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1 Aug, Tue 9:00AM			Buxton Ave to Blue Gum Forest (#909)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:4/6	Length	7km	80m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(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 Blue Forest in Thirlmere Lakes NP. Generally downhill with a total descent of 200m. Car shuffle required. Hazards: Uneven and possibly slippery track in places. Mostly downhill. Location: Nattai NP & Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View

2 Aug, Wed 9:05AM			Helensburgh Station Loop
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	420m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Walk down through beautiful rainforest near to the southern entrance to the Helensburgh railway tunnel. On via well walked tracks through some stands of massive old growth trees. Staying on the western side of the Hacking River with some up and down and easy creek crossings. A steadier track back up to the station on via the northern end of the railway tunnel. Limit: 15. View

2 Aug, Wed 8:30AM			Kangaroo River Nature Reserve
Grade:2/6	Length	5km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
We start at the Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Village Museum. Entry to the museum is at a cost Adults $10, Seniors $5. We cross a suspension bridge & then there is a 90 minute marked bush walking track. We will see scribbly-ghost gums, many species of native trees & plants. We could see wildlife such as echidnas, lizards, wombats, kangaroos & wallabies. If time we can looks at exhibits. Coffee afterwards and bring your lunch. Location: Kangaroo River NR View

2 Aug, Wed 9:30AM			Summer Hill to Balmain
Grade:2/6	Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Summer Hill along Inner West Greenway via Hawthorne Canal, Iron Cove Bay foreshore, Callan Park to Balmain. An easy level walk. A little street walking but mainly landscaped paths and parks. Location: inner West Limit: 15. View

3 Aug, Thu			Carramar to Bankstown Airport
	Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
(Cancelled) Cancelled because train transport is unreliable. Good level paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creek and it’s confluence with the Georges River with greenery all the way. Hazards include current viruses, mud and is impassable after heave rain as it readily floods. Location: Bankstown Limit: 10. View

4 Aug, Fri 9:30AM			The alpabet series: “K”. Karloo Pool
Grade:4/6	Length	11.5km	240m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Changed Transport Details) We will walk from Waterfall station to Uloola Falls, then to Karloo Pool, where we will have lunch before walking to Heathcote station. Possible swim at the pool if it’s warm enough. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 12. View

5 Aug, Sat 9:00AM			Mt Kuring-gai and Apple Tree Creek
Grade:4/6	Length	5km	220m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting and ending at Mt Kuring-gai, includes Apple Tree Creek and Bay. There is a section of off-track walking down to Apple Tree Creek and the creek itself has no track. The creek has a gorge and waterfall, a boulder field and clear bedrock sections. The creek mouth is in a tidal mangrove at the back of Apple Tree Bay. The reward for getting through the mangroves is the coffee shop is open at the boat ramp. The return to Mt Kuring-gai is by a track that follows an old water pipe from Apple Tree Bay to the maintained track from Mt Kuring-gai to Cowan Creek. This is a short walk about 4-5 Km with 220 m ascent. Hazards include slippery surfaces and rocks. Multiple creek crossings. High tide in mangroves. Location: Mt Kuring-gai Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 12. View

5 Aug, Sat			Temple of Doom, Lost Ark Point and Indiana Gorge
Grade:5/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. Drive or walk to GR 332 088 on Blackfellows Hand Trail. Walk north through the magnificent Temple of Doom and then continue exploring the pagodas on the east side of the ridge, heading north. Arrive at the high cliffs above Wolgan Valley and then walk to Lost Arc Point. After enjoying the stunning views, proceed under the cliffs and into Indiana Gorge. Check out the amazing Indiana Slot and the rest of this scenic hidden valley. Exit the gorge at the south end and make our way back to the cars. 8-12 km, depending on the road access. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

6 Aug, Sun 8:30AM			Artarmon to Manly via The Spit
Grade:4/6	Length	22km	450m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Artarmon to Manly via The Spit View

6 Aug, Sun 7:30AM			The 3P Challenge: #4: Lockley Pylon to Perrys Lookdown Loop
Grade:5/6	Length	17km	1,350m	Branch
Carol T.
In this forth of the 3P challenge we'll combine walks 1 and 3 for this inspiring journey. Your love of a good climb and dramatic views will be required for this day walk. Starting at the Lockley Pylon trackhead, we follow the walking track to Du Faurs, desend on Shortridge Pass and cross Govetts creek. Continuing through Blue Gum Forest we then head up Perrys, before our return. We will enjoy the changing floral display, and colourful birdlife between walks. Joint walk with the Bushclub. Early Start for experienced walkers. Steep ascent and descent, scrambling, hard and rocky path. Mild exposure, creek crossing. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Katoomba 89301S Limit: 8. View

