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25 Feb, Tue 7:30PM				Saving Cliefden Caves and Fossil Hill from Submergence
					Branch
General Community Event
For more than 80 years there have been proposals to flood the valley at the Needles Gap, to store water as security in times of drought and to mitigate flooding occasionally affecting Canowindra. But these proposals would also submerge many of the caves and prevent access to the important fossil sites, as well as flooding valuable agricultural land. So how do requirements for water storage and other uses stack up against preserving natural heritage? Dr Ian Percival will address some of the issues involved in the campaign by cavers and geologists to protect Cliefden Caves and Fossil Hill. This campaign was successful in dissuading the Government from constructing the dam, but not everyone was happy, especially local farmers. Step Inc event. View

26 Feb, Wed 8:00PM				Follow the sun
					Southern Sydney Branch
Peter V.
An extreme grey nomad global adventure. Bill and Julie Lawler are spending six continuous northern and southern hemisphere summers in a row travelling by vehicle following the sun. Hear about their experience of travelling 543 days in a camper across five continents, 51 countries and over 130,000 kilometres. View

26 Feb, Wed 9:00AM				Walter Hood Monument to Washerwomans
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
This is a sublime coastal walk along the flat, sheltered, wide open beaches and bushland from the Walter Hood monument. Come join us for a mostly shaded, peaceful summers day walk. You’ll never want to leave! Coffee back in Milton. NB: Return home about 1pm. View

26 Feb, Wed 9:40AM				Watsons Bay to Coogee
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	150m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Watsons Bay to Coogee via Macquarie Lighthouse, Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte and Clovelly Beaches. Great coastal views and opportunity for a swim. No need to contact leader unless enquiry. Some street walking, steps and hills. Map: Southern Beaches View

27-29 Feb, Thu (04:38AM)-Sat (00:00AM)				Mount Jagungal
Grade:3/6		Length	36km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Graham C.
(Cancelled) Three-day pack walk Mt Jagungal, one of the “biggies” at over 2000m. A beautiful campsite on a high knoll and surrounded by Snow gums. Day 1 - Walk to campsite. Day 2 - Climb Jagungal with daypacks. Day 3 - Walk out. Joint with Bush Club Inc. Could be cold nights at high altitude. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Jagungal 85251S and Toolong Range 85251N Limit: 8. View

27 Feb, Thu 9:24AM				Sefton to Granville along Duck Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Initally some streets and then along good paths along the Duck River to find the chook colonies on the way. View

28 Feb, Fri 9:17AM				Crossing The Blue Mountains
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
The 1813 crossing of the Blue Mountains was the expedition led by Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson and William Charles Wentworth, which became the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales by European settlers.  Mal January did not exactly follow the original route but mapped out his hiking route and led a group to cross the Blue Mountains twice.  Thanks to his generosity for permitting me to use his route, we can repeat this epic journey to cross the Blue Mountains. We are walking in reverse direction so as to take advantage of the cooler climate in upper Blue Mountains in the summer months. Autumn colours will be beautiful. We take the 8:24 Blue Mountains train every Sunday, with some exceptions. A certificate of completion will be awarded to walkers who complete all the 15 sections. If there are certain sections that you are not available, let me know. You may be able to pair up with another person to complete them on different dates. Pink Flaannel flowers seeds  need a fire and rain to germinate. We had both. Let’s see if we can find some. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

28 Feb, Fri 11:54AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 1A
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Co Leader: James Moule. RSVP essential. Following the footsteps of Mal January, we walk from Mt York to Mt Victoria. We catch train from Central at 8:17 am, arriving Katoomba at 10:36 am, ( need to change to rail bus at Springwood) giving you time for a coffee.  Then we catch 698V bus from Katoomba at 11.17 am arriving Closeburn Drive at Mt York Road at 11.54 am.  We walk to Mount York Lookout and then return to Mount Victoria Station. Walk the historic Cox’s Road and see the Historic Wells. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

28 Feb, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone 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

28 Feb, Fri 8:30AM				Red Hand Cave and Tunnel Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	500m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk from Glenbrook Station to Red Hand Cave, Tunnel Lookout and back to Glenbrook Station. Rough and slippery track, creek crossings. Location: Glenbrook Map: Glenbrook Limit: 20. View

28-29 Feb, Fri (13:00PM)-Sat (00:00AM)				South Coast Islands 8
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
Camp Friday and Saturday nights at South Durras. Leader will provide caravan park details. Saturday morning walk from South Durras to North Durras, Point Upright and past Grasshopper Island to Depot Beach. Return via the rainforest walk. Non-campers welcome. Meet at the caravan park for 9am start. Other activities may be arranged for those camping. NPWS park entry fees apply. Map: Durras 89261S View

