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20 Mar, Wed 8:30AM				Slotts Way & Starlights Trail Circuit
Grade:5/6		Length	16km	620m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
A challenging circuit walk taking in Ahearns LO, Slotts Way and Starlight Trail. Steep clambering off-track. Long uphill return. Bring plenty of water and food. Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 12. View

20 Mar, Wed 7:30AM				South Coast Islands Paddle 1: Shoalhaven River
		Length	13km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
(Alternative Thursday 21st if weather is unsuitable). Grade: medium. Launch at Shoalhaven Heads boat ramp and paddle upstream with the tide to Nowra, passing Kurrajong, Regatta, Nunbaa and Pig Islands. PFDs compulsory, spray skirts advised. Map: Berry 90283N View

20 Mar, Wed 9:37AM				Telopea to Dundas
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble, option to extend. Vineyard Creek. View

20 Mar, Wed				Waterfalls of Lawson
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	270m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Circuits of north and south Lawson waterfalls. NORTHERN CIRCUIT - start from station and follow roads and tracks to Echo Point. Continue on well formed tracks visiting 4 waterfalls. Option to explore hidden canyon from Empire Pass Track. Return to station. SOUTHERN CIRCUIT - a shorter circuit visiting another 4 waterfalls returning to station when completed. Creek crossings, wet and muddy sections, cliff edges. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

21 Mar, Thu 9:38AM				Dee Why – Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sophie A.
Beautiful beach walk with some bush tracks. Promenades with some street walking. Finish at Queenscliff or Manly for lunch and swim. View

22 Mar, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Mugii Murum-ban or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. Grade 5 or 6. View

22 Mar, Fri 8:40AM				Red Hands Cave to Duck Hole
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Walk to Causeway then usual track to Red Hands Cave. Follow overgrown trail and rough track down to Kanuka Brook. Look for sundial. Cross Glenbrook Creek. Views of the Duck Hole on way back to Glenbrook Station. Creek crossings. Rock scrambling. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 12. View

23 Mar, Sat 8:30AM				Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Heathcote Station - Goburra Track - Pipeline Track - Bullawaring Track - Waterfall Station. Hopefully we will escape the crowds of the Royal National Park and enjoy the quieter tracks of Heathcote, pausing along the way for an optional swim at Lake Eckersley and Kingfisher Pool. A good walk to experience the last warm days of the summer period. Location: Heathcote NP Map: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

23 Mar, Sat 10:30AM				New Bushexplorers Book Launch
					Branch
General Community Event
The ever popular Bushexplorers wil be launching their new book at speaker event to be held at Lithgow Library. Michael Keats, Brian Fox and Yuri Bolotin take you and adventure after adventure exploring the hidden gems of Wollemi National Park. View

23 Mar, Sat 10:09AM				Pioneers Track: Carlingford – Epping
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Please use the toilet facilities at Epping Station as there are no toilets until lunchtime. Coffee at Epping, train return to city. Streets, tracks, bush, paths, ups and downs, lots of local history, parks. View

23-30 Mar, Sat-Sat				Port Stephens area
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Tony T.
(Fully Booked) Day walks out from Nelsons Bay. Berry Park to Big Rocky; Yacaaba Head; Tomaree Head; Wreck Beach; Soldiers Point; Broughton Island; Box Head and Fingal Island; Morna Point; Birubi Point. Accommodation in cabins or camping. Limit: 20. View

23-24 Mar, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Section of Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
An easier pack walk in the Megalong Valley along a section of the Six Foot Track. Lovely scenery and a great campsite next to the Coxs River. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

24 Mar, Sun				‘The Spring Balance’ 6 hour Rogaine
					Sydney Branch
Ted W.
'The Spring Balance' will show you around the best the Lower Blue Mountains can offer. If you enjoy walking or running in the bush and seeing waterfalls, streams, rock formations and grand lookouts it is a day to not be missed. View

24 Mar, Sun 10:00AM				Barrenjoey to Gerringong: Section 4 Part 2
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Rose Bay to North Bondi. Incorporating the soon to be world famous Manly to Bondi Walk, we have planned a series of bi-weekly walks from Barrenjoey to Gerringong. Come join us in this historic & epic adventure. 9 walkers took part in Section 4 Part 1 on 17/3 (Circular Quay to Rose Bay) in heavy rain. This week we walk from Rose Bay to North Bondi, via South Head. This is a walk for everyone. Walk as much or as little as you wish. There are various exit points. Slippery sections. Location: Rose Bay Map: Watsons Bay Limit: 15. View

