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22 Sep, Mon 8:38AM				Florabella Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk bike tracks instead of roads to Florabella Pass track. After crossing Turtle Creek, we will climb up to Greens Pde Trail. We will visit Warrimoo Lookout before returning to Florabella Pass. Then walking to Blaxland Station via Pippas Pass. Creek crossings. Wet rocks could be slippery. Some rough sections. Location: Warrimoo Limit: 20. View

23 Sep, Tue 7:03AM				Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401)
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B
(Fully Booked) (Date Changed) We have an opportunity to explore some of the best of the North Shore of Sydney Harbour. Starting at Balmoral Beach with its little jetty and huge fig trees; to Middle Head to explore fortifications and cliff top views beyond the Heads; then through angophora trees to Georges Heights and barracks converted to artist studios; and on to Clifton Gardens for lunch. Then we will walk beside secluded bays to the navy memorials at Bradley’s Head. Then it is a short walk to Taronga Zoo for a Ferry to Circular Quay and trains home.   It all starts by boarding the first carriage on the Southern Highlands to Wynyard. A bus or taxis to Balmoral beach. After coffee we shall start our walk at about 10:30 am.   It takes about 4 hours and 45 mins including lunch and many stops along the way (but not for cafes or a swim). See what Arthur Streeton saw when he did some of his finest work. - See the lizards, lorikeets, wrens and bush turkeys. - Listen to the currawongs. Hear the waves, lapping at the shore. - Enter the fortifications where microbats now live. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 20. View

24 Sep, Wed 9:17AM				Bulgo Beach Rock Hopping to Werrong Beach
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	570m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(NEW!!!) Stanwell Park Station via the coastal views of Bald Hill and onto the start of Bulgo Beach Track on Lady Wakehurst Drive. Steep track down to the beach through thick coastal forest. After lunch at Bulgo Beach, rock hopping around 2 kms along the foreshore to Werrong Beach. The walk is timed to coincide around low tide. Return up to the Cliff Track and Otford Station. Many thanks to Nigel Weaver who suggested this walk. A section of rock hopping (scrambling) along the foreshore. Note Werrong Beach is a nudist beach. If rough seas, the walk is subject to cancellation. Limit: 15. View

24 Sep, Wed 9:00AM				Calgaroo Ramble
Grade:3/6		Length	7km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
An easy stroll along fire trails through McDonald State Forest, some remnant rainforest and crisscrossing of Gooloo and Bunnair Creeks. A bit of up and down, and you may get wet feet if the waters are high. Coffee afterwards at Yatteyattah. Location: McDonald SF View

24 Sep, Wed 10:15AM				Point Clare to Gosford
Grade:2/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
An easy level walk from Point Clare to East Gosford alongside Brisbane Waters via Fagans Bay and Point Frederick, with a visit to Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Japanese Garden. Then back to Gosford Station for return train. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please.   Location: Brisbane Waters Limit: 15. View

26 Sep, Fri 9:30AM				Spring wonder walk 8: St Ives Wildflower Garden and Showground
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
We will take the Management Trail from the bottom of Kitchener Street, leading up to the Wildflower Garden.  There are two sculpture displays on at this time, after viewing, we will have morning tea. Coffee can be purchased at the Information Centre where you can meet the snake and frilled-necked lizard, see the bush flower display board, look at the native plants for sale and meander around some pathways.  We will then take the trail to St Ives Showground, which initially has a loose stone surface.  There we can see TreeTops have a look around and have our packed lunch and then return to the WFG taking in a couple of different short trails. Bring snacks and lunch. From the WFG we will exit onto, and walk along, Mona Vale Road before crossing MVR to return by bus to the station or walk to Kitchener Road if you come by car. Limit: 10. View

27 Sep, Sat 8:30AM				Linden firetrail~Turtle falls~Linden creek~Meeks falls~Peggys track and falls
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
What the walk lacks in distance it makes up for in features with 3 beautiful named waterfalls along the way and many others along Linden creek that whilst don't have a name are worthy of a visit! Expect some offtrack walking and boulder hopping along Linden creek between Turtle falls and Meeks Falls. rock hopping and offtrack Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 12. View

28 Sep, Sun 10:00AM				Guerilla Bay to Barlings Beach return
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Milton Branch
Jos
Leader to RSVP:  Francie  Phone: 0468 608 107  Meet at the carpark at Burrewarra Point (toilet at neighbouring caravan park). Walk along Burri Point Road, on a track over the headland, down the hills onto Franks (Rosebys) Beach (access only by walking), Longnose Point to the northern end of Barlings Beach then return. Bring 2 litres water, morning tea, lunch, rain gear if needed. Location: Guerilla Bay View

28 Sep, Sun 8:30AM				Nattai NP: Bonum Pic
Grade:4/6		Length	18km	580m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
This walk has an exposed rock ridge with continuous views over the Nattai NP and Wollondilly River valley. A good pace required to complete this walk but still have time to enjoy the views. Out and back along the same rough track. Starting on a partly maintained National Parks track, then joining a fire trail before becoming a well trod foot pad that then joins the rock ridge. Bonum Pic is at the end of the narrow ridge. Cliff edges, rock scrambling, creek crossings and slippery rocks. Location: Nattai NP Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 12. View

