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2 Aug, Mon 9:29AM Glen Rosa
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  250m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) Walk footpath and fire trail to the Three Brothers. Visit the place where a flying fox was used to bring produce up from Megalong Valley. Then follow the old Glen Rosa Track. Very rough old track. At some sections, exposure may be felt. Scrambling and wet sections encountered.
Location: Medlow Bath
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

3 Aug, Tue 9:30AM Long Pt Shoalhaven Gorge
Grade:4/6 Length 14km  500m Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFast pace | A trip where the leaders will set a fast pace.(Nearly fully booked) We descend 500m down the well walked Long Point trail to the Shoalhaven River. We then check out McCallums river crossing before returning the same way. Hazards: Off track walking, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions.
Location: Morton NP Limit: 10. View

3 Aug, Tue 9:30AM Old Argyle Rd
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  425m Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) This is a circuit walk along Old Argyle Road into Penrose State Forest.  Circle back through the forest crossing the upper reaches of Paddy’s River to return to Old Argyle Road. Hazards: Rough track, creek crossings need sandals or alternative footwear.
Location: Bundanoon
Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

6 Aug, Fri Above the Flying Carpet
Grade:5/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Park at GR 415 150 on Glowworm Tunnel Road. Walk north east, initially on the old firetrail to spot heights 1004 and 1002. Turn north, then east and make our way to the cliff edge at about GR 397 160. From here, commence exploration of this dissected terrain going south. There is much to see and do before we reach the point GR 410 144 above the Flying Carpet. This is likely to be two walks. About 8 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Gardens of Stone NP and Wollemi NP
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

6 Aug, Fri 8:00AM Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Grade:1/6 Length 5km  10m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) After walking the foreshores for a few hours we will then visit the Australian Maritime Museum to enjoy the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Join us there for lunch before then spending the afternoon looking at some of the other maritime exhibits!
Location: Ultimo Limit: 12. View

7 Aug, Sat 8:27AM Boxvale Track – 40 Foot Falls Track – Mt Alexandria Track
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  450m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) The Boxvale Track follows the formation of a historic railway line which makes its way through cuttings, along embankments and through a 84-metre long tunnel on the way to a fabulous lookout above the Nattai River. We will also follow the 40 Foot Track down to the river on the return leg and then back over Mt Alexandra to the finish. Track steep in places.
Location: Sounthern Highlands Limit: 15. View

9 Aug, Mon 8:25AM Duck Hole to Sand Hole
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  270m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) Walk to Station St and descend to Duck Hole. Cross over Glenbrook Creek beyond Kanuka Brook and make way down to the Sand Hole. Exit here and follow trail back to Station St and on to Glenbrook. Cross Glenbrook Creek a couple of times. Steep but interesting climb up from Sand Hole. Walking beside Glenbrook Creek is rough going at times.
Location: Glenbrook
Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 16. View

9 Aug, Mon 8:25AM Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  350m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) From the station to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return via Link Track to Campfire Creek. Creek areas can be slippery.
Location: Glenbrook
Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 16. View

10 Aug, Tue 9:30AM Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls
Grade:3/6 Length 17km  306m Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) The walk follows the Budderoo Fire Trail for 6kms to a locked gate on the right.  Through the gate is a relatively unused fire trail which deteriorates to a single track leading to Gerringong Creek.  Follow the creek along to the falls. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Budderoo NP
Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

11 Aug, Wed 11:30AM Walkers lunch
Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Catch up and social lunch at O'Donoghues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. View

14-16 Aug, Sat-Mon Deanes and Rocky Creek Junction Adventure
Grade:6/6 Length 24km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Full-pack walk from Newnes into a camp near the junction of Deanes and Rocky Creeks, then explore with the day pack. The plan for each day is to be advised. About 8 km every day. This promises to be a wild and spectacular adventure. Expect plenty of challenges and amazing scenery. Scrambling and exposure. Mostly exploratory.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mount Morgan 89311S and Ben Bullen 89314S View

14 Aug, Sat 7:58AM Pantoneys crown via the Capertee Valley
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  450m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Pantoneys Crown, the easy way! Yes, we will access this impressive mesa via a property in Capertee Valley which is the quickest way to the top via the most direct route, allowing us more time to look around and enjoy this wonderful place. Rock scrambling and off-track walking.
Location: Gardens of Stone NP Limit: 12. View

16 Aug, Mon 8:55AM Wilson Glen
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  350m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Explore various fire trails and tracks into and out of the Glen. Quality of track varies. Some off-track is a possibility.
Location: Woodford
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

