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4 Aug, Sun 8:00AM				Pigeon House Mountain and Landslide Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Grade: 4 hard and overgrown. Walk distance: about 15 km. We warm up by climbing Pigeon House and hope for a brilliant view! We then descend on the steep northwestern side, where the (ex)track is very overgrown, and join Wombat Ridge Trail. We follow this until we head on a footpad to Landslide Creek for a view into the valleys. Return the same way, minus the final ascent to Pigeon House. Location: Morton NP Limit: 12. View

5 Aug, Mon 9:03AM				Dantes Glen
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
San Jose Ave to North Lawson Trail, then follow cliff top to Echo Bluff, Echo Point, Fairy Falls, Dantes Glen, Empire Pass, Frederica Falls. Take Hughes Ave track back to Lawson. Creek crossings. Steep loose fire trail section. Steep worn steps. Possibly muddy sections. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

5 Aug, Mon 9:00AM				Tessellated Pavement – Mt Irvine
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	372m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This is a special trip for us, being guided by Graham Conden. We are walking out to the interesting tessellated pavement with superb views overlooking the Wollangambe Wilderness. The undulating track follows a narrow ridge out to this natural wonder which is important to the Dharug people who have engravings etc. there. Preview the track at https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/australia/new-south-wales/mt-irvine-and-the-tessellated-pavements?mobileMap=false&initFlyover=true&flyoverReturnToTrail Booking essential stating whether you are coming by train or driving. The number we can take is determined by the number of cars available. Also give your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I have these already. It is a bit overgrown in places, but nothing too bad. Location: Mt Irvine Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 20. View

6 Aug, Tue 9:00AM				Mt Keira Ring Track & Robinsons LO (#400)
Fully inside Wollongong City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael Q
From Byarong Park head up Mt Keira Ring Track. Detour to Robertson Lookout then complete the ring track back to cars. Great coastal views, rainforest and remnants of old mine. Some overgrown and steep tracks. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

7 Aug, Wed 8:30AM				Blaxland to Glenbrook via Yoogali Lookout, Lapstone Creek, Marge & Liz Lookouts
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	420m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Starting Blaxland Station, after a short walk along Mitchells Pass, walk around Major Mitchell Reserve along a track to Yoogali Lookout, walk through Knappsack Park Reserve, Lapstone Creek cross Mitchells Pass Road and walk up to Marge & Liz Lookouts and on to Glenbrook Station. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossing. short sections off-track and on faint tracks. Location: Blaxland Limit: 15. View

7 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				Florence Head, Morton NP
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Car pool to Little Forest Plateau. Walk is mainly on a defined track. Brilliant views over Milton and to Pigeon House. Bring morning tea to enjoy at lookout. Coffee in Milton. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N View

7 Aug, Wed 10:15AM				Illawarra coastal walk Bellambi to Thirroul
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
Mostly flat walking along cycle/pedestrian trail.  Some beach walking (hard sand).  A bit of street walking and slightly uphill at the end.  We will try to identify bird life along the way. Very picturesque coastline. bikes, possibly strong wind. Limit: 15. View

7 Aug, Wed 10:02AM				Suburb series: Colo Heights: Bob Turners Track
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Kevin Cliffe We walk Bob Turners Track. We'll see various flowers on our way down to the pristine Colo River where you can swim. Steep and slippery sections. Steep sections Location: Colo River Map: Colo Heights 90313N Limit: 6. View

8 Aug, Thu				Helensburgh to Semi Detached Point and return
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	660m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Helensburgh Station follow a variety of un-named tracks to Semi Detached Point near Era Beach. Return via Cutty Ridge, Burgh track and alternative route back to the station. Great track walking in some seldom used routes. river crossings, rocky sections. Location: Garawarra SCAand Royal NP Limit: 20. View

9 Aug, Fri 9:42AM				Arthurs Lookout and Mt Blackheath
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	750m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Shipley Road, walk to Arthurs Lookout and then down to Blackheath Glen, then walk along Kanimbla Drive up to Mt Blackheath and back. This is a reconnaissance walk by a small group of leaders. Steep and slippery. Indistinct and overgrown track. Limit: 5. View

9 Aug, Fri 8:00AM				Bingie Dreaming Track – Bingie Bingie Point to Congo
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
We will start at Bingie Bingie Point and explore the area. We then follow a formed track to Congo. We pass a variety of golden beaches and untamed bushland. With a little luck we might see some sea eagles & whales. This walk will include a car shuffle. Lunch in Moruya after the walk. Limit: 15. View

