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14 Aug, Tue 9:30AM Gerringong Falls
Grade:3/6 Length 17km  630m Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longBudderoo Track to Gerringong Falls. The walk follows the Budderoo Fire trail for 6kms to a locked gate on the right. Through the gate is a relatively unused fire trail which deteriorates to a single track leading to Gerringong Creek. Follow the creek along to the falls. Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Budderoo NP
Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

14 Aug, Tue 10:22AM Greystanes to Central Gardens
Grade:1/6 Length 7km 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.Greystanes - Viaduct - Lower Prospect Canal Park - Central Gardens. Walk along streets, cycleways, parks, ups & downs, historic viaduct, nice bush. Time to explore the impressive Central Gardens. Bus to Parramatta, train to city. View

15 Aug, Wed 10:19AM Cabarita Wharf to Concord
Length 4km 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 Cabarita Wharf to Concord. View

15 Aug, Wed 9:00AM Giriwa Bagan Walking Trail, Burrill Lake
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
Barry T.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLed by Barry & Penny Tomkinson. New cultural walk on shores of Burrill Lake. 4 kms with new interpretive signs. Hopefully to be led by NPWS Ranger.
Map: Tabourie 89272S View

15 Aug, Wed 6:00PM NPA Environmental Book Club
Sydney Branch
Anne D.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.For this meeting we will be turning to a classic of environmental writing: A Sand Country Almanac: and Sketches Here and There by Aldo Leopold, first published 1949, there have been various editions published since then including an Ebook. Leopold gives us a charming observation of change over time. His foreword starts - ‘There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot. These essays are the delights and dilemmas of one who cannot’. At our meeting we would like to reflect on Leopold’s writing and consider how we as conservationists accept change over time or should we be trying to direct it? View

15 Aug, Wed 9:00AM Sublime Clifftop walking
Grade:2/6 Length 12km  100m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
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.Delightful clifftop walking as the flowers begin to bloom.
Location: Illawarrra Escarpment SCA Limit: 12. View

16 Aug, Thu 9:09AM Edgecliff to Circular Quay
Grade:3/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Through Rushcutters Bay then up the first of many steps to Kings Cross. On to Bears Park, past the Koi Pond and Elizabeth Bay House, through Embarkation Park then on to Circular Quay through the Botanical Gardens. Many steps throughout the day - both up and down. View

16 Aug, Thu 6:00PM History of Sydney’s Rivers
Branch
Janine K.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Sydney has some beautiful rivers – the Nepean-Hawkesbury, the Parramatta, the Lane Cove, the Georges, the Cooks River. The first peoples of the Sydney region were dependent on these rivers ecosystems. With the growth of Sydney since 1788 many of these rivers have been seriously polluted and degraded from farming, industry, land reclamation, urbanisation and mining. Learn about the history of Sydney’s rivers and why many continue to call for their protection and restoration. View

17 Aug, Fri 5:30PM 2018 Allan Sefton Memorial Lecture
Branch
General Community Event
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Guest speaker: Kate Smolski Talk title: Paradise Lost: The Erosion of NSW Environmental Laws, NSW 2011-2018 The lecture will discuss wider trends and include NSW case studies and on how nature and science became collateral damage in the culture wars. The guest speaker for this year's lecture, Kate Smolski, is the CEO of Nature Conservation Council of NSW and also a professional environmental advocate with over fifteen years of experience in grassroots organizing, campaign strategy, media relations, policy and lobbying. RSVP by registering for a ticket to this event before 13th August 2018! For the guest speaker biography, talk abstract and more information, visit the webpage. View

17 Aug, Fri 9:00AM Devines Hill and Finchs Line Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 9.9km  550m Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA great walk at a comfortable pace with a mixture of historic remnants of the Old Great North Rd, and some beautiful views over the Hawkesbury River and other valleys. Most of this walk follows parts of the convict built road, and a number of information signs along the way give a good insight into the construction and history of the road, making the walk more interesting. Wildflowers and sandstone bushland along Finchs Line track. The last section of the walk, along Wisemans Ferry Rd, has some great views of the cliffs above. The historic Thomas James bridge, just before the end of the walk, is the oldest in-use bridge on mainland Australia. (Bookings essential please email or text to register) http://wild.tl/dhaflc Historic road and bush tracks, steep in places, carry sufficient water.
Location: Yengo NP View