7 Aug, Mon 8:40AM			Balmain Wharf to Lewisham
Grade:2/6	Length	12km	90m	Sydney Branch
Scott W.
A Harbourside and creek walk starting at Mort Bay, following the foreshore to Callum park then turning south along Hawthorne Canal to finish at Lewisham Station. Along the way we will explore the ‘secret garden’ at Callum Park and checkout some artworks along the Hawthorne Canal greenway. Note: The walk is generally level, but there are some long flights of steps up and down to various parts of the waterfront. Location: Sydney foreshore Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

7 Aug, Mon 9:22AM			Katoomba ramble
Grade:3/6	Length	15km	525m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Email preferred. Include NPA#, mobile and emergency #'s. Walk to Explorers tree. Norths Lookout (amazing view on clear day), Therabulat Lookout, Peckmans Lookout, Cahills Lookout, golf course. Tracks towards aquatic centre. Walford Park to Katoomba Station. Option to start with bus 698 at 9:49 am, alighting at Old Bathurst Road. Steep, rough, slippery. Limit: 15. View

7 Aug, Mon 9:00AM			Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach (Fully Booked)
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
We shall throw in some of the Middle Head historic sites along the way. Expect a mixture of classic harbour scenery and heritage refences along the walk. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 12. View

8 Aug, Tue 9:00AM			Mt Keira Ring Track & Robinsons LO (#400)
Fully inside Wollongong City Council
Grade:4/6	Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) From Byarong Park head up Mt Keira Ring Track. Detour to Robertson Lookout then complete the ring track back to cars. Great coastal views, rainforest and remnants of old mine. Hazards: Some overgrown and steep tracks. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

9 Aug, Wed 9:00AM			Lemon Tree Creek Circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	5km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Drive to Lake Tabourie, and park opposite Julie’s corner. Walk west along forest tracks and Lemon Tree Creek Road, then south to Lemon Tree Creek. Follow a track alongside the creek eastwards to the highway before returning to the cars via a service track beneath the powerlines. Bring some morning tea to enjoy along the way. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

9 Aug, Wed 10:10AM			Point Clare to Gosford
Grade:2/6	Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
An easy level walk from Point Clare to East Gosford alongside Brisbane Water via Fagans Bay and Point Frederick with a visit to Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Japanese Garden, and back to Gosford Station for return train. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View

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

9 Aug, Wed 8:50AM			Wollangambe Crater from Bell
Grade:4/6	Length	17km	642m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Meeting at Bell Station and walking to start of track to “Submarine rock” as some may recall it being called in past walks. Track to Wollangambe continues past the pagoda outcrop. Following the ridge and spurs and down across the river. Continue on the other side to the crater. Return via same route to Bell. This walk is on the longer side, with a track that may be difficult to follow. Walk enters declared wilderness area. Strict group size limit of 8. Hazards: River crossings, rough track. Location: Bell Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View

11 Aug, Fri 9:36AM			Colour walk series No 6: Rock orchids galore
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Leader: Philip Wright. Spring is orchid time. Sylvan Grove Native Garden has such an array of Rock Orchids. They are majestic flowers to admire. https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/environment/parks-reserves/sylvan-grove-native-garden It has mulched paths winding through rainforest areas and areas with more sun, so there is a diversity of plants. It also has many ferns and rainforest plants that like a shady spot, and other plants like prostantheras and plectranthus that flower well in shade. Map: Picnic Point View

12 Aug, Sat 8:01AM			City in the Sky via Treasure Chest Spur
Grade:5/6	Length	10km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) Deep within the Mugii Murum Ban SCA is a ridge populated with an incredible complexity of pagodas and it deserves to be explored! Along the way we will be looking down into the Valley of Dinosaurs as this ridge flanks this spectacular valley so this should be a very scenic walk indeed. Off-track and rock scrambling. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 15. View

12-13 Aug, Sat-Sun			Parramatta to Shoalhaven : Sections 29 & 30 Gerringong to Seven Mile Beach (Gerroa) & Shoalhaven Heads
Grade:3/6	Length	22km	150m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Date Changed) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Gerringong to Shoalhaven Heads over 2 days, staying Saturday night in or near Gerringong (make your own arrangements). Can walk one day or two. Saturday: walk Gerringong to Gerroa on pathways, beaches and rock platforms, return with car shuffle. 10km 100m Asc Sunday : walk the entire length of Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa to Shoalhaven Heads but some on sheltered bush tracks and with low tide the beach sections are a very easy nice walk on hard sand. Return with car shuffle. 12km 50m Asc 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. Map: Gerringong Limit: 12. View

