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20 Nov, Tue				Save Kosci: Merigan Homestead boundary to Bungendore
		Length	17km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 18. 17.3km, mostly downhill or flat. A good day if you like views of wind farms on distant hills. After about 4km you cross into Monaro, John Barilaro’s electorate. Every person that sees you is potentially a voter – you’re usefulness just took a leap 😊. Overnight at the friendly Royal Hotel, built to last in 1882, iron lace balconies. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

21 Nov, Wed				Save Kosci: Bungendore to Captains Flat Rd roundabout
					Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 19. The route joins the Kings Highway so this is a day of high visibility for the walkers, except for two sections of walking parallel to the highway on tracks or fire trails. At day’s end, support cars will ferry walkers 5 minutes to accommodation on the farm of Save Kosci supporters in Carwoola – serene bush camping with a dinner generously provided by our hosts. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

21 Nov, Wed 9:37AM				Telopea to Rydalmere
		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Level ramble. View

21 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Walter Hood Monument to Washerwomans
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
A perfect, often protected, walk along the flat, sheltered, mostly deserted, wide open beaches and scenic tracks of Bendalong. No wet and slippery rocks! Coffee back in Milton. View

22 Nov, Thu 9:15AM				Carramar to Bankstown Airport, Milperra
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	115m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Good paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creeks and the Georges River. View

22 Nov, Thu				Save Kosci: – Captains Flat Rd roundabout to Hume, ACT
		Length	14km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 20. A shorter day at 14km. We will spend 20 minutes or so outside John Barilaro’s office in Queanbeyan, sending a clear message about feral horse damage and meeting local supporters there. The walk continues on footpaths, a quiet bike path and a short stretch of bike lane on moderately-busy Lanyon Drive. Should finish in the industrial area of Hume before 2:30pm. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

23 Nov, Fri 8:00AM				Heathcote circuit walk
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Helena S.
We will descend from Heathcote Station down to Kangaroo Creek, up to Robertsons Knoll along Uloola Track, with a side trip to Peach Tree Trig and then on to Aboriginal site, continue down to Uloola Falls, and then off-track along Kangaroo Creek to short scramble up Bottle Forest Trail. Back to Heathcote Station. Tree roots, slippery surfaces, off-track and short scramble up Bottle Forest Trail. Some short ladders. Location: Royal NP Map: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

23 Nov, Fri				Red Rock Creek & Woolpack Gap
Grade:6/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Numbers are strictly limited. Park at GR 342 178 on Wolgan Road. Walk north west, then north, then north east towards Woolpack Gap. Stay underneath the cliffs and use the Amphitheatres Pass to climb on top of the escarpment. Once on top, walk west to the lookout point at GR 341 203. From here, walk north east and down underneath the cliff line above Red Rock Creek, at around GR 342 210. Traverse underneath the cliff line all the way to Woolpack Gap, descend through the pass and walk back to the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 8. View

23 Nov, Fri 9:22AM				Rodriguez Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	650m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Evans Lookout, Horse Track then Rodriguez Pass to Govetts Leap. Possibility of catching a bus to Katoomba from Heritage Centre at Govetts Leap. Rough and steep. Location: Blackheath Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

23 Nov, Fri				Save Kosci: rest day
					Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 21. As an option, the Canberra Bushwalking Club will offer one or two activities designed for the preferences of visiting Save Kosci walkers. Possibilities include Serenity Rocks in Tallaganda State Forest (1 hour drive, beautiful forest and ferns, viewpoint, 4 hours walking on track) or Orca Rock in Namadgi NP (1 hour drive, open woodlands beside a creek, steep climb with scrub, viewpoints, dramatic granite rock formations, 5 to 6 hours walking of which the last hour is on grassy track) or a couple of hours kayaking on Lake Burley Griffin. Own arrangements in Queanbeyan or Canberra. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

23 Nov, Fri 6:00PM				Sydney’s World Heritage Matters
					Branch
Janine K.
Sydney is one of the few cities in the world that is surrounded by a world heritage area – the Greater Blue Mountains National Park. Learn about the history of this global achievement, its unfinished business and what current challenges it faces. Learn how the Blue Mountains was world heritage listed has inspired others to call for world heritage listing of their national park, including Royal National Park and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Learn why World Heritage listing matters, its rewards and challenges. View

