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25 Jan, Thu 5:40AM				Hat Hill Canyon
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
No abseils but plenty of rock hopping and scrambling. A few short swims, so you need to be a competent swimmer. Meet at Hat Hill car park on Hat Hill Road and drive some cars to Godson Ave. Follow the track down to Hat Hill Creek. Put on wetsuits. Continue downstream to where Hat Hill Creek plunges into the Grose. Retrace upstream to the exit point. Change into dry clothes for the walk out. If we have time, we will visit the Aboriginal engravings and grinding grooves near the car park. Drive to the start of the walk to collect vehicles. Helmets are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Wetsuit or thermals depending on how you handle cold water. We will be in and out of the creek most of the day. About 8 km. Canyon Grade 2. Bushwalk Grade 5. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 8. View

25 Jan, Thu				Hawthorne Canal and Callan Park
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
(Cancelled) 35 ° predicted. Along the Hawthorne Canal at Leichhardt to the Parramatta River then east along the waterfront into Callan Park, a 60-hectare heritage listed site, see map. Within its grounds are many heritage buildings and quiet, undulating green open spaces. Depending on the weather, it can be extended along the Balmain waterfront. Location: Inner West Council Limit: 10. View

26 Jan, Fri 8:00AM				River Caves Canyon and Dargan Arch
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
Richard Y.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) River Caves Canyon is almost certainly one of the very easiest canyons to do because you barely get wet feet and you have zero abseils or swims. However it is incredibly beautiful and you'll be blown away by its superb sulptured lines! The second part of today's trip is to visit the amazing Dargans Arch which is easy to get to and a place many haven't been to! Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

26 Jan, Fri 10:30AM				Taronga Zoo Wharf to Bradleys Head Australia Day
Grade:1/6		Length	2km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
(Cancelled) Easy pace, harbour side track. We will watch the Australia Day harbour festivities along the way and at Bradleys Head. Walk ends at Bradleys Head. Join other walkers at lunch. MEET leader 10.30 at Zoo Wharf. Register on day.   Cancelled 35 predicted Location: Sydney foreshore View

26 Jan, Fri 8:00AM				Wollangambe 2 canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
8612
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Wollangambe 2 is a canyoners delight but without abseils. You'll need a good lilo/surfmat or airbed and a wetsuit and a flotation device is also a good idea. Expect plenty of beautiful canyon sections where you'll paddle and several walk through sections over rocks. People coming should be good at rock scrambling and not afraid of water! Adrian Barden will be the 2nd leader assisting graham groves Rock scrambling between the pools. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View

27 Jan, Sat 10:08AM				Suburb series: Casula to Liverpool
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Date Changed) Leader: Philip Wright. EXHIBITIONS: WE’RE ALL SOMEBODY’S CHILD Video Installation:  KATY B PLUMMER: MARGARET AND THE GREY MARE at Casula powerhouse arts centre. We'll do a 5 km walk from Casula to Liverpool after visiting the Arts Centre.  Morning tea available at the Powerhouse Arts Centre. Lunch available at Liverpool Limit: 10. View

27 Jan, Sat 9:06AM				Tootie Creek Loop
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Start from Hanlons Road North and walk down the Back Creek, all the way to Tootie Creek at GR 708 928. There are caves and waterfalls to keep us occupied. Walk upstream along Tootie Creek till Front Creek at GR 698 927. Climb through a cliff line using a slot, then follow the creek back to Hanlons Road North. There are several points of interest along the way. A short day (about 4-5 hours). Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

28 Jan, Sun 8:00AM				Murramarang Resort to Richmond Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk from Mill Beach around Wasp Head, past Wasp Island, along beautiful Emily Millers Beach to Myrtle Beach and onto Richmond Beach on the new Great South Walk track. Return via forest tracks. NPWS park entry fees apply. Map: Durras 89261S View

29 Jan, Mon 8:42AM				Grose Head Winmalee
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	390m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Any new walkers please state your experience. Meet Springwood Station car park. Car share to White Cross Road Winmalee. Walk the lovely Blue Gum Forest. Bees Nest Hill, Grose Head lookout. Springwood Ridge fire trail. Track down to near the Grotto. Return to cars. Numbers depend on cars. Please state whether a driver and number of seats available e.g. 1+3 OR passenger. Steep, slippery parts. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

29 Jan, Mon 9:35AM				Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	168m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Enjoy this cooler walk with its spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. We will walk from Watsons Bay to Camp Cove to view the landing place of Captain Phillip on 21 January 1788, then, if time, to South Head before setting off to Nielson Park. Please note that the beach and kiosk there are closed due to the construction work. We then take the stunning Hermitage Foreshore track to Rose Bay, where you can catch a bus or ferry home. Booking is essential, giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers, please. Some street and beach walking and a number of stairs in places. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

