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8 Dec, Sat				Save Kosci: Stand-by day
					Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 36. We will go to the summit of Kosciuszko today if the weather forecast for today is much better than tomorrow. A decision on the final day will be made on the evening of Wednesday 5th December and emailed to all registered participants. Otherwise, a rest day. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

9 Dec, Sun				Beehive Fort Tour
					Branch
General Community Event
NPWS is conducting a series of guided tours of this historic fortification in Sydney Harbour National Park. We'll explore the rarely opened Beehive Casemate as part of this tour at Middle Head, near Mosman. The Beehive Casement battery was built in 1872 as part of the outer line of defence for Sydney Harbour. Normally all you'll see of the battery are three 3.7m x 2.1m-high openings in a cliff face. On this tour you'll go beneath the cliffs of Obelisk Bay, Sydney Harbour to view the inside of the fortification. You'll also gain an insight into what the soldiers did for entertainment during World War I. It's a good idea to wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat, snacks, drinking water and a torch. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park View

9 Dec, Sun 10:00AM				Christmas at Narrawallee Inlet
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
32009
From the reserve, an optional short walk around the area, possibly exploring some newly constructed walking tracks. Or just picnic and socialise and swim if hot. BYO picnic lunch and cool drinks. The December meeting will be held at around 1:30pm. Guests welcome. Map: Milton 89272N View

9 Dec, Sun 8:00AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:5/6		Length	18km	600m	Sydney Branch
Nicola L.
Lovely shady walk from Faulconbridge to Perch Ponds, along Glenbrook Creek and up to Martins Lookout, to spy our destinations on the other side of the creek, Bunyan Lookout and Lost Worlds Lookout. With the option of a refreshing dip in the creek on our return, we'll wind our way up the Magdala Creek Track to Springwood. Couple of steep climbs of about 200m each, creek crossings. Please note I will have no comms at all 15-25 Nov. Joint walk with SBW. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 9. View

9 Dec, Sun				Save Kosci: Charlotte Pass to summit and return (unless we walked it yesterday)
		Length	19km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 37. Contacts on the morning: try 0473 919 441 or 0409 764 785 or 0488 071 203. Suggest you persist till you hear a human voice – unfortunately text messages and left-messages may get missed in the rush. The main group of walkers will head up the closed road from Charlotte Pass to the summit, 19 km return. Small groups will be converging on the summit from other directions – so far we know of two groups walking in from Victoria, one along the Main Range, one from Guthega and one up Hannels Spur. Walkers seeking an easier day can walk from Thredbo Top Station. The several lines of yellow-vested walkers converging on the summit at lunch time will make a great shot from the air, for which Save Kosci is hiring a helicopter. On the summit, please stay on tracks and rocky ground to be kind to the vegetation. Impeccable courtesy to regular tourists please, the media will be watching. After the walk, return to your lodge or drive home (or keep walking, if you are doing the AAWT!) Parking: Please park in Charlotte Pass village and arrange own car shuffles or walk up to Charlotte Pass turning circle (i.e. leave some space near Charlotte Pass for regular tourists). Three Save Kosci support drivers will be assisting with shuffling walkers to the start. Start: Turning circle at Charlotte Pass i.e. at locked gate on Kosciuszko Road. Please arrive between 7:30 and 8:15am for an 8:30am start. Collect yellow vests and sign in. Re-group at Rawsons Pass 11:15 am to 11:45am, rather than head on up at your own pace (better for photos). Arrive summit 12:15 to 12:30pm. Lunch on summit. Wave at helicopter. Not planning any speeches. Return at own pace, aim to be back at trail head by 4pm. Sign out and optionally return yellow vests. Accommodation: Own arrangements. Transport to start and at end of day: Own arrangements. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

10 Dec, Mon 8:50AM				Victory and Wiggins Tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Victory Track, Numantia Creek to Numantia Falls, then walk to Springwood Station via Wiggins Track and roads. Creek crossings and a couple of steeper rougher sections. Track along Numantia Creek is poor. Watch out for tree trunk at the top of stairs on Wiggins Track. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

11 Dec, Tue 10:43AM				Coalcliff to Thirroul
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Coalcliff - Sea Cliff Bridge - Scarborough - bus to Austinmer - Thirroul. Streets, ups & downs, walk over the Sea Cliff Bridge. Bus to Austinmer for lunch and swim. Walk to Thirroul. Train return from Thirroul to city. View

11 Dec, Tue 9:30AM				McPhails Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
McPhails Fire trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley. The Pipeline Lookout is an excellent morning tea stop before descending through rain forest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

11 Dec, Tue 9:31AM				Northbridge to Artarmon
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Artarmon Station via Folly Point & Tunks Park. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, rough bush tracks, streets, creek crossings (slippery surfaces) steps. View

