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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 |
8 Apr, Mon 8:25AM | St Helena Ridge to Blaxland | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 15km | 620m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Glenbrook to Duck Hole then follow St Helena Ridge Trail to its junction with Bunyan Lookout Trail. Not going into Saint Helena Crater, but taking a ridge to Blaxland soon after. Unlikely bicycles on trails. Cross Glenbrook Creek twice. Steep loose descent on vague track nearing Blaxland. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View |
9 Apr, Tue 9:16AM | Carss Park | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 12km | Sydney Branch | ||
Shirley H. | |||||
Walk to Oakley Station via streets, reserves/parks & some bush tracks with uneven surfaces, steep sections, steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View |
9 Apr, Tue 9:57AM | Castle Hill – Crestwood | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 7km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. | |||||
Castle Hill - Baulkham Hills - Crestwood. Streets, parks, cycleways, ups and downs, lovely bush along Toongabbie Creek. Walk in reserves most of the way. Bus return to Parramatta, coffee at Parramatta, train return to city. View |
9 Apr, Tue 8:00AM | Lake Illawarra Bike (Road/Mtn) | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 40km | Milton Branch | ||
Leslie R. | |||||
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Darcy Dunster Reserve on shore of Macquarie Rivulet (turn L off Princes Hwy into Illawarra Hwy, then first R) we circumnavigate Lake Illawarra, mainly on off-road cycleways. Several short on-road sections have wide shoulders. Lunch at Windang, diversion to lake entrance. Map: Illawarra Cycleways View |
9 Apr, Tue 9:30AM | Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 200m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Ian G. | |||||
Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest. There are 4 separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 20. View |
10 Apr, Wed 9:01AM | Gordon to Roseville | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 120m | Sydney Branch | |
Mike P. | |||||
Walk via Blackbutt Creek and Pipeline Track, Great North Walk through Lane Cove National Park and visitor centre, Symons Track to Crimson Hill, then a short and steep off-track section to Sugarbag Creek. Then some street walking via Loyal Henry Park to Roseville Station. Mostly shady. Short off-track section, some steep parts. Street walking. Location: Lane Cove NP View |
10 Apr, Wed 9:00AM | Lapstone Zig Zag | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 250m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Brian E. | |||||
Time to explore some of the historic railway within the bushland from Glenbrook to Lapstone and back. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 12. View |
10 Apr, Wed 11:45AM | Walkers get together | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
(Mal’s Group) Mal | |||||
Social get-together for Monday walkers who might be out of action, slowing down or just want to stay in touch. Lunch at O'Donoghues Irish Pub, 99 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. View |
10 Apr, Wed 10:10AM | Watsons Bay to South Head | ||||
Length | 3km | Sydney Branch | |||
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. | |||||
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble. Option to extend. View |
11 Apr, Thu 9:00AM | Bundeena Circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Sue W | |||||
Via The Balconies, Waterrun and Marley Head then returning inland. Map of walk. Variable surfaces - good tracks, many steps, good landscapes and seascapes to peruse. Location: Royal NP View |
11 Apr, Thu 6:30PM | Destination Pagoda | ||||
Branch | |||||
General Community Event | |||||
How the Gardens of Stone spectacular landscape can be protected and enjoyed through the provision of basic recreation facilities centred on Lithgow. Tom Zubrycki, award winning documentary maker, will introduce his new work 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. Coma along and show your support the Gardens of Stone campaign. Register here for the Katoomba launch. View |
12 Apr, Fri 9:42AM | Little Zig Zag | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | 375m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Pulpit Rock, Bushranger Cave, Little Zig Zag, Mt Piddington. Old track, poorly maintained. Rock scrambling. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 20. View |
13 Apr, Sat 10:12AM | Botany Cemetery – La Perouse + Fran’s Farewell | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C. | |||||
Explore historic cemetery then through coastal reserves to La Perouse. Lunch: Fran’s annual farewell at Danny’s Fish’N’Chips. Bus return to city. View |
13 Apr, Sat 8:30AM | Kangaroo Valley | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 15km | 300m | Illawarra Branch | |
Col M. | |||||
Walk from Jacks Corner on fire trails though eucalypt forests, cross Yarrunga Creek to Griffins Farm and return. Lunch at Griffins Farm open area. Views of Kangaroo Valley landscape. Creek crossing. Limit: 16. View |
13 Apr, Sat 8:45AM | Springwood Circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 450m | Sydney Branch | |
Jill G. | |||||
Springwood Station to Sassafras Gully, Perch Ponds, Martins Lookout and return to Springwood via Magdala Creek Track. Swim possible or detour to Psalm Rock. Short section of slippery rocks and rough tracks. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Springwood 90304S View |
14 Apr, Sun 9:29AM | Barrenjoey to Gerringong : Section 5 | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 25km | 1,000m | Sydney Branch | |
Geoffrey.L | |||||
North Bondi to La Perouse. 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. 10 walkers took part in 17 km 460 m elevation Section 4 part 2 walk. This week we are walking from North Bondi to La Perouse. Walk as much or as little as you wish. There are various exit points. Slippery and wet sections. Map: Botany Bay 91303S Limit: 15. View |
14 Apr, Sun 8:00AM | Blue Top & Conjola Creek Tributaries | ||||
Grade:5/6 | Length | 9km | 350m | Milton Branch | |
Jim G. | |||||
We will walk out along Blue Top Fire trail, then descend to a tributary of Conjola Creek where we will have morning tea beside a pretty pool. Then look for a way up and out via an unnamed creek. We will end up near cars on Martins Ridge Road. Very rough with several rock scrambles. Most of the walk is off-track. Early start. Map: Tianjara 89271S Limit: 10. View |
