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17 Jul, Fri 12:00PM				Branch meeting
					Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
We are taking our quarterly branch meeting outdoors to Byarong Park at Mt Keira. Meeting will be followed by Helen's Ring Track walk. Registration is essential for each event separately so we can be aware of numbers. Just an SMS with your name to attend the meeting will be fine. See separate walk listing for registration with Helen. BYO chair, sandwich and thermos. Come and get to know what's doing in our region. Limit: 20. View

17 Jul, Fri				Historic Sites Along Tramway Trail and Haulway to the Ridge Above Torbane
Grade:4/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park cars at Airly Gap, follow Tramway Trail north and then west around the base of the Mount Airly cliffs, looking at historic sites along the way. At the junction with the old haulway, climb up to the cliff edge overlooking Torbane. Investigate the area for old infrastructure and possibly clamber down some of the descent into Torbane. Return via the track network on Mount Airly. About 12 km. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

17 Jul, Fri 1:30PM				Mt Keira Ring Track
Grade:3/6		Length	5.5km	100m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Following our branch meeting in Byarong Park we'll check out the newly improved Ring Track around Mt Keira through escarpment forests. May be wet and slippery. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

18 Jul, Sat 8:31AM				Minotaurs Lair – Minotaur Point
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The Minotaurs Lair is a canyon located within the Wollemi National Park and is renowned for its constricted passages which give the area an almost lost world feel! I plan to explore as much as the area above the Lair and across to Minotaur Point as much as possible. Rock scrambling and off track walking Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

18 Jul, Sat				Valley of the Dinosaurs and Ultimate Slot
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be protected for future generations. Park on the road from Mount Airly to Genowlan Trig where there is suitable space. Walk up the road to the top of the plateau and then take the road to Genowlan Trig. Leave this road at about GR 253 320 and head east to the top, southern end of the Valley of the Dinosaurs. We will then proceed down the valley stopping to explore as many slots as possible on both sides. Next, visit the Ultimate Slot and then return to the road and to the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

19 Jul, Sun 10:07AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 7
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co Leader:  Allan Porter Today, we walk from Lawson to Hazelbrook. Many waterfalls to delight you. As this series of walk is soon drawing to a close, we'll take this opportunity to have a get together coffee after the walk at Hazelbrook....a token to thank Allan for his contribution. View section 9 CBM9 View Esther's future walks Creek crossings,steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consdier installing Covidsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Lawson Limit: 15. View

19 Jul, Sun				Highlights of waterfall
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Circuit walk to include Mt Westmacott, Scout Camp, Lake Toolooma, Kingfisher Pool, Mooray and Bullawarring Tracks. Great views of Heathcote NP waterfalls and pools. Slippery conditions, cliff edges. Be prepared, creek crossings. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Royal NP View

20 Jul, Mon 9:50AM				Dee Why to Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Beach walking, bush tracks, promenade and some street and steps. View

20 Jul, Mon 9:18AM				Leura Points
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Mostly walking on roads to get to Inspiration Point and Sublime Point. Some out and back tracks at Inspiration Point to Moya Point Lookout and Gladstone Lookouts. A mixture of roads and tracks to return to Leura Station. Some lookouts unfenced. Location: Leura Map: Katoomba Limit: 18. View

22 Jul, Wed 10:00AM				Garigal NP Two Creeks Track
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Circular walk from East Lindfield to East Lindfield via Little Diggers Track and Two Creeks Track. Follows Moore’s Creek, Middle Harbour Creek and then Gordon Creek. Some street walking but mainly track. Some steep bits Location: Garigal NP Limit: 10. View

22 Jul, Wed 7:00AM				Heathcote to Engadine
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	420m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting from Heathcote walk via Karloo track, Audley and Engadine Track to Engadine Slippery and steep sections, creek crossings Location: Royal National Park Limit: 12. View

