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26 Nov, Sun				Otford to Stanwell Park
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	500m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Otford Station ascend steep trail to pick up the link track and follow to Bald Hill. Enjoy the views of the South Coast and the Sea Cliff Bridge. We will then descend on the recently opened new track, The Sandstone Stairway. Continue along trails and paths to Stanwell Park Station. Ascend the Goat Track (180m) to Stanwell Tops. Complete the Tops Circuit with spectacular lookouts viewing the surrounding terrain and Stanwell Park Beach. We will then visit the Bamboo Forrest prior to following the Princess Marina Walk to Kellys Falls. Continue on a variety of tracks around and over Bulgo Knoll. Return along the Princess Marina Track and descend to finish at Stanwell Park Station. Cliff edges, slippery and loose surfaces, creek crossings. Location: Garawarra SCA and Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 20. View

26 Nov, Sun 8:30AM				The Grotto
Grade:3/6		Length	8.5km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Starting at the Nowra Golf Club this walk combines 4 paths: Wilsons Walk, Waratah Walk, & the Upper & Lower Grotto Walks. Here are pockets of rainforest; giant boulders with rock felt ferns & bird nest ferns. We might spot lyrebirds, satin bower birds, fantails & rock warblers. There are many fine views over the Shoalhaven River. There are some steep sections. View

26 Nov, Sun 8:51AM				Upper Tootie Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park one car at Bilpin Community Hall and another one on Hanlons Road North. From the second car, walk to West Ridge and then descend towards Tootie Creek at GR 694 9250. Walk westwards, above and roughly parallel to Tootie Creek, exploring tributary gullies. Exit near the second car. Mainly exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S, Wollangambe 89312S, and Kurrajong 90304N View

27 Nov, Mon 12:00PM				Christmas Blue Mountains Celebration
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Leader Changed) Option 1: Lunch only at O'Donoghues Emu Plains (no need to book with me, just turn up). Option 2: your self-guided walk around the Nepean River (approx 6.5km - no need to book) Option 3: Starting at Glenbrook Station - walk route still to be decided. Book in with Allan. START 9:19 am. NOTE: O'Donoghues had a surcharge on using your 'card' for all purchases the last time I went. I will book for 50 people under NPA. Option 3, could be slippery, trip hazards. Limit: 15. View

27 Nov, Mon 9:15AM				The Suburbs series: Thornleigh to CherryMetro Station
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
We will follow the Great North Walk from Thornleigh Railway Station until we meet the access trail from the Cumberland State Forest (CSF). We will then foll the access trail to the CSF. explore the various trails in the forest  before walking to the Cherrybrook Metro Station.  This walk will involve some street walking.       Limit: 20. View

27 Nov, Mon 9:19AM				Xmas Blue Mts Walk from Glenbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	120m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk from Glenbrook to Emu Plains for our Christmas Party. I have replaced Janet for the Option 3. Walk up through Glenbrook and along to Knapsack Park. More uphill tracks before a nice walk along a rock outcrop, with views over Brookside Creek. Morning tea at Marges Lookout, with views over Mitchells Pass to Penrith Lakes. A steepish rough trail takes us down towards Emu Plains. Then it's concrete paths to O'Donoghues. Footpaths do have trip hazards. Sand, flowers and other debris can be slippery on concrete steps and paths. Sunnies may be helpful on the new shared path. Loose and rocky surfaces on some sections of track. Might encounter dogs and bikes. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 15. View

28 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				White Cat Mountain to Lake Alexandra (#060
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Nearly fully booked) The walk follows Winters Fire Trail to Beasleys Lookout giving views towards Sydney looking down on the M5 Motorway. From the top an indistinct track leads down to the Nattai River. After crossing the river, a well-formed track leads to Lake Alexandra. Hazards:  Rough track, slippery rocks, river crossing, steep descent. Location: Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong) Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