12 Dec, Wed 11:00AM				Bundeena
Grade:1/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Bundeena to Jibbon Head. Bush tracks, beach walking, Aboriginal engravings, optional swim at end of walk at own risk. View

12 Dec, Wed 9:30AM				Cemetery to La Perouse
		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Level ramble. View

12 Dec, Wed				Narrabeen Circuit walk to Moon Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	300m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Walk from Narrabeen Tramshed bus stop to Moon Rock via Deep Creek. Panoramic views & wild flowers. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Northern Beaches Map: CMA Mona Vale & Hornsby Limit: 15. View

12 Dec, Wed 8:00AM				NPA Photo walk
Grade:1/6				50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Gary S.
NPA Photo walk at Botanic Gardens. Bring hat, water, snack, walking shoes. Steps trip hazard. Limit: 10. View

12 Dec, Wed 3:30PM				Nuggan Pt, Meroo Headland and bbq
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Walk to Nuggan Point from Meroo Head Campsite. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches. PLUS: After the walk, return to campsite and parking area for light BBQ. BYO meat and associated foods and drink. View

13 Dec, Thu 9:20AM				Engadine – Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
Fire trails and bush tracks over the day with coffee at Heathcote, then train return to city. View

13 Dec, Thu 8:00AM				Wollongambe Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
Graham C.
Wollongambe Canyon via Joe's, Du Fuars and Bell Creek Canyons. A taster of several canyons, each with its own distinct character. The side trip up Bells is a classic. Wetsuits, lilos, volleys/similar required. We will enter via Joe's, travel down Du Faurs, side trip up Bells and exit vie Wollongambe. Usual scrambling/frolicking with a steep climb out. Must be comfortable in cold deep water, slippery boulders and a largish blockup to negotiate. Otherwise good fun. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Wollongambe Limit: 8. View

14 Dec, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Mugii Murum-ban or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6. View

14 Dec, Fri 8:22AM				Nellies Glen to Devils Hole
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	550m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Follow the Six Foot Track down Nellies Glen. Return to Katoomba via Devils Hole. Steep descent on old steps and track. Some rock scrambling ascending Devils Hole. Some sections will be damp and maybe slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

15 Dec, Sat 9:00AM				Bunnings sausage sizzle
Grade:1/6					Sydney Branch
Esther
We are raising funds for the Koalas by way of a Bunnings sausage sizzle(9am to 4 pm). Come and enjoy the day by having a sausage sizzle and a drink. If you would like to help during the day, please contact Esther on eeesee@gmail.com or 0424064588. We will have shifts for members to cook, serve and take payments. You can also choose to hand out NPA brochures and talk to the public. View

15 Dec, Sat 9:56AM				Cronulla Circuit Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Changed Transport Details) Cronulla - Gunnamatta Bay - Shelly Beach - Cronulla. Streets, parks, ups & downs, steps, water views. Swim. Christmas Quiz. Wear red/green and Santa hats. View

15 Dec, Sat 2:00PM				The Ravines – Little Forest Plateau
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
(Updated Details) Walking along the Tianjara fire trail to points of interest. Brilliant views over Conjola and to the north – Swan Lake, St Georges basin, Jervis Bay & Point Perpendicular. ... Bring afternoon tea to enjoy at lookout above the spectacular geological feature known as the Ravines. Map: Milton 89272N View

16 Dec, Sun 8:30AM				Illawarra Escarpment
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Jennifer M.
Walk around Mount Kembla points of interest including the Miners Memorial Pathway, Old Kembla mine site, Windy Gully, ring track and more. One steep off track section. Rain forest and coastal views. Location: Mount Kembla- Wollongong Limit: 16. View

17 Dec, Mon 9:35AM				Govetts Leap
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Popes Glen to Govetts Leap Lookout, and descend to base of the falls. Return to station via Govetts Leap Road. Some wet rocks could be slippery. Steep climb up from falls with lots of steps. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

18 Dec, Tue 10:24AM				Church Point and Scotland Island
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
After morning tea and exploring Church Point heritage, catch the 11:30am ferry to the “Tennis Court” Wharf on Scotland Island ETA 11:40am (additional return fares of $15.00 Adult / $8.50 Concession apply). Ramble around Scotland Island and lunch before returning by ferry and buses to the city. View

18 Dec, Tue 9:18AM				Macquarie Park to Turramurra
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk via Browns Water Hole, Lane Cove River, then to Sth Turramurra, Sheldon Forest to Turramurra Station. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, climbs, steps, creek crossings, fire trails, bushtracks, streets. View

18 Dec, Tue 9:00AM				Mountain-mike ride west of Berrara
Grade:3/6		Length	40km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Riding on Mondayong, Berrara, Blackbutt, Grasstree, Cedar and Red-head fire trails in Conjola National Park. Stop for coffee in Cudmirra, maybe Monument Beach for lunch. Exact route to suit participants on the day. Plan on a swim if hot ... Map: Tianjara 89271S and Sussex Inlet 90274S View

