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6 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				Mount Jellore Summit
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	516m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Date Changed) TS2596 JELLORE has a notice claiming to be the first trig station established under order of Governor Ralph Darling on 26 May 1828 by Thomas Mitchell who succeded John Oxley as Australia's Surveyor General. So, probably “the first” trig station ever in Australia, and the first by Thomas Mitchel under Governor Darling. A mix of walking track and fire trail to the base of Mount Jellore. Track to summit has loose rocks but not too steep. View point past the trig to the north worth going to. Grade 4 walk when including the last leg to the summit. A grade 3 walk to the south rock wall of the summit. Storms that will cancel the walk. Location: Jellore State Forest Map: Hilltop 8929-2N and Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 15. View

6 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				Wollstonecraft to Kirribilli
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Kirribilli  via Berry Island and Balls Head Reserve. Beautiful bush and harbour views. Location: North Sydney Limit: 15. View

8-10 Dec, Fri (10:00AM)-Sun (14:00PM)				Pittwater area
					Branch
34794
(Fully Booked) A weekend of swimming / kayaking / and walking in the Pittwater area. Accomodation is dormitory style at the YHA. All linen except towels are provided so you just need to bring food and drinks.  Full kitchen available. Friday is a free day and then a variety of walks will be offered on Saturday and Sunday. Location: Kuring-gai Chase NP Map: Kuring-gai Chase NP View

8 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				The Alphabet series: “S”…Sheldon Forest
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Cancelled) The track meanders through the beautiful bushland of Sheldon Forest, along ridge tops, through open forest on the hill slopes and down to the creek side, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin. It is of high conservation status because it contains some of the last remnants of the endangered ecological communities. Echidnas, bowerbirds, water dragons, golden whistlers, pardalotes and powerful owls have been seen. At this time of the year, expect to see the Bonnet Orchids, Hyacinths and other flowers.  We will check out Rofe Park as well. Steep and slippery sections View

8 Dec, Fri 10:00AM				The suburb series “ Brush Farm”
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Changed Transport Details) Leader: Kevin Cliffe. Have you heard of brush farm? Lucky for us, Brush Farm House opens on Fridays and Saturdays. Brush Farm is a heritage-listed former farm, residence and vineyard and now tourist attraction, community facility, exhibition venue and meeting venue. Brush Farm House's variety of uses over the years provides an unbroken passage to the past through pastoral experimentation, stately home of nationally and internationally known identities, reformatory etc., these uses follow a timeline from early settlement, colonial expansion, colonial representation through parliament and national independence, through Federation, to today. Its unique association with the European settlement of Australia and its early pioneers identifies the property as one of significance to the nation. We start walking from East Denistone, explore Denistone Park, Darvall Park where you will find Sydney's best blue gums, Brush Farm Park and Brush Farm House (opens at 1:30 pm) before heading to Eastwood for afternoon tea. Limit: 15. View

10 Dec, Sun 9:00AM				Tabourie Meroo Meander
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Walk along beaches and adjacent bush tracks from Tabourie Lake to Meroo Lake and return. Ample opportunities for a swim if hot. View

11 Dec, Mon 8:46AM				Faulconbridge Turtle Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	265m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Any new walkers please state your experience. Faulconbridge Station to Peggys Pool. Then through amazing blue gums. Tough bush down to Turtle Falls. Track and fire trail up. Bush tracks towards Adeline Park. Tracks and road back to Faulconbridge Station. Steep sections. Indistinct track at times. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

11 Dec, Mon 9:00AM				Killalea exploration
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Killalea has been returned to the fold of the NPWS and it has a new DPOM on display. What a good excuse to go and walk around the site, to check out the Minnamurra Spit, the lagoon and "The Farm", a famous surfing beach! Location: Killalea Limit: 12. View

11 Dec, Mon 9:16AM				Lake Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	79m	Sydney Branch
John H.
A relaxing day exploring the Lake Parramatta Reserve, with its many beautiful tracks and historic dam. It will be possible to stay on and have a swim, at your own risk. You may elect to have lunch at the Lake Parramatta Cafe, known for its beautiful views. A rough stoney track in places and other trip hazards. Location: Lake Parramatta Reserve Limit: 20. View

13 Dec, Wed 9:40AM				Asgard Head, Thor Head and Victoria Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Meeting at Mt Victoria Station, drive to start along Victoria Falls Road. Walk along Asgard Swamp Track to Asgard Head, Thor Head, have a look at the entrance to an old mine and to Asgard Swamp and back (9 km; 300m climb). Then drive a little further along Victoria Falls Road to walk to Victoria Falls and back (4 km, but steep 350m descent/ascent). Cars required, please inform if you could drive up. Depending on availability of cars, there will be the option to leave after the Ikara Head walk. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Mt Victoria Limit: 15. View

13 Dec, Wed 9:30AM				Berrara Creek and Beaches
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Maureen C.
Escape the Christmas chaos and walk through Conjola National Park woodland to cascades and a waterfall or two. More track walking to Monument Beach and return to Berrara via beaches, Mermaid Pool and a wade though Berrara Creek. Plenty of swimming. Location: Conjola NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

