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2 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburbs series of walks: Baulkham Hills; Mike Pickles’ birthday walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(Updated Details) Celebrate Mr Pickles 89 birthday at Baulkham Hills : Heritage Walk. The walk starts at the rose garden in Roxbrough  Park Road.   There is some street walking to reach Crestwood Reserve. There are shared walk/cycle ways through the reserve . The walk continues as far as Seven Hills Road and the leads back through Tory Burn Reserve to Windsor Road and back to the Rose Garden.   The walk will also be listed on The Wanderers Bushwalking Clubs Program. Trip hazzards, cyclists on shared pathways, road crossings, the occassional snake. Location: Baulkham Hills Limit: 10. View

3 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Red Ledge Pass – Devils Hole Track
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Date Changed) Red Ledge Pass is one of the many scenic passes off the Narrowneck that are worth a visit but still pose a bit of a challenge as it's steep in parts with a rough track only to the top of the pass with a bush bash down into the valley. Then it's a walk along to Devils Hole, which is very scenic with its small stand of rainforest and giant chockstone. Off-track and scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

4 Aug, Sun 8:00AM				Extension of The Great West to East walk : Part 1
Grade:3/6		Length	22km	500m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Extension of The Great West to East walk: Manly to the Spit via North Head, North Steyne Beach and Balgowlah. Philip is going to walk 60 Km over several Sundays  in August to raise fund for Fred Hollows.  You are invited to join him and encouraged to sign up for your own Fund Raising or at least contribute to his Fund Raiser. Fred's Big Run - Philip Wright (fredsbigrun.org) Will see the hanging swamp, the barrel display, several lookouts, Quarantine Station, Blue fish wall, Shelley Beach. Limit: 10. View

4 Aug, Sun 8:00AM				Pigeon House Mountain and Landslide Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Grade: 4 hard and overgrown. Walk distance: about 15 km. We warm up by climbing Pigeon House and hope for a brilliant view! We then descend on the steep northwestern side, where the (ex)track is very overgrown, and join Wombat Ridge Trail. We follow this until we head on a footpad to Landslide Creek for a view into the valleys. Return the same way, minus the final ascent to Pigeon House. Location: Morton NP Limit: 12. View

5 Aug, 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. Possibly muddy sections. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

5 Aug, Mon 9:00AM				Tessellated Pavement – Mt Irvine
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	372m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This is a special trip for us, being guided by Graham Conden. We are walking out to the interesting tessellated pavement with superb views overlooking the Wollangambe Wilderness. The undulating track follows a narrow ridge out to this natural wonder which is important to the Dharug people who have engravings etc. there. Preview the track at https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/australia/new-south-wales/mt-irvine-and-the-tessellated-pavements?mobileMap=false&initFlyover=true&flyoverReturnToTrail Booking essential stating whether you are coming by train or driving. The number we can take is determined by the number of cars available. Also give your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I have these already. It is a bit overgrown in places, but nothing too bad. Location: Mt Irvine Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 20. View

6 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
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael Q
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. Some overgrown and steep tracks. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

7 Aug, Wed 8:30AM				Blaxland to Glenbrook via Yoogali Lookout, Lapstone Creek, Marge & Liz Lookouts
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	420m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Starting Blaxland Station, after a short walk along Mitchells Pass, walk around Major Mitchell Reserve along a track to Yoogali Lookout, walk through Knappsack Park Reserve, Lapstone Creek cross Mitchells Pass Road and walk up to Marge & Liz Lookouts and on to Glenbrook Station. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossing. short sections off-track and on faint tracks. Location: Blaxland Limit: 15. View

7 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				Florence Head, Morton NP
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Car pool to Little Forest Plateau. Walk is mainly on a defined track. Brilliant views over Milton and to Pigeon House. Bring morning tea to enjoy at lookout. Coffee in Milton. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N View

7 Aug, Wed 10:15AM				Illawarra coastal walk Bellambi to Thirroul
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
Mostly flat walking along cycle/pedestrian trail.  Some beach walking (hard sand).  A bit of street walking and slightly uphill at the end.  We will try to identify bird life along the way. Very picturesque coastline. bikes, possibly strong wind. Limit: 15. View

