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23 Oct, Wed 9:30AM			Bondi Beach Area
	Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW. Ramble 3 km. Options to extend. View

27 Oct, Sun 8:40AM			The Great North Walk: Section 6
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	650m	Southern Sydney Branch
Hugh H.
Cowan to Brooklyn. This is a popular section of the Great North Walk, with scenery ranging from foreshore to ridge top lookouts. We will follow the Great North Walk from Cowan Station down to the picturesque Jerusalem Bay, then climb up over a series of ridges before descending into Brooklyn. This walk is a great one-way trip from station to station with numerous water views, including a circumnavigation of Brooklyn Dam whilst enjoying a wonderful diversity of flora along the way. Slippery sections. Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 15. View

28 Oct, Mon 9:12AM			Wentworth Falls to Leura
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Walk from Wentworth Falls to Edinburgh Castle Rock, Lillians Bridge, behind Fairmont Resort, Pool of Siloam, Lyrebird Dell to Leura. Steps, some steep rough parts. Map: Katoomba 89301S View

29 Oct, Tue 9:30AM			Balmain to Circular Quay
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	300m	Branch
Ian G.
The first/last leg of the Harbour Circle Walk with short detours in Balmain, Pyrmont, and The Rocks/Barangaroo as time permits. Fully paved with plenty of steps, coffee stops, public amenities and a touch of Sydney’s history. Return from Circular Quay Station to catch 4:01pm train from Central. Paved paths, steps, coffee shops. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

29 Oct, Tue 11:00AM			Penrith – Emu Plains – Penrith Via Nepean River Reserves
Grade:1/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Cross Nepean River on the new Yandhai Nepean Crossing (opened 28 October 2018) then walk both sides of the Nepean River and bus return to Penrith for coffee. Drop out points possible. Streets, parks, cycleway, ups & downs. Train return to city. View

29 Oct, Tue 9:19AM			Woronora River
Grade:3/6	Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Sutherland Station, via Loftus & Forbes Creeks, reserves & Woronora Bridge. Steep sections, fire trails, creek crossings, slippery surfaces, steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

30 Oct, Wed 9:00AM			Berowra to Kuring-gai
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	550m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Another delightful walk on the north side. Relax along the waters of Apple Tree Bay and Cowan Water before returning to the station. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Map: Hornsby 91304S and Cowan 91304N View

30 Oct, Wed 9:25AM			Glenbrook to Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
(Date Changed) Walk from Glenbrook Station to Red Hands Cave and return. No need to contact leader. Some steep sections, a little rock scrambling, ups and downs, and some street walking. Location: Blue Mountains NP View

31 Oct, Thu 10:22AM			Coogee – Sculpture By The Sea – Bondi Beach
Grade:2/6	Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
An easy paced walk through magnificent ocean views and fabulous sculptures (this may be the last year Sculpture By The Sea is held in this location). Some stairs, ups and downs. Coffee at Bondi Beach, bus return to city. View

1 Nov, Fri 9:17AM			Gladstone Pass
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Down Roberts Pass to Lindeman Pass. Ascend Gladstone Pass. Exposed in parts. Some awkward moves ascending Gladstone Pass. Wet rocks. Location: Leura Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

3 Nov, Sun 8:20AM			The Great North Walk: Section 7
Grade:4/6	Length	20km	665m	Southern Sydney Branch
Angelo E.
Essential to RSVP. Patonga to Wondabyne. This walk explores some grand views, pleasant cascades, varied bushland and remote areas of Brisbane Waters National Park. From Patonga you will walk up the ridge and take a short side trip to enjoy the wonderful views from Warrah Lookout, before following a series of dirt roads and management trails to Patonga Creek in the heart of the national park. The walk then leads along a mix of trails and tracks mostly passing Mt Wondabyne, a worthwhile side trip, before crossing a few gullies with cool creeks and cascades. Past Myron Brook you will walk back down the waters edge at the remote and unique Wondabyne Train Station. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Central Coast Limit: 12. View

4 Nov, Mon 9:00AM			Blue Gum Swamp
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Shaws Ridge and Blue Gum Swamp Trails. Loose surface on trails. Location: Winmalee Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

5 Nov, Tue 10:49AM			Narrabeen Lagoon Circuit
Grade:2/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Changed Transport Details) Mostly flat. Paths, cycleways, streets, parks, ups & downs, lots of water views. Coffee at Narrabeen, bus return to city. Location: Narrabeen View

5 Nov, Tue 9:30AM			Northern Beaches
Grade:3/6	Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Coastal walk to Manly via reserves & beaches. Some steep sections, rough bushtracks, steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

6 Nov, Wed 9:30AM			Forest Lodge to Glebe Point
	Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW. Ramble 3 km. Options to extend. View

7 Nov, Thu 10:15AM			Kariong to Point Clare
Grade:3/6	Length	7.7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
(NEW!!!) Walk up then downhill via Kariong Fire trail through bush to Point Clare. Rough tracks, wildflowers, views. Train return to Sydney from Point Clare. View

8 Nov, Fri 9:22AM			Radiata Plateau
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Explore various trails on Radiata Plateau. Including out to Mt Elphinstone and Megalong Head. Walk back to Katoomba through Bonnie Doon Reserve. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

9 Nov, Sat 6:00PM	NPA annual dinner
		Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
2019 NPA Annual Dinner - Tickets now available. This is a great opportunity for the National Parks Association community to come together and celebrate. Meet the NPA Executive, State Council, staff, other members and supporters. Learn more about our current activities, programs and conservation work while enjoying a three course meal. There will be the presentation of NPA volunteer awards, special guest speaker Mark Kean, Minister for Energy and Environment (New South Wales), and many prizes including a classic car ride with Devonshire tea to Sublime point. Book 10 tickets with a group to reserve an entire table, come with a friend, or by yourself and make new friends! $60 for a 3 course meal. Please RSVP by Monday 4 November 2019. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2019-npa-annual-dinner-tickets-70856765493 Location: Mortdale Map: Mortdale Limit: 100. View

10 Nov, Sun 8:11AM			Oxfam: Section 7
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Davidson Park to Ararat Reserve. Lovely bush track along Bantry Bay, Middle Harbour. Have morning tea at a pretty beach. See the amazing natural stone bridge and waterfalls. Lunch at Bluff Lookout for the spectacular view. Expect to see: grass trees, Boronia, rice flowers, Banksia, pea flowers, angophora, scribbly gums, turpentine trees, herons, cormarants, cockatoos, lorikeets. A couple of creek crossings and a few big rocks to climb. Slippery sections. Map: St Ives Limit: 15. View

10 Nov, Sun 8:11AM			Oxfam: Section 8
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Oxfam section 8 - Ararat Reserve to Tania Park. This is an extension of section 7 for people who want to do extra walking. It will happen at the end of section 7. This final section passes through urban areas, via the beautifully restored Burnt Bridge Creek to the underpass of Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation, before heading down to the Spit Bridge, where the trail follows the stunning views of the Spit to Manly trail to finish up at the scenic Tania Park. Expect to see Boronia, wattles, angophora, turpentine trees, birds, tree ferns and other ferns, engravings, boats, luxury houses. Walk 1 km to bus stop or walk 4 km to Manly Wharf. Steep and slippery sections. Location: balgowlah Map: balgowlah Limit: 15. View

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