29 Feb, Sat 8:30AM				Griffiths Trail
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This delightful circuit takes in some wonderful views of the south coast and several secluded valleys tucked in behind the coast as from such vantage points as the Cooks Nose and Illawarra lookout. Hopefully there will still be a lot of flowers out as well as many birds, with the lucky observer sighting the elusive ground parrot which lives here. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15. View

29 Feb, Sat 2:00PM				Life at the Wild Frontiers
					Branch
General Community Event
Tales from the Wollemi and the Ghost Town of Newnes by Bushexplorers Michael, Brian and Yuri - tales of history, adventures in the bush and how to access exciting, off the beaten path walks. View

29 Feb, Sat 9:00AM				Long Point – Shoalhaven River
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	460m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Long Point Lookout - Shoalhaven River - return. A big descent and climb out later, in between there's pleasant river walking and time to swim/laze/explore. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Morton NP Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 15. View

29 Feb, Sat 9:00AM				NPA Activities Leader Forum
					Illawarra Branch
Sam G.
(Updated Details) NPA Activities Leader Forum The leader forum will be held at Club on East, East Parade, Sutherland, from 9.00 am – 12.30 pm on Saturday, 29 February 2020.   All activities leaders are invited, as well as any member who may be thinking of becoming a leader or just wants to know more about what activities leadership involves. Members from all NPA branches are welcome.   The meeting is not a formal ‘training session’ but an opportunity for discussion on topics such as mentoring new leaders, and the shape of our Activities Program following the unprecedented bushfires across the state.   Participants may wish to join in lunch (at own expense) at the club Bistro after the meeting.   There is no cost to participants, but registration is required. Please contact Sam Garrett-Jones to register or if you have any questions. Hazards: Pokies. Location: Sutherland Limit: 30. View

29 Feb - 1 Mar, Sat-Sun				Part of Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Cancelled) 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 Cox River. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

29 Feb, Sat				Provide first aid remote situation Day 1
					Branch
General Community Event
The St John Ambulance Provide First Aid course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty. It is suitable to both people in workplaces and members of the public who want training in first aid. Provide First Aid courses offered through Scouts NSW, St John’s and Bushwalking NSW cover all the normal content, but with an outdoors slant. The course accredits participants in the HLTAID003 “Provide First Aid” unit of competency. For more information follow this link bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

29 Feb, Sat 10:10AM				Watsons Bay – Nielsen Park
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Walk via Coast and Diamond Bay. Streets, paths, ups & downs. Swim. Bus return to city. View

1 Mar, Sun 8:30AM				Clean Up Australia Day
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Meet at Gordon Station (west side) at 8:30am for a walk along Blackbutt Creek Fire trail to Fullers Bridge via pipeline and Great North Walk along Lane Cove River. We will leave rubbish bags in the park near the visitor centre. Joint walk with Bush Club. View

1 Mar, Sun 10:45AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 1B
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Co leader: James Moule. RSVP essential. Following the footsteps of Mal January, we walk from  Mt Victoria to Blackheath via Pulpit Rock,  MountPiddington and Coxs cave. You may like to explore the Topple Cave.  Beautiful rock formations, ferns, forests, wild life and water falls. Majestic views. The grotto is at its best after the recent torrential rain. Steep and slippery sections. Gortex boots an advantage Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

1-6 Mar, Sun (12:00PM)-Fri (12:00PM)				Green Patch Car Based Camping
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
(Fully Booked) Car based camp at Green Patch. A variety of walks including Black Waterhole, Murrays Beach, Huskisson to Hyams and the Botanic Gardens. Rough tracks, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 20. View

1 Mar, Sun 9:00AM				Help us clean Up Narrabeen Lagoon after the deluge
					Sydney Branch
Tony C.
A whole lot of rubbish came tumbling down the hills around the lagoon during the recent storms, so we’re taking to our kayaks with bags, racks and gloves on the hunt for those pesky bottles, coffee cups, plastic bags and other bits and bobs. With the support of Northern Beaches Council, we’ll be focusing on the shoreline between the picnic areas, which are difficult for land-based crews to access. Join our happy group at 9am on Clean Up Australia Day for a 2-hour session as we work our way around the waterway. Everything provided. No charge for kayak hire for the first 10 to sign up - $25 per person thereafter. You’ll get to experience more of the lagoon as we go and get some nice, gentle exercise, too. You must register in advance. Just send an email to Tony Carr, the former president of Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment, who will lead the session. Life jackets will be provided and must be worn while on the water. View

