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24 Nov, Fri 9:18AM				The Alphabet Series: “R”..Rose Bay Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Cancelled) LEADER: Lynne Hewitt: See Costa's video: https://vimeo.com/759335207 Take ferry to Rose Bay to visit Coopers Park, Blackburn Gardens and Woollahra Gallery.  Cooper Park is a large bushland reserve with many walking tracks and recreational facilities available. Cooper Park's worth as a recreation area was recognised as far back as 1885 when the Government was asked to purchase land from the Cooper Estate for recreational purposes. It was not until 1913 that Sir William Cooper agreed to give the whole of the gully from Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill to Manning Road, Double Bay to the Council as a park. Subsequent additions over the years have brought the Park up to its present area of 38 acres (15 ha.) The creek running through the Park is largely natural and follows the line of a volcanic dyke of the Jurassic age while the hillsides support a wide variety of native trees and shrubs. Development over the years included extensive walking tracks/paths, with shelter sheds built and picnic areas laid out. Some muddy sections. Some steep climb View

25 Nov, Sat 8:00AM				Tahmoor Gorge Circuit with Mermaid Pool
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The Tahmoor Gorge Circuit is one of those gems that are best experienced in warm weather as it allows you to swim and enjoy all those stunning waterfalls and cascades along the way. There are so many picturesque places along the circuit where you'll want to photograph and appreciate, and I don't want to rush this walk. Steep track sections and some rock scrambling. Location: (Wingecaribee Shire LGA) Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 12. View

26 Nov, Sun				Otford to Stanwell Park
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	500m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Otford Station ascend steep trail to pick up the link track and follow to Bald Hill. Enjoy the views of the South Coast and the Sea Cliff Bridge. We will then descend on the recently opened new track, The Sandstone Stairway. Continue along trails and paths to Stanwell Park Station. Ascend the Goat Track (180m) to Stanwell Tops. Complete the Tops Circuit with spectacular lookouts viewing the surrounding terrain and Stanwell Park Beach. We will then visit the Bamboo Forrest prior to following the Princess Marina Walk to Kellys Falls. Continue on a variety of tracks around and over Bulgo Knoll. Return along the Princess Marina Track and descend to finish at Stanwell Park Station. Cliff edges, slippery and loose surfaces, creek crossings. Location: Garawarra SCA and Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 20. View

26 Nov, Sun 8:30AM				The Grotto
Grade:3/6		Length	8.5km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Starting at the Nowra Golf Club this walk combines 4 paths: Wilsons Walk, Waratah Walk, & the Upper & Lower Grotto Walks. Here are pockets of rainforest; giant boulders with rock felt ferns & bird nest ferns. We might spot lyrebirds, satin bower birds, fantails & rock warblers. There are many fine views over the Shoalhaven River. There are some steep sections. View

26 Nov, Sun 8:51AM				Upper Tootie Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park one car at Bilpin Community Hall and another one on Hanlons Road North. From the second car, walk to West Ridge and then descend towards Tootie Creek at GR 694 9250. Walk westwards, above and roughly parallel to Tootie Creek, exploring tributary gullies. Exit near the second car. Mainly exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S, Wollangambe 89312S, and Kurrajong 90304N View

27 Nov, Mon 12:00PM				Christmas Blue Mountains Celebration
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Leader Changed) Option 1: Lunch only at O'Donoghues Emu Plains (no need to book with me, just turn up). Option 2: your self-guided walk around the Nepean River (approx 6.5km - no need to book) Option 3: Starting at Glenbrook Station - walk route still to be decided. Book in with Allan. START 9:19 am. NOTE: O'Donoghues had a surcharge on using your 'card' for all purchases the last time I went. I will book for 50 people under NPA. Option 3, could be slippery, trip hazards. Limit: 15. View

27 Nov, Mon 9:15AM				The Suburbs series: Thornleigh to CherryMetro Station
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
We will follow the Great North Walk from Thornleigh Railway Station until we meet the access trail from the Cumberland State Forest (CSF). We will then foll the access trail to the CSF. explore the various trails in the forest  before walking to the Cherrybrook Metro Station.  This walk will involve some street walking.       Limit: 20. View

