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11 Jun, Tue 9:26AM				West Pymble to Pennant Hills
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk from West Pymble via Lane Cove River (GNW), STEP Track, Sth Turramurra, Pennant Hills Park to Pennant Hills Station. Steep sections, fire trails, creek crossings, bush tracks, steps, streets. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

12 Jun, Wed				“Orana” Eugowra Road, Parkes
		Length	5km		Lachlan Valley Branch
Andy T.
Easy 5 kilometres. Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair is recommended. Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come. A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated. View

12 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Couranga Track
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	370m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
We will be walking from Waterfall Station so it is easy for train travellers (returning to the same point). Once more there is a lot of potential wild flower to enjoy but be warned that there is a climb. Some loose surfaces on the slope down. Location: Royal NP Limit: 12. View

12 Jun, Wed 9:30AM				Kings Cross to city
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble from Kings Cross to city. Options. View

12 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Narrawallee Creek Reserve Loop
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Park cars at end of Narrawallee Creek Road. Walk on fire trails through varied forest communities to Narrawallee Creek and inlet. Coffee afterwards. Map: Milton 89272N View

12 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Parramatta to Meadowbank
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	20m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Marilyn C.
Walk beside historic & environmentally improving Parramatta River (efforts of volunteers & Council). View

12 Jun, 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

13 Jun, Thu 10:21AM				Castle Cove to Middle Cove
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sophie A.
Walk via North Arm Track, Harold Reid Reserve. Beautiful bush walk with views, steps up & down. Bus return to either Castlecrag or Chatswood. View

14-16 Jun, Fri-Sun				Kanangra-Boyd NP
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Roy J.
This 3 day loop at Kanangra is as good as they get. Day 1 - 19km, 550m asc, 1440m desc from Kanangra Walls down the Gingra Range and a great campsite above the Kowmung River. Day 2 - 8kms but involves 1000m asc plus the chain and spikes of Compagnoni Pass before crossing Ti Willa Plateau to Hundred Man Cave. Let's hope there's water in Ti Willa Creek. Day 3 - 13km, 920m asc, 820m desc. Back to Kanangra Walls. Joint with SBW. Must be experienced multi-day walker. Limit: 8. View

14 Jun, Fri 9:01AM				Lawson Swamp Trail
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk up to Queens Road. Visit Sunset Rock and Dragon Rock. Walk Lawson Swamp. Wander trails north of Hazelbrook. Walking back to Hazelbrook. This extended version of Lawson Swamp Trail goes through some prickly Hakea scrub. Gloves and protective clothing needed. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

14 Jun, Fri 8:55AM				Murphys Trail Wander
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Explore rock formations along Murphys Trail including Linda Rock. Visit Murphys Glen then take Turpentine Track and Murphys Trail back to Woodford. Some off-track. Some rock scrambling. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

15 Jun, Sat 9:30AM				Kings Cross to Town Hall
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk via El Alamein Fountain - Botanic Gardens - Hyde Park. Streets, parks, ups & downs, steps, harbour views. Finish by lunchtime. View

15 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Lockyers Road to Coxs Road, Mount York
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is a walk with history, great views and a relatively easy grade with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery along the way! Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Hartley 89304N Limit: 15. View

15-16 Jun, Sat (08:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Splendour Rock Pack Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	28km	600m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
The annual trip to Splendour Rock in the Blue Mountains, this time on the weekend of full moon. Just two weeks later, in Chile, this moon has a meeting with the sun in a total eclipse. Splendour Rock is a wonderful experience seeing the landscape under full moon, and at sunrise and sunset! This is a lovely trip with an unforgettable view from the campsite. Location: Blue Mountains National Park View

16 Jun, Sun 9:25AM				Barrenjoey to Gerringong: Section 10
Grade:4/6		Length	25km	450m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(Updated Details) RSVP essential. This week we are walking from Port Kembla to Minnamurra. This is a long walk. A brisk pace is required. Early exit is possible but you have to be self reliant to Google search for the buses to take you to a station. Also you need to be patient for the infrequent buses on a Sunday. You can also walk 20 km from Port Kembla and pull out at the new Shellharbour Junction Station. 16 people took part in section 9 (25km, 168m elevation), 4 completed. Slippery sections. Map: Wollongong 90292S Limit: 15. View

