3 Oct (Sat) 2020: BLACKHEATH (M) Pope's Glen (remote) NPWS/BMCC Joint Bushcare. 9.00am - 4.00pm. A site we only visit every couple of years, this recently burned creek line is an historic harbour for Gorse and Broom seedlings. This event will have off-track walking and wading along the creek. Bushwalking experience necessary. Morning tea and lunch supplied and numbers are limited. Please book by Wednesday 23rd September with Grant on 0499 699 150 or grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au Limit: 8. Map: Mt Wilson. 3-5 Oct (Sat - Mon) 2020: COLO CORGE (M-Exp) Walk from fire trail off the Grassy Hill fire trail via ridges to above the Angorawa Creek / Colo Junction and descend by a scrambling pass. Camp, explore the vicinity next day and ascend the spectacular bottom of Angorawa Creek, then Adderley Creek for about 3 km in total and climb a ridge back onto the fire trial the next morning. This should be a 2 and a half day walk and allows for a bit of route finding and the fact I'm not as fit as I used to be! An earlier walk in August is to check the start of this trip. Expect some scrambling and a steep 300m ascent the last day. Limit: 6. Map: Colo Heights. 4 Oct (Sun) 2020: WALKING DOWN THE MOUNTAINS. WALK SIX (M-Exp, Minor scrambling) Bruce Road Glenbrook, Glenbrook Creek, Tunnel View track and lookout, Mount Portal, Nepean River, Leonay. 5km with several hills and some minor scrambling off Portal Lookout. Five Crowometers with two 100m descents and one 100m ascent. Limit: 8. Map: Penrith. 4 Oct (Sun) 2020: WARRIMOO (E) Greens Road Warrimoo. Views and interesting weathering. An easy morning walk from the end of Greens road along a fire tail. We then make our way through rock formations which have views of Glenbrook Creek and the cliffs. This walk involves mild exposure for those wishing to explore all the rock formations. Bring Morning tea with you Limit: 8. Map: Springwood. 6 Oct (Tue) 2020: LAWSON WATERFALLS AND CULTURE (E-M) Julie and Greg for another wombat-scrub free walk. Cataract, Federal, Junction and Adeline Falls, Lawson Cemetery, Dalek, Cappuccinos, Table Tennis (byo bat and ball) Crocodile Log and various other amusing cultural features. 4 Km with 150m down then up. All on track. Limit: 10. Map: katoomba . 7 Oct (Wed) 2020: FAULCONBRIDGE (E-M) A half day walk: 5 km: Walk to Rainbow Cave, then follow an unnamed creek down to the Victory Track and Clarinda Falls in Sassafras Creek. On then way we will see some Aboriginal art & spear sharpening grooves. Return the same way. The creek walk can be a little rough going. Bring morning tea. Limit: 12. Map: Katoomba. 7 Oct (Wed) 2020: SPRINGWOOD (E, Cycle) Easy cycle from Springwood on quiet local back roads - usually about 15 -20km, no real hills Limit: 8. Map: Gregory. 8 Oct (Thu) 2020: BLACKHEATH (E-M) Valley View Swamp BMCC Bushcare. 9.00am - 3.00pm. Come and help us continue the restoration of this endangered ecological community. Target infestations of English Holly surrounding the swamp and conduct sweeps into the swamp for new seedlings. This site filters the headwaters of Govett's Creek, which flows into the Grose Wilderness. Enjoy great company and a delicious morning tea and lunch donated by Hominy. Numbers limited. Book with James by Friday 2nd October at jbevan@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or 4780 5623. Limit: 8. Map: Mt Wilson. 8 Oct (Thu) 2020: SEVEN HILLS BELLA VISTA GLENWOOD (M) BIKE RIDE CIRCUIT No. 36 A 5hr circuit suitable for road bikes following cycleways and backroads. Stopping at a Cafe for Morning Tea and bring lunch to have in a Park Limit: 15. Map: Google maps - Cycleways. 