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| 2 Nov, Thu 6:00PM |
Calls for a Nuclear Free World |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
  (Cancelled) The Australian Red Cross continues to call for a nuclear free world. Along with 132 states, it supported the United Nations Prohibition and Elimination of Nuclear Weapons Conference in Nagasaki in April 2017. How is this call a continuation of work from such people as Albert Einstein (1879-1955) and Rachel Carson (1907-1964)? Both spoke fearlessly about the dangers of science and the need to make peace with the planet.
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| 2 Nov, Thu 10:00AM |
Long Point |
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Length |
2km |
10m |
Macarthur Branch |
| Beth M. |
     Not far, not fast. An easy walk to the Georges River, enjoying the wildflowers along the way. You will be able to see the change in vegetation as we move from the clay based bushland to the sandstone, and note the changing features of the rock formations on the descent to the river. We will spend time relaxing in the peaceful surrounds. Water. Hot weather. Prickly vegetation. Bunyips.
Location: Georges River NP Limit: 12.
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| 3 Nov, Fri 9:18AM |
Leura and Gordon Falls |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Allan P. |
 Walk to Leura Cascades. Descend to the base of Leura Falls. Take Lindeman Pass to the base of Gordon Falls. Return the same way. Rough track. Mud. Slippery wet rocks. Rock scrambling.
Location: Leura
Map: Katoomba Limit: 12.
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| 3-5 Nov, Fri-Sun |
Wombeyan Caves BioBlitz |
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Branch |
| Margot L. |
| Join us for a weekend of discovery and help us find out what species call the beautiful Wombeyan Caves home! Saturday (November 4) is our main BioBlitz day - but we will be running wildlife and plant surveys, open to the public, from Friday night (November 3) to Sunday morning (November 5). We will be searching for a variety of plants and animals. A full schedule of activities will be emailed to all participants closer to the date. This is a family-friendly, all ages and inclusive event.
Camping sites and facilities are available on site at the magical Wombeyan Caves campground for a small fee ($11/head/night), for a single night or across the whole weekend. Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wombeyan-caves-bioblitz-tickets-37984614003
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| 4 Nov, Sat 9:00AM |
Red Rocks Nature Reserve |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Milton Branch |
| Denise D. |
Walk along fire trails to Red Rocks for great views over Kangaroo Valley and return. View Aboriginal petroglyphs enroute.
Map: Berry 90283N
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| 4 Nov, Sat 10:40AM |
Shellharbour – Killalea – Shellharbour |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Walk streets to Killalea State Park then around Killalea Lagoon on tracks and return along Killalea Beach to State Park. Possible wet feet due to tide. Hopefully bus return to Shellharbour Junction Station. Possible late finish. Train return to city from Shellharbour Junction. Exploratory.
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| 5 Nov, Sun 9:00AM |
60th Anniversary Picnic – The Main Event |
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Sydney Branch |
| Ted W. |
  Enjoy a free sausage sizzle and catch up with old friends at the NPA Picnic Day.
Activities: Memorabilia display (bring your own to display), bushwalks, photographic amble, paddling along the Lane Cove River, Dragons of Sydney Citizen Science data collection survey (limit of 15), sausage sizzle (bring own cutlery, plates, mugs, drinks and salads/desserts to share). Presentation of NPA Volunteer Awards, Dragon Walks, Orienteering.
Further details will posted on the NPA website www.npansw.org.au.
Location: Lane Cove NP
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| 5 Nov, Sun 8:42AM |
Burns Bay via Lane Cove River walk to 60th picnic |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Roger T. |
 Burns Bay - The Boreen - Blackmans Park - Fairyland - Fullers Bridge - Tunks Hill Picnic Area.
Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 30.
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| 5 Nov, Sun 9:00AM |
Chatswood Station to 60th picnic |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8.5km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| James M. |
| Walk from Chatswood Station to arrive at Tunks Hill in time to participate in the NPA 60th birthday barbecue and picnic. Bush tracks, with a bit of history thrown in. Abundant birds and wildlife. Bring water and snacks. No need to contact leader. This is a Great Ocean Walk (March, 2018) meet and greet, but all NPA members are very welcome to join. Some rugged sections.
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| 5 Nov, Sun 8:15AM |
Chatswood via Lane Cove River to 60th picnic |
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Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Tom F. |
| Chatswood to North Ryde via bush reserves and riverside. Easy pace. Short street walk then follow paths and creeks downstream to Lane Cove River then upstream to meet other NPA walkers, members and officers for our 60th anniversary picnic at 11:30am. Bring a picnic lunch.
