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1 Apr, Sat 12:30AM			Suspended Barbican Traverse
Grade:5/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
This unique area, part of the Gardens of Stone region, has an active coal mine underneath it. Find out why it must be better protected for future generations. Park cars on the Genowlan Mountain Trail, walk to Genowlan Trig. From there, head south east to the cliff line and follow it north east. Descend at around GR 265 319 below the cliffs, then traverse south west and enter Suspended Barbican from the northeastern side. Walk through Suspended Barbican, descend on the southwestern side and climb through Ultimate Chute to regain the cliff tops. From here, walk back to the cars. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S View

1 Apr, Sat 8:00AM			The caves of Carne Creek and Pyramid Rocks
Grade:5/6	Length	6km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Above Carne Creek are a series of spectacular caves, Weather, Rain, Gemini, Micheangelo and Twin Arch to name a few, and they are all worth visiting. Below these via the aptly named Miracle Slot are outcrops of superb pagodas, the Pyramid Rocks also worth exploring. This isn't a long trip distance wise but it will excite and delight you! Rock scrambling and off-track. I've had this walk on the program on 2 previous occasions and I was thwarted both times in doing this trip because the Glowworm Tunnel Road was closed. I'm hopeing that this will be 3rd time lucky! Off-track walking and rock scrambling. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 15. View

2 Apr, Sun 8:00AM			Batemans Bay – Corrigans Beach to Lilli Pilli Beach
Grade:3/6	Length	10km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Stunning views as we walk the numerous beaches, bays and headlands of the southern side of Batemans Bay. Great views of Snapper Island and the Tollgate Islands. Includes a short car shuffle. This is part of the new Coastal Headlands Walking Trail. For an interactive map of the track Google “Batemans Bay Coastal Headlands Walking Trail”. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change View

3 Apr, Mon 9:00AM			La Perouse to Cape Banks
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A loop walk around the northern side to Botany Bay incorporating considerable historic items as well as coastal scenery. This walk is replaces the cancelled March 6th walk due to extreme heat. Location: Kamay Botany Bay National Park Limit: 12. View

3 Apr, Mon 9:06AM			Red Gum Park
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Explore Red Gum Park, Minnatonka Falls and South Bullaburra. Old track and infrastructure. Metal spikes a trip hazard on old wooden stairs. Wooden bridge has seen better days. Creek crossings. Steep loose sections. Overgrown track. Location: Bullaburra Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

3 Apr, Mon 9:15AM			Steps around the Spit
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk is for lovers of steps. It ascends and descends several flights of steps on both sides of Spit Bridge. The walk follows the beginning of the Spit to Manly route as far as Clontarf, then climbs steps to Balgowlah. It crosses to Seaforth to enjoy a breathtaking view of Spit Bridge before descending via steep steps to the Bridge. On the Beauty Point side of the Bridge the walk follows waterfront bush tracks to Quakers Bay before climbing and crossing Spit Road. It descends via sets of steps to Chinamans Beach and finally climbs up to bushland for an alternative view of Spit Bridge. Steep flights of steps. Location: Middle Harbour Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 14. View

4 Apr, Tue			Cliffs North West of Spot Height 634 m
Grade:5/6	Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
The walk starts at Bowen Hill. Walk north from there to Spot Height 634. Turn west and descend under cliffs at around GR 706 018. Follow the cliff line clockwise, exploring for caves and other features. Exit at GR 713 023 and walk back to the start of the walk. Exploratory. About 12 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View

4 Apr, Tue 9:30AM			Gibbergunyah Circuit (#030)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	330m	Southern Highlands Branch
Jerry
(Fully Booked) (Changed Leader) Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve is between Bowral and Mittagong. The walk takes in views of Mt Gibraltar (Highest point between Sydney and Canberra), Ninety Acre Hill Lookout and a track which winds through a beautiful fern gully. The track is sometimes overgrown and difficult to locate. Hazards: Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Gibbergunyah NR Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

5 Apr, Wed 9:00AM			Granite Falls and Rainforest Walk
Grade:3/6	Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
From car park walk to Granite Falls Lookout and return. Drive up to picnic area for the rainforest walk under the escarpment and up to Boyd Lookout. BYO refreshments for your preferred beverage and munchies under the trees back at the parking area. Grade 2/3: Easy/social. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. View