8 Oct (Thu) 2020: WENTWORTH FALLS (M) Mountain bike ride Wentworth Falls to McMahons Point and return. Long, mostly gravel road, about 20 km each way. Bring morning tea and water. See the results of last summer's fires and the regrowth. Meet near Wentworth Falls station 8:45. Limit: 16. Map: Katoomba. 10 Oct (Sat) 2020: ERSKINE CREEK FOR ROS KING'S 80TH (M) Claiming the date, as this is what Ros wants to do for her Birthday! Pisgah Lookout-Tierneys Track-Monkey Ropes Creek-Flat Rock Pool and return. Come and help Ros celebrate at this wonderful wilderness pool. Steep track down, with some rock scrambling and exposure. Bring swimmers and water shoes. Limit: 16. Map: Penrith. 10-12 Oct (Sat - Mon) 2020: GROSE VALLEY (H) Remote Grose River 3-day NPWS Bushcare. The 'jewel in the crown'. This multi-day activity is ideal for the fit and adventurous who want to spend 3 days rock hopping and weeding along the river. Some experience in bushwalking and self-sufficient camping is required. Numbers are limited. Book by Wednesday the 30th September with Grant on 0499 699 150 or grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au. Limit: 8. Map: Mt Wilson. 10-14 Oct (Sat-Wed) 2020: GREEN GULLY TRACK OXLEY NATIONAL PARK (H) Located between Walcha and Port Macquarie in northern New South Wales, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park lies within an ancient spine of volcanic peaks and water-carved valleys.This country belongs to the Dangaddi people. The Green Gully Track is within the Apsley-Macleay gorge system. Over four days, the track cuts a 65km loop through what were once private mustering properties. The stock routes are characterised by old corrugated huts spaced a day’s muster apart. In 2011 these huts and management trails were stitched together with sections of bush track, one near-vertical ridge tumble, and a day of wading thigh-deep up a creek. Dates Arrival October 10 at Cedar creek Cottage 5 nights returning to Cedar Cottage on 14th for $166.00 Limit: 6. Map: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/. 14 Oct (Wed) 2020: SPRINGWOOD (E-M) A half day walk: 5km: Sassafras Gully, Victory Track to Numantia Creek and Numantia Falls return via Sassafras Ridge. Bring morning tea. Limit: 12. Map: Springwood. 14 Oct (Wed) 2020: SPRINGWOOD (E) Short cycle ride to Martins Lookout and thereabouts. Mountain bikes or road bikes. Meet at Manners Park at 8:30 Limit: 16. Map: UBD. 15 Oct (Thu) 2020: EBENEZER (M) Cycle ride in Hawkesbury area, Ebenezer to Sackville Ferry-Mud Island-Cliftonville Rd-Lower Portland Ferry-Ebenezer. Suitable for road bikes. Some hills, great scenery and Covid-free (short) scenic cruises. Bring morning tea. Lunch at Tractor Cafe, no guarantee about scones and jam. Meet at Ebenezer Church 9 am. Note: shorter routes available. Minimum 15 km, maximum 55 km. Limit: 16. Map: UBD. 15 Oct (Thu) 2020: MAYFIELD GARDEN (E-M) Mayfield in Spring is magnificent! A sea of colour; Maples, bulbs, rare trees and a lot of running water. We'll do morn. tea in the cafe and bring lunch to eat in the gardens. Entry is about $30. Limit: 12. Map: Oberon. 17 Oct (Sat) 2020: WILDFLOWERS AT WENT. FALLS (M) Discover amazing wildflowers on a ridge overlooking Wentworth Creek.Off-track! Limit: 12. Map: Katoomba. 17 Oct (Sat) 2020: YELLOWROCK LOOKOUT (M) Abseiling Practice Day - Beginners to advanced. Depending on experience we will break into a couple of groups to cover basic abseiling skills and more advanced techniques. Limited spare gear available so let me know if you don't have your own helmet (even a bike helmet), harness, descender, carabiners, prusik loops (preferably 3) & gloves (optional). Limit: 12. Map: Springwood. 