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1 Feb, Tue 9:00AM			Belrose to Narrabeen
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
(Updated Details) We start from Morgan Road, Belrose and follow Deep Creek past Moon Rock to finish at Narrabeen. The track follows firetrails and eroded bush tracks, waterfalls, creek crossings and varied flora. A significant first nations engravings site, Moon Rock, is encountered along the way. Steep and slippery sections View

1 Feb, Tue 9:30AM			Bundanoon – 3x short walks #600
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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. Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 30. View

2 Feb, Wed 9:00AM			Glenbrook Walk
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk from Glenbrook Station and return to Blue Pool and Tunnel View Lookout. Bushtracks and road walking. Fully vaccinated people only. Some steep and slippery sections. Location: Lower Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

2 Feb, Wed 9:30AM			Medlow Bath to Wentworth Falls (Bruces Walk)
Grade:3/6	Length	15km	460m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Medlow Bath Station walk through Medlow Airstrip Trail to Bruces Walk and then passing Gace's Glen, Ross Dell Falls, to Mount Hay Powerline Access Track, Evans Street and Blaxland Road finishing at Wentworth Falls Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

2 Feb, Wed 7:00AM			World Wetlands Day photographic excursion
Grade:2/6	Length	3km	10m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
It's World Wetlands Day and time to not just visit a wetland but to photograph the birds within it. Location: Bicentennial Park Limit: 12. View

3 Feb, Thu			Balls Head and Berry Island
Passes through 2 LGA's. North Sydney Council Lane Cove Municipal Council
Grade:2/6	Length	6.5km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
From Wollstonecraft down Berrys Creek, around Berry Island Reserve, on to Balls Head, the BP Site Reserve and ending at Waverton station. The conversion of ex industrial sites to parks provides much needed open space, harbour edge views and breezes. Hazards include current viruses, some rough steps and tracks. Map of walk. Limit: 8. View

4 Feb, Fri 10:00AM			Bridges Series No 4: 11 bridges
Grade:2/6	Length	7.5km	90m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Beginning from Lewisham station, we will view several generations of railway bridges and road bridges, and walk across a number of footbridges. including a couple of little known footbridges in the Callan Park precinct. We will finish in Rozelle, with many options for lunch - pub, pizza, Thai, etc. There's plenty of shade if it's hot weather. Train from Central at 9:42 arrives Lewisham 9:55. Meet on the south side of the station, at the corner of Railway Terrace and Victoria Street. Limit: 16. View

5 Feb, Sat 8:00AM			Deep Pass Canyon
Grade:3/6	Length	6km	120m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the easiest canyons to visit and enjoy is Deep Pass Canyon which is more of a walk than a serious canyon as there are no abseils and no compulsary swims but there are plenty of swimming holes to cool off in,on a hot Summers Day.So bring your cossies and come along and enjoy yourself in the cooling waters of Nayook creek. rock scrambling Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N View

5 Feb, Sat 8:15AM	Lord Howe Island Trip – Expressions of Interest
		Branch
35308
Advance Notice - Calling for expressions of interest re trip to Lord Howe Island from 5 - 12 February 2022 lead by Joe Pike & Jill Hawkes. These trips have been run biennially for many years and have always booked out, so please register your interest as early as possible to receive the information sheet. There is no obligation at this stage and places will be offered to the earliest callers later. View

5 Feb, Sat 8:00AM	Mt Kembla Ring Trail
Grade:2/6		Illawarra Branch
Jenae J.
(Date Changed) This is a beautiful walk taking in the gorgeous bush around the Mt Kembla area. The walk can be a little steep in sections so ideally, some average fitness will assist. The walk enjoys a lush cabbage tree palm forest and explores historic mining sites around the Mt Kembla area, including a stop in the Windy Gully cemetery. The walk is quite long and does have some hills, but is not overly strenuous. The preference is for adults, but if you want to bring older children over 10yo who are adept at bushwalking it's fine to bring them. This is about a 3hr walk allowing plenty of time to take in the bush, take some photos, meet some new people and enjoy the sights. Snakes and slippery sections. View