19 Dec, Wed				Birrabang Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
Graham C.
Birrabang Canyon/Grose Valley Lookout. A very pretty canyon with lots of crayfish. No abseils but wet feet guaranteed. Volleys/sneakers recommended. Gaiters useful. Mostly off-track with some scrambling and a short ledge sidle where you wet everything if you fall in. A magnificent lunch spot with superb views into the Grose Valley. A steep scrambly descent into the canyon, slippery rocks and some jump downs but generally nothing too dramatic. A steepish climb out. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 8. View

19 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				Conjola – Narrawallee Wander
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Park cars at end of road at Conjola Beach. Walk along beaches, headlands and forest tracks towards Narrawallee inlet and return. Map: Milton 89272N View

20 Dec, Thu 10:00AM				Coogee – Bronte – Bondi Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
Summer walk enjoying the eastern beaches of Sydney. Some steps up and down. Bus return to city. View

21 Dec, Fri 5:30PM				Bushwalk, Picnic dinner and X’mas Lights
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
James M.
(Changed Transport Details) This event is weather dependant. Contact leader if in doubt. Walk from Sutherland Station to Burnum Burnum Sactuary where we shall explore lookouts, overhangs and a cave before picnic dinner by the Woronora River. After dinner, we'll walk to Bonnet Bay to see the Xmas lights. Return home by walking to Jannali Station. Jointly led by James Moule and Esther Chow. No need to contact leader but email RSVP is appreciated. Slippery sections. Steep parts, some rock scrambling. Be prepared for a late night as it won't get dark until 9pm. Location: Sutherland View

21 Dec, Fri 8:58AM				Florabella to Magdala
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Florabella Pass up to Greens Rd. Make way down, and then up to Farm Rd. At Batman Park make way down to Magdala Creek. Then up through Fairy Dell to Springwood. Some rough steep sections. Some off-track. Creek crossings. Location: Warrimoo Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

21 Dec, Fri 9:41AM				Mount Piddington
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Southern Sydney Branch
Sheila W
From Mt Piddington, many attractive tracks lead to the Fairy Bower, Coxs Leap, Ferrous Cave and Boronia Point. A picturesque upper cliff walk with views of the Kanibla Valley from Hornes Point takes in the Witches Glen. There are some short steep sections which may be slippery if wet. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

22 Dec, Sat 10:12AM				Coogee – Maroubra
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Streets, paths, ups & downs. Swim. Bus return to city from Maroubra. View

25 Dec, Tue 12:26PM				Xmas for Orphans
Grade:1/6		Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
James M.
All alone on Xmas day? Join James, Jung, Ping, Justine and Esther for a picnic followed by a short walk. If you are not alone, join us anyway. Bring food, fruits and drinks to share. Talk about our experiences, the walks we did and our expectations. Enjoy friends. Be merry and free. Location: Barangaroo View

26 Dec, Wed - 2 Jan, Wed				Mount Kosciuszko
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	600m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Haven't sorted out your post Christmas holidays yet? Join us at Mount Kosciuszko from 26 December to 2 January. This is in conjunction with my other post, except this group will be staying at a Ski Lodge at  Perisher Valley. Both groups will be doing the same walks. Walks range from 10km to 20km and will be lead by Sheila Walker. Only RSVP if you can commit because pre-payment is required once confirmed and it is not refundable. The cost of accommodation will be $224 per person for the 7 nights. Please provide your full name and if you will be driving. If so, how many passengers can you take. Bring all food and linen. Share cooking is encouraged. Cleaning the lodge afterwards is essential. We must leave the lodge in the same condition we find it. Strong wind, rain, snow patches, slippery sections. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Kosciuszko Alpine Area - Spatial Vision Limit: 8. View

26-31 Dec, Wed (09:01AM)-Mon (16:00PM)				The Snowys in summer
Grade:4/6		Length	70km	1,200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
An interesting walk that takes in many huts and highlights of the Kosciuszko region. From our starting point at Mt Selwyn we travel via the following huts 4 Mile Dam, Broken Dam, Brooks, Mackeys, O'Keefes, Derschkos and Round Mountain. Camping near many of these as they offer shelter when the weather turns foul and good flat campsites. The highlight of the trip is climbing Mt Jagungal from Okeefes Hut, but the various frost hollow plains and what are usually spectacular floral displays are also worth coming along for! Contact leader for more details. Off-track walking in parts. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Jagungal 85251S, Old Adaminaby 86254N, Toolong Range 85251N, and Cabramurra 85262S Limit: 15. Best Walk: Mt Jagungal View

