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20 Jul, Sun 8:30AM			Mount Kembla Tracks
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk the Mt. Kembla Summit and Ring Track. Tracks through eucalypt- and rain- forest with extensive views of the Illawarra coastline. Some points of historic interest. There is a short section of a quiet road. Optional extra easy walk on the Miners Memorial Pathway. Possible leeches. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

27 Jul, Sun	National Tree Day
		Milton Branch
32009
Come and join us for a morning of planting food trees for the Glossy Black Cockatoo. We will be teaming up with Milton Rural Landcare, Treading Lightly, Shoalhaven Landcare and the NSW Threatened Species Program. We will plant Casuarina littorals, the preferred food tree of the Glossy Black Cockatoo. After the hard work there will be time to catch up with others and be treated to refreshments. Time and location will be emailed out closer to the date. View

9 Aug, Sat 8:30AM			Barren Grounds nature reserve ramble
Grade:3/6	Length	15km	370m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
At this time of the year the Barren Grounds is full of colour as Spring comes early to this enchanting nature reserve near the town of Robertson. On this circuit we will visit the various lookouts including Cooks Nose which has spectacular views over Foxground valley. Expect lots of flower stops and for those birdwatchers amongst us we may even spot the elusive ground parrot or eastern bristle bird. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Sat 8:00AM			Heathcote~Goburra track~Pipeline trail~Lake Eckersley~Bullawarring track~Kingfisher pool~Waterfall
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	380m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Flowers galore on this easyish ramble through the beautiful Heathcote national park, visiting along the way many scenic spots such as kingfisher pool and always looking out for those blossoming gems which should be in abundance at this time of the year. Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Sat 8:00AM			Mount York Abseling Day
	Length	0.5km	200m	Sydney Branch
Adrian B
Ropes practise day at Mount York. This day is aimed for those who have abseiled before and have their own equipment. It will be compulsory to have a harness, helmet, safety tether, descending device for single rope. We will be practising abseiling on small pitches, gradually moving up in difficulty to an overhang. There will be breaks where we will also practise knots that are commonly used when canyoning. There will be a chance to use prussiks to climb back up a pitch and to also use mechanical ascenders. A fee of $5.00 each will be collected to cover wear and tear on ropes supplied by members. There will a number of safety briefings spread throughout the day and we will have a chance to practise tying off part way through an abseil and then untying and recommencing the abseil. We will practise double fishermans, tape knot, stone knot and munter hitch. Short lengths of knot practise rope and tape will be provided. Abseiling is a dangerous activity that could result in death or serious injury. All attendees must sign NPA's Risk Waiver Form prior to commencing the activity. All abseils are adjacent a cliff, and any member within two body lengths of the cliff edge must be attached to a safety tether. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 12. View

6 Sep, Sat 8:00AM			Otford station~Cliff track~Palm jungle~Burning Palms~Burgh track~Hacking river trail~Helensburgh station
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	600m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) This walk's theme is botanica as it's the first weekend of Spring and I want to see as many of the floral delights that this section of our oldest national park has to offer! Of course we will experience the stunning coastline and sections of rainforest too as we enjoy our surroundings on this relatively easy-ish hike. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 20. View

20 Sep, Sat 8:30AM			Fitzroy Falls – West and East rim trails
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	430m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) The West and East Rim tracks, which both start from the Fitzroy Falls visitor centre, offer 2 quite different vegetation types. As it's Spring time I think we can expect wonderful displays of the various flowering natives as we walk, and enjoy the many lookouts which both rim track can offer. Needless to say the views are incredible and I plan to see as much of this area as possible. I plan to do the West rim track before lunch and the shorter East rim track after our meal break with afternoon tea at the Burrow cafe situated at the visitor centre. slippery track in sections Location: Morton national park Limit: 20. View

25 Oct - 5 Nov, Sat-Wed	Peru: Amazon to the Andes.
		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Nearly fully booked) There are 2 places left on this 12 day guided trip which is hosted by G adventures and includes options to do the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu or go via the Lares Trail or the easier way, via the train. Included are 3 days at an Amazon lodge and other highlights including a visit to Rainbow mountain, Ollantaytambo and other scenic locations. For the full tour details please contact me if you're interested in what will be an exciting tour visiting some of Peru's most iconic locations. Location: peru Limit: 16. View