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1 Jan, Mon 10:00AM				Chatswood’s Blue Gum Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	250m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) Start the year walking! Enjoy the magic of the bush along Chatswood’s hidden Blue Gum Creek! This walk starts at Chatswood Station. Paths and streets lead towards Artarmon to pick up bush tracks down to Swaines Creek, then to Lane Cove River. From the river, the walk follows bush tracks up Blue Gum Creek. The return to Chatswood Station is via a short but steep road walk. Steps, creek crossings, slippery if wet. Location: Chatswood Map: Chatswood Limit: 14. View

2-5 Jan, Tue (08:00AM)-Fri (15:00PM)				Main Range – Snowy Mountains
Grade:5/6		Length	45km	650m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
4 days exploring the Main Range and surrounding areas of the Snowy Mountains. Great alpine walking, beautiful and unique lakes, grand views all round. Joint walk with Bush Club. Some very steep climbing. Extreme weather may occur. Full pack walk - fit and experienced walkers only. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Contact leader Limit: 8. View

5 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Summer short walk: Centennial Park to Bronte Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
We walk from Centennial Park to Bronte Beach where you can have a swim. Points of interest: Centennial Park, Queens Park, Waverly Park, churches, waterfalls, Bronte Beach. Optional lunch at Bronte. Limit: 15. View

6 Jan, Sat 7:30AM				Glenbrook Gorge – Portal View Lookout – Tunnel View Lookout – Tunnel View Track – Glenbrook Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Glenbrook Gorge is truly a spectacular place and within its imposing sheer walls is a watercourse of great beauty with many swimmable pools and cascades to savour on a warm summer's sunny day! The last time I did this walk was in August when it was too cold to swim but hopefully we will be able to go for many a dip as we make our way down the gorge. The trip route/plan is  to climb up to Portal Lookout and descend via Tunnel View Track. However, if it's going to be a hot day I'll simply return via the way we came, reversing our way back up the gorge. Rock hopping. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

7 Jan, Sun 9:00AM				Washerwomans Beach Picnic
Grade:2/6					Milton Branch
Jon R.
Leaders: Jon and Elaine Rigter. Walk distance: not too long! Join us for morning walk to Mermaid Pool. Afterwards enjoy your BYO picnic lunch with a swim or snorkel back at Washerwoman’s. Easy walking and a post Christmas catch up! View

8 Jan, Mon 9:12AM				Wentworth Falls to Leura
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	380m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Footpaths and road walking to Conservation Hut area. Then stairs down to Empress Falls Lookout. Cross Lillians Bridge and up past the Fairmont Resort. Some more road walking before continuing the Grand Cliff Top Walk Track to Pool of Siloam and on to Leura. Well tracked but lots of steps. Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

10 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Bundeena to Little Marley
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Bundeena via Coast Track to Little Marley and return by Inland trail. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 15. View

10 Jan, Wed 4:00PM				Nuggan Pt, Meroo Headland and BBQ – (Afternoon/Evening Walk)
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk to Nuggan Point from Meroo Head Campsite. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches. PLUS: After the walk, return to campsite and parking area for light/BBQ. BYO meat and associated foods and drink. Expected return home by 7:30 pm. View

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

12 Jan, Fri 9:00AM				The Alphabet Series: “A”..An artistic, architectural and engineering stroll
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: HEATHER LAKISS. (RSVP DIRECT TO HEATHERLAKISS@GMAIL.COM An easy stroll  from St Peters station through Sydney Park , several other parks, explore South Eveleigh redevelopment taking in little parks and artistic designs, Locomotive Street and on to Carriageworks via Redfern Station. Carriageworks is a multi-arts urban cultural precinct located at the former Eveleigh Railway Workshops in Redfern, Sydney, Australia. Carriageworks showcases contemporary art and performing arts, as well as being used for filming, festivals, fairs and commercial exhibitions. Highlights :  Sydney Festival displays, Community Garden, Historic Brickworks, Ponds, Water birds, Stepping stones, Gumnut hideouts, Happy tears, locomotives, engineering of yesteryear, Exhibition, historic buildings, Kylie Kwong's restaurant, optional lunch at The Royal Hotel for the $15 lunch.  Return home by walking back to Redfern station or walk to City Road to catch a bus. Limit: 15. View

13 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Kangaroo Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Waterfall Station - Kangaroo Creek - Karloo Pools - Karloo Track - Heathcote Station. Kangaroo Creek is, in my opinion, the most beautiful and wild watercourse in the Royal National Park and is blessed with so many swimmable pools that it makes a perfect walk to do in summer. I plan to swim in a number of these and the hotter it is, the more swimming I'll be doing as we make our way down to Karloo Pool. Rock hopping along the creek on a rough track. Location: Royal National Park Map: Royal National Park Sketch Map Limit: 20. View

15 Jan, Mon 9:03AM				Dantes Glen
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
San Jose Ave to North Lawson Trail then follow cliff top to Echo Bluff, Echo Point, Fairy Falls, Dantes Glen, Empire Pass, Frederica Falls. Take Hughes Ave track back to Lawson. Creek crossings. Steep loose fire trail section. Steep worn steps. Muddy sections. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