7 Aug, Wed 10:02AM				Suburb series: Colo Heights: Bob Turners Track
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Kevin Cliffe We walk Bob Turners Track. We'll see various flowers on our way down to the pristine Colo River where you can swim. Steep and slippery sections. Steep sections Location: Colo River Map: Colo Heights 90313N Limit: 6. View

8 Aug, Thu				Helensburgh to Semi Detached Point and return
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	660m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Helensburgh Station follow a variety of un-named tracks to Semi Detached Point near Era Beach. Return via Cutty Ridge, Burgh track and alternative route back to the station. Great track walking in some seldom used routes. river crossings, rocky sections. Location: Garawarra SCAand Royal NP Limit: 20. View

9 Aug, Fri 9:42AM				Arthurs Lookout and Mt Blackheath
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	750m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Shipley Road, walk to Arthurs Lookout and then down to Blackheath Glen, then walk along Kanimbla Drive up to Mt Blackheath and back. This is a reconnaissance walk by a small group of leaders. Steep and slippery. Indistinct and overgrown track. Limit: 5. View

9 Aug, Fri 8:00AM				Bingie Dreaming Track – Bingie Bingie Point to Congo
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
We will start at Bingie Bingie Point and explore the area. We then follow a formed track to Congo. We pass a variety of golden beaches and untamed bushland. With a little luck we might see some sea eagles & whales. This walk will include a car shuffle. Lunch in Moruya after the walk. Limit: 15. View

9-11 Aug, Fri-Sun				Pilliga Tag-Along Tour
Grade:3/6					Armidale Branch
6513
The Pilliga Tag-along tour is a not-for-profit tour. It is an activist tour aiming to educate and highlight the dire impacts of coal seam gas. It is tour that contrasts the beauty of the Pilliga with the visible impacts of mining. Day 1. Barradine Forest Discovery Centre, Sculptures in the Scrub or Fire Tower and Salt Caves. Day 2: Tour of coal seam gas fields. Bookings essential. Contact Pat by phone or email to register. Location: Pilliga View

9 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				Suburb Series : Fiddletown
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
(Cancelled) Wild flowers and magnificent views of Berowra Ck near Hawkesbury River.  Neverfail Trail out to Colingridge Point and back. Easy fire trail. Very little ascent/descent. No public transport. Map: Marramarra National Park View

9 Aug, Fri 10:09AM				Suburbs series: Historic walk of Cremorne
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
After his very popular Shrimton Creek walk, Kevin was urged to put on more walks. Today he will be leading an easy and interesting walk in the North Shore, away from his home. It starts with a pleasant ferry ride from Circular Quay and we'll explore 16 historic points. Limit: 15. View

10 Aug, Sat				Ahearn Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	150m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Wattle Ridge Road at Hill Top – Nattai Road W11E – follow track along an undulating ridge to Ahearn Lookout and another impressive lookout nearby – return the same way. Ahearn Lookout is a spectacular lookout at the end of an interesting ridge, offering views of the Nattai Gorge, Mt Jellore and Russells Niddle. Hopefully the wildflowers should be on display. Fire trail - track, possible short off-track section with mild scrub and cliff edges. Location: Nattai NP(Hill Top) Map: Hill Top 8929-2N Limit: 12. View

10 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Bicenntennial trail ridge exploration
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Next to the Bicentennial trail is a ridge I’ve wanted to explore for a long time! I think it will be a world of fabulous pagodas, mysterious slots and wind-carved overhangs of great beauty…so I’m hopeing!On this trip we will explore this area and all it has to offer the adventurous bushwalking explorer. Rock scrambling and off-track. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

11 Aug, Sun 9:30AM				Bomaderry Creek iNaturalist Walks and Training
					Milton Branch
Michael I.
This is an excellent opportunity to tick several boxes all at once. 1. Attend a Science Week event 2. Attend an iNaturalist training (at Nowra Showgrounds) 3. Walk in Bomaderry Creek; practice your iNaturalist techniques and benefit from the local knowledge of a bunch of local experts including bird enthusiast Carla Jackett, botanist Kevin Mills, ecologist David Rush, and Terry Barratt, Bomaderry Landcare coordinator. The event is held in conjunction with https://budawangcoast.org.au/ and full details are listed below. N.B. Register using the link provided... https://budawangcoast.org.au/2024/06/20/science-week-2024/ Limit 40 and it is already over half full, so book your space soon. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the wonders of iNaturalist, and be in the company of local ecology experts who can guide you along the way. All enquiries, please contact Michael Irving: mirving2535@gmail.com or phone 0418 602 914. Limit: 40. View

