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2 Feb, Fri 1:10PM				Gorgeous by Day, Magical by night series : Horseshoe falls, Fairy Falls, Burgess Falls, Glow Worm Nook falls; Oakland Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. Starting from Hazelbrook, we walk once during the day so as to familiarise with the route in day light. Then we have a break to have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glowworms. Chinese/Thai/Foodworks/Petrol Station available at Hazelbrook village. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright headlamp with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. The evening hike will be shortened to ensure we make the last train at 10:35 pm. Steep steps, tree roots, slippery sections. Limit: 8. View

3 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				The Cascades trail and Clover Hill trail
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is a trip with 2 sections and both are a waterfall lovers paradise with many falls and pools to explore and savour and if you dont mind the chilly water, a great place for a dip or two! I plan to go as far up these 2 watercourses as I can and in the process we will encounter a hellva lot of waterfalls. Rock scrambling/hopping. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Limit: 15. View

4 Feb, Sun				Green Island Visit and Picnic
					Milton Branch
Helen M.
Visit Green Island and/or swim, laze, float, paddle, socialise and picnic at Cunjurong Beach (park at nearby Cunjurong Point boat ramp). We will cross to the island around 9:30 am (tide and swell dependent) for a swim/snorkel/walk and return by around 11:15 am. Join us for the crossing or after we return to Cunjurong Beach. View

5 Feb, Mon 8:46AM				Faulconbridge fire trail and swim
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	610m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet at Faulconbridge Station car park. Car share to the start of Faulconbridge Fire trail. Walk 6 km of undulating fire trail, then track down to Grose River 1.5 km.  Note one rope (which can be circumnavigated) and one ladder at 45 degrees. A lovely large water hole at the Grose River. Plenty of time for a swim and a rest. Return up track 1.5 km. Take fire trail back to cars 6 km. Return to either Faulconbridge or other stations dependent on your driver. Total number of walkers is dependent on the number of drivers. When booking please state if a passenger or a driver (with number of car seats available e.g. 1+3 means driver and three passengers). Bring your swimmers. Steep slippery tracks. Deep water. Long ladder. Rope down rock (but is possible to circumnavigate this). Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

6 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Bundanoon – 3x short walks (#600)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
Three short but different walks to Erith Coal Mine, Lovers walk, and Dimmocks Creek. Hazards: Slippery rocks, rough track, some off track, steep climbs, rock hopping. Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon) Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

7 Feb, Wed 9:35AM				North Head loop
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Jill M.
Walk from Manly Wharf via Shelly Beach to North Head, and back via Collins Beach. Wonderful harbour and ocean views. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

7 Feb, Wed 8:30AM				White Sands Walk – Hyams Beach to Vincentia
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
Leaders: Jon and Elaine Rigter. From base at Blenheim Beach we explore the beautiful shores of Jervis Bay including Hyams Beach, Chinamans Beach, Greenfields Beach and the White Sands Walk to Plantation Point, and maybe the shared pathway to Vincentia for coffee. Various lengths of walk are possible depending on participants. Car shuffle possible. View

8-9 Feb, Thu (09:23AM)-Fri (16:23PM)				Gorgeous by day Magical by night series: Burralow Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	3km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. Starting from Burralow Creek campground, we walk once during the day so as to familiarise with the route in day light. Then we have a break to have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glowworms. Leader is planning to stay at Archibald Hotel at Jurrajong. Camp ground is available at Burrlow Creek. 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. Next day, we will do some other hikes, maybe Mount Tomah and Mount Banks before heading home. Crossing creek. Limit: 8. View

9-12 Feb, Fri (14:00PM)-Mon (10:00AM)				Bundeena Car Camping Weekend
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	120m	Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Car camping weekend Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th February 2024. As it will be in the middle of summer and possibly hot, activities will not be set in concrete. However walks from the campsite to Jibbon Beach, Jibbon Head, Aboriginal rock carvings and possibly a litter further on Saturday will be available, and on Sunday, wander across the bridge up to Maianbar.  Plenty of opportunity the rest of the day for swimming, kayaking, paddle boards etc and a quiet supper on the beach watching the sun go down. Kayaks can be hired, or bring your own watercraft. PFDs compulsory. Explore the beautiful Cabbage Tree Basin! Small tents are the go.  No Taj Mahals. Bookings for Bonnie Vale Camping Ground are essential. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 30. View

10 Feb, Sat 8:30AM				Smugglers Ridge circuit walk
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	250m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Smugglers Ridge - Marramarra Creek - Marramarra Ridge. Interesting walk in Hawkesbury sandstone country. Possible swimming in Marramarra Creek. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Marramarra NP Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 15. View

12 Feb, Mon 9:00AM				Hazelbrook to Lawson
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Terrace Falls, Victor Falls, Cateract Falls, Federal Falls, Adelina Falls and Junction Falls. This requires a bit of out and back walking, because of track closures. Some rough track. Slippery wet rocks. Creek crossings. Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