18 Oct (Sun) 2020: DUMBANO CREEK - WARATAHS (E-M) This walk is full. Our annual trip to check out the Waratahs in this amazing area of the Wollemi. This area was fire affected so we don't know what we'll find. Update - the waratahs are growing furiously, but they wont' flower this year. There are other wildflowers, some canyon, some pagodas, a cave and a bit more to explore. 4WD required to get to the area, I'll have 4 car spaces available Limit: 8. Map: wollangambe. 18 Oct (Sun) 2020: FAULCONBRIDGE (E-M) INTRODUCTION WALK AND TALK - Prospective members: This is our introduction to the Club and safe bushwalking practices. It is an easy-medium standard walk starting from the end of Hillcrest Ave down a relatively new track through an open wooded area with lots of grasstrees. It may even may still have quite a few wildflowers. It leads to the fire trail that is a continuation of Shirlow Ave down to an unnamed waterfall and pool. In all, this is a 5 km walk with 170m descent and ascent and some rough sections of track. The walk will include time at the pool at the bottom where we will go over items in the introduction course. As always, full members are very welcome. About 4+ hours Limit: 10. Map: Springwood. 18 Oct (Sun) 2020: LEURA - KATOOMBA - LEURA (M) A street walk to some iconic Mountains views, the 2020-Covid version of the City to Surf. Starting at Leura Station we walk down then up Megalong St following the signs to Katoomba, down to Echo Point then back to Leura including a couple of small loops and the Leura views from Olympian Parade to make up the 14ks. Registering officially for the City to Surf (city2surf.com.au) is optional - if you do there's an app to help you measure your distance and the reward of a real not virtual medal. You will be given a map with the route marked out. My motive for doing the C2Surf is to raise funds for Be Slavery Free, formerly STOP THE TRAFFIK. You never know when it's a child slave who picked the cocoa for the chocolate on your cappuchino, of helped make your phone......... For SBC members, inviting sponsors whether you register officially or not would be wonderful but optional. Enquiries welcome. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba. 21 Oct (Wed) 2020: SPRINGWOOD (E) Bike ride, short. Starting at Manners Park near Springwood station 8:30 am. Limit: 16. Map: UBD. 21 Oct (Wed) 2020: WENTWORTH FALLS (E-M) Kittyhawke Swamp BMCC Bushcare.( 9.00am - 3.00pm). Come and join the landscape-wide restoration efforts of volunteers and contractors to improve the function of this Endangered Ecological Community. Lunch and morning tea donated by Hominy Bakery. Book by Monday the 12th October with James at jbevan@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or 4780 5623. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba. 21 Oct (Wed) 2020: YELLOW ROCK (E-M) A half day walk: Approx.5km: We will follow a fire road by Long Angle Creek to Fitzgerald Creek. At Fitzgerald Creek we will find an old camp site with rock caves. Long Angle Creek Valley has some magnificent trees. Bring morning tea. Limit: 12. Map: Springwood. 22 Oct (Thu) 2020: GARDENS OF HARTLEY AND LITHGOW (E-M) We'll visit 3 local gardens, which are all different. Also, hope to see the roses in Queen Victoria Park and we can stop in at Londonderry Reserve to search for Purple Donkeys on the way home and eat our lunch. Morn. tea will be at the Hartley Cafe. Limit: 12. Map: Hartley. 