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1 Aug, Tue 9:00AM				Buxton Ave to Blue Gum Forest (#909)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	80m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) Starting from Buxton Ave on the edge of Nattai NP, we follow a short distance on fire trails to pick up a track that leads us down to the Blue Forest in Thirlmere Lakes NP. Generally downhill with a total descent of 200m. Car shuffle required. Hazards: Uneven and possibly slippery track in places. Mostly downhill. Location: Nattai NP & Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View

2 Aug, Wed 9:05AM				Helensburgh Station Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	420m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Walk down through beautiful rainforest near to the southern entrance to the Helensburgh railway tunnel. On via well walked tracks through some stands of massive old growth trees. Staying on the western side of the Hacking River with some up and down and easy creek crossings. A steadier track back up to the station on via the northern end of the railway tunnel. Limit: 15. View

2 Aug, Wed 8:30AM				Kangaroo River Nature Reserve
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
We start at the Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Village Museum. Entry to the museum is at a cost Adults $10, Seniors $5. We cross a suspension bridge & then there is a 90 minute marked bush walking track. We will see scribbly-ghost gums, many species of native trees & plants. We could see wildlife such as echidnas, lizards, wombats, kangaroos & wallabies. If time we can looks at exhibits. Coffee afterwards and bring your lunch. Location: Kangaroo River NR View

2 Aug, Wed 9:30AM				Summer Hill to Balmain
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Summer Hill along Inner West Greenway via Hawthorne Canal, Iron Cove Bay foreshore, Callan Park to Balmain. An easy level walk. A little street walking but mainly landscaped paths and parks. Location: inner West Limit: 15. View

3 Aug, Thu				Carramar to Bankstown Airport
		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
(Cancelled) Cancelled because train transport is unreliable. Good level paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creek and it’s confluence with the Georges River with greenery all the way. Hazards include current viruses, mud and is impassable after heave rain as it readily floods. Location: Bankstown Limit: 10. View

4 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				The alpabet series: “K”. Karloo Pool
Grade:4/6		Length	11.5km	240m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Changed Transport Details) We will walk from Waterfall station to Uloola Falls, then to Karloo Pool, where we will have lunch before walking to Heathcote station. Possible swim at the pool if it’s warm enough. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 12. View

5 Aug, Sat 9:00AM				Mt Kuring-gai and Apple Tree Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	220m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting and ending at Mt Kuring-gai, includes Apple Tree Creek and Bay. There is a section of off-track walking down to Apple Tree Creek and the creek itself has no track. The creek has a gorge and waterfall, a boulder field and clear bedrock sections. The creek mouth is in a tidal mangrove at the back of Apple Tree Bay. The reward for getting through the mangroves is the coffee shop is open at the boat ramp. The return to Mt Kuring-gai is by a track that follows an old water pipe from Apple Tree Bay to the maintained track from Mt Kuring-gai to Cowan Creek. This is a short walk about 4-5 Km with 220 m ascent. Hazards include slippery surfaces and rocks. Multiple creek crossings. High tide in mangroves. Location: Mt Kuring-gai Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 12. View

5 Aug, Sat				Temple of Doom, Lost Ark Point and Indiana Gorge
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. Drive or walk to GR 332 088 on Blackfellows Hand Trail. Walk north through the magnificent Temple of Doom and then continue exploring the pagodas on the east side of the ridge, heading north. Arrive at the high cliffs above Wolgan Valley and then walk to Lost Arc Point. After enjoying the stunning views, proceed under the cliffs and into Indiana Gorge. Check out the amazing Indiana Slot and the rest of this scenic hidden valley. Exit the gorge at the south end and make our way back to the cars. 8-12 km, depending on the road access. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

6 Aug, Sun 8:30AM				Artarmon to Manly via The Spit
Grade:4/6		Length	22km	450m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Artarmon to Manly via The Spit View