27 Nov, Mon 9:19AM				Xmas Blue Mts Walk from Glenbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	120m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk from Glenbrook to Emu Plains for our Christmas Party. I have replaced Janet for the Option 3. Walk up through Glenbrook and along to Knapsack Park. More uphill tracks before a nice walk along a rock outcrop, with views over Brookside Creek. Morning tea at Marges Lookout, with views over Mitchells Pass to Penrith Lakes. A steepish rough trail takes us down towards Emu Plains. Then it's concrete paths to O'Donoghues. Footpaths do have trip hazards. Sand, flowers and other debris can be slippery on concrete steps and paths. Sunnies may be helpful on the new shared path. Loose and rocky surfaces on some sections of track. Might encounter dogs and bikes. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 15. View

28 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				White Cat Mountain to Lake Alexandra (#060
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Nearly fully booked) The walk follows Winters Fire Trail to Beasleys Lookout giving views towards Sydney looking down on the M5 Motorway. From the top an indistinct track leads down to the Nattai River. After crossing the river, a well-formed track leads to Lake Alexandra. Hazards:  Rough track, slippery rocks, river crossing, steep descent. Location: Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong) Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

29 Nov, Wed 3:00PM				Bendalong to Mermaid Pool – Evening walk and BBQ
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Wendy
A sublime coastal walk along the flat, sheltered, wide open beaches and bushland from Washerwoman’s beach, past the Walter Hood monument and on to Mermaid Pool, and return. BYO goodies for swim/BBQ/picnic afterwards at Washerwomans Beach (outdoor shower, shelter shed with tables, BBQ facitities and toilets).   View

29 Nov, Wed 9:40AM				Huntleys Point Loop
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
(Leader Changed) Walk from and back to Huntleys Point around Hunters Hill and Woolwich. Great harbour views. Bookings only from the week before the walk please.   Location: inner West Limit: 15. View

29 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Mount Jellore Summit
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	516m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
TS2596 JELLORE has a notice claiming to be the first trig station established under order of Governor Ralph Darling on 26 May 1828 by Thomas Mitchell who succeded John Oxley as Australia's Surveyor General. So, probably “the first” trig station ever in Australia, and the first by Thomas Mitchel under Governor Darling. A mix of walking track and fire trail to the base of Mount Jellore. Track to summit has loose rocks but not too steep. View point past the trig to the north worth going to. Grade 4 walk when including the last leg to the summit. A grade 3 walk to the south rock wall of the summit. Loose rocks on summit track. Location: Jellore State Forest Map: Mittagong 8929-2S and Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 15. View

30 Nov, Thu 9:00PM				Paddle Wallacia to Wallacia Weir (#K510)
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	1m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
From Wallacia we head downstream for 2km to the weir. Depending on conditions we may do portage below the weir to just short of the first set of rapids before heading back upstream. Upon returning to the launch point we will probably (optionally) head further upstream to enjoy some more of the Nepean River before returning. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Hazards: Deep water. Possible portage. Location: Fowler Reserve, Shelley Rd. Wallacia Limit: 12. View

1 Dec, Fri 10:08AM				The Alphabet series :”V” Vaucluse loop
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Take a scenie ferry ride to Watsons Bay where we will walk along the water front,  Optional Fish and Chips at the end. Points of interest: Gibsons beach, Parsley Bay Reserve, Nielsen Park, Strickland House, Christison Park, Old Gun Emplacement, The Gap, Robertson Park, Limit: 15. View

2 Dec, Sat 8:15AM				Forest Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk on tracks from Maddens Plains to Mount Mitchell (overlooking Stanwell Park) and return. Great bush scenery and coastal views. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

2 Dec, Sat 3:13PM				Pagoda Maze
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park the cars at GR 276 193 on Moffits Trail. Climb north and explore several pagoda ridges, before crossing into Gardens of Stone NP to visit Palatine Rock and Tarpeian Rock with their spectacular views. Then on to the amazing Pagoda Maze, best part of which is located in the Gardens of Stone SCA and is therefore not properly protected. Scrambling and exposure. About 8km. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

