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18 May, Mon Curra Moors Fire Trail
Grade:3/6 Length 8km Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk along Curra Moors Fire Trail (not the track) from the trackhead to the coast at Eagle Rock.
Location: Royal National Park Limit: 8. View

18 May, Mon 9:45AM Macquarie Park to Thornleigh
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  413m Sydney Branch
Ian B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.An interesting walk along the upper reaches of the Lane Cove River. Text or email leader to book. No one can join the walk without prior acceptance from the leader. Slippery and muddy in parts.
Location: Lane Cove National Park
Map: Parramatta River 91303N and Hornsby 91304S Limit: 9. View

19 May, Tue 40 Foot Falls
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Scribbly Gum Sue’s Group) Lake Alexandra to Boxvale Lookout via 40 Foot Falls and return. An interesting walk with varied terrain, views and river side walking. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Combined limit applies.
Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 10. View

19 May, Tue 7:00PM Adapting to the new bushfire conditions
Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Bushwalking NSW is sharing a live chat with Professor David Bowman about the new bushfire conditions we are facing and the surprising things we need to consider to adapt to them. Join them via Zoom for a live stream. RSVP essential https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/adapting-to-the-new-bushfire-conditions-tickets-104113897470
Location: online View

19 May, Tue 9:30AM Boxvale Track
Length 11km  450m Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(March Fly Mike’s Group) A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Rough tracks, creek crossings, and some steep sections.
Location: Mt Alexander NR View

19 May, Tue Cooks River
Grade:1/6 Length 6km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Cheryl F.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Must contact leader to book in. Easy walk on path beside river from Canterbury Station to Gough Whitlam Park, Tempe then looping back to Illawarra Rd Marrickville for return by bus 423 to city or train from Marrickville Station.
Location: Cooks River Limit: 8. View

19 May, Tue 11:38AM Douglas Park
Grade:2/6 Length 6km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Cancelled) Streets, parks, ups & downs, lovely district views, hopefully great autumn colours in this cute little town. 3:03pm train return to Macarthur, train to city. Coffee somewhere (time permitting). View

19 May, Tue 9:30AM Les Lambert Lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 9.5km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Jelly Fungus Joan’s Group) Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass Track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout. This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent.
Location: Budderoo NP
Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 10. View

19 May, Tue 10:00AM Royal NP
Grade:3/6 Length 12km Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) 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 May, Tue 9:30AM Walls of Camelot
Grade:4/6 Length 13km  450m Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Cancelled) The track branches off the Nattai Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs. The track then continues on to join the Rocky Water Holes Track. Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes.
Location: Nattai NP
Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

20 May, Wed 9:00AM Kioloa to Pretty Beach
Grade:3/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
32009
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.(Cancelled) A varied walk on quiet roads, beaches, headland tracks and coastal forest, with wonderful ocean views. Coffee in Kioloa afterwards.
Map: Kioloa 89261N View

20 May, Wed 9:30AM Rocks Area
Length 3km Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) WOW Ramble 3 kilometres. Options to extend. View

21 May, Thu Cowan to Hawkesbury River (GNW)
Grade:4/6 Length 13km  440m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) Starting near the Cowan Station, follow the Great North Walk track to Brooklyn via Jerusalem Bay. Slippery and uneven track, fallen trees, creek crossings. Limit: 6. View

21 May, Thu Meadowbank to Olympic Park & Armory
Grade:1/6 Length 5km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Gail S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Fully Booked) Walk across old rail bridge to Rhodes, Bennelong Bridge to Olympic Park Wharf. Lunch at Armory, walk back to Olympic Park Wharf for ferry or Rhodes station for train.
Location: Sydney Olympic Park Limit: 8. View

22 May, Fri Green Gully Cliff Walk
Grade:5/6 Length 15km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) From Newnes follow the Pipeline Track to the saddle at approximately GR 447 274. Leave the track and head north along the cliff edge for about 2.5km to GR 437 295 and then attempt to walk out to the end of the spur at GR 435 300. Pagodas, rugged terrain. Possible return via Petries Gully. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S View

