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16 Dec, Sun 8:30AM Illawarra Escarpment
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  300m Illawarra Branch
Jennifer M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Walk around Mount Kembla points of interest including the Miners Memorial Pathway, Old Kembla mine site, Windy Gully, ring track and more. One steep off track section. Rain forest and coastal views.
Location: Mount Kembla- Wollongong Limit: 16. View

17 Dec, Mon 9:35AM Govetts Leap
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  450m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Popes Glen to Govetts Leap Lookout, and descend to base of the falls. Return to station via Govetts Leap Road. Some wet rocks could be slippery. Steep climb up from falls with lots of steps.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

18 Dec, Tue 10:24AM Church Point and Scotland Island
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.After morning tea and exploring Church Point heritage, catch the 11:30am ferry to the “Tennis Court” Wharf on Scotland Island ETA 11:40am (additional return fares of $15.00 Adult / $8.50 Concession apply). Ramble around Scotland Island and lunch before returning by ferry and buses to the city. View

18 Dec, Tue 9:18AM Macquarie Park to Turramurra
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk via Browns Water Hole, Lane Cove River, then to Sth Turramurra, Sheldon Forest to Turramurra Station. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, climbs, steps, creek crossings, fire trails, bushtracks, streets. View

18 Dec, Tue 9:00AM Mountain-mike ride west of Berrara
Grade:3/6 Length 40km Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Cycle | A cycling tripSwim | A trip that involves swimmingCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.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. Plan on a swim if hot ...
Map: Tianjara 89271S and Sussex Inlet 90274S View

19 Dec, Wed Birrabang Canyon
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  400m Sydney Branch
Graham C.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Birrabang Canyon/Grose Valley Lookout. A very pretty canyon with lots of crayfish. No abseils but wet feet guaranteed. Volleys/sneakers recommended. Gaiters useful. Mostly off-track with some scrambling and a short ledge sidle where you wet everything if you fall in. A magnificent lunch spot with superb views into the Grose Valley. A steep scrambly descent into the canyon, slippery rocks and some jump downs but generally nothing too dramatic. A steepish climb out.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 8. View

19 Dec, Wed 9:00AM Conjola – Narrawallee Wander
Grade:2/6 Length 8km Milton Branch
Barry T.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark cars at end of road at Conjola Beach. Walk along beaches, headlands and forest tracks towards Narrawallee inlet and return.
Map: Milton 89272N View

20 Dec, Thu 10:00AM Coogee – Bronte – Bondi Beach
Grade:2/6 Length 7km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Summer walk enjoying the eastern beaches of Sydney. Some steps up and down. Bus return to city. View

21 Dec, Fri 5:30PM Bushwalk, Picnic dinner and X’mas Lights
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  200m Sydney Branch
James M.
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Changed Transport Details) This event is weather dependant. Contact leader if in doubt. Walk from Sutherland Station to Burnum Burnum Sactuary where we shall explore lookouts, overhangs and a cave before picnic dinner by the Woronora River. After dinner, we'll walk to Bonnet Bay to see the Xmas lights. Return home by walking to Jannali Station. Jointly led by James Moule and Esther Chow. No need to contact leader but email RSVP is appreciated. Slippery sections. Steep parts, some rock scrambling. Be prepared for a late night as it won't get dark until 9pm.
Location: Sutherland View

21 Dec, Fri 8:58AM Florabella to Magdala
Grade:4/6 Length 13km  500m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) Florabella Pass up to Greens Rd. Make way down, and then up to Farm Rd. At Batman Park make way down to Magdala Creek. Then up through Fairy Dell to Springwood. Some rough steep sections. Some off-track. Creek crossings.
Location: Warrimoo
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

21 Dec, Fri 9:41AM Mount Piddington
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  250m Southern Sydney Branch
Sheila W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.From Mt Piddington, many attractive tracks lead to the Fairy Bower, Coxs Leap, Ferrous Cave and Boronia Point. A picturesque upper cliff walk with views of the Kanibla Valley from Hornes Point takes in the Witches Glen. There are some short steep sections which may be slippery if wet.
Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

