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2 Jun, Fri 9:30AM				The Alphabet walk series: “A” Artarmon to the Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: HEATHER LAKISS (RSVP TO HEATHERLAKISS@GMAIL.COM)   The walk goes from Artarmon Stn via Flat Rock gully, Tunks Park, Quakers Hat and Beauty Point.   Slippery sections View

3 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Mount Victoria hidden gems
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is a walk which will take you to places I'm fairely sure you haven't been to before! Situated in the Upper Grose river is a maze of ridges populated by pagodas and interesting overhangs, colourful wetlands and places where few bushwalkers have ever set foot. Come and join me on a walk of discovery. Off-track in parts with some rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: mt.wilson View

4 Jun, Sun 9:00AM				Bawley Beach to Meroo Headland via the forest and the beach
Grade:3/6		Length	7km		Milton Branch
Megan H.
Walk from Bawley Beach, head north towards Meroo NP, along the forest trail, out to the headland and back via the beach. Mostly on a track but some sand walking and jumping down off a steep dune could be required. Bring morning tea and lunch and enjoy a slow pace. Map: Tabourie 89272S and Kioloa 89261N Limit: 10. View

4 Jun, Sun 8:34AM				Eastwood to Rydalmere Wharf via Terry’s & The Ponds Creek walks
Grade:4/6		Length	20km		Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Eastwood to Rydalmere Wharf via Terry’s & The Ponds Creek walks . About 20 Km . Moderate track. View

4 Jun, Sun 8:00AM				Wollongong Uni – Mt Keira Lookout – Wollongong Uni loop.
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	520m	Branch
Carol T.
Mostly on track and under the rainforest canopy with excellent lookouts and two solid climbs.  We will visit the imposing Lawrence Hargrave monument, view 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 2 kms) and late lunch in the Botanical Gardens, time dependant.  Two early climbs, 210m and 180m.  This is one of the Jim series of walks.  Hazards: Two off-track sections including a long off-track scramble up a dry gully, unfenced lookouts, slippery in parts when wet.  This walk is rescheduled from 30 April, deferred due to rain. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 12. View

5 Jun, Mon 9:10AM				Helensburgh Circular Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
From Helensburgh Station we walk into Garawarra State Conservative Area. Mostly flat tracks with a few ups and downs, creek crossing, rough sections, a few muddy sections, minimal street walking, then back to Helensburgh Station early afternoon.  Beautiful bushland. Walking poles may be helpful. Leader will meet you at Helensburgh Station. Book from one week prior to walk by email or text. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 12. View

5 Jun, Mon 9:31AM				Medlow Meander
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	310m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Updated Details) Email preferred. Include NPA#, mobile and emergency #'s. Various tracks behind the Hydro Majestic. Great views on a clear day. Wonderful heath and Mountain Ash. Slippery, steep, muddy, rough, trips on bark and strappy leaves. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

6 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Beehive Point (#140)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Paul O
(Fully Booked) From the end of Jack's Corner Road follow Griffins Fire Trail to a track to the left.  Follow this through the forest to a steep descent to the main dirt road leading to Beehive Point on Lake Yarrunga.  This is a lovely picnic area and chance for a swim.  Return by the main dirt road. Hazards: Rough track and some steep sections both up and down. Location: Morton NP (Kangaroo Valley) Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

7 Jun, Wed 9:30AM				Glenbrook Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Walk a circuit at Glenbrook visiting Elizabeth Lookout, Marges Lookout and Lennox Bridge. Beautiful bush and views. Some streets, fire trails and bush tracks which are fairly flat. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 15. View

8 Jun, Thu				Whites Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Whites Creek, winds it's way past The Magic Lane in Annandale, many parks, a wetland and onto the growing engineering masterwork, the Rozelle Interchange of WestConnex. Crossing over into Glebe we follow Rozelle and Blackwattle Bays past the construction of the new Fish Markets to Pyrmont. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 10. View

9 Jun, Fri 9:00AM				The Alphabet series: “M” Moon Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
Walk start: B-Line bus stop just beyond Narrabeen tramshed at 09.45 Walk north over bridge turning left into Wakehurst P'way then follow Narrabeen Lagoon trail. Turn right under Wakehurst Pkway to Deep Creek Reserve. Then follow firetrail into Garigal NP and then take track looping around Moon Rock. Return to Narrabeen . Steep and slippery sections View

