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22 Feb, Sat 5:08AM				East Creek Glories
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for the future generations. Park near spot height 1057 at GR 427 060. The walk will start by coming down into East Creek Galleries, then visiting a spectacular side ravine. We will move on to the West Side Falls and West Side Chamber; continue to East Creek Falls; then exit on the eastern side to visit the top of the falls. About 8 km. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

23 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. We will start at the rainforest walk, across the beach and  head up Point Upright. Then we will walk along the beach and inlet to do the Nature walk before heading back.  Options for swim if conditions are right.  Depart:  Behind Civic Centre Ulladulla 9 am.  Travel: 94 km.  Contact leader essential for meeting details.....subject to change. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Durras 1:25000 Limit: 20. View

24 Feb, Mon 8:50AM				Faulconbridge fire trail to Grose River and swim
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	320m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Drivers required. Please state if driver or passenger. Meet in Faulconbridge station car park. Drive 4 km to start of Faulconbridge fire trail. Walk 6 km. Then down to Grose River, another 1.5km . Opportunity to swim, it's a wonderful part of the river. Return to vehicles and back to station. Rough, uneven, steep track, water hazards, ladder, rope over rock can be circumnavigated. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

26 Feb, Wed 9:00AM				Wollstonecraft to Kirribilli
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Kirribilli via Berry Island and Balls Head Reserve. Visit the historic Coal Loader Centre. Beautiful bush and harbour views. Bookings only one week before the walk please. Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

28 Feb, Fri 10:50AM				Umina Beach to Woy Woy
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	20m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP are only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before the 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 a 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.Sun exposure. Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View

1 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Death trap (sheep dip) canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) Deathtrap canyon lies in the headwaters of Rocky creek canyon and is a fun creek walk with several short jumps, water slides and one abseil down a sloping cascade/ waterfall. Participants intending to join should be competent abseilers and must bring all the gear required for an abseil including harness, descender, helmet and wetsuit. From the base of this one abseil it is a pleasant walk down Rocky creek to the start of the tourist section. Co-leader is Adrian Barden. As is standard practice and because Adrian will be supplying the rope, there will be a $5 rope levy for wear and tear for everyone coming on this trip. rock scrambling and abseil Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

2-3 Mar, Sun (06:00AM)-Mon (16:00PM)				Munmorah SCA and Wyrrabalong NP
Grade:3/6		Length	23km	100m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Sunday -- Caves Beach - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah SCA Monday -- short walks and beaches Interesting coastal walking with beaches, inlets and swimming. Stay at a drive in campsite with basic facilities. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Central Coast Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S and Toukley 92313N Limit: 10. View

4 Mar, Tue 8:00AM				Kiama to Minnamurra Headlands and Beaches walk (#372)
Fully inside The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Nellie D
(NEW!!!) Starting at Minnamurra Railway Stn, catch train to Kiama Stn. Walk to the Blowhole for morning tea, then on via Kiama Harbour and pools, Pheasant Point rock platform, Bombo Beach and its Headlands' spectacular views; explore the old Quarry, then lunch and pos sible swim at shady Boneyard Beach.  Short road walk past Cathedral Rocks; cross Jones Beach and over the headland to Minnamurra River; short walk back to the station.  Optional 30 minute extension meander along the river - or another swim! ***** Bring OPAL card and cozzies.***** Fairly easy walking, some hills; possible shallow creek crossing.  Partly open, partly shaded. Location: Kiama-Minnamurra Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 20. View

6-8 Mar, Thu (09:00AM)-Sat (12:00PM)				Paddle & Camp Tallowa Dam to Shoalhaven Gorge (#K163)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Goulburn Mulwaree Council Shoalhaven City Council
		Length	29km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Les
(Fully Booked) This is an optional 1 (14km) or 3 (29km) day paddle. Day 1: We will head up the Shoalhaven River 7km for lunch.  The one day paddlers will then make their way back while the campers will set up camp. Day 2: Make our way up to Fossickers Flat for lunch then return to camp. Day 3: Break camp and make our way back to Tallowah Dam. - Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. - If camping then organise own tent, cooking etc. Note: "!! New Event 🙂 Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Shoalhaven River Limit: 16. View

