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15 Aug, Mon 8:30AM				Cripple Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Reserve Ave and descend to Cripple Creek Trail. Follow this to the causeway and take the track following the creek. After a kilometre ascend the spur to Mt Riverview. Descend to Cripple Creek from Marshall Rd and follow the creek back to Blaxland. Some steep track. Creek crossings. Variety of surfaces. Location: Blaxland Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

15 Aug, Mon 8:58AM				Manly to Balmoral via North Head
Grade:4/6		Length	22km	400m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
This is a training walk for the walkers taking part in Cape to Cape walk in October.  We walk from Manly to Balmoral via North Head, making it 22 km long and 400m elevation. This route is chosen to simulate the longest day walk in C2C walk.  Other NPA members are also welcome to join. A few leaders will take turns to lead different segments of the walk. Steep and slippery sections View

15 Aug, Mon 9:10AM				Taronga Zoo to The Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Roslyn B.
(Updated Details) Foreshore walk mainly on paths and streets from Taronga Zoo, through Cremorne, Kirribilli, Lavender Bay to Wendy Whitely's Garden then over the Bridge to the Rocks. There is a short track behind the Zoo that could be muddy. Steps and one rather steep climb. Steps, slippery surfaces, mud. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 14. View

16 Aug, Tue 9:30AM				Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the Escarpment #710
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This walk is along the first part of the Bonnum Pic track.  Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment.  Wildflowers are prolific and the view is spectacular. Hazards: Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Nattai NP Limit: 20. View

17 Aug, Wed 8:38AM				Cowan to Taffy’s Rock return via Jerusalem Bay
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting from Cowan Station, walk along the Jerusalem Bay track passing Jerusalem Bay and turn off into Taffys Rock Track and on to Taffys Rock, passing the Top of the World Lookout on the way. Return the same way to Cowan Station. Will be postponed in the event of rain in view of slippery rocks. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, rock scrambling, indistinct and overgrown sections of track. Limit: 12. View

17 Aug, Wed 9:30AM				Kings Cross to Bronte
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Kings Cross station to Bronte via Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Woollahra, Centennial Park and Queens Park to Bronte. Mainly parks, but some street walking also. Limit: 15. View

18 Aug, Thu				South along the Duck River from Clyde Station
Grade:2/6		Length	8.5km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
(Fully Booked) The Duck River is a tributary of the Parramatta River rising near Bankstown. It is enclosed by a reserve and parks. Good paths and tracks. Hazards include current viruses and tripping. Limit: 10. View

19 Aug, Fri 8:42AM				Glenbrook Creek above Sassafras Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Yondell Trail to junction of Glenbrook and Sassafras Creeks. Explore Glenbrook Creek above Sassafras Creek. Exit via Wiggins Track. Off track, up and back along part of Glenbrook Creek. Expect muddy and wet sections. Expect this to be slow going. Location: Springwood Map: Springwood Limit: 8. View

20 Aug, Sat				Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Walk around the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. For those who are not familiar with the garden, please refer to www.australianbotanicgarden.com.au. Tours are not available for our group on this day. We will be entering the garden through a residential gate distant from the main gates and will walk mostly around the high perimeter of the garden, hopefully not affected by the celebrations of the community event which is planned for that day. Steps, lots of ups and downs, mostly on sealed and well formed paths, some unsealed and unformed paths which may be slippery and muddy after rain, some shared paths. A walking pole may assist. Some quiet street walking. Limit: 12. View

20 Aug, Sat 7:30AM				Pantoneys Crown
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Rising majestically from the Capertee Valley, Pantoneys Crown is impressive mesa from any angle and the view from the top is never less than spectacular. The walk involves access through private property and a climb up through woodland, before a steep ridge with some tape assisted rock scrambling for good measure! This walk is undoubtedly my favourite in the Blue Mountains region and not to be missed. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 14. View

20 Aug, Sat 7:36AM				Pantoneys Crown
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Rising spectacularly above the Capertee Valley Pantoneys Crown is impressive from every angle and the views from the top are of course superb! On this trip we will approach it from private property makjng for a shorter ascent and more time on top! Rock scrambling and mostly off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 14. View

