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1 Mar, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburbs : Beauty Point to Balmoral via the Spit
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Kevin Cliffe Scenic walk from Beauty Point to Balmoral beach via the spit. Limit: 15. View

1 Mar, Fri				Wollangambe Eight
Grade:6/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
The next instalment of our Wollangambe exploration. Long day, early start. Park at GR 652 942 at the start of Tessellate Hill access track. Walk to Tesselate Hill and descend into Wollangambe River at GR 636 952. Walk/swim/boulder/scramble down the gorge to the planned exit point at GR 656 982 (new to the leader). Find a way back on the ridge, walk to Tessellate Hill and then the vehicles. Bring helmet (mandatory) and dry bags. Wet suit strongly recommended. Lilo optional. Must be able to swim well. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 13 km. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S View

2 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Clifflines to the East of Genowlan Point
Grade:5/6		Length	9km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This will be a spectacular walk along the clifflines to the east of Genowlan Point in the Mugii Murum Ban SCA, exploring the various nooks and crannies and pagodas along the way and topping it off with views of the Suspended Barbican and a visit to the Ultimate Shute. Expect to be amazed and delighted in an area rarely visited. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

2 Mar, Sat 9:40AM				Leura to Katoomba via PHCW
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Changed Transport Details) This section of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk was opened in 1934. It has recently been improved with some new steps and better drainage. Visit Leura Cascades, Echo Point and Katoomba Cascades. This walk forms part of the new Grand Cliff Top Walk from Wentworth Falls to Katoomba. Although this walk follows the top of the cliffs, there are a lot of ups and downs. Map: Katoomba Limit: 12. View

3 Mar, Sun 10:00AM				Clean Up Australia Day
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
32422
Let’s do our bit for our beautiful local environment! Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Bring water, hat, sunscreen, mozzie repellent and wear sensible shoes and long pants, as you will need to get off the track into the scrub. A sausage sizzle, salad and bread will be provided for a well-earned lunch afterwards. BYO drinks. Meet: 10 am at the Aboriginal Land Council block at Narrawallee. Off Matron Porter Drive, at the big Telstra tower. Limit: NO LIMIT! Bring your friends, family and random (but energetic looking) strangers! The more the merrier, but please still contact me, to let me know numbers for catering purposes. View

3 Mar, Sun				Lord Howe Island Trip Advance Notice
					Illawarra Branch
Joe P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Calling for expressions of interest in another trip to Lord Howe Island. 8 nights staying at Ocean View Apartments including airfares, dinners, bushwalking, snorkelling, swimming and more in summer. Taking names at present for priority bookings. View

3 Mar, Sun 8:15AM				Middle Harbour Creek circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	19km	350m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Beautiful trail. Leads through southern section of Garigal NP. We start from Valley Rd, Forestville & head down one side of creek to the opposite  side of Roseville Bridge. Exceptional river views, dense bushland & mangroves. Track maybe overgrown. Wear long pants to avoid leeches & scratches. Some sections are slippery especially after heavy rain. Many creek crossings - up to one foot deep. Location: Garigal NP Map: Garigal NP Limit: 20. View

4 Mar, Mon 10:00AM				Bundeena – Jibbon Head – The Balconies – Bundeena
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	160m	Sydney Branch
John H.
We will walk along the beach and tracks to Jibbon Head, visiting the Aboriginal engravings on the way. We will mostly walk along the rock platform towards the Balconies, where we join the coastal track back to Bundeena. There is a steep climb from the last beach up to the headland along an eroded track that requires a bit of a scramble. Spectacular coastal views and coastal heath bushland. Booking essential giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers. It could be slippery and possibly slushy in places with uneven rock platforms. Exposed, though a more inland route could be taken if the weather is unsuitable for the coastal route. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 16. View

4 Mar, Mon 9:00AM				Thirlmere Lakes
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A delightful loop walk of about 6km around the lakes in this small but interesting national park. Members might be tempted to spend an hour or so at the end of the day in the rail museum too. If anyone has membership of the Australian Museum, this one is a partner. Location: Lake Couridjah - Thirlmere Lakes NP Limit: 12. View

4 Mar, Mon 8:55AM				Transit of Venus
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Mabel Falls, Edith Falls, Hazel Falls, Burgess Falls, Oaklands Falls, Horseshoe Falls. Rough track in places. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