24 Nov, Sat 9:00AM				Lockley Pylon
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This is one of the best ridge walks in the Sydney basin. Views to die for! Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

24 Nov, Sat 8:00AM				Manly to Avalon Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	24km	500m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
As we enjoyed the 24km South Coast Walk last Sunday, we'll do another 24km coastal walk much closer to home. Expect spectacular scenery as we walk from Manly to Avalon Beach. You are welcome to finish earlier. There are many exit points. Slippery sections. Map: Manly Limit: 15. View

24 Nov, Sat				Save Kosci: rest day
					Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 22. There may be a rally or some interaction with federal politicians on this day – to be confirmed. Dinner provided for Save Kosci walkers on Saturday night by supporter(s) at a venue to be advised. Own arrangements in Queanbeyan or Canberra. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

24 Nov, Sat 8:00AM				Sussex Inlet Kayaking
Grade:3/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
(Cancelled) Paddle Sussex Inlet to the mouth, then back up the inlet into St Georges Basin explore bays and creeks if wind and weather is kind. Or canals if weather requires. Bring morning tea and lunch. Sit in kayaks only. PFDs compulsory. Spray deck recommended. Contact leader essential. View

25 Nov, Sun 9:45AM				Berowra Bewilderness Rogaine
Grade:4/6					Sydney Branch
Ted W.
Berowra Bewilderness (Rivers, Rocks and Ridges). Assembly: Berowra Community Centre, Gully Road. Area covered: Bounded to the east by Cowan Creek and the west by Berowra Creek. Run by NSW Rogaining Association (not an NPA activity). Distance: Choice of 4 or 8 hour event. View

25 Nov, Sun 10:00AM				Bob Turners Walk
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Ewan C.
Jointly led by Ewan Cain and Esther Chow. From Colo heights to the Colo River. Limit: 8. View

25 Nov, Sun 8:30AM				Mount Arthur Reserve
		Length	6km		Lachlan Valley Branch
Martin B.
Meet at 8:30am at the Parkes Lions Park. Hard, 6 kilometres. Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair is recommended. Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come. A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated. View

25-28 Nov, Sun (17:00PM)-Wed (09:00AM)				Paddle Hawkesbury River Tributaries
		Length	20km		Illawarra Branch
Caryll S.
Monday paddle top end of Moonie Moonie Creek from Old Pacific Highway Bridge return. Tuesday paddle top end of Mangrove Creek from near camp ground return. High spring tides. Camp at Glenworth Valley Outdoors Adventures on Propan Creek. Road is suitable for caravans but no power. Hot showers and flush toilets. Power boats, wind, wood. PFDs compulsory. Location: Brisbane Water NP and Dharug NP View

25 Nov, Sun				Save Kosci: Hume to Royalla
		Length	19km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 23. Today is the first day on which we use the abandoned Queanbeyan to Cooma railway easement to provide a change from road walking. The industrial Canberra suburb of Hume gives way to quiet walking on rail-side tracks as the route gradually gains height through forest and farming country, with some views to the Brindabellas. Car ferry back to Canberra accommodation. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

25 Nov, Sun 9:00AM				St Georges Basin – walk or paddle
					Milton Branch
Evelyn M.
Basin Foreshore walk with Evelyn (Grade 2: Easy, ~10km) or paddle on the Basin with Helen (Grade 3: Easy/medium ~15km). Walkers and paddlers will start together at the boat ramp at Sanctuary Point and meet again for lunch and afternoon tea. PFDs compulsory. Spray deck recommended. Paddlers must contact leader. View

26 Nov, Mon 9:00AM				Maitland Bay Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	300m	Sydney Branch
Carole
(Cancelled) Cancelled as ferry still not running. Circuit walk to Box Head, Putty Beach (Kilcare), Maitland Bay (lunch & swim) return to ferry via Marie Byles Lookout, Hardys Bay. Lovely ocean views & beaches, coastal forests & some street walking. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Central Coast Map: Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 15. Best Walk: Bouddi Coastal Track View

26 Nov, Mon				Save Kosci: Royalla to Kelly Road
		Length	17km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 24. At 24km, a long day but straightforward, a mix of highway verge, off-highway tracks and quiet country road. Peaceful scenery with views to distant hills. Starts in the delightful Swainsona Reserve, the pride of the Royalla locals. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