5 Apr, Wed 9:30AM			Rhodes to Concord West
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Easy level walk from Rhodes Station to Concord West via Wentworth Point, Archery Centre, Homebush Bay, Bicentennial Park and Waterview Lake. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Homebush Bay Limit: 15. View

6-10 Apr, Thu (08:42AM)-Mon (12:00PM)	Easter at MMB
Grade:5/6		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The Mugii Murum Ban SCA is an amazing area west of Lithgow which has largely avoided the crowds of other locations further east and so is a great place to escape the Easter hordes! Incredibly rugged and populated by more pagodas,slots and ravines and superlative viewing points than you can possibly imagine it will keep the adventurous bushwalker focused and delighted for as long as youre hearts desire. Accommodation will be in the very comfortable Royal Hotel for the 3 day walks in MMB. Rock scrambling and off-track sections with very few tracks. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S, Cullen Bullen 89313N, and Glen Alice 89314N View

6 Apr, Thu 9:00AM			The Alphabet series: “G”. Gordon to Fullers Bridge
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
Gordon to Fullers Bridge via Blackbutt creek, pipeline track, then GNW along Lane Cove River to Fullers Bridge. Bus return to Chatswood or North Ryde. View

8 Apr, Sat			Pink Star Cave and more
Grade:6/6	Length	12km	650m	Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Early start. The walk starts at GR 744 018 on D’Arcy Trail. Walk north, then north east on a ridge and descend into Blacksmiths Creek at GR 761 036. Climb north up the ridge to the cliff line and follow it around to Pink Star Cave. Descend to Blacksmiths Creek via a gully to the south. To make the ascent, take either a gully to the west, or Long Gully to the south east. Walk back to the start. Partly exploratory. About 12 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View

9 Apr, Sun 9:30AM			The Alphabet Series “Q”: Queenscliff to Manly Wharf
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	240m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Cancelled) NEW DATE TBA Meet outside Queenscliff surf club building. Walk to Manly Wharf via North Head. Visit Fairfax Lookout, Third Quarantine Cemetery, Little Manly Beach. Possible swim at Little Manly or Manly if it's a warm day. Limit: 16. View

10 Apr, Mon 8:31AM			Gladstone Pass – Lindemans Pass – Copeland Pass – Pool of Siloam
Grade:4/6	Length	9km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Come and experience some of the beautiful rainforested passes in the Blue Mountains, along with more waterfalls than you can imagine and spectacular views that money cant buy! Just the sort of walking tonic you need! Steep track in parts with roped sections of Gladstone Pass and Copeland Pass. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

10 Apr, Mon 9:03AM			Hazelbrook to Woodford Waterfalls
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	290m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Public Holiday timetable. From Hazelbrook Station walk down Oaklands Road. Horseshoe Falls, Oaklands Falls, Burgess Falls. Then Hazel Falls, Edith Falls, and Mabel Falls. Lovely steep up hill. Fire trail back towards Woodford. Small track down, then steeply up again (some scrambling) to Ridge Street. The walk ends at Woodford Station. Steep, rough, could be slippery and muddy. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

10 Apr, Mon 10:00AM			Turramurra to Epping
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk crosses the Lane Cove River valley from Turramurra to Epping. It starts from the ridge at Turramurra and heads west down to the Lane Cove River, crosses it at Browns Waterhole, then follows Terrys Creek upstream on the other side, finishing at Epping. It follows mostly shaded, well formed bush tracks and some roads. Creek crossings, slippery when wet. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: Lane Cove River Limit: 14. View

11 Apr, Tue 2:57AM	Cliffs North West of Spot Height 634 m
Grade:5/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Date Changed) The walk starts at Bowen Hill. Walk north from there to Spot Height 634. Turn west and descend under cliffs at around GR 706 018. Follow the cliff line clockwise, exploring for caves and other features. Exit at GR 713 023 and walk back to the start of the walk. Exploratory. About 12 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View

11 Apr, Tue 9:30AM			Les Lambert Lookout – (Near Belmore Falls) (#120)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mark P.
(Fully Booked) Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout. This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Hazards: Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent. Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

12 Apr, Wed 9:00AM			Cedar Hills Road Ramble
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Led by Penny & Barry Tomkinson. Little Forest walk along Cedar Hills road to Kilfeacle and return. Easy walk along well-made gravel through National Park and private bushland, crossing rivers occasionally. Leave from our farm by car at about 9:00 am and come back for morning tea/coffee after. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. View