17 Aug, Tue 9:30AM Ahearn’s Lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  350m Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Ahearn's lookout is found by following the beginning of Starlight's Track.  Take a left fork leading to Rocky Waterholes Lookout and just past this junction look for a right turn which meanders along the ridge to Ahearn's lookout.  This gives views over the Nattai with Mt Jellore easily identified.  Return by the same route. Hazards: Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs.
Location: Nattai NP
Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

19 Aug, Thu Malabar Circuit via Maroubra
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
Sue W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Coastal walk via Bora and Magic Points along on which will be found epic sandstone cliffs, seasonal whale watching opportunities and swimming spots. Return is via the Western Escarpment track through native heath with coastal views, birdlife and wildflowers. Medium pace.
Many steps and some rocky sections on tracks which have been somewhat eroded with recent rain.
Location: Malabar Headland NP Limit: 12. View

19 Aug, Thu Sphinx, Warrimoo and Bobbin Head Tracks
Grade:2/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Sue W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.(DRAFT - do not publish yet)
Loops around Cowan Creek.
* It is mandatory to book.
* Hazards include viruses.
Bad weather
Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Limit: 10. View

20 Aug, Fri Ravines of Kangaroo Creek
Grade:5/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Park the cars at GR 332 062, near spot height 1110. Walk north north west, then west to GR 323 070, near spot height 1066. Continue underneath the cliff line and explore the multiple ravines of Kangaroo Creek, going south, until about GR 330 062. Re-connect with the vehicles. About 8 km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Newnes SF
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

21 Aug, Sat 8:57AM Old Baldy and Skywalker Traverse
Grade:5/6 Length 7km  500m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) High above the Newnes Campground is Old Baldy, a massive set of cliffs named by rock climbers and within its rocky face is the Skywalker Traverse, along a series of ledges and overhangs. This is a great walk and not that difficult although it does entail some scrambling, mainly off-track walking, but certainly worth it. Rock scrambling.
Location: Gardens of Stone NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S View

21 Aug, Sat 9:30AM Waterfall to Wattamolla
Grade:3/6 Length 18km  300m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) Waterfall Station - Couranga Track - Wallumarra Track - Curra Moors Track - Coast Track - Wattamolla. A great one way walk across Royal with a variety of vegetation and scenery. Not too long either. Car shuffle involved. Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 15. View

22 Aug, Sun Royal NP West to East
Grade:3/6 Length 18km  400m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to COVID stay at home orders) West to east traverse of the Royal – Loftus, Audley, Winifred Falls, Anice Falls, Maianbar, Cabbage Tree Basin, Bonnie Vale, Bundeena. Return by ferry and train. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers – combined limit applies.
Location: Royal NP
Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 12. View

24 Aug, Tue 9:30AM Kangaroo River Fire Trail
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The Kangaroo River Fire Trail leads from Tallowa Dam Road down to Lake Yarrunga.  The fire trail winds through forest with beautiful ferns, orchids and interesting rock formations to a lovely lunch place on the banks of Lake Yarrunga.  Return by the same route. Hazards: Rough, steep fire trail and fallen trees.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 20. View

28 Aug, Sat Burramoko Head
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  350m Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longRidgewell Road – Burramoko Ridge – Baltzer Lookout – Burramoko Ridge – Crayfish Creek – Burra Korain Ridge – Ridgewell Road. Fabulous views from Burramoko Head and a nice off-track walk to Crayfish Ck and Burra Korain Ridge. The downside is the road walking. Graded a 4 due to the off-track section. Fire trail, track, off-track with mild scrub, easy creek crossing.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 12. View

28 Aug, Sat 10:00AM Griffiths Loop plus Cooks Nose
Grade:2/6 Length 13km  50m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Griffiths Loop picnic area - side trip to Cooks Nose - Natural Stone Bridge - loop track back to picnic area. All on tracks. A nice walk through heathland and forest with exceptional views at times. Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Barren Grounds NR
Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15. View

30 Aug, Mon 9:00AM Blue Gum grotto to Springwood
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  320m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk to Blue Gum grotto, then up to Springwood ridge. Skirt St Columbas School up to Hawkesbury Road. Track down to Birdwood gully and Springwood creek finishing at Springwood station. Mostly tracks. Walk resubmitted from 28 June cancellation, please rebook. Rough uneven, slippery. Observe Covid regulations.
Location: North Springwood
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

31 Aug, Tue 9:30AM The Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  450m Southern Highlands Branch
Pamela W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Hazards: Rough tracks, creek crossings and some steep sections.
Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

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