24 Mar, Sun 9:00AM				Depot Beach to Point Upright
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Stunning scenes including pristine beaches, remnant rain forest and spectacular cliffs with steep headlands, followed by a gentle forest amble along the shoreline of Durras Lake and its surrounds. The tide on the day will favour us but we will still pay close attention to the prevailing local conditions as we scramble over sometimes slippery boulders and possibly up a steepish cliff section. Options for swim if conditions are right. Map: Durras 89261S View

24-29 Mar, Sun-Fri				Far South Coast NP’s
Grade:3/6					Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Nearly fully booked) Caravan park based camping or cabins. Day walks Bournda, Ben Boyd and South East Forests National Parks. Own transport or find a buddy. Contact leader for more detail. Limit: 15. View

24 Mar, Sun 3:00PM				Narrabeen Lagoon northwest catchment
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
Start at Morgan Rd at the end of Forrest Way. Grade medium. Booking required 0432 643 295. View

25 Mar, Mon 9:49AM				Nellies Glen to Devils Hole
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Changed Transport Details) Follow the Six Foot Track down Nellies Glen. Return to Katoomba via Devils Hole. Steep descent on old steps and track. Some rock scrambling ascending Devils Hole. Some sections will be damp and maybe slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

26 Mar, Tue 11:35AM				Bombo – Kiama
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Bombo - Spring Creek Wetlands - Kiama + fish and chips. Streets then explore Spring Creek Wetlands, then more streets to Kiama (ups and downs). Purchase fish and chips for lunch in Kiama (or bring your own lunch if preferred) then we may wander up to the Blowhole (weather permitting). Coffee in Kiama, train return to city. View

26 Mar, Tue 10:00AM				Buchanans Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
Walk commences at Glow Worm Glen Track and follows cliff line to Buchanans Lookout. If time allows the walk can be extended to further lookouts. Slippery rocks, creek crossings. Location: Bundanoon Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 15. View

26 Mar, Tue 9:20AM				Woolwich to Kissing Point
Grade:2/6		Length	14km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk via Kelly Bush, Hunters Hill, Huntleys Point, Bedlam Point & Putney to Kissing Point Wharf. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Reserves, streets, steps. Moderate pace. View

27 Mar, Wed 9:30AM				Kangaroo River Gorge Circuit
Grade:6/6		Length	6km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
A 250m descent & ascent into the spectacular Kangaroo River Gorge at Carrington Falls. From the car park the walking route is via Missingham Steps, Junction of Kangaroo River/Dtharowal Ck & ascend via Stevos Pass. Slips, trips, falls, ticks, leeches, snakes, flooded watercourses, steep terrain. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 90284N and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 6. View

27 Mar, Wed 8:30AM				Middle Head
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A day exploring the section of Sydney Harbour National Park from Taronga Wharf to Middle Head. Lots of delightful scenery and historic buildings. Bring a camera. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Limit: 12. View

27 Mar, Wed 9:00AM				Milton Rainforest & backstreet meander
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Ever gone any further in Mick Ryan Reserve than the car park? Now you can, as we sneak out it’s back door into the semi rural and quaint back streets on our way to the little bit of remaining temperate rainforest in the middle of Milton. It’s a surprise adventure that is an easy walk for everyone. Coffee back in town. View

27 Mar, Wed 6:00PM				NPA environmental book club
					Sydney Branch
Anne D.
The NPA environmental book club is a place to discuss and gain a deeper understanding of the natural environment. Each six weeks our friendly gathering considers a book with an environmental theme and shares ideas. If this appeals to you then we would be very pleased to have you join in. At this meeting we will be discussing The Birdman’s Wife by Melissa Ashley. View

29 Mar, Fri 9:45AM				Cowan to Brooklyn
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	600m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Follows the Great North Walk downhill from Cowan Station to Jerusalem Bay. Then on to Brooklyn Dam and down to Brooklyn. Steep sections. Creek crossings. Map: Cowan 91304N Limit: 15. View

30 Mar, Sat 10:19AM				Centennial Park
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
Explore Centennial Park entering via the Paddington Gates, walking the Centennial Park Labyrinth, visiting “Wild Play” and enjoying the “Birthplace of the Nation”. Walk along dedicated pathways. View

30 Mar, Sat 9:00AM				Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Transverse
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
Booking required 0432 643 295. View

31 Mar, Sun 9:00AM				Barrenjoey to Gerringong : Section 7
Grade:4/6		Length	28km	1,250m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
RSVP essential. Bundeena to Otford. Incorporating the soon to be world famous Manly to Bondi Walk, we have planned a series of bi-weekly walks from Barrenjoey to Gerringong. Come join us in this historic & epic adventure. This week we are doing the Coast Track in one day. It's 28km with 1250 metres elevation. The only public transport points are Bundeena wharf and Otford station. We are starting from Bundeena wharf at 9 am. The last train to leave Otford is 10:36 pm.  There is no public transport exit point in between. This section is out of sequence because we wish to do it in daylight saving hours. Slippery sections. Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 15. View

