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9 Jul, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get-together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None. Location: Emu Plains View

11 Jul, Fri 9:49AM				Pre season Spring Wonder Walk : Camellia Gardens
Grade:1/6		Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Camellia Gardens Leader: Philip Wright Located in Caringbah and overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, the Gardens were recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Camellia Gardens of Excellence in 2014. There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW. The Gardens have over 400 cultivars and species donated and acquired since its first plantings began in 1969, in addition to many other rare ornamental and native plants. The collection is of unique value to Australian horticulture. The Gardens have something for all seasons. The camellias are in season during autumn and winter. Tea house serves delicious devonshire and lunches.   We will play by ear. A walk at Woronora Cemetery can be added on. Limit: 10. View

11 Jul, Fri 9:30AM				Thirlmere Lakes
Grade:3/6		Length	5.6km	15m	Southern Highlands Branch
Leanne W
(Nearly fully booked) A circumnavigation of three of the Thirlmere Lakes. BYO: morning tea & lunch Uneven surfaces that can be slippery, falling branches, snakes & cyclists. Location: Lake Couridjah - Thirlmere Lakes NP Limit: 15. View

12 Jul, Sat 6:14AM				Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern
Grade:5/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Find out why this area must be better protected for future generations. We will visit two stunning locations – Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern, starting and finishing at Sunnyside Ridge Road, GR 380 090. About 9 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

12 Jul, Sat 8:00AM				Revelations Chamber and Dragons teeth rocks
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	480m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) The highlight of this walk are the amazing honeycomb caves we will pass along the way on this completely offtrack walk along with the very strange dragons teeth rock formations which are really quite incredible. Be prepared for trackless walking but also many amazing rock platforms, colourful overhangs and much more. rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

14 Jul, Mon 9:35AM				Fort Rock to Mt Vic
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Visit Fort Rock and Rock Climbers Cave on the way. Mostly follows the railway line with views to the west. Location: Blackheath Limit: 20. View

15 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Bangadilly Circuit (#810)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	320m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith W
A circular walk in the Southern section of Bangadilly NP. Combining management tracks, walking trails & open cross country we will walk through an interesting blend of Sydney Basin & Tableland flora & also walk along a rarely visited section of the Wingecarribee River. If there are sufficient resources available, there may be an optional detour for some of the walkers that will involve an additional climb followed by a short but steep descent. Steep climbs, some off track, uneven surfaces Location: Bangadilly NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

17 Jul, Thu 7:00AM				Saddleback Mt to Barren Grounds via Hoddles Track (#335)
Fully inside The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From the top of Saddleback Mountain we will take Hoddles Track to the top of Barren Grounds. From there we will navigate towards Griffins Trail to the Barren Grounds car park. Requires a car shuffle. Hazards: Rough track, very steep descents and ascents, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Some off track. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 8. View

18 Jul, Fri 9:30AM				Rhodes to Rydalmere via Bicentennial and Olympic Park and Armory.
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Rhodes to Rydalmere via Bicentennial and Olympic Park and Armory. View

19 Jul, Sat 8:00AM				City in the sky via Treasure chest ridge with Ultimate slot sidetrip
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) This is definitely one of my favourite walks in the Mugii Murum-Ban SCA as it shows off some of the most spectacular country in this fabulous location including an eagles eye view into the Valley of the Dinosaurs along with more pagodas than you can point a boot at!We will visit the Ultimate slot on the way back as it is only a short sidetrip! Once we leave the firetrail it is all offtrack walking along Treasure chest ridge but it is not terribly difficult. I've put the walk length at 6 kms but that is only if we are able to drive most of the way up the access road. If the access gate is closed add 4 extra kms. rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

21 Jul, Mon 8:45AM				Lost World
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	540m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Martins Lookout, Kings Link Trail, Bunyan Lookout, Lost World. Return same way. Crossing Glenbrook Creek twice. Some steep and rough sections. Location: Springwood Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

25 Jul, Fri 9:33AM				Parramatta to Olympic Park
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Leader: Steve Ringbauer We walk from Parramatta wharf along Parramatta River to Olympic Park Wharf. Limit: 10. View

26 Jul, Sat 8:00AM				Pisgah rock~dadder cave~Erskine creek~Jack Evans track
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) One of the classic lower mountains walks is this superb route that descends via the ruggedly beautiful Pisgah Rock and then we rock hop up to the historical Dadder Cave for a look, before experiencing the stunning beauty of the Erskine creek gorge and an easy ascent via Jack Evans track. There should be plenty of Winter wildflowers out too to enjoy along the way. rock hopping along the creek Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

28 Jul, Mon 8:55AM				Sassafras Ridge
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Walk up to Martin Pl visiting Lady Martins Bath on the way. After walking along Sassafras Ridge Trail for 3km, we will leave it to look for the kangaroo carving. The kangaroo ridge is followed down to Sassafras Creek. We will exit up to Sassafras Gully Rd. Creek crossings. Some off track. Some vague track. Some steep sections. Location: Linden Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

1 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Parramatta Historic Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt Historic walk of parramatta Meet at the The West Concourse of Parramatta station near the toilet and we will walk through Parramatta to Parramatta Park for lunch, stopping to look at many of the heritage buildings including St John’s Anglican cathedral, Female Factory Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre, Cemetery, Powerhouse, Brislington house. Lot to see and learn.  Limit: 15. View

2 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Four level cave exploration via clifflines in Ben Bullen state forest
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) There are many sections of Ben Bullen state forest which need to be protected due to the ongoing coal mining industry encroaching upon and damaging the fragile pagoda landscape. On this walk we will explore a fascinating area that has many caves of significant importance, deep dark secretive slots and a thousand and one pagodas worth investigating! rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

8 Aug, Fri 9:31AM				Calicoma walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland. Expect to see sun orchids, lady’s fingers orchids, native iris, pea flowers, tree ferns, sandstone formations, caves,Angophora, wattles, tall gum trees , and, of course, Calicoma. if you are lucky, you may see brown pigeons and lyre birds. Enjoy lunch at Cherrybrook Lakes. Crossing creeks, rough parts Limit: 15. View

9 Aug, Sat 8:30AM				Barren Grounds nature reserve ramble
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	370m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) At this time of the year the Barren Grounds is full of colour as Spring comes early to this enchanting nature reserve near the town of Robertson. On this circuit we will visit the various lookouts including Cooks Nose which has spectacular views over Foxground valley. Expect lots of flower stops and for those birdwatchers amongst us we may even spot the elusive ground parrot or eastern bristle bird. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 20. View

13 Aug, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get-together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None. Location: Emu Plains View

15 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossoms
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossom  This is the time to see Cherry tree blossoms. We avoid the crowd during the Cherry Blossom Festival. The Auburn Botanic Gardens are composed of several themed gardens and areas: The Japanese garden the scented garden the sunken rose garden the Australian native and rainforest garden the amphitheatre/open air theatre the reflection pool the maze the fauna reserve an equal access playground and several picnic areas with barbecues   Limit: 10. View

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