23-25 May, Sat (08:00AM)-Mon (15:00PM) Colo Meroo
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  80m Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) A 2 or 3-day short full pack walk (you choose subject to transport) from Upper Colo to camp at Colo Meroo on the Colo River. Lovely scenery and a great campsite in the valley near the river. We spend a full day and two nights at the campsite to enjoy the area.
Location: Wollemi NP Limit: 15. View

23 May, Sat 8:30AM Goburra track~Pipeline track~lake Eckersley~Bullawaring track~Kingfisher Pool~Waterfall station
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  150m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is a delightful circuit with a chance to take photographs along the way any of early flowering shrubs, gorgeous angophoras and maybe for the very hardy even have a dip in any of the beautiful pools we will pass!
Location: Heathcote NP
Map: Royal NP Limit: 10. View

23 May, Sat 9:00AM Morgan Rd to N/W catchment corner
Sydney Branch
Conny H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) Explorative walk from Morgan Rd to N/W catchment corner. Booking required. View

23 May, Sat The Middle Valleys
Grade:5/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) Ben Bullen State Forest west of the Great Dividing Range encapsulates, in a relatively small area, everything that is exciting and interesting about bushwalking – incredible rock sculptures, tall pagodas, narrow slot canyons, magnificent caves, verdant forests and more. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Ben Bullen SF
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

24 May, Sun 9:00AM Burrill Lake Bush and Shoreline
Grade:3/6 Length 13km Milton Branch
Peter F.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) From Wildflower Reserve walk west to upper reaches of lake. Follow shoreline to boat ramp then fire trail and track to Cooper Creek. Some off-track to shoreline then to outskirts of Kings Point. Return to Wildflower Res via bush track. Figure of 8 walk can be varied. View

24 May, Sun 8:33AM Crossing the blue mountains section 15
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  300m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked) RSVP by SMS/email essential. Please provide mobile and membership no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.  Please make sure you can commit before RSVP as any last-minute drop out deprives other members the opportunity to walk.  An identical walk is being led by Esther Chow one hour later. This is what we did before the lockdown.  video of part 1  To minimize travel, we resume from section 15 and walk from  Glenbrook to Emu Plains. We walk to Marges Lookout, Elizabeth Lookout, Siding Lookout, Lucasville Station, Zig Zag Railway, the Quarry Lookout,  the ruins of the Gatekeepers Cottage, the John Whitton Memorial and along the scenic River Walk before heading to Emu Plains Station.  https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf   Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Install Covifsafe app.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 10. View

24 May, Sun 9:23AM Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 15
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  300m Sydney Branch
Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Co Leader: James Moule RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.  Please make sure you can commit before RSVP as any last minute drop out deprives other members the opportunity to walk.  An identical walk is being led by Allan Porter one hour earlier. This is what we did before the lockdown.  video of part 1 To minimize travel, we resume from section 15 and walk from  Glenbrook to Emu Plains. We walk to Marges Lookout, Elizabeth Lookout, Siding Lookout, Lucasville Station, Zig Zag Railway, the Quarry Lookout,  the ruins of the Gatekeepers Cottage, the John Whitton Memorial and along the scenic River Walk before heading to Emu Plains Station.  https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf     Steep and slippery sections. No-touch sign-on. Social distancing will be observed. Bring your own hand sanitizer. Please consider installing the COVIDsafe app.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Glenbrook Limit: 10. View

24 May, Sun Mittagong and Nattai NP
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  300m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) Lake Alexandra to Boxvale Lookout via 40 Foot Falls and return. An interesting walk with varied terrain, views and river side walking. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Combined limit applies.
Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 16. View

25 May, Mon Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:3/6  300m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) Faulconbridge to Springwood via Clarinda Falls, alongside Sassafras Creek, Perch Ponds, Martin Falls and Magdala Falls Slippery track, creek crossings, trip hazards, steep ascends.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 6. View