5 Mar, Tue 8:30AM				Brokers Nose (#420)
Fully inside Wollongong City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(Fully Booked) Leader Frank Hufschmid (walk coordinator Mike McLeod) Brokers Nose is an easy & lovely walk.  Starting at the truck stop (noting there is very limited parking) you enter the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area through a service with various tracks leading basically North following the cliff line, taking in wet and dry Sclerophyll forests with plenty of pretty vistas and changing flora. There are some minor rock hopping sections that you can take at your own pace, and mostly just serve as stairs to higher ground. Depending on the recent rainfall there are also creeks that are very pretty (Source:  Bushwalk the Gong). Hazards: Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Limit: 20. View

6 Mar, Wed 9:00AM				Bundeena to Marley Headland
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
With a chance of drinks or a late lunch at the club in Bundeena!!!!! Lots of delightful coastal scenery. Be warned that this is exposed to the sun. Be prepared. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

6 Mar, Wed 7:30AM				Mummuga Lake Walking Trail & Brou Lake Beach Walk
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Mummuga Lake has beautiful gums & macrozamia plants. We may also be able to observe some sea eagles & swans. This walk will involve walking along a beach with pristine sand & an opportunity to swim. Bring morning tea & lunch, or buy lunch at Bodalla Cheese Factory. Expected return to Ulladulla would be 2:30-3:30 pm. Limit: 15. View

6 Mar, Wed 10:30AM				Windsor Cultural Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
A cultural and Hawksbury River walk. Includes visit to Deerubin Gallery and Windsor Museum. Bookings only one week before the walk please. Limit: 10. View

7-14 Mar, Thu (14:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM)				Kosciuszko Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	48km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Full pack walk in the Round Mountain area, visiting Farm Ridge Road, Mackays Hut, O'Keefes Hut and Derschkos Hut. Full day to climb Mt Jagungal and explore the area around it. As always, lovely Koscie scenery and bushland and great spots to camp. Also, the "traditional" BBQ on the deck at Jindabyne for a sausage and a glass of wine (both could be plural!). Fisher folk welcome as we will be near to Tumut River on the first night. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

7 Mar, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Tallowa Dam to Shoalhaven Gorge (#K160)
Grade:4/6		Length	14km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Jerry
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Tallowa Dam, we will paddle up the Shoalhaven River. There are a number of campsites on the way. The first campsite is 7km from the start. Paddlers can opt to rest here whilst the main group heads further upstream to campsite 2, which is another 4km. The distance will be 14km or, optionally, 22km. Participants are to provide their own craft & and are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Limit: 12. View

8 Mar, Fri				Ivy League Pass and Unnamed Pass to The Colo
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at the locked gate at the start of Gospers Ridge Trail. Walk on the trail and then use Ivy League Pass to descend to the Colo River near the end of Mount Townsend spur. Make our way back to Gospers Ridge Trail via the unnamed pass pioneered by the bushwalker Geoff Goodyear. About 13 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory for the leader. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

8-10 Mar, Fri (08:16AM)-Sun (14:00PM)				Newnes weekend
Grade:5/6					Branch
34794
The Wolgan Valley is closed to general traffic, but if you have a booking at the Newnes Hotel, the owner is allowed to escort you into the property. So I have booked the cabins and we will spend 3 days there doing day walks from the cabins. Various leaders and various grade walks, but mostly Grade 5, and you can expect rock scrambling, exposure and thick undergrowth after the fires that swept through here. Only 4WD or AWD drives are allowed to access the alternate road that is being used. Limited beds available as no camping permitted. View

8 Mar, Fri 9:50AM				The Alphabet series: “I” Illawong to Menai;
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright.  Join us on a magical walk walk from Illawong to Menai. Towering trees including Angophora, coachwood, paper bark, tree ferns, grass trees, mangroves and ferns. Walk along a carpet of red Angophora tree barks. Woronora River, rock formations, caves, creeks, and nice views. Overgrown paths. Rugged at parts.  Wear long trousers and long-sleeved shirts. Limit: 15. View