9-11 Aug, Fri-Sun				Pilliga Tag-Along Tour
Grade:3/6					Armidale Branch
6513
The Pilliga Tag-along tour is a not-for-profit tour. It is an activist tour aiming to educate and highlight the dire impacts of coal seam gas. It is tour that contrasts the beauty of the Pilliga with the visible impacts of mining. Day 1. Barradine Forest Discovery Centre, Sculptures in the Scrub or Fire Tower and Salt Caves. Day 2: Tour of coal seam gas fields. Bookings essential. Contact Pat by phone or email to register. Location: Pilliga View

9 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				Suburb Series : Fiddletown
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
(Cancelled) Wild flowers and magnificent views of Berowra Ck near Hawkesbury River.  Neverfail Trail out to Colingridge Point and back. Easy fire trail. Very little ascent/descent. No public transport. Map: Marramarra National Park View

9 Aug, Fri 10:09AM				Suburbs series: Historic walk of Cremorne
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
After his very popular Shrimton Creek walk, Kevin was urged to put on more walks. Today he will be leading an easy and interesting walk in the North Shore, away from his home. It starts with a pleasant ferry ride from Circular Quay and we'll explore 16 historic points. Limit: 15. View

10 Aug, Sat				Ahearn Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	150m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Wattle Ridge Road at Hill Top – Nattai Road W11E – follow track along an undulating ridge to Ahearn Lookout and another impressive lookout nearby – return the same way. Ahearn Lookout is a spectacular lookout at the end of an interesting ridge, offering views of the Nattai Gorge, Mt Jellore and Russells Niddle. Hopefully the wildflowers should be on display. Fire trail - track, possible short off-track section with mild scrub and cliff edges. Location: Nattai NP(Hill Top) Map: Hill Top 8929-2N Limit: 12. View

10 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Bicenntennial trail ridge exploration
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Next to the Bicentennial trail is a ridge I’ve wanted to explore for a long time! I think it will be a world of fabulous pagodas, mysterious slots and wind-carved overhangs of great beauty…so I’m hopeing!On this trip we will explore this area and all it has to offer the adventurous bushwalking explorer. Rock scrambling and off-track. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

11 Aug, Sun 9:30AM				Bomaderry Creek iNaturalist Walks and Training
					Milton Branch
Michael I.
This is an excellent opportunity to tick several boxes all at once. 1. Attend a Science Week event 2. Attend an iNaturalist training (at Nowra Showgrounds) 3. Walk in Bomaderry Creek; practice your iNaturalist techniques and benefit from the local knowledge of a bunch of local experts including bird enthusiast Carla Jackett, botanist Kevin Mills, ecologist David Rush, and Terry Barratt, Bomaderry Landcare coordinator. The event is held in conjunction with https://budawangcoast.org.au/ and full details are listed below. N.B. Register using the link provided... https://budawangcoast.org.au/2024/06/20/science-week-2024/ Limit 40 and it is already over half full, so book your space soon. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the wonders of iNaturalist, and be in the company of local ecology experts who can guide you along the way. All enquiries, please contact Michael Irving: mirving2535@gmail.com or phone 0418 602 914. Limit: 40. View

11 Aug, Sun 8:00AM				Extension of The Great West to East walk Part 2: Spit to Circular Quay
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	450m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Extension of The Great West to East Walk Part 2: Spit to Circular Quay Philip is going to walk 50 Km over several Sundays in August to raise fund for Fred Hollows.  You are invited to join him and encouraged to sign up for your own Fund Raising or at least contribute to his Fund Raiser. Fred's Big Run - Philip Wright (fredsbigrun.org) Walk from The Spit to Circular Quay via Balmoral and the waterfront. This is about the most scenic walk in Sydney. Limit: 10. View

11 Aug, Sun 6:36AM				Kangaroo Creek Traverse
Grade:5/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be better protected. Park the cars near Angus Place. Walk on trail to SH 1127, then off trail north east to SH 1095. Descend into Kangaroo Creek at around GR 329 060, then follow the cliff line and ledges all the way to GR 315 056. Exit to Angus Place Trail and walk back to vehicles. About 12 km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest and Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

11 Aug, Sun 8:30AM				South from Batemans Bay Walk 2 – Lilli Pilli Beach to McKenzies Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
More beautiful views plus interesting geology as we weave our way around numerous cliffs and headlands. Jimmies Island can be viewed from the Pretty Point area. One-way walk with a car shuffle. View

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