22 Dec, Sat 10:12AM Coogee – Maroubra
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Streets, paths, ups & downs. Swim. Bus return to city from Maroubra. View

25 Dec, Tue 12:26PM Xmas for Orphans
Grade:1/6 Length 4km  50m Sydney Branch
James M.
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.All alone on Xmas day? Join James, Jung, Ping, Justine and Esther for a picnic followed by a short walk. If you are not alone, join us anyway. Bring food, fruits and drinks to share. Talk about our experiences, the walks we did and our expectations. Enjoy friends. Be merry and free.
Location: Barangaroo View

26 Dec, Wed - 2 Jan, Wed Mount Kosciuszko
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  600m Sydney Branch
Esther
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.(Nearly fully booked) Haven't sorted out your post Christmas holidays yet? Join us at Mount Kosciuszko from 26 December to 2 January. This is in conjunction with my other post, except this group will be staying at a Ski Lodge at  Perisher Valley. Both groups will be doing the same walks. Walks range from 10km to 20km and will be lead by Sheila Walker. Only RSVP if you can commit because pre-payment is required once confirmed and it is not refundable. The cost of accommodation will be $224 per person for the 7 nights. Please provide your full name and if you will be driving. If so, how many passengers can you take. Bring all food and linen. Share cooking is encouraged. Cleaning the lodge afterwards is essential. We must leave the lodge in the same condition we find it. Strong wind, rain, snow patches, slippery sections.
Location: Kosciuszko NP
Map: Kosciuszko Alpine Area - Spatial Vision Limit: 8. View

26-31 Dec, Wed (09:01AM)-Mon (16:00PM) The Snowys in summer
Grade:4/6 Length 70km  1,200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.An interesting walk that takes in many huts and highlights of the Kosciuszko region. From our starting point at Mt Selwyn we travel via the following huts 4 Mile Dam, Broken Dam, Brooks, Mackeys, O'Keefes, Derschkos and Round Mountain. Camping near many of these as they offer shelter when the weather turns foul and good flat campsites. The highlight of the trip is climbing Mt Jagungal from Okeefes Hut, but the various frost hollow plains and what are usually spectacular floral displays are also worth coming along for! Contact leader for more details. Off-track walking in parts.
Location: Kosciuszko NP
Map: Jagungal 85251S, Old Adaminaby 86254N, Toolong Range 85251N, and Cabramurra 85262S Limit: 15. Best Walk: Mt Jagungal View

27 Dec, Thu 10:23AM Newport – Bilgola – Avalon
Grade:2/6 Length 4km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicSwim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Steps, ups and downs, streets, paths, a couple of steep climbs and descents, but we will take it slowly to enjoy the views from a number of scenic lookouts. Long lunch and swim at Avalon Rock Pool, then bus return to city / Manly. Coffee somewhere. View

28 Dec, Fri 7:45AM Faulconbridge Ridge to Grose River
Grade:4/6 Length 15km  650m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) Along Faulconbridge Ridge and down to Grose River. Return same way. MTB riders on trail. Some rough steep sections. Some rock scrambling.
Location: Faulconbridge
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

29 Dec, Sat 9:30AM Rockdale – Ramsgate
Grade:1/6 Length 7km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Easy level walk with water and canal views. Bus return from Ramsgate. View

29 Dec, Sat 9:00AM The Woronora
Grade:2/6 Length 5km  200m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.A lazy half day walk and scramble along the Wononora River in Engadine to photograph, swim and see a delightful bush corridor. Limit: 10. View

30 Dec, Sun Gerroa & Seven Mile Beach NP
Grade:2/6 Length 13km  50m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longMy annual holiday season walk on the rock platform, beach and bush tracks of the southern Illawarra. A nice place to be on a summer day. Some may swim after the walk.
Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 15. View

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