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12 Mar, Sun 9:30AM	The alpabet series: “W”..Woolloomooloo Sculpture Walk 2023
Grade:1/6		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT Hosted by ARTPark Australia – An exhibition of Australian Contemporary sculpture The Woolloomooloo Sculpture Walk 2023 is happening now! dotted along the iconic Finger Wharf is some of the finest Australian sculpture – featuring from work from artists Astra Parker, Ben Fasham, Greg Johns, Stephen Glassborow, James Parrett, Todd Stuart& David McCracken. With over 50 contemporary Australian sculptures to peruse, this extended exhibition makes for an amazing opportunity to view some of the best Australian Sculptural artworks in a truly spectacular Sydney location. The Walk runs the length of the boardwalk and continues inside the concourse behind the restaurants. Continuing along the boardwalk and in front of the terraces, towards Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. View

12 Mar, Sun 8:30AM			Wollangambe Canyon section 1
Grade:4/6	Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Wollangambe Canyon is a water lovers paradise and on this trip we will lilo down the famous gorge enjoying the beautiful views along the way! A lilo is essential and a wetsuit highly recommended. Rock scrambling. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mt Wilson View

13 Mar, Mon 9:05AM			Lawson to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
South Lawson via Mary Street tracks to Gregg Street. Hazelbrook F/T, meandering tracks to Terrace Falls. Adams Lookout. Trails and road to Hazelbrook Station. Steep, rough, could be slippery whether wet or dry leaves. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

13-19 Mar, Mon (08:00AM)-Sun (00:00AM)			Mid North Coast
Grade:3/6	Length	15km		Sydney Branch
Tony T.
(Fully Booked) A series of day walks based on Port Macquarie. Coastal and hinterland walks, including in the Wauchope area, of up to 15km per day. Suggested self-arranged accommodation in cabins. Hazards: Steps, rocky areas, creek crossings, slippery if wet. Location: Port Macquarie Limit: 20. View

13 Mar, Mon 9:50PM			Middle Harbour to Inner Harbour
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	250m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(Date Changed) This walk starts on the Northbridge peninsula and finishes on the Greenwich peninsula. It follows bush tracks, paths and roads. From sea level below Clive Park, Northbridge the route reaches sea level again at Tunks Park; it follows Flat Rock creek up to Naremburn and crosses the watershed at St Leonards, descending once again to sea level at Gore Cove Reserve, Wollstonecraft. Finally it crosses the Greenwich peninsula, finishing at sea level at the ferry wharf. Steps, slippery tracks, creek crossings. Location: Lower North Shore Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14. View

14 Mar, Tue 9:30AM			Abrahams Bosom
Grade:3/6	Length	9km		Milton Branch
Maureen C.
A leisurely walk around Abrahams Bosom Reserve from the car park at the end of Beecroft Parade known as Coomies Walk followed by another circuit with visits to Lobster Bay, Abrahams Head and Whale Point. Plenty of time to explore Gosangs Tunnel and swim at the beaches. Essential to book by ringing Maureen. Grade 2/3: Easy. View

14 Mar, Tue 9:30AM			Wingecarribee River Tracks (#800)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
(Fully Booked) Follow along the river track circuit. Return to cars and proceed to Quarry Walk and Berrima Weir. Hazards: Steep climbs, slippery rocks, rough track. Location: Berrima Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

15 Mar, Wed 9:03AM			Lawson Park to Blue Mountain Track via Kent St fire trail
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	530m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Updated Details) Meet leader at Lawson station. Walk on streets to Lawson Park. Walking on part of Bruce's walk through Dante Glen to Kent St fire trail. The fire trail continues as a walking track to the start of a ridge that leads to the Blue Mountain creek. Following down stream with multiple creek crossings and getting wet feet. A creek from Amphitheatre Falls meets Blue Mountain at a canyon waterfall. Pause for lunch here. Exit to Blue Mountain trail from creek has steep and challenging sections. Return via existing tracks to start at North Lawson Park. Depending on time return walk may include Empire pass and falls along that track. Exploratory walk on 3rd March completed in 5 hours. https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/explore/recording/kent-street-to-blue-mountain-track-e074a29 Hazards: Creek crossings and off track sections. Wet and slippery rocks Location: Lawson Limit: 15. View

15 Mar, Wed 9:00AM			Little Forest Farm Wander
Grade:2/6	Length	5km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Led by Penny & Barry Tomkinson. Explore the fields and hills of the Little Valley around Duckpond, and saunter along the twists and turns of the Yackungarrah Creek. Coffee after at Penny and Barry’s. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. View

15 Mar, Wed 9:00AM			Thornleigh to Pennant Hills
Grade:3/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk from Thornleigh Station to Pennant Hills Station. Lovely bush with creek crossings. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Berowra Valley NP Limit: 15. View

17 Mar, Fri 9:27AM			The Alphabet series: “W”..Woy Woy to Gosford
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Walk from Woy Woy to Gosford via Point Clare along footpaths and cycle paths , crossing the "Spike Milligan Bridge" along the way. Plenty of public transport options available to shorten the walk if desired. Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View