3-9 Dec, Sun (17:00PM)-Sat (10:00AM)				Mt Kosciuszko Walks 3 – 9 Dec 2023
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Day walks while staying in a Ski Lodge at Charlottes Pass. Please contact leader for details. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 12. View

4 Dec, Mon 9:30AM				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, descending steeply to Tunks Park, then climbs out to Naremburn. After a short descent it climbs to Naremburn Oval and returns through bushland to Artarmon. Steep paths, steps, creek crossing, bicycles. Map: Artarmon Limit: 14. View

4 Dec, Mon 9:18PM				Leura to Federal Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	550m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Leura Cascades, Marguerite Cascades, Federal Pass, Furber Steps then to Katoomba Station. Well tracked but lots of steps. Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

5 Dec, Tue 9:00AM				Dharawal Pools (#980)
Fully inside Campbelltown City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) This park protects the largest surviving koala population in greater Sydney. Stokes and O’Hares Creeks enclose a succession of idyllic waterholes, three of which are accessed on this delightful walk. Keep looking up for those koalas! Hazards: Well-formed tracks/fire trails. One steep section of track. Some clambering down sandstone near swimming holes. Slippery Rocks. Walking poles recommended. Location: Dharawal NP (Wedderburn) Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 20. View

6 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				Bannister Head Smorgasboard
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Wendy
From Bill Andriske Oval in Mollymook, walk along the northern end of Mollymook Beach, up to Mitchell Parade and along to the Bannister Head Lookout. A minor and easy scramble to the rockshelf at Bannisters Heads can reveal seals and dolphins and a rarely seen perspective. Really – it’s amazing. Continue behind the houses and magic garden to return via the byways of Mollymook. Coffee etc. on the lawn at the oval. View

6 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				Mount Jellore Summit
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	516m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Date Changed) TS2596 JELLORE has a notice claiming to be the first trig station established under order of Governor Ralph Darling on 26 May 1828 by Thomas Mitchell who succeded John Oxley as Australia's Surveyor General. So, probably “the first” trig station ever in Australia, and the first by Thomas Mitchel under Governor Darling. A mix of walking track and fire trail to the base of Mount Jellore. Track to summit has loose rocks but not too steep. View point past the trig to the north worth going to. Grade 4 walk when including the last leg to the summit. A grade 3 walk to the south rock wall of the summit. Storms that will cancel the walk. Location: Jellore State Forest Map: Hilltop 8929-2N and Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 15. View

6 Dec, 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. Beautiful bush and harbour views. Location: North Sydney Limit: 15. View

8-10 Dec, Fri (10:00AM)-Sun (14:00PM)				Pittwater area
					Branch
34794
(Fully Booked) A weekend of swimming / kayaking / and walking in the Pittwater area. Accomodation is dormitory style at the YHA. All linen except towels are provided so you just need to bring food and drinks.  Full kitchen available. Friday is a free day and then a variety of walks will be offered on Saturday and Sunday. Location: Kuring-gai Chase NP Map: Kuring-gai Chase NP View

8 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				The Alphabet series: “S”…Sheldon Forest
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Cancelled) The track meanders through the beautiful bushland of Sheldon Forest, along ridge tops, through open forest on the hill slopes and down to the creek side, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin. It is of high conservation status because it contains some of the last remnants of the endangered ecological communities. Echidnas, bowerbirds, water dragons, golden whistlers, pardalotes and powerful owls have been seen. At this time of the year, expect to see the Bonnet Orchids, Hyacinths and other flowers.  We will check out Rofe Park as well. Steep and slippery sections View

8 Dec, Fri 10:00AM				The suburb series “ Brush Farm”
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Changed Transport Details) Leader: Kevin Cliffe. Have you heard of brush farm? Lucky for us, Brush Farm House opens on Fridays and Saturdays. Brush Farm is a heritage-listed former farm, residence and vineyard and now tourist attraction, community facility, exhibition venue and meeting venue. Brush Farm House's variety of uses over the years provides an unbroken passage to the past through pastoral experimentation, stately home of nationally and internationally known identities, reformatory etc., these uses follow a timeline from early settlement, colonial expansion, colonial representation through parliament and national independence, through Federation, to today. Its unique association with the European settlement of Australia and its early pioneers identifies the property as one of significance to the nation. We start walking from East Denistone, explore Denistone Park, Darvall Park where you will find Sydney's best blue gums, Brush Farm Park and Brush Farm House (opens at 1:30 pm) before heading to Eastwood for afternoon tea. Limit: 15. View

