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18 Jun, Mon 8:55AM				Murphys Glen
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk along road and trail to Murphys Glen. Then follow track to Bedford Creek. Mostly road and fire trail. Track to pool on Bedford Creek rough in places. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

19 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Bungonia Green Track
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	420m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
Bungonia National Park Green Track is a circuit walk taking in the lookouts over Bungonia Gorge. There are opportunities to extend the walk and to spend time at the various lookouts. Rough track some steep sections. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Bungonia 88282N Limit: 20. View

19 Jun, Tue 9:34AM				Bus trip
Grade:1/6		Length	2km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Explore the longest bus ride in Sydney from Parramatta to Sutherland. We will have a break at Bankstown for a look at their excellent library and vertical garden. Return by train from Sutherland. View

19 Jun, Tue 8:58AM				Parramatta River
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Jim W.
Cockatoo Island Historical Walk followed by ferry to Huntleys Point Wharf and walk via Banjo Patterson Park, Looking Glass Bay (lunch), Putney, finishing at Kissing Point Wharf for a ferry return to the city. Some short steep sections, steps, streets and bush tracks. Moderate pace. View

19 Jun, Tue 7:45PM				Pygmy Possums
					Branch
General Community Event
STEP talk. Treatened Species and Habitats in Ku-ring-gai. View

19 Jun, Tue 10:00AM				Walk in North Lawson
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Theo H.
This is an ideal walk for slow bushwalkers, from Lawson Station we go to Frederica Falls, then following the Empire Pass to Dantes Glen and having a look at St Michael Falls and Fairy Falls, next continue to Lawson Station. Elevation variation about 150 meters, some creek crossings and steep steps wich could be slippery. View

20 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Collers Beach Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Explore Collers Beach and rockshelf in this gentle loop around the headland and One Track For All. Coffee afterwards. View

20-25 Jun, Wed-Mon				Hinchinbrook Island
					Branch
jcrocker
(Updated Details) Six days of paddling and camping around Hinchinbrook Island. Participants would need to have their own boats and be prepared for six days of boat-based camping. We will paddle from Lucinda, along the eastern side of Hinchinbrook, over to Goold Island, then over to Cardwell. A car swap or car hire will be needed at the end. PFDs compulsory. View

20 Jun, Wed 9:30AM				La Perouse to Henry Head and return
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
Ramble La Perouse to Henry Head and return. Little up and down. View

21 Jun, Thu 8:30AM				Bundeena to The Balconies
Grade:2/6		Length	5.5km	160m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) James M.
Map of Walk. Walk along The Coast Track to the coast and hopefully there will be whales. NOTE: Walk was supposed to be led by Sue Wicks. Location: Royal NP Map: Royal NP View

22-24 Jun, Fri (09:00AM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Bungonia / Shoalhaven
Grade:4/6				500m	Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
Long Track to the Shoalhaven River. From the top we descend steeply, all on track, to the river where we set up camp. We will explore downstream and/or upstream, swim or just sit and read. This is a lovely part of the world not often visited. It will be preferable to drive down on the Friday night and camp near our cars so that we maximise the weekend. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Bungonia NP Map: Caoura 89283N Limit: 10. View

22 Jun, Fri				Matisse Caves, Faberge Caves
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Matisse Caves, Faberge Caves and maybe more. Park at Little Capertee Creek Campground and walk up Cathedral Canyon. Once on top, visit Matisse Caves and Faberge Caves, and explore the immediate area for more ‘artistic’ caves. Return the same way. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S View

22 Jun, Fri 9:22AM				Ruined Castle
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Updated Details) Scenic World to Golden Stairs on Narrowneck. Descend stairs and walk to Ruined Castle. Return to Scenic World. Some rough sections. Plenty of steps. Steep sections. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

23 Jun, Sat 8:00AM				Golden Stairs to Mt Solitary
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	600m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A return walk to Mt Solitary is one of those classic Blue Mountains walks and if we have the time I'd like to reach the actual summit of the mountain. There should be some winter blossoms out to enjoy along the way. Rock scrambling up to Mt Solitary. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 15. View

23 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Jacks Corner
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk from Jacks Corner on fire trails through eucalypt forests to Crankies Creek via Yarrunga Creek and Griffins Farm and return. Good lunch spot at the ruins of Grffins Farm flats. Creek crossings. Location: Morton NP Limit: 16. View

23 Jun, Sat 9:26AM				Riverwood – Narwee
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C.
Walk along streets, boardwalks, parks. Train return from Narwee. View

24 Jun, Sun				Pretty Beach to Gannet Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Geology & whales. A coastal stroll with a car shuffle. Mike will point out interesting geological features along the way, and the time will still be right for good views of whales migrating north to the Great Barrier Reef to mate. http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/ View

25 Jun, Mon 9:41AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Theo H.
We will take the Victory Track which follows Sassafras Creek and continue on Wiggins Track then Bee Farm Rd to Springwood Station. Elevation variation about 250 meters, some steep sections and Blue Mountain steps. View

25 Jun, Mon 8:33AM				Fitzgerald Creek Views
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Down to Sun Valley Trail then along to Cripple Creek Trail. Long hill up to Rickard Trail. Out to Warrimoo Lookout. Some roads, some fire trails and some single tracks. Location: Warrimoo Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

26 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Beehive Point
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
From the end of Jacks Corner Road follow Griffins Fire trail to a track to the left. Follow this through the forest to a steep descent to the main dirt road leading to Beehive Point on Lake Yarrunga. Return by the main dirt road. Rough track, steep descent and ascent. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

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

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