18 Mar, Sat 7:01AM			Bell Canyon
Grade:5/6	Length	11km	510m	Sydney Branch
Richard Y.
(Fully Booked) Bell Canyon is a not a canyon regularly visited due to the difficulty getting to it. Never the less it is a superb canyon with some of the best A grade sustained canyon in the Blue Mountains. There are long narrow dark swim-throughs of up to 200 meters as well as awkward jumps and the use tape to scramble into the canyon. The water is cold and wetsuits will be needed as well as a good swimming ability. Location: Mount Wilson Map: Wollangambe Limit: 10. View

18 Mar, Sat 9:00AM			Rhodes, Cabarita, Mortlake Ferry
	Length	33km		Southern Sydney Branch
John K
A scenic and relaxed pace ride on cycle paths and cycle routes around the foreshore. Passing through historical properties, then cross over on the punt. Return to the start over John Whitton Bridge. There are train stations along the way if you prefer a shorter ride or getting tired. Unfortunately, riding an e-bike on this trip will mean that you are not covered under NPA club insurance; Bushwalking Australia is working to see if it can be covered for future trips. Unfortunately, riding an e-bike on this trip will mean that you are not covered under NPA club insurance; Bushwalking Australia is working to see if it can be covered for future trips. Mostly on cycle paths, but some road crossings with vehicle traffic. Be aware of other track users, debris /damage/uneven path, and possible mechanical failers. Limit: 10. View

19 Mar, Sun 8:00AM			Harbour to Hawkesbury No 5: Cowan to Brooklyn
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(Cancelled) The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain. Section 5 is Cowan to Brooklyn. Generally considered a challenging route, it is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Steep and slippery sections View

19 Mar, Sun 10:30AM			Tathra Headland – Boulder Bay
Grade:4/6	Length	7km	60m	Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
Walk is part of the Kangarutha Track and includes a section of the Wharf to Wharf Walk. Start at Tathra Headland and follow the coastline to Boulder Bay. Track winds through heathland, melaleucas and allocasuarinas, with a remnant patch of rainforest at Boulder Bay. Excellent views of Kianinny Bay en route. Steep ascents/descents. Numerous steps. Location: Bournda National Park View

19 Mar, Sun 9:06AM	The Alphabet series: “T” Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Grade:1/6		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Changed Transport Details) SOLD OUT Leader: Philip Wright NSW'S PREMIER STEAM EVENT. LOCOMOTIVE 3001 TO FEATURE AT 2023 FESTIVAL OF STEAM Due to the requirement to book the steam train, RSVP to this event is accepted from now. In 2023, Thirlmere village will once again awaken to the enchanting sound of the steam whistle for the annual Thirlmere Festival of Steam. From newly restored steam Locomotive 3001 and Legend of Steam Locomotive 3801 to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest operating steam locomotive Beyer-Garratt 6029, visitors will be spoilt for choice with the biggest display of historic NSW railway steam engines at this year’s Thirlmere Festival of Steam. All locomotives listed will either feature on display in steam or operate one of the many steam train rides throughout the weekend along the historic Loop Line. Their will also be a range of smaller steam traction engines in and around the NSW Rail Museum . Full details and tickets: www.thirlmerefestivalofsteam.com.au Please book early for the 11:20 am entry and train ride to avoid disappointment. $20 for seniors. Enjoy a stroll in historic Picton after the festival. View

20 Mar, Mon 10:00AM			Bundeena – Jibbon Head – The Balconies – Bundeena
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	160m	Sydney Branch
John H.
We will walk along the beach and tracks to Jibbon Head, visiting the Aboriginal engravings on the way. We will then mostly walk along the rock platform towards the Balconies, where we join the coastal track back to Bundeena. There is a steep climb from the last beach up to the headland along an eroded track that requires a bit of a scramble. Spectacular coastal views and coastal heath bushland. Booking essential, giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers. It could be slippery and possibly slushy in places and the rock platforms are uneven. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15. View

20 Mar, Mon 9:30AM			Medlow meander to Katoomba
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	580m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
From Belgravia: Tracks behind the Hydro Majestic including the Sunbath, Maxines Bower, Three Brothers towards Bellevue Crescent. Then tracks adjacent to GWH, past Explorers Tree, Norths L/O. Road and tracks to Katoomba Station. Steep, rough, could be slippery whether wet or dry leaves. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

20 Mar, Mon 9:00AM			Woolwich to Hunters Hill
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Some delightful heritage sites, including the famous Kellys Bush. Limit: 12. View

21 Mar, Tue 9:00AM			Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge (#940)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:4/6	Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) Medium walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool. Matilda track to lookout for lunch. Optional HARD walk for extension down Rosie's Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge. Limit 12 for the optional gorge extension. Hazards: Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View

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LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT

SOLD OUT

Leader: Philip Wright

NSW'S PREMIER STEAM EVENT.

LOCOMOTIVE 3001 TO FEATURE AT 2023 FESTIVAL OF STEAM