7 Mar, Fri 9:30AM				Lynne’s birthday walk: Female Street art walk: Redfern to Newtown
Grade:1/6		Length	6km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader : Lynne Hewitt, Street art walk through Newtown and Darlington as you discover street art by some of Sydney's best female street artists, as well as works that celebrate important women. This walk takes around 2 hours and starts at Redfern train station, covering approximately 4.5 km. You'll finish close to Newtown train station. You'll discover street art by the following female artists: Rose Strachen, Sharon Billinge, Shannon Crees, George Rose, Karen Farmer, Georgia Norton Rose, Rebecca Lourey, Sophi Odling, Lotte Alexis, Mariko Konno & Styna. You'll also see pieces celebrating significant women by Fintan Magee, Ox King, Oli Ruskidd, Phibs and Brad Robson. Limit: 15. View

8-19 Mar, Sat (08:00AM)-Wed (14:30PM)				Pisgah rock¬Erskine creek¬Dadder Cave¬JackEvans track
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) This is one of my favourite Summer destinations as Erskine creek has some truly stunning pools for swimming. On this trip for those interested people can bring along their surfmats/lilos and race the rapids from up near Dadders Cave down along Erskine creek to where the Jack Evans track junction. For those who love the water this walk should be on you're bucket list. rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

11 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Old Argyle Rd – Bundanoon (#670)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	247m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(NEW!!!) 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. Rough track, creek crossings need sandals or alternative footwear. Location: Penrose SF Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

11 Mar, Tue 9:20AM				Wollongong botanical garden
Grade:2/6					Illawarra Branch
(SWAG) Graham B.
(NEW!!!) Immerse yourself in nature at the Wollongong Botanic Garden with their excellent network of paths to explore and hidden treasures to discover. Open daily, this spectacular 27-hectare space is a serene and beautiful place to relax, celebrate, and learn more about plants and horticulture. Overlooking the city of Wollongong from its highest point at the Gleniffer Brae Manor House it features an impressive collection of native and exotic plants from around the world. The Garden is also home to a range of native wildlife including Bower Birds, Ring Tail Possums, Kookaburras, native bees, and more. Escape with a walk through one of the largest rainforest collections in Australia, featuring a range of Illawarra rainforest species. View

12-22 Mar, Wed (13:47PM)-Sat (00:00AM)				Overland Track plus side trips
Grade:5/6		Length	125km		Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Overland track walk. Starting at Cradle Mountain and walking through to Cynthia Bay. Planning to do as many side trips as possible dependent upon weather. Side trips include Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff, Mount Oakleigh, Mount Ossa, Hartnett Falls, an additional 2 nights in Pine Valley, Mount Acropolis, and Labyrinth. Will need to pay for airfares, bus to and from track, one night accommodation at Launceston, one night accommodation at Cynthia Bay and one or two nights accommodation at Hobart. Need to pay for Overland Track Pass and Tasmania walking pass. Will need to be reasonably fit as we will be walking at a good pace to fit in the side trips. Previous pack hiking experience required. Even though there are huts all the way, still required to carry a tent, quality sleeping bag, sleeping mat, cooking gear, and food for 8 days. Steep ascent with full pack day one. The weather. Rocky, scrambling. Some exposure. Long distance. Location: Tasmania Map: Cradle Mountain~Lake StClair national park Map Published by Tasmap and highly recommended. Limit: 12. View

14 Mar, Fri 9:01AM				Seniors week event 1
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
TBA View

15 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Deep Pass and River Caves canyon double
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) These 2 canyons are perfect for people who haven't done a canyon before as they are very easy with no compulsory swims and relatively easy scrambles involved. Of course if you want to swim there's plenty of pools along the way to take a dip in. We will have lunch at the cars so you can travel light! rock scrambling Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

18 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambert Lookout – (Near Belmore Falls) (#120)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
(NEW!!!) 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. Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent Location: Budderoo NP (Robertson) Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

21 Mar, Fri 10:03AM				Seniors week No 2
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
TBA View

22 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Carrington Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) I haven't been to Carrington Falls for over 2 years so its about time I revisited this truly spectacular location. After visiting the base of the falls I plan to walk downstream to where Stevos Track junction and along the way swim and rock hop our way down the river. Expect lots of swims and waterfalls. rock scrambling and offtrack Location: Morton national park Limit: 15. View

22-31 Mar, Sat-Mon				Lord Howe Island
					Branch
35308
Staying at Ocean View Apartments Activities include bushwalking, swimming, snorkelling Co-leader Joe Pike. For more information contact Jill Hawkes Location: Lord Howe Island View

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