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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

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