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28 Jul, Sun				Bushwalkers First Aid Course
					Branch
General Community Event
St John Ambulance First Aid course for bushwalkers is happening at Kingsgrove in July/August. See https://www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/. All participants attend day one (Sunday July 28th) and gain their Provide First Aid certificate. If they wish, participants can come back the next weekend (August 3rd and 4th) for days two and three and gain their Remote First Aid certificate. Can’t make it in July? The following course will happen at St Ives in November. Want to know more? Read the details on the link above. Still have questions? Go to the link above and look up “Who Can I Contact if I Have Further Questions?” View

28 Jul, Sun				Delights of Narrowneck
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
This walk originated from Jim Smith’s book, How to see the Blue Mountains. A walk to Castle Head Lookout with a possible side trip to other lookouts. A visit to Diamond Falls and an out and back trip to Redledge Pass. Numerous cliff edges, possibly overgrown tracks and slippery loose surfaces... Strict limits apply, book early. Location: Blue Mountains NP View

28 Jul, Sun 9:49AM				Oxfam trail: Section 1: Brooklyn to Cowan
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Updated Details) The 100km trail features the well-known Great North Walk and the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Track in the beautiful bushland of northern Sydney. Section 1 starts from Parsley Bay and ends at Cowan Station. This is a popular section of the Great North Walk, with scenery ranging from foreshore to ridge top lookouts. We will follow the Great North Walk from Hawksbury Station on to picturesque Jerusalem Bay, then on to Cowan Station This walk is a great one-way trip from station to station with numerous water views, including a circumnavigation of Brooklyn Dam whilst enjoying a wonderful diversity of flora along the way. We walk to Cowan Station to catch train home. Bring lunch, snacks and water. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 15. View

29 Jul, Mon 8:24AM				Glenbrook to Lapstone
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
Marges and Elizabeth Lookouts thence under the Highway near the RAAF base to walk the old tramway to the Glenbrook Gorge Lookouts. Returning to Lapstone Station. Some rough sections. Slippery wet rocks may be encounted. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

30 Jul, Tue 9:00AM				Basin View To Huskisson Bike (Hybrid/Mtn)
Grade:3/6		Length	50km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Basin View boat ramp, mainly on cycleway to St Georges Basin, along foreshore track to Sanctuary Pt. Cycleway again to Huskisson, (with possible diversions along lesser used trails ... and a few hills ... depending on participants). Bring your lunch or sample the Fish & Chips at Huski. Return on cycleways and roads. Map: Shoalhaven Cycleways View

30 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Gibraltar
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
Geoff A.
Mt Gibraltar is the highest point between Sydney and Canberra. It also has some heritage listed Trachyte quarries. Walking tracks provide access to these sites as well as providing lookouts where, on a clear day, Sydney can be seen. Rough and steep tracks, slippery rocks, fallen trees and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Gibralter NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

30 Jul, Tue 8:52AM				Narwee to Lugarno
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk in the Narwee, Riverwood, Padstow, Peakhurst & Lugarno areas, via Parks, pathways, many boardwalks (caution slippery when wet) fire trails, some bush tracks (rough & rocky) steps & streets, steep sections. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish buses to Riverwood (T8 - Line) or Hurstville (T4 - Line). View

30 Jul, Tue 10:48AM				North Head
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Let’s see what is flowering at North Head. View

31 Jul, Wed				Helensburgh Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Commencing with a short steep climb from the station followed with a gradual descent on a variety of un-named tracks to the Hacking River. Cross the river and ascend to the Garawarra farm area. Follow cliff track and descend on the Lilyvale Track. Locate and follow the Karingal and Red Cedar Tracks to again cross the Hacking. Locate and follow a trail and ascend short off-track section to pick up a variety of tracks and return to station. River crossings, slippery conditions. Location: Royal NP and Garawarra SCA Map: Appin 90291S, Otford 91294S, and Royal NP View

