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1 Jul, Tue 9:00AM				Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge (#940)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(Cancelled) This is a medium (grade 3) walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and onto See Thru Falls then Mermaids Pool for morning tea. We will then follow the Matilda Track to a series of lookouts.   At the third lookout, we will split into 2 groups.  The optional harder (grade 4) walk will continue on and down Rosies Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge and lunch in the gorge then return via Jacks Pass. The easier (grade 3) walk will back track to one of the lookouts for lunch. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings. Location: Potholes Reserve Tahmoor Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 20. View

1 Jul, Tue				Track clearing with NPA and NPWS
					Milton Branch
Paul B.
Date tbc. Would you like to spend a day as part of a joint team track clearing our local National Parks? We expect to conduct trackwork in the Morton National Park in the last week of July. Date to be confirmed. It can be hard work but there are easy jobs too. It’s definitely a lot of fun. A great way to give back to the bush and we have a great afternoon tea party afterwards! Location: Morton NP View

2 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Circular Quay to Bondi Junction
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
(Cancelled) Walk from Circular Quay to Bondi Junction via Botanic Gardens, Woolloomooloo,  Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Trumper Park, Centennial Park and Queens Park. Street and park walking with lots of steps. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Eastern Suburbs Limit: 15. View

2 Jul, Wed 9:13AM				Otford to Burning Palms Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	450m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(Cancelled) Following Cliff Track to coastal views from Otford Lookout, descending to Burning Palms Beach. Return via Burgh Track and Garrawarra Trail loop back to Otford along the ridge via Werrong lookout. Bush trails and beach walking. Some steep and slippery sections. View

2 Jul, Wed 8:30AM				Steamers Beach Booderee NP
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
From Steamers Beach Car Park follow a sandy track through a tall eucalypt forest. A set of metal steps brings you down to Steamers Beach which has high cliffs. We will walk along the beach to the far end where there are rock overhangs We will return the same way. Booderee has a park entry fee. Location: Booderee NP Limit: 12. View

4 Jul - 30 Nov, Fri-Sun				Beebox Spur – Shoalhaven River
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
(NEW!!!) Bungonia NP - Beebox Spur - Shoalhaven River - Trestles Track. A circuit walk with a steep descent on day 1 and a steep climb on day 2. In between there is river walking with time for swimming, exploring and relaxing.   Hard walk. Track and off track. Joint walk with Bush Club. Minor car shuffle involved. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 15. View

4 Jul, Fri 9:47AM				The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
RSVP direct to Heather heatherlakiss@gmail.com This  pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the national park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in East Lindfield. Steep, rugged and slippery sections. Limit: 15. View

5 Jul, Sat 5:50AM				Noorumboon Brook and the Cliffs to the East
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park on Bells Line of Road at GR 766 889. Staying within the national park, make our way to the headwaters of Noorumboon Brook at GR 772 894, then follow the north west trending ridge above it on the right-hand side, exploring under the cliff lines, till about GR 775 913. Walk under the cliffs above Noorumboon Brook, then descend to the bottom at GR 771 902. Attempt to climb within it and out onto the ridge to the west. If not successful, take a ledge discovered on a previous walk, leading to the same ridge. Follow the ridge to reconnect with the parked vehicles. About 8 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Kurrajong 9030-4N and Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 10. View

5 Jul, Sat 8:00AM				Rock Bottom~Point Hatteras~Mine in the Sky~Rock Bottom
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	560m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
From Rock Bottom we will access Point Hatteras via a route that follows under the clifflines below Point Hatteras and after ascending to the top will visit the Cape as well as the very interesting Mine in the Sky before descending via a route to the north of Airly Turret. Expect lots of rock scrambling and offtrack walking. The meeting time is earlyish as there is lots to explore on this hike! rock scrambling/offtrack walking Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

6 Jul, Sun 8:30AM				Governor Head and Cape St George Lighthouse
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Walk from Murrays Beach carpark to Governor Head then south through heathland and forest to the ruins of Cape St George Lighthouse. Return via Hole in the Wall. Great coastal views. Booderee has a park entry fee. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 1:25,000 View

7 Jul, Mon 10:40AM				Kellys Falls, Stanwell Tops to Stanwell Park
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	210m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Travelling by a fast train and then by bus, we reach the Princess Marina Track and follow it to the beautiful Kellys Falls and beyond, through distinctly different bushland to that is around Sydney or the Blue Mountains. From here we walk around to see some stunning views from the escarpment over the coast, before descending 150 metres down to Stanwell Park station for the journey home. Most of the walk is fairly flat except for the descent to Stanwell Park. Uneven and possibly slippery track surfaces, creek crossings and some tracks with steep drops to their side. Location: Stanwell Tops Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 20. View

