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1 Oct, Wed 8:45AM				Martins Lookout, Lost World and Sharks Head Cave
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	730m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Nearly fully booked) Paul Lynch Joint leader. Meet at Springwood Station. Drive to the start of the walk at Martins Lookout. Descend to Glenbrook Creek, take the Link Track, across the Glenbrook Creek and up to Bunyan and then to Lost World Lookouts. Descend from Lost World down to Sharks Head Cave, cross Glenbrook Creek again and walk to Perch Ponds, up Magdala Gully track to Magdala Falls, then up the track to old Yondell Track, then via Wiggins Track and Sassafras Gully Track back to Martins Lookout. For experienced bushwalkers only. Can fit in a few more if driving. Rough, steep tracks, exposure and creek crossings. Location: Springwood Limit: 15. View

1 Oct, Wed 9:30AM				Tramsheds to Locomotive Workshops
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	50m	Sydney Branch
Brad S.
We'll start with a walk around Glebe seeing a few of the historic homes, paying a visit to the Sze Yup Kwan Ti Temple (consider bringing a gold coin to make a donation) and returning via Jubilee Park to the Tramsheds. After morning tea, we'll follow Johnstons Creek and Orphan School Creek through Forest Lodge before reaching Sydney University. After a wander through the university we'll make our way to Redfern and on to the redeveloped Locomotive Workshops (not Carriageworks) at South Eveleigh. Uneven footpaths and road traffic. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15. View

2 Oct, Thu 9:18AM				Booragul to Toronto
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Booragul is on the shore of Lake Macquarie. The relatively easy walk along the lake shore has spectacular views & a sculpture park near the historic Awaba House. There will be lakeside bush tracks, street & beach walks & some steep climbs with steps. We will finish about 2 pm at Toronto & then a bus to Fassifern station & be back in Sydney around 5 pm. Enjoy the day with the train ride & beautiful views along the way. Slippery rocks & surfaces Location: Lake Macquarie SCA Map: Central Coast Limit: 20. View

3 Oct, Fri 9:56AM				Spring wonder walk 9: Tulips, Cherry Tree Walk (Blossoms in Peak) SHL Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Updated Details) Bowral Honey Farm posted on 18 September "Blossom watch! The famous cherry tree walk in Bowral is about to start its annual show of magnificent cherry blossoms." Update from Bowral Honey Farm 28 September:  Cherry blossom watch! The cherry trees on the cherry tree walk just about hitting their peak. I think within another week that we totally covered. Start with a visit to Gumnut Patisserie for coffee and pastry.  Walk along 526 cherry trees in Bowral, via Corbett Gardens (see Tulips) and Vietnam War Memorial. Visit the Southern Highland Botanic Garden.  We walk from Bowral Station to Burradoo Station.  It is a long day. Location: southern highlands Limit: 10. View

3 Oct, Fri 9:03AM				The Amphitheatre
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Exploratory. Try to locate the track between Horseshoe and Oakland Falls that goes to the base of The Amphitheatre. Then do a circuit walk to the top of The Amphitheatre. Creek crossings. Maybe walk along a creek. Expect wet shoes. Expect some overgrown track, so suggest bringing gaiters. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 10. View

4 Oct, Sat 10:00AM				Fortress Ridge
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	260m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Beautiful walking through mountain heathland along Fortress Ridge with spectacular Blue Mountains scenery. We also visit Dr. Dark's Cave. Joint walk with Bush Club.   Some steep scrambling and off-track. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 1:25 000 Limit: 15. View

4 Oct, Sat 7:30AM				Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass via the Grose river
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	550m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of my very favourite walks in the Blue Mountains as its comprises so many wonderful aspects in a single trip. First there is the series of spectacular waterfalls as we descend Victoria creek down to the Grose River at Burra Korain flat. Then there is the abundance of wildflowers at this time of the year all along the route including a huge amount of waratahs as we ascend the ridge up to Pierces Pass. Add to this some wonderful swimming holes along the Grose river along the way. All in all a walk not to be missed. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: mt.wilson Limit: 20. View

5 Oct, Sun 8:30AM				Wondabyne station~Pindars Cave and return
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the best walks for wildflowers in the Sydney region is this delightful trip to Pindars Cave which is an enormous overhang not all that far from Wondabyne station. Expect multitudes of blooms along the way including some superb sprays of the Sydney rock orchid. Transport is via train as Wondaybyne is the only railway station in NSW not reachable by road. Location: brisbane waters national park Limit: 20. View

6 Oct, Mon 9:03AM				Bedford Creek Pools
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Visit Victor Falls, Terrace Falls, Willawong Pool, Bedford Pool and Lestor Pool. Return to Hazelbrook Station. Creek crossings could involve wading, as stepping stones tend to be slippery at Bedford Pool. Some off track. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katooma and Jamison Limit: 20. View

