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26 Aug - 1 Sep, Sat-Fri				Ballina
Grade:3/6		Length	20km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Week of day paddles in Northern Rivers region. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers run by Helen and Scott Rawstorne, ​who runs the Global Paddler website and has published several Paddlers Guides - to NSW, QLD, VIC. There will be 6 day paddles, chosen with weather conditions in mind, 15-25km daily. One free day midweek. Sit in kayaks; experienced paddlers. PFDs compulsory. Kayaks also available for hire. Limit: 25. View

26 Aug, Sat 10:32AM				Blackheath
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Esther C.
(Updated Details) Leader: Sheila Walker, tel: 0408 588 400. Walls Ledge - Colliers Causway -Porters Pass. On the western side of Blackheath, this  spectacular track passes along ledges, cliff tops and a little canyon. The walk takes about 4 hours. Train back from Blackheath at 3:14 pm or 3:44 pm. This is a Great Ocean Walk (March 2018) meet and greet but all NPA members are welcome. Members who wish to do the Great Ocean Walk are encouraged to join. No need to contact leader but RSVP by email is appreciated. Some eroded, but manageable sections with steps and handrails. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

29 Aug, Tue				Nattai NP
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	100m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Aherns Lookout is found by following the beginning of Starlights Track. Take a left fork leading to Rocky Waterholes Lookout and just past this junction look for a right turn which meanders along the ridge to Aherns Lookout. This gives views over the Nattai with Mt Jellore easily identified. Return by the same route. Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

30 Aug, Wed 9:13AM				Woolwich to Fullers Bridge
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	50m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Woolwich Wharf to Fullers Bridge, W Chatswood, via east side of the Lane Cove River. Some street walking but mainly tracks finishing in Lane Cove NP. No need to contact leader who will meet at the ferry, unless enquiry. Some rocky sections. Location: Lane Cove NP View

2 Sep, Sat 8:20AM				Snow Gum Flora Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Return to The Lost City. I've explored part of this wonderful region of dissected pagodas before, and on this trip we'll go deeper into the western section of the Lost City, checking out the various nooks and crannies of this fascinating but unfortunately unprotected area. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Lithgow 89313S Limit: 15. View

3 Sep, Sun 9:00AM				Burrill To Tabourie
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Walk from Lions Park at Burrill to the Aboriginal Rock shelter before heading south along Wairo Beach to Tabourie for lunch. Then visit the Tabourie Museum ($2.50 entry fee) with the possibility of a little quiz before rejoining the cars at car park on the southern side of the lake. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

4-7 Sep, Mon-Thu				Emu Plains to Katoomba
Grade:3/6		Length	0km		Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Four day camping and hotel trip with vehicle support. From Emu Plains Station to the top of the Golden Stairs, Narrow neck, Katoomba. Two nights camping and one night hotel accommodation. Day 1 - Emu Plains to Glenbrook, overnight camp. Day 2 - Glenbrook to Woodford, overnight camp. Day 3 - Woodford to Wentworth Falls, hotel accommodation. Day 4 - Wentworth Falls to Katoomba. Cliff edges, river crossings, loose rocks and slippery sections. One section off-track, about 1 to 2 hours. Location: Blue Mountains NP View

4 Sep, Mon 9:55AM				Rienits Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Pulpit Rock, Bushrangers Cave, Little Zig Zag, Rienits Pass. Witches Glen, Mt Piddington. Old track, poorly maintained. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson and Hartley Limit: 20. View

5 Sep, Tue				Milsons Point to Wollstonecraft
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Southern Highlands Branch
Sue Ann M.
Limit: 12. View

9 Sep, Sat 9:30AM				Temple of Doom and Blackfellows Hand Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
James M.
Co-leader Mark Goodson. This is a Great Ocean Walk  (March 2018) meet and greet but all NPA members are welcome. Members who wish to do the Great Ocean Walk are encouraged to join. We shall walk to The Temple of Doom and spend some time exploring the pagodas.  After morning tea, we shall walk down to the creek, passing many wonderous rocks. On the way back, we shall visit Blackfellows Hand Cave. Email Esther (eeesee@gmail.com) for more details. Steep climb, rock scrambling, rugged and slippery at times. Location: Newnes Map: Lidsdale Limit: 10. View

10 Sep, Sun 8:30AM				Blacks Waterhole Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Evelyn M.
Walk from Steamers Beach Car park along tracks through coastal bushland and views. A moderate amount of up and downhill. Location: Booderee National Park Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

11 Sep, Mon 9:35AM				Porters Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Fort Rock, Walls Ledge, Centennial Glen, Colliers Causeway, Porters Pass. Rough, steep and in poor condition. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

12 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				The Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	50m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Leader Changed) A circuit walk which includes the Old Tramway Track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Rough tracks and some steep sections. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

13 Sep, Wed 8:40AM				Patonga to Woy Woy
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	500m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Start along the shoreline at Patonga and walk in beautiful bushland in Brisbane Waters NP. Enjoy spring flowers including waratahs and native rose. Water views of the Hawkesbury, Broken Bay and Woy Woy Bay. No need to contact leader. Bush tracks, some steep, rocky and slippery. Some street walking at end. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Gosford 91312S and Broken Bay 91301N View

16 Sep, Sat 7:07AM				Little Wobby Beach to Patonga
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
We will catch the 7:30am ferry from Brooklyn to Little Wobby Beach then via the Highway Ridge Track and Great North Walk make our way down to Patonga to catch the ferry back to Palm Beach, then bus back to city. You can expect wonderful displays of wildflowers along the way and superb views across the Hawkesbury River as we take the high route through the spring bushland. All on tracks except for the first short off-track section up to Junction Hill. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 15. View

17 Sep, Sun 8:42AM				The Pittwater Track
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	350m	Sydney Branch
Roger T.
This is one of NPA's 60 Best Walks in NSW. The track runs the full distance down Western Pittwater from West Head to Elvina Bay. It includes two water crossings, one camp site, one YHA, many historic lookouts and buildings, continuous fabulous scenery, one big waterfall, high chance of sighting wallabies and goannas, very drinkable sweet water from many streams, and all this easily accessible by public transport at both ends. Slippery rocks and oysters. Map: Mona Vale 91301S and Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 20. Best Walk: Pittwater Track View

18-21 Sep, Mon-Thu				Budawang Range
Grade:3/6		Length	0km		Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Car camping trip with four classic day walks, Pigeon House Mountain, The Castle, Byangee Mountain and Mt Bushwalker. Various kms, grades 3 and 4. Camp site - Long Gully. Cliff edges, rock scrambling, river crossings, loose rocks and slippery sections. Rope will be placed to assist scrambling to summit of the Castle. Best Walk: Monolith Valley View

18 Sep, Mon 9:29AM				Great Blue Mountains Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Allan P.
Walking the shared pathway between Medlow Bath and Katoomba. On the way stopping at the Three Brothers in Medlow Bath and the Explorers Tree and Therabulat Lookout in Katoomba. Hoping to see some wildflowers along the pathway. Bike riders may use the pathway. Location: Medlow Bath Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

19 Sep, Tue				Barren Grounds
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	50m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Griffiths Walk is a circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland. A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast. There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. Best Walk: Griffiths Trail Loop Walk View

19 Sep, Tue 9:32AM				Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Blaxland Station via Sun Valley, Fitzgeralds and Criple Creek Tracks. Moderate pace. Steep sections, descents and climbs, some rough and rocky with loose surfaces, small creek crossings, fire trails. View

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