31 Jul, Wed 9:02AM				Olympic Park: Concord West to Meadowbank
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Olympic Park: from Concord West via Brickpit, Wentworth Common, Waterbird Refuge and Badu Mangroves to Rhodes then Meadowbank. Start at Concord West Station, walk various pathways in Sydney Olympic Park, then walk back to Meadowbank Station via Rhodes Corso. Enjoy a variety of environments in Olympic Park, including the Brickpit ring walk, home of the Golden Bell Frog, Wentworth Common, the Waterbird Refuge – stilts, ducks, black swans - and Badu Mangroves. Walk out at Rhodes and along the Corso, across Meadowbank Railway Bridge and finish at Meadowbank Station. Limit: 20. View

31 Jul, Wed 10:00AM				Woolwich Wharf to Boronia Park
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	175m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Taking in the historic Woolwich Wharf, the important Green Ban site of Kellys Bush and the streets of Hunters Hill, this half day walk starts late, stops for coffees and ends up in the centre of the suburb at Boronia Park. Bring a camera. Location: Hunters Hill Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 12. View

1 Aug, Thu 10:36AM				Kincumba Mountain Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Rough tracks, climbs, rocks, views, tall forest. Climb to Honemans Rock, continue via Yanina Cave and track to Colin Watters Lookout and Nyari Lookout. Descend to Bronzewing Drive exit and Erina Fair. Bus return to Gosford, train return to Sydney. View

2 Aug, Fri				Pagoda Spurs and Ravines West of Genowlan Gorge
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk down Genowlan Mountain Trail to about GR 255 329 and find a way up a north-south running defile. Check the pagodas around GR 255 332 and to the south of there. From here, check the ravine and slots to the north west, then walk out on the spur to the south at GR 2525 3300. Now, use the next defile to the west to descend and eventually return back to the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

2 Aug, Fri 8:55AM				Woodford Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Bandula G.
Follow a section of Coxs Road to Linden. Cross over the railway. Pass Kings Cave, Donohoes Grave to Caleys Repulse. Follow track to Paradise Pool. Then tracks back to Woodford Station. A very small amount of main road walking. Some rough, slippery and steep sections. Limit: 15. View

3 Aug, Sat 9:00AM				Heathcote to Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	650m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk via Audley and the Uloola Ridge. Some of this area was treated in a hazard reduction burn in April. Let's see how it is going in the three months since that burn. Don't wear white clothes but take your time and we will look at the regrowth along the way Location: Royal National Park and Royal NP Limit: 12. View

3 Aug, Sat				Otford to Waterfall
Grade:3/6		Length	23km	450m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Steep climb from station onto the Coast Track. Follow to Burning Palms and ascend the Burgh Track to meet Bola Ridge. Follow along faint track and descend to Lady Carrington Drive. Follow Forest Island, Couranga and Uloola Tracks to station. River crossings, slippery conditions. Location: Royal NP Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S View

4 Aug, Sun				Bargo River Gorge
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Nearly fully booked) Illawarra Branch's annual visit exploring the wonders of the Bargo River and gorge with great views and rock formations. Rock hopping, river crossings. If river is high, walk will be adjusted to suit conditions. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers. Limit: 15. View

4 Aug, Sun 9:40AM				Oxfam Trail: Section 2 Cowan to Berowra
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	900m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Updated Details) The 100km Oxfam trail is part of the well-known Great North Walk and the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Track in the beautiful bushland of northern Sydney. Section 2 starts from Cowan Station and finishes at Berowra Station. This walk explores the ridges and valleys around Berowra Waters. There are plenty of excellent views, especially at Naa Badu Lookout and the many creek vantage points along the way. There are some solid climbs on this walk. Berowra Waters, in the middle of the walk, is a great place for lunch. Bring morning tea, lunch, snacks and water. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Berowra Valley NP Map: Berowra Limit: 15. View

5 Aug, Mon 9:35AM				Popes Glen and Braeside Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	380m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Popes Glen to Govetts Leap Lookout. Then Clifftop Track to Govetts Leap Creek and Barrow Lookout. Back to Blackheath via Braeside Walk. Wet and muddy sections of track. Rough track in places. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

6 Aug, Tue 9:43AM				Georges River
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk alongside the river to Simmos Beach Reserve. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus return to Glenfield Station. Roadways, fire trails (a steep descent on loose rubble with a slippery surface), bush tracks. View

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