10 Dec, Sun 9:00AM				Tabourie Meroo Meander
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Walk along beaches and adjacent bush tracks from Tabourie Lake to Meroo Lake and return. Ample opportunities for a swim if hot. View

11 Dec, Mon 8:46AM				Faulconbridge Turtle Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	265m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Any new walkers please state your experience. Faulconbridge Station to Peggys Pool. Then through amazing blue gums. Tough bush down to Turtle Falls. Track and fire trail up. Bush tracks towards Adeline Park. Tracks and road back to Faulconbridge Station. Steep sections. Indistinct track at times. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

11 Dec, Mon 9:00AM				Killalea exploration
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Killalea has been returned to the fold of the NPWS and it has a new DPOM on display. What a good excuse to go and walk around the site, to check out the Minnamurra Spit, the lagoon and "The Farm", a famous surfing beach! Location: Killalea Limit: 12. View

11 Dec, Mon 9:16AM				Lake Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	79m	Sydney Branch
John H.
A relaxing day exploring the Lake Parramatta Reserve, with its many beautiful tracks and historic dam. It will be possible to stay on and have a swim, at your own risk. You may elect to have lunch at the Lake Parramatta Cafe, known for its beautiful views. A rough stoney track in places and other trip hazards. Location: Lake Parramatta Reserve Limit: 20. View

13 Dec, Wed 9:40AM				Asgard Head, Thor Head and Victoria Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Meeting at Mt Victoria Station, drive to start along Victoria Falls Road. Walk along Asgard Swamp Track to Asgard Head, Thor Head, have a look at the entrance to an old mine and to Asgard Swamp and back (9 km; 300m climb). Then drive a little further along Victoria Falls Road to walk to Victoria Falls and back (4 km, but steep 350m descent/ascent). Cars required, please inform if you could drive up. Depending on availability of cars, there will be the option to leave after the Ikara Head walk. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Mt Victoria Limit: 15. View

13 Dec, Wed 9:30AM				Berrara Creek and Beaches
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Maureen C.
Escape the Christmas chaos and walk through Conjola National Park woodland to cascades and a waterfall or two. More track walking to Monument Beach and return to Berrara via beaches, Mermaid Pool and a wade though Berrara Creek. Plenty of swimming. Location: Conjola NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

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

15 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				Kayak Tallowa Dam to Bundanoon Creek (#K150)
Passes through 3 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Goulburn Mulwaree Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
Keith H.
(Date Changed) Bundanoon Creek offers some spectacular cliff faces.  From Tallow Dam Picnic area we head NE up Lake Yarrunga (Kangaroo River) for 2.5k then head north into Bundanoon Creek for 4.5km to the head waters. On the return, we will take a short 2km detour up Sandy Creek before heading back to the start. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Hazards:  Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 12. View

15 Dec, Fri 10:00AM				The Alphabet series: F – Five Dock
		Length	8km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will walk through Five Dock, for most of the walk, and also Rodd Point, finishing in Haberfield.  We will see some of Sydney’s Italian heritage, some great parks, and some interesting monuments. The walk will include the Christmas lunch for SWAG walkers, which we will have in Timbrell Park, adjacent to Livvi’s Cafe. You can bring your own lunch, or buy a panino or burger from the cafe - and a coffee, of course. Livvi’s is operated by a charity employing disabled people, deserving of our patronage. There is an opportunity early in the walk to purchase a treat for morning tea at Pasticceria Tamborrino, and an opportunity at the end of the walk to have a coffee or traditional gelato (pistachio is highly recommended) at Papa’s or San Silvestro in Haberfield. When registering, please indicate if you wish to contribute $10 towards a slice of Italian cake and prosecco at the lunch break - if enough say yes, leader will arrange for those agreeing to participate (minimum of 10 required). Location: inner West Limit: 16. View