13 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Clover Hill Rd to Balancing Rock (#540)
Fully inside Shellharbour City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
34586
Clover Hill Rd is a management track leading to a rough track down to the Macquarie Rivulet.  After crossing the rivulet there is an indistinct track which leads to Balancing Rock and a lovely waterfall.  Return is by the same route. Hazards: Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

13 Feb, Tue 8:30AM				Kayak Kangaroo R. – Bendeela towards Hampton Bridge (#K100)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	1m	Southern Highlands Branch
Keith H.
Bring your own kayak or rent.  Book kayaks with leader at least 1x week beforehand. From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:30 am which is one hour earlier than normal departure time. We drive to Safari Kayaking located in Kangaroo Valley arriving around 9’ish where we select our kayaks/canoes and life jackets. Kangaroo Safari will transport our kayaks to Bendeela and the car pool follows on. Once set up and in the water, we head upstream for about 3km to a lunch spot and then make our way back to Bendeela where our boats are returned to Safari Kayaking and we drive back to Bowral. The cost per person for boat hire (TBC). Leader will provided details when established with hire co. Cash payable on the day. Please have the right amount of cash as we need to make a single payment. Cossies, hat, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water will be the go. Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Participants required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

13 Feb, Tue 8:30AM				Narrawallee Inlet Kayaking
		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Herbert F.
Leaders: Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Grade: Easy, PFDs compulsory. Paddle upstream with tide through mangroves with crystal clear water. Morning tea and lunch on banks. Map: Milton 89272N Limit: 12. View

14 Feb, Wed 9:30AM				Cronulla Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
A short but pleasant walk with beautiful water views, beaches and parks. We walk along the Esplanada, Darook and Gunnamatta Parks and back to the station. Mostly paved paths, a little sand walking and street walking. Mainly flat but with a few ups and downs. Limit: 14. View

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

14 Feb, Wed 9:00AM				Washerwomans Beach to Cunjurong Point
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk from Washerwomans Beach via Red Head, Inyadda Beach and Manyana Beach to Cunjurong Pt. This is a mix of beach and road for the best views ever! Coffee etc. at Cunjurong Point Café. View

16-18 Feb, Fri (15:19PM)-Sun (15:19PM)				Colo Gorge, Boorai Creek and Barakee Pass
Grade:6/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
A 3-day adventure. Day 1: From Culoul Range Trail, descend to the Colo River. Establish a base camp. Day 2: A recce day to explore a route up through the cliffs on the western side, and beyond for a future trip (around Barakee Pass). Day 3: Walk up Boorai Creek to about GR 737 220 and then climb back to the ridge and the cars. About 20 km total. Great swimming in between walking. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Colo Heights 90313N and Six Brothers 90314S View

16 Feb, Fri 9:25AM				Gorgeous by Day, Magical by night series : Adelina Falls, Junction Falls, Federal Falls, Cataract Falls, Convict Hole
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. Starting from Lawson, we walk once during the day so as to familiarise with the route in day light. Then we have a break to have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glowworms. Chinese/Lawon Hotel/IGA/Bowling Club/ Petrol Station available at Lawson. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright headlamp with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. The evening hike will be shortened to ensure we make the last train home from Hazelbrook at 10:35 pm. Steep steps, tree roots, slippery section. Limit: 8. View

18 Feb, Sun 8:30AM				Mount Kembla Tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk on tracks, fire trails and short section of a quiet road from Mt Kembla Lookout to 3 locations - Mt Kembla Summit, Ring Track and Ridge. Great bush scenery and coastal views. Possible leeches. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 16. View

18 Feb, Sun 9:00AM				Point Upright and Durras Trails
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Stunning scenes including pristine beaches, remnant rain forest and spectacular cliffs with steep headlands, followed by a gentle forest amble along the shoreline of Durras Lake and its nature trail. The swell on the day will define how far we can travel along the rocky shoreline, but we will anyway have to pay close attention to the prevailing local conditions as we scramble over sometimes slippery boulders. Options for swim if conditions are right. Map: Durras 89261S View

19 Feb, Mon 8:34AM				Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	420m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Note early train. From the station, walking to Evans Lookout via Braeside Trail. From Evans Lookout follow the Grand Canyon to exit up Neates Glen. Aiming to catch bus to Katoomba for express train back to Sydney. Wet rocks and stairs. Short tunnel has uneven floor. Sometimes you will need to duck your head and crouch where the path goes underneath rock overhangs. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

20 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Drawing Room Rocks & Brogers Creek & Swim (#102)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	5km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
35148
This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast. The track is steep but is well worth the effort. After returning to the cars, we will take a short drive to Brogers Creek for a bonus short walk to a lovely waterhole so bring along your cossies if you feel like a swim.       Hazards: Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs. Location: Barren Grounds NP (Woodhill) Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