29 Nov, Wed 3:00PM				Bendalong to Mermaid Pool – Evening walk and BBQ
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Wendy
A sublime coastal walk along the flat, sheltered, wide open beaches and bushland from Washerwoman’s beach, past the Walter Hood monument and on to Mermaid Pool, and return. BYO goodies for swim/BBQ/picnic afterwards at Washerwomans Beach (outdoor shower, shelter shed with tables, BBQ facitities and toilets).   View

29 Nov, Wed 9:40AM				Huntleys Point Loop
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
(Leader Changed) Walk from and back to Huntleys Point around Hunters Hill and Woolwich. Great harbour views. Bookings only from the week before the walk please.   Location: inner West Limit: 15. View

29 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Mount Jellore Summit
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	516m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
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. Loose rocks on summit track. Location: Jellore State Forest Map: Mittagong 8929-2S and Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 15. View

30 Nov, Thu 9:00PM				Paddle Wallacia to Wallacia Weir (#K510)
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	1m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
From Wallacia we head downstream for 2km to the weir. Depending on conditions we may do portage below the weir to just short of the first set of rapids before heading back upstream. Upon returning to the launch point we will probably (optionally) head further upstream to enjoy some more of the Nepean River before returning. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Hazards: Deep water. Possible portage. Location: Fowler Reserve, Shelley Rd. Wallacia Limit: 12. View

1 Dec, Fri 10:08AM				The Alphabet series :”V” Vaucluse loop
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Take a scenie ferry ride to Watsons Bay where we will walk along the water front,  Optional Fish and Chips at the end. Points of interest: Gibsons beach, Parsley Bay Reserve, Nielsen Park, Strickland House, Christison Park, Old Gun Emplacement, The Gap, Robertson Park, Limit: 15. View

2 Dec, Sat 8:15AM				Forest Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk on tracks from Maddens Plains to Mount Mitchell (overlooking Stanwell Park) and return. Great bush scenery and coastal views. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

2 Dec, Sat 3:13PM				Pagoda Maze
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park the cars at GR 276 193 on Moffits Trail. Climb north and explore several pagoda ridges, before crossing into Gardens of Stone NP to visit Palatine Rock and Tarpeian Rock with their spectacular views. Then on to the amazing Pagoda Maze, best part of which is located in the Gardens of Stone SCA and is therefore not properly protected. Scrambling and exposure. About 8km. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

3-9 Dec, Sun (17:00PM)-Sat (10:00AM)				Mt Kosciuszko Walks 3 – 9 Dec 2023
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Day walks while staying in a Ski Lodge at Charlottes Pass. Please contact leader for details. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 12. View

4 Dec, Mon 9:30AM				Artarmon Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	220m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
From Artarmon Station this circuit uses bush tracks, bicycle paths and roads. It passes through reserves and bushland, descending steeply to Tunks Park, then climbs out to Naremburn. After a short descent it climbs to Naremburn Oval and returns through bushland to Artarmon. Steep paths, steps, creek crossing, bicycles. Map: Artarmon Limit: 14. View

4 Dec, Mon 9:18PM				Leura to Federal Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	550m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Leura Cascades, Marguerite Cascades, Federal Pass, Furber Steps then to Katoomba Station. Well tracked but lots of steps. Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

5 Dec, Tue 9:00AM				Dharawal Pools (#980)
Fully inside Campbelltown City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) This park protects the largest surviving koala population in greater Sydney. Stokes and O’Hares Creeks enclose a succession of idyllic waterholes, three of which are accessed on this delightful walk. Keep looking up for those koalas! Hazards: Well-formed tracks/fire trails. One steep section of track. Some clambering down sandstone near swimming holes. Slippery Rocks. Walking poles recommended. Location: Dharawal NP (Wedderburn) Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 20. View

6 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				Bannister Head Smorgasboard
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Wendy
From Bill Andriske Oval in Mollymook, walk along the northern end of Mollymook Beach, up to Mitchell Parade and along to the Bannister Head Lookout. A minor and easy scramble to the rockshelf at Bannisters Heads can reveal seals and dolphins and a rarely seen perspective. Really – it’s amazing. Continue behind the houses and magic garden to return via the byways of Mollymook. Coffee etc. on the lawn at the oval. View

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

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