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9 May, Fri 9:30AM				Wild Fish Search
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	15m	Southern Highlands Branch
Leanne W
(Nearly fully booked) We will explore Water NSW designated Fitzroy Falls Fishing Area and search for the fish that got away. BYO: morning tea & lunch. Uneven surfaces that can be slippery, falling branches, snakes Location: Water NSW Fitzroy Falls Fishing Area Limit: 15. View

13 May, Tue 8:30AM				McPhails Fire Trail (#130)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 10731
McPhails Fire Trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley.  The Pipeline Lookout is an excellent morning tea stop before descending through rainforest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent. (200 ascent 400 descent) Location: Morton NP (Kangaroo Valley) Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

15 May, Thu 8:30AM				Three Peaks (#080)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Sue M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Tour de Bowral 3 Peaks circuit. We will enjoy the Autumn colours in the villages of Bowral, Mittagong & Welby and the views from the summits of Mt Gibraltar, Mt Alexandra & Mt Gibbergunyah (90 Acre Hill). Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions. Location: Bowral & Mittagong Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 12. View

20 May, Tue 9:30AM				Lake Alexandra to White Cat Mtn (#062)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	340m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
From Lake Alexandra we head down to the junction of Gibbergunyah Ck and Nattai River. After crossing the Nattai R we pick our way up a single track to Beasleys LO at the top of White Cat Mtn for lunch. Return via the same route. Rough track, slippery rocks, river crossing, steep descent. Location: Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong) Limit: 20. View

27 May, Tue 9:30AM				Lake Couridjah to Radcliffs LO via Radcliffs Campsite (#917(BBQ))
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	3m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(Optional BBQ Lunch) From Lake Couridjah car park we take the flat track to the site of Radcliffs campsite. Walkers will have a choice of a flat walk back to car park or head up the Radcliff's LO and return via the saddle or old ruins. (Depending on time.) Some rough track and unfenced cliffs. Location: Lake Couridjah - Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 9029-4S Nattai 8929-1S Limit: 20. View

3 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				The Joan Lowe Memorial Walk – Mt Gibraltar (#xJL010)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	3m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 10731
In memory of our Joan Lowe, we will celebrate her birthday by traversing parts of the Gib and taking in some of the special and lesser known lookouts that Joan loved so much. (29th May 1944-2021) Some steep steps and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Gibraltar NR Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

10 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Jacks Corner to Beehive Point (#140)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
From the end of Jack's Corner Road follow Griffins Fire Trail to a track to the left.  Follow this through the forest to a steep descent to the main dirt road leading to Beehive Point on Lake Yarrunga.  This is a lovely picnic area and chance for a swim.  Return by the main dirt road. Rough track and some steep sections both up and down. Location: Morton NP (Kangaroo Valley) Limit: 20. View

13 Jun, Fri 9:30AM				What bird is that?
Grade:3/6		Length	5km	10m	Southern Highlands Branch
Leanne W
(Nearly fully booked) Practice spotting wildlife using your binoculars & other tools in the bird heaven of Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve. BYO: morning tea. Uneven surfaces that can be slippery, falling branches, snakes & cyclists. Location: Cecil Hoskins NR Limit: 15. View

17 Jun, Tue 8:00AM				Sublime Pt to Stanwell Park (#480)
Fully inside Wollongong City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Frank H.
From Sublime Point Lookout we will make our way along the Illawarra Escarpment Walk & Forest Walk for some magnificent views and the embrace the tall blackbutt-apple shale forest before descending to the Wodi Wodi track to Stanwell Park Railway Station. Note: Car shuffle required. Hazards: Unfenced cliffs. This is a predominantly downhill walk with a steepish 200m descent at the end of the walk as we descend into Stanwell Park. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Limit: 20. View

19 Jun, Thu 8:30AM				Bungonia Gorge Slot Canyon via White & Red Track (#855)
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	608m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) (Will be lead by Jim Allman) A short but challenging walk that involves a steep ascent and descent. This is a challenging circular walk/climb. Only for fit walkers as hard navigation over/under boulders and rocks. The highlight of this walk is finding a passage through the boulders as we pick our way through the slot canyon.   Very steep descent and ascent. Steep, slippery boulder climbing in the gorge. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Bungonia 8828-2N Limit: 10. View

24 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Penang & Baldy Billy Peak (#806)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Neil O.
(Date Changed) Two separate walks to two peaks in different areas of the beautiful Guula Ngurra NP, with a minor car shuffle. The Mt Penang loop walk follows a pleasant, well-formed track up to the summit of Mt Penang with its panoramic views. The track winds steadily uphill with a short, steep climb at the end. The Baldy Billy Peak walking track is an out-and-back walk to another summit with spectacular views down into the Wollondilly River valley below. After an initial short but very steep descent we cross a pretty, wide valley floor and then start the slow, steady climb to the summit of Baldy Billy Peak and then return along the same route. Steep climbs & descents, uneven surfaces, indistinct track in places, unfenced cliff edges, slippery in places (walking poles recommended). Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

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
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

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

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

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

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 Sep, Thu				Missingham Steps, Stevos Track, Carrington Falls Circuit
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:5/6		Length	15km	480m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Maureen.F
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circular walk: from Carrington Falls car park we follow Stevo's Track steeply down to the Kangaroo River for lunch. After crossing the river, we climb up the rough track via Missingham Steps and once on top we follow the management trail back to the car park. Steep off-track walking, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions. Location: Carrington Falls - Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 10. View

23 Sep, Tue 7:02AM				Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401)
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B
(Fully Booked) (Date Changed) We have an opportunity to explore some of the best of the North Shore of Sydney Harbour. Starting at Balmoral Beach with its little jetty and huge fig trees; to Middle Head to explore fortifications and cliff top views beyond the Heads; then through angophora trees to Georges Heights and barracks converted to artist studios; and on to Clifton Gardens for lunch. Then we will walk beside secluded bays to the navy memorials at Bradley’s Head. Then it is a short walk to Taronga Zoo for a Ferry to Circular Quay and trains home. It all starts by boarding the first carriage of the SHL train at 7.14 am in Bowral and arriving in Wynyard at 9.45 then a bus or taxis to Balmoral beach. After coffee we shall start our walk at about 10:30 am. It takes about 4 hours and 45 mins including lunch and many stops along the way ( but not for cafes or a swim). See what Arthur Streeton saw when he did some of his finest work. - See the lizards, lorikeets, wrens and bush turkeys. - Listen to the currawongs. Hear the waves, lapping at the shore. - Enter the fortifications where microbats now live. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 20. View

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