7 Jul, Mon 9:00AM				Oatley Park
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) A slow-paced meander around one of the gems of the Branch, an urban park with so much wildlife and stunning scenery and not so far through suburbia to the start of the walk if coming via public transport. Be ready to stop and enjoy the scenery and the wildlife, even in winter!   Location: Oatley Park Limit: 10. View

7 Jul, Mon 8:46AM				Springwood Ridge trail, Blue Gum Swamp
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	240m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Cars required please. Meet in Springwood railway car park near the mural. Drive to White Cross Road, Winmalee. Grotto. Up Springwood Ridge Fire Trail, past St Columba's High School. Continue to smaller track and then steep down. Reach Blue Gum Forest track. Up short cut track to Shaws Ridge. Tracks back to cars. Steep, rough, slippery, edges Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

8 Jul, Tue				Rainforest Family Walk
Grade:3/6					Milton Branch
32009
Date tbc 8 or 15 July. This is a short discovery walk in rainforest. Suitable for children accompanied by an adult. Bring morning tea. Back by lunch. View

8 Jul, Tue 7:02AM				Sydney: Rose Bay to Watsons Bay (#S102)
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
From Rose Bay Ferry Wharf we will visit Sydney Harbour National Park. The walk passes Nielsen Park, Strickland House, Greycliffe Estate and Vaucluse House.  Vaucluse House closed on Tuesday, but gardens open. Return via 2:45pm ferry from Watsons Bay to Circular Quay  ar. 3:08pm, train to Central in time for 4pm train. Many steps & street walking. Limit: 20. View

9 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Milsons Point to Botanic Gardens
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Milsons Point Station across Harbour Bridge and around Circular Quay to the Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquarie’s chair, Domain and on to Hyde Park. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 15. View

9 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Nuggan Pt, Meroo Headland
Grade:3/6		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. We will adjourn to somewhere for coffee afterwards. Grade 2/3. Location: Meroo NP View

9 Jul, Wed 8:45AM				Springwood circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	425m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Start at Springwood station and descend via Magdala Gully Track to Magdala Falls. Turn off and ascend to Yondell Avenue Extension Trail via a faint track and join Wiggins Track, the Victory Track, Sassafras Gully Track and a short road walk back to Springwood Station. Steep and slippery sections, many trees and branches across track, creek crossings Location: Springwood Limit: 10. View

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) Kevin C.
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.
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.
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

13 Jul, Sun 8:00AM				Pretty Beach – Durras Mountain
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
From the NWPS car park at Pretty Beach follow the trail over Durras Mountain and return along the coast with a project to find and photograph the fossils north of Clear Point. NPWS park fees apply. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Kioloa1:25,000 View

14 Jul, Mon 9:35AM				Fort Rock to Mt Vic
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Nearly fully booked) Visit Fort Rock and Rock Climbers Cave on the way. Mostly follows the railway line with views to the west. Location: Blackheath Limit: 24. View

14 Jul, Mon 9:30AM				Taronga Zoo to The Rocks
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	120m	Macarthur Branch
Roslyn B.
(NEW!!!) Pleasant walk along some tracks, some paths along the foreshore to Cremorne, then street walking through Kirribilli to Wendy Whitely's Garden, back along Lavender Bay and over the bridge to the City. Many steps, some climbs. Location: SydneyHarbour View

14 Jul, Mon 9:00AM				The Woronora
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) We have a new regional park on the ridge between Engadine and Woronora Heights. On either side is an important corridor. This walk will enable people to see why this small parcel is worth the fight! Location: Woronora Plateau Limit: 10. 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

16 Jul, Wed 9:23AM				Allambie Heights to Manly Dam
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	160m	Sydney Branch
Jeff O.
From Allambie Rd walk on bush tracks and fire trails to Manly Dam. Proceed along South side of Manly Reservoir to Nature Trail for return to Manly Dam. Then walk to B-Line bus stop near Kenneth St for return journey Rough and rocky paths with possible paddling after rain. Location: Manly Dam Limit: 15. View

16 Jul, Wed 8:42AM				Kirrawee to Loftus along Hacking River
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Short street walking from Kirrawee Station to Royal National Park. Beautiful tracks with creek crossings then down to the Hacking River and along to Audley. Ascending the Honeymoon Track from Audley Weir to Loftus Station. Creek crossings Limit: 15. 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				Meadowbank Ferry Wharf to Rydalmere via Bicentennial and Olympic Park and Armory.
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Meadowbank Ferry Wharf to Rydalmere via Bicentennial and Olympic Park and Armory. Limit: 20. View

19 Jul, Sat 7:32AM				Above Blacksmiths Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Park at the locked gate and walk D’Arcy Trail to GR 716 960. Descend under the cliffs above Blacksmiths Creek and follow them north east till GR 723 970. Return via the upper cliff line above it. About 10 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. 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.
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