12 Apr, Wed 6:31AM	Heritage Festival 2023: The Silent Voice of Architecture: Tom Wran
		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
This presentation will discuss Thomas Vallance Wran's significance in Australian art history and role of sculpture as architecture’s silent voice, inasmuch as ‘architecture is history’. Thomas Vallance Wran (1832- 1891) came to Rockhampton in 1870 as a selector and established himself in Balmain 2 years later. His sculptures can be seen on major Sydney monuments such as the General Post Office, The Great Synagogue, Annandale Creative Arts Centre and Founders Hall at Newington College. His last work is a coat of arms on Balmain Court House. We may take photographs of the speakers and the audience at this event. Read here for more details. Duration 1 hour Limit: 4. View

12 Apr, Wed 9:15AM			Hornsby to Thornleigh
Grade:3/6	Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk from Hornsby Station to Thornleigh via Fishponds and the Jungo. Route: Quarry Rd to Old Man’s Valley via historic steps. Joe’s Mountain to Fishponds (GNW) and Blue Gum Walk along Berowra Creek to the Jungo, then exit via Zig Zag creek to Thornleigh. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Berowra Valley NP Limit: 15. View

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

14 Apr, Fri 9:15AM
Grade:2/6	Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Contact Leader: Heather Lakiss directly by email: heatherlakiss@gmail.com Circular Quay to Jubilee Park (Glebe) This is a foreshore urban walk, via Barangaroo, Cockle Bay, Pyrmont Bay and Point Park, walking through the Fish Market area where you can view the building of the new Fish Market, Pyrmont Bridge by Wentworth Park, Blackwattle Bay and Park, which is reclaimed land dedicated as parkland, with some interesting history to read, buildings and relics of interest and onto Glebe Point - see the Moreton Bay Figs, Bicentennial Park to the light rail at Jubilee Park which takes us to Central Station. Mainly level walk. 10.5KM View

15 Apr, Sat 9:30AM			Domain – Royal Botanic Garden – Circular Quay
Grade:1/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Art and Memorial Walk. We will follow the Botanic Garden and Domain Art and Memorial Walk. Discover aromatic herbs as well as sculptures in the Herb Garden. Pause at the Police Wall, Morshead Fountain. Park walking with harbour views. Water available and drop out points. Meet leader 9:30 am at Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park on seats on the cathedral side of fountain. Bookings not required. No limit. Location: City of Sydney View

15 Apr, Sat 9:00AM			Rhodes, Cabarita, Mortlake Ferry
	Length	33km		Southern Sydney Branch
John K
A scenic and relaxed pace ride on cycle paths and cycle routes around the foreshore. Passing through historical properties, then cross over on the punt. Return to the start over John Whitton Bridge. There are train stations along the way if you prefer a shorter ride or getting tired. Unfortunately, riding an e-bike on this trip will mean that you are not covered under NPA club insurance; Bushwalking Australia is working to see if it can be covered for future trips. Mostly on cycle paths, but some road crossings with vehicle traffic. Be aware of other track users, debris /damage/uneven path, and possible mechanical failers. Limit: 10. View

16 Apr, Sun			Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 27 – Shellharbour to Kiama
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	170m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Updated Details) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Shellharbour (Junction) to Kiama mostly on the 'Kiama Coast Walk'. This section takes us on pathway over the Minnamurra River, see the spectacular river entrance, headlands, beaches and rock platforms to Kiama harbour and lighthouse. Those from Sydney take South Coast train departing Central 07:29, arriving Shellharbour Junction 09:34. Walk starts at Shellharbour Junction station and finishes at Kiama station. Part of the Great South Coast Walk (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Limit: 15. View

16 Apr, Sun			Ravine East of Bowen Hill
Grade:5/6	Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
The walk starts at Bowen Hill Trail, GR 703 977. Walk east then north on a ridge and descend into a gully at about GR 712 982. Continue down the watercourse and then clockwise around the cliffs till about GR 979 990. Climb to the ridge and walk back to the cars. Exploratory. About 11 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View