9-16 Mar, Sat (08:00AM)-Sat (08:00AM)				Walls of Jerusalem – Lakes route – The Never Never – Overland Track – Pine Valley – Cynthia Bay
Grade:4/6		Length	100km	2,500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Nearly fully booked) One place left for the quick off-the-mark! A tough but rewarding walk starting from the spectacular Walls of Jerusalem National Park and then following the very scenic lakes route, passing Ball/Adelaide/Meston/Junction Lakes down to the Never Never, which is the link to the Overland Track. Then a side trip to the gorgeous Pine Valley to give us time to explore the Labyrinth and climb The Acropolis before walking out to Cynthia Bay or alternatively getting the ferry back along Lake St Clair. Quite simply, this is one of Australia's most stunning walks, and Autumn is the best time to experience it! You can expect cold & rain ... anytime! Trackless section through the Never Never. Location: Walls of Jerusalem NP and Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair NP Map: The Overland track and Walls of Jerusalem Limit: 12. View

10 Mar, Sun 9:02AM				Great Mackerel Beach via West Head Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	6.5km	250m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This moderately challenging walk is a wonderful day trip outing. We start off with a scenic connecting bus ride to Palm Beach wharf. We then hop on an interesting ferry ride to Mackerel Beach. The walk takes us through forest & and down three immaculately secluded beaches, Red Hand Cave & and West Head Lookout & and gives way to magnificent views of Pittwater, Palm Beach & and Barrenjoey headland. We can stop for a nice picnic & a swim to cool off. Overhead tree branches. Location: Kuring-gai Chase NP Map: Alltrails Limit: 20. View

10 Mar, Sun 8:30AM				Kayak Trip – Batemans Bay, Clyde and Buckenbowra River
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
Take advantage of a super high tide for an 8:30 am launch to take us up the Clyde River into Buckenbowra River, past Ryans Island and upstream until we have had enough and head back. Contact leader essential at helenmd12@gmail.com for details that are subject to change. PFDs compulsory. Wind adaptation to route if required. View

11 Mar, Mon 9:00AM				South Head Sydney Harbour National Park
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A morning exploration of the South Head area of Sydney Harbour National Park. Lots in the way of heritage and even more in the way of management questions. Cameras and observant eyes are a must, and a possible fish and chips pub meal to end the day before a lazy return by ferry. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 10. View

11 Mar, Mon 9:30AM				Suburb series of walk: Meadowbank to Cabarita
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
The walk Start at the Meadowbank Train station and will follow the Parramatta River on various paths and tracks to finish at the Cabarita Ferry terminal. It will include the Kokoda Memorial Track, Concord Hospital Memorial Garden, the Grounds of the former Thomas Walker Hospital, Major Bay Reserve and Waterfront Park on Kendal Bay. There will be some street walking Possibility that there could be sections of muddy track. Limit: 20. View

11 Mar, Mon 9:13AM				WWF to Lincolns Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	533m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Booking only after 1st March please. From WWF Station roads and tracks to the Nature Trail and the Conservation Hut. Then on to WWF picnic area. Down to the top of the falls. Tracks to Rocket Point, then on to Lincolns Rock. Return via Falls Road to the station. Great views if the weather is good. Rough, steep, slippery. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

12 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Old Argyle Rd – Bundanoon (#670)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	247m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
(Leader Changed) This is a circuit walk along Old Argyle Road into Penrose State Forest.  Circle back through the forest, crossing the upper reaches of Paddy’s River to return to Old Argyle Road. Rough track, creek crossings need sandals or alternative footwear. Location: Penrose SF Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

12 Mar, Tue				Wollangambe One
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Limited numbers. Swim/float/walk/scramble down the gorge. Side foray into Water Dragon Canyon. Must be able to swim well. Flotation device and helmet are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Wet suit recommended. About 10 km. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View

13 Mar, Wed 9:00AM				Lemon Tree Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Park cars on Lemon Tree Creek Road, where it meets Highway at its southern end. Walk along bush tracks in Termeil State Forest, with two creek crossings, before ascending to Lemon Tree Creek Road for an easy stroll back to the cars. Location: Termeil SF View

13 Mar, Wed 8:50AM				Mermaid Pools and Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	9.4km	340m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Date Changed) The Bargo River flows into Mermaid Pools and then on through the Tahmoor Gorge. This walk beside the river passes next to the pools and then descend to the gorge and river. Impressive views of the Mermaid Pools and water falls and cascades in the gorge. The track joins the valley floor and crosses the river twice then returns to the cliff edge via Rosies Pass. Return back to cars via views of Mermaid Pools and the Bargo River. Hazards include slippery rocks, steep descents, river crossings. Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 16. View

