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19 May, Wed 10:00AM Lawson to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  400m Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Fritz W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk from Lawson to Hazelbrook. Lovely bush and  waterfalls. Slippery sections
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View

19 May, Wed 1:00AM Winmalee circuit via Grose Head South
Grade:3/6 Length 16km  420m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Train to Springwood and bus to start of the walk at Winmalee. From bus stand walk along White Cross Road to the start of the Shaws Ridge Trail, then Bees Nest Hill and Springwood Ridge Trail to Grose Head South Lookout (possibly continue on to Grose Head South) and back along Blue Gum Swamp Track and White Cross Road to Winmalee. Return to Springwood Station by bus. Slippery and muddy sections, creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

20 May, Thu 9:30AM Minnamurra to Kiama coastal walk
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  400m 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.A coastal walk, including beaches and rock platforms, from Minnamurra to Kiama, via Bombo Headland for some whale watching and then onto Kiama Blowhole. Cliff edges, rock surfaces. Limit: 10. View

20 May, Thu Paddington
Grade:1/6 Length 6km Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | 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)Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Stroll Paddington streets and lanes, past Victorian terrace houses, galleries, churches, heritage listed buildings and many corner public houses. Mainly flat walk with some gentle ups and downs. COVID safe numbers. Return to city from Edgecliff interchange. View

21 May, Fri Bundeena to Balconies and Water Run and return
Grade:3/6 Length 6km  100m Southern Sydney Branch
Gary S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWe will spend an hour at Balconies for morning tea to see if any whales pose for us… They are starting to move up the coast. Flowering Banksias might also bring in the honey eaters. To register contact Gary at gdschoer@bigpond.net.au and supply your phone number, emergency contact phone number and whether a member of NPA. If so and you know membership number, tell us. This is needed for paperless registration. We will do lunch around one at Bundeena Services Club. Limit: 10. View

21 May, Fri Even more of The Labyrinth
Grade:6/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark at Wolgan Road and go through Minotaur Lair to Point Sol and climb a high point at GR 422 232. Next, head north along the spur, then turn west and find a way down to the next level towards west at about GR 4200 2356. The idea is to explore the next 400 m of pagodas and slots, until 4160 E. Return via Ariadne Needles. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

21-26 May, Fri (15:00PM)-Wed (08:00AM) Green Gully
Grade:5/6 Length 65km Mid North Coast Branch
Tim F.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longAccommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Challenging 4-day walk along the Green Gully Track staying in huts along the way. Original group of 4 now has 2 spots free due to last-minute dropouts. See link below for details.$150 per head. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/the-green-gully-track
Location: Oxley Wild Rivers NP Limit: 4. View

21 May, Fri 10:12AM Neighbourhood Walk 17 : Chittaway Bay to Long Jetty
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  70m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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.(Nearly fully booked) Co-leader: Elena Mazur. An easy day out to beautiful Tuggerah Lake...walk from Chittaway Bay to Long Jetty. Waterbirds galore. For a preview of what you expect to see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWqja5elNSM We also hope to see one of Peter Rush's sculptures.  I saw this amazing sight when I went there in April:

Baboon Delivers Another Horse

See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pPcw2n2Tuw
Map: Central Coast Limit: 12. View

22 May, Sat 8:00AM Lockleys Pylon – Blue Gum Forest – Perrys Lookdown
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  730m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWell one of the classic walks is back on the table and there's no better time to do this challenging trip than in the cooler months when the air is fresh and clear and the views seem to last forever! I'm itching to see what the Grose Valley looks like at Blue Gum forest as well as in what condition, these 2 famous connecting tracks are in, so come and join me for what should be a wonderful walk. Steep descent and ascent and possibly loose rocks.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

22 May, Sat Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point
Grade:5/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other attractions. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Ben Bullen SF
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N View

23 May, Sun 7:30AM 20km plus walk series No 1: Coast Track in one day
Grade:4/6 Length 28km  900m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Fast pace | A trip where the leaders will set a fast pace.The Coast Track is an incredible coastal walk/trek within an hour drive south of Sydney running from Otford to Bundeena in one of the most popular and spectacular of the NSW National Parks, the Royal National Park.  This is a long day. When RSVP, please include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking experience to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Royal NP Limit: 8. Best Walk: Otford to Bundeena View

23 May, Sun 10:14AM Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 24
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  100m Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Nearly fully booked) Fairy Meadow to Port Kembla North. Walk from Fairy Meadow Station to Port Kembla North on a route through Puckeys Nature Reserve, The Blue Mile, Wollongong Harbour and Headland, Wollongong Greenhouse Park and part of the perimeter around Bluescope's steelmaking operations. Part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Limit: 12. View