21 Feb, Wed 9:30AM				Cheltenham to Cheltenham
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk from Cheltenham Station and return through lovely bush tracks with creek crossings. Some street walking. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

21 Feb, Wed 9:00AM				Secrets of St Georges Head
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Maureen 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. Limit: 10. View

23-29 Feb, Fri (00:00AM)-Thu (00:00AM)				Central West Cycle Trail
		Length	364.2km	2,121m	Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Those who are seriously considering joining us, will be provided with our itinerary and accommodation bookings, however you will need to make your own accommodation bookings. Numbers are limited! The Central West Cycle (CWCT) Trail is the premier Western New South Wales cycle route with relatively gentle gradients the majority of the way and plenty of resupply points, pubs and small town take away joints. It is suggested that you bring morning and afternoon teas and lunches as there may not be facilities when we stop for breaks. This is an unsupported trip, therefore there will be no support vehicle. Thursday 22 February, arrive in Mudgee, NSW Friday 23 February, commence CWCT,  Mudgee Friday 1 March, finish CWCT, Mudgee Length: 364.19 kms. Route type: circular. This route is a mixture of lovely gravel roads and sealed tarmac. Although gravel might not be every ones cup of tea it makes for nice riding with less traffic.Taking everything you would need for bicycle repairs, including two (2-3) spare tubes is essential for this ride as well as a first aid kit, sun screen, water, helmet. Location: Mudgee View

23 Feb, Fri 10:51AM				The Alphabet series: “U”Umina Beach to Woy Woy
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Enjoy a bit of Italy.  Walk from Umina Beach to Woy Woy via Ettalong where we have lunch at a unique Mediterranean inspired village. Take a scenic train ride to Woy Woy and then bus to the start of the walk at Umina Beach. Walking mostly beside beaches and Brisbane Water; mainly on footpaths and cycle paths. Occasional uneven ground. Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View

24 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Grand Canyon – Cliff Top Track – Braeside walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of those classic Blue Mountains walks which never fails to satisfy with its combination of waterfalls, spectacular views, sections of superb canyon and so much more! Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 20. View

25 Feb, Sun 8:30AM				Bundeena circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	270m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Bundeena - inland track - Marley Beach - Coast Track - Jibbon Head - Bundeena. Beautiful coastal walking in Royal. Loop walk with plenty of views, aboriginal rock art and a number of beaches. Finish with a swim near Bundeena. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15. View

25 Feb, Sun 9:00AM				Lake Tabourie Paddle
		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
Paddle Lake Tabourie from the ocean to Lucy Kings Creek. PFDs compulsory. Experience the abundant bird life of this tranquil lake. Paddle distance approximately 12km. 9 am launch. Contact leader by email helenmd12@gmail.com for details. View

25 Feb, Sun 3:17PM				The Middle Valleys
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Gardens of Stone SCA/Ben Bullen State Forest west of the Great Dividing Range encapsulates, in a relatively small area, everything that is exciting and interesting about bushwalking – incredible rock sculptures, tall pagodas, narrow slot canyons, magnificent caves, verdant forests and more.  This unique area is currently under serious threat from mining. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. About 8k. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

26 Feb, Mon 9:41AM				Coxs Cave and Hourn Point
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Date Changed) Fairy Bower, Coxs Cave then trail out to Hourn Point. Make way back along clifftop to Ross Cave. The optional climb up ladder and clamber to Coxs Cave needs care. Clifftop track is unformed. Exposure might be felt at a couple of points where the track is close to the cliff edge. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mt Wilson and Hartley Limit: 20. View

27 Feb, Tue 9:30PM				Flying Fox & Cooks Nose (#360)
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley.  The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout, a wonderful lunch spot.  On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views. Hazards: Rough track often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout. Location: Barren Grounds NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

28 Feb, Wed 8:30AM				Illawarra Lookout and Minnamurra Falls
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
Leaders: Jon and Elaine Rigter. Full day activity with two short walks on well-formed tracks. View

28 Feb, Wed 10:00AM				Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Enjoy beautiful harbour and ocean views as we walk to South Head and then to Rose Bay via Parsley Bay, Neilson Park and the Hermitage Foreshore Track. Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

1 Mar, Fri 9:50AM				The Alphabet series: “I” Illawong to Bangor
Grade:3/6		Length	5km	120m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. We walk from Illawong to Bangor. It is a short trail but it is pretty. Overgrown paths. Wear long trousers and long sleeve shirts. Limit: 15. View

2 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Clifflines to the East of Genowlan Point
Grade:5/6		Length	9km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This will be a spectacular walk along the clifflines to the east of Genowlan Point in the Mugii Murum Ban SCA, exploring the various nooks and crannies and pagodas along the way and topping it off with views of the Suspended Barbican and a visit to the Ultimate Shute. Expect to be amazed and delighted in an area rarely visited. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