13 Aug, Sun 9:00AM			Conjola – Narrawallee Circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	12km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Walk along beaches, headlands and sandy tracks to Narrawallee inlet and return. Exact route and starting point will depend on water level on some of the tracks! Map: Milton 89272N Limit: 16. View

14 Aug, Mon 9:40AM			Cremorne Point to Balmoral
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	390m	Sydney Branch
Roslyn B.
A harbour foreshore walk on paths through Cremorne Reserve and Mosman then a good track from Little Sirius Bay to Bradleys Head, Chowder Bay on to Balmoral. There are a few steep climbs. Location: Sydney Harbour NP View

14 Aug, Mon 8:36AM			Florabella Pass
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Walk bike tracks instead of roads to Florabella Pass track. Walk Florabella Pass. Then Pippas Pass to Blaxland. Creek crossings. Wet rocks could be slippery. Some rough sections. Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

14 Aug, Mon 9:00AM			Manly to the Spit (Fully Booked)
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
After a lazy journey by ferry, we set out to walk the foreshore back to The Spit, through some of the delights of the harbour. Views and flora in abundance! Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 12. View

15 Aug, Tue 9:00AM			Bungonia Gorge Green Track (#850
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
(Fully Booked) Bungonia National Park Green Track is a circuit walk taking in the lookouts over Bungonia Gorge. There are opportunities to extend the walk and to spend time at the various lookouts. Hazards: Rough track and some steep sections Location: Bungonia NP Map: Bungonia 88282N Limit: 20. View

16 Aug, Wed 9:00AM			Fortress Rock Lookout, Dr Dark’s Cave, Lockleys Pylon
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Meet at Leura Station. Car shuttle to start of the walk at Mt Hay Road, walk along Fortress Ridge Track to Fortress Rock Lookout, to Dr Dark's Cave, walk off track across back to Fortress Ridge Track and across to Lockley Pylon Track (part of this is off-track crossing a creek), along Lockley Pylon Track to Lockley Pylon passing Mt Stead and then back to Mt Hay Road and car shuttle to Laura Station. Cars required. Please indicate whether coming by car when booking. Off-track sections, creek crossing, steep possibly slippery sections. Location: Leura Limit: 15. View

16 Aug, Wed 9:30AM			Woy Woy to Pearl Beach
Grade:3/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk from Woy Woy to Pearl Beach. Beautiful water views, some street walking, beaches and bush tracks. Location: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 15. View

17 Aug, Thu 8:30AM			Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens
Grade:2/6	Length	6km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Follow the walking trails around the gardens such as the Arboretum Track, Aboriginal Heritage Walk, Forest Track, Hill Track & Forestry Children’s Walk. There is a café for coffee & lunch or there are tables & chairs if you want to bring your own lunch & morning tea. View

17 Aug, Thu 9:00AM			Long Point to Shoalhaven River (McCallums Flat) and up Badgerys Spur
Grade:5/6	Length	17km	510m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
(Fully Booked) Meet at Tallong Railway Station 9 am. Long Point Lookout bestows an inspiring view of the spectacular Shoalhaven Gorge which is bisected by the Shoalhaven River. The lookout is located just outside the small village of Tallong, which is seven kilometres east of Marulan and is home to two magnificent lookouts, Badgerys and Long Point. To access Long Point Lookout, head west of Tallong for just over two kilometres back towards Marulan, then turn left onto Long Point Road and follow to the end (approximately five kilometres). An easy walking trail will take you to the upper lookout with views of the Shoalhaven River. A steep and more challenging walk will take you to the Shoalhaven River. Location: Tallong Limit: 8. View

18 Aug, Fri 6:25AM			Cabbage Tree Creek
Grade:5/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
A short day. Park on T3 Trail at the junction with Cabbage Tree Creek Trail, GR 808 979. Walk on the trail till 806 984, then drop into a tributary, which may contain a giant Turpentine tree. Continue down to Cabbage Tree Creek and walk upstream for as long as our interest takes us. Exit to T3 Trail and walk back to the cars. If we finish too early, we might do another short trip in that area. Exploratory. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