25 May, Mon Marley Fire Trail Loop walk
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  350m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk Marley Fire Trail down to the coast then loop back around. Initially following Marley Creek then pass the Big and Little Marley Beaches. Limit: 10. View

25 May, Mon 9:05AM Meander Lawson to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  150m Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Starting in Lawson 10 lucky people will meander (with distance) a few trails I've found recently between Lawson and Hazelbrook touching eventually on Terrace Falls trail. Lookouts, pools. A good initiation back into walking. Rough tracks
Location: Lawson and Hazelbrook
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 9. View

25 May, Mon Sphinx to Bobbin Head loop track
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  619m Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Starting (and ending) at the Sphinx, a series of carvings by a recuperating WW1 soldier as a memorial to his mates, at the entrance to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park we wind down to the beautiful Cowan Creek and follow it into Bobin Head. There is a steep climb up the ridge on a fire trail which we follow back to the start. See part of the walk on Google Street view tracker here You can come by car or public transport and we are meeting mid morning. You must book to come on this walk and get the details. SMS or email preferred. Some uneven and possibly slippery sections.
Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 9. View

26 May, Tue 40 Foot Falls
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(March Fly Mike’s Group) Lake Alexandra to Boxvale Lookout via 40 Foot Falls and return. An interesting walk with varied terrain, views and river side walking. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Combined limit applies.
Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 10. View

26 May, Tue 9:30AM Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  450m Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Jelly Fungus Joan’s Group) A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Rough tracks, creek crossings, and some steep sections.
Location: Mt Alexander NR
Map: Mittagong 89292S View

26 May, Tue 9:03AM Cooper Park – Centennial Park – Bronte
Grade:3/6 Length 13km Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) Walk to Bronte Beach via parks & streets, some bushtracks, with steep sections, steps up & down. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Bondi Junction Station. View

26 May, Tue 9:30AM Les Lambert Lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 9.5km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Scribbly Gum Sue’s Group) Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass Track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout. This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent.
Location: Budderoo NP
Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 10. View

26 May, Tue 10:14AM Liverpool – Georges River – Casula
Grade:2/6 Length 6km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Cancelled) Streets, paths, parks, ups and downs, water views. Let’s explore the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre before catching train to city. Hopefully some autumn colours on the way. Coffee somewhere. View

26 May, Tue 7:30PM Making movies from photos
Sydney Branch
Esther
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Presented by Vera Segoh.  After seeing the photos of Brian Everingham, Vera wants more people to enjoy a movie presentation of Larapinta.  It's one of the dreams of most bushwalkers to be able to walk Larapinta. It's beautiful and stunning. She is teaching us how to make movies from photos. This is an example of her creations:   video of part 1 We will use Zoom to do the presentation/training.  We'll send you an invite to join the Zoom meeting.  RSVP by email essential. View

27 May, Wed Castle Cove to Castle Crag
Grade:3/6 Length 13km Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Castle Cove to Castle Crag via North Arm Track, Harold Reid Reserve & Sugarloaf Bay. Street, bush tracks, fire trails, steps and lovely views. Limit: 9. View

27 May, Wed 9:30AM Minnamurra to Kiama Coastal Walk
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  100m Illawarra Branch
Margaret C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) A delightful coastal walk from Minnamurra Station, south to Kiama via the rugged headlands of the Boneyard and the Kiama Blowhole. Whale watching, hopefully. Cliff edges.
Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 15. View

27 May, Wed 9:00AM Walter Hood Monument to Washerwomans
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
Wendy
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Cancelled) 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 autumn day walk. You’ll never want to leave! Coffee back in Milton. NB: Return home about 1pm. This walk may have to be altered depending on park’s reopening post-fire. View