17 Aug, Fri Woolpack Gap, Alcatraz and Liberty Gully
Grade:6/6 Length 12km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longNumbers are strictly limited. Park at GR 342 178 on Wolgan Road. Walk north west, then north, then north east to enter Woolpack Gap. Next, walk around Woolpack Rock and climb the Watch Tower Spur to the west of it. Follow it north west all the way to about GR 332 204, then walk west to the escarpment and descend into Liberty Gully. Visit Liberty Chamber before proceeding to climb the Alcatraz. From here, use Alcatraz Pass to get back to the cars. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

18 Aug, Sat Airly Turret and the Clifftops to the East
Grade:5/6 Length 6km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFind out why this area, part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Leave one vehicle at Airly Mountain and drive to Airly Gap. Climb towards Airly Turret, approaching it from the west, then explore the turret and its slots. Continue east through dissected terrain of pagodas and ravines until we join the road which will take us down to the first car. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

18-19 Aug, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (14:00PM) Hawkesbury River
Grade:3/6 Length 14km Sydney Branch
Kris M.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Paddling from Mooney Mooney up the Hawkesbury River to camp overnight at Marramarra. Partly open waters. Camping gear, food and drinking water to be carried in kayak. PFDs compulsory. Own kayak and some experience required. Limit: 8. View

18 Aug, Sat Kellys Creek Valley, Glenorie
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  150m Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longNeich Road - Fire Trail - Wild Flower Ridge - Kellys Creek Valley - Mini Blue Gum Forest - Neich Road. This should be a very good wild flower walk and there is a nice stand of Blue Gums in Kellys Creek valley. Fire trail, track, off-track with mild scrub, minor scrambling.
Map: Wilberforce 90301N Limit: 12. View

18 Aug, Sat 8:22AM Taren Point to Cronulla
Grade:2/6 Length 7.6km  60m 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.Along Bate, Woolooware Bays, Georges River, Shell Point and Taren Point Shorebird Reserve. Map of walk. Good paths and parks.
Location: The Shire View

18 Aug, Sat 9:00AM Uloola Ridge
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  400m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
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)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Nice loop walk utilising public transport. This time of the year the flowers will be starting to appear. Enjoy the cool crisp walking along a delightful ridge top.
Location: Royal NP
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15. View

19 Aug, Sun 9:00AM Harbour Circle Walk Part 1
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  200m 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.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.This is Part 1 of a 60 km, four-day walk, circling Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Harbour and Gladesville Bridges as its eastern and western points. This walk is co-led by Geoffrey Lee, Sheila Walker and Esther Chow. This is a magnificent walk focusing on the Harbour itself – the expanse of water, the bridges, islands, urban bushland and city skyline. The route winds along parts of the foreshore, into bays and on to headlands, through bush, along historic streets and over grand bridges. Part 1 starts from Circular Quay and finishes at Greenwich Wharf. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Some slippery sections.
Location: Sydney Harbour
Map: Walking Coastal Sydney Limit: 12. View

19 Aug, Sun 3:30PM Rocks and Trees book launch
Branch
General Community Event
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Please join us for the launch of John Martyn's latest book, Rocks and Trees. Rocks and Trees is the perfect way to learn about the geology that underpins the landscape and diverse flora of the Sydney region. The book journeys from the Illawarra along the coast to Newcastle and inland to the Greater Blue Mountains, staying within the framework created by the massive sandstones and conglomerates of the Triassic Narrabeen Group. STEP Inc. event. View

19 Aug, Sun Seven Mile Beach NP
Grade:2/6 Length 14km  50m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Updated Details) We will walk the dual sand track circuit - a pleasant bush and beach experience. Low tide so the beach return section should be easy going.
Location: Seven Mile Beach NP
Map: Gerroa 90282N Limit: 15. View

19 Aug, Sun 6:30AM The Castle
Grade:5/6 Length 17km Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLed by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ascend via Kaliana Ridge, follow track west around base and ascend to Castle Saddle. Final climb to top, rope assisted. Traverse to eastern end for views over Byangee for lunch. Agility and a head for heights essential. Return via Meakins Pass.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Corang 89273N View

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