11 Aug, Sun 8:00AM				Extension of The Great West to East walk Part 2: Spit to Circular Quay
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	450m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Extension of The Great West to East Walk Part 2: Spit to Circular Quay Philip is going to walk 50 Km over several Sundays in August to raise fund for Fred Hollows.  You are invited to join him and encouraged to sign up for your own Fund Raising or at least contribute to his Fund Raiser. Fred's Big Run - Philip Wright (fredsbigrun.org) Walk from The Spit to Circular Quay via Balmoral and the waterfront. This is about the most scenic walk in Sydney. Limit: 10. View

11 Aug, Sun 6:36AM				Kangaroo Creek Traverse
Grade:5/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area, currently under threat, must be better protected. Park the cars near Angus Place. Walk on trail to SH 1127, then off trail north east to SH 1095. Descend into Kangaroo Creek at around GR 329 060, then follow the cliff line and ledges all the way to GR 315 056. Exit to Angus Place Trail and walk back to vehicles. About 12 km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest and Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

11 Aug, Sun 8:30AM				South from Batemans Bay Walk 2 – Lilli Pilli Beach to McKenzies Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
More beautiful views plus interesting geology as we weave our way around numerous cliffs and headlands. Jimmies Island can be viewed from the Pretty Point area. One-way walk with a car shuffle. View

12 Aug, Mon 9:30PM				Artarmon Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	220m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
From Artarmon station this circuit uses bush tracks, bicycle paths and roads. It passes through reserves and bushland, descends steeply to Tunks Park then climbs out to Narenburn. It returns to Artarmon station via Naremburn Oval. steep paths, steps, creek crossings, bicycles. Location: Artarmon Map: Artarmon Limit: 14. View

12 Aug, Mon 8:50AM				Faulconbridge Point
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Nearly fully booked) A gentle walk to the lookout. Drivers may be required Rough fire trail. Edges Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 8. View

12 Aug, Mon 9:55AM				Toongabbie to Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	110m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Morning tea nearby at Ron Hill Park. Follow Toongabbie Creek along the Great West Walk to Parramatta. Map: Prospect and Parramatta Limit: 20. View

13 Aug, Tue 9:30AM				Lake Illawarra – Bike Ride (Road/Mtn)
Grade:3/6		Length	45km		Milton Branch
Herbert F.
Leaders: Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. We circumnavigate Lake Illawarra, mainly on off-road cycleways. Several short on-road sections have wide shoulders. Bring morning tea to enjoy at the lake entrance at Windang, and lunch on banks of Macquarie Rivulet at Darcy Dunster Reserve, Yallah (choice of BYO, or take-away from Hunger Buster kebabs or Hungry Jacks). Map: Illawarra Cycleways Limit: 12. View

13 Aug, Tue 9:30AM				Walls of Camelot & Rocky Waterhole LO (#200)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(Leader Changed) The track branches off the Nattai Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs.  The track then continues on to join the Rocky Waterholes track. Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

14 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				Forest Lodge to Darling Harbour
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
John M.
From Forest Lodge we will walk along Orphan School Creek to Johnstons Canal which leads to Jubilee Park , Rozelle Bay, Blackwattle Bay and the Fish Markets (and Circular Quay if desired). Bookings only from one week before the date of walk please. Fine views of the harbour. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15. View

14 Aug, Wed 8:30AM				Loftus to Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting from Loftus station, walk along Forest Trail, Temptation Creek Trail and Holy Trail, Florence Parade to Bungoona Lookout, on to Audley and then Engadine track, Bottle Forest track and Karloo Track to Heathcote. We will walk alongside Kangaroo Creek, crossing it a couple of time and pass several pools including Kangaroo Creek Pool and Karloo Pool. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Rock scrambling. Location: Heathcote Limit: 15. View

