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29 Jun, Fri 9:30AM				Macquarie Park to Thornleigh
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Follows the Great North Walk through the Lane Cove Valley, from De Burghs Bridge to Thornleigh. Creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove NP Map: Parramatta and Hornsby 91304S Limit: 15. View

30 Jun - 1 Jul, Sat-Sun				IESCA – Mt Keira
Grade:3/6					Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Fully Booked) Join us for one or more of the special events associated with the NPA NSW State Council meeting being hosted in the Illawarra at Mt Keira Scout Camp. Saturday afternoon 30th – NPA members are invited to attend a 1 hour presentation on the Upland Swamps of the Sydney Region by renowned local expert, author and NPA member Ann Young. A great chance to learn about what we all see at Maddens Plains each time we drive to or from Sydney. Sunday morning 1st – choice of walks with complimentary morning tea. Guided tree tour - Enjoy an easy guided walk to learn about the rainforest trees of the Illawarra Escarpment with local expert, author & NPA member, Leon Fuller followed by morning tea. 1km, Grade 1 Mt Keira ascent - Mt Keira Scout Camp to Mt Keira summit and return via Dave Walsh and Mt Keira Ring Tracks. Moring tea along the way. 4km, Grade 3. Mt Keira Summit Park nature walk - Join for morning tea then take a stroll around the nature trail at the Summit Park. 1km, Grade 1. Bookings required for each event. Numbers limited. Map: Wollongong 90292S View

30 Jun, Sat 10:04AM				Lake Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Slow pace. Walk through the streets then Bushwalk around Lake Parramatta. Bus return to Parramatta, Train return to City. Lead by Dianne Edmonds & Ailsa Cree. Ups and downs, steps, creek crossing. Location: Lake Parramatta Reserve View

30 Jun, Sat 10:00AM				Pigeon House
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
This walk caters especially for those who have always wanted to see the magnificent views from the top of Pigeon House but have never done so. The pace will be measured and Fiona will provide all the encouragement you need to get to the top for lunch. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N View

30 Jun, Sat				Wentworth Falls to Katoomba
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Follow paths and road to Conservation Hut. Descend and cross Lillan Bridge. Follow tracks past the Fairmont Resort, Prince Henry Track, Leura Forest and the Federal Pass. Ascend the Furber Steps and finsih on roads adn paths to Katoomba Station. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

30 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Wises Track, Palona Brook, Bola Creek, Walumarra Track
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This an interesting walk as it involves following 2 water courses not often visited within the normally crowded Royal National Park. Rock scrambling and creek walking with some scrub. Location: Royal NP Map: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

1 Jul, Sun 8:00AM				Milsons Point to Manly via The Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	33km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
We walk in bushland with spectacular flora and coastal views. Opportunity to see whales. This is a long walk but you have the option to exit at various points. Geoffrey has done this walk many times and would like to share it with others. To reward ourselves, we'll have coffee/dinner at Chinatown(optional). Please join and support the first walk that he leads for NPA. Bring drinks, snacks and lunch. Water refill stations available along the way. Slippery sections. Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 20. View

1 Jul, Sun				Mt Keira ascent
Grade:3/6		Length	4km		Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Mt Keira ascent - Mt Keira Scout Camp to Mt Keira summit and return via Dave Walsh and Mt Keira Ring Tracks. Morning tea along the way. Part of the special events associated with the NPA NSW State Council meeting being hosted in the Illawarra at Mt Keira Scout Camp. View

1 Jul, Sun 8:30AM				Murrays Beach to Cape St George Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Denise D.
Walk from Murrays Beach car park to Governor Head then south through heathland and forest to the ruins of Cape St George Lighthouse and return via Hole in the Wall. Great coastal views. Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

1 Jul, Sun 11:45AM				Spit Junction to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Branch
David.S
This iconic coastal walk takes you from middle harbour through coastal rainforest and scrub, across beautiful beaches and boardwalks into the heart of Manly. A walk with varied terrain and impressive views this is one not to be missed! Invite your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/245911009503737/ Location: Northern Beaches View