28 May, Thu Central to Edgecliff via Kingsford
Length 7km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A mid-morning ride on the Kingsford Line tram to it’s terminus and return to Moore Park. Walk back through Centennial Park to Edgecliff Station. Contact leader to book in and for full details by text or eMail. Hazard: CODIV-19
Location: Eastern Suburbs Limit: 8. View

30 May, Sat 9:50AM Canterbury – Tempe
Grade:1/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Cancelled) Along the Cooks River, very flat. Train return to city. View

30 May, Sat 8:00AM Conservation Hut – Carrington Park
Grade:4/6 Length 11km  800m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk from Conservation Hut - Empress Falls- Roberts Pass - Lindemans Pass - Carrington Park. This is a super spectacular walk which basically follows the base of the escarpment along Roberts then Lindemans passes all the way to Carrington Park. You will experience many waterfalls, breathtaking views and beautiful rainforest with the odd bit of history too. Rough track in parts with some rock scrambling.
Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

30 May, Sat 8:00AM Victoria Falls Lookout to Pierces Pass
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  530m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) This is a brilliant walk taking in many waterfalls as we travel down into the Grose Valley via Victoria creek and onto the picturesque Burra Korrain flat. Then following the Grose we ascend to Pierces Pass. Rock hopping in parts, crossing some creeks.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

30 May - 1 Jun, Sat-Mon Widden Brook and Hool ‘Em Boy Point
Grade:6/6 Length 30km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) A 3-day pack walk. Day 1 - Park on Nullo Mountain Road at GR 398 740, walk Nullo East Trail and get down into Widden Brook at about GR 404 730. Continue down Widden Brook and camp depending on the progress, probably at Coricudgy Creek junction. Day 2 – Walk down Widden Brook, take water and climb towards Hool ‘Em Boy Point. Camp at one of several panoramic points, depending on the progress. Day 3 – continue up Nullo Mountain, join with Nullo East Trail and re-connect with the cars. 6M, M333E Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP and Nullo Mountain SF
Map: Mount Pomany 89321S, Coricudgy 89322N, Growee 89324S, and Olinda 89323N View

31 May, Sun 8:00AM Clyde Gorge
Grade:4/6 Length 15km Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) From the Bhundoo Cottages, follow Clyde River along Deadmans Gulch Road upstream into the Clyde Gorge for lunch and real billy tea near a quiet bend in the river. There is a great swimming hole if it is hot. Return by the same route. Two river crossings. BYO lunch and cup! This walk may have to be cancelled or altered depending on park’s reopening post-fire.
Map: Corang 89273N View

31 May, Sun 10:38AM Crossing the Blue Mountains Section 14
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  220m Sydney Branch
Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Lead by James Moule.  RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.  Please make sure you can commit before RSVP as any last minute drop out deprives other members the opportunity to walk.   Two identical walk are being led by Allan Porter and Esther Chow 1 and 2 hours earlier.  Video of last week's walk  CBM15 Today we walk from  Blaxland to Glenbrook. Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge and Glenbrook Tunnel are the highlights of the walk. The disused Glenbrook Tunnel is steeped in history. It was used as a secret site for mustard gas storage in World War II and in recent years housed a mushroom farm that one local MP called a "doss house". The Lennox Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Mitchells Pass. It is the oldest stone arch bridge on the Australian mainland. https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf  Glenbrook Lagoon is a rare upland wetland that is one of only three of its kind in the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean System. The lagoon provides habitat for flora and fauna species that are otherwise unusual in the area. Steep and slippery sections. No-touch sign-on. Social distancing will be observed. Bring your own hand sanitizer. Please consider installing the COVIDsafe app.
Location: South Coast Limit: 10. View