22 Oct (Thu) 2020: LITHGOW (M) Cycle ride Lithgow to Hassans Walls, then Browns Gap Road to the highway, and up Berghofers Pass to Mt Victoria. Morning tea at Hassans Walls. Good for mountain bikes, marginal for road bikes. Total distance 26 km, some hills.7:42 am train from Springwood. CANCELLED Limit: 16. Map: UBD. 24 Oct (Sat) 2020: BATTLESHIP TOPS (M) On Kings Tableland, this is an area of rock pagodas, caves and arches. Not a long walk, but no tracks and some rock scrambling. We will have morning tea at Harris Hill on the way. Fires and virus keep thwarting our plans to get here, but the gate is finally open, so here's hoping! Limit: 10. Map: Jamison. 24 Oct (Sat) 2020: GLOW WORM TUNNEL CIRCUIT (M) Glow Worm Tunnel Circuit and the rock shelters of the railway gangs We will start at the Coach road car park and will walk the 8km Glow Worm Tunnel Circuit. On the way there are great views and pagoda formations, a walk through the Glow worm tunnel (bring a torch) and a visit to several rock shelters used by the railway gangs which gives you an insight into the living conditions of these people in 1906-7. The road from Clarence siding is rough in sections but normal cars get in with care but of course high clearance would be better. Limit: 10. Map: Ben Bullen. 24 Oct (Sat) 2020: HAZELBROOK (E) An easy 1 hour 40 minutes walk to the north along Winbourne Rd and down a gentle, newly-created track. The return journey is south along the Woodford Dam track up a very steep tar-sealed road to the end of Clearview Rd then down through a shallow valley to the starting point. The main features are picturesque open woodland and panoramic views. Strict adherence to a signed form of SBC and Mid-Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Covid rules is required. Limit: 8. Map: 8930-1S . 24 Oct (Sat) 2020: NAVIGATION TRAINING - BELL (E-M, off track) Rescheduled, Learn how to use a compass and map in the bush. Map supplied but you'll have to beg, borrow or bring your own orienteering compass. Start near the truck checking station at Bell, follow a couple of ridges and creeks to an amazing area of pagodas and creeks that we've found on a previous trip. The area was recently burnt so scrub is minimal. We should finish mid-afternoon, maximum up and down is about 170m, distance about 5-6km. Beginners OK, or come along if you can navigate and want some practice. It's an interesting area anyway. Limit: 10. Map: Mount Wilson, Wollangambe. 25 Oct (Sun) 2020: BLACKHEATH (E) Braeside Broom and Gorse Blitz. NPWS Bushcare (9.00am -3.00pm). Come along and support the Braeside Bushcare group. We will spend the day hunting gorse and broom seedlings which have sprouted in huge numbers post-fire. This is our chance to fight them off once and for all! Minimal bushwalking involved - all are welcome. Morning tea and lunch provided. Book by Friday the 16th October with Grant on 0499 699 150 or grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba. 25 Oct (Sun) 2020: MT VICTORIA (M) Sunset Rock, Mt Victoria (Remote). 8.30am - 5.00pm. BMCC Bushcare. This is a new remote Bushcare site and will extend work being done by the Mt Victoria Bushcare group to stop invasive weeds from moving into the Kanimbla Valley. A medium level of fitness and some bushwalking experience are needed as there is scrambling in the access. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we can't provide or share morning tea and lunch (please bring your own). Numbers will be strictly limited and bookings are essential. Book by Tuesday 20th October with Steve on 4780 5623 or sfleischmann@bmcc.nsw.gov.au Limit: 9. Map: Hartley. 28 Oct (Wed) 2020: CARNE WALLS ON THE NEWNES PLATEAU (M) Carne Walls We will drive to Bird Rock where we’ll leave the cars and admire the great view. For those who dont know the area we will drive from the Zig Zag railway siding to the Bungleboori camping area and then out along Sunny Ridge fire trail to Bird Rock Trail. We’ll then walk out to the end of the fire trail where fantastic views await us and then explore the surrounding area with it’s many interesting pagodas before retracing our steps to our cars. Exploration of the area is off track but easier at the moment as the area has been burnt. Sunnyridge firetrail has lots of potholes in sections so a car with clearance is needed to get to the start of the walk. Limit: 10. Map: Cullen Bullen. 