6 Oct, Mon 9:55AM				Two Creeks track – Lindfield to Roseville
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	246m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) A later start in view that this is the second day of daylight saving and a public holiday. A pleasant walk from Lindfield railway station to just beyond the Roseville Bridge through a variety of vegetation communities including a Coachwood forest, with increasing water views as we travel. The track descends 166 metres with a rise of 80 metres. Booking essential, giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers unless I already have them. A distinct track, with rough and eroded sections as well as many steps in places. Some street walking at each end. Location: Garigal NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

8 Oct, Wed 10:10AM				Mt Annan Botanic Gardens
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
69581
A mostly well paved walk of Mt Annan Botanic Gardens incorporating a number of different tracks throughout the garden:- Central Valley, Mt Annan Summit, Woodland and Annan Creek tracks. The walk will be from the Narellan Rd Main Entrance and return there to get a bus back to Macarthur Station. Not much shade. Location: South Western Sydney Limit: 15. View

8 Oct, 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

10 Oct, Fri 9:00AM				Spring wonder walk 10: Lisgar garden
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Today we explore Hornsby and Normanhurst including Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. After visiting the gardens, we'll continue via bush tracks and streets to Normanhurst. Optional lunch at Hornsby RSL club after the walk. Stairs and slippery sections. Location: Hornsby Limit: 15. View

11 Oct, Sat 8:00AM				Cowan station~Jerusalem Bay~Taffys Rock and return
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the reasons I want to do this walk is because of the bountiful displays of wildflowers you encounter on the track at this time of the year in the height of Spring. Last time I ventured along this trail the wildflowers were breathtaking and I see no reason to believe this time it will be any different! Expect lots of stops along the way to photograph the blooms and the spectacular scenery around Jerusalem Bay and on the wonderful Taffys Rock. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Limit: 20. View

11 Oct, Sat 10:25AM				Green Square to Ozharvest
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(Date Changed) We meet near the Library at Green Square and walk to Waterloo Metro Station. This area has undergone amazing changes since colonisation. There are numerous story boards detailing many of these . We visit OZHarvest off Waterloo street and have the option to purchase lunch or at least coffee at their cafe. At Waterloo Metro, members have the option of finishing and heading home OR taking the Metro to Central and using the Airport line to Wolli Creek. There is a walk/cycle track from Wolli Creek to T1 Departure level at KSA. There are other coffee and eating opportunities at KSA. Some may like to spend time plane spotting before heading home either by retracing steps to Wolli Creek or catching the Airport Shuttle Bus to the Domestic Terminal and then a Metro Bus to Mascot Station. Some may choose to use the International Airport Station to return to Central and beyond. The station access fee is about $18 with a Gold Opal Card. Using Wolli Creek avoids that fee. Distance: varies depending on options chosen: 5km to about 12 Km. Grade: 2 - with minor climbs and descents. Walking is on footpaths and walk/cycle paths. Either bring food or purchase. Do carry water and avoid dehydration. Don't drink too much water however. I have a personal story on dehydration which I will relate if walkers are interested. cyclists on shared paths, road crossings and trip hazards. Limit: 10. View

12 Oct, Sun 7:01AM				Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park on Sunnyside Ridge Road at GR 386 069 and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave and Pinch Point Circle along the way. Move south east and out towards Carne Creek, then climb out on a tributary and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

13 Oct, Mon 9:49AM				Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	533m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet outside the Carrington hotel bus stop 698 to Blackheath. The bus leaves at 9:49. Alight at Evans Lookout road. Walk along the road to Neates Glen. Descend, walk along the creek and Up. Cliff top walk and Breaside walk to finish at Blackheath station. Great views when clear. Steep descent and ascent. Rough, slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

15-23 Oct, Wed (16:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM)				Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	50km	1,300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Fully Booked) Planned to be a walk to Mawsons Hut via Kidmans Hut.  But there is still a lot of snow in the very high country. So now changed to be Tooma Dam to Pretty Plain Hut via Dargals Trail.  Then return via Pretty Plain, Hell Hole Trail,  shortcut to Wheelers Hut and return via Wheelers Trail and Dargals.  Much lower down so conditions will be easier to walk. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Jagungal 85251S and Toolong Range 85251N Limit: 8. View

15 Oct, Wed 9:50AM				Maroubra to Bondi Sculptures by the Sea
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	50m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Maroubra Beach to Bondi via Coogee, Clovelly, Bronte and Tamarama. From Tamarama to Bondi walk at your own pace looking at the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. Location: Eastern Suburbs Coastal walkway Limit: 15. View

17 Oct, Fri 10:07AM				Spring wonder walk 11: Wentworth falls lake circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT Start with a coffee at the famous German bakery, Then walk to Wentworth Falls lake. The circuit around the lake shows you the serene beauty of the lake. Admire the water birds, sculptures and the flora...Maples, tea trees, grevillea ( specific to this area), isopogan, sun Orchid, wild strawberries, tree ferns, and of course Waratahs and rhododendrons flowering in October. There are more species unknown to the leader. Botanists are invited to join the walk to enrich our knowledge. If you are lucky, you will see redbellied snakes. On return to the station, you can treat yourself with the famous pastries at the German bakery. Limit: 10. View

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