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

15 Aug, Thu 8:30AM				Emmetts Flat via Slotts Way & Starlights (#254)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:5/6		Length	16km	410m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) (Changed leader) Head along Ahearns LO track. Branch south down Slotts Way. Reaching the Nattai River, head down stream till reaching Emmetts Flat then head up Starlights trail. Hazards: Steep off track descent. Creek crossings. Steep ascent. Uneven surfaces Steep descent and ascent, off-track in places. Creek crossing, slippery, cliff edges. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Limit: 10. View

16 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				The suburbs series of walk: Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	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  and the Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre. Lot to see and learn. Limit: 15. View

17 Aug, Sat 9:14AM				Dantes Glen
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
From the station we walk along San Jose Ave to North Lawson Trail, then follow cliff top to Echo Bluff, Echo Point and Fairy Falls. Down steps to Dantes Glen Falls, St Michaels Falls, Empire Pass and a gentle up hill to Frederica Falls. Take Hughes Ave track back to Lawson. Don't expect the huge cliffs and scenery of Katoomba. But from this uncrowded Echo Point, we look out onto the Grose Wilderness Area just a few kilometres away. No houses or roads to be seen. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba Limit: 12. View

17 Aug, Sat				Ravines and Cliffs of Long Ridge West
Grade:5/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Private property access has been arranged. Park at GR 783 984 on Long Ridge Trail. Explore the gullies north west of spot height 538 m, then walk to GR 767 983 and descend north under the cliffs. Traverse clockwise to GR 771 979, the gully that contains Boulder Glade. Ascend the gully and walk back to the cars. About 7 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

17 Aug, Sat 7:30AM				The Grand Cliff Top Track
Grade:4/6		Length	19km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk is one of the star attractions in the Blue Mountains now, and this time, I plan to do the entire route as I had to stop halfway last time due to the rain. Expect dozens of waterfalls, jaw-dropping viewpoints and newly upgraded track and bridges along the way. Lots of steps. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba and Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View

17 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				The Valley of the Kings
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Anton
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) One of the grandest of the many grand Mugii Murum-Ban walks. Valley of the Kings has a (big) bit of everything - big cliffs, big pagodas, big ferns, and big views. Climbing the file trail to the top of the Genowlan Mesa, we walk along its spectacular south-east cliffs high above the Capertee Valley. We then make our way to the Sphinx complex with its 360 degree views across the mountain, before descending into and through the beautiful valley. Come join the Fellowship of the King. Off-track. Scrambling. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

18 Aug, Sun 9:30AM				Minnamurra – Kiama
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	160m	Branch
Carol T.
With spectacular views along this northern section of the Kiama coast walk, we'll start at the glorious Minnamurra River, over the headland to Jones beach, passing Cathedral rocks, Boneyard beach and onto Bombo Headland.  We’ll explore the rock quarry before crossing Bombo beach then continue through to Kiama to explore the lighthouse, before our journey ends at Kiama station.  Easy track walking with breath-taking views.  Relaxed pace, Rail friendly.  Joint walk with The Bushclub. Location: Kiama Coast Map: Kiama 9028-1S View

18 Aug, Sun 9:00AM				Tabourie to Meroo Point
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Park at Tabourie Beach, walk south on bush tracks, fire trails and beaches via Termeil Point and Meroo Head for lunch. Return to Tabourie via alternate route. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

19 Aug, Mon 7:00PM				Invasive Speces
					Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Andrew Cox, CEO of the Invasive Species Council, and ex-CEO of NPA, will be presenting on the impact of invasive species on our wildlife and ecosystems! His knowledge is deep, and this will be one of the highlights talks of the year. Ian Hill will be hosting the talk. The zoom link will be open by 7.00pm! Share with your friends! Link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8102670640?omn=87638943742 View

19 Aug, Mon 9:22AM				Nellies Glen to Devils Hole
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Follow the Six Foot Track down Nellies Glen. Return to Katoomba via Devils Hole. Steep descent on old steps and track. Some rock scrambling ascending Devils Hole. Some sections will be damp and maybe slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

19 Aug, Mon 9:00AM				The suburbs series: Carlingford to Parramatta Park
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
I have engaged the services of David Abbey to lead this walk. We will start the walk near the former Carlingford Railway Station and follow the walking track alongside the corridor of the new light rail. If we are lucky, we might see the new trains (trams) being tested as we walk along the track. There are various views of the city as we enjoy this walk. We will meet near the bus stop on Lloyds Ave at 9.00am. Limit: 20. View