28 Oct (Wed) 2020: SPRINGWOOD (E) Short cycle ride, starts at Manners Park near Springwood rail station 8:30 am. Limit: 16. Map: UBD. 28 Oct (Wed) 2020: WOODFORD (E-M) A half day walk: 8.5km approx: The Oaks Road to indigenous rock engravings called The Circles and then return. The road has recently been resurfaced and should be easier to walk on. Off the road to the side, a rock shelf will give us views into Cootana Brook Valley and the Blue Labyrinth. Bring morning tea. Limit: 12. Map: Katoomba. 29 Oct (Thu) 2020: TOONGABBIE REGION (M) BIKE RIDE - Circuit No.20 - M7 traverse Winston Hills Dean Park, Horsley Park, Pemulwuy....A 5hr circuit ride suitable for road bikes mostly on cycleways , one section grassy but hard surface, and some back road connections. Bring Lunch to have in a parkland and Morning Tea will be at a cafe. Note: RAIN is forecast next week so if I cancel I will hold ride the following week November 5th Limit: 15. Map: Google maps - Cycleways. 31 Oct (Sat) 2020: CLIFFS OF MOUNT BOYCE (M) This area is known as a climbing area, but along with big walls for climbers, there are rainforest gullies, rock pagodas, tall trees and views down into Kanimbla Valley. Mostly on tracks, but scrubby! Limit: 10. Map: MT. WILSON. 31 Oct to 1 Nov (Sat-Sun) 2020: NEPEAN RIVER (H) CANCELLED The weather is warming up, so it's time to hit the water for an overnight paddle up the Nepean River. We'll paddle for about 3-4 hours to a campsite opposite Norton's Basin for lunch, then set up camp before we head further up the Warragamba River to see what we can see before dark. On Sunday we'll return via Erskine Creek for lunch, and explore Poets Cave before heading back to Tench Reserve. Own kayak and PFD required. Limit: 10. Map: Penrith. 4 Nov (Wed) 2020: WARRIMOO (E-M) A half day walk: 5km approx; A walk along a fire trail, south from Warrimoo along a ridge to rock formations with great views into the Glenbrook Creek valley and the rocky walls opposite of Bunyan lookout. Bring morning tea. Limit: 12. Map: Springwood. 7 Nov (Sat) 2020: NEPEAN RIVER KAYAK (M) Kayak from Penrith to Euroka Creek and return. Leisurely paddle, morning tea at either Euroka or on the way back. Option to extend the paddle down towards Emu Plains bridge for those who want to paddle a bit more. Bring morning tea. Need your own kayak and PFD. Option to hire from Horizon Line Canoes in Emu Plains. Limit: 10. Map: Penrith. 7 Nov (Sat) 2020: ROYAL NATIONAL PARK (M) BOTTLEBRUSH FOREST-KARLOO POOL. This delightful path winds through shady forest, with lots of wildflowers, to a great swimming pool with rock shelves to lie on. If time, we may walk up to an amazing waterfall. Limit: 12. Map: Royal National Park Tourist Map. 8 Nov (Sun) 2020: WALKING DOWN THE MOUNTAINS. WALK FOUR (M) Linden Observatory, Linden Ridge track, Faulconbridge Link Track. Some heritage rock carvings on the way. Steep sections but mostly trail walking. All on track. 11 crowometers with minor hills and a 200m descent and ascent. Car shuffle required. Limit: 10. Map: Springwood . 12 Nov (Thu) 2020: THE DARGAN ARCHES (M) Two natural arches and a look at the upper Wollangambe River. Hopefully, there'll be plenty of waratahs as well. Limit: 12. Map: Lithgow and Wollangambe. 