1 Mar, Sun 12:00PM				Hunter Lookout and Great North Walk loop
		Length	6km		Branch
David.S
Come join the Greens Bushwalking Club for this opportunity to enjoy our wonderful National Park. A 6km moderate walk. Bring sensible shoes, sunscreen, hat, at least 2 litres of water per person and lunch. Note that RSVP is compulsory via the link. Any questions please contact Kym on 9230 3030 or kym.chapple@parliament.nsw.gov.au. View

1 Mar, Sun 8:00AM				Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Transverse
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
Walk & plant identification as we go. View

1-8 Mar, Sun-Sun				Provide first aid in remote situation days 1-3
					Branch
General Community Event
1, 7 & 8 March 2020. The St John Ambulance Provide First Aid course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty. It is suitable for both people in workplaces and members of the public who want training in first aid. Provide First Aid courses offered through Scouts NSW, St John’s and Bushwalking NSW cover all the normal content, but with an outdoors slant. The course accredits participants in the HLTAID003 “Provide First Aid” unit of competency. For more information follow this link bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

1 Mar, Sun 9:00AM				South Coast Islands 9
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk around Wasp Head, past Wasp Island, along beautiful Emily Millers Beach to Flat Rock Island, Myrtle Beach and onto Richmond Beach. Return via forest tracks. This walk completes our journey to the islands in the known universe. In the autumn we will venture into the wilds of Bateman's Bay. NPWS park entry fees apply. Map: Durras 89261S View

2 Mar, Mon 8:33AM				Spurwood Road
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Walk down Spurwood Trail and cross over Cripple Creek Trail to follow bike tracks up to the ridge opposite. Follow more bike tracks out along the ridge and back. Return to Warrimoo via Rickard Road. Some steep loose sections. Not much shade on this walk. Location: Warrimoo Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

3 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				Circular Quay – Cremorne Point
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk via Barangaroo, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Kirribilli, to Cremorne Point Wharf. Ferry return to Circular Quay. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Pathways, streets, steps. Moderate pace. View

3 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Fitzroy Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	100m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
Walk to Faulks and Blakemans Loookouts. Indistinct track in places. Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 12. View

3 Mar, Tue 11:05AM				Narrabeen – Narrabeen Lagoon – North Narrabeen
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Updated Details) Streets, paths, mostly flat, water views. Long lunch and swim at North Narrabeen Rock Pool. Bus return. Coffee somewhere. View

3 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				Wattamolla to Eagle Rock
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Delightful coastal scenery to savour after the long hot summer. Always picturesque and with the opportunity for a swim and a snorkel at the end of the walk. Be aware of sun and carry water and wear a hat. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

4 Mar, Wed 9:30AM				Centennial Park Circuit
					Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW Ramble. Option to extend. View

4 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 its 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

4 Mar, Wed 9:02AM				Spit to Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Jill M.
Spit Junction to Manly. Optional sidewalk, possible swim. View

5 Mar, Thu				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather and what is open, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone 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

5 Mar, Thu 10:00AM				Parks of Bondi
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Explore parks big and small in this historic community. Streets, park paths and steps. Lunch atop Bellevue Hill. Option to extend down through Cooper Park to Double Bay or return to Bondi Junction. Coffee somewhere. Train return to city from Bondi Junction or Edgecliff. (This walk was cancelled on Saturday Dec 21, 2019 due to the extreme heat). View

6-8 Mar, Fri-Sun				Canberra Cycling
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Option to meet 7pm, Thursday evening for dinner at local restaurant (need to book). Riding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Up to approx. 40 - 60kms each day; with possible 530m elevations - 530m descents. Cycling various day trips, mainly bike paths, around Canberra and suburbs. Planning to stay at Alivio Tourist Park, O’Connor which has a pool, tennis court, powered and unpowered sites (unfortunately they no longer have tent sites). Opportunity for site seeing too. Come for all or selected days. No Helmet No Go! View

6 Mar, Fri 9:18AM				Leura to Federal Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	500m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Leura Cascades, Marguerite Cascades, Federal Pass, Furber Steps then to Katoomba. Well tracked but lots of steps. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

7 Mar, Sat 8:30AM				Heathcote to Bundeena via Marley Beach
Grade:4/6		Length	26km	600m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Heathcote Station to Audley, Winifred Fall, Mount Bass, Marley Beach and finish off at Bundeena. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Location: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