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| 5 Nov, Sun 8:30AM |
From Roseville Station via GNW to 60th picnic |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Jill G. |
| Roseville - Park HQ - Great North Walk - De Burghs Bridge - Tunks Park in time for celebration at 11:30am. Limit: 20.
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| 5 Nov, Sun 8:30AM |
Hunters Hill to 60th picnic |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| Kevin C. |
Walk from Boronia Park to Tunks Hill in time for the NPA 60th Birthday BBQ and Picnic. No need to contact leader. Mob: 0425254532
Location: Lane Cove National Park
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| 5 Nov, Sun 9:00AM |
North Ryde Station photographic amble to 60th picnic |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
3km |
100m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
Walk in from North Ryde Station to arrive at Tunks Hill in time to participate in the NPA 60th birthday barbecue and picnic. Excessive eating.
Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 20.
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| 5 Nov, Sun 9:00AM |
Paddle Lane Cove River to 60th picnic |
| Grade:2/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Tony C. |
 Explore this tranquil waterway, centrally located near Sydney Harbour. It’s a gentle, meandering river with tree-clad banks, impressive sandstone rock formations and a fascinating history. We’ll even pass Fairyland and learn about Australia’s most intriguing murder mystery! Explore the river from the weir at Fullers Bridge to Sugarloaf Reserve, near the harbour. This paddle marks the 60th anniversary of NSW National Parks Association and is being organised by NPA member and Prudence Tucker award winner Tony Carr. You’ll be back in time to join the lunch celebrations. PFD's compulsory.
Location: Lane Cove National Park
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| 5 Nov, Sun 2:15PM |
Science – Dragon Walks for kids (young and old) at the 60th picnic |
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Branch |
| Chantel B. |
| (Updated Details) Let's go Dragon spotting! Join us in a search for Dragons - how many can you spot? Have a go using our survey equipment to see how we study Dragons. What kind of habitat do they like to use? Have fun learning about Dragons at this relaxed, all-ages event with lots of fun activities for children.
In case of poor weather conditions, we may have to cancel the event. You will be informed of this decision as soon as possible. If there is light rain, the event will still go ahead.
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| 5 Nov, Sun 9:00AM |
Science – Dragons of Sydney Citizen Science Survey before the 60th picnic |
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| Chantel B. |
(Updated Details) Our citizen science survey gathers important data to inform future conservation efforts of the Eastern Water Dragon in Australia. We will:
- Record demographics and locations of Dragons spotted along the walk
- Record Flight Initiation Distance and Flight Distance of each Dragon we see
- Measure ground temperature and canopy cover
- Note local flora that forms Dragon habitat
- Collect rubbish in an effort to improve habitat condition
In case of poor weather conditions, we may have to cancel the event. If you have RSVP-ed, you will be informed of this decision as soon as possible.
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| 5 Nov, Sun 2:15PM |
Try orienteering at the 60th picnic |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Ted W. |
 After the Picnic lunch give orienteering a try. A 1-hour introductory orienteering event will be held, starting and finishing at the picnic. No experience necessary. No need to register.
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| 6 Nov, Mon 9:22AM |
Golden Stairs, Furber Steps |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
340m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Allan P. |
Golden Stairs down to Federal Pass and back across Landslide to Furber Steps. Rough track in sections and plenty of steps.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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| 6 Nov, Mon 12:15PM |
Where have all the koalas gone? |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
| Will today’s children ever see a koala in the wild? When the last Tasmanian Tiger died in Hobart Zoo in 1936 it heralded in its extinction. What now awaits the fate of Australia’s wildlife – such as our iconic koala – as governments unwind ‘green tape’? Will we soon have to confront our children’s question – “Where have all the koalas gone?”
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| 7 Nov, Tue 9:13AM |
Balmain |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Walk via Hawthorne Canal, Callan Park, Ballast Point and in the Balmain area. Ferry or bus return to city. Moderate pace.
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| 7 Nov, Tue 9:30AM |
Bawley – Termeil- Kioloa Circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
32km |
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Milton Branch |
| Leslie R. |
 Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Mixed road and good dirt track. From Bawley Pt Reserve cycle back to Termeil, then on old hwy to Ingolds Lookout. Then Boardinghouse Road back to hwy for 5km (quite safe with wide shoulder). Up Buck’s Road (very steep) over hills and down to Kioloa. Return along quiet coast road and cycleway to start. Contact leaders essential.
Map: Shoalhaven Cycleways
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| 7 Nov, Tue |
Mt Jellore |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| Joan L. |
Mt Jellore is an outstanding landmark in the Southern Highlands. The walk follows a fire trail through a private property to Mt Jellore. The final 150 metres are very steep and give access to a trig point. A little further on there are spectacular views. Return by the same route. Very steep and rough track, unfenced lookout.
Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 12.
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| 7 Nov, Tue |
Newcastle and Bathers Way |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Margaret B. |
Walk to Nobbys and then the newly refurbished Bathers Way along the beaches. Bus return to Hamilton Station, 2:23pm (or earlier) train to city.
Location: Newcastle
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| 8 Nov, Wed 9:00AM |
Billy Goat Ridge |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Lachlan Valley Branch |
| Peter C. |
Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair is recommended. Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come. A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated.
Location: Goobang NP Best Walk: Goobang Creek
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| 8 Nov, Wed 10:00AM |
Bundeena to Marley |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| Michael B. |
From Bundeena, walk the Coastal Track to Marley and return via the Inland Track. Lovely views. No need to contact leader. Rough track, some rock platforms, steep climbs and some street walking.
Location: Royal NP Best Walk: Otford to Bundeena
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| 8 Nov, Wed 4:00PM |
Ulladulla Headland & Rockshelf |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
| Wendy |
| Enjoy a beautiful walk through bushland around the headland and then back via the rockshelf below the lighthouse. Experience it at very low tide (swell allowing) with the setting sun above. There may be a little clambering but it's a generally an easy walk. (Few or no slippery rocks). Coffee shops will be closed so optional light dinner or pub visit together afterwards. Warden Head and Rockshelf Best Walk: Ulladulla
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| 9 Nov, Thu 10:00AM |
Old Ford Track |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
2km |
20m |
Macarthur Branch |
| Beth M. |
| Not far, not fast. Easy walk on a fire trail to a most spectacular waterhole on the Georges River. Interesting vegetation. Identify a mountain devil, possibly spot a koala. Enjoy the wildflowers. Water. Prickly vegetation. Bunyips. Limit: 12.
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| 9-25 Nov, Thu-Sat |
Overland Track & Three Capes Walk, Tasmania |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
121km |
600m |
Sydney Branch |
| Richard T. |
 Two iconic tracks in Tasmania. First the Overland Track (with a beautiful Pine Valley extension) which is a must do walk for either the first time or the fifth time, 75km. Then we do the Three Capes Walk, 46km, which is just lovely and greatly enjoyed by my group in 2016. Do either or both. Both require permits booked as early as possible (from July 1 for Overland Track; now for Three Capes). Limit: 15.
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| 10 Nov, Fri 9:12AM |
Wentworth Falls Cliff Top |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Allan P. |
Nature Trail then walk cliff top trails to Darwins Walk.
Location: Wentworth Falls
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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| 11 Nov, Sat |
Hailstorm Retreat |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
320m |
Sydney Branch |
| Peter F. |
Waratah Ridge Road – Scatters Ridge – Bungleboori Creek – Hailstorm Retreat – Hailstorm Ridge – Waratah Ridge Road. A very interesting walk with varied terrain, rough country, possible wet feet. Fire trail, track, off-track with scrub, creek walking, scrambling.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12.
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| 11 Nov, Sat 10:00AM |
Possums, Power & the Protection of the Australian Environment PART 1 |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
| Why is it so rare to hear about Australia’s biodiversity crisis? Learn about some of Australia’s threatened species including the Sydney’s Pygmy Possum, Victoria’s Leadbeater Possum and Kosciusko’s Mountain Pygmy Possum? Understand the power of ideas, science, art, conservation groups and movements that successfully argued for the protection of Australia’s environment. Reflect on recent successes and failures and consider solutions for the protection of the Australia’s environment?
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| 11 Nov, Sat 10:15AM |
Umina |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Zenia P. |
Umina - Pearl Beach - Umina. Beach walk, flat sections across inlet, around headland to Pearl Beach, ups & downs. Return same way, note on return high tide across inlet (possible wet feet). Bus return to Woy Woy, train to city.
Location: Central Coast
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| 12 Nov, Sun 9:00AM |
Bendalong Bush & Beaches |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Milton Branch |
| Jim G. |
Walk along coastal bush tracks to beaches and rock platforms. Meet leader at North Bendalong (Flat Rock Carpark) at 9:30am.
Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S
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| 12 Nov, Sun |
Gerringong Circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Graham B. |
A circuit walk on paths, beaches and rock platforms around Gerringong, south of Kiama. Slippery rocks.
Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 15.