14 Nov (Sat) 2020: NAVIGATION TRAINING - BELL (E, off track) Learn how to use a compass and map in the bush. Map supplied but you'll have to beg, borrow or bring your own orienteering compass. Start near the truck checking station at Bell, follow a couple of ridges and creeks to an amazing area of pagodas and creeks that we've found on a previous trip. The area was recently burnt so scrub is minimal. We should finish mid-afternoon, maximum up and down is about 170m, distance about 5-6km. Beginners OK, or come along if you can navigate and want some practice. It's an interesting area anyway. Bring your phone with Avenza and both maps - we use that to check our nav. Limit: 12. Map: Mount Wilson, Wollangambe. 14 Nov (Sat) 2020: SASSAFRAS GULLY SPRINGWOOD (E-M) INTRODUCTION WALK AND TALK - Prospective members: This is our introduction to the Club and safe bushwalking practices. This is an easy-medium standard walk through rainforest down Sassafras Gully, to the unnamed pool at the junction of Sassafras and Glenbrook Creeks. Return will be via The Wiggins Track up to Yondell Rd. In all, this is a 5 km walk with 200m descent and ascent with some rough sections of track. The walk will include stops where we will go over items in the introduction course. About 3.5 hours or a little more. Full members are very welcome, as always. Limit: 10. Map: Springwood. 15 Nov (Sun) 2020: WALKING DOWN THE MOUNTAINS WALK 4A (THE MISSING LI (M) This walk links walks 4 and 5 of the series. From Grose Road Helipad a short road bash. Little Blue Gum Forest, Peggys Pool, Everton House and the Ugg Emporium. Victory track and ascend to Martins Lookout. 12 Krowmeters and 200m ascent at the end. Car shuffle. Short section with poorly defined track and a crowmeter of road bash - rest is on bush tracks. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood . 19 Nov (Thu) 2020: KANGAROO CORNER CREEK EXPLORE (M-Exp) A walk-through short canyon; you WILL get wet! Limit: 10. Map: MT. WILSON. 20 Nov (Fri) 2020: KATOOMBA CREEK (H) Remote joint BMCC/NPWS Bushcare (8.30am - 6.00pm). Continue the great work done by volunteers over 16 years in a remote section of Katoomba Creek. Bush regeneration and bushwalking experience are essential. It will involve off-track walking and wading along the creek. Morning tea and lunch supplied. Numbers are limited. Book by Wednesday the 11th November with Grant on 0499 699 150 or grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba. 21 Nov (Sat) 2020: RIVER CAVES (M) This is a walk-through canyon, which is out near Natural Bridge on the Mt. Cameron Rd. on Newnes Plateau. You WILL get wet in this special place. We'll dump our dry gear and lunch, then go and explore. Plenty of time for photography and hopefully, some waratahs. Some rock scrambling! Limit: 12. Map: Rock Hill. 22 Nov (Sun) 2020: BLACKHEATH (E) Braeside Broom and Gorse Blitz (Part 2). NPWS Bushcare (9.00am -3.00pm). Come along and support the Braeside Bushcare group. We will spend the day hunting gorse and broom seedlings which have sprouted in huge numbers post-fire. This is our chance to fight them off once and for all! Minimal bushwalking involved - all are welcome. Morning tea and lunch provided. Book by Friday the 13th November with Grant on 0499 699 150 or grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba. 26 Nov (Thu) 2020: HYDE PARK AND LONDONDERRY RESERVE (M) Just down the hill in Hartley is a granite cascade area on the River Lett; bring swimmers. Then we'll go to see if we can find the purple donkeys. Limit: 12. Map: Hartley. 28 Nov (Sat) 2020: WILDFLOWERS OF N. KATOOMBA (M-Exp) Minnie Ha Ha Falls and Henson Glen for swimming. Have heard they're great, so come and check them out! Limit: 10. Map: Katoomba. 