29 Sep, Mon 9:34AM				Kurnell to Cape Bailey ~ Wildflowers & Whales
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) A fabulous walk through massive groups of Flannel flowers, with wonderful coastal views. This is the peak time to see whales heading south with their calves and they tend to hug the coast. We follow the wild coastline south from Kurnell to the Cape Bailey Lighthouse on a combination of bush tracks, raised walkways and rocky cliff tops. The views are first class. Some people may choose to leave the walk at Cape Bailey and walk 9km to Cronulla. Bookings open Wednesday 24th September, giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers. Rough track, in places and obstacles. Location: Kamay Botany Bay National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 20. View

29 Sep, Mon 9:16AM				Water Nymph Dell
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet at WWF station. Walk around the lake. Then down to Water Nymph's Dell. Return to WWF station. steep, slippery, muddy, edges Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

30 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				Ahearn’s Lookout (#210)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
Ahearns Lookout provides spectacular views over the Nattai River and Mt Jellore. From Wattle Ridge Rd car park, we will head off along the Nattai Ridge fire trail and then head up Rocky Water Holes fire trail. Just after passing the Starlight Trail, we will pick up a less defined track that will take us out to Ahearns Lookout for lunch. Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

1 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Cunjurong Point
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
From The Deli in Cunjurong we will walk down to Manyana Beach and go along the sand towards Manyana. We can follow the shoreline to Cunjurong Beach and check out some rock pools. Views of Green Island and Lake Conjola on the way. Rock hop to the boat ramp then follow the road back to The Deli for coffee. Limit: 12. View

1 Oct, Wed 8:45AM				Martins Lookout, Lost World and Sharks Head Cave
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	750m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Paul Lynch Joint leader. Meet at Springwood Station. Take bus to the start of the walk at Farm Rd and walk to Martins Lookout. Descend to Glenbrook Creek, take the Link Track across the creek and up to Bunyan and then to Lost World. Descend from Lost World down to Sharks Head Cave, cross Glenbrook Creek again and walk to Perch Ponds, up Magdala Gully track to Magdala Falls, then up the track to old Yondell Track, then to Springwood Station either via Wiggins Track and Sassafras Gully Track or via Bee Farm Road. The change over from the train to the bus is very tight. It would be good to have cars to be able to drive to Martins Lookout. For experienced bushwalkers only. Rough, steep tracks, exposure and creek crossings. Location: Springwood Limit: 15. View

1 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Parks Ride
		Length	38km		Southern Sydney Branch
John K
A leisurely ride to many parks in the inner city and city. Tempe, Sydney, Prince Alfred, Belmore, Park St, Hyde Park, Moore Park, Centennial park, Queens Park. Coffee brak on the way. Returr to start. Confirm with leader by 29 September. Location: Wolli Creek, Inner City Limit: 20. View

1 Oct, Wed 9:30AM				Tramsheds to Locomotive Workshops
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	50m	Sydney Branch
Brad S.
We'll start with a walk around Glebe seeing a few of the historic homes, paying a visit to the Sze Yup Kwan Ti Temple (consider bringing a gold coin to make a donation) and returning via Jubilee Park to the Tramsheds. After morning tea, we'll follow Johnstons Creek and Orphan School Creek through Forest Lodge before reaching Sydney University. After a wander through the university we'll make our way to Redfern and on to the redeveloped Locomotive Workshops (not Carriageworks) at South Eveleigh. Uneven footpaths and road traffic. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15. View

2 Oct, Thu 9:18AM				Booragul to Toronto
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) Booragul is on the shore of Lake Macquarie. The relatively easy walk along the lake shore has spectacular views & a sculpture park near the historic Awaba House. There will be lakeside bush tracks, street & beach walks & some steep climbs with steps. We will finish about 2 pm at Toronto & then a bus to Fassifern station & be back in Sydney around 5 pm. Enjoy the day with the train ride & beautiful views along the way. Slippery rocks & surfaces Location: Lake Macquarie SCA Map: Central Coast Limit: 20. View

2 Oct, Thu 9:30AM				Paddle Beehive Point to Yarrunga Creek (#P166)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
From the campground at Beehive Point we will head up Yarrunga Creek for 4km to the head of waters. On the way we will view the magnificent stone walls of the original Timealong Track road from Kangaroo Valley to Mossvale. See the old road disappear into the waters of Lake Yarrunga and reappear further upstream. On return to Beehive Point we can optionally poke around the numerous inlets for some bonus paddles. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Approx 100 m of portage down a road to the launch area. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 12. View

3 Oct, Fri 9:51AM				Spring wonder walk 9: Cherry Tree Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk along 114 cherry trees in Bowral, via Corbett Gardens and Vietnam War Memorial.  We walk from Bowral Station to Burradoo Station.  It is a long day. Limit: 10. View

3 Oct, Fri 9:03AM				The Amphitheatre
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Exploratory. Try to locate the track between Horseshoe and Oakland Falls that goes to the base of The Amphitheatre. Then do a circuit walk to the top of The Amphitheatre. Creek crossings. Maybe walk along a creek. Expect wet shoes. Expect some overgrown track, so suggest bringing gaiters. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 10. View

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