14 Apr, Sun 9:00AM | Narrabeen Lagoon Secrets Revealed | ||||
Sydney Branch | |||||
Tony C. | |||||
For the first time, we are going to circumnavigate Narrabeen Lagoon by kayak - from the Western Basin to the outlet by the Ocean Street Bridge and back again. There is so much to experience (bring your lunch - we'll find a lovely place to take a break). Swim the lagoon from a clean sandy beach or take a plunge in the ocean or nearby rock pool, visit an island in the middle of the lagoon we've never been to before, explore Deep Creek in all its glory, hear about the Royal Family's connection with Middle Creek, be close enough to photograph the over 100 Black Swans that have made the lagoon their home. Plus, find out why Narrabeen Lagoon was a centre of Aboriginal settlement, be amazed at the lagoon's pre-World War 2 German connection and tell us whether you like the idea of an “aquatic walkway” jutting out into the waterway. Start at 9am, finish round 3pm. Hire a quality kayak for just $98pp. No previous kayaking experience necessary, tuition given. Only 8 places remain. Grade easy. Led by former Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment President and long-time NPA member, Tony Carr. To register phone 0417 502 056 or email tonycarr@ozemail.com.au. View |
15 Apr, Mon 9:12AM | Lincoln Rock | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 250m | Sydney Branch | |
Allan P. | |||||
Darwins Walk to Lincoln Rock. Some rough sections. Map: Katoomba 89301S View |
15 Apr, Mon | Newnes Galleries | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
Yuri B. | |||||
Park at Little Capertee Creek Camping Ground and walk up Cathedral Canyon. Once on top, explore the area to the east and north east, named Newnes Galleries on a previous walk. It contains spectacular rock formations. Return the same way. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View |
16 Apr, Tue 10:43AM | Coalcliff to Scarborough/Wombarra | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F. | |||||
Walk via Sea Cliff Bridge. Swimming possible. Train return to Sydney. View |
16 Apr, Tue 9:15AM | Middle Head | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | Sydney Branch | ||
Shirley H. | |||||
Walk via Beauty Point, The Spit Reserve, Balmoral Beach, Middle Head to Chowder Bay. Bus return to city. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, steps, some bush tracks with rough & rocky surfaces. Moderate pace. View |
16 Apr, Tue 9:30AM | Patons Fire Trail | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | 150m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
Pamela W. | |||||
Patons Fire Trail meanders through forest to a lookout over Bundanoon Creek. Return by the same route. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Meryla State Forest Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View |
17 Apr, Wed 8:00PM | Exploring the Hacking River | ||||
Southern Sydney Branch | |||||
Peter V. | |||||
A photographic exploration of the Hacking River Catchment, the waterway at the heart of Royal National Park. We’ll follow the water from the top of the catchment to the sea, stopping along the way at a few of my favourite places such as Bola Creek, Karloo Pools, Lady Carrington Drive and Shiprock Aquatic Reserve. Guest speaker Gary Dunnett Executive Officer of the NPA. View |
17 Apr, Wed 10:07AM | Point Clare to Gosford | ||||
Length | 4km | Sydney Branch | |||
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. | |||||
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble. Option to extend. View |
17 Apr, Wed 9:00AM | Tabourie to Stokes Island | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | Milton Branch | ||
Kevin R. | |||||
Park near Tabourie Fireshed. Walk to Stokes Island along trail behind sand dunes. Return via beach. Coffee in Ulladulla. Map: Tabourie 89272S View |
17 Apr, Wed | Waterfall to Helensburgh | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 15km | 550m | Illawarra Branch | |
Adrian J. | |||||
Commencing from station follow roads and tracks to Kingfisher Pool. Backtrack to Camp Coutts passing Lake Toolooma. Hike to Mt Westmacott and return following tracks and fire trails to Cawley Creek and Wilson Creek Dam. Ascend ridge overlooking Helensburgh and descend various tracks to station. Lots of variety and great views of the Park. Creek crossings, cliff edges, loose rocky sections. Map: Appin 90291S and Campbelltown 90291N View |
19-22 Apr, Fri-Mon | Baker Labyrinth and more | ||||
Grade:6/6 | Sydney Branch | ||||
Yuri B. | |||||
Co-leader Ian Thorpe. A 4-day pack walk adventure that will include crossing of the incredible Baker Labyrinth and exploration of the nearby areas. Details to be advised. Scrambling and exposure. Mostly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Coricudgy 89322N and Mount Pomany 89321S View |
19-22 Apr, Fri (08:30AM)-Mon (14:00PM) | Gardens of Stone wilderness basecamp | ||||
Grade:4/6 | Length | 20km | 800m | Sydney Branch | |
Mark G. | |||||
(Fully Booked) From Newnes we will walk to our superlative basecamp at Canobla Gap via Little Capertee Creek, the famous Red Rocks and Canobla Creek. Then follows 2 day walks climbing Mt Canobla and Point Anderson both of which offer fantastic views of the surrounding Gardens of Stone National Park. This basecamp has reliable water, acres of grassy river flats to camp on and no crowds and is one of my favourite campsites ever! A bit of rock scrambling here and there. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View |
20 Apr, Sat | Audley Circuit | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 250m | Illawarra Branch | |
Graham B. | |||||
Circuit walk from Loftus to Heathcote via Temptation Creek, Audley, Head of Navigation. A nice part of the Royal and public transport friendly. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the ‘Gong. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 8. View |
20 Apr, Sat 10:14AM | Cumberland State Forest | ||||
Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | Sydney Branch | ||
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. | |||||
Tracks, paths, fire trails, ups & downs, steps, some small steep sections. Lovely bush, plant nursery. Bus return to Pennant Hills, train return to city. Coffee somewhere. View |
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