21 Aug, Sun 9:00AM				Colour walk series No 3: Royal Botanical Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Today we'll visit the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, an oasis of 30 hectares in the heart of the city. Wrapped around Sydney Harbour, the Gardens occupy one of Sydney's most spectacular positions. Established in 1816, it is the oldest scientific institution in the country and is home to an outstanding collection of plants from Australia and overseas. From the provocative rare and threatened plants of the world to the romantic rose garden, the themed garden areas show the diverse beauty of nature.   View

22 Aug, Mon 10:00AM				Between Two Lagoons
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	180m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk connects the shores of Dee Why Lagoon and Narrabeen Lagoon. Starting at Collaroy it goes via the Long Reef headland and follows the coastline to Dee Why Lagoon. After crossing Pittwater road several flights of steps lead up to Collaroy Plateau for breathtaking views over the coastline. A steep bush track and several flights of steps lead down the cliff line to finish with a short walk along Narrabeen Lagoon. Steps. Location: Northern Beaches Sydney Map: Northern Beaches Limit: 14. View

22 Aug, Mon 10:00AM				Birds of the CBD & Cockatoo Island
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	60m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(Postponed) While this walk is not “Strictly for the Birds”, they do play a major part in it. Between Town Hall and Circular Quay the walk passes some beautiful sculptures of birds (Terrance Plowright's "Dancing Brolgas", Michael Thomas's Hill's "Forgotten Songs", Tracey Emin's " The Distance of your Heart” and Stephen Walker's “Tank Stream” fountains). After a ferry ride the walk continues on Cockatoo Island where the seagulls are raising their chicks. Live pigeons, ibis and seagulls included!. Steps, city traffic, swooping seagulls. Location: Sydney CBD and Cockatoo Is Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14. View

22 Aug, Mon 9:55AM				Little Zig Zag
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	420m	Sydney Branch
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: Mt Victoria Map: Hartley and Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Tue 9:30AM				Kangaroo River Fire Trail #150
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Jerry
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The Kangaroo River Fire Trail leads from Tallowa Dam Road down to Lake Yarrunga.  The fire trail winds through forest with beautiful ferns, orchids and interesting rock formations to a lovely lunch place on the banks of Lake Yarrunga.  Return by the same route. Hazards: Rough, steep fire trail and fallen trees. Location: Morton NP Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 20. View

24 Aug, Wed 7:03PM				Kalyarr NP
					Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
The August Zoom meeting will visit the Hay Plain and settle somewhere within the delightful Kalyarr National Park, the traditional Country of the Nari Nari People and also the childhood home of Branch member Valerie Atkinson. The presentation will include images of the sweeping plain, the vegetation along the Lachlan and the wildlife within it. It will also be an interactive session with Valerie Atkinson as we explore her times on Norwood and surrounding stations. Consider this part pictorial, part "My Story" and part an invitation to join the NPA on its late September field trip to this beautiful part of the world. This will also be our AGM and any member who wishes to join the committee in some form (including President, Secretary, etc) please let the current Executive know. The zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8102670640 Join from 7.00pm for a 7.15pm start. View

24 Aug, Wed 8:15AM				Patonga to Woy Woy
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	500m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Start along the shoreline at Patonga and walk in beautiful bushland in Brisbane Waters NP. Enjoy spring flowers including Waratahs and native rose.Enjoy water views of the Hawkesbury, Broken Bay and Woy Woy Bay. Finish at Woy Woy Station. A comfortable pace.  Social distancing. Steep tracks, some rocky and slippery creek crossings. Map: Gosford 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-91312S and Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 10. View

24 Aug, Wed 9:17AM				Stanwell Park to Otford Tunnel
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Include mobile no, member no and emergency contact no. Stanwell Park Station following the Wodi Wodi Track and then up to Mount Mitchell. Views over Stanwell Park and Bald Hill. Returning down along Stanwell Park Beach and on to the disused 1.8km Otford Railway Tunnel. Torches are essential. Finishing at Otford Station. Steep and slippery sections. Must bring a torch. Location: Stanwell Park Limit: 15. View

24 Aug, Wed				Waterfalls of Lawson and Hazelbrook
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Lawson Station follow paths and firetrail and follow a variety of tracks to the Hazelbrook Circuit visiting Victor Falls and Terrace Falls. From Terrace Falls we will follow an old route to Willawong Pool. A visit to Bedford Pool before returning to the Lawson Circuit visiting five waterfalls with a side trip, off track, to Leslie Falls. Return to Lawson Station. Slippery conditions, cliff edges, creek crossings. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 15. View

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