5 Feb, Sat 7:08AM			Waterfall – Wattamolla
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	18km	300m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Waterfall Station - Couranga Track - Wallumarra Track - Curra Moors Track - Coast Track - Wattamolla A great one-way walk starting at the railway station and finishing near the ocean. Forest, heath land and interesting scenery along the way. Joint walk with Bush Club Location: Royal National Park Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 15. View

6 Feb, Sun 10:32AM			Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 3
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
We walk The Great Blue Mountains Trail from Medlow Bath to Katoomba. Highlights: Norths Lookout, Therabulat Lookout, Six Foot Track, Cliff Walk, the Explorers Tree, beautiful forests and views. On the way to Katoomba, we'll also walk the old Catalina Raceway and Walford Lake track. We'll also see the Aboriginal Display Track. If you fancy chocolates, a visit to Blue Mts Chocolate Co, 176 Lurline St is highly recommended. Steep and slipppery sections. Steep and slippery sections. Goretex boots an advantage.Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 12. View

6 Feb, Sun 9:00AM			The Great North Walk Section 6 : Mt Kuringgai to Berowra
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This would be the shortest section of the Great North Walk...take a breather in summer.. We walk from Mt Kuringgai to Berowra via Berowra Creek. Nice wild flowers and mushrooms. Steep and slippery sections Map: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 15. View

7 Feb, Mon 9:00AM			Coastal photography
Grade:2/6	Length	2km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Morning down on the coast in Royal National Park is the perfect place to test your photographic skills. Let's aim to then produce a celebratory "book" of our images for other NPA members, highlighting the many stunning ways to be in nature. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

7 Feb, Mon 10:00AM			Malabar Headland
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	80m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk starts at Pioneer Park in Malabar. It takes board walks north through some wonderfully regenerated coastal scrub to reach the southern end of Maroubra beach. From there the Boora Point track leads south along sandstone clifftops, providing spectacular views for which the Malabar Headland is known. If the weather is hot we will stop for a quick swim at Malabar beach (or in the shade of the trees) before finishing back at Pioneer Park. This is a circular walk. Clifftops. Location: Malabar Headland NP Map: Malabar Headland National Park Limit: 14. View

7 Feb, Mon 9:22AM			Prince Henry Cliff Walk
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Katoomba Cascades. Follow Cliff Walk past Echo Point and Three Sisters to exit at Merriwa Street. Walk back to Katoomba Station. Quite a few steps to ascend approaching Echo Point. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

8 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
Paul O
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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

8 Feb, Tue 8:30AM			Kayak Kangaroo R. – Bendeela towards Hampton Bridge #K100
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	1m	Southern Highlands Branch
Pamela W.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Bring your own kayak or rent. Book kayaks with Pamela 0458606646 by 4th February. From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:30am 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 carpool 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 is $45 (TBC) 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. Hazards: Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Location: Lake Yarrunga and Kangaroo Valley Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

9 Feb, Wed 9:30AM			Dee Why to North Narrabeen
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Beach walking from Dee Why Surf Club to North Narrabeen. Some rock walking possibly around Long Reef. Location: Northern Beaches Limit: 15. View

9 Feb, Wed 9:05AM			Lawson to Hazelbrook via Amphitheatre Falls and Blue Mountain
Grade:4/6	Length	16km	600m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Updated Details) Walk from Lawson to Hazelbrook via Amphitheatre Falls and Blue Mountain. Walking the Empire Pass Track and passing the waterfalls of North Lawson. From Frederica Falls take North Lawson Trail and join Lawson Swamp Track. Then walk North Lawson Fire trail to Amphitheatre Falls. Include Blue Mountain on return. Hazards include creek crossings and slippery surfaces. Location: Lawson Limit: 15. View

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

10 Feb, Thu 9:00AM			Exploratory walk
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) An exploratory walk for a limited number of experienced walkers only. Tracks between Woodford and Springwood. Rough, creeks, downs and ups Limit: 5. View

