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7 Feb, Wed 8:30AM			White Sands Walk – Hyams Beach to Vincentia
Grade:2/6	Length	6km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
Leaders: Jon and Elaine Rigter. From base at Blenheim Beach we explore the beautiful shores of Jervis Bay including Hyams Beach, Chinamans Beach, Greenfields Beach and the White Sands Walk to Plantation Point, and maybe the shared pathway to Vincentia for coffee. Various lengths of walk are possible depending on participants. Car shuffle possible. View

8-9 Feb, Thu (10:30AM)-Fri (16:23PM)			Gorgeous by day Magical by night series: Burralow Creek
Grade:3/6	Length	3km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) Leader: Allan Porter and Philip Wright. The most spectacular display of glow worms in Blue Mountains is found at Burralow Creek . It is Australia’s answer to New Zealand’s Waitomo Caves. The rock walls around Bulcamatta Falls are inhabited by thousands upon thousands of glow worms. It’s like standing in the middle of a galaxy surrounded by billions of stars. Starting from Burralow Creek campground, we walk once during the day so as to familiarise with the route in day light. Then we have a break to set up camp or to check in at accommodation, then have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glowworms. Allan is planning to camp. Philip is planning to stay at Archibald Hotel at Kurrajong. Camp ground is available at Burralow Creek. Booking is walker’s own responsibility. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright headlamp, preferably with red light, with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Next day, we will do some other hikes, maybe Mount Tomah and Mount Banks before heading home, depending on weather.... how much rain and state of trail.. Crossing creek. Limit: 9. View

9-12 Feb, Fri (14:00PM)-Mon (10:00AM)			Bundeena Car Camping Weekend
Grade:2/6	Length	8km	120m	Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Car camping weekend Friday 9^th, Saturday 10^th and Sunday 11th February 2024. As it will be in the middle of summer and possibly hot, activities will not be set in concrete. However walks from the campsite to Jibbon Beach, Jibbon Head, Aboriginal rock carvings and possibly a litter further on Saturday will be available, and on Sunday, wander across the bridge up to Maianbar. Plenty of opportunity the rest of the day for swimming, kayaking, paddle boards etc and a quiet supper on the beach watching the sun go down. Kayaks can be hired, or bring your own watercraft. PFDs compulsory. Explore the beautiful Cabbage Tree Basin! Small tents are the go. No Taj Mahals. Bookings for Bonnie Vale Camping Ground are essential. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 30. View

10 Feb, Sat 8:30AM			Smugglers Ridge circuit walk
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	250m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Smugglers Ridge - Marramarra Creek - Marramarra Ridge. Interesting walk in Hawkesbury sandstone country. Possible swimming in Marramarra Creek. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Marramarra NP Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 15. View

11 Feb, Sun			Chatswood to Woolwich Wharf
Grade:3/6	Length	18km	240m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This relatively easy walk is selected to keep us cool & shady for now. We start from the heart of north shore suburbia to get to the middle of the harbour. There are many tall trees along the way before we reach Lane Cove NP. We then follow the Great North Walk to get to Woolwich. We will see many historic & heritage listed houses in Hunters Hills. Wet when slippery. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: Lane Cover River Park Limit: 20. View

12 Feb, Mon 9:10AM			Bondi to Coogee
Grade:3/6	Length	6km	194m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Escape the heat as much as possible and walk along the coast to Coogee Beach, where you can buy your lunch. You can stay on and have a swim at Coogee, at your own risk. Great coastal views and sea breezes. Booking essential, giving your phone, emergency contact and NPA numbers. Many stairs, including one long climb and some street walking. High UV and not much shade on the walk. Location: Eastern Suburbs Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 16. View

12 Feb, Mon 9:00AM			Hazelbrook to Lawson
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Terrace Falls, Victor Falls, Cateract Falls, Federal Falls, Adelina Falls and Junction Falls. This requires a bit of out and back walking, because of track closures. Some rough track. Slippery wet rocks. Creek crossings. Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

12 Feb, Mon 9:15AM			Kings Cross to Rose Bay Ferry
Grade:2/6	Length	9km		Sydney Branch
John M.
We walk around 4 bays and through 5 parks to the Rose Bay Ferry. From Kings Cross we head to Elizabeth Bay, then around Rushcutters Bay and across Darling Point to Double Bay Beach. From there to Rose Bay. All with good harbour views. Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 15. View

13 Feb, Tue 9:30AM			Clover Hill Rd to Balancing Rock (#540)
Fully inside Shellharbour City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 34586
Clover Hill Rd is a management track leading to a rough track down to the Macquarie Rivulet. After crossing the rivulet there is an indistinct track which leads to Balancing Rock and a lovely waterfall. Return is by the same route. Hazards: Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

