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4 Feb, Sun	Green Island Visit and Picnic
		Milton Branch
Helen M.
Visit Green Island and/or swim, laze, float, paddle, socialise and picnic at Cunjurong Beach (park at nearby Cunjurong Point boat ramp). We will cross to the island around 9:30 am (tide and swell dependent) for a swim/snorkel/walk and return by around 11:15 am. Join us for the crossing or after we return to Cunjurong Beach. View

5 Feb, Mon 8:42AM			Springwood south side
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	320m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Any new walkers please state your experience. Lawson L/O, Blue Gum Lodge loop, Magdala Creek, Yondell extension track. Springwood Station. Loose leaves, steep sections. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

5 Feb, Mon 9:35AM			Watsons Bay to Bondi
Grade:2/6	Length	9km	330m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This is a great coastal walk to escape the heat. There are great views en route and the invitation to have a surf at Bondi at the conclusion of the walk. You can purchase your lunch at Bondi, too. Booking essential. Include your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers. Some stairs and not much shade, so bring a hat and plenty of water. Location: Eastern Suburbs Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

5 Feb, Mon	Wheeny Gap from the South
Grade:6/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at GR 792 887 on Bells Line of Road, climb onto the ridge to the north and continue to GR 800 906, where the ridge splits. Take the left branch and find a way down via this narrow spur to Wheeny Creek at around GR 798 921. Walk to Wheeny Gap, stop for a swim. Find a way up to the east of Wheeny Gap – there are currently two options that can be investigated. Both these options lead back to the ridge, from where we will walk to the cars. Exploratory. 10-13 km, depending which option goes. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Kurrajong 90304N and Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

6 Feb, Tue 9:30AM			Bundanoon – 3x short walks (#600)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Martyn M.
(Fully Booked) Three short but different walks to Erith Coal Mine, Lovers walk, and Dimmocks Creek. Hazards: Slippery rocks, rough track, some off track, steep climbs, rock hopping. Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon) Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

7 Feb, Wed 8:51AM			Bell – Submarine Rock and back
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	440m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Bell Station, walk along track to Centre of the Universe and on to "Submarine Rock" on the banks of the Wollangambe River. We will walk through beautiful pagoda country. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

7 Feb, Wed 9:35AM			North Head loop
Grade:2/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Jill M.
Walk from Manly Wharf via Shelly Beach to North Head, and back via Collins Beach. Wonderful harbour and ocean views. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

7 Feb, Wed 8:30AM			White Sands Walk – Hyams Beach to Vincentia
Grade:2/6	Length	6km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
Leaders: Jon and Elaine Rigter. From base at Blenheim Beach we explore the beautiful shores of Jervis Bay including Hyams Beach, Chinamans Beach, Greenfields Beach and the White Sands Walk to Plantation Point, and maybe the shared pathway to Vincentia for coffee. Various lengths of walk are possible depending on participants. Car shuffle possible. View

8-9 Feb, Thu (10:30AM)-Fri (16:23PM)			Gorgeous by day Magical by night series: Burralow Creek
Grade:3/6	Length	3km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) Leader: Allan Porter and Philip Wright. The most spectacular display of glow worms in Blue Mountains is found at Burralow Creek . It is Australia’s answer to New Zealand’s Waitomo Caves. The rock walls around Bulcamatta Falls are inhabited by thousands upon thousands of glow worms. It’s like standing in the middle of a galaxy surrounded by billions of stars. Starting from Burralow Creek campground, we walk once during the day so as to familiarise with the route in day light. Then we have a break to set up camp or to check in at accommodation, then have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glowworms. Allan is planning to camp. Philip is planning to stay at Archibald Hotel at Kurrajong. Camp ground is available at Burralow Creek. Booking is walker’s own responsibility. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright headlamp, preferably with red light, with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Next day, we will do some other hikes, maybe Mount Tomah and Mount Banks before heading home, depending on weather.... how much rain and state of trail.. Crossing creek. Limit: 9. View