11 Feb, Fri 10:00AM			Lunar lanterns, Sculpture Walk and Hidden Laneway Art
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
To celebrate 2022 lunar year, over 20 Lunar lanterns and banners are installed in the city. Lanterns are ideally viewed in the dark. However, to avoid the crowd, we will visit them during the day. These are bigger than life size animal lanterns and are still spectacular to see. We will also add sculptures and other landmarks. As we are in the city, there are many exits to tempt us to cut short the walk. It is a condition to complete the whole walk ( 10 km and 350m elevation) if you were to RSVP to this walk. Although there are many places to eat, in view of the current Covid conditions, it is best to bring morning tea and lunch to sustain us. View

11 Feb, Fri 9:00AM			Neigbourhood Walks No 35 : Cascades
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	240m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Cancelled) Leader: Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.comTrain to Gordon and bus Mona Vale Road/Mawson Street (stops before Mawson Street, after Sydney Grammar School). Cross Mona Vale Road at lights, Hassell Park shops (cafes and toilet, ask for key), also known as St Ives Plaza. We then walk down steps at the back of the shopping centre, down cul de sac Brandon, left into Roma Road, right into Whitehaven Street and left into Linigen Place. Tracks - Treeloppers, Bare Creek, Cascades go and see that area, and have BYO lunch, Cascades track and can then take Upper Cambourne and come out Cambourne and walk back to start or continue up Cascades which comes out at junction of Cambourne/Acron/Douglas (toilet there) and then walk up Douglas to Mona Vale Road for bus back to Gordon. Steep and slippery tracks View

12 Feb, Sat			Bulli to Towradgi
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Bulli to Towradgi via Sandon Point Beach, Waniora Point, Flat Rock, Woonona Beach, Bellambi Harbour and Lagoon and Corrimal Beach. Moderate pace. Ocean views, mostly flat, sand and reserve walking, mostly well-formed paths though a few very short uneven and possibly muddy sections which could be slippery after rain, some street walking. Wet feet possible. A leisurely morning tea at Woonona Rock Pool with the options of swimming, exploring the rock platform or paddling in the ocean. Possible sighting of stingrays at Bellambi Harbour. Last time we saw one huge stingray. Lunch at Towradgi Rock Pool with the option of swimming. Bus or walk to train station after lunch. Limit: 12. View

12 Feb, Sat 5:42AM			Howling Arch, the Pool of Diana and the Pool of Aphrodite
Grade:5/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be protected, now. Drive to approximately GR 468 058 on the Deep Pass Trail. Head down a spur and visit Howling Arch, an amazing natural feature. Enter Dingo Creek and progress downstream for about 1.3km, visiting the scenic Pool of Diana on the way, continue underneath high cliffs to GR 476 048, the start of a north, north west trending ravine. Follow the ravine up, visiting the spectacular Pool of Aphrodite along the way, to eventually reconnect with the trail and the vehicles. About 6km. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

12 Feb, Sat 8:30AM			Tahmoor Gorge and Mermaids Pool circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Date Changed) ALL INTENDING WALKERS MUST BE DOUBLE VACCINATED AND BE ABLE TO PRODUCE YOUR DIGITAL CERTIFICATE UPON REQUEST. The Tahmoor Gorge circuit follows the very scenic Bargo River and includes the extremely beautiful Mermaid pools and a myriad of cascades and lesser waterfalls along the way. There is a high cliff line track too and we will follow both on this circuit. A walk not to missed especially as the spring flowers should be out in profusion. Rock hopping and some scrambling. Map: Picton 90294S and Bargo 90293 View

13 Feb, Sun 8:53AM			Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 9
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
This is a historic walk http://heritagedrive.com.au/project/history-walk-faulconbridge-steam-saw-mill-site/. We walk from Linden to Faulconbridge. Visit an Aboriginal site and the historic sawmill, and a few rocky vantage points, which offered spectacular views of the valley. The track to the creek is steep and involves some rock scrambling but it is adorned with wildflowers of various colours, overhangs and caves. Unfortunately this walk involves 4 km of street walking. Creek crossings, steep and slippery sections. Steep and slipppery sections. 5 creek crossings, narrow, rocky and wet paths. Long sleeve shirts and trousers recommended. Gortex boots an advantage. Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on. Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 12. View