16 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Deep Pass Canyon and Split Rock
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Deep Pass Canyon is quite possibly the easiest wet canyon you can do and you can normally manage to stay dry for most of of this trip if you are agile. Even then you'll only normally get wet up to your waist. There are no abseils but there are quite a few places where you need to haul yourself up short length ropes. Along the way you'll encounter many small and stunning waterfalls and cascades where a swim is certainly worthwhile experiencing! Before the canyon we will do a short sidetrip to the impressive Split Rock which has some interesting tunnels within its imposing structure. Rock scrambling and slippery bits. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

17 Dec, Sun 11:00AM				Christmas at Narrawallee Beach
					Milton Branch
32009
Optional: Snorkel, Float with Brigitte (BYO mask and snorkel). Matron Porter Reserve, near Hello Huey coffee van at the BBQ area at 12 noon for lunch. BBQ facilities available. BYO meat, salad, drinks, thermos and cups for tea and coffee. Our Milton Branch President, Paul will give a brief overview of 2023. View

17 Dec - 15 Jan, Sun-Sun				Mallee & Grampians 4WD & Bushwalking adventure – Re-scheduled
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Brian P.
(Date Changed) Expressions of Interest sought for a four week adventure including plenty of opportunity for walking. It will operate as a tag-along (self-drive convoy) 4WD trip with new locations on most days. You may camp, attach a vehicle camper (preferred) or tow an off-road camper-trailer. Mallee country, visiting Murray-Sunset NP, Big Desert Wilderness Park & Wyperfeld NP featuring a vast desert with saltbush flats and grassland plains scattered with sand dunes and the famous Pink Lakes are outstanding subjects for photography, with large numbers of emus, kangaroos, native birds, attractive woodlands and colourful spring wildflower displays. Followed by The Grampians NP, spectacular mountain peaks and dramatic rock formations feature picturesque waterfalls, panoramic views and fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. Dramatic lookouts and a network of excellent walking tracks. The massive sandstone ramparts of the Grampians rear up from the western end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, reaching more than 1000 metres above the surrounding fertile plains. Known as Gariwerd by the local Aboriginal people, it has an indigenous history stretching back for thousands of years. Joint adventure with the Bush Club Travel guides available - (request by email to leader) Strict limit on vehicle numbers NOTE: You must have (or have use of) a suitable vehicle for this adventure! This is a 4WD adventure, participants should be familiar with driving a 4WD vehicle in both desert and mountainous regions, carry and be conversant with the use of recovery gear. Location: Grampians NP, Wyperfeld NP, and Mallee country View

18 Dec, Mon 9:00AM				Blue Gum Forest with a twist
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	342m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Any new walkers please state your experience. Bus 692H from Springwood to White Cross Road, Winmalee at 9 am. Walk to the grotto, Blue Gum Track and Shaws Ridge fire trail with a twist. Then tracks through to Winmalee Conference Centre, Leslie St to Winmalee shopping centre. Return bus 12:33 or 14:04. Option to drive. Some steep ups and downs. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

18 Dec, Mon 9:47AM				Hawkesbury River (Brooklyn) Christmas
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	40m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Our walking group Christmas party, open to anyone who has walked with us this year. We are exploring Brooklyn before adjourning to the Anglers Rest for lunch. Booking essential, at least one week before. Lunch is at your own expense. Sunburn and tree roots. Some stairs. Limit: 20. View

20 Dec, Wed 9:20AM				Explore Ngula Bulgarabang Park (Radiata Plateau)
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	550m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Car pool and drive from Katoomba Station to the locked gate close to Explorers Tree. Meander around tracks to a number of lookouts and passing Mt Elphinstone. Interesting undulating terrain with Rediata Pine trees. Cars required. Please indicate whether you will be driving. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings. Location: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

22 Dec, Fri 9:22AM				The alphabet series: B…Burnum burnum
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright A walk in Burnum Burnum Sanctuary. Swamp vegetation. Nice water views. Sandstone outcrops. Messes of flowers. It's a bit challenging. Steep hills and some parts overgrown in Glen Reserve. Limit: 15. View