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

15 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				Kayak Tallowa Dam to Bundanoon Creek (#K150)
Passes through 3 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Goulburn Mulwaree Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
Keith H.
(Date Changed) Bundanoon Creek offers some spectacular cliff faces.  From Tallow Dam Picnic area we head NE up Lake Yarrunga (Kangaroo River) for 2.5k then head north into Bundanoon Creek for 4.5km to the head waters. On the return, we will take a short 2km detour up Sandy Creek before heading back to the start. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Hazards:  Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 12. View

15 Dec, Fri 10:00AM				The Alphabet series: F – Five Dock
		Length	8km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will walk through Five Dock, for most of the walk, and also Rodd Point, finishing in Haberfield.  We will see some of Sydney’s Italian heritage, some great parks, and some interesting monuments. The walk will include the Christmas lunch for SWAG walkers, which we will have in Timbrell Park, adjacent to Livvi’s Cafe. You can bring your own lunch, or buy a panino or burger from the cafe - and a coffee, of course. Livvi’s is operated by a charity employing disabled people, deserving of our patronage. There is an opportunity early in the walk to purchase a treat for morning tea at Pasticceria Tamborrino, and an opportunity at the end of the walk to have a coffee or traditional gelato (pistachio is highly recommended) at Papa’s or San Silvestro in Haberfield. When registering, please indicate if you wish to contribute $10 towards a slice of Italian cake and prosecco at the lunch break - if enough say yes, leader will arrange for those agreeing to participate (minimum of 10 required). Location: inner West Limit: 16. View

16 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Deep Pass Canyon and Split Rock
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Deep Pass Canyon is quite possibly the easiest wet canyon you can do and you can normally manage to stay dry for most of of this trip if you are agile. Even then you'll only normally get wet up to your waist. There are no abseils but there are quite a few places where you need to haul yourself up short length ropes. Along the way you'll encounter many small and stunning waterfalls and cascades where a swim is certainly worthwhile experiencing! Before the canyon we will do a short sidetrip to the impressive Split Rock which has some interesting tunnels within its imposing structure. Rock scrambling and slippery bits. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

17 Dec, Sun 11:00AM				Christmas at Narrawallee Beach
					Milton Branch
32009
Optional: Snorkel, Float with Brigitte (BYO mask and snorkel). Matron Porter Reserve, near Hello Huey coffee van at the BBQ area at 12 noon for lunch. BBQ facilities available. BYO meat, salad, drinks, thermos and cups for tea and coffee. Our Milton Branch President, Paul will give a brief overview of 2023. View

17 Dec - 15 Jan, Sun-Sun				Mallee & Grampians 4WD & Bushwalking adventure – Re-scheduled
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Brian P.
(Date Changed) Expressions of Interest sought for a four week adventure including plenty of opportunity for walking. It will operate as a tag-along (self-drive convoy) 4WD trip with new locations on most days. You may camp, attach a vehicle camper (preferred) or tow an off-road camper-trailer. Mallee country, visiting Murray-Sunset NP, Big Desert Wilderness Park & Wyperfeld NP featuring a vast desert with saltbush flats and grassland plains scattered with sand dunes and the famous Pink Lakes are outstanding subjects for photography, with large numbers of emus, kangaroos, native birds, attractive woodlands and colourful spring wildflower displays. Followed by The Grampians NP, spectacular mountain peaks and dramatic rock formations feature picturesque waterfalls, panoramic views and fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. Dramatic lookouts and a network of excellent walking tracks. The massive sandstone ramparts of the Grampians rear up from the western end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, reaching more than 1000 metres above the surrounding fertile plains. Known as Gariwerd by the local Aboriginal people, it has an indigenous history stretching back for thousands of years. Joint adventure with the Bush Club Travel guides available - (request by email to leader) Strict limit on vehicle numbers NOTE: You must have (or have use of) a suitable vehicle for this adventure! This is a 4WD adventure, participants should be familiar with driving a 4WD vehicle in both desert and mountainous regions, carry and be conversant with the use of recovery gear. Location: Grampians NP, Wyperfeld NP, and Mallee country View

18 Dec, Mon 9:00AM				Blue Gum Forest with a twist
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	342m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Any new walkers please state your experience. Bus 692H from Springwood to White Cross Road, Winmalee at 9 am. Walk to the grotto, Blue Gum Track and Shaws Ridge fire trail with a twist. Then tracks through to Winmalee Conference Centre, Leslie St to Winmalee shopping centre. Return bus 12:33 or 14:04. Option to drive. Some steep ups and downs. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

18 Dec, Mon 9:47AM				Hawkesbury River (Brooklyn) Christmas
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	40m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Our walking group Christmas party, open to anyone who has walked with us this year. We are exploring Brooklyn before adjourning to the Anglers Rest for lunch. Booking essential, at least one week before. Lunch is at your own expense. Sunburn and tree roots. Some stairs. Limit: 20. View

20 Dec, Wed 9:20AM				Explore Ngula Bulgarabang Park (Radiata Plateau)
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	550m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Car pool and drive from Katoomba Station to the locked gate close to Explorers Tree. Meander around tracks to a number of lookouts and passing Mt Elphinstone. Interesting undulating terrain with Rediata Pine trees. Cars required. Please indicate whether you will be driving. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings. Location: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

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