10-12 Jun, Sat (08:00AM)-Mon (15:00PM)				Buddawangs scenic circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	44km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Come along on this walk into a place completely unlike almost anywhere else you've been before, the Buddawangs! From Wog Wog campsite we walk along tracks past the amazing Corang Arch, Profile Hill Rock and onto Burrumbeet Brook where a comfortable camp cave awaits us. Then on day 2 we will do a day walk to Mt Cole, 7 Gods pinnacles and the Monolith Valley. On day 3 we will return to Wog Wog via Burrumbeet Brook and the Corang Walking Track. Regrowth on the route. Location: Morton NP Map: Corang 89273N and Endrick 89274S Limit: 12. View

11 Jun, Sun 8:01AM				20km plus walk series : Canoelands Ridge Walking Track
Grade:4/6		Length	21km	800m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(Cancelled) Canoelands Ridge walking track is a beautiful day walk.  See scenic Hawkesbury River views and native wildflowers along the way on this long hike. The original inhabitants of the Canoelands area were the Darug people. The Darug were the custodians of the majority of what is now the Greater Sydney region. They were divided into a number of different 'clans', whose quick demise upon European settlement has sadly resulted in very little information remaining on how they utilised the local area. When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, and emergency contact no. Steep and slippery sections Location: Canoelands Map: Marramarra National Park Limit: 12. View

11 Jun, Sun 7:45AM				Pretty Beach To Pebbly Beach Loop Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	18km		Milton Branch
Megan H.
A steep climb to start, up Mt Durras, then walk across to Pebbly Beach (partly on the road) and stop for lunch. On the way back explore the new track along the coast back to Pretty. Some uphill and down, along rock platforms, up and down constructed steps, short section on the Pebbly Road. The walk is long but pace will be steady with plenty of time to enjoy the coast on the way back. Whole day walk. Should be back at cars around 4:30 pm. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Kioloa 89261N Limit: 10. View

12 Jun, Mon 8:48AM				Faulconbridge Turtle Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	350m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Email preferred. Include NPA#, mobile and emergency #'s. Note: Public Holiday. For the adventurous. Start at Faulconbridge station car park: tracks to Adeline Park. Down to Turtle Falls. Vague track through tall ferns to the beautiful Blue Gums. Either up steep up hill to Adeline Park or find the track to Gypsy Pools and Meeks Crescent. Return to station. Steep, slippery, rough, some road walking. Limit: 15. View

12 Jun, Mon 9:30AM				St Leonards to Waverton via the Lane Cove and Parramatta Rivers
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
John H.
We walk through Gore Hill to follow Gore Creek through the beautiful Lane Cove Bushland Park to lovely vistas of the Lane Cove River and then onto the Greenwich Ferry Wharf. From there we walk around Gore Cove to Berry Island Reserve. Thence to Waverton Station for the train home. Booking essential with your NPA, phone and emergency contact numbers (unless I already have them). Some street walking, creek crossings and a tunnel under River Road, so bring a torch. Muddy and slippery after rain and one long staircase at Waverton. Location: Lane Cove Bushland Reserve & Harbour reserves Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

13 Jun, Tue 9:00AM				Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls (#340)
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	306m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mark P.
(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

14 Jun, Wed 10:25AM				Historical Picton
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
(Changed Transport Details) An easy walk around Picton, looking at its many historic buildings, as well as visiting the old train tunnel, formerly a mushroom farm. Explore Picton’s Botanical Gardens. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please.   Limit: 15. View

14 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Stokes Island – Figure 8 Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Drive to Tabourie Fire Shed head to park vehicles. Head south along Tabourie Beach then inland behind dunes to Blackbutt Road, and then eastwards on to Stokes Island picnic area. Then north along beach and bush tracks to return to cars. Bring some morning tea to enjoy along the way. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

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

15 Jun, Thu 9:00AM				Three Peaks Southern Highlands
Grade:4/6		Length	19.5km	744m	Southern Highlands Branch
Jerry
Circular walk including Mount Gibraltar, Mount Alaxandra and Mount Gibbagunya. 19.5KM Starting at the Bowral Pool. Location: Southern highlands View

16 Jun, Fri 9:30AM				Metro Walk: Rouse Hill Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
(Date Changed) RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. A loop walk around the suburb of Rouse Hill on footpaths and cycle paths mostly following Smalls Creek and Caddies Creek. Good views of North West Sydney from Turkey Nest Reserve. Occasional slip and trip hazards. Location: North West Sydney Limit: 15. View

