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21 Oct, Mon 9:12AM			Wentworth Pass
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	480m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Darwins Walk to Wentworth Falls, Slacks Stairs, Wentworth Pass, Valley of the Waters, Fletcher St, Falls Road back to the station. Lots of steps. Wet rocks in places. Old timber boardwalk is uneven. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

22 Oct, Tue 9:16AM			Cromer Heights
Grade:3/6	Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Cromer via Beacon Hill, Red Hill & Cromer Heights. Steep sections, bushtracks, fire trails (rough & eroded - possible pools of water across). Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Wynyard Station (via Dee Why, Pittwater Rd.) View

22 Oct, Tue			Helensburgh Circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Commence with a short steep climb from the station followed with a gradual descent on a variety of un-named tracks to the Hacking River. Backtrack and follow the Hacking River Fire trail and cross the river. Follow the Karingal and Red Cedar Tracks and return across the river. Ascend a short off-track section to pick up a variety of tracks back to Helensburgh Station. River crossings, steep edges. Location: Garrawarra State Conservation Area Map: Appin 90291S and Otford 91294S View

22 Oct, Tue 10:06AM			Lane Cove NP – West Side
Grade:2/6	Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Walk from Riverview Picnic area along the West (easier) side of the River to finish at Ryde Road for coffee at Eden Gardens. Bus return. View

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 9:45AM			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

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 9:45AM			The Great North Walk: Section 7
Grade:4/6	Length	20km	665m	Southern Sydney Branch
Angelo E.
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:3/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Mostly flat. Paths, cycleways, streets, parks, ups & downs, lots of water views. Coffee at Narrabeen, bus return to city. 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

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), prizes and more. 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

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