17 Apr, Mon 8:51AM			Linden to Springwood
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	240m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Lady Martin's Bath. NEW track down from Martin Place (no scrambling down steep hill). Sassafras Ridge fire trail. Find track to kangaroo rock carving. Down to creek. Then up Sassafras Track to Springwood station. NOTE if parking at Linden first and unfamiliar with the area contact me for directions. Linden is an isolated station, no shops etc. Steep, rough, could be slippery whether wet or dry leaves. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

17 Apr, Mon 9:20AM			Overlooking Sydney – Glenbrook to Lapstone
Grade:2/6	Length	12km	284m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This is a fairly gentle walk in the lower Blue Mountains that includes some great views over Sydney from Marges and Elizabeths Lookouts. Walking under the Highway near the RAAF Base we discover a disused railway tunnel and an old tramway, used to build the present railway line. We will follow the tramway to its end and see some more great views. Much, but not all the change in elevation on this walk is downhill. We finish at Lapstone Station. Booking essential. A few rough sections of track. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 16. View

18 Apr, Tue 9:30AM			Thirlmere Lakes to Ruins via Dry Lakes Rd and Radcliffs LO (#915)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) From Lake Couridjah car park we will head along Slades Rd and left into Dry Lakes Rd and follow this fire trail to the boundary of the NP. After backtracking a short distance we then traverse a new track through to Radcliffs lookout for lunch. After lunch it's a short backtrack to pick up a track down through a glen to the ruins of a farm house and then on to Lake Werri Berri where we make our way back to the cars. Hazards: Some rough track and unfenced cliffs. Location: Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 9029-4S Nattai 8929-1S Limit: 20. View

19 Apr, Wed 8:10PM			Cliffs and Ravines West of Spot Height 673 m
Grade:5/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
The walk starts at Bowen Hill Trail, GR 708 991. Walk to spot height 673 m, then north west and descend into a gully. Continue clockwise around the cliffs till about GR 702 005. Climb to the ridge and walk back to the start of the walk. Exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View

19 Apr, Wed 8:25AM			Glenbrook to Lapstone along Glenbrook Creek
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	325m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting from Glenbrook Station, walk to Douglas Smith Park, walk down Station St fire trail to Glenbrook Creek, walk alongside Glenbrook Creek to Blue Pool, along The Oaks Trail to the weir, along the creek to Jellybean Pool, continue alongside the creek to the Nepean River, then on the track alongside the Nepean River to Lapstone Station. Steep and slippery sections, several creek crossings. May get wet feet depending on water level in the creek. Limit: 15. View

19 Apr, Wed 10:00AM			Springwood Circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
A circuit walk from Springwood via Sassafras Gully Creek. Wonderful rock features, dense bushland and waterfalls. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

19 Apr, Wed 9:00AM			The Carriages, Little Forest Plateau
Grade:3/6	Length	8km		Milton Branch
Wendy
From the Little Forest carpark, head towards Rusden Head. The carriages is a new Wednesday walk and usually only enjoyed by Sunday walkers. A truly unusual overhang ( the less agile will need to just peek in from above!), and stunning views across the valley and back to waterfalls below Porters Creek Dam. BYO refreshments for your preferred beverage and munchies under the trees back at the parking area. Grade 2/3: Easy /social. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. View

20 Apr, Thu 9:00AM			Buxton Plateau return via Blue Gum Forest
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:5/6	Length	14km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
Jerry
(Fully Booked) Starting from Buxton Ave on the edge of Nattai NP, we follow a short distance on fire trails to pick up a track that leads us down to the W44 fire trail in the Blue Forest of Thirlmere Lakes NP. Head east on W44 to a locked gate and continue along W.E Middleton Drive until reaching a fire trail on our right and heading south. At the end of the fire trail is a lookout. From hear we pick out way off-track down the gully and head up the other side and make our way back to the starting point. Unfenced cliffs. Steep sections. Location: Nattai NP & Thirlmere Lakes NP Limit: 10. View

21 Apr, Fri 9:00AM			Bridge walk series: Fuller Bridge
Grade:2/6	Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
(Date Changed) Bookings open a fortnight before event. A loop walk from North Ryde Station. Walking the enchanting Lane Cove Valley Track, following the Lane Cove River, through Fairyland. A few water crossings and rough track surfaces in places. View