16 Jun, Sun 8:30AM				South Coast Islands 2
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
Crookhaven Heads (an attached island). Explore the Culburra Beach, Crookhaven Heads, Crookhaven River delta and bays and Wollumboola Lake area at the northern end of the Shoalhaven. Wonderful scenery, ruined lighthouse, amazing bird life (bring binoculars). Mostly flat, with some easy beach and rock walking. Map: Crookhaven 90282S and Nowra 90283S View

16 Jun, Sun 8:30AM				Thirlmere Lakes to Little River
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Follow Blue Gum Creek on fire trails through eucalypt forests to Little River and return. Location: Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 90294S and Nattai 89291S Limit: 16. View

17 Jun, Mon 8:51AM				Submarine Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	540m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Submarine Rock for views over Wollangambe River and the rugged Wollemi NP. Rough track. Location: Bell Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 20. View

18 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Bungonia Green Track
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	420m	Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
Bungonia National Park Green Track is a circuit walk taking in the lookouts over Bungonia Gorge. There are opportunities to extend the walk and to spend time at the various lookouts. Rough track and some steep sections. Location: Bungonia NP Limit: 20. View

18 Jun, Tue 10:00AM				Rouse Hill Rail & T Way
Grade:1/6		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Travel from Chatswood to Rouse Hill by train. Morning tea at Rouse Hill. Return by bus (T Way) to Parramatta for lunch. This is a chance to explore the new Metro Train Line. View

18 Jun, Tue 10:00AM				Royal NP
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Coastal walk to Marley Beach & return to Bundeena Wharf. Steep sections, tracks (some uneven & rocky, possible slippery surfaces) steps on ascent & descent, fire trails. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

19 Jun, Wed 10:05AM				Blackheath
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Blackheath - Evans Lookout - Govett Leap - Popes Glen - Blackheath. Good bush tracks, steps up and down, great views. View

19 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Burrill Beaches
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Sue T.
Meet at 9am at Lions Park, Burrill Lake for a relaxed walk around local beaches and lakeshore. Coffee afterwards. View

19 Jun, Wed 9:30AM				Cremorne to Mosman
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
WOW (Worn Out Walkers) level ramble from Cremorne to Mosman. Options to extend. View

19 Jun, Wed 6:00PM				Environmental Book Club
					Sydney Branch
Anne D.
The NPA environmental book club is a place for members 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 White Beech: The Rainforest Years, Germaine Greer. View

19 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Wallumatta Nature Reserve
Grade:1/6		Length	1km	5m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This is a tiny but very special nature reserve in the heart of Sydney's Ryde area. We are not really walking so much as exploring the towering turpentine and ironbark forest that attract botanists. Bring botanical guide books and study a little known patch of special bushland. Location: Sydney CBD Limit: 12. View

20 Jun, Thu 9:19AM				Engadine to Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
Fire trails and bush tracks over the day with coffee at Heathcote before taking train back to the city. View

21 Jun, Fri				Capertee Creek Gorge to Little Capertee Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk via Newnes Balcony. Set up a car shuffle. Walk into Capertee Creek Gorge until GR 386 243 then climb out to the north east via the western part of Newnes Balcony. Continue north east and descend into Little Capertee Creek. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

21 Jun, Fri 9:12AM				Edward Street Track
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk paths and streets for 3km to Edward St. Explore trail and track to gain possible views to north over Wentworth Creek. Maybe do a circuit of the Lake on the way back. Some off-track. Some rock scrambling possible. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

21-23 Jun, Fri (06:02AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Ski/ Learn to ski
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Esther
Lead by Anne-Maree Mitford who is a keen skier. Interest is sought for skiing at Thredbo. We'll be staying at a private ski lodge. The cost is $136 per person per night, based on twin share. The price includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are various programs run by Thredbo for beginners – the start being a one day lift and lesson ticket for $99. Then packages for lift and lessons. Details on www.thredbo.com.au Alternatively, you could just enjoy the winter – there should be some snow. You need to express interest and forward payment ASAP.  We need to book quickly to secure weekend booking. Snow. Location: Thredbo View