13 Mar, Wed 9:15AM				Tempe to Sans Souci
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
A flat, easy walk from Tempe Station to Kyeemagh via Cook Park Trail, then along Botany Bay foreshore trail to Sans Souci. Mainly paved paths but some grass. A little street walking also. There are opportunities to finish sooner if you want. Bookings only one week before the walk please. Location: Botany Bay Limit: 15. View

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

14 Mar, Thu 9:00AM				Cremorne Point to Taronga
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
The walk from Cremorne Point to Taronga Wharf is redolent with history and it oozes with photographic opportunities. At the end of the walk, there is then time for anyone who is interested to spend a couple of hours enjoying some of the sites and sights within the zoo. Paid entrance except for those of us who have annual memberships. Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 10. View

15 Mar, Fri 9:30AM				Suburbs series of walk: Glebe Bob’s birthday walk.
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Bob Rankin's birthday walk. We will walk through one of Sydney’s first suburbs, passing many historic houses, industrial remnants, parks, churches, a temple, and some landmarks of social history. All in about 8km! We will walk slowly as there’s so much to see. Bring morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. Steps. Limit: 16. View

17 Mar, Sun 10:30AM				Aragunnu – Hidden Valley
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	100m	Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
Walking the northern section of Mimosa Rocks National Park. Visit the site of possibly the world's first "Alone" or "Survivor" type television program made there about 50 years ago. Track ends at secluded beach allowing for a swim over lunch. Can extend walk to view fossils on waters edge. Unmaintained track which requires clambering over fallen trunks & limbs. Climb over a ridge 100m elevation. Ticks & leeches. Location: Mimosa Rocks National Park View

17 Mar, Sun 8:43AM				Barrenjoey Lighthouse to Gerringong 2
Grade:3/6		Length	25km	500m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This most spectacular & scenic coastal walk will pass various terrains, bushlands, beaches, headlands & waterfronts. It will be a delight for watchers of whales, seals, dolphins & birds. Every second Sunday we will utilise public transport to do a section of around 300km of this memorable & beautiful walk. Come & join in our fun & adventure. Today we will start the first section at the Barrenjoey Lighthouse, where you can get a magnificent view of Pittwater, Palm Beach & Barrenjoey headland. We then walk pass a series of rugged headlands, bush tracks with sweeping view of the coast, Pittwater, and finish at Collaroy. Some street & beach walks. Rock scrambling & uneven surfaces. Location: Sydney Basin Map: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 20. View

17 Mar, Sun 9:30AM				The Grotto, North Nowra fern identification with Dr Kevin Mills
Grade:3/6					Milton Branch
Michael I.
Register at https://www.trybooking.com/CPATS or contact leader. A walk in the beautiful Grotto in North Nowra using iNaturalist for fern identification with botanist Dr Kevin Mills. Learn how to use the app and contribute to citizen science and to the Budawang Coast Atlas of Life project. Limit: 15. View

17 Mar, Sun 8:30AM				Ulladulla Warden Head Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Starting at the Ulladulla Civic Centre at 8:30am we will walk to the south side of Ulladulla Harbour up the stairs near the caravan park, past the playing fields along the walking track to Warden Head lighthouse, along track to Bommie Beach, and then back same way to Civic Centre car park. Contact leader essential for time and details; subject to change. View

18 Mar, Mon 8:30AM				Blaxland to Emu Plains via Yoogali Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
The best part of this walk follows a track above Lapstone Creek. A lot of the walk is in Knapsack Park Reserve on the Escarpment. Yoogali Lookout overlooks Penrith Lakes. A few creek crossings. A variety of tracks, trails and roads to be negotiated including MTB tracks which are eroded, rough and steep in places. Map: Springwood and Penrith Limit: 20. View

18 Mar, Mon 10:15AM				Brisbane Water Adventure: Palm Beach to Woy Woy
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
John H.
We meet at Palm Beach Ferry Wharf after our bus ride up the coast at 10:15 am ready to board our ferry to Ettalong. Our journey takes us across the mighty Hawkesbury River, past Lion Island and up the channel into the placid Brisbane Water. On alighting the ferry at Ettalong, we will walk along the flat to climb Blackwall Mountain (121m) for absolutely spectacular views, before descending and walking along the largely flat parks adjoining beautiful Brisbane Water. We follow the shoreline until we reach Woy Woy Station to catch a train home. Booking essential giving your phone, emergency contact and NPA numbers. Possible rough seas, some street walking and tracks can be rough in places. Location: Brisbane Water Map: Broken Bay 9130-1N Limit: 16. View