3 Dec (Thu) 2020: CASTLE HEAD AND DIAMOND SPRAY FALLS (M) Short walk at Narrow Neck; on track to a great view over Jamison Valley. Also the chance to look for pink flannel flowers. Limit: 10. Map: Katoomba. 5 Dec (Sat) 2020: BELL CREEK (M) In from Bell, down a pleasant ridge to a good sized pool, before the canyon starts. Approx. 2klms. each way, with some steep bits. Limit: 12. Map: MT. WILSON. 6 Dec (Sun) 2020: EUROKA CLEARING, GLENBROOK Christmas celebration! Meet at Euroka to celebrate Christmas and the end of 2020 (that's a year we'll be glad to celebrate the end of). No zooms, power points or internet allowed. Bring your own Christmas lunch. Covid safe cold drinks, sanitizer and finger food (presumably in tiny hygienically wrapped parcels) supplied. join one of the club walks beforehand and your food will be magically transported to the venue. Prizes for various things to be decided. NOTE: Dry weather only. In case of torrential rain we: 1. Won't be able to cross Glenbrook Creek. 2. Won't enjoy standing around getting wet. 3. Will defer until 2021. Final decision will be made by 7pm Saturday night, by email - so please book in! Map: penrith 6 Dec (Sun) 2020: PISGAH, GLENBROOK AND MONKEY ROPES CREEK (M, steep climb) A trip to one of the best lookouts and then down the hill to one of the best swimming spots in Glenbrook National Park. If it's hot, have a quick dip before climbing back up via Monkey Ropes Creek to join the other revelers for the SBC Christmas party at 1pm. Limit: 10. Map: Penrith. 11 Dec (Fri) 2020: KATOOMBA (H) Katoomba Creek (Remote). 8.30am - 5.00pm. A BMCC Bushcare activity. Continue the great work done by volunteers along a unique and little visited section of the Katoomba Creek. Bushwalking and regeneration experience is essential for this trip as it involves off track walking, wading in the river and working with a backpack. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we can't provide or share morning tea and lunch (please bring your own). Numbers will be strictly limited and bookings are essential. Book by Friday 4th December with Steve on 4780 5623 or sfleischmann@bmcc.nsw.gov.au Limit: 9. Map: Katoomba. 12 Dec (Sat) 2020: CHRISTMAS EVENT- BEDFORD CREEK (M) Shared Christmas morning tea at Murphys Glen, plus bring a unisex present for Santa's sack; about $10. Then we'll do a short walk under pleasant rainforest to a good sized pool on Bedford Creek. Limit: 12. Map: Katoomba. 2 Jan 2021 (Sat) 2021: HEATHCOTE NATIONAL PARK (M) Down Heathcote Creek to Kingfisher Pool, then on the Bullwarring Track to the Goanna Track and over to Kingdom Come, a great swimming spot. Limit: 12. Map: Campbelltown. 10-17 Jan 2021 (Sun-Sun) 2021: CHARLOTTE PASS (E-M-H) WALK FULL. Join us for the second attempt at the 8th annual visit to Charlotte Pass. Comfortable accommodation in a private ski lodge in the heart of the Snowy Mountains National Park. We are within walking distance of the 10 highest peaks in Australia, plus lots of slightly lower peaks. We need to book and pay for the accommodation as soon as possible. Cost Single: $375, Double $576. Limit: 21. Map: Perisher, Geehi Dam. 6-7 Feb (Sat - Sun) 2021: BOX CREEK FALLS (E-M-VH, off track) This walk will happen one day, but dates are dependent on this area opening to hikers again and covid-crisis lockdowns being lifted. From the Kowmung River Fire Trail, walk to Box Creek Falls, then camp below the falls somewhere. Follow the Box Creek down to the Kowmung River, and climb back up - probably via Boss Peak. There is a walks report of this being done some time ago, with difficulty finding a campsite, so numbers restricted to 6. Return to cars via the fire trail. If you were previously booked, please sign up again. Limit: 6. Map: Wollangambe.