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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

15 Jul, Sun 9:00AM				Waterfall to Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	470m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A delightful walk in what used to be the Heathcote Primitive Area. It's still a delight.... Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 15. View

16 Jul, Mon 12:15PM				Raising Dam Walls – Destroying World Heritage
					Branch
Janine K.
Sydney’s wild and pristine rivers in the southern Blue Mountains are under threat from a proposal to raise the Warragamba Dam wall. But are the risks too high? Will it desecrate rare wildlife, Aboriginal sites, flood Sydney’s last remaining wild rivers and destroy Sydney’s World Heritage Area? View

16 Jul, Mon 8:55AM				Wilsons Glen
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Explore various fire trails and tracks in the area. Mostly out and back. Rock scrambling and creek crossings. Some off-track is a possibility. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

17 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Gibbergunyah NR
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve is between Bowral and Mittagong. The walk takes in views of Mt Gibralter (highest point between Sydney and Canberra), Ninety Acre Hill Lookout and a track which winds through a beautiful fern gully. The track is sometimes overgrown and difficult to locate. Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: GibbergunyahNR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 12. View

17 Jul, Tue 10:42AM				Thirroul – Bulli – Woonona
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Macarthur Branch
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C.
Reserves and sealed pathways, some shared with cyclists. Ocean views and easy fairly level walking. Street walking (mostly quiet streets), ups & downs, steps, unformed surfaces. May be slippery or muddy after rain. Lunch overlooking Bulli Beach then walk to Woonona Cemetery with time to look around. Train to city from Woonona or Bulli, coffee at Bulli if time permits. View

18 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Haberfield to Balmain
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
Level ramble Haberfield to Balmain. View

18 Jul, Wed				Otford Lookout
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	390m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Postponed) Postponed for now, will set a new date soon. A new walk with lots of variety. From station ascend Goat Track to Stanwell Tops. Proceed to Princess Marina Track and Kelly Falls. New off-track section and road to Otford Lookout. Follow link track to Bald Hill and descend to follow faint track along coast line. Short section of coast rocks and then off-track section to Bulga. Ascend to road and finish at Otford Station. Location: Royal NP and Illawarra Escarpment View

19 Jul, Thu 10:22AM				Fassifern to Toronto
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk via Blackalls Park along streets, cycleway, lovely bush, water views, following historic train line. Coffee at Double Take, Toronto, bus return to Fassifern Station, train to city. View

20 Jul, Fri 9:07AM				Balmain
Grade:2/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H.
Walk via Hawthorne Canal, Callan Park, Ballast Point and in the Balmain area. Moderate pace, some steep sections, steps. Ferry or bus return to city. View

20 Jul, Fri 9:06AM				Lawson Cave Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Parts of Bruces Walk. Lawson Cave Falls. Some off-track. Creek crossings. Location: Bullaburra Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

20-22 Jul, Fri (13:00PM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Shoalhaven River Paddle
		Length	12km		Illawarra Branch
Caryll S.
Paddle on the Shoalhaven River from Gradys Camp Ground. Accommodation at Gradys. Cabins or camp. Limited powered sites. Sunday paddle at Yalwal. Day paddlers welcome. Note early bookings needed as it is school holidays. Flat water paddles. Wind, power boats. View

21 Jul, Sat 9:00AM				La Perouse to Maroubra
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A lovely coastal walk in Sydney, covering the strip from La Perouse through to Maroubra. Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP Limit: 15. View

21 Jul, Sat				Mt Hay Range
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Mt Hay car park - Mt Hay - Venus Tor - Boorong Crags - return same route. This is a magnificent area, the views of the Grose Valley are hard to beat. Track, off-track, mild scrub and possible exposed ledge. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson and Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

21 Jul - 9 Aug, Sat-Thu				Sri Lanka Trip
					Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Fully Booked) A walking and cycling trip in Sri Lanka from 21 July to 9 August 2018. Medium level day walks and sightseeing in some of Sri Lankas iconic national parks. Three road cycles of up to 70 kms. Included in trip cost is bike hire and support vehicle. View