18 Mar, Mon 9:30AM				The Suburbs: Brush Farm repeat
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Cancelled) LEADER: Kevin Cliffe As part of the Seniors Festival, I have booked 10 spots to the Historic Brush Farm House Open Day & History Talks. Meet at the western side of Eastwood Station and we will walk to the House to join the Open Day and History Talks. Enjoy morning tea/coffee on the balcony. Limit: 10. View

19 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambert Lookout – (Near Belmore Falls)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass track until reaching an unmarked track to the left, which leads to Les Lambert Lookout.  This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent. Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

19 Mar, Tue 7:00PM				The magic of Fungi with David Noble
					Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
If you have never seen the amazing photos taken by David Noble of the myriad fungi that exist within our area, you are in for a treat! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8102670640?omn=84015111024 View

20 Mar, Wed 9:00AM				Dolphin Point to Wairo Beach via Potholes Beach
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Sue W.
Grade: Easy/Social. Walk to Potholes and Wairo Beaches via lovely bush tracks and we will look at anything of interest, flowers, birds, etc. We can spend some time fossicking or chatting at Potholes Beach. Coffee in Ulladulla on our return. View

20 Mar, Wed 8:04AM				Waterfall Station to Palona Cave & Falls via Couranga Track
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	470m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Meet at Waterfall Station where the walk will start. Walk along Uloola Fire trail, turn off soon after the fire fighter's memorial into Couranga Track, cross the Hacking River and join the Forest Path, then on to Lady Carrington Drive Track and turn off to go to Palona Falls before the Palona Brook Picnic site. Return along the Forest Path loop back to Waterfall Station. Steep and slippery section and creek crossings. Location: Waterfall Limit: 15. View

20 Mar, Wed 9:00AM				Yeramba Lagoon
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
The lagoon has been changed since the salt water can now return and since loads of weeding has helped restore the upper waterways. Let's check it out via a series of tracks within this corner of the national park. Expect wildflowers and wetland birds. Location: Georges River NP Limit: 10. View

21 Mar, Thu 8:30AM				Clover Hill Road waterfalls
Grade:5/6		Length	18km	420m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Jerry
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Clover hill water falls on Macquarie Pass Steep rough track, over grown track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Southern highlands Limit: 8. View

21 Mar, Thu 8:30AM				Dimmocks Creek to Bundanoon Creek and up Tooth’s LO
Grade:6/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Martyn M.
(Postponed) Start at Dimmocks Creek track carpark. A short car shuffle. Steep descent down Dimmocks Creek to Bundanoon Creek. Each walker will carry their own lilo/floating device. Paddle, scramble, climb your way down Bundanoon Creek to the start of the ascent to Tooth's LO. Mostly pristine country and off-track. Steep, slippery, cool water, swimming/floating. Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon) Limit: 8. View

22 Mar, Fri 9:35AM				Hat Hill
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Some exploritory. From the Hat Hill carpark walk to Wallaces Lookout with views over Govetts Gorge. Search for Wallaces Engine in this area. Retrace the path back to the road and climb Hat Hill. Follow the ridge out to Bald Head. Views over Hat Hill Creek and Grose Valley. Bald Head is in the Grose Wilderness Area. Some off-track to find Wallaces Engine a possibility. Location: Blackheath Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 8. View

22-24 Mar, Fri (06:34AM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Mount Coricudgy
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
This is a research trip for a new book about the Australian Army activities in the area during the 1960s. Final details will depend on the state of the road, but the plan is to drive as far as possible, hopefully to the intersection at GR 522 627, establish a camp there and take day trips to the top of the mountain. Combination of trail and off-trail walking. Exploratory. Distances unknown, likely 12-15 km every day. Likely scrambling and exposure. Map: Coricudgy 89322N Limit: 8. View

22 Mar, Fri 5:30AM				Sunrise at Racecourse Beach, Ulladulla
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Start at South Pacific Crescent Carpark and walk along Racecourse Beach, then climb the new stairs at the far end of the beach onto the headland to watch the sunrise which is due at 6 am. Return the same way & then extend the walk along the rock platform to the north of the car park. On return to the car park we can have coffee & breakfast at Rosie Oats in Burrill Lake. Limit: 15. View

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