20 Jul, Sun 8:30AM				Mount Kembla Tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk the Mt. Kembla Summit and Ring Track. Tracks through eucalypt- and rain- forest with extensive views of the Illawarra coastline. Some points of historic interest. There is a short section of a quiet road. Optional  extra easy walk on the Miners Memorial Pathway. Possible leeches. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

20 Jul, Sun 8:30AM				Sussex Inlet Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Milton Branch
Maureen & David C
Starting from Errol Bond Reserve, Cudmirrah (opposite Cuddy Café) over the dunes to Cudmirrah Beach and Sussex Inlet Surf Club. We then descend to the rocks and follow The Inlet to morning tea. We can climb up a vegetated dune for views then Cater Island for lunch, returning via Swan Lake. Afternoon tea at the cars. Map: Sussex Inlet 1:25,000 View

20 Jul, Sun 10:30AM				Tura Headland and surrounds
Grade:1/6		Length	4km		Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
(NEW!!!) Walk follows an easy trail with viewing platforms and excellent ocean views. Walk will continue north through melaleuca trees to stairway to Dolphin Cove. Linked to Bournda N.P. this coastal reserve functions as an important wildlife corridor. Threatened species such as the long nosed potoroo and the eastern pygmy possum have been sighted. Headland walk is wheelchair friendly Location: Tura Head Coastal Reserve View

21 Jul, Mon 9:38AM				Berowra to Mt Kuring-gai via Cowan Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) This is a very beautiful walk that descends quickly to Cowan Creek, where we see some remains from past residents as we meander around the bays. Then we have a quick rise to follow a ridge to Mt Ku-ring-gai from where we catch the train home. Book, giving your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I already have them. The track can be muddy and slippery in places and there are many trip hazards. There are some moderately difficult creek crossings too. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 20. View

21 Jul, Mon 8:45AM				Lost World
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	540m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
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

23 Jul, Wed 10:15AM				Lawson Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	180m	Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk from Lawson Station and return via Dantes Glen and Empire Pass. A delightful walk through waterfalls, creeks and ferny glens. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Lots of steep steps. Rocky creek crossings. Slippery rocky tracks which can be very muddy. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 15. View

23 Jul, Wed 9:15AM				Wentworth Falls to Hazelbrook via Aeroplane Hill, Pyramid Falls and Adams Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Meet at Wentworth Falls Station. Short car Shuttle to start of the walk at the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive, then walk along Ingar Road, Aeroplane Hill Trail past Aeroplane Hill, a short section on an indistinct track to Bedford Pool, then past Pyramid Falls, Adams Lookout to Hazelbrook Station. Cars Required. Steep and slippery section, creek crossings Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 15. View

25 Jul, Fri 9:33AM				Parramatta to Olympic Park
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
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.
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

27 Jul, Sun 8:00AM				Gadara Point and Ngaityung Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
From Mt. Bushwalker car park walk to the lookout then on to Gadara Point for lunch. Visit Ngaityung Falls before returning to start. Expect magnificent scenery all day. Location: Morton NP Map: Tianjara 1:25,000 Limit: 10. View

27 Jul, Sun				National Tree Day
					Milton Branch
32009
Come and join us for a morning of planting food trees for the Glossy Black Cockatoo. We will be teaming up with Milton Rural Landcare, Treading Lightly, Shoalhaven Landcare and the NSW Threatened Species Program. We will plant Casuarina littorals, the preferred food tree of the Glossy Black Cockatoo. After the hard work there will be time to catch up with others and be treated to refreshments. Time and location will be emailed out closer to the date. View

28 Jul, Mon 8:55AM				Sassafras Ridge
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
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

30 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Bay Run to Balmain
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk the Bay Run around Iron Cove and on to finish at Balmain. En route explore Callan Park. A fairly flat and easy walk. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15. View

30 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Florence Head
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Drive to car park on Little Forest Plateau. Walk is mainly on track with a few diversions through scrub to points of interest. Brilliant views over Milton and to Pigeon House Mt. Bring morning tea to enjoy at lookout. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 1:25,000 Limit: 20. View

30 Jul, Wed 8:45AM				Mega Cave and Pine Creek Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	360m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Meet at Gosford Station. Travel in cars to the start of the walk at the junction of a track off Old Pacific Highway. Walk along fire trails and tracks to an Indigenous rock art platform, an old quarry and then off track to the Mega Cave, an enormous cave. Walk back to the cars and then a short 5 min drive across the highway, park at the picnic area and walk the Pine Creek Loop track, passing Boondi, Illoura, Pines Creek, Broula lookouts back to the cars. Need Cars. Steep, slippery sections and an off-track section. Creek crossings Location: Gosford Limit: 15. View

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