16 Jan, Tue 9:00AM				Paddle Bundeena to Winifred Falls (#K600)
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
From Bundeena Boat Ramp we paddle up the Hacking River for 3km then into SW Arm Creek for 4.5km to the head of waters for lunch. A short walk will take us to Winifred Falls. All participants are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. NOTE: Kayak hire is available at the boat ramp. https://www.bundeenakayaks.com.au Hazards: Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motor boats. Location: Hacking River & South West Arm Creek. and Royal NP Limit: 12. View

17 Jan, Wed 9:00AM				Conjola – Cunjurong Point
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
A pleasant sandy stroll across the almost closed Lake Conjola entrance to Cunjurong Point with views over Green Island. We may or may not get wet feet! Bring morning tea and a possible swim. View

17 Jan, Wed 9:20AM				Taronga Zoo to The Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk from Taronga Zoo to the Spit via Bradleys Head, Chowder Bay and Balmoral. Beautiful harbour views and bush tracks. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

19 Jan, Fri 11:22AM				Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night series: Birdwood Gully
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night. It is a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Very easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and amazing atmosphere. Glow worms. We walk twice, once in the afternoon and once after dark. We have a break to have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glow worms. Thai/ Hotel/IGA/Sports Club/Cafe/ Petrol Station available at Springwood.  You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright Headlamp, preferably with red light,  with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Many steps, metal bits on ground, small creek crossings, muddy in parts. Limit: 8. View

20 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Dargans Creek Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Dargans Creek canyon is an excellent relatively easyish canyon for those who have done a few canyons before such as Birrabang as it doesnt have any abseils involved. It does have a few short swims and there is a climb out up a tree with spikes. Of course I'll bring a tape and I'd like people attending to wear a helmet and bring a wetsuit too. I have spare helmets for those needing one.Due to the few short swims,you should bring a PDF if you are not a confident swimmer. scrambling on slippery rocks and a few short swims. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 15. View

21 Jan, Sun				Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park on a fire trail off Sunnyside Ridge Road and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave and Pinch Point Circle along the way. Climb Split Rock, then move south east and out towards Carne Creek. Climb out on a tributary and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. About 8k. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

22 Jan, Mon 8:42AM				Springwood south side
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	320m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Any new walkers please state your experience. Lawson L/O, Blue Gum Lodge loop, Magdala Creek, Yondell extension track. Springwood Station. Loose leaves, steep sections. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

24 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Conjola National Park
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Maureen C.
Escape the crowds and walk to waterholes and other parts of the park ending at Cudmirrah then Swan Lake for a swim and lunch. Expect some off-track walking. Location: Conjola NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

24 Jan, Wed 9:07AM				Umina to Pearl Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
From Umina walk along beach and coast of Brisbane Water to Pearl Beach. Possible visit to Arboretum, and also swim. Beautiful water views and bush tracks. Some street walking. Location: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 15. View

26 Jan, Fri 9:18AM				Alphabet series: “C”. Casula
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. Sydney festival at Casula powerhouse arts centre. We'll do a 5 km walk in Leacock Regional Park before going to festival. The walk starts with the Bell Bird Track where not only will you hear the bell birds, but you will see them.  There are also other birds.  The route is partly shady and is rather pleasant. Coffee and lunch available at the Powerhouse Arts Centre. Limit: 15. View

26 Jan, Fri 10:30AM				Taronga Zoo Wharf to Bradleys Head Australia Day
Grade:1/6		Length	2km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Easy pace, harbour side track. We will watch the Australia Day harbour festivities along the way and at Bradleys Head. Walk ends at Bradleys Head. Join other walkers at lunch. Location: Sydney foreshore View

26 Jan, Fri 8:00AM				Wollangambe 2 canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Wollangambe 2 is a canyoners delight but without abseils. You'll need a good lilo/surfmat or airbed and a wetsuit and a flotation device is also a good idea. Expect plenty of beautiful canyon sections where you'll paddle and several walk through sections over rocks. People coming should be good at rock scrambling and not afraid of water! Rock scrambling between the pools. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View

27 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				River Caves Canyon and Dargan Arch
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) River Caves Canyon is almost certainly one of the very easiest canyons to do because you barely get wet feet and you have zero abseils or swims. However it is incredibly beautiful and you'll be blown away by its superb sulptured lines! The second part of today's trip is to visit the amazing Dargans Arch which is easy to get to and a place many haven't been to! Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

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

29 Jan, Mon 8:42AM				Grose Head Winmalee
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	390m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Any new walkers please state your experience. Meet Springwood Station car park. Car share to White Cross Road Winmalee. Walk the lovely Blue Gum Forest. Bees Nest Hill, Grose Head lookout. Springwood Ridge fire trail. Track down to near the Grotto. Return to cars. Numbers depend on cars. Please state whether a driver and number of seats available e.g. 1+3 OR passenger. Steep, slippery parts. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

30 Jan, Tue 9:30AM				Carrington Falls Rim Walks (#300)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Carrington Falls and Stevo's Track followed by a short drive to access Nellies Glen and Missingham Lookout. There will be an opportunity to swim at Nellies Glen. As this walk has two parts walkers seeking a shorter walk can opt to do just the first leg. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Buderroo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028- 4S Limit: 12. View

31 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Spit to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from the Spit to Manly Wharf via Manly Scenic Walkway Track. Lovely harbour views. Steep sections, many steps, bush tracks with rough and uneven surfaces. Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

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