21 Jun, Fri 9:30AM				Whale Watching from the Balcony cliffs, Bundeena
Grade:1/6		Length	2km		Southern Sydney Branch
Gary S.
Bring morning tea and warm drink if you wish, ready for 1.5-2 hours of whale spotting. Bring a jacket for warmth and rain gear if appropriate and telescopic lens. 2km return all on flat. There will be an opportunity for a light lunch at Audley cafe if desired (from about 1pm). Limit: 20. View

22 Jun, Sat 9:30AM				Circular Quay to Central Railway
Grade:1/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sandra C.
Walk via Walsh Bay - Barangaroo - Darling Harbour. Slight rise as we walk through The Rocks then down to Walsh Bay. Flat walk following the foreshore to Darling Harbour. Then we follow The Goods Line to Central Railway. Many drop out points (Ferry and Light Rail), water available, coffee options. View

22 Jun, Sat				Egyptian Rock
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	220m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Peninsula between Lambs Creek and Kangaroo Creek – Egyptian Rock Lookout - Kangaroo Creek Valley – return to cars. A beautiful walk on a peninsula and through a valley with ferns, forest and surrounded by pagodas. Tracks, off-track with mild scrub, minor scrambling. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

22 Jun, Sat 8:00AM				Traverse of the Gods, Mt Banks
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The grandly named Traverse of the Gods is a walk along the upper terrace of Banks Wall following the claystone level past various slots, overhangs, patches of rainforest, one of which, the Devils Throat, is the most interesting and various ledges. Expect good views along the way, lots of rock scrambling, some scrub bashing in parts and the feeling that not many people have come this way before! Rock scrambling and scrub bashing. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 12. View

22 Jun, Sat 11:15AM				Walks From Newnes
					Branch
General Community Event
Bushexplorers Michael Keats, Brian Fox and Yuri Bolotin invite you to this special event. They especially welcome those who have not experienced Newnes and all it has to offer. 11:15am for 11:30 - Guests arrive 11:30 - 12pm - Walks from Newnes talk by Bushexplorers; Q+A 12pm - 12:45 - Book signing and lunch (see below) 12:45 – 13pm – Split into 3 groups to do 3 different short walks. Walks briefing 13pm - 15pm – Each of the Bushexplorers leads a walk from Newnes. 15pm - Close Lunch – Thomas Ebersoll, the proprietor of Newnes Holiday Cabins, will make some complimentary wood fired pizzas, but also please bring BYO food and snacks. Coffee and tea will be available (by donation to Newnes Holiday Cabins). The numbers are strictly limited, so you must book by sending an email to yuri@bigci.org View

23 Jun, Sun 9:00AM				Pigeon House Leisurely
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Sue T.
This walk celebrates the installation of new easy-to-negotiate ladders (more like just steep steps now) making the magnificent views from the top of Pigeon House more accessible. The pace will be measured and Sue will provide all the encouragement you need to get to the top for lunch. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N View

23 Jun, Sun				Royal NP – West to East
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
West to east traverse of the Royal starting at Loftus and finishing at Bundeena Ferry Terminal for the return trip by ferry and train. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 15. View

24 Jun, Mon 9:03AM				Dantes Glen
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Roslyn B.
(Leader Changed) Roslyn Brown is leading the walk instead of Allan Porter. A circuit walk of North Lawson tracks entering and leaving from Hughes St. Creek crossings. Rough track in places. Some sections may be muddy. Location: Lawson Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

