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26 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Campsie to Tempe Recreation Reserve
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) 4079
Easy walk. We will walk along paved tracks next to the Cooks River to Tempe Recreation Reserve. Part of the Two Valleys Trail. Return to Tempe Station for train back to city. View

26 Jun, Tue 9:42AM				Macquarie University – Shrimptons Creek – Denistone East
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk along streets, parks, cycleway, ups & downs. Coffee at Midway Shops, bus return to city / Macquarie University. View

27 Jun, Wed 6:30PM				At Nature’s Pace Exhibition
					Branch
General Community Event
Les Irwig is exhibiting 40 large scale fine art photographs of northern Sydney beaches and bushland http://photography.irwig.com/at-natures-pace Exibition opening 27 June 2018, 6:30-8:30pm Guest speaker: Tom Keneally The Bathers’ Pavilion, 4 The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach RSVP  ASAP at lirwig@yahoo.com or phone 0416101819.  The exhibition will then be open from 28 June to end August. Every day 7am until late.  View

27 Jun, Wed 8:00PM				Birds and Wildlife of Florida USA
					Southern Sydney Branch
Peter V.
Guest speaker Gary Schoer will show stunning photos of wetland birds and wildlife and share tips on wildlife photography and gear purchase. A short Branch AGM will take place prior to the talk. This is your change to get involved with Branch activities. Multi Purpose Centre, 123 Flora Street, Sutherland (5 min walk from Sutherland Station, near Belmont St). All Welcome View

27 Jun, Wed 9:39AM				Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra Station
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Hildegard S.
Mt Kuring-gai Station to Berowra Station via Cowan Creek. View

27 Jun, Wed 9:30AM				South Pacific Heathland Reserve to Racecourse Beach
Grade:2/6					Milton Branch
Sheila B.
Walk through heathland and on to beach. Distance to be negotiated on the day. Coffee after the walk. http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/ Map: Milton 89272N View

28 Jun, Thu 10:25AM				Woy Woy Station – Ettalong
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Zenia P.
Walk from Woy Woy Station along waterfront over Blackwall Mountain (steep track) to Ettalong. Bus return to Woy Woy Station from Ettalong. Train return to city from Woy Woy. View

29 Jun - 1 Jul, Fri-Sun				Dunphy’s Campground to Kanangra Walls Packwalk
Grade:5/6		Length	38km	2,000m	Sydney Branch
Nicola L.
Dunphy's Campground - Black Horse Ridge - K2K Track - Konangaroo Clearing (camp)  - Mt Strongleg - Dex Creek - 100 Man Cave (camp) - Mt Cloudmaker - Mt Stormbreaker - Crafts Wall - Kanangra Walls. Stunning hike through pristine wilderness. Joint walk with SBW & The Bush Club. Wide river crossing at Yellow Pup Point; additional creek crossings. Some significant and steep climbs: approx 400m up Black Horse Ridge, 600m up Mt Strongleg, plus multiple "undulations" by comparison. Rough, rocky and unformed track in places. Location: Blue Mountains NP and Kanangra-Boyd NP Map: Jenolan 89303N and Kanangra 89303S Limit: 7. View

29 Jun, Fri 9:30AM				Macquarie Park to Thornleigh
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Follows the Great North Walk through the Lane Cove Valley, from De Burghs Bridge to Thornleigh. Creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove NP Map: Parramatta and Hornsby 91304S Limit: 15. View

30 Jun - 1 Jul, Sat-Sun				IESCA – Mt Keira
Grade:3/6					Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Fully Booked) Join us for one or more of the special events associated with the NPA NSW State Council meeting being hosted in the Illawarra at Mt Keira Scout Camp. Saturday afternoon 30th – NPA members are invited to attend a 1 hour presentation on the Upland Swamps of the Sydney Region by renowned local expert, author and NPA member Ann Young. A great chance to learn about what we all see at Maddens Plains each time we drive to or from Sydney. Sunday morning 1st – choice of walks with complimentary morning tea. Guided tree tour - Enjoy an easy guided walk to learn about the rainforest trees of the Illawarra Escarpment with local expert, author & NPA member, Leon Fuller followed by morning tea. 1km, Grade 1 Mt Keira ascent - Mt Keira Scout Camp to Mt Keira summit and return via Dave Walsh and Mt Keira Ring Tracks. Moring tea along the way. 4km, Grade 3. Mt Keira Summit Park nature walk - Join for morning tea then take a stroll around the nature trail at the Summit Park. 1km, Grade 1. Bookings required for each event. Numbers limited. Map: Wollongong 90292S View