17 Jun, Sat 8:01AM				Traverse of the Gods and Mt Banks via the south side
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) This is one of the most spectacular walks you can do in the Blue mountains as the route follows along ledges on the spectacular Banks Wall, passing various beautiful overhangs, grottos and of course you have a million dollar views all along the route, before we ascend via the south end of Mt Banks before ending back at the car park. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 15. View

17 Jun, Sat				Wongarra Hill Area
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
(Fully Booked) 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. Cancelled this walk in April due to weather. 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 NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 8. View

18 Jun, Sun 9:00AM				Heathcote to Bundeena
		Length	22km		Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This walk dissects upper north section of RNP. It takes you past some of the great more inland spots including Karloo Pool & Audley. On conclusion an interesting ferry ride to Cronulla & Central. View

18 Jun, Sun 8:00AM				Murramarang Resort to Richmond Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk around Wasp Head, past Wasp Island, along beautiful Emily Millers Beach to Myrtle Beach and onto Richmond Beach on the new Murramarang South Coast Walk. Return via forest tracks. NPWS park entry fees apply. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Durras 89261S View

18 Jun, Sun 8:00AM				The 3P Challenge: #2 Pierces Pass: Pierces Pass – Blue Gum Forest – Pierces Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	550m	Branch
Carol T.
The second of the 3P challenge is more gentle then the first, and offers views across the northern end of the Gross Valley. Starting at Pierces pass, we follow the walking track through dense vegetation past Fairy Grotto, continuing down until we reach the river crossing. From here it’s a fairly open track beside the gorgeous Grose river to Blue Gum Forest. Return via the same route. Mountain Devils are flowering and the bush on this descent is simply delightful. Joint walk with the Bushclub. Muddy in parts, can be slippery when wet. Plenty of steps. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 8. View

19 Jun, Mon 9:22AM				Ngula Bulgarabang RP
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Take main trail out to Megalong Trig for views over Megalong Valley. Walk back to Katoomba through Bonnie Doon Reserve. There are dogs and their owners in Ngula Bulgarabang RP, but they should be on leads. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

19 Jun, Mon 8:45AM				Old Great North Road and Finches Line World Heritage circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	351m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This is a great walk on tracks that themselves have been declared "World Heritage", because of their convict origins. We walk up Devines Hill on the well preserved Old Great North Road and then return via Finches Line, with its spectacular views over the Hawkesbury River and Wisemans Ferry. Though a solid climb, it is quite pleasant with the current cooler temperatures. Leader will arrange car-pooling. It is essential to book giving your NPA, mobile emergency contact numbers and whether you are driving or a passenger, please. There are roadworks on the road at the bottom due to landslides and slumping. The descent on Finches line is fairly steep and rough. Some road walking. Location: Dharug NP Map: Lower Portland 90312S and Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 16. View

19 Jun, Mon 9:00AM				Wattamolla to Little Marley
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This is a combination of heath and delightful coastal walking, with the possibility of the odd sighting of whales. I advise binoculars and camera! Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

20 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Belangalo Infinity LO Loop (#820)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
(Fully Booked) A fairly flat walk that uses combination of fire trail, track and off track to take you through lovely forest and to some spectacular gorge views. Hazards: Off track navigation. Unfenced cliffs.  Location: Belangalo SF Map: Canyon Leigh 8928-4N Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

20 Jun, Tue 6:15AM				Sunrise at Burrill Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Start at Lions Park Burrill, walk across the new Burrill Bridge then along Princes Ave till the end and take path to Burrill Beach. Watch the sunrise then walk the length of the beach. Then return the same way. Upon return have coffee & breakfast if you wish at Rosie Oats in Burrill Lake. View

21 Jun, Wed 8:18PM				Burramoko Fire Trail to Hanging Rock
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	360m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting from Blackheath Station via Blackheath Botanical Gardens to the start of the Burramoko Fire Trail. Follow the trail to Baltzer Lookout for great views of valley and cliffs. Cliff edge track down to Hanging Rock. May explore area near rock. Lunch at lookout. Return via same route. Burramoko Lookout is within NSW declared wilderness area, number in group limited to eight. Hazards include cliff edges and one section of steep descent. Location: Blackheath, Blue Mountains Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 8. View

21 Jun, Wed 9:30AM				Thornleigh to Epping
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk from Thornleigh to Epping. Lovely bush. Some rocky tracks and creek crossings. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