30 Jan, Tue 9:30AM				Carrington Falls Rim Walks (#300)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) Follow the Carrington Falls rim track to the top of Stevo's Track & return. A short drive to access Nellies Glen Carpark then walk to Missingham Lookout. After the walk there will be an opportunity to swim at Nellies Glen. As this walk has two parts walkers seeking a shorter walk can opt to do just the first leg. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Buderroo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028- 4S Limit: 12. View

31 Jan, Wed 9:00AM				Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	480m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting the walk via the Vale lookout and great views over the lower Grose River, then the Vale of Avoca trail to the Grose River. Follow the river upstream to swimming pools. The Paterson Hill off-track section begins from here, a steep climb to Paterson hill from the creek confluence. Look for log book near cairn. Enjoy view and return down spur to Cabbage Tree Creek, then follow creek to Grose River. Anyone wanting an easier walk can remain at the Grose River swimming pools and enjoy a swim. Return via The Wire Track, a short but steeper track that joins the fire trail to the parked cars. Hazards include unfenced cliff edges, slipery rocks, deep water swimming holes. Map: Kurrajong 90304N Limit: 20. View

31 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Spit to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from the Spit to Manly Wharf via Manly Scenic Walkway Track. Lovely harbour views. Steep sections, many steps, bush tracks with rough and uneven surfaces. Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

1 Feb, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Illawong to Sandy Point (#K310)
Grade:4/6		Length	20km		Southern Highlands Branch
Keith H.
This paddle will explore the Georges River & tributary creeks as they pass through the Georges River NP. From Illawong we head upstream passing under the Alfords Pt Bridge enjoying the NP bordering both banks of the river. We will break for lunch at one of the numerous beaches beside the Park’s picnic areas, before returning along the same course. En route we will have the chance to explore Mill Ck and a section of Salt Pan Ck. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Hazards: Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Location: Georges River Limit: 12. View

1 Feb, Thu				Wollangambe Two
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Limited numbers. Swim/float/walk/scramble down the gorge. Side forays into Serendipity and Whungee Wheengee Canyons. Must be able to swim well. Lilo/flotation device and helmet are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Wet suit recommended. About 10 km. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

2 Feb, Fri 1:10PM				Gorgeous by Day, Magical by night series : Horseshoe falls, Fairy Falls, Burgess Falls, Glow Worm Nook falls; Oakland Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) Leaders: Allan Porter and Philip Wright. Starting from Hazelbrook, we walk once during the day so as to familiarise with the route in day light. Then we have a break to have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glowworms. Chinese/Thai/Foodworks/Petrol Station available at Hazelbrook village. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright headlamp with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. The evening hike will be shortened to ensure we make the last train at 10:35 pm. Steep steps, tree roots, slippery sections. Limit: 8. View

2 Feb, Fri 9:00AM				World Wetlands Day Special
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
It is World Wetlands Day (the theme is "It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration"). We'll be looking at several sites on the Kurnell peninsula; the order depends on tides, but we shall cover Boat Harbour and Quibray Bay. Some walking, but also opportunities for those with long lenses to record the waders. Sandy tracks, some rock hopping. Location: Boat Harbour Limit: 12. View

3 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				The Cascades trail and Clover Hill trail
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard Y.
(Leader Changed) This is a trip with 2 sections and both are a waterfall lovers paradise with many falls and pools to explore and savour and if you dont mind the chilly water, a great place for a dip or two! I plan to go as far up these 2 watercourses as I can and in the process we will encounter a hellva lot of waterfalls. Rock scrambling/hopping. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Limit: 15. View

3 Feb, Sat				Wollangambe Seven
Grade:6/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
The next instalment of our Wollangambe exploration. Limited numbers. Park one car at GR 652 942 near Tessellate Hill access track and another one on Danes Way, Mount Irvine. Walk/swim/boulder/scramble down the gorge to the planned exit point at GR 646 967 (new to the leader). Climb towards Tessellate Hill, visit the Tessellated Pavements and the area around it, then walk back to the vehicles. Bring helmet (mandatory) and dry bags. Wet suit strongly recommended. Lilo optional. Must be able to swim well. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 8 km. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Wollangambe 89312S View

4 Feb, Sun 8:02AM				Darvall Park to Lane Cove NP
Grade:3/6		Length	24km	533m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(Updated Details) We start the walk at Darvall Park, Denistone. The walk will continue at Terrys Creek and then at Browns Waterhole to join the Great North Walk; finish at Lady Game Drive, Lane Cove NP. The walk will follow the creeks, Lane Cove River and will pass through remnants of shale blue gum forest. At Darvall Park the circumference of a massive blue gum is 6.5m. There are also turpentines & blackbutts. This valuable bush land provides a corridor for wildlife such as water dragons & rosellas. Hopefully, Anthony, a NPA member & volunteer bush worker, will join & enlighten us with his knowledge of Darvall Park. Slippery when wet. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: lane cove river park Limit: 20. View

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