24 Jun, Mon 10:30AM				The Duck Hole
					Branch
General Community Event
Michael, Brian, Yuri and John would like to invite you to the launch of the new book, The Duck Hole, by Michael Keats and John Fox.The Duck Hole is a section of the Glenbrook Creek that has long been a popular bushwalking and swimming destination. Those who were observant would have noticed some infrastructure on the track down and at the water's edge and may have been curious about what its origins were. The book includes many historic photographs and reads like a detective story. The authors set out to learn more about the historic infrastructure, and a systematic investigation was made. In the process, they refuted local folklore and discovered the real story behind a fascinating period of rail history in the Blue Mountains. View

24 Jun, Mon 9:00AM				Whales
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Let's go and enjoy both the coast and whatever whales we can find!!!!! Bring the long distance lenses and binoculars!!!! Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

25 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Beehive Point
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
From the end of Jacks Corner Road follow Griffins Fire Trail to a track to the left. Follow this through the forest to a steep descent to the main dirt road leading to Beehive Point on Lake Yarrunga. This is a lovely picnic area and chance for a swim. Return by the main dirt road. Rough track and some steep sections both up and down. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

25 Jun, Tue 9:48AM				Penrith – Emu Plains – Penrith
Grade:1/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk via Nepean River Reserves. Cross Nepean River on the new Yandhai Nepean Crossing (opened 28 October 2018) then walk both sides of the Nepean River and return to Penrith for coffee. Drop out points possible. Streets, parks, cycleway, ups & downs. Train return to city from Penrith. View

25 Jun, Tue 9:12AM				Prospect Resevoir
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Prospect Reservoir via the disused Sydney Water Canal. Mostly shared pathways with bike riders. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Parramatta Station. View

26 Jun, Wed 8:00PM				Free Talk: Global pollution, Global solution
					Southern Sydney Branch
Peter V.
Marine Scientist Sarah-Jo Lobwein will discuss #SwapfortheSea - simple solutions to avoid single use plastic pollution to stop the sea drowning in plastic, raising the awareness of contributing countries, communities and individuals, and marine conservation and empowering individuals and communities to change behaviour. An engaging look at a serious problem including the ‘hidden’ plastics we use, the true sources responsible for plastic pollution, the effects on marine life and humans, and easy preventative actions for individuals no matter where you live in the world. View

26 Jun, Wed 9:37AM				Springwood Sassafras Gully
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	501m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Sylvia C.
Circuit walk. Lovely bush with a few creek crossings. View

26 Jun, Wed				Stanwell Park to Helensburgh
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	290m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From the station we will follow a variety of roads, fire trails and tracks to Helensburgh Station. We will visit Bald Hill, Coast Track, the historic Lilyvale Track and then cross the Hacking River. Continue following un-named tracks and easy off-track section along the river to the Hacking River Track. A short steep off-track section will lead us to a variety of tracks to the station. Cliff edges, loose surface, river crossings. Strict limits will apply. Book early. Location: Garawarra SCA and Royal NP View

28 Jun, Fri 9:55AM				Hourn Point
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Mount Piddington then take the trail out to Hourn Point. Take climbers track on return. Loose surface on trail. Steep sections. Rock scrambling. Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 15. View

29 Jun, Sat				Stanwell Park to Otford
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From station ascend the Goat Track and then follow the Princes Marina Track to Kellys Falls. Continue along a variety of un-named tracks and a steep off-track descent to Otford Road. Follow on paths to pick up link track to Bald Hill. Descend to old tunnel. Continue along coast tracks, faint at times, and scramble along coastal rocks until steep ascent. Follow gully and off-track section to Bulga huts. Side trip to large cave and then ascend to road for a steep descent on paths to Otford Station. Cliff edges, narrow ledges at height, rock hopping. Strict limits will apply. Book early. Location: Royal NP and Illawarra View

29 Jun, Sat 9:15AM				Wallaby and Ironbark Trails
		Length	8km		Lachlan Valley Branch
Peter C.
Medium 8 kilometres. Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair is recommended. Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come. A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated. Location: Conimbla NP View

29 Jun, Sat 9:30AM				Waverton Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Gail S.
(Date Changed) Rescheduled from Tuesday 4/6/2019. Waverton - Coal Loader - Balls Head – Waverton. Streets, parks, ups and downs, bush. Coffee at Waverton, train return to city. View

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