23 Jun, Fri 9:45AM				Blackwattle Bay to Redfern via Chau Chak Wing Museum
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. We'll start with a walk through the Fish Markets and continue via Blackwattle Bay to the Tramsheds.  Following Johnstons Creek and Orphan School Creek through Forest Lodge we'll reach Sydney University. Here we'll spend some time visiting the Chau Chak Wing Museum before continuing to Redfern Station via Carriageworks and The Block. Location: Inner Sydney Limit: 15. View

24 Jun, Sat 8:00AM				Airley mountain property – Mine in the Sky – Point Hatteras and return
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This a walk with history and in particular mining history in the MMB area with visits to the appropriately named Mine in the Sky and other places worth a look, including Ladders Defile and some interesting pagoda clusters along the way. Off track walking in a few places. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 15. View

25 Jun, Sun 8:30AM				Barrenjoey to narrabeen,
					Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Barrenjoey to narrabeen, View

25 Jun, Sun 9:00AM				Clyde River Buckenbowra River Paddle to Ryans Island
		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Grade: Medium, PFDs compulsory. Launch from the boat ramp on the north bank of the Clyde, just upstream from the bridge. Paddle up the Clyde into the Buckenbowra River to explore Ryans Island. Preparation – read about the history of Ryans Island in your copy of the book. There will be a test. Map: Nelligen 89264S View

26 Jun, Mon 8:25AM				Lapstone Hill Railways
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Explore historic Lapstone rail and tramway routes. Some steps. Some rough track. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

26 Jun, Mon 9:30AM				West Ryde to Sydney Olympic Park
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
Ian B.
We are walking from the West Ryde railway station through parklands alongside the Parramatta river before crossing this river and walking along the foreshore of Homebush Bay. We will follow this track through Sydney Olympic Park where we will climb various viewing towers, view remains of shipwrecks and the waterbird refuge before climbing the Big Marker for a view of the surrounding area. As we head for our Olympic Park Station destination, we will visit the site of the former brickworks. There will be some street walking but the majority of the walk will be on paved paths and tracks. Location: Parramatta River Map 91303N Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

27 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Kangaroo River Fire Trail (#150
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Paul McI
(Fully Booked) 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. Rough, steep fire trail and fallen trees. Location: Morton NP (Kangaroo Valley) Map: Burrier 8928-2N Limit: 20. View

28 Jun, Wed 9:10AM				Botany Bay Foreshore Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
A level walk through St Joseph Banks Park and along Botany Bay foreshore walk. Great views of Botany Bay and planes landing and taking off. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Location: Banksmeadow Limit: 15. View

28 Jun, Wed 9:18AM				Dr Darks Cave and Fortress Ridge
Grade:4/6		Length	8.2km	460m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Walking from Fortress Ridge Track car parking area on Mt Hay Road. Taking in views at Fortress Ridge Rock Lookout, then down the track to Dr Darkes Cave for morning tea. Going past the cave to the cliff side lookout before returning back to the cave. Turn off the track to the cave for a short off-track section to Fortress Ridge Track. Continue on this track and taking the side track down to Fortress Creek. Return back to Fortress Ridge Track. Lunch spot somewhere with views from the Fortress Ridge track. Return to cars at Mt Hay Road along track. Hazards include slippery rocks and loose rocks. Off-track section is 400m with 100m elevation gain and is where loose rocks will be encountered. Grade 4 due to this section of walk, otherwise would be grade 3. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

28 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Meroo Point – Figure 8 walk
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Drive to Meroo Point camping area. Northern Loop: Along beach to picnic area, then along access roads back to vehicles. Southern loop: Follow bush tracks to Shelley Beach and return to vehicles via Meroo Lake access track. Bring some morning tea to enjoy along the way. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

29 Jun, Thu				Rhodes to Cabarita
		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Along a stretch of the Parramatta River consisting of waterfront greenery, historic landholdings  and a few streets. Limit: 10. View

30 Jun, Fri 9:20AM				Refuge Rock to Lakes of Cherrybrook
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Booking open 2 weeks prior to event.  The walk will include the Carmen and the Refuge Rock Trails. This will require walking along streets, fire trails and bush tracks. Sections of the tracks could be muddy, slippery and rocky. Leeches could also be encountered. Refuge Rock was used by the Armed Forces for target practice during World War 2. Limit: 20. View

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