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14 Nov, Wed 9:15AM				Lindfield to Forestville
		Length	13km	100m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Jill M.
Walk 2 Creeks Track and Lyre Bird Track. View

14 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Nangar NP
		Length	5km		Lachlan Valley Branch
Peter C.
Meet at 9am at Eugowra Rest Area. Easy, 5 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

14 Nov, Wed 6:00PM				NPA Environmental Book Club
					Sydney Branch
Anne D.
The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. As this is the last meeting for the year we plan on starting the meeting in the NPA office and then moving to the restaurant downstairs for dinner at 7pm. View

14 Nov, Wed 9:30AM				Rocks area
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
Ramble the area. Small hill. View

14 Nov, Wed				Save Kosci: Bundanoon Village to Tallong Memorial Park
		Length	24km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 12. A mix of waking beside the moderately-busy Penrose Road and on quieter gravel roads that run parallel to it. Lots of native forest and a more remote feel in the afternoon. A couple of coffee options at the village stores in Penrose and Wingello. Accommodation: to be advised. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

15 Nov, Thu 8:20AM				Bundeena
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	-1m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
From Bundeena south along the Coast Track, via The Balconies and crossing The Waterrun to Marley Head and returning along the Big Marley Fire Trail. Maybe some late whales. Walk map. Location: Royal NP View

15 Nov, Thu				Save Kosci: Tallong Memorial Park to Long Point on the Shoalhaven River
		Length	12km	450m	Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 13. 12 kilometres, descending 450 vertical metres. 8 fairly level kilometres on back roads to the Long Point car park. Then, saying a temporary farewell to the support cars, 3.5 km on NPWS walking track with dramatic views, down steeply to the Shoalhaven River to camp among the giant casuarinas and optionally have a swim. This section of the walk is carry-everthing. Despite the descent, this off-road route is the shortest way south for us from Tallong. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

15-16 Nov, Thu (07:30AM)-Fri (15:00PM)				Tallong-Long Pt-Bungonia
Grade:3/6		Length	23km	450m	Illawarra Branch
Sam G.
From Tallong via Long Point to overnight camp at the Shoalhaven River. Ascend Mt Ayers track and Green Track to Bungonia SRA. Note: In support of 'Save Kosci: Save the Kosciuszko National Park from wild horses and other feral animals'. Participants are asked to register or donate min. $12 at https://savekosci.org/ Location: Morton NP Map: Wingello 89284S, Caoura 89283N, and Bungonia 88282N Limit: 8. View

16 Nov, Fri				Capertee Creek Gorge and Mount Dawson
Grade:6/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at GR 420 250 and walk up Capertee Gorge all the way to the non-negotiable waterfall at GR 387 242, checking out an interesting short canyon and tunnel just before that point. Now, walk back a few hundred metres, climb out on the northern side and walk to Mount Dawson. From there, head east to a pass at GR 393 238 and come back down into the Capertee Creek Gorge. Keep under the cliff line this time, whilst making our way back. The first section is through private property; access has been arranged. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

16 Nov, Fri 8:21AM				Lindeman Pass to Gordon Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Leura Cascades. Linda Falls. Lindeman Pass to the base of Gordon Falls. Return the same way. Rough track. Mud. Slippery wet rocks. Rock scrambling. Short eroded section with some exposure. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

16 Nov, Fri				Save Kosci: Shoalhaven River to Bungonia NPWS campground
		Length	11km	450m	Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 14. 11 kilometres, ascending 450 vertical metres. The first 8 km are off-road – along the Shoalhaven (no track), then up the Mt Ayres track, then across the tops on the ‘Green track’ to the NPWS campground. Lunch and possibly a siesta at the campground. Then an afternoon walk of 3.5km to take the edge off the next day, which otherwise would be a long day. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

17 Nov, Sat 9:30AM				Four canals and a greenway
Grade:3/6		Length	40km		Sydney Branch
Rob & Jayne G.
Enjoy water views, riverside pathways, inner-city haunts & joints. Cycle Cooks River Canal, Lewisham, Haberfield, Lilyfield, Newtown return to Wolli Creek. Some traffic, but mostly cycle paths and quiet streets. Must be confident riding on the road. One big hill and some ups and downs. Bring water and sun cream. Can bring morning and afternoon tea, or plenty of places to purchase along the way. Lunch at Newtown. No helmet no-go. Finish between 3 – 4pm. View

17 Nov, Sat 10:00AM				Meadowbank to Sydney Olympic Park
Grade:1/6		Length	8.5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Meadowbank - Parramatta River - Sydney Olympic Park. Streets, parks, cycleways, ups and downs, lots of water views. Dropout point near Silverwater Bridge (5.5km). Coffee at Pierpoint Shops, ferry return to city. View

17 Nov, Sat				Save Kosci: Lookdown Road to Jacqua Road, Quialigo
		Length	23km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 15. Today is the first day of ‘big sky country’ walking. 22.5km, mostly level or uphill. Via the Lookdown Road (fairly quiet), Oallan Ford Road (busier, but reasonably wide verges, 4.4km) and then the quiet Lumley Road. Day’s end is the junction of Lumley Road and Jacqua Road. The support car(s) will then drive back to the NPWS Bungonia campground. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

18 Nov, Sun 10:30AM				Alexanders Hut Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
Meet at Nunnock Camp Ground. Cattleman's link track, off Packers Swamp Rd. Location: Tantawangalo Map: Glen Allen 87241S View