30 Jun, Sat 10:04AM				Lake Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Slow pace. Walk through the streets then Bushwalk around Lake Parramatta. Bus return to Parramatta, Train return to City. Lead by Dianne Edmonds & Ailsa Cree. Ups and downs, steps, creek crossing. Location: Lake Parramatta Reserve View

30 Jun, Sat 10:00AM				Pigeon House
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
This walk caters especially for those who have always wanted to see the magnificent views from the top of Pigeon House but have never done so. The pace will be measured and Fiona will provide all the encouragement you need to get to the top for lunch. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N View

30 Jun, Sat				Wentworth Falls to Katoomba
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Follow paths and road to Conservation Hut. Descend and cross Lillan Bridge. Follow tracks past the Fairmont Resort, Prince Henry Track, Leura Forest and the Federal Pass. Ascend the Furber Steps and finsih on roads adn paths to Katoomba Station. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

30 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Wises Track, Palona Brook, Bola Creek, Walumarra Track
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This an interesting walk as it involves following 2 water courses not often visited within the normally crowded Royal National Park. Rock scrambling and creek walking with some scrub. Location: Royal NP Map: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

1 Jul, Sun 8:00AM				Milsons Point to Manly via The Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	33km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
We walk in bushland with spectacular flora and coastal views. Opportunity to see whales. This is a long walk but you have the option to exit at various points. Geoffrey has done this walk many times and would like to share it with others. To reward ourselves, we'll have coffee/dinner at Chinatown(optional). Please join and support the first walk that he leads for NPA. Bring drinks, snacks and lunch. Water refill stations available along the way. Slippery sections. Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 20. View

1 Jul, Sun				Mt Keira ascent
Grade:3/6		Length	4km		Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Mt Keira ascent - Mt Keira Scout Camp to Mt Keira summit and return via Dave Walsh and Mt Keira Ring Tracks. Morning tea along the way. Part of the special events associated with the NPA NSW State Council meeting being hosted in the Illawarra at Mt Keira Scout Camp. View

1 Jul, Sun 8:30AM				Murrays Beach to Cape St George Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Denise D.
Walk from Murrays Beach car park to Governor Head then south through heathland and forest to the ruins of Cape St George Lighthouse and return via Hole in the Wall. Great coastal views. Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

1 Jul, Sun 11:45AM				Spit Junction to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Branch
David.S
This iconic coastal walk takes you from middle harbour through coastal rainforest and scrub, across beautiful beaches and boardwalks into the heart of Manly. A walk with varied terrain and impressive views this is one not to be missed! Invite your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/245911009503737/ Location: Northern Beaches View

2 Jul, Mon 9:35AM				Horseshoe Falls View
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Ridgewell Rd Trail, Hat Hill Creek Trail, and Bellington Trail. Includes a crossing of Hat Hill Creek and a short section of track with some nice views over Hat Hill Creek. From the old airfield, now an off the leash dog area, descend to Boyds Beach on Popes Glen Creek. Out and back from here to view the Horseshoe Falls from the Pupit Hill Track. Back to Blackheath via Popes Glen. Creek crossings could be slippery. Some sections muddy. Loose and clayey surfaces encountered on steep sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 20. View

3 Jul, Tue 9:39AM				Marayong – Breakfast Creek – Lake Woodcroft – Doonside
Grade:1/6		Length	8.5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk along streets, cycleways, paths, nice parklands and Lake Woodcroft. Mostly flat. Option to catch bus to Blacktown Station after 6.5km or 2km further walk to Doonside Station. Train return to city. View