20 Aug, Tue 9:00AM				Buxton Ave to Little River Cascades via Dobsons Cave (#900)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wollondilly Shire Council Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked) A circular walk taking in a number of spectacular parts of Little River and including Dobson's Cave. The walk can be shortened by 2km by ending at Boundary Rd jnct. Some off track. A short but steep climb at the end of the walk.  Unfenced cliffs. Location: Bargo SCR (Buxton) Map: Picton 9029-4S Bargo 9029-3N Limit: 20. View

21 Aug, Wed 9:45AM				Collaroy to Mona Vale
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Collaroy to Mona Vale via Collaroy Beach, Narrabeen Headland, Turimetta Headland and Warriewood Beach. Some steps, some street walking. Beautiful coastal scenery. Bookings only from one week before the date of walk please. Location: Northern Beaches Limit: 15. View

21 Aug, Wed 8:25AM				Glenbrook circuit via Blue Pool Kanuka Brook & Red Hand Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Cancelled) TRACK CLOSED Glenbrook Station walk replaced by walk at Wentworth Falls. Glenbrook station to Douglas Smith Memorial Park and down to Blue Pool, walk along Kanuka Brook on to Red Hand Cave, along Campfire Creek to the Weir. After crossing, go along a short section off track from Blue Pool carpark to Station Street Fire Trail to Douglas Smith Memorial Park and back to Glenbrook Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossing, a short off track section. Location: Glenbrook Limit: 15. View

21 Aug, Wed 8:00AM				Mill Bay to Dalmeny Campground – Coastal Walk
		Length	6km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Grade: Easy. This is a paved path and boardwalk, shared with cyclists. We will start at Mill Bay at Wogonga Inlet, passing Kianga & beaches with incredible views. Hopefully we will see sea eagles and whales. We will finish the walk at Dalmeny Campground. Lunch on the headland with great views of Dalmeny Beach. Bring your own lunch or purchase at the Dalmeny takeaway. Limit: 15. View

21 Aug, Wed 9:10AM				Wentworth Falls circuit via Lincolns Rock & Grand Cliff Top Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
REPLACEMENT FOR CANCELLED GLENBROOK WALK Starting from Wentworth Falls Station, walk along Charles Darwin Walk, Fletcher St to Wentworth Falls Lookout on to Lincolns Rock. Walk back to Wentworth Falls Lookout and go along the Grand Clifftop Walk to Empress Lookout, turn off and then go along the Nature Trail and highway back to Wentworth Falls Station. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 15. View

22 Aug, Thu				Stanwell Park to Waterfall
Grade:3/6		Length	21km	600m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Date Changed) Descend from the station and follow paths to then ascend the new sandstone staircase to Bald Hill. Continue along the Coast Track to Burning Palms and head up the Burgh Track to Garawarra Farm. Follow Bolo Ridge along sometimes faint track. Descend to Lady Carrington Drive. Follow the Forest Island, Couranga and Uloola Tracks to Waterfall Station. A lot of variety. Rocky and slippery sections, river crossings Location: Royal NP Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Fri 9:00AM				The Alphabet series.”W”. Wild Flower Garden at St Ives
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. Commencing Kitchener Street, St Ives and down to the creek and fire trail via creek, Mueller Track, where the stillness of nature surrounds you, and up to The Wildflower Garden. Continues to Solander Track. Pretty along the creek, with a waterfall (Phantom Falls). Some quite wet tiny tracks. Lots of ups and downs. Those who use hiking sticks, bring them. Visitors/info centre, next to Senses Track, has a coffee machine and native plant nursery.  Return via a slightly shorter route. Slippery sections. Limit: 15. View

24 Aug, Sat 9:00AM				Bobo Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Mid North Coast Branch
Coleta R.
An interesting walk through tall eucalypt forest with pockets of rainforest deep in the creek area. Mostly on track, small sections on forestry roads and finishing with crisscrossing creek bed. Book with leader by text to 0425229503 One quite steep and slippery descent, recommend poles if you normally find them helpful. Suitable for regular walkers with a reasonable degree of fitness. Location: kiwarrick state forest Map: Nabiac and 9333-1N Limit: 20. View

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