13-17 Feb, Sun (12:04PM)-Thu (14:00PM)	Narooma
		Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Short walks around Narooma Steep and slippery sections View

14 Feb, Mon 9:00AM			Bonnie Vale
Grade:1/6	Length	2km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This is going to be a series of visits to inspect the various precincts within Royal NP where works are either completed or near completion. SSB Executive members will be present but any members are welcome. Note it is not a long walk from point A to point B. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

14 Feb, Mon 8:51AM			Linden – kangaroo carving – Springwood
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	280m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Linden Station to Martin Place. Very narrow along the railway side and steep down. Walk Sassafras Fire trail. Seek kangaroo carving. Descend to Glenbrook creek. Up Bee Farm Road returning to Springwood. Email prefered with walk date in the subject title. Steep narrow sections. Limit: 15. View

14 Feb, Mon 10:00AM			Malabar to La Perouse
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Starting at Pioneer Park, Malabar, this walk follows the coast south from Malabar Beach to the entrance of Botany Bay at La Perouse. It passes spectacular cliffs, headlands and beaches typical of Sydney’s ocean coastline as well as golf courses and historical sites. At the end of the walk the bus from La Perouse to the city passes Pioneer Park. Hazards:Golf balls. Location: Botany Bay NP Map: Botany Bay 91303S Limit: 14. View

14 Feb, Mon			Ravines and Spurs North of Itchenstoke Creek
Grade:6/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park one car at GR 701 951 and another one at GR 709 954 on D’Arcy Trail. From the second car, descend a south east trending spur to a lookout point at the end, then continue down to a gully to the south. Walk up the gully, then make our way to a tributary, visiting waterfalls and caves along the way. Descend towards Tootie Creek and enter its tributary at GR 713 944. Climb up all the way to D’Arcy Trail and the first car. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

15 Feb, Tue 9:30AM			Drawing Room Rocks #100
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	4km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast. The track is steep but is well worth the effort. Return via Mt Cambewarra Tea Rooms. Hazards: Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs Location: Barren Grounds NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S View

15 Feb, Tue 9:31AM			Hornsby to Thornleigh via The Jungo.
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
From Hornsby we go down Heritage Steps and around Joe's Mountain to Thornleigh. Steep and slippery sections View

16 Feb, Wed 10:00AM			Bundeena to Marley
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Michael B.
A pleasant coastal walk from Bundeena to Marley and return. Some street walking and some rock hopping. Beautiful ocean views. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 15. View

16 Feb, Wed			Hat Hill Canyon
Grade:5/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
No abseils but plenty of rock hopping and scrambling. A few short swims, so you need to be a competent swimmer. Meet at Hat Hill car park on Hat Hill Road and drive some cars to the track in Godson Ave. Follow the track down to Hat Hill Creek. Put on wetsuits. Continue downstream to where Hat Hill Creek plunges into the Grose. Retrace upstream to the exit point. Change into dry clothes for the walk out. If we have time, we will visit the Aboriginal engravings and grinding grooves near the car park. Drive to the start of the walk to collect vehicles. Helmets are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Wetsuit or thermals depending on how you handle cold water. We will be in and out of the creek most of the day. About 8 km. Canyon Grade 2. Bushwalk Grade 5. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

16 Feb, Wed 9:25AM			Katoomba Falls circuit via Furber’s Stairs and Three Sisters
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	450m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Katoomba falls circuit via Furber’s Stairs, Scenic Walkway, Federal Pass, Giant’s Stairs and Three Sisters. Covering parts of classic Blue Mountains walking tracks; Federal Pass, Three Sisters Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk. This walk starts at Katoomba Falls and descends via Furber's Stairs to join Federal Pass Track. Walking a circuit of the Scenic Railway boardwalk to look for the resident lyrebirds before proceeding along Federal Pass to the junction with Dardanelles Pass and the base of the Giant Stairway. Continuing up to the Three Sisters (Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo) via the stairs, then enjoy the views as we return to Katoomba Falls via the clifftop walk. Suitable for beginner walker looking to challenge themselves on the Giant Stairway (998 steps). Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