6 Aug, Sun 7:30AM				The 3P Challenge: #4: Lockley Pylon to Perrys Lookdown Loop
Grade:5/6		Length	17km	1,350m	Branch
Carol T.
In this forth of the 3P challenge we'll combine walks 1 and 3 for this inspiring journey. Your love of a good climb and dramatic views will be required for this day walk. Starting at the Lockley Pylon trackhead, we follow the walking track to Du Faurs, desend on Shortridge Pass and cross Govetts creek. Continuing through Blue Gum Forest we then head up Perrys, before our return. We will enjoy the changing floral display, and colourful birdlife between walks. Joint walk with the Bushclub. Early Start for experienced walkers. Steep ascent and descent, scrambling, hard and rocky path. Mild exposure, creek crossing. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Katoomba 89301S Limit: 8. View

7 Aug, Mon 8:40AM				Balmain Wharf to Lewisham
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	90m	Sydney Branch
Scott W.
A Harbourside and creek walk starting at Mort Bay, following the foreshore to Callum park then turning south along Hawthorne Canal to finish at Lewisham Station.  Along the way we will explore the ‘secret garden’ at Callum Park and checkout some artworks along the Hawthorne Canal greenway.    Note: The walk is generally level, but there are some long flights of steps up and down to various parts of the waterfront. Location: Sydney foreshore Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

7 Aug, Mon 9:22AM				Katoomba ramble
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	525m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Email preferred. Include NPA#, mobile and emergency #'s. Walk to Explorers tree. Norths Lookout (amazing view on clear day), Therabulat Lookout, Peckmans Lookout, Cahills Lookout, golf course. Tracks towards aquatic centre. Walford Park to Katoomba Station. Option to start with bus 698 at 9:49 am, alighting at Old Bathurst Road. Steep, rough, slippery. Limit: 15. View

7 Aug, Mon 9:00AM				Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach (Fully Booked)
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
We shall throw in some of the Middle Head historic sites along the way. Expect a mixture of classic harbour scenery and heritage refences along the walk. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 12. View

8 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
Mike M
(Fully Booked) 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. Hazards: Some overgrown and steep tracks. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

9 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				Lemon Tree Creek Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Drive to Lake Tabourie, and park opposite Julie’s corner. Walk west along forest tracks and Lemon Tree Creek Road, then south to Lemon Tree Creek. Follow a track alongside the creek eastwards to the highway before returning to the cars via a service track beneath the powerlines. Bring some morning tea to enjoy along the way. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

9 Aug, Wed 10:10AM				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 Water via Fagans Bay and Point Frederick with a visit to Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Japanese Garden, and back to Gosford Station for return train. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View

9 Aug, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

9 Aug, Wed 8:50AM				Wollangambe Crater from Bell
Grade:4/6		Length	17km	642m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Meeting at Bell Station and walking to start of track to “Submarine rock” as some may recall it being called in past walks. Track to Wollangambe continues past the pagoda outcrop. Following the ridge and spurs and down across the river. Continue on the other side to the crater. Return via same route to Bell. This walk is on the longer side, with a track that may be difficult to follow. Walk enters declared wilderness area. Strict group size limit of 8. Hazards: River crossings, rough track. Location: Bell Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View

11 Aug, Fri 9:36AM				Colour walk series No 6: Rock orchids galore
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Leader: Philip Wright. Spring is orchid time.  Sylvan Grove Native Garden has such an array of Rock Orchids. They are majestic flowers to admire.  https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/environment/parks-reserves/sylvan-grove-native-garden  It has mulched paths winding through rainforest areas and areas with more sun, so there is a diversity of plants. It also has many ferns and rainforest plants that like a shady spot, and other plants like prostantheras and plectranthus that flower well in shade.   Map: Picnic Point View

12 Aug, Sat 8:01AM				City in the Sky via Treasure Chest Spur
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) Deep within the Mugii Murum Ban SCA is a ridge populated with an incredible complexity of pagodas and it deserves to be explored! Along the way we will be looking down into the Valley of Dinosaurs as this ridge flanks this spectacular valley so this should be a very scenic walk indeed. Off-track and rock scrambling. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 15. View

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