2 Jul, Mon 9:35AM				Horseshoe Falls View
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Ridgewell Rd Trail, Hat Hill Creek Trail, and Bellington Trail. Includes a crossing of Hat Hill Creek and a short section of track with some nice views over Hat Hill Creek. From the old airfield, now an off the leash dog area, descend to Boyds Beach on Popes Glen Creek. Out and back from here to view the Horseshoe Falls from the Pupit Hill Track. Back to Blackheath via Popes Glen. Creek crossings could be slippery. Some sections muddy. Loose and clayey surfaces encountered on steep sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 20. View

3 Jul, Tue 9:39AM				Marayong – Breakfast Creek – Lake Woodcroft – Doonside
Grade:1/6		Length	8.5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk along streets, cycleways, paths, nice parklands and Lake Woodcroft. Mostly flat. Option to catch bus to Blacktown Station after 6.5km or 2km further walk to Doonside Station. Train return to city. View

3 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Alexandra Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	700m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
(Date Changed) Mt Alexander Circuit - Red Track. This walk follows the track through forest, along creeks and beneath the M5 Motorway. The Nattai River and Gibbergunyah Creek are crossed on the way. There are views and waterfalls along the route. Rough track, steep steps, slippery rocks and 4 creek crossings. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

3 Jul, Tue 3:30PM				Understorey
					Branch
Janine K.
NPA’s film 'Understorey' directed by David Gallan will be highlighted at the Australian Historical Association's annual conference at the Australian National University in July 2018. Academic historians from universities around Australia will gather and have the opportunity to view 'Understorey' and listen to an expert academic panel about the political, social and ecological issues raised in the 'Understorey'. Tom Griffiths, Professor of History and Director of the Centre for Environmental History at the Australian National University will chair the panel discussion of 'Understorey'. View

4 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Annandale to Glebe Point
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
Level ramble from Annandale to Glebe Point. View

4 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Matron Porter Drive to Garrad’s Reserve
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Walk on trails through forest to return to meeting point, with maybe a short diversion to Narrawallee Inlet. This is a very gentle downhill walk most of the way. Bring refreshments to have at Narawallee Inlet on the site of the old Oyster Farm. View

4 Jul, Wed				Wentwort Falls Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Updated Details) Due to the continuing closure of Wentworth and Roberts passes the alternate route will include the Kings Tableland loop from Rocket Point and the Short Cut Track to the Conservation Hut and continue to Inspiration Point via Lilians Bridge. Similar Distance, less ascent. (Original plan was) From Wentworth Falls Station follow Darwins Walk then descend to Wentworth Falls. Continue down Slacks Stairs and along Wentworth Pass. Branch off to Roberts Pass and ascend to Inspiration Point with good lookouts. Walk past the Fairmont Resort and follow the Nature Trail back to Wentworth Falls. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

5 Jul, Thu 10:00AM				Book presentation to NPA
					Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Jean’s Group will present the 2 Photo Books which are a compilation of treasured moments over several years of walking with Jean Blackman. All welcome. Option to take lunch to suitable green space on Light Rail route. Coffee at the Tramsheds. View

5-7 Jul, Thu (10:00AM)-Sat (15:00PM)				Colo River
Grade:4/6		Length	17km	400m	Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
From Hollow Rock on the Culoul Range, descend Bob Buck Pass 7 and following the river for two leisurely days along the beautiful Colo, camping in overhangs. Exit via Crawfords Pass. No need to carry water or tents.  Steep descent, walking poles useful. Small rockface step-up on exit. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Six Brothers 90314S Limit: 5. View

6 Jul, Fri 8:25AM				Pisgah Ridge to Glenbrook
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Easy walk along Pisgah Ridge. Rough track then to cross Breakfast Creek and up to Bennett Ridge. Make way to Euroka Clearing. Walk to station. Mostly on tracks. Some rough tracks with a bit of scrambling. Some off-track. Creek crossings. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

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