24 May, Mon 10:10AM Hills around Manly
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  300m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longIf you think of Manly only as a beach, come along and change your mind. This walk climbs three hills around Manly, mainly on paths and pavements. Starting from the ferry wharf it first leads to Fairlight Beach then crosses the ridge and heads to Manly Lagoon. From the Lagoon it goes up the hill towards Freshwater, before turning back down to the Queenscliff rock pool. A long flat stretch along Queenscliff, Manly and Steyne beaches leads to the Fairy Bower rock pool. From there it climbs over the ridge to the old St Patricks College, and then to Little Manly beach before returning down to Manly Wharf. Hazards:hills and steps
Location: Manly
Map: Manly Limit: 14. View

24 May, Mon 8:42AM Springwood to Faulconbridge
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  390m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
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 part of Birdwood Gully, up to Chapman Parade. Tracks to Grose Road, Grose Quarry and up to Adeline Park Faulconbridge, ending at Faulconbridge Station. Lovely Mountain Blue Gums. Maintain Covid protocol. Few facilities at Faulconbridge. Rough, steep parts both up and down. Slippery bits.
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

25 May, Tue 7:00PM Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meeting
Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.(Date Changed) All affiliated club members are welcome to attend Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meetings at Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt Street, Redfern, Sydney – just 7 minutes from the station, and/or online, to learn about bushwalking, share their ideas, and represent the interests of their club. During Covid-19, meetings are held online. Contact us to register for online meetings and receive the video link. Agenda:
- Chat to fellow clubs and Bushwalking NSW from 7pm
- Discussion with James McCormack (Editor of Wild Magazine) on Luxury Lodges = Wilderness Lost starts at 7:30pm. Book here for your free Zoom link
- Bushwalking NSW Inc. update at 8:40pm View

25 May, Tue 9:30AM Mt Gibraltar – Bowral/Mittagong
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  290m Southern Highlands Branch
Geoff A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Mt Gibraltar is the highest point between Sydney and Canberra.  It also has some heritage listed Trachyte quarries.  Walking tracks provide access to these sites as well as providing lookouts where on a clear day Sydney can be seen. Hazards:  Rough and steep tracks, slippery rocks, fallen trees and unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Mount Gibralter Nature Reserve
Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

25 May, Tue 11:31AM Social lunch
Grade:1/6 Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Geoffrey.L
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked) It is really difficult to meet up with hiking friends at NPA walks these days as some have become fitter as they get older.  Some have slowed down a lot.  Some just want a change of lifestyle.   So that we get to see each other and catch up, we will host a yum cha at Burwood.  Cost is about $30. RSVP to either Geoffrey or Esther (eeesee@gmail.com) RSVP essential as we need to make a booking. provide member no, mobile no and emergency contact no. View the 14 20km plus walks and take up the challenge. https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?page_id=2835&leader_id=1929 Overeating.
Location: Burwood View

26 May, Wed 8:45AM Fortress Ridge and Lockleys Pylon
Grade:4/6 Length 15km  600m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longJoint leader Sheila Walker. From Leura Station drive to Lockley Pylon trackhead, leave some cars and then drive back along Mt Hay Rd to the trackhead of the Fortress Ridge Trail to start the walk. Walk past Fortress Rock Lookout, the Cave and Waterfall to the Fortress Ridge Lookout, turn around, on the way back turn into Fortress Canyon Entry Track, cross Fortress Creek, then along an indistinct track to the Lockleys Pylon Track on to Lockleys Pylon, and then walk back to Lockley Pylon trackhead. Please contact leader via email to register, stating whether travelling by car as we need to drive to start of the walk and back. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, scrambling uphill on indistinct track and possible fallen trees across track.
Location: Leura Limit: 15. View

26 May, Wed 10:00AM Meadowbank to Parramatta
Grade:2/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Denise S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk from Meadowbank ferry wharf to Parramatta along the river. Option to finish at Rydalmere. Limit: 15. View

27 May, Thu Carramar to Bankstown Airport at Milperra
Grade:2/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Sue W
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)Photography | 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.From Carramar station we follow good paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creeks and it’s confluence with the Georges River. We finish at the intersection of Henry Lawson Drive and Milperra Road. Return by bus to Bankstown, Strathfield or Liverpool stations. Map of the area. Limit: 12. View

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