23 Dec, Sat 9:00AM				Clovelly Beach Christmas Picnic
					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This will be a good time to catch up with all your bushwalking friends and a chance to share some food and drink, go for a snorkel/swim and relax and enjoy yourselves! View

27 Dec, Wed 9:50AM				Walk and swim at Paradise
Grade:3/6		Length	7.5km	136m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
From Woodford Station walk 3.5km to Paradise Pool. A break for a swim and a meal break. A lovely pool for a summer's day. Walk back to Woodford Station. Note: later train time. Fire trail, rocky steep down and steep up. Loose leaves. Open water: all care no responsibility. Could be hot. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba 89301S and Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

27-30 Dec, Wed (08:30AM)-Sat (14:00PM)				Wheelers Hut – Derschkos Hut – Mt Jagungal – Round Mt Trackhead
Grade:4/6		Length	50km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk in the Snowies in Summer is always like a breath of fresh air to the soul and body and on this walk we will endeavour to search out those places of beauty along the way from starting point of the Snakey Plain Trail all the way to Round Mountain Trackhead. The literal highlight is a daytrip from our campsite to the top of Mt Jagungal, arguably Kossies most charismatic peak! Also expect a bonanza of Summer blooms and swimming holes worth a dip, to name a few of the delights to be had on this walk. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Jagungal 85251S Limit: 8. View

31 Dec, Sun 6:00PM				The alpabet series: “F”..Fireworks
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) Leader: Philip Wright Philip went to fireworks on NYE 2022. He said that he hasn't done that since his youth.  He said that others might be interested in doing that in 2023.  So he is happy to take a group to a not crowded secret spot to see the 9 pm fireworks. If you wish to have dinner before, meet at Canton Cafe at Dixon Street at 6 pm.  If you prefer to just go direct to fireworks, meet outside the cafe at 7:30 pm.  Please indicate your option on RSVP. Bring a drink (not glass) and snacks while we wait for the fireworks.  After the fireworks, walk to Central to catch train or bus to go home, unless you wish to stay for the midnight fireworks to see the year away.. Limit: 12. View

1 Jan, Mon 10:00AM				Chatswood’s Blue Gum Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	250m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Start the year walking! Enjoy the magic of the bush along Chatswood’s hidden Blue Gum Creek! This walk starts at Chatswood Station. Paths and streets lead towards Artarmon to pick up bush tracks down to Swaines Creek, then to Lane Cove River. From the river, the walk follows bush tracks up Blue Gum Creek. The return to Chatswood Station is via a short but steep road walk. Steps, creek crossings, slippery if wet. Location: Chatswood Map: Chatswood Limit: 14. View

2-5 Jan, Tue (08:00AM)-Fri (15:00PM)				Main Range – Snowy Mountains
Grade:5/6		Length	45km	650m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
4 days exploring the Main Range and surrounding areas of the Snowy Mountains. Great alpine walking, beautiful and unique lakes, grand views all round. Joint walk with Bush Club. Some very steep climbing. Extreme weather may occur. Full pack walk - fit and experienced walkers only. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Contact leader Limit: 8. View

3 Jan, Wed 8:30AM				Bungonia Gorge Red Track
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	630m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Bungonia Gorge has vertical side in the section that we walk and is impressive in depth. With a drop of nearly 300 metres in a gorge which is 800 metres long and only 76 metres wide, is the deepest gorge in Australia. The track is well defined to and from the canyon and is a steep descent/ascent. The canyon itself has a boulder field that is a challenge and a delight to find ways over, under or beside the boulders. The creek has some pools as it exists the boulder field suitable for a swim or cooling off dip. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 8928-3N Limit: 12. View

3 Jan, Wed 9:12AM				Wentworth Falls Lake and Water Nymph Dell
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	260m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
From WWF Station walk leisurely around WWF Lake. Then cross over to descend to Water Nymph Dell. Steep up and down. Return to WWF Station. Water. Steep and rough up and down. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

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