31 Mar - 12 Apr, Sun-Fri				Mt Hotham and Jagungal Wilderness
					Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Nearly fully booked) There are spaces left on the second part (Jagungal Wilderness Area). This trip has two sections. The first part is in the Mt Hotham and Dinner Plains area of the Alpine National Park from 31 Mar to 8 April 2019, a series of six day walks. The walks are Mt Tabletop (10km), Brandy Creek to Cobrunga River (8km), Mt Feathertop Summit via Razorback Track (22km), Cobungra Ditch Walk (12.5km), The Huts Walk (15km), Brabralung Trail (12km). Five of the walks are Grade 3 and the Mt Feathertop Summit is Grade 4. Accommodation will be in a self-catering ski lodge in Mt Hotham. Limit is 18. Between trips there is two days in Corryong. The second part of the trip is in the Jagungal Wilderness Area in the Kosciusko National Park from 10 April to 12 April. A 43km three day circuit pack walk. Day 1 is 16km - Round Mountain Car Park to O’Keefe’s Hut, Day 2 is 13km with a 400 metres steep ascent - O’Keefe’s Hut to Derschkos Hut via Mt Jagungal, Day 3 is 14km from Derschkos Hut to Round Mountain Car Park. This is a Grade 3. Accommodation is camping. Limit is 10. It is possible to do the entire trip or only one section. For full trip information and a copy of itinerary contact Adrian. View

31 Mar, Sun 9:30AM				Towradgi Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Explore an urban waterway from the mouth through suburbia into escarpment forest. Location: Wollongong Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 15. View

1 Apr, Mon 8:50AM				Submarine Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	540m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk to Submarine Rock for views over Wollangambe River and the rugged Wollemi NP. Rough track. Location: Bell Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 20. View

2 Apr, Tue 10:08AM				Castle Hill – Fullers Road Reserve
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Castle Hill - Castle Hill Heritage Park - Fullers Road Reserve. Drop out point at lunchtime. Bus return to Parramatta, coffee stop, train return to city. Streets, tracks, paths, fire trails, ups & downs, steps, local history including a convict well, lovely bush. View

2 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	160m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Medium walk along Bargo River to Seethru and Mermaids Pools then along ridge via Matilda Track to lookout. This is a well worn track offering superb views of Bargo River and includes views of Mermaids Pool and Tahmoor Gorge. For those not doing the extension walk, lunch at the lookout and then return along the Matilda Track to car park (8km return, 160m total ascent). Optional (hard) extension walk: grade 4, walk with strict limit of 12 walkers. We will continue beyond lookout and down Rosies Pass into Tahmoor Gorge for lunch. After lunch, we will continue walking along the gorge and back up to the ridge via Jacks Pass and back to car park. (Total walk: 11.5km, 400m total ascent). Unfenced cliffs. Steep ascent and descent particularly on optional extension. Rock hopping. Location: Tahmoor Map: Picton 90294S and Bargo 90293N Limit: 20. View

2 Apr, Tue 10:40AM				South Coast
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Coastal walk to Kiama via headlands & beaches (waterways maybe across & open to the sea) and some rock walking (slippery surfaces). Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Train return to Central. View

3 Apr, Wed 10:00AM				Cronulla
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble. Option to extend. View

3 Apr, Wed 9:00AM				Oatley Park
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Slow photographic walk around this gem in suburbia. Limit: 12. View

3 Apr, Wed 8:30AM				Slotts Way & Starlights Trail Circuit (revisited)
Grade:5/6		Length	17km	620m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
A challenging circuit walk taking in Ahearns Track, Slotts Way and Starlight Trail. Morning tea will be at "Leons Rest". Steep clambering off-track. Long uphill return. Bring plenty of water and food. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 12. View

4 Apr, Thu 10:12AM				Kariong – Point Clare
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Walk up then downhill via Kariong Fire trail through bush to Point Clare. Train return to Sydney from Point Clare. Rough tracks, wildflowers, views. View

5 Apr, Fri 9:35AM				Blackheath to Mt Victoria
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Fort Rock and Mt Boyce Rock Climbers Cave on the way. Mostly follows the railway line with views to the west. Mostly good track. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 20. View

5 Apr, Fri				Pagoda Spurs and Ravines west of Genowlan Gorge
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk down Genowlan Mountain Trail to about GR 255 329 and find a way up a north-south running defile. Check the pagodas around GR 255 332 and to the south of there. From here, check the ravine and slots to the north west, then walk out on the spur to the south at GR 2525 3300. Now, use the next defile to the west to descend and eventually return back to the cars. About 8km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