18 Aug, Fri 10:00AM			Parkesvale Excursion MWG and NPA
Grade:2/6	Length	3km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
5602
This is a combined activity with Menai Wildflower Group (MWG) who will guide us to the site. Parkesvale is in the Georges River National Park and is accessed from Heathcote Road. The walk is about 1.2km each way, starting at the Sandy Point Community Centre car park (200 St George Crescent, Sandy Point) and is mostly on a fire trail along the southern bank of the Georges River. A short section is on a bush track which is sometimes muddy and there is an optional side trip, of about 50m on a rough track, to an indigenous rock art site. Parkesvale was established by the Sandbrook brothers of Camperdown 1899 as a pleasure ground and night-time dance venue on the Georges River with up to 800 patrons reported dancing there to a band on a Saturday night. It operated until about 1912 with patrons conveyed to Parkesvale, from Como Station, by the paddlewheel steam ferry Telephone, the largest ferry to ever ply the Georges River. Located in the reserve is: Native flora in the Georges River National Park Archaeological remains of the infrastructure associated with Parkesvale Scant remains of the paddle steamer Telephone, now sadly degraded by 4x4 vehicles An indigenous shelter containing multiple handprints is a short detour from the path Contact leader for more details. Uneven ground, there may be a muddy section. Location: Georges River NP Limit: 10. View

18 Aug, Fri 9:50AM			The Alphabet series: “E”..Engadine to Loftus
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	370m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT. We walk from Engadine to Loftus. The focus is Orchids and Waratahs. There are Stefi accents and descents. Steep and slippery sections. View

19 Aug, Sat			Goochs Crater from Bell
Grade:4/6	Length	11km	350m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Bell – Wollangambe River – Goochs Crater - Bell. This is a very interesting area containing a crater, pagodas and a cave. Suitable for people who have completed a few walks and want to try something a little more adventurous. Track, fire trail, river crossing and off-track walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Wollongambe Limit: 12. View

19 Aug, Sat 8:29AM			Grass Tree circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Spring comes early to the Hawkesbury region and I expect this walk to be full of pre-Spring blossoms as we pass through various habitats on this scenic and interesting circuit. One of the highlights is a sidetrip to a place of great cultural significance which won't fail to impress you! Location: Dharug NP Map: Gunderman 91313S View

19 Aug, Sat 9:30AM			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

20 Aug, Sun 9:37AM			North of Little Tootie
Grade:6/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Previous attempt was aborted due to bad weather. Park at the locked gate on Bowen Hill Trail, GR 689 967. Head west, across a deep gully, then descend under the cliff line at around GR 675 969. Continue under the cliffs clockwise till about GR 682 973. Climb on the ridge to the east, then make our way back to the car. Exploratory. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Wollangambe 89312S View

20 Aug, Sun 9:20AM			Wentworth Falls Circuit via Edinburgh Castle Rock
Grade:3/6	Length	10.5km	275m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Wentworth Falls circuit via Edinburgh Castle Rock & Lillians Glen to Conservation Hut. Lunch stop. Then Undercliff Walk to Wentworth Falls. Stunning waterfalls, expansive views, many steps: possibly wet & slippery sections. Return via Falls Road as Charles Darwin track remains closed. Please contact leader to confirm membership status & for meeting details. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 12. View

21 Aug, Mon 9:25AM			Bateau Bay Coastal Walk
Grade:3/6	Length	6km	178m	Sydney Branch
John H.
A delightful walk at Bateau Bay, that includes some beach walking. There should be some beautiful wildflowers out to view. Elena Mazur is leading this walk, but book with John Hain. Questions? Email Elena at abuelaypaco@gmail.com Uneven track surfaces in places. Location: Central Coast and Wyrrabalong NP Limit: 20. View

21 Aug, Mon 9:00AM			Honeymoon Track Loop
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This is a loop walk of historic/heritage value to the story of Royal National Park. The loop is short but will be extended with additional walking onto the Robertsons Loop Some steep steps. Road crossings are required Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

21 Aug, Mon 9:35AM			Popes Glen to Braeside Walk
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Popes Glen, Boyds Beach, Cripps Lookout, Govetts Leap Lookout, Barrow Lookout and back to Blackheath via Braeside Walk. Quite a few steps. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba and Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View

