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27 Dec, Mon 10:15AM				Tarban Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	40m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Starting at the Huntley's Point Ferry the walk meanders around the Point to reach Tarban Creek. It then follows the creek upstream to Gladesville before crossing the ridge to the Parramatta River where it returns past historic Bedlam Point and via the old Gladesville Hospital to the Huntley's Point Ferry. This is a circular walk. Some steps. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 14. View

27 Dec, Mon 8:46AM				The Great North Walk Section 3: Thornleigh to Hornsby
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
From Thornleigh to Hornsby. Starting at Thornleigh Station we walk through suburban streets for a short while before diving into the bush at the southern end of Berowra Valley Regional Park. Soon after visiting the site of the historic Zig Zag railway we start wandering through the Berowra Creek Valley, passing a few cascading creeks. The track undulates along the side of the valley visiting a range of environments from moist fern forest to the drier grass tree and eucalypt forests of the ridge. There is a short side trip to visit the Westleigh engravings and a chance to pop down to fishponds, before climbing up the depression era stone steps to Hornsby Station. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 15. View

27 Dec, Mon 8:58AM				Woodford to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	490m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet at Woodford Station. Walk tracks to Mabel Falls, Emily Falls, Hazel Falls. Further tracks to Burgess, Oaklands and Horseshoe Falls and up to Hazelbrook station Rough tracks. May be muddy Limit: 15. View

31 Dec, Fri 10:14AM				NYE Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
A short walk around Watsons Bay, South Head, The Gap Bluff and Green Point to catch the festivities.  See the yachts getting ready for the evening's fireworks. Finish  with a swim at Camp Cove Beach and have  Fish and Chips at Doyles,  Ferry back to Circular Quay View

3 Jan, Mon 9:11AM				Magdala Creek to Sassafras Gully Rd
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Changed Transport Details) Follow Magdala Creek down to Glenbrook Creek. Longer lunch to allow for a swim in Glenbrook Creek. Return to Springwood Station via Sassafras Gully Rd. Creek crossings can be slippery. Maybe leeches. Location: Springwood Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

3 Jan, Mon 10:10AM				Northbridge to Harbour Bridge
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk starts from suburban Northbridge with a view over the magnificent Long Gully Bridge. We reach the bridge via steep bush tracks and steps. It follows roads skirting the valley to Folly Point then descends to Primrose Park before climbing out past Willoughby Falls, Green Park and the Cammeray Golf Course. We walk via Anzac Park to St Leonards Park from where we can enjoy a spectacular view over the Harbour. A final descent brings us to the Harbour Bridge and Milson’s Point Station (enthusiastic walkers can continue across the Harbour Bridge to finish at Wynyard station - an extra 3km). Steps, slippery tracks, golf balls. Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14. View

4-7 Jan, Tue-Fri				Main Range – Snowy Mountains
Grade:5/6		Length	45km	650m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
4 days exploring the Main Range and surrounding area of the Snowy Mountains. Great alpine walking. beautiful and unique lakes, grand views all round. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Contact leader Limit: 8. View

5 Jan, Wed 8:40AM				Wentworth Falls to Medlow Bath via Bruces Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	580m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Cancelled) Starting at Wentworth Falls Station, walk along the dam of Wentworth Falls Lake, turn into Evans Street and then along Bruces Walk to Medlow Bath passing Ross Dell Falls. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

7 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Bundanoon – 3x short walks (#600)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
Three short but different walks to Erith Coal Mine, Lovers walk, and Dimmocks Creek. Hazards: Slippery rocks, rough track, some off track, steep climbs, rock hopping. Location: Morton NP Limit: 20. View

8 Jan, Sat 7:45AM				Cheltenham to Chatswood
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	280m	Sydney Branch
Roy J.
(Cancelled) THIS WALK IS CANCELLED Location: Lane Cove NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 12. View

8 Jan, Sat 5:41AM				Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Cancelled due to bad weather. Find out why this spectacular and threatened area must be protected for future generations. Park on a fire trail off Sunnyside Ridge Road and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave along the way, then explore both branches of the gorge, including Pinch Point Circle. Move south east and out towards Carne Creek, then climb out and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. About 8k. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

9 Jan, Sun 9:00AM				The Great North Walk: Section 4 Hornsby to Galston Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	700m	Sydney Branch
Ewan C.
This section of the Great North Walk starts from Hornsby Train Station and winds down along the Blue Gum Walk into Fishponds and along Berowra Creek. The walk passes through the Tunks Ridge Reserve and then into Galston Gorge. From here we walk to Hornsby Heights via McKay Firetrail where we will catch a bus to Hornsby. Steep and slippery sections. A few creek crossings. Need to watch out for some of the unsteady stepping stones at Galston Gorge Location: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 15. View

10 Jan, Mon 9:22AM				Golden Stairs to Furber Steps
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk out along Narrowneck Trail and down the Golden Stairs. Follow Federal Pass to Furber Steps. Rough track in sections and plenty of steps. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

10 Jan, Mon 8:30AM				Putney Punt Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
The Putney Punt, officially known as the Mortlake Ferry, is the only remaining car ferry in metropolitan Sydney. This walk starts at the Kissing Point Ferry wharf. A short walk takes us to the Punt. After crossing Parramatta River to Mortlake, and a short walk to Green Point, the walk continues upstream around the bays past Yaralla House, Rivendell, Concord Hospital and along the Kokoda Track walkway to Rhodes. We recross Parramatta River to Meadowbank via the John Whitton Bridge (the old rail bridge). Walkers wishing to complete the circuit can add a 2km walk to the Kissing Point Ferry. Slippery tracks if wet, steps. Location: Parramatta River Map: Parramatta River Limit: 14. View

11 Jan, Tue 9:30AM				Flying Fox & Cooks Nose (#360)
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley.  The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout, a wonderful lunch spot.  On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views. Hazards: Rough track often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout. Limit: 20. View

11 Jan, Tue 9:31AM				Neighbourhood Walk No 37: Thornleigh to Eastwood
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ewan C.
Walk from Thornleigh to Eastwood via Thornleigh Park, The Great North Walk and Terry Creek Track. Optional Korean Lunch. Creek crossing...may get wet feet. T:  View

12 Jan, Wed 9:34AM				Blackheath Curcuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	700m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Updated Details) Paul Lynch Joint Leader. Circuit from Blackheath Station, via Porters Pass, Colliers Causeway, upper track through Fort Rock, Centennial Pass and Walls Ledge Track. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

12 Jan, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

14-16 Jan, Fri (02:00AM)-Sun (17:13PM)				Easy Pack Walk and Base Camp
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
A three day, two night camp near a fabulous pool in Erskine Creek at the junction with Lincoln/Monkey Ropes Creek. Great swimming and stay two nights at a nice campsite. Plenty of options for a part-day walk along Erskine Creek to other swimming holes. Entry and return will be a short, but rough, walk via Monkey Ropes Creek and a newish track to the Nepean Lookout road. This is a perfect way to spend a long summer weekend. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 15. View

14 Jan, Fri 9:00AM				North Hazelbrook Wander
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Wander trails in North Hazelbrook. Not the usual waterfall circuit. Mostly road and firetrail walking. Steep sections with loose, slippery surfaces expected. Possibly some off track. Creek crossings. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 12. View

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