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18 Jun, Tue 10:00AM			Rouse Hill Rail & T Way
Grade:1/6	Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Travel from Chatswood to Rouse Hill by train. Morning tea at Rouse Hill. Return by bus (T Way) to Parramatta for lunch. This is a chance to explore the new Metro Train Line. View

18 Jun, Tue 10:00AM			Royal NP
Grade:3/6	Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Coastal walk to Marley Beach & return to Bundeena Wharf. Steep sections, tracks (some uneven & rocky, possible slippery surfaces) steps on ascent & descent, fire trails. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

19 Jun, Wed 10:05AM			Blackheath
Grade:3/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Blackheath - Evans Lookout - Govett Leap - Popes Glen - Blackheath. Good bush tracks, steps up and down, great views. View

19 Jun, Wed 9:30AM			Cremorne to Mosman
	Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble from Cremorne to Mosman. Options to extend. View

19 Jun, Wed 6:00PM	Environmental Book Club
		Sydney Branch
Anne D.
The NPA environmental book club is a place for members to discuss and gain a deeper understanding of the natural environment. Each six weeks our friendly gathering considers a book with an environmental theme and shares ideas. If this appeals to you then we would be very pleased to have you join in. At this meeting we will be discussing White Beech: The Rainforest Years, Germaine Greer. View

19 Jun, Wed 9:00AM			Wallumatta Nature Reserve
Grade:1/6	Length	1km	5m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This is a tiny but very special nature reserve in the heart of Sydney's Ryde area. We are not really walking so much as exploring the towering turpentine and ironbark forest that attract botanists. Bring botanical guide books and study a little known patch of special bushland. Location: Sydney CBD Limit: 12. View

20 Jun, Thu 9:19AM			Engadine to Heathcote
Grade:3/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
Fire trails and bush tracks over the day with coffee at Heathcote before taking train back to the city. View

21 Jun, Fri 9:12AM			Edward Street Track
Grade:4/6	Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk paths and streets for 3km to Edward St. Explore trail and track to gain possible views to north over Wentworth Creek. Maybe do a circuit of the Lake on the way back. Some off-track. Some rock scrambling possible. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

22 Jun, Sat 9:30AM			Circular Quay to Central Railway
Grade:1/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sandra C.
Walk via Walsh Bay - Barangaroo - Darling Harbour. Slight rise as we walk through The Rocks then down to Walsh Bay. Flat walk following the foreshore to Darling Harbour. Then we follow The Goods Line to Central Railway. Many drop out points (Ferry and Light Rail), water available, coffee options. View

23 Jun, Sun			Royal NP – West to East
Grade:3/6	Length	16km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
West to east traverse of the Royal starting at Loftus and finishing at Bundeena Ferry Terminal for the return trip by ferry and train. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 15. View

24 Jun, Mon 9:03AM			Dantes Glen
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
(NEW!!!) A circuit walk of North Lawson tracks entering and leaving from Hughes St. Creek crossings. Rough track in places. Some sections may be muddy. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

25 Jun, Tue 9:48AM			Penrith – Emu Plains – Penrith
Grade:1/6	Length	9km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk via Nepean River Reserves. Cross Nepean River on the new Yandhai Nepean Crossing (opened 28 October 2018) then walk both sides of the Nepean River and return to Penrith for coffee. Drop out points possible. Streets, parks, cycleway, ups & downs. Train return to city from Penrith. View

25 Jun, Tue 9:12AM			Prospect Resevoir
Grade:2/6	Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Prospect Reservoir via the disused Sydney Water Canal. Mostly shared pathways with bike riders. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Parramatta Station. View

26 Jun, Wed 8:00PM	Free Talk: Global pollution, Global solution
		Southern Sydney Branch
Peter V.
Marine Scientist Sarah-Jo Lobwein will discuss #SwapfortheSea - simple solutions to avoid single use plastic pollution to stop the sea drowning in plastic, raising the awareness of contributing countries, communities and individuals, and marine conservation and empowering individuals and communities to change behaviour. An engaging look at a serious problem including the ‘hidden’ plastics we use, the true sources responsible for plastic pollution, the effects on marine life and humans, and easy preventative actions for individuals no matter where you live in the world. View

26 Jun, Wed 9:37AM			Springwood Sassafras Gully
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	501m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Sylvia C.
Circuit walk. Lovely bush with a few creek crossings. View

26 Jun, Wed			Stanwell Park to Helensburgh
Grade:3/6	Length	17km	290m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From the station we will follow a variety of roads, fire trails and tracks to Helensburgh Station. We will visit Bald Hill, Coast Track, the historic Lilyvale Track and then cross the Hacking River. Continue following un-named tracks and easy off-track section along the river to the Hacking River Track. A short steep off-track section will lead us to a variety of tracks to the station. Cliff edges, loose surface, river crossings. Strict limits will apply. Book early. Location: Garawarra SCA and Royal NP View

26 Jun, Wed 9:00AM			Taronga to Cremorne Point
Grade:2/6	Length	5km	70m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Fancy a slow stroll through some historic shoreline on the lower north shore? It's best to do it in the morning on a work day! See old artists' haunts and explore the industrial heritage of this part of Sydney. Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 12. View

28 Jun, Fri 9:55AM			Hourn Point
Grade:4/6	Length	15km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Mount Piddington then take the trail out to Hourn Point. Take climbers track on return. Loose surface on trail. Steep sections. Rock scrambling. Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 15. View

29 Jun, Sat			Stanwell Park to Otford
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From station ascend the Goat Track and then follow the Princes Marina Track to Kellys Falls. Continue along a variety of un-named tracks and a steep off-track descent to Otford Road. Follow on paths to pick up link track to Bald Hill. Descend to old tunnel. Continue along coast tracks, faint at times, and scramble along coastal rocks until steep ascent. Follow gully and off-track section to Bulga huts. Side trip to large cave and then ascend to road for a steep descent on paths to Otford Station. Cliff edges, narrow ledges at height, rock hopping. Strict limits will apply. Book early. Location: Royal NP and Illawarra View

30 Jun, Sun 10:06AM			Barrenjoey to Gerringong: Section 11
Grade:3/6	Length	22km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This week we are doing the last stage: from Gerringong to Minnamurra . We'll have a special morning tea when we'll give out awards. Bring a little something to share if you wish. You can exit at Kiama for a shorter walk. Map: Gerringong Limit: 15. View

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