31 May, Sun 9:32AM Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 14
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  220m Sydney Branch
Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked) Co Leader: Kevin Cliffe RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.  Please make sure you can commit before RSVP as any last minute drop out deprives other members the opportunity to walk.   An identical walk is being led by Allan Porter one hour earlier.  Video of last week's walk  CBM15 Today we walk from  Blaxland to Glenbrook. Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge and Glenbrook Tunnel are the highlights of the walk. The disused Glenbrook Tunnel is steeped in history. It was used as a secret site for mustard gas storage in World War II and in recent years housed a mushroom farm that one local MP called a "doss house". The Lennox Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Mitchells Pass. It is the oldest stone arch bridge on the Australian mainland. https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf  Glenbrook Lagoon is a rare upland wetland that is one of only three of its kind in the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean System. The lagoon provides habitat for flora and fauna species that are otherwise unusual in the area Steep and slippery sections. No-touch sign-on. Social distancing will be observed. Bring your own hand sanitizer. Please consider installing the COVIDsafe app.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

31 May, Sun 8:33AM Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 14
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  230m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) RSVP by SMS/email essential. Please provide mobile no. and NPA membership no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.  Please make sure you can commit before RSVP as any last-minute drop out deprives other members the opportunity to walk.  An identical walk is led by Esther Chow one hour later.  Video of last week's walk  CBM15 Today we walk from  Blaxland to Glenbrook. Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge and Glenbrook Tunnel are the highlights of the walk. The disused Glenbrook Tunnel is steeped in history. It was used as a secret site for mustard gas storage in World War II and in recent years housed a mushroom farm that one local MP called a "doss house". The Lennox Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Mitchells Pass. It is the oldest stone arch bridge on the Australian mainland. https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf  Glenbrook Lagoon is a rare upland wetland that is one of only three of its kind in the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean System. The lagoon provides habitat for flora and fauna species that are otherwise unusual in the area. Steep and slippery sections. No-touch sign-on. Social distancing will be observed. Bring your own hand sanitizer. Please consider installing the COVIDsafe app.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 10. View

31 May, Sun 8:00AM Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney Trackhead (Return)
Grade:4/6 Length 20km  760m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) RSVP by SMS/email essential, please provide mobile and membership no. A strict limit of 10 will apply. Starting with a steep climb from Wondabyne Train station you will explore a series of large rock platforms with wide views over the Brisbane Water National Park and visit Scopas Peak. After Scopas walk you cross a few pleasant rocky gullies before crossing Piles Creek on the Phil Houghton suspension footbridge. Here the walk heads towards Mooney Mooney Creek before walking up to the Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead on the Old Pacific Hwy. A side trip to Camp Kariong will be possible if time permits. Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Please also consider installing the COVIDsafe app. Steep and slippery sections.
Location: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 10. View

1 Jun, Mon 9:45AM Around Katoomba Township
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  220m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Fully Booked) Walk sections of the old Catalina Raceway. Walk through the Gully to Maple Grove Park. From here walk past Skyway East Station and up Birdwood Ave. Enter Prince Henry Cliff Walk at Raymond Rd. Walk PHCW to exit at Merriwa St. Walk roads and paths to Katoomba Station. This walk is mostly on roads or footpaths. Not all the walk is flat. The walk is bit shorter and easier than our usual Monday walks. No need to hurry. Some short sections of it could be muddy.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba Limit: 10. View

1 Jun, Mon 9:00AM Engadine to Audley and return
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  180m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Time to explore some of the countryside around Engadine and down to Kangaroo Creek.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

1 Jun, Mon Meadowbank to Cabarita
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  20m Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walking from Meadowbank, over the old railway bridge and onto the Kokoda track and continuing along the picturesque river foreshore to Cabarita Ferry wharf. It is possible to catch a ferry back to Meadowbank or into the city. A bus is also available back to Burwood and Ashfield. We start mid-morning. Uneven ground at times. Some street walking and light traffic to contend with.
Location: Parramatta River
Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 9. View

1 Jun, Mon 6:00AM Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra (GNW)
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  450m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Mt. Kuring-gai to Berowra via the Great North Walk track. May take longer 14km route. Slippery, steep track and creek crossing.
Location: Berowra Valley NP Limit: 6. View

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