3 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Alexandra Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	700m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
(Date Changed) Mt Alexander Circuit - Red Track. This walk follows the track through forest, along creeks and beneath the M5 Motorway. The Nattai River and Gibbergunyah Creek are crossed on the way. There are views and waterfalls along the route. Rough track, steep steps, slippery rocks and 4 creek crossings. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

3 Jul, Tue 3:30PM				Understorey
					Branch
Janine K.
NPA’s film 'Understorey' directed by David Gallan will be highlighted at the Australian Historical Association's annual conference at the Australian National University in July 2018. Academic historians from universities around Australia will gather and have the opportunity to view 'Understorey' and listen to an expert academic panel about the political, social and ecological issues raised in the 'Understorey'. Tom Griffiths, Professor of History and Director of the Centre for Environmental History at the Australian National University will chair the panel discussion of 'Understorey'. View

4 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Annandale to Glebe Point
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
Level ramble from Annandale to Glebe Point. View

4 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Matron Porter Drive to Garrad’s Reserve
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Walk on trails through forest to return to meeting point, with maybe a short diversion to Narrawallee Inlet. This is a very gentle downhill walk most of the way. Bring refreshments to have at Narawallee Inlet on the site of the old Oyster Farm. View

4 Jul, Wed				Wentwort Falls Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Updated Details) Due to the continuing closure of Wentworth and Roberts passes the alternate route will include the Kings Tableland loop from Rocket Point and the Short Cut Track to the Conservation Hut and continue to Inspiration Point via Lilians Bridge. Similar Distance, less ascent. (Original plan was) From Wentworth Falls Station follow Darwins Walk then descend to Wentworth Falls. Continue down Slacks Stairs and along Wentworth Pass. Branch off to Roberts Pass and ascend to Inspiration Point with good lookouts. Walk past the Fairmont Resort and follow the Nature Trail back to Wentworth Falls. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

5 Jul, Thu 10:00AM				Book presentation to NPA
					Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Jean’s Group will present the 2 Photo Books which are a compilation of treasured moments over several years of walking with Jean Blackman. All welcome. Option to take lunch to suitable green space on Light Rail route. Coffee at the Tramsheds. View

5-7 Jul, Thu (10:00AM)-Sat (15:00PM)				Colo River
Grade:4/6		Length	17km	400m	Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
From Hollow Rock on the Culoul Range, descend Bob Buck Pass 7 and following the river for two leisurely days along the beautiful Colo, camping in overhangs. Exit via Crawfords Pass. No need to carry water or tents.  Steep descent, walking poles useful. Small rockface step-up on exit. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Six Brothers 90314S Limit: 5. View

6 Jul, Fri 8:25AM				Pisgah Ridge to Glenbrook
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Easy walk along Pisgah Ridge. Rough track then to cross Breakfast Creek and up to Bennett Ridge. Make way to Euroka Clearing. Walk to station. Mostly on tracks. Some rough tracks with a bit of scrambling. Some off-track. Creek crossings. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

6 Jul, Fri 9:58AM				Watsons Bay to Bronte
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H.
Coastal cliff walk from The Gap to Bronte Beach. Parks, walkways, steep sections with steps. Moderate pace. At finish a bus to Bondi Junction Station. View

7-8 Jul, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	250m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
A pack walk in the Megalong Valley along a section of the Six Foot Track. Lovely scenery and a great campsite next to the Coxs River. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 12. View

8 Jul, Sun 9:00AM				Burrill Lake to Narrawallee
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Milton Branch
Evelyn M.
Possible for some to leave walk at Ulladulla. Walk encompasses beaches, headlands, heathland and bush with many lovely coastal views. http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/ Map: Milton 89272N and Tabourie 89272S View

8 Jul, Sun 10:00AM				Community Forum on Biodiversity
					Branch
General Community Event
Anyone interested in the future of nature in the Central West would be welcome to attend. There will be speakers from National Parks Association, Nature Conservation Council, the Environment Defenders’ Office and local experts, as well as discussion and workshops on two main themes: recent changes to land clearing legislation affecting biodiversity (morning) and Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area: a case study in conservation (with reference to the draft plan of management - and a possible new major bike track development - due to be on exhibition soon). View