23 Apr, Sun 9:00AM			Secrets of St Georges Head
Grade:4/6	Length	15km		Milton Branch
Maureen & David C
We will mostly follow walk 28 in the book Best Walks of The Shoalhaven beginning on Steamers Track and, amongst other beautiful places, visit Kittys Beach, St Georges Head and Steamers Beach, returning via Blacks Waterhole. Grade: 3/4 Medium Walk. Essential to book by ringing Maureen. View

23 Apr, Sun 10:30AM			The resoulte beach loop and Barrenjoey loop
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Taking ferry to The Great Mackerel Beach, walk to West Head lookout via Resolute Beach. Return to The Great Mackerel Beach and take ferry to Palm Beach, walk to the Lighthouse in Barreyjoey and return. View

24 Apr, Mon 9:22PM			Castle Head
Grade:3/6	Length	17km	530m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk out along Narrowneck Trail to Castle Head. Great view to Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba and Jamison Limit: 20. View

24 Apr, Mon 9:45AM			Meadowbank to Cabarita via Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	60m	Sydney Branch
Ian B.
A perfect walk for ANZAC day Eve. We walk from Meadowbank Station, over the old railway bridge across the Parramatta River and onto the Kokoda Track walkway and continuing along the picturesque river foreshore to the Cabarita Ferry wharf. Regular ferry services from here to Meadowbank and the city. Booking essential giving your NPA membership, mobile and emergency contact numbers, please, if you are new to my walks. Uneven ground in places and puddles. Some street walking and light traffic to contend with as well as some cyclists. Location: Parramatta River Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 16. View

25 Apr, Tue 9:30AM			Mt Jellore (#730)
Grade:4/6	Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
(Fully Booked) A fairly short but steep climb to Mt Jellore. Access to the start of this walk requires passing through private land and locked gates. Permission and access has been granted by the land owners on this occasion. Hazards: Steep climb outward bound and steep descent on return. Loose rocks. Location: Jellore Flora Reserve Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

26 Apr, Wed 9:42AM			Mt Victoria Circuit via Ross, Bushrangers, Ferris and Coxs Caves
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	500m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Starting at Mt Victoria Station, walk to Ross Cave, Pulpit Rock, Bushrangers Cave, along Renit Pass back to the top on to Mt Piddington, on to Ferris Cave and Coxs Cave and along Fairy Bower Track to Toll House and back to Mt Victoria station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings Location: Mount Victoria Limit: 15. View

26 Apr, Wed 9:30AM			Oatley to Jannali
Grade:2/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Oatley to Jannali via Como Rail, Bridge, Como Pleasure Grounds. Beautiful river views. Some street walking. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Georges River Limit: 15. View

29 Apr, Sat			Wongarra Hill Area
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Bells Line of Road – Walls LO – Wongarra Gully – Lunch Ledge – Wongarra Ridge – Wongarra Hill - Bells Line of Road. This is a spectacular area containing pagodas, gullies, cliffs and fabulous views. From the northern side of the Grose Valley you experience a different perspective. Tracks, off-track, steep descent, cliff edges, minor scrambling and a creek crossing. Only a Grade 4 due to the off-track sections. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 8. View

30 Apr, Sun 8:00AM			Batemans Bay – Lilli Pilli Beach to Rosedale
Grade:3/6	Length	10km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
This is the second stretch of the Batemans Bay Coastal Headlands Walking Trail. There will be a short car shuffle. For an interactive map of the track Google “Batemans Bay Coastal Headlands Walking Trail”. Contact leader essential for time and details ... subject to change. View

30 Apr, Sun 8:30AM			Meadowbank station to Abbotsford wharf via Kokoda track.
Grade:4/6	Length	22km	150m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
We walk from Meadowbank Station to Abbotsford via the Kokoda Track. View

30 Apr, Sun 8:00AM			Wollongong Uni – Mt Keira Lookout – Wollongong Uni loop
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	520m	Branch
Carol T.
Mostly on track & under the rain forest canopy with excellent lookouts and 2 solid climbs. We will visit the imposing Lawrence Hargrave monument, view the remnants of a coal mine and see the sculptures acknowledging the local Aboriginal, Wodi Wodi people, account of the 5 islands formation. Potential side trip to Robertsons lookout (adds 2km), and late lunch in the Botanical Gardens, time dependant. Two early climbs 210m and 180m. This is one of Jims series of walks. 2 off-track sections including a long off-track scramble up a dry gully, unfenced lookouts, slippery in parts if wet. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 12. View