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3 Nov, Sun 8:20AM				The Great North Walk: Section 7
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	665m	Southern Sydney Branch
Angelo E.
Essential to RSVP. Patonga to Wondabyne. This walk explores some grand views, pleasant cascades, varied bushland and remote areas of Brisbane Waters National Park. From Patonga you will walk up the ridge and take a short side trip to enjoy the wonderful views from Warrah Lookout, before following a series of dirt roads and management trails to Patonga Creek in the heart of the national park. The walk then leads along a mix of trails and tracks mostly passing Mt Wondabyne, a worthwhile side trip, before crossing a few gullies with cool creeks and cascades. Past Myron Brook you will walk back down the waters edge at the remote and unique Wondabyne Train Station. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Central Coast Limit: 12. View

4 Nov, Mon 9:00AM				Blue Gum Swamp
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Shaws Ridge and Blue Gum Swamp Trails. Loose surface on trails. Location: Winmalee Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

5 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Jellore
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
(Cancelled) Mt Jellore is an outstanding landmark in the Southern Highlands. The walk follows a fire trail through private property to Mt Jellore. The final 150 metres are very steep and give access to a trig point. A little further on there are spectacular views. Return by the same route. Very steep and rough track, unfenced lookout. Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 15. View

5 Nov, Tue 10:49AM				Narrabeen Lagoon Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Changed Transport Details) Mostly flat. Paths, cycleways, streets, parks, ups & downs, lots of water views. Coffee at Narrabeen, bus return to city. Location: Narrabeen View

5 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Northern Beaches
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Coastal walk to Manly via reserves & beaches. Some steep sections, rough bushtracks, steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

5 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Wombat Hill Lookout & Rebeccas View
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Date Changed) The walk begins at Meryla Pass in Morton NP. From the locked gate continue on the fire trail along the ridge. There are several viewpoints which look towards Mt Carrialoo, Crankeys Creek and Lake Yarrunga until reaching the end of the track overlooking Wombat Hill. On the return there is an optional trail leading to Rebeccas View over Sandys Creek on the other side of the ridge. Rough track and unfenced cliffs. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

6 Nov, Wed 9:30AM				Forest Lodge to Glebe Point
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW. Ramble 3 km. Options to extend. View

6 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Lions Park/Wairo Beach Loop
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
From Lions Park at Burrill, walk along roads to Dolphin Point before following a bush track and access road to the north end of Wairo Beach. Follow the access road back out to the highway before heading north along the cycle track back to Lions Park. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

7 Nov, Thu 10:15AM				Kariong to Point Clare
Grade:3/6		Length	7.7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Walk up then downhill via Kariong Fire trail through bush to Point Clare. Rough tracks, wildflowers, views. Train return to Sydney from Point Clare. View

8 Nov, Fri
Grade:3/6					Branch
(Cancelled) Map: Katoomba 89301S View

8 Nov, Fri				Flying Carpet to Michelangelo Cave via Koan Pass
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park one car at GR 423 131 off Glowworm Tunnel Road and another car at GR 415 150. From the second car, descend The Gurgler and visit the Flying Carpet. Walk back underneath the cliff line to Koan Cave, then continue south via Koan Pass and above the cliff line, all the way to Michelangelo Cave. Visit Michaels Chair and re-connect with the first car. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. 5M, S333E. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

8 Nov, Fri 9:22AM				Radiata Plateau
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Explore various trails on Radiata Plateau. Including out to Mt Elphinstone and Megalong Head. Walk back to Katoomba through Bonnie Doon Reserve. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

8-10 Nov, Fri-Sun				The Australian Canyoning Festival
					Branch
General Community Event
The first Australian Canyoning Festival, hosted by the NSW Canyoning Association (NSWCA) is being held at Mt Wilson, NSW. The Festival will consist of skill enhancing workshops, presentations, sponsor displays and equipment sales. This is a unique opportunity to meet other canyoners, share experiences and have fun. There are some fantastic presenters lined up. Check out the full presentation program on the NSWCA website here. View

9 Nov, Sat 10:10AM				Dundas – Telopea – Carlingford – Telopea
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
The Carlingford Train Line is closing on January 5 2020. This walk is to say goodbye to this mostly single-track line and hear some of the histories of the line. This walk is in 2 parts. Walk from Dundas to Telopea via the Vineyard Creek Track (generally level to uphill) - 2.5km. Then catch the train from Telopea to the end of the line at Carlingford and return to Telopea via the K13 Memorial and The Ponds Walk (generally level to downhill) - 4.5km. Coffee at Telopea Shops then bus return to Parramatta / Eastwood. Dropout points available. Bush tracks, steps, ups and downs, a couple of short steep climbs which we will take slowly. Location: Vineyard Creek and The Ponds Walk View

9 Nov, Sat				Holts Heaven Close-up
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Wollangambe Trail – The Stairway to Heaven – Bungleboori Creek – Kestrel Ridge - Wollangambe Trail. A close-up of Holts Heaven, pagodas and views galore, a fascinating area. Track, off-track with mild scrub, easy scrambles. Location: Newnes SF Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

9 Nov, Sat 6:00PM				NPA annual dinner
					Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
2019 NPA Annual Dinner - Tickets now available. This is a great opportunity for the National Parks Association community to come together and celebrate. Meet the NPA Executive, State Council, staff, other members and supporters. Learn more about our current activities, programs and conservation work while enjoying a three course meal. There will be the presentation of NPA volunteer awards,  special guest speaker Matt Kean, Minister for Energy and Environment (New South Wales), and many prizes including a classic car ride with Devonshire tea to Sublime point. Book 10 tickets with a group to reserve an entire table, come with a friend, or by yourself and make new friends! $60 for a 3 course meal. Please RSVP by Monday 4 November 2019. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2019-npa-annual-dinner-tickets-70856765493 If you miss the RSVP deadline, call NPA Office to see if there is any available spot from last minute cancellation. Location: Mortdale Map: Mortdale Limit: 100. View

10 Nov, Sun 9:30AM				Give a Dam (about Warragamba) Forum
					Branch
General Community Event
The Mayors of Wollondilly Shire and Blue Mountains City Council are holding an important community forum to show the NSW and Federal Governments that prioritising developer interests over World Heritage is not OK by the western Sydney community - and you are invited. Register here. View

10 Nov, Sun 8:07AM				Jacaranda Walk St Peters Station to Lewisham West Light Rail Station
Grade:3/6		Length	19km	230m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
November is Jacaranda time. We will explore Sydney Park, Erskineville Newtown, Camperdown to Glebe and beyond to see the majestic trees. We also vist the Grafitti Tunnel at Sydney Uni and the many murals in Newtown.  Walk as much as you wish. There are many early exit points. Location: St Peters Map: Glebe Limit: 15. View

10 Nov, Sun 9:00AM				South Coast Islands 5
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
From Tabourie caravan park walk on beaches, rock platforms and bush tracks to explore the coast line and bush from Lake Tabourie to Meroo Lake. Walk out to Crampton Island if the tide is suitable (probably on return) and past Stokes Island. Swim if game. Map: Lake Tabourie 1:25,000 View

11 Nov, Mon 8:30AM				Lennox Bridge
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	270m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Follow the shared pathway to Couglan Rd. Then visit Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge, Marges Lookout and Elizabeth Lookout. Pathways, streets and tracks. Tracks in Knapsack Park also cater for mountain bikes. Location: Blaxland Map: Springwood and Penrith Limit: 20. View

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