18 Feb, Fri 9:01AM			The Colour walks series 14: Seven Australians and Swain Gardens
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
This is a short summer walk to explore hidden secret gardens. We walk from Lindfield Station and cover part of the Two Creeks Track to The Seven Australians Park and Swain Gardens. Or what is often referred to as Sydney’s Secret Garden. We’ve seen a LOT of gardens in our day. But none even compare to this extravagant, leafy green wilderness, spanning over three hectares. If we had to guess how Alice felt when she fell down the rabbit hole, we’d say that it’s is a pretty similar experience as you walk down the long driveway into what can only be described as a Wonderland. The walk will finish at Kilara Station. View

19 Feb, Sat 8:02AM			Pisgah rock~Erskine creek and return
Grade:3/6	Length	6km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
from the lofty heights of Pisgah Rock we walk down to the junction of Linclon and Erskine creek where will set up a temporary camp from which to explore and enjoy the nearby pools and cascades via swimming or liloing before returning to the cars via the well formed track. A day for hedonists and lovers of all things liquid. rock hopping Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Penrith 90303N View

20 Feb, Sun 9:37AM			Crossing the Blue mountains section 6
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk from Wentworth Falls to Lawson. Wildflowers, waterfalls, caves, gum forests, sassafras’s forests, birdlife and majestic views. This walk is not for you if you don’t like creek crossings (5), steep climbs and vertical ladders (4). Steep and slippery sections, slides and rock scrambling. Limit: 12. View

20 Feb, Sun 5:50AM	Skull Rock, Lace Wall, Alabaster Cave and Striped Wall
Grade:5/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk 1: Park at GR 722 965 on D’Arcy Trail and descend south west into a gully. Visit Skull Rock and walk up a tributary gully for a few hundred metres, then back down to another creek at GR 722 962. Continue down the creek, then turn west up the bigger gully. Ascend back to the trail. Walk 2: Park at GR 737 996 on D’Arcy Trail and descend west into a gully; follow it for about 800 m, then walk up the creek to the south. Visit Lace Wall, Alabaster Cave, then Striped Wall, before reconnecting with the vehicles. Partly exploratory. About 6 km (both walks). Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

20 Feb, Sun 9:01AM			The Great North Walk Section 7 : Berowra to Cowan
Grade:4/6	Length	15km	600m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
We walk from Berowra to Cowan. Undulating and rocky terrain. You will be rewarded by Flowers and flowers, trees of all shapes, birds, and views. Wildflowers of all colour to bid you farewell in the last km. Rocky and steep Map: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 15. View

21 Feb, Mon 9:20AM			7 Points of Balmain
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	120m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk around the Balmain peninsula takes you to many different points and parks which provide a variety of views across the Harbour, including Ballast Point, Birchgrove Park, Elkington Park, and the foreshore of East Balmain; it also considers the industrial history of the area. The route takes roads and alleyways, park paths and several sets of steps. Hazards: steps. Map: balmain Limit: 14. View

21 Feb, Mon 9:34AM			Colliers Causeway
Grade:4/6	Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Centennial Glen, Walls Ledge, Colliers Causeway, Porters Pass and Fort Rock. Old tracks, creek crossings, scrambling, muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba Limit: 16. View

22 Feb, Tue 9:30AM			Gunrock Creek FT to Bundanoon Ck #640
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Gunrock Creek Fire Trail meanders through forest to Gunrock Creek. Views of the falls are possible with a little scrambling. A lovely lunch spot overlooks Bundanoon Creek. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Meryla SF Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 25. View

23 Feb, Wed 10:15AM			Watsons Bay to Coogee
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	100m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Great coastal walk with wonderful views. Some steps. Opportunity to swim, and there are also opportunities to stop earlier than Coogee. Limit: 15. View