8 Jul, Sun				Nattai NP
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk Mt Alexandra Reserve and edge of Nattai NP to 40’ Falls and Boxvale Lookout and return. A nice varied walk in the "wilderness" close to town. Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 15. View

9 Jul, Mon 9:55AM				Little Zig Zag
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	375m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Pulpit Rock, Bushranger Cave, Little Zig Zag, Mt Piddington. Old track, poorly maintained. Rock scrambling. Location: Mt Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 20. View

10 Jul, Tue 9:37AM				Eastwood to Rhodes
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
Fairly flat walk, easy grade. Train return to city from Rhodes. View

10 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambert Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
Les Lambert Lookout. Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass Track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout. This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 20. View

11 Jul, Wed				Audley
					Southern Sydney Branch
Gary S.
A walk to Audley to share photographic skills... I have a new camera and will have 2 people on board to help with tuition. View

11 Jul, Wed 9:19AM				Glenbrook circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Fritz W.
Glenbrook to Glenbrook via Bluff Reserve Lookout, Sandstone Quarry, Knapsack Bridge, Elisabeth Lookout and back to Glenbrook Station. Some steps and climbs. View

11 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Rocks area
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
Level ramble the Rocks area. View

11 Jul, Wed				Stanwell Park to Austinmer
Grade:4/6		Length	19km	320m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Date Changed) Illawarra Escarpment Traverse. From Stanwell Park Station follow the Wodi Wodi Track. Side trip to historic railway viaduct. Ascend Mt Mitchell, great lookouts, and follow the forest path. Continue south along the link track to Sublime Point. Steep descent with some ladders to road and on to station. View

12 Jul, Thu 9:00AM				Sefton to Clyde along Duck Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	75m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Initally some streets and then along good paths along the Duck River to find the chook colony on the way. Map of walk. View

13 Jul, Fri 9:22AM				Beauchamp Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Walk to Evans Lookout. Fern Gully. Take Rodriguez Pass to Beauchamp Falls. Then back up to do the Grand Canyon. Old steep track. Some rock scrambling. Creek crossings. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

14 Jul, Sat				Engadine to Bundeena
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	180m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Engadine Station to Bundeena via the Engadine Track, crossing Kangaroo Creek, Audley, Winifred and Anice Falls, Cabagge Tree Basin. Finishing with rock platforms (tide permitting) to ferry terminal. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N View

14 Jul, Sat 10:00AM				Parramatta history
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Judith H.
Walk along streets, parks, Governor Philip Walk, Labyrinth at Children’s Hospital. Train return from Westmead. View

14 Jul, Sat 8:30AM				Petries Gully Circuit
Grade:5/6		Length	6km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is an interesting walk, short in distance but big on variety with many wonderful rock formations, overhangs and patches of rainforest to name a few of its attractions! Rock scrambling and off-track walking in parts. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S Limit: 15. View

15 Jul, Sun				Barren Grounds NR
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
My annual spring long weekend wildflower walk on the - Griffiths Trail loop and Cooks Nose. Usually nice flowers and great views. Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 15. View

15 Jul, Sun 9:00AM				Burrill Lake bush and shoreline
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Milton Branch
Peter F.
From Wildflower Reserve walk west to upper reaches of lake. Follow shoreline to boat ramp then fire trail and track to Cooper Creek. Some off-track to shoreline then to outskirts of Kings Point. Return to Wildflower Res via bush track. Figure of 8 walk can be varied. View

15 Jul, Sun 8:30AM				Mount Keira to Mount Kembla
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk from Byarong Park through eucalypt and rain forests to Mount Kembla Lookout via Robertsons Lookout, Staffords Farm and Mount Kembla Ridge. Mostly on tracks and fire trails. Wide views of Illawarra coastline. One steep off-track section, loose underfoot. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

15 Jul, Sun 11:00AM				Oxford Falls Triangle Walk
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
Bring lunch and gloves and screwdriver for 30 min weeding. View

15 Jul, Sun 10:30AM				Tura Head Coastal Reserve
Grade:1/6		Length	4km		Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
Ramble the reserve. View

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