26 Nov, Mon 9:03AM				Waterfall Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Waterfall Circuit followed by Christmas lunch at Lawson Hotel. Bookings essential. Wet rocks could be slippery. Creek crossings. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

27 Nov, Tue 10:00AM				3 short but different walks
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
Bundanoon. 3 short but different walks to Erith Coal Mine, Lovers Walk and Dimmocks Creek. Location: Morton NP View

27 Nov, Tue 10:55AM				Dora Creek + Coffee at Warnies Cafe
Grade:1/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Slow pace. Morning tea break first then easy flat walk on streets following Dora Creek and return for lunch break. Then train to Warnervale for our (long awaited) coffee stop at Warnies Café and train return to city. View

27 Nov, Tue 9:00AM				Mountain-bike 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. Contact leader essential. Map: Tianjara 89271S and Sussex Inlet 90274S View

27 Nov, Tue 9:48AM				Narrabeen Lakes
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H.
Walk around Narrabeen Lakes via Narrabeen Lagoon Trail, then walk across to Dee Why. Moderate pace, walkways, streets parks/reserves. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. A bus return to city from Pittwater Rd, Dee Why. View

27 Nov, Tue				Save Kosci: Kelly Road to Ingelara Cutting
		Length	18km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 25. 17km. An equal mix of highway-verge, quiet country road and peaceful off-highway tracks. The route crosses some hilly country, but with a gentle gradient. Morning coffee stop in Michelago. Camping tonight and tomorrow at Scottsdale Bush Heritage Reserve, a private property. Dinner provided by supporters. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

28 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Bundeena and surrounds
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) (Postponed then cancelled due to severe weather warning) A meander to various locations in and around Bundeena to take world class photographs!!!! Location: Royal NP Limit: 10. View

28 Nov, Wed 9:42AM				Dee Why to Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Sophie A.
Beautiful beach walk with some bush tracks, promenade and some street. View

28 Nov, Wed				Save Kosci: Ingelara Cutting to Scottsdale Bush Heritage Property
		Length	14km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 26. A shorter day - 14 km, with varied scenery. Some highway verge but mostly off-highway and peaceful. Camping at the same place as last night. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

28 Nov, Wed 8:00PM				The Georges Riverkeeper
					Southern Sydney Branch
Peter V.
Managing an urban river in a rapidly changing urban landscape. The Georges River catchment is at the forefront of Sydney’s rapid urban expansion. The Riverkeeper program is proactively altering its strategy to manage a liveable urban river while protecting the vital bushland of the rivers source, mouth and foreshore corridors. Guest speaker Tony Wales will talk about the history of the program and plans for the future. View

29 Nov, Thu 9:15AM				Glebe and environs
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	5m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
From Pyrmont along the waterfront to explore Historic Glebe and Forest Lodge. Meet leader outside the lift at the Fish Markets Light Rail Stop at street level. Map of Walk. Half of it is along flat waterfront parks on shared pathways the rest along streets, laneways and walkways. One small climb and a few steps. View

29 Nov, Thu 9:00AM				Minnamurra to Kiama
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Date Changed) Photographic walk with times for swimming. Remember to wear a hat, bring sunscreen and carry lots of water. Location: Kiama Coast Limit: 12. View

29 Nov, Thu				Save Kosci: Scottsdale to Rothlyn Rd junction
		Length	19km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 27. The route runs on footpads and old 4WD tracks with a short section on quiet country road. Wide-open country. Via Bredbo. Two shallow wades or gully crossings. Car ferry 25 minutes at day’s end to the bush property of a supporter – extensive camping on creek flats with a 2 room cottage for cooking, in a forested valley which is dotted with large callitris trees and home to bark-chewing koalas. Dinner provided by supporters. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

30 Nov, Fri 9:20AM				Berowra to Cowan
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	880m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk down to Berowra Creek and follow Great North Walk to Berowra Waters and up to Cowan Station. Creek crossings. Rough sections. Location: Berowra Valley RP Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 15. View

30 Nov, Fri				Save Kosci: Rothlyn Road to Cooma
		Length	22km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 28. Mainly off-highway walking with a crossing of the Numeralla River, plus a short section of quiet country road, ending on the footpaths of Cooma. Wide-open views of rolling hills. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