9-12 Feb, Fri (14:00PM)-Mon (10:00AM)			Bundeena Car Camping Weekend
Grade:2/6	Length	8km	120m	Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Car camping weekend Friday 9^th, Saturday 10^th and Sunday 11th February 2024. As it will be in the middle of summer and possibly hot, activities will not be set in concrete. However walks from the campsite to Jibbon Beach, Jibbon Head, Aboriginal rock carvings and possibly a litter further on Saturday will be available, and on Sunday, wander across the bridge up to Maianbar. Plenty of opportunity the rest of the day for swimming, kayaking, paddle boards etc and a quiet supper on the beach watching the sun go down. Kayaks can be hired, or bring your own watercraft. PFDs compulsory. Explore the beautiful Cabbage Tree Basin! Small tents are the go. No Taj Mahals. Bookings for Bonnie Vale Camping Ground are essential. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 30. View

10 Feb, Sat 8:30AM			Smugglers Ridge circuit walk
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	250m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Smugglers Ridge - Marramarra Creek - Marramarra Ridge. Interesting walk in Hawkesbury sandstone country. Possible swimming in Marramarra Creek. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Marramarra NP Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 15. View

11 Feb, Sun			Chatswood to Woolwich Wharf
Grade:3/6	Length	18km	240m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This relatively easy walk is selected to keep us cool & shady for now. We start from the heart of north shore suburbia to get to the middle of the harbour. There are many tall trees along the way before we reach Lane Cove NP. We then follow the Great North Walk to get to Woolwich. We will see many historic & heritage listed houses in Hunters Hills. Wet when slippery. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: Lane Cover River Park Limit: 20. View

12 Feb, Mon 9:10AM			Bondi to Coogee
Grade:3/6	Length	6km	194m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Escape the heat as much as possible and walk along the coast to Coogee Beach, where you can buy your lunch. You can stay on and have a swim at Coogee, at your own risk. Great coastal views and sea breezes. Booking essential, giving your phone, emergency contact and NPA numbers. Many stairs, including one long climb and some street walking. High UV and not much shade on the walk. Location: Eastern Suburbs Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 16. View

12 Feb, Mon 9:00AM			Hazelbrook to Lawson
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Terrace Falls, Victor Falls, Cateract Falls, Federal Falls, Adelina Falls and Junction Falls. This requires a bit of out and back walking, because of track closures. Some rough track. Slippery wet rocks. Creek crossings. Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

12 Feb, Mon 9:15AM			Kings Cross to Rose Bay Ferry
Grade:2/6	Length	9km		Sydney Branch
John M.
We walk around 4 bays and through 5 parks to the Rose Bay Ferry. From Kings Cross we head to Elizabeth Bay, then around Rushcutters Bay and across Darling Point to Double Bay Beach. From there to Rose Bay. All with good harbour views. Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 15. View

13 Feb, Tue 9:30AM			Clover Hill Rd to Balancing Rock (#540)
Fully inside Shellharbour City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 34586
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. Hazards: Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

13 Feb, Tue 8:30AM			Kayak Kangaroo R. – Bendeela towards Hampton Bridge (#K100)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	6km	1m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith H.
Bring your own kayak or rent. Book kayaks with leader at least 1x week beforehand. From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:30 am 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 will transport our kayaks 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 (TBC). Leader will provided details when established with hire co. 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. Participants required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

13 Feb, Tue 8:30AM			Narrawallee Inlet Kayaking
	Length	10km		Milton Branch
Herbert F.
Leaders: Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Grade: Easy, PFDs compulsory. Paddle upstream with tide through mangroves with crystal clear water. Morning tea and lunch on banks. Map: Milton 89272N Limit: 12. View

14 Feb, Wed 9:30AM			Cronulla Circuit
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
A short but pleasant walk with beautiful water views, beaches and parks. We walk along the Esplanada, Darook and Gunnamatta Parks and back to the station. Mostly paved paths, a little sand walking and street walking. Mainly flat but with a few ups and downs. Limit: 14. View

14 Feb, Wed 8:24AM			Glenbrook to Tunnel View Lookout
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(Cancelled) Down to Jellybean Pool crossing Glenbrook Creek at the Causeway. Up Campfire Creek to the Link Track and on via Portal Waterhole to the Tunnel View Lookout. If a clear day, views northeast across Sydney Basin and northwest to Mount Banks and Mount Hay. From Tunnel View Lookout steep track down to Glenbrook Creek and back to Glenbrook Station. Steep, a little of off-track and creek crossing. Limit: 15. View

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