23 Jul - 2 Aug, Thu-Sun				Grampians
					Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID outbreak in Victoria) A variety of day walks in the Grampian Ranges in Western Victoria. Central Grampians – Wonderland Circuit Walk 13km – grade 3; Mt Rosea Circuit Walk 12km – grade 3. Northern Grampians – Mt Stapylton Loop Walk 12km – grade 3; Mt Gar, Briggs Bluff Traverse 15km grade 3, Southern Grampians – Moora Moora Falls Walk 11km – grade 3; Fyans Creek to Mt William 16km – grade 3; Teddy Bear Gap Loop 9km – grade 3; The Fortress Walk 12km Grade 4. Accommodation will be in the Halls Gap Gardens Caravan Park, a variety of cabins are available and powered and unpowered sites for camping, campervans and motorhomes. Own transport is required, may be options for sharing cars depending on availability. Driving to walks will be shared amongst drivers and club rates will apply for passengers. Some walks can only be accessed on dirt roads, the condition of which will not be known until arrival. For itinerary and more information contact Adrian Jones. Limit: 18. View

23 Jul, Thu				Pyrmont and Environs
		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Explore the bays and finger wharves around the Pyrmont peninsular. Hazards include viruses. Limit: 8. View

24 Jul, Fri 9:00AM				Old Illawarra Road Track, Barden Ridge, NSW
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	240m	Southern Sydney Branch
5602
Walk from the fire trail entrance at Thomas Mitchell Drive at Barden Ridge along the Old Illawarra Road track and then crossing the weir at The Needles and back up to the starting point. Rocky, slippery, steep descent and ascent. Part of this walk will be exploratory. The party will be guided by Lloyd Hedges who knows the area. Limit: 6. View

24 Jul, Fri 9:45AM				The Great West Walk: Section 1
Grade:3/6		Length	19km	265m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) See info on The Great West Walk  https://greatwestwalk.com.au/ This section is a variation of the Great West Walk(GWW).  The Great West Walk is from Parramatta to Penrith.  As the series Crossing the Blue Mountains is from Mount York to Emu Plains, we redesign the GWW to from Parramatta to Emu Plains. Part one will start from Ropes Crossing to Emu Plains.  Soon after we get off the bus, we will arrive at the historic Ropes Creek Station.  Then we proceed to Wianamatta Regional Park which has a variety of trees, vegetation, swamps and birds.  We walk through some newer suburbs of the area, lakes and walk to Emu Plains station via The Great River Walk.  It's quite scenic with an abundance of water birds including black swans. View Esther's future walks Slippery sections. As this is a 19km walk, We need to walk at a brisk pace of 5 kph so as to finish the walk at a reasonable time. Map: Penrith Limit: 12. View

24 Jul, Fri				Tootie Creek Loop
Grade:5/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Start from Hanlons Road North and walk down the Back Creek, all the way to Tootie Creek at GR 708 928. There are caves and waterfalls to keep us occupied. Walk upstream along Tootie Creek till Front Creek at GR 698 927. Climb through a cliff line using a slot, then follow the creek back to Hanlons Road North. There are several points of interest along the way. A short day (about 4-5 hours). Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

25 Jul, Sat 9:00AM				Petries Gully Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	7.5km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Petries gully circuit incorporates an interesting and at times historical exploration of this area, coupled with some good ole pagoda scrambling, off-track walking, superlative views towards Newnes and a hellva lot more! Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S View

26 Jul - 2 Aug, Sun-Sun				Provide first aid in remote situation days 1-3
					Branch
General Community Event
(Cancelled) 26 July, 1 & 2 August 2020. The St John Ambulance Provide First Aid course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty. It is suitable for both people in workplaces and members of the public who want training in first aid. Provide First Aid courses offered through Scouts NSW, St John’s and Bushwalking NSW cover all the normal content, but with an outdoors slant. The course accredits participants in the HLTAID003 “Provide First Aid” unit of competency. For more information follow this link bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

27 Jul, Mon 9:22AM				Nellies Glen and Devils Hole Katoomba
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Janet R.
(Cancelled) Steep descent on deep old steps and track. Some rock scrambling ascending Devils Hole. Some sections will be damp and may be slippery. Be COVID safe, social distancing essential. Download the COVID app preferably. Use hand sanitiser. Please provide by email or SMS full name, mobile contact number, emergency contact number, NPA number for further details of bus connection to the start. Steep, damp, slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 14. View

28 Jul, Tue				Hoddles Track
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	560m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Cancelled) The walk commences at top of Saddleback Mountain. It descends steeply before ascending to Hoddles Track. The track leads along the cliff face and ascends to enter Barren Grounds. The lunch spot provides beautiful views down to the coast. Rough Track. Very steep descents and ascents, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Saddleback Moutain Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 14. View

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