3 Mar, Sun				Lord Howe Island Trip Advance Notice
					Illawarra Branch
Joe P.
(Date Changed) Calling for expressions of interest in another trip to Lord Howe Island. 8 nights staying at Ocean View Apartments including airfares, dinners, bushwalking, snorkelling, swimming and more in summer. Taking names at present for priority bookings. View

5 Mar, Tue 8:30PM				Brokers Nose (#420)
Fully inside Wollongong City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Leader Frank Hufschmid (walk co-ordinater Mike McLeod) Brokers Nose is an easy & lovelly walk.  Starting at the truck stop (noting there is very limited parking) you enter the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area through a service with various tracks leading basically North following the cliff line, taking in wet and dry Sclerophyll forests with plenty of pretty vistas and changing flora. There are some minor rock hopping sections that you can take at your own pace, and mostly just serve as stairs to higher ground. Depending on the recent rainfall there are also creeks that are very pretty (from Bushwalk the Gong). Hazards: Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Limit: 20. View

7-14 Mar, Thu (14:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM)				Kosciuszko Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	48km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Full pack walk in the Round Mountain area, visiting Farm Ridge Road, Mackays Hut, O'Keefes Hut and Derschkos Hut. Full day to climb Mt Jagungal and explore the area around it. As always, lovely Koscie scenery and bushland and great spots to camp. Also, the "traditional" BBQ on the deck at Jindabyne for a sausage and a glass of wine (both could be plural!). Fisher folk welcome as we will be near to Tumut River on the first night. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

9-16 Mar, Sat (08:00AM)-Sat (08:00AM)				Walls of Jerusalem – Lakes route – The Never Never – Overland Track – Pine Valley – Cynthia Bay
Grade:4/6		Length	100km	2,500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) A tough but rewarding walk starting from the spectacular Walls of Jerusalem National Park and then following the very scenic lakes route, passing Ball/Adelaide/Meston/Junction Lakes down to the Never Never which is the link to the Overland Track. Then a side trip to the gorgeous Pine Valley to give us time to explore the Labyrinth and climb The Acropolis before walking out to Cynthia Bay or alternatively getting the ferry back along Lake St Clair. Quite simply, this is one of Australia's most stunning walks and Autumn is the best time to experience it! You can expect rain ... anytime! Trackless section through the Never Never. Location: Walls of Jerusalem NP and Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair NP Map: The Overland track and Walls of Jerusalem Limit: 12. View

12 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Old Argyle Rd – Bundanoon (#670)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	247m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue G.
This is a circuit walk along Old Argyle Road into Penrose State Forest.  Circle back through the forest crossing the upper reaches of Paddy’s River to return to Old Argyle Road. Hazards: Rough track, creek crossings need sandals or alternative footwear. Location: Penrose SF Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

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

15 Mar, Fri 10:30AM				Suburbs Series: Windsor
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
Historic walk including First Fleet Grave at St Matthews Anglican Church Windsor, Rickabys Creek and crossing the new Windsor Bridge over the mighty Hawkesbury River. Easy walking. View

19 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambert Lookout – (Near Belmore Falls)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
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

22 Mar, Fri 9:30AM				The Suburbs Series: Castle Hill (Knightsbridge Circuit)
		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Booking opens two weeks prior to event. The walking circuit is accessed from the Showground Metro Station via tracks through the Castle Hill Showground and Fred Caterson Reserve. The walk is a mixture of pave tracks, bush tracks, fire trails and streets. Track could be rough and slippery in parts. View

23 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Moffitts Pagodas and Hades ridge in the Poseidon area
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This trip has 2 parts with the first being an exploration of the Moffitts pagodas, a place I've wanted to investigate for a long time. The 2nd is to the short but spectacular Hades ridge in the Ben Bullen State Forest, a little to the West of the Moffitts pagodas and definitely a ridge worth exploring. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP and Ben Bullen SF Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

26 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				4 Views – Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail (#110)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest.  There are 4 separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. Hazards: Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Morton NP(Kangaroo Valley) Limit: 20. View

28 Mar - 1 Apr, Thu-Mon				Easter at Bhundoo bush cottages
Grade:4/6		Length	40km		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Nestled on a private property within sight of the Castle is the beautiful and serene Bhundoo Bush Cottages property. With its 3 spacious and very comfortable cottages and loads of camping area it's the perfect place to spy out the local wildlife including wombats, wallabies and even platypus have been sighted in the local Yadboro river. Of course it's also the perfect location to venture forth and explore the local national parks including Murramarang and Meroo. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Milton 89272N and Corang 89273N Limit: 20. View

2 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Gibbergunyah Circuit (#030)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	330m	Southern Highlands Branch
Maureen.F
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

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