National Park. A beaut summer walk through the majestic Red gum forest, rain forest and the wetland trail. Fantastic water views. Shady tracks. Walk 2) Norah Head: cafe, walk and swim   Leader is Elena Mazur. Slippery and steep sections Location: Central Coast Map: Wyrrabalong National Park Limit: 20. View

12 Feb, Fri				Wollangambe 5
Grade:6/6		Length	6km	350m	Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Co-leader: Damon de Costa. Park one car at the Mount Irvine Cemetery, GR 630 919 and drive another one to Boronia Point Trail, GR 588 908. Descend to the Wollangambe at GR 598 925, and walk/swim/float/scramble down the river to around GR 629 924. Climb out to the first car. Participants must be competent swimmers and be able to handle scrambling and exposure. Helmets and wet suits are essential. Lilo is recommended. About 6 km. Partly exploratory. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S View

13 Feb, Sat				Circular Quay – Dawes Point – Barangaroo – Pyrmont
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Flat walk around the southern foreshore, bays, points and parks to Pirrama Park Pyrmont. Drop out points and water available. Numbers limited COVID-19 safe. This is a joint NPA and WEA Ramblers walk. View

13 Feb, Sat 8:30AM				Hat Hill Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	230m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Hat Hill canyon is a shortish but spectacular canyon with some beautiful sections and its not too hard either,with only 3 short swims and no long scrambling bits. Some rock scrambling involved on the climb out.Wetsuit is needed and helmet is advised(bike helmet will do fine) Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 15. View

13 Feb, Sat 9:30AM				Trestles Track
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Trestles Track - Shoalhaven River - return. Pleasant river walking with possibilities for swimming and exploring an old mine site. Steep descent (approx. 400 m. in 1 km.) to Shoalhaven River followed by flat river walking. Steep climb back to cars. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 15. View

14 Feb, Sun 8:46AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 12
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(Nearly fully booked) Today we walk from Valley Heights to Warrimoo via Sun Valley. Highlights of the walk are  Lookouts to Mount Banks, Penrith Lakes, Lion Rock, Bell Rock, tall gum and turpentile trees, sandstone rock formations a creek,  birds and horses. Some interesting letterboxes are seen on the way. Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Please consider Installing Covifsafe app.   Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

14 Feb, Sun 8:00AM				Pisgah Rock Track – Lincoln Creek lilo and return
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This summer jaunt is part walk, lilo and swim! Basically we walk down to the delightful Lincoln Creek via Pisgah Rock Track and then walk up Lincoln Creek as far as we dare before using our trusty lilos to float down the creek and shoot the rapids where possible. Guaranteed lots of swimming, refreshing watery times and general good fun. Steep track down Pisgah Rock and rapids on the lilo. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Penrith 90303N View

15 Feb, Mon 8:21PM				Devils Hole
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Note early starting time for summer. Walk from the station to the Devils Hole. Descend to the Six Foot Track. Return to Katoomba via Nellies Glen. Steep descent. Some rock scrambling. Some sections will be damp and maybe slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

15 Feb, Mon 9:20AM				Frenchs Forest to Balgowlah
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Follow the water! The creeks and cascades are impressive after the recent rain. Starting at Frenchs Forest this walk takes bush tracks to follow Manly Creek as it cascades steeply down to Manly Dam. From the shores of the dam it climbs up to Balgowlah North. A few suburban streets lead to the headwaters of Burnt Bridge Creek where it picks up the shared bicycle paths along this hidden gem. Finish at Balgowlah. Steps, creek crossings, slippery when wet. Map: manly dam Limit: 14. View

16 Feb, Tue 7:00PM				Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meeting
					Branch
Bushwalking NSW
All affiliated club members are welcome to attend Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meetings at Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt Street, Redfern, Sydney – just 7 minutes from the station, and/or online, to learn about bushwalking, share their ideas, and represent the interests of their club. During Covid-19, meetings are held online. Contact us to register for online meetings and receive the video link. View

16 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Drawing Room Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast.  The track is steep but is well worth the effort. Return via Mt Camberwarra Tea Rooms Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15. View

16 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Old Bullock Track
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Cancelled) From the bottom of Macquarie Pass follow an old bullock track up to Clover Hill Rd.  Turn down a Canyoners Track to Macquarie Rivulet and follow back to car park. Slippery, steep, off track, scrambling on narrow rough track. Can be quite muddy in places. Location: Macquarie Pass National Park Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 15. View

16 Feb, Tue				Wolli Creek to Birkenhead Point Outlet
Grade:4/6		Length	45km		Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Cycle Wolli Creek to Birkenhead Point then Cabarita return. A casual, scenic ride around bays, rivers and canals. Cycle from Wolli Creek Railway Station to Stanmore, Whites Creek Canal, Rozelle, Birkenhead Point, The Bay Run, Canada Bay, then Cabarita for picnic lunch (BYO). Coffee stops along the way. Many cycle paths and cycle lanes along quiet roads with some undulations. Return to Wolli Creek Rail about 4pm, via Canals and a Greenway. No helmet, no go! View

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