24 Feb, Thu 6:30PM	Film – Where The Water Starts
		Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
We’re pleased to be able to host a screening of ‘Where the Water Starts’ at the Gala Cinema Warrawong on Thursday February 24 at 6:30pm. This is a beautiful film about Kosciuszko National Park made by Mandy King and Fabio Cavadini. It focuses on the Aboriginal ranger Richard Swain and the cultural significance of the park. It also covers some of the terrible threats: the Black Summer fires, feral horses and lack of proper government care. The filmmakers and possibly one of the people featured in the film will attend the screening to chat with us. This date may seem a long way off but the arrangement between the distributor and the cinema is that we need to sell 46 seats in advance to secure the screening. The earlier we can do this the better, so please go to the website and buy some tickets. Follow the instructions in the link below to register with Fanforce films first. Tickets are $20 plus a small booking fee. FanForce \| Where The Water Starts Gala Cinemas Warrawong (fan-force.com) Location: Gala Cinema Warrawong View

24 Feb, Thu 10:00AM			Middle Head
Fully inside Mosman Municipal Council
Grade:2/6	Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
(Date Changed) Explore Middle Head Fort's historical military complex and continue down to Balmoral. Middle Head brochure. Map of walk. Limit: 10. View

25 Feb, Fri 10:00AM			Flat Rock Beach CANCELLED
Fully inside Northern Beaches Council
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	320m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Cancelled) RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. An out and back walk to Flat Rock Beach via Natural Bridge and the historic magazine buildings on Bantry Bay. Meet at corner of Warringah Road and Currie Road at 09:30. Suitable for walkers who wish to drive to the walk and those using public transport. Steep and slippery sections. Social distancing, Hand sanitizer, masks Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 16. View

25 Feb, Fri 7:53AM			Linden to Springwood via Glenbrook Creek
Grade:5/6	Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Exploratory. Follow marked track to see if it gets to Glenbrook Creek. If not we will look to follow a nearby spur down. If successful follow Glenbrook Creek downsteam to junction with Sassafras Creek. Possible swim here if time allows. Then take Wiggins Track to Springwood. Could be walking for 8 hours. Bring extra food and water. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 6. View

26 Feb, Sat			Dee Why Lagoon to Collaroy
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Dee Why to Collaroy via Dee Why Lagoon, Long Reef Aquatic Reserve, Fisherman’s Beach, Collaroy Rock Baths. Ocean and golf course views, option of swimming at Collaroy Rock Baths, option of extending to Narrabeen via Narrabeen Lagoon. Mostly well-formed paths. Sand walking, hopefully mostly hard sand, some uneven surfaces which may be slippery, hopefully not wet feet but possible. Ups and downs, one very steep incline near the start of the walk, steps. Moderate pace. Limit: 12. View

27 Feb, Sun 8:30AM			Porters pass~centennial glen circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is a delightful walk taking in many scenic points of view,waterfalls and grottos and some superb overhangs and rock formations. The track will be slippery in parts. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

28 Feb - 4 Mar, Mon-Fri	Depot Beach camp and walks
Grade:4/6		Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
(Fully Booked) A week of camping and bushwalking on the south coast. Heavy rain, leaches. soggy tracks Location: Depot Beach Limit: 20. View

28 Feb, Mon 9:18AM			Leura to Federal Pass
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	640m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Leura Cascades, Marguerite Cascades, Federal Pass, Furber Steps then to Katoomba Station. Well tracked but lots of steps. Location: Leura Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

28 Feb, Mon 10:00AM			Manly to Dee Why Beach
Fully inside Northern Beaches Council
Grade:2/6	Length	9km	167m	Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Walking from Manly Wharf to Dee Why past some stunning coastal scenery while being cooled by beautiful sea breezes. There is the promenade, beaches and bush to walk through. Sophie is leading this walk on behalf of John H and Renate W. Booking essential. Please give your mobile, emergency contact and NPA membership numbers. There are many steps in places, some street and beach walking and possible slippery rocks. Location: Northern Beaches Sydney Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 14. View

28 Feb, Mon 10:00AM			Manly to Dee Why Beach
	Length	9km	167m	Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Walking from Manly Wharf to Dee Why past some stunning coastal scenery while being cooled by beautiful sea breezes. There is the promenade, beaches and bush to walk through. Sophie is leading this walk on behalf of John and Renate. Booking essential. Please give your mobile, emergency contact and NPA membership numbers. There are many steps in places, some street and beach walking and possible slippery rocks. Location: Northern Beaches Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 14. View

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