5-20 Apr, Fri-Sat				Yunnan Province 15 Days Tour
					Branch
General Community Event
(Fully Booked) Please note this is not a walking tour. We will be visiting Guangzhou / Kunming / Stone Forest / Yuanmou / Chuxiong / Dali / Lijiang / Tiger Leaping Gorge / Shangri-la and staying in 4 star hotels. Tour has been arranged by Katherine Cho who has put together many tours for NPA members in the past. Limited to min 10 people or max 30 people with an escort from Australia if 16 or more. Tour guide in China only, if less than 16. Price is very reasonable with single supplement available. Brochure explaining everything is available. Contact Graham for a copy on 0422 434 988 or ggroves46@iinet.net.au Location: China View

6 Apr, Sat 8:45AM				Grose Valley
Grade:4/6		Length	17km	600m	Sydney Branch
Greg B.
Govetts Leap Circuit via Grand Canyon, Beauchamp Falls, Junction Rock, Govetts Leap Falls. A classic Blue Mountains walk with some great views of the Grose Valley. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 12. View

6 Apr, Sat 10:00AM				Manly and surrounding beaches
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Circular route from Manly to Shelly Beach and across to Collins Beach. Possible swim. Some gentle ups and downs. Coffee at Manly then ferry return to city. View

6 Apr, Sat				Temple of Doom, Lost Ark Point and Indiana Gorge
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this area, which is part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Drive to GR 332 088 on Blackfellows Hand Trail. Walk north through the magnificent Temple of Doom and then continue exploring the pagodas on the east side of the ridge, heading north. Arrive at the high cliffs above Wolgan Valley and then walk to Lost Arc Point. After enjoying the stunning views, proceed under the cliffs and into Indiana Gorge. Check out the amazing Indiana Slot and the rest of this scenic hidden valley. Exit the gorge at the south end and make our way back to the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

6 Apr, Sat 8:00AM				Victoria Falls Lookout to Pierces Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	520m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A walk with many waterfalls, cascades and scenic views aplenty as we travel from the west to the east of the Grose Valley. If the water isn't too cold maybe even a swim can be endured! rock hopping across the grose river Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

7 Apr, Sun 8:30AM				Illawarra Escarpment
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk from Darkes Forest on tracks through eucalypt forests to the junction of the Bullock Track overlooking Stanwell Park and return. Coastal views. Limit: 16. View

7 Apr, Sun 8:00AM				Stoney Creek Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
From Steamers Beach Car park we follow fire trails and a short on road section to Stoney Creek for lunch and a swim if hot. After lunch we proceed south westerly on rough tracks to Paradise Rock, then a short but rough, steep and scrubby off-track section should land us on Steamers Beach for a snack and maybe another swim, and then the main track back to the cars. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 12. View

8 Apr, Mon 6:00PM				Lithgow Launch of Destination Pagoda
					Branch
General Community Event
The Colong Foundation, Blue Mountains Conservation Society and Lithgow Environment Group have developed a visitor plan called Destination Pagoda that proposes to significantly increase the number of visitors to Lithgow through the creation of new visitor opportunities in a state conservation area reserve in which underground mining is permissible. The values in the proposal can be protected and enjoyed by thousands through the provision of basic recreation facilities that enable families to get close to nature and then enjoy a nice lunch in Lithgow. We are holding a launch event to explain this report to the community on Monday night April 8th from 6pm, at the Lithgow Workies, would you like to come? We are taking bookings on the Colong Foundation website, just follow the destination pagoda prompts at www.colongwilderness.org.au. Tom Zubrycki, Award winning documentary maker, will launch his new work called Gardens of Stone: Living landscape that tells the story of the Gardens of Stone campaign and how the future of this spectacular region hangs in the balance. Guest speaker Ian Brown, adventurer, climber and respected park management consultant, will then outline the potential of the Gardens of Stone as a world-class tourism and conservation reserve. Destination Pagoda (co-authored by Ian and Elizabeth Dudley-Bestow) outlines a program to create an iconic, rewarding, must-see tourist destination. View

8 Apr, Mon 9:00AM				Maitland Bay Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	362m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Coastal walk with a variety of vegetation & views. Bush tracks, beaches & some road walking after lunch. Wagstaffe to Box Head (morning tea), Putty Beach to Maitland Bay (lunch & swim). Marie Byles Lookout, Manly View Drive to Hardys Bay (coffee shop) & return to ferry. Location: Bouddi NP Limit: 15. View

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