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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.
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.
(NEW!!!) 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

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 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 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				Suburb Series : Fiddletown
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
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

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				Pagodas and clifflines north of Blackfellows Hand Cave
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	3,001m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
To the north of the Blackfellows Hand Cave and South of the Wolgan Valley cliffline is a world of fabulous pagodas, mysterious slots and wind-carved overhangs of great beauty. 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.
(NEW!!!) 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 9:00AM				Extension of The Great West to East walk Part 2: Spit to Circular Quay
Grade:3/6		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 9:55AM				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	13km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Jerry
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 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

15 Aug, Thu				Carramar to Bankstown Airport
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Along Prospect Creek and its confluence with the Georges River with greenery all the way. The route floods after heavy rain. Limit: 10. View

15 Aug, Thu 9:00AM				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

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