21 Jul, Sat				Wolgan Loops and Point Green
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why Newnes State Forest, part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Park one car on FT No.5 off Sunnyside Ridge Road and the other car near FT 8. From the first car, walk above the Wolgan Loops, then make our way to Point Green and the second car. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

22 Jul, Sun 9:00AM				Gadara Point
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Evelyn M.
From Bushwalker car park walk to Mt Bushwalker and on to Gadara Point. Some of the best views in the Budawangs! (Optional extension to Ngaityung Falls (see walk description on the same day. The less adventurous have a long lunch at the lookout). Location: Morton NP Map: Tianjara 89271S View

22 Jul, Sun				Ngaityung Falls – extension of the walk to Gadara Point
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Kevin will lead any or all on from Gadara Point to the top of the falls, about an extra 1.5km each way. View

22 Jul, Sun 11:45AM				Rose Bay to Watsons Bay
		Length	8.5km		Branch
David.S
8.5 kilometre moderate difficulty walk, takes around 3.5 hours. Beautiful coastal walk with incredible city and harbour views, hidden bays and inlets, and a surprising diversity of trees, animals and bird life. Location: Eastern Suburbs View

23 Jul, Mon 9:00AM				Blue Gum Swamp
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Shaws Ridge and Blue Gum Swamp. Loose surface on trails. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

23 Jul, Mon 9:00AM				North Head Circuit
		Length	16km	150m	Sydney Branch
Carole
(Updated Details) North Head Circuit walk. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 15. View

24 Jul, Tue 10:21AM				Castle Cove – Castlecrag
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H.
Walk via Nth Arm & Harold Reid Reserves to Castlecrag. Moderate pace, steep sections, steps, bush tracks, rough & rocky sections. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for a full days walk. View

24 Jul, Tue 9:49AM				North Strathfield to Burwood
Grade:1/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk via Wangal Park along streets, cycleways, lots of parks (including converted quarry), mostly flat. Coffee in Burwood Park, train return to city. View

24 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Saddleback Mountain
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	700m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
The walk commences at the top of Saddleback Mountain and descends steeply before ascending to Hoddles Track. The track leads along the cliff face and ascends up to enter Barron Grounds. The lunch spot provides beautiful views down to the coast. Rough track, very steep descents and ascents, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 12. View

25 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Calgaroo Road ramble
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
Walk from Martins Ridge Road on Calgaroo Road fire trail through several rainforest gullies and across some pretty creeks to Porters Creek Road and Fiona’s place for coffee afterwards. Car shuffle needed. Map: Tianjara 89271S View

25 Jul, Wed 9:05AM				Castle Cove to Castlecrag
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Gerald H.
Middle Cove: Visit Castle, then enter bush at HC Press Reserve, following North Arm Reserve Track and Harold Reid Foreshore Track. Beautiful bush, flowers and water views. Tracks narrow at times, a few steep climbs and some street walking. View

26 Jul, Thu 7:48AM				Appin 10 b Fire Trail
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Walk map. From the Appin Road entrance of Dharawal National Park we head north along the 10 b cycling trail and do little of the 10 r track. It is an unsealed road through open forest and woodlands along a sandstone ridge with a picturesque picnic spot along the way and a broad rock platform. Birds, including the raucous yellow-tailed black cockatoo, inhabit the area. Creek crossing. Location: Dharawal NP Map: Appin 90291S View

26 Jul, Thu				To be advised on short notice program
					Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Zenia P.
(Cancelled) This walk was brought forward to 31 May. View

27 Jul, Fri 9:10AM				Thornleigh to Hornsby
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	525m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Following the Great North Walk along the Berowra Valley. Creek crossings. Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 15. View

27 Jul, Fri 9:30AM				Tour Government House – Botanical Gardens – Calyx
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
Walk to Government House for 10:30am tour (45 mins) of Government House. Lunch at the Calyx. Note: Limit of 20 on tour. Please contact leaders between 10/7/2018 and 26/7/2018 to book, as a list of attendees is required to be provided prior to entry, including your NPA Membership Number. Limit: 20. View

27 Jul, Fri 9:00AM				Wattamolla
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	15m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A short photographic walk now to take place in Royal NP due to lack of birdlife at Bellambi Lagoon. Delightful opportunities for photography. Limit: 15. View

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