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29 May, Tue 6:00PM 50th Anniversary Dinner Saving Wilderness
Branch
Janine K.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Colong Foundation for Wilderness 50th Anniversary Dinner Event. Join this important 50th anniversary celebration of the Colong Foundation for Wilderness that was formed in 1968 to save the Colong Caves, in the southern Blue Mountains from mining. Guest speaker Professor Bob Carr - one of NSW’s finest parliamentary advocates for the environment. View

29 May, Tue 8:45AM Dangar Island Circumnavigation
Grade:2/6 Length 4km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | 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.Train to Hawkesbury River then ferry to the island. Stunning 360 degree views of the river, adjacent islands and bridges. Ferry and train return to city. Footpaths, tracks and beach. No cars on the island. Click here for map. View

29 May, Tue 9:30AM Lake Alexandra to 40′ Falls
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Geoff A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLake Alexandra to 40' Falls. The track follows the Nattai River from the lake to Nattai Creek where the track to the falls leaves the main track and follows the Nattai Creek Track to the falls. It is possible to climb around behind the falls for a sheltered spot in hot weather. Return by the Boxvale Track. Rough track, slippery rocks, creek crossing and steep steps.
Location: Mt Alexander NR
Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

29 May, Tue 10:00AM Marley Beach
Grade:3/6 Length 12km Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Coastal walk to Marley Beach and return. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Steep sections, tracks (some uneven and rocky, possible slippery surfaces), steps on ascent and descent, fire trails, moderate pace.
Location: Royal NP Best Walk: Otford to Bundeena View

30 May, Wed 9:13AM Belrose to Narrabeen
Grade:3/6 Length 16km Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk via Deep Creek, mainly downhill with varied flora. Fire trails, eroded bush tracks, waterfalls and creek crossings. View

30 May, Wed Blackheath
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  250m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Circular route following roads and tracks visiting Porters Pass, Colliers Causeway, Centennial Glen/Pass with side trip to Fort Rock and climbers wall prior to finishing on steep road ascent to station. Cliff edges, slippery conditions.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Katoomba 89301S View

30 May, Wed 9:00AM Narrawallee Circuit
Grade:1/6 Length 7km Milton Branch
Sheila B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFrom Narrawallee Beach North walk along beach and up the bush walk, around to Bannisters Head and Jones Beach. Coffee at Tallwood Ave afterwards. greatsouthcoastwalk.net View

31 May, Thu 12:00PM Patonga to Umina
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  350m Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Zenia P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Updated Details) Walk up Patonga hill with views of Lion Island, Palm Beach, Wagstaff. Down fire trail to Pearl Beach and around headland to Umina. View

31 May, Thu 6:00PM Sydney’s Marine Conservationist: David G. Stead
Branch
Janine K.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.NPA/WEA Event. David G. Stead (1877-1957) was not only one of Australia’s most significant conservationists but a visionary marine conservationist. Learn how his marine legacy continues today. View

1 Jun, Fri 9:55AM Coxs Road
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  400m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked) Coxs Road to Hartley Vale. Return by Lockyers Road.
Location: Mt York
Map: Hartley 89304N Limit: 15. View

2 Jun, Sat Blaxland to Faulconbridge
Grade:3/6 Length 18km  250m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.From Blaxland Station follow Pippas Pass to Florabella Pass and then descend 120m to cross Glenbrook Creek. Ascend 140m and follow faint track to Kings Link Track, visiting Lost World and Bunyan Lookouts. Descend to cross Glenbrook Creek again and follow Glenbrook and Sassafras Creeks gradually ascending on good tracks to Faulconbridge.
Location: Blue Mountains NP View

2 Jun, Sat 12:00PM Duffys Forest
Grade:3/6 Sydney Branch
Conny H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk to 'Moon Rock' Aboriginal carvings and through endangered Duffys Forest Ecological Community. View

2 Jun, Sat Neubecks Spur and Hermit Spur
Grade:5/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFind out why Ben Bullen State Forest, part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Park the vehicles at GR 263 090. Walk SW and explore Neubecks Spur and then Hermit Spur. This walk has both the spectacular pagoda landscapes and fascinating historical elements in it. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Ben Bullen SF
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

2 Jun, Sat 9:56AM Rhodes Circuit
Grade:1/6 Length 6km 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.Walk from Homebush Bay to Brays Bay. Streets, parks, cycleway, lots of water views, Kokoda Track. Train return to city. View

3 Jun, Sun 11:08AM Engadine crcuit walk
Grade:3/6 Length 7km  300m Sydney Branch
Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.We start from Engadine with a fairly steep descend, then we walk along the Woronora River until we climb a steep ascend to Lucas Heights.  We will return to Engadine along the river. Tracks are not obvious and some scrambling is involved, but it's easy paced. Pristine river, fantastic view and spectacular flora. If you are lucky, you may see an owl. Bring drinks and lunch/snack. River crossings, slippery sections, rock scrambling, moderate rain forecasted.
Location: Heathcote NP
Map: Heathcote Limit: 5. View

3 Jun, Sun 8:00AM Gaolhouse Pass, Claydons Creek & beyond
Grade:4/6 Length 18km Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLed by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Bushwalker car park follow track to Gaolhouse Pass and descend on the old horse track through lower pass, then follow the creek downstream to Claydons Creek, and possibly on to the Clyde River junction for lunch. Return uphill all the way on same route.
Map: Tianjara 89271S Limit: 10. View

4 Jun, Mon 9:00AM Kamay Botany Bay Inspection, Stage 1
Grade:2/6 Length 5km  70m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.An inspection walk of the Kurnell Precinct of Kamay Botany Bay National Park in preparation for the Branch submission on the new draft plan of management. Part of a series of three NPA field trips to different parts of the park to help inform people interested in writing and submissions for the new Kamay-Botany Bay NP DPOM. That will include the Captain Cook Memorial site, the new captain's pick by ScoMo for the "Colossus of Cook", Alpha and the site for the new visitor centre, museum, etc and then up to Yena via Inscription Point and the Leap and also through to the whale watching centre.
Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP Limit: 12. View

4 Jun, Mon 9:12AM Overcliff and Undercliff
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  320m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk to Conservation Hut. Then down stairs to Overcliff Walk. Visit Den Fenella Lookout. Follow Undercliff Walk to Wentworth Falls and Round Walk.
Location: Wentworth Falls
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

5 Jun, Tue 9:00AM Basin View to Huskisson ride (Road/Mtn)
Grade:2/6 Length 40km Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Cycle | A cycling tripSwim | A trip that involves swimmingLed by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Basin View boat ramp, mainly on cycleway to St Georges Basin, along foreshore track to Sanctuary Pt Cycleway again to Huskisson. Return on cycleways and roads. Swim possible if hot.
Map: Shoalhaven Cycleways View

5 Jun, Tue 9:20AM Blue Mountains NP at Glenbrook
Grade:3/6 Length 14km Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Jim W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk via roadways, bush tracks to Euroka Clearing Campground, then a circuit walk before returning to Glenbrook Station. Carry morning tea, lunch and water for a full day walk. Steep climbs, many steps, rough tracks, moderate pace.
Location: Blue Mountains NP View

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