18 Nov, Sun				Bar Point Exploratory
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Sydney Branch
Roger T.
Bar Point is an isolated riverside settlement on the Hawkesbury River in Popran National Park. The proposed route of the Great River Walk runs through this settlement. The route options have never been fully explored due to the remoteness of the area. So this walk is designed to fill in the gaps in our knowledge and explore the area, particularly a possible link between Bar Point and Big Jim Point. It will be an adventure. Location: Popran NP Map: Cowan 91304N and Gunderman 91313S Limit: 15. View

18 Nov, Sun 8:00AM				Clyde Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Follow Clyde River along Deadmans Gulch Road upstream from Yadboro into the Clyde Gorge for a sausage-sizzle lunch and real billy tea near a quiet bend in the river. There is a great swimming hole if it is hot. Return by the same route. Four river crossings. BYO bread and cup. Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 10. View

18 Nov, Sun 8:00AM				Garigal NP to Morgan Rd
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
Explorative walk with plant ID and weeding at end of track. Please bring gloves. Allow 3.5 hours. View

18 Nov, Sun 9:00AM				Kiama Coast Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	24km		Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Minnamurra to Gerrigong. Jointly led by Geoffrey Lee and Ping Xie. A stunning 24 km pathway accompanying our sparkling coastline. The spectacular walk begins at Minnamurra and wanders past headlands, rivers, beaches, Kiama town centre up to Blowhole Point then on towards the Little Blowhole passing more beaches and bays before winding up at Werri Beach. The last 6 km between Loves Bay and Werri Beach is particularly blessed with its own rugged and untouched natural beauty. Keep an eye out for whales,  sea eagles and hawks. https://kiama.com.au/kiama-coast-walk Slippery sections. Limit: 12. View

18 Nov, Sun 9:38AM				Minnamurra to Kiama
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Jointly led by Graham Burgess and Esther Chow. This walk is in conjunction with the 24 km walk led by Geoffrey and Ping. We start together but finish at Kiama while the energized group continues to Gerrigong. We start from  Minnamurra to Blow Hole Point and it takes  about 3 hours. We'll pass Jones Beach, Cathedral Rocks, Bombo Beach and KiamaHarbour on our way to the famous blowhole. Other attractions include the Boneyard and the Spring Creek Wetlands. Near the blowhole is the 1881-built Pilot’s Cottage Museum and the heritage-listed Kiama Lighthouse. The trail also takes us past the Kiama Golf Club, which charms with panoramic views, a restaurant and an 18-hole course. No need to contact leaders. Slippery sections. Location: Kiama Coast View

18 Nov, Sun				Save Kosci: Jacqua Road to Tarago
		Length	26km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 16. The second day of ‘big sky country’ to reach Tarago. Though the walking is mostly flat, even a little elevation gives pleasant views left and right, including views to the distant Budawangs and Mt Palerang. Pass the dry lake bed called ‘The Morass’, one of the Bathurst Lake group. For most of the day, on Lumley Road, traffic is limited to about 1 vehicle every 20 minutes. A long day at 25.6 km but the terrain makes it easy to get into a good pace. Overnight at The Loaded Dog, Tarago, an old country pub full of character. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

18 Nov, Sun 9:30AM				Waterways of the Illawarra 5: Fairy Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Follow Fairy Creek (when we can see it) from the lagoon through central areas of Wollongong to the slopes of Mt Keira. Some hazards created by concrete and gabion modifications and dumping. Map: Wollongong 90292S Limit: 15. View

19 Nov, Mon 8:50AM				Linden to Woodford
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Updated Details) Kings Cave, Paradise Pool then up to Woodford Station. Track is rough in places. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba 89301S and Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

19 Nov, Mon				Save Kosci: Tarago to Merigan Homestead
		Length	19km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 17. At 18.8km a shorter day, with the highlight being a catered afternon tea at historic Merigan Homestead. We vary 3km from the most direct route, in order to avoid extended narrow verges on the Tarago-Bungendore Rd. Instead the route follows the Braidwood Road for 8.4km (less busy than the Kings Hwy and better verges), then takes the quieter Mt Fairy Road, initially sealed but later gravel, for a 7.6km wander though a varied rural landscape with pleasant views. Arriving at Merigan Homestead, around 2:30pm, we meet a bunch of local walkers for afternoon tea & a short talk on the station’s history by the owner Tim de Mestre. Then join the local walkers for 2.7km on farm road through an avenue of deciduous trees to the Merigan boundary, with a good viewpoint on the way. Return the 2.7km to the homestead in the support car(s). Overnight at the homestead, either very comfortable accommodation in the renovated ‘Maids quarters’ indoors, or camping. Dinner is roast local lamb and salads at $15.50 a head. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

19 Nov, Mon 9:20AM				Wombat walk
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	190m	Sydney Branch
Theo H.
(Cancelled) Glenbrook. Walk from the station to Station Rd, where the track will start. Follow the track to Duck hole,then following the creek to the next crossing, a bit of looking for the right spot. Following the creek there is no track but it is reasonable level and and not to difficult. Next crossing the creek to arrive at a nice beach where we will have lunch and time for a swim. Leaving we will have a small climb between narrow rocks. There are 3 beaches on the walk. Easy pace, no hurry. Limit: 8. View

20 Nov, Tue 10:13AM				Lake Macquarie
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H.
Walk to Toronto beside the lake, fire trails, & bush tracks, some rough tracks, reserves, streets, short steep sections & steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Fassifern Station. View

20 Nov, Tue 9:51AM				Long Reef
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk along rock platform to lookout (low tide). Finish at Dee Why or Collaroy (to be decided on the day). Bus return to city. View

20 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Macquarie Pass – Cascade Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	700m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Circuit walk on various tracks. Limit: 20. View

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

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