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27 Jul, Fri 9:30AM Tour Government House – Botanical Gardens – Calyx
Grade:2/6 Length 6km 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.Walk to Government House for 10:30am tour (45 mins) of Government House. Lunch at the Calyx. Note: Limit of 20 on tour. Please contact leaders between 10/7/2018 and 26/7/2018 to book, as a list of attendees is required to be provided prior to entry, including your NPA Membership Number. Limit: 20. View

27 Jul, Fri 9:00AM Wattamolla
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  15m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | 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.A short photographic walk now to take place in Royal NP due to lack of birdlife at Bellambi Lagoon. Delightful opportunities for photography. Limit: 15. View

28 Jul, Sat 8:00AM Carlons Circuit
Grade:4/6 Length 17km  700m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCarlons Farm - Black Horse Ridge - Knights Deck - Coxs River - Breakfast Creek - Carlons Creek. This is one of the classic track circuit walks in the Blue Mountains, taking in views of the picturesque Wild Dog Mountains, Coxs River and Breakfast Creek to name a few.Depending on the pace of the group we can opt for a few extra kms by checking out Warrigal Gap and Mobbs Swamp. Steep track in places.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Jenolan 89303N Limit: 15. View

29 Jul, Sun Bargo River Gorge
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  200m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA walk exploring Bargo River Gorge and surrounds. Come and have a look why the NPA think it’s an area worthy of more protection. Creek crossings and slippery sections.
Map: Picton 90294S Limit: 12. View

29 Jul, Sun 9:00AM Tabourie/Termeil forest & foreshore frolic
Grade:3/6 Length 12km Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark at Tabourie, follow the lakeside track and River Road before crossing the highway into Termeil State forest. Stroll along forest tracks and Lemon tree Road to rejoin the hwy. Cross into Blackbutt Road which is followed to Stokes Island. Using various beach accesses, alternate between beach and behind the dunes to return to cars.
Map: Tabourie 89272S View

30 Jul, Mon 9:05AM Blaxland to Emu Plains
Grade:3/6 Length 16km  220m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Note the later train. Mount Sion, Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge, Marges Lookout, Lapstone Creek railway culvert and bridge. Some rough tracks.
Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

30 Jul, Mon The Ravine South of Point Hatteras and more
Grade:5/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk on the fire trail and visit Mine in the Sky. Continue to Spot Height 1031m, then descend into the gorge to the east. Explore the gorge, eventually linking with Genowlan Mountain Trail at about GR 256 330. Next, visit The Grotto and Ladders Defile, before walking back to the vehicle. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

31 Jul, Tue 9:30AM Mt Gibraltar NR
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  600m Southern Highlands Branch
7871
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longMt Gibraltar is the highest point between Sydney and Canberra. It also has some heritage listed Trachyte quarries. Walking tracks provide access to these sites as well as providing lookouts where on a clear day Sydney can be seen. Rough and steep tracks, slippery rocks, fallen trees and unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Mt Gibralter NR
Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

31 Jul, Tue 9:15AM Royal NP
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Circular walk via Savilles Creek & Temptation Creek Tracks, Bungoona Lookout & return to Loftus Station. Moderate pace. Rough, rocky & loose surfaces, steep climbs & descents on bush tracks, firetrails. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

31 Jul, Tue 9:00AM Tianjara Plateau mountain bike
Grade:4/6 Length 29km Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Cycle | A cycling tripLed by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Park at Mt Bushwalker car park, ride north along Tianjara fire trail. Short walk to lookout for morning tea. Then on to lunch on Kangaroo Hill (views, war history and magic overhang). On return trip we visit another lookout, then the “Ravines”. The fire trail is extremely steep in places, following repairs to the road and installation of drainage humps, and bikes will need to be pushed up these! Walks are confined to well-trod routes to avoid risk from UXO’s.
Map: Tianjara 89271S View

31 Jul, Tue 11:07AM Wyrrabalong National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 7km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
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.Walk from Bateau Bay via Coast Track, Crackneck Point and Wyrrabalong Lookout to Forresters Beach. Climbs, views, wildflowers, firm sand. Bus return to Gosford, train return to city. View

1 Aug, Wed 9:30AM Cremorne Point to Mosman
Length 3km Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Level ramble Cremorne Point to Mosman. View

2 Aug, Thu 6:00PM Dam the River – Damn the Planet?
Branch
Janine K.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Why has the building of dams provoked so much protest, not only in Australia, but around the world? Examine some controversial dams that some believe have solved problems; but others say have left a trail of environmental destruction. Why does the myth persist that humans can tame wild rivers? Or even that humans have the right to do so? What are the consequences of big dams at a time of climate crisis? View

2 Aug, Thu 9:45AM Kingsford to Botany Bay
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.Kingsford - Daceyville - Pagewood - Botany - Botany Bay. See the mosaic honouring Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, after whom the suburb is named. Mostly flat suburban walking, crossing several parks. A few steps. Great views of Kingsford Smith Airport and Port Botany from the Penrhyn Estuary Lookout. Bus return to city after coffee at Croquembouche, Botany. View

2 Aug, Thu 9:30AM Milton rainforest walk
Grade:2/6 Length 2km Milton Branch
Sheila B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longVery short but interesting walk through a remnant of old rainforest. Coffee at Milk Haus out along Croobyar Road, Milton on return.
Map: Milton 89272N View

2 Aug, Thu 10:00AM Minto
Length 3km  5m Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFamily | A trip that is planned to cater for children and their parents.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Not far, not fast. An easy stroll through sandstone woodland to the Georges River. A little visited section of the river, with interesting trees and shrubs. Identify a Geebung, and hear about the Geebung Polo Club. Short steep section. Prickly bushes, bunyips.
Location: Georges River NP
Map: Campbelltown 90291N Limit: 20. View

3 Aug, Fri 9:35AM Six Foot Track
Grade:2/6 Length 13km  600m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) Part of the Six Foot Track from Megalong Road to Bowtells Swing Bridge on Coxs River. Bring a torch just in case.
Map: Hampton 89304S Limit: 15. View

4 Aug, Sat 8:30AM Meryla Pass
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  350m Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) Walk from Meryla Road down Meryla Pass (an old access road linking Moss Vale and Kangaroo Valley) stopping at Griffins Farm and on to Yarrunga Creek and return. Good views of forests and gorges towards Kangaroo Valley.  
Location: Morton NP Limit: 16. View

4 Aug, Sat 1:00PM Mount Bushwalker
Grade:2/6 Length 8km Milton Branch
Fiona S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFrom Bushwalker car park walk to Mt Bushwalker possibly exploring Gaolhouse Pass enroute. Some of the best views in the Budawangs, and no hills to climb!
Location: Morton NP
Map: Tianjara 89271S View

4 Aug, Sat 9:19AM The Ponds Walk
Grade:2/6 Length 8.5km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
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.Carlingford - Rydalmere. Walk along streets, parks, reserves, tracks, bush, ups & downs, steps. May be muddy / slippery after rain. Coffee at Rydalmere, bus to city. View

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