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| 13 Nov, Mon 9:22AM |
Federal Pass |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Allan P. |
Furber Steps to Leura Forest via Federal Pass. Then climb up to Leura Cascades. From there walk back to Katoomba. Good track. Lots of stairs.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. Best Walk: Wentworth Falls to Katoomba
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| 13 Nov, Mon |
Land of the Stone Dragon and Genowlan Canyon |
| Grade:6/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Early start. Park on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk on Genowlan Mountain Trail to about GR 266 339 – the take-off point to the Land of the Stone Dragon. Descend into the Dragons Mouth, then continue on the rising spur southwards to the top of Genowlan Canyon at GR 273 333. Descend towards the southern cliff edge of the Hammer, then walk counter clockwise, visiting the northern cliff edge of the Hammer, before retracing towards the trail at about GR 267 332. Walk back to the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 8.
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| 14 Nov, Tue 9:10AM |
Cremorne Point to Balmoral |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Walk via Cremorne Foreshore Walk, around bays, Bradley Head, Clifton Gardens, then a climb up to Georges Heights and down to Balmoral Beach. At finish a bus to Chatswood or city. Moderate pace. Steep sections, many ups and downs on lots of steps, walkways, bushtracks.
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| 14 Nov, Tue 10:48AM |
Windang |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| Windang - Windang Island - Windang. Beach, rock platforms (low tide), streets, ups & downs. Will we climb the 'cliff' as Jean did in 2016? Bus return to Wollongong, train return to city.
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| 15 Nov, Wed 9:00AM |
Huskisson To Hyams Beach |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Milton Branch |
| Jon R. |
| White Sands walk & BBQ: come for as long as you wish. Walk begins at Huskisson, coffee at Vincentia, with a sausage sizzle lunch at one of the picnic areas on the way to Hyams Beach. Flat walking all the way.
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| 16 Nov, Thu 10:00AM |
Ingleburn Weir |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
3km |
10m |
Macarthur Branch |
| Beth M. |
Not far, not fast. Easy walk along the river. Note some environmental issues. Interesting vegetation. Check out what makes good platypus habitat. Enjoy the wildflowers. Water, prickly vegetation, bunyips.
Location: Georges River NP Limit: 12.
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| 17 Nov, Fri 8:55AM |
Murphys Glen to Bedford Creek |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Mal’s Group) Allan P. |
Walk from Woodford Station to Murphys Glen mostly on road and fire trail. Then follow track to Bedford Creek. Return the same way but this will be uphill. Bring 2L water at least. Could be hot and thirsty on the way back to Woodford Station.
Location: Woodford
Map: Jamison and Katoomba Limit: 20.
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| 17 Nov, Fri |
The Wonders of Alcatraz |
| Grade:6/6 |
Length |
13km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Note early start. Only a few places left on this walk, which promises to be a spectacular adventure. Numbers are strictly limited due to multiple private properties access.
Park at GR 357 188 on Wolgan Road. Walk N, then NW, then SSW and locate a narrow ridge at around GR 332 192. Now, climb this ridge and find a way to the tops. Follow the escarpment NW, then N around a tributary of Liberty Gully till about GR 331 201. From here, walk SE and visit a high point at around GR 333 199. Retrace NW, descend the gully to the W and make our way to the top of Alcatraz. Find a descent via the gully to the S; alternatively, use Woolpack Gap. 6M, M333E. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 8.
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| 18 Nov, Sat 9:30AM |
Central – Barangaroo – Wynyard |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Judith H. |
Mostly flat. Walk through Darling Harbour, then ups & downs at Barangaroo.
Location: Darling Harbour
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| 18 Nov, Sat |
Gang Gang Canyon |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
The spectacular Gang Gang Falls and the ecosystems of Gang Gang Gorge that they are feeding are unlikely to survive the expansion of underground coal mining, recently approved by the Government. See this unique area whilst you can.
Park at GR 398 038. Descend into Gang Gang Canyon and walk all the way through to Gang Gang Tunnels, visiting a cave at about GR 309 400 seen on the previous trip, as well as the cave at GR 405 043. After exploring the Gang Gang Tunnels, turn south and walk to the falls at GR 407 045, whilst inspecting the caves along the way. Continue south to visit Lots Wife and the adjacent cave. Find a way out to the western side and re-connect with the cars. All off track, some rock scrambling and exposure.
Location: Newnes State Forest
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 8.
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| 18 Nov, Sat 8:28AM |
Leura Cascades to Golden Stairs |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Branch |
| Carolyn L. |
(Leader Changed) Carolyn will be leading this walk for Mark Goodson. Walk via Dardanelles and Federal Pass Walking Tracks. One of the classic routes in the Katoomba area past numerous waterfalls and of course those knockout views as we walk below the clifflines between Leura and the Narrowneck. A good walk, especially on a hot day. Some creek crossings so can be slippery in parts.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. Best Walk: Wentworth Falls to Katoomba
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