27 Dec, Thu 10:23AM				Newport – Bilgola – Avalon
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Steps, ups and downs, streets, paths, a couple of steep climbs and descents, but we will take it slowly to enjoy the views from a number of scenic lookouts. Long lunch and swim at Avalon Rock Pool, then bus return to city / Manly. Coffee somewhere. View

28 Dec, Fri 7:45AM				Faulconbridge Ridge to Grose River
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	650m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Along Faulconbridge Ridge and down to Grose River. Return same way. MTB riders on trail. Some rough steep sections. Some rock scrambling. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

29 Dec, Sat 9:30AM				Rockdale – Ramsgate
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
Easy level walk with water and canal views. Bus return from Ramsgate. View

29 Dec, Sat 9:00AM				The Woronora
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A lazy half day walk and scramble along the Wononora River in Engadine to photograph, swim and see a delightful bush corridor. Limit: 10. View

30 Dec, Sun				Gerroa & Seven Mile Beach NP
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	50m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
My annual holiday season walk on the rock platform, beach and bush tracks of the southern Illawarra. A nice place to be on a summer day. Some may swim after the walk. Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 15. View

30 Dec, Sun 7:00AM				Oxford Falls
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
Explorative walk from Oxford Falls. Allow 4 hours. View

2 Jan, Wed 8:00AM				Sphinx Track to Mt Kuring-gai
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	550m	Sydney Branch
Lydia C.
(Updated Details) Sphinx Track to Mt Kuring-gai via the Pipeline Track at Apple Tree Bay. A bus ride from Turramurra Station will take us to the start of the Sphinx Track and then descend to Bobbin Head where we will have morning tea. As a New Year treat the leader will provide morning tea (gluten free tucker). From Bobbin Head we go up the Pipeline Track via Apple Tree Bay to Mt Kuring-gai Station. Walk will finish before lunch but you can bring lunch and have it before we reach Mt Kuring-gai Station, especially if we have just missed the train. Joint walk with The Bush Club. A bit of off-track and rock scrambling on the Pipeline Track. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 12. View

3 Jan, Thu 11:30AM				Port Kembla circuit walk
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Port Kembla - Hill 60 - Port Kembla Pool. Streets, ups & downs, 1 steep climb, water views (no rock hopping). Swim. Bus return via Warrawong Plaza (for coffee) then train from Wollongong. View

4 Jan, Fri 8:42AM				Burra Korain Flat
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk down to Burra Korain on the Grose River. On the way visit Victoria Falls. Lots of steps. Rough track. Creek crossings. Location: Mt Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

4-14 Jan, Fri-Mon				Upper Murray & Mitta Mitta River Paddle
					Milton Branch
Peter W.
4 days paddling on the Upper Murray River from Bringenbrong Bridge to Towong. 4 days paddling the Lower Mitta Mitta River from Mitta Mitta to Tallangatta. 2 days off. We will be paddling from 2/3 base camps and only doing day paddles each day. A canoe trailer will be used for the turnarounds each day. Both rivers are grade 1/2 with gravel races and willows. Plastic kayaks only. Paddlers interested in the paddle email or phone for a more detailed information sheet. Book early as there is a limit of 12 and such trips get booked out very quickly. Grade 1/2 gravel races and willows. PFDs compulsory. Limit: 12. View

5 Jan, Sat 10:10AM				Watsons Bay to Nielsen Park
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Walk via Coast and Diamond Bay. Streets, paths, ups & downs. Swim. Bus return to city. View

6 Jan, Sun 9:00AM				Conjola – Narrawallee Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
Park cars at end of road at Conjola Beach. Walk along beaches, headlands to Narrawallee. Leisurely lunch and swim optional. Return inland via estuary, Burrawang forest. Map: Milton 89272N View

6 Jan, Sun 1:00PM				Eco Paddle on Narrabeen Lagoon
					Sydney Branch
Tony C.
This paddle will visit the Western Basin, Deep and Middle Creeks. Deep Creek attracts migratory birds from as far away as Russia and Middle Creek has been the subject of a substantial remediation programme. A relaxing 2 to 3 hour paddle from 1pm. To register email or call. No previous kayaking experience required, tuition given. BYO boat or hire kayak can be arranged. PFD required. View

6 Jan, Sun 10:05AM				Waterfalls: Hazelbrook to Lawson
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-lead by Kevin Cliffe and Esther Chow We walk from Hazelbrook Station to Bedford Creek. Then we walk to Lawson via South Lawson Fire trail. There are many waterfalls on the way, Victor Falls, Terrace Falls, Cataract Falls, Federal Falls, Junction Falls, Adelina Falls and some unknown falls. Swim in the creek and splash under the water falls. Mostly shady. Perfect summer walk. Slippery rocks, creek crossing. Location: Blue Mountains Map: Lawson Limit: 9. View

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