30 Nov, Fri				The Ultimate Traverse
Grade:6/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Early start. Leave one vehicle at GR 243 305 on Glen Davis Road and drive to GR 235 322 on the road towards Airly Gap. Ascend the spur towards Airly Turret, then continue clockwise close to the rim of the escarpment all the way to the Ultimate View at GR 251 312 to The Citadel at GR 251 312 and then to the tip of the spur at GR 255 301. Use a known pass to descend to the first car. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S View

1 Dec, Sat 10:48AM				Avalon to Taylors Point
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Avalon - Paradise Beach - Clareville Beach - Taylors Point. Streets, parks, ups & downs, steps, water views. Swim. Bus return to Avalon from Taylors Point then bus/es to city. View

1 Dec, Sat				Save Kosci: Cooma to Rocky Plain Road
		Length	22km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 29. The 22 km route returns to walking beside the main road, but the wide verges allow some discretion e.g. walking over the tops of cuttings rather than through them. As we leave Cooma, the sight of the Snowy Mountains, possibly with a few patches of snow still visible, is a reminder that this epic walk does have an end. Car shuffle back to Snowy Mountains Tourist Park for the night. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

2 Dec, Sun 9:00AM				Bendalong – Cunjurong Point – Green Island Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
Walking on beaches, bush tracks, rock platforms and quiet back streets we explore the coast line from Washerwomans Beach to Lake Conjola entrance, and out to Green Island. Optional swimming. Purchase afternoon tea en route at the newly revised café at Manyana. View

2 Dec, Sun				Illawarra northern beaches
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	50m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
My annual early summer walk on pathways, rock platforms and beaches of the northern Illawarra - train to Coalcliff, walk back to Thirroul. Great ocean and escarpment views. Map: Bulli 90292N Limit: 15. View

2 Dec, Sun 5:00PM				NPA Christmas Party
					Lachlan Valley Branch
Peter C.
BYO picnic at Peter and Merran’s property Moorillah, Cookamidgera. 5pm. All welcome. View

2 Dec, Sun				Save Kosci: Rocky Plain Rd to junction Glenrowan Road
		Length	17km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 30. An easier day, 16.8 km, across the high Monaro Plains and through the village of Berridale for lunch. The day finishes at the top of the climb beyond Berridale. All on the verge of the Kosciuszko Rd. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

3 Dec, Mon 9:04AM				Farmers Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Clarence Zigzag Lookouts plus Farmers Creek Dam. Steep sections and creek crossings. Map: Lithgow 89313S Limit: 20. View

3 Dec, Mon 10:02AM				Grass Tree Circuit and more
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Date Changed) Jointly led by James Moule and Esther Chow. This beautiful circuit walk goes through a range of dry and wet forest along the valley, and offers some great views. There are plenty of grass trees along the way to add to the scenery and the creek crossings are very picturesque. The side trip to a large Aboriginal engravings site alone is worth the entry price! At this time of the year, there is an abundance of wild flowers. Some rocky steep sections of track. Bring lots of water as it is getting warm. Location: Dharug NP Map: Gunderman 91313S Limit: 8. View

3-9 Dec, Mon (08:00AM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Kosciuszko full pack walk
Grade:4/6		Length	80km	1,500m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Fully Booked) This year we move north of Kiandra on the Australian Alps Walking Track, visiting some great areas and staying near more terrific Koscie huts. We stay two nights near the lovely Oldfields Hut and a climb of Mt Bimberi (highest mountain in the ACT) is then an option for us. A full pack walk requiring tents, food, and good gear as the weather can be extreme (and often is). Six nights out with the last spent near cars at Blue Waterholes. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

3 Dec, Mon				Save Kosci: Glenrowan Road to Jindabyne
		Length	21km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 31. 21km. Across the high plains then lake views as we descend into Jindabyne. Mostly on road verges, some long grass. Gaiters recommended. Accommodation is being organized by Save Kosci in a ski lodge For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

4 Dec, Tue 10:15AM				La Perouse
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Short bushwalk to Henry Head in the morning before lunch at Danny’s Fish’N’Chips (or bring your lunch if preferred). Possible swim at La Perouse. Bus return to city. View

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