13 Feb, Tue 8:30AM			Kayak Kangaroo R. – Bendeela towards Hampton Bridge (#K100)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	6km	1m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith H.
Bring your own kayak or rent. Book kayaks with leader at least 1x week beforehand. From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:30 am which is one hour earlier than normal departure time. We drive to Safari Kayaking located in Kangaroo Valley arriving around 9’ish where we select our kayaks/canoes and life jackets. Kangaroo Safari will transport our kayaks to Bendeela and the car pool follows on. Once set up and in the water, we head upstream for about 3km to a lunch spot and then make our way back to Bendeela where our boats are returned to Safari Kayaking and we drive back to Bowral. The cost per person for boat hire (TBC). Leader will provided details when established with hire co. Cash payable on the day. Please have the right amount of cash as we need to make a single payment. Cossies, hat, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water will be the go. Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Participants required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

13 Feb, Tue 8:30AM			Narrawallee Inlet Kayaking
	Length	10km		Milton Branch
Herbert F.
Leaders: Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Grade: Easy, PFDs compulsory. Paddle upstream with tide through mangroves with crystal clear water. Morning tea and lunch on banks. Map: Milton 89272N Limit: 12. View

14 Feb, Wed 9:30AM			Cronulla Circuit
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
A short but pleasant walk with beautiful water views, beaches and parks. We walk along the Esplanada, Darook and Gunnamatta Parks and back to the station. Mostly paved paths, a little sand walking and street walking. Mainly flat but with a few ups and downs. Limit: 14. View

14 Feb, Wed 8:24AM			Glenbrook to Tunnel View Lookout
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(Cancelled) Down to Jellybean Pool crossing Glenbrook Creek at the Causeway. Up Campfire Creek to the Link Track and on via Portal Waterhole to the Tunnel View Lookout. If a clear day, views northeast across Sydney Basin and northwest to Mount Banks and Mount Hay. From Tunnel View Lookout steep track down to Glenbrook Creek and back to Glenbrook Station. Steep, a little of off-track and creek crossing. Limit: 15. View

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

14 Feb, Wed 9:00AM			Washerwomans Beach to Cunjurong Point
Grade:2/6	Length	7km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Walk from Washerwomans Beach via Red Head, Inyadda Beach and Manyana Beach to Cunjurong Pt. This is a mix of beach and road for the best views ever! Coffee etc. at Cunjurong Point Café. View

15 Feb, Thu 8:30AM			Rocky Waterhole Creek via Chasm LO Hilltop
Grade:5/6	Length	15km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Ian G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Wattle Ridge carpark track head we will walk to Chasm Lookout and then backtrack to an abandoned fire trail to beautiful Rocky Waterhole. And return via as yet unchartered tracks. Off-track, unfenced cliff tops, slippery, navigation and heavy terrain. Steep ascent/descent. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Limit: 10. View

16-18 Feb, Fri (15:19PM)-Sun (15:19PM)	Colo Gorge, Boorai Creek and Barakee Pass
Grade:6/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
A 3-day adventure. Day 1: From Culoul Range Trail, descend to the Colo River. Establish a base camp. Day 2: A recce day to explore a route up through the cliffs on the western side, and beyond for a future trip (around Barakee Pass). Day 3: Walk up Boorai Creek to about GR 737 220 and then climb back to the ridge and the cars. About 20 km total. Great swimming in between walking. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Colo Heights 90313N and Six Brothers 90314S View

16 Feb, Fri 1:09PM			Gorgeous by Day, Magical by night series : Adelina Falls, Junction Falls, Federal Falls, Cataract Falls, Convict Hole
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) Leaders: Allan Porter and Philip Wright. Starting from Lawson, we walk once during the day so as to familiarise with the route in day light. Then we have a break to have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glowworms. Chinese/Lawon Hotel/IGA/Bowling Club/ Petrol Station available at Lawson. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright headlamp with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. The evening hike will be shortened to ensure we make the last train home from Hazelbrook at 10:35 pm. https://www.caveanimaloftheyear.org.au/2023/glow-worms Steep steps, tree roots, slippery section. Limit: 8. View

17 Feb, Sat 8:31AM			Lockyers Track – Coxs River Road – Mt York
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	330m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk through history as part of Lockyers Track was handbuilt by convicts and Coxs River Road was commissioned by Governor Macquarie and built by Cox in 1814/15. Gorgeous mountain scenery with superb views along the way. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Hartley 89304N Limit: 20. View

18 Feb, Sun 8:30AM			Mount Kembla Tracks
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk on tracks, fire trails and short section of a quiet road from Mt Kembla Lookout to 3 locations - Mt Kembla Summit, Ring Track and Ridge. Great bush scenery and coastal views. Possible leeches. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 16. View

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