22 Aug, Tue 9:30AM			Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool (#180)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	6km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Marjorie L.
(Fully Booked) The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls. Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley. The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points and along a fence line across a couple of small creeks to Crystal Pool. The water leaves the pool to fall over the escarpment into the valley below. Return by the same route. Hazards: Indistinct and easily lost track, rough track, fallen trees, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Morton NP (Fitzroy) Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Wed 9:00AM			Bens Walk
Grade:3/6	Length	6km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
The walk begins at the Nowra Showgrounds and the walk loops around the Shoalhaven River, through gorges, forests and grassy shores. Lots of options for photo stops and walking across a footbridge. Coffee afterwards in Nowra somewhere. View

23 Aug, Wed 8:30AM			Bundeena to Loftus
Grade:3/6	Length	18km	470m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Moderate walk with few decent descents following Saddle Gully Track via Anice and Winifred Falls. Great views of Cronulla. Some slippery sections and creek crossings. Steep Honeymoon Track at Audley to Loftus Station. Track might be muddy. Limit: 15. View

23 Aug, Wed 9:06AM			Helensburgh Circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
Walk into Garawarra State Conservation Area from station. Mostly flat on bush tracks with a few ups and downs, creek crossing, rough sections, some muddy sections, minimal street walking. Finish early afternoon. Beautiful bushland. Walking poles may be helpful. Leader will meet you at Helensburgh Station. Bookings only from one week of date of walk please by email or text. Limit: 12. View

25 Aug, Fri 9:00AM	Alphabet Walk Series: “R”: Rookwood History Tours with Bundy
Grade:2/6		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Rookwood History Tours with Bundy BYO cars required to follow Bundy for the tour. Journey back in time through 150 years of history, with a tour of Rookwood Cemetery. Rookwood Cemetery is recognised as the most historic working cemetery in Australia. Learn about Rookwood’s fascinating history, the story behind its development and evolution, and its significant link to our nation’s heritage – by attending one of our history tours. Duration: 2-3 hours Tours include: The footings of Mortuary Station No. 1: Discussing the story of the first railway line that transported the deceased from Sydney’s city to Rookwood The Circle of Love: A beautiful area that honours children interred in unmarked graves within Rookwood during the late 19th Century, as well as children interred within the children’s lawn Martyrs Memorial: A moving tribute to those who lost their lives in Holocaust The Saint Athanasios Greek Church: Australia’s only Greek Church located within a cemetery Chapel and Mausoleum of Eternal Rest: Rookwood’s newly refurbished mausoleum that boasts amazing views across the cemetery The Cottage: The original office of the former Independent Trust Notable gravesites: A visit to some the gravesites of some of some of Sydney's notables, including: John Fairfax, Bea Miles, The Gypsy Sterio Family Fascinating facts: Describing how burial practices have changed throughout history Captivating traditions: Outlining the different religious and cultural burial practices Limit: 10. View

26 Aug, Sat 10:00AM			Fortress Ridge
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	260m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Beautiful walking through mountain heathland along Fortress Ridge with spectacular Blue Mountains scenery. We also visit a special and unique camping cave. Some steep scrambling and off-track walking. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

26 Aug, Sat 8:01AM			Narrowneck – Red Ledge pass – Devils Hole Track
Grade:4/6	Length	11km	550m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Starting at the new Narrowneck Track we walk along this iconic fire trail before turning off onto the Red Ledge Track which will take us down through the cliffline and eventually descend into the valley below where an old trainline remants can still be found amongst the regrowth. Our ascent will be via the spectacular Devils Hole Track with its giant chockstone. Off-track sections. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 15. View

26 Aug, Sat			West of Little Tootie
Grade:5/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at GR 681 953 on Mount Tootie Road and descend into the gully to the west. Follow it down till around GR 674 958, then traverse under cliffs counterclockwise for as long as the time and interest allow, probably till around GR 667 950. Walk back to the car. Exploratory. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Wollangambe 89312S View

27 Aug, Sun 8:00AM			20km plus walk series : Circular Quay to Manly
Grade:4/6	Length	33km	700m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Explore one of the best harbours in the world on our doorstep. Today we walk from Circular Quay to Manly. Over the course of the walk you will come across The Sydney Harbour Bridge The pristine bushland of Sydney Harbour National Park An abundance of spectacular views of the harbour An old Naval Base Tiny harbour beaches where you can take a swim A nude beach Several cafes and restaurants at Chowder Bay The Sydney Harbour Marine Institute where you can learn more about the Harbour Aboriginal engravings When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, and emergency contact no. Steep and slippery sections Best Walk: Sydney Harbour View

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LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT.

Rookwood History Tours with Bundy