7-8 Mar, Sat-Sun				Provide first aid – Two Day
					Branch
General Community Event
The Provide First Aid course (formerly Apply First Aid or Senior First Aid) has two components: Pre-course learning. The pre-course on-line learning is a compulsory part of the course, and must be completed before you attend the face-to-face day. Theory content can be found on this link. This content will be in the theory assessment on the face-to-face day. A 1 day face-to-face session. The focus of the practical day will be practical skills and assessment and a theory exam. There is no specific teaching of theory content on the face-to-face day – it is assumed all participants will have completed the on-line material. For more information follow this link bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

7 Mar, Sat 10:00AM				Rhodes – Kissing Point
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
We will take the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk through the Yaralla Estate past Rivendell and the Dame Eadith Walker Home. Looking at the stables and the rose garden, we will continue to the Mortlake Punt crossing the Parramatta River to Kissing Point Park and then taking the ferry back to the city. View

7-14 Mar, Sat (07:00AM)-Sat (14:00PM)				Walls of Jerusalem
Grade:4/6		Length	80km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walls of Jerusalem to Lake St Clair, Tasmania. This is my favourite long walk that I have ever done and on my 5th visit to the superlative Walls of Jerusalem, we will explore the many wonderful aspects that this area has to offer over several days. Then we travel down past the Great Lakes of Adelaide, Meston and Junction to the interestingly named Never Never and the Mersey River which we follow through to the Overland Track at Harnett Falls. From this point we go south then north into Pine Valley for 2 days of magic, climbing the Acropolis, the Labyrinth and other scenic gems. Finally, there is an easy walk down to Lake St Clair for a ferry ride to Cynthia Bay and a pickup with bushwalkers transport back to Hobart. Rock scrambling and a bit off-track walking in the Never Never, potential extreme weather. Map: Rowallen, Ada, Du Cane, Cathedral, and Pillans Limit: 12. View

8 Mar, Sun 8:30AM				Burning Palms
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Jennifer M.
Follow tracks through forests from Otford to Burning Palms. Return on tracks and fire trails via Garrawarra Ridge. Coastal and escarpment views. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 16. View

8 Mar, Sun 10:38AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 2
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
James M.
Co-Leader: Esther Chow. RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no.  Following the footsteps of Mal January, we walk from Blackheath to Medlow Bath. We follow The Great Blue Mountains Trail and Wonderland Track, to Tuckers Lookout, the Sunbath, waterfalls, and Glen Rosa Track to The Three Brothers. This is a gorgeous walk with never ending views of the Megalong Valley and the Coliseum. Do it in style.. catch an earlier train.  Have warm muffin and coffee in Victory Cafe, Blackheath. After the walk, have afternoon tea in the Hydro Majestic before heading home. Steep and slippery sections. 5 creek crossings, narrow, rocky and wet paths. Long sleeve shirts and trousers recommended. Gortex boots an advantage Location: Blackheath Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

9 Mar, Mon 9:55AM				Little Zig Zag
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	420m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Allan P.
Note 420m ascent and descent. Walk feels longer than 8km. Visit Ross Cave, Bede Lookout, Pulpit Rock, Little Zig Zag, Rienits Pass, Wilson Glen and back past Ross Cave. Old track, poorly maintained. In a couple of places a slip would not be good. Muddy in places. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 20. View

10 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				Cape Bailey
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Another delightful coastal walk with spectacular scenery. Location: Kamay Botany Bay NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

10 Mar, Tue 10:43AM				Coalcliff to Thirroul
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Coalcliff - Sea Cliff Bridge - Scarborough - Bus To Austinmer - Thirroul. Streets, ups & downs, walk over the Sea Cliff Bridge. Bus to Austinmer for lunch and swim. Walk to Thirroul. Train return from Thirroul to city. View

10 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Gunrock Creek Fire Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Gunrock Creek Fire Trail meanders through forest to Gunrock Creek. Views of the falls are possible with a little scrambling. A lovely lunch spot overlooks Bundanoon Creek. Rough track, slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Meryla SF Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

10 Mar, Tue 10:12AM				Rydalmere – Concord West
Grade:2/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk via the Parramatta River, Narawang Wetland, Wenthworth Common & Bicentennial Park to Concord West Station. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

11 Mar, Wed 9:00AM				Conjola – Cunjurong Point
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Park cars at Conjola community centre (next to tennis courts). Take advantage of the naturally closed lake entrance to walk around the lake to Cunjurong Point. Great views from the lookouts. Return past Green Island along the beach. Swim optional. Coffee at Lake Conjola. If the lake opens by then, we will vary the walk, but meeting points and coffee stay the same!! Map: Milton 89272N View

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