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1 Nov, Fri 9:03AM				Waterfalls Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Bandula G.
We walk from Lawson station to Hazelbrook Station via South Lawson Fire trail, Adelina Falls, Junction Falls, Federal Falls, Cataract Falls, Terrace Falls, Victor Falls and Bedford Creek. Mostly shady. Slippery sections. Limit: 15. View

2 Nov, Sat 11:00AM				Barrington Tops NP 50th Anniversary Celebrations
					Branch
General Community Event
Please join us in celebrating the past, present and future of this remarkable, ancient landscape. Please arrive by 11am for light refreshments before the official event begins at 11:30am. Join a free guided tour of Polblue Swamp Walk from 2pm, or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounds. Please bring your own picnic lunch. Families are welcome—there’ll be plenty to keep the kids busy. Please note: The weather can change rapidly in Barrington Tops so please come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear. Please RSVP by 6 October by email Ibi.Zsiros@environment.nsw.gov.au or phone Ibi Zsiros on 02 4927 3275. View

2 Nov, Sat 8:30AM				Croobyar – Kingiman Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
32009
The walk will go from Croobyar Road up an unnamed steep (and not on the map) fire trail to the Kingiman road, then on a track around an unnamed peak and up the ridge to the peak(off track) and back to the Mt Kingiman Road, down the hill on Turpentine Road back to Croobyar. About 11km with a climb of about 300m. Short and sharp, bring morning tea, but back in time for lunch. View

2 Nov, Sat 9:00AM				Evans Crown Nature Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Evans Crown Nature Reserve has some of the most impressive boulder formations you're ever likely to see and on this trip I plan to explore as many of these outcrops as possible with forays north and south of Crown Rock. At this time of year the wattle and various other native plants should also be in full bloom which makes for a colourful walk! Rock scrambling. Map: Tarana 88301N Limit: 15. View

2-3 Nov, Sat-Sun				Mt Canobla and Mt Gundangaroo Traverse to St Johns Point
Grade:6/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Cancelled due to nearby fire and smoke risks. A 2-day pack walk. Numbers are strictly limited. Private property access is required. Day 1 - Park near Canobla Gap and ascend Mount Canobla on a razor blade spur. Continue to Mt Gundangaroo and camp near the trig. Water was found in a nearby gully. Day 2 – Walk to St Johns Point, then descend to Canobla Gap Trail and walk back to the cars. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Glen Alice 89314N View

3 Nov, Sun 9:30AM				Berrara Creek Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Jim G.
Circuit walk from North Bendalong to Berrara, including creek, waterfall, forest and Monument Beach. Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

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

12 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Amphitheatre and Fairy Bower Falls, Bundanoon
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
(Cancelled) Spectacular walk underneath the escarpment. Muddy and slippery in places. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

12 Nov, Tue 9:24AM				Baulkham Hills
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk in the Torry Burn, Sophia Doyle & Crestwood Reserves. Pathways, streets. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish buses to Parramatta Station or Wynyard Station. View

12 Nov, Tue 8:00PM				Fish Intelligence
					Branch
General Community Event
Fish are exploited by humans for food from wild stocks and intensive aquaculture as well as being a popular pet. Do we know how intelligent they are? Should we be treating them with the same level of compassion as warm-blooded vertebrates? Talk held by Dr Culum Brown, a professor at the School of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University. His main field of study is the behavioural ecology of fishes with a special interest in learning and memory. View

12 Nov, Tue 10:00AM				Lisgar Gardens and Hornsby Heritage
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
(Cancelled) Walk from Hornsby Station to Lisgar Gardens for morning tea and then explore the nearby streets in the Heritage Conservation area. Lunch at the Swimming Pool Park and coffee nearby. View

12 Nov, Tue 9:00AM				Mountain-Bike Ride West of Berrara
Grade:3/6		Length	40km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
(Cancelled) Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Riding on Mondayong, Berrara, Blackbutt, Grasstree, Cedar and Red-head fire trails in Conjola National Park. Stop for coffee in Cudmirra, maybe Monument Beach for lunch. Exact route to suit participants on the day. Map: Tianjara 89271S and Sussex Inlet 90274S View

12 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Taren Point Shorebird Reserve
Grade:1/6		Length	2km	10m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) This is a bird watching and photography session to welcome back whatever waders are returning from the northern hemisphere. It is timed to see them just as the tides begin to recede. It also allows us to look at the Council managed shorebird reserve. Limit: 12. View

13 Nov, Wed 9:45AM				Dee Why to Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Walk Dee Why to Manly via beaches, bush tracks, some promenades and street walking. View

13 Nov, Wed 9:30AM				Royal NP
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
(Cancelled) WOW. Ramble 3 km. Option to extend. View

13 Nov, Wed 11:45AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Social get-together for Monday walkers who might be out of action, slowing down or just want to stay in touch. Lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, 90 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

13 Nov, Wed 9:00AM				Waterfall to Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	480m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) There are some nice quiet pools mid-week in Heathcote National Park and the days are warming up. Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 12. View

14-15 Nov, Thu (08:30AM)-Fri (15:00PM)				South Coast
Grade:3/6		Length	17km		Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Two days paddling, staying at Holiday Haven Swan Lake Tourist Park 2 nights (13th + 14th Nov). Day 1 (14th Nov), 15km - Paddle the waterways of Sussex Inlet including a section of St Georges Basin and out to the entrance. Day 2 (15th Nov), 17km - Paddle the waterways of Wandandian Creek including a section of St Georges Basin, and Tullarwalla Lagoon. Come for one or both days. PFDs and splash decks compulsory. Will not go onto open water if weather conditions are unfavourable. Location: Sussex Inlet , Wandandian Creek Limit: 12. View

15 Nov, Fri 8:12AM				Hippocrene Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	670m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Changed Transport Details) Wentworth Falls, Slack Stairs, Hippocrene Falls, Vera Falls, Valley of the Waters, Conservation Hut. Steep, poor track in sections. Lots of steps. Creek Crossings. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

15 Nov, Fri 10:02PM				Night walk Circular Quay to Manly
Grade:4/6		Length	31km	700m	Southern Sydney Branch
Angelo E.
(Fully Booked) RSVP and head torch are a MUST. Meet at Wharf 5 at Cirular Quay. What to bring: Good walking shoes/boots, 2-3 litres of water, two snacks and one late night meal, light rain jacket. Slippery parts. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Manly Limit: 10. View

15 Nov, Fri				Point Repulse
Grade:6/6		Length	24km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Co-leader: Mark Wigley. A very big day with serious exposure and nasty scrub plus two 750 m climbs. Descending into Kedumba Valley from the locked gate we will stride out on the Cedarland Fire trail close to the forbidden zone. We then scramble up onto the Korrowall Ridge and along the 4 km dangerously exposed ridge onto Mt Solitary. The route back may be via the East Col track or by Miners Pass if time and stamina allow. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jamison 89302N Limit: 8. View

15 Nov, Fri 9:00AM				Winifred Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) PARK CLOSED DUE TO FIRE RISK. While we will follow the track from Audley to Winifred Falls and Anice Falls we will also do some exploring beyond the regular route. We will include the South West Arm. Be prepared Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

16 Nov, Sat 8:00AM				Caves Beach to Red Ochre Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
If you like coastal cruising with the odd swim and snorkel included then this is the walk for you as we saunter along the littoral zone from the scenic Caves Beach, heading south and passing another dozen or so beaches along the way to finish up near Red Ochre sands. Expect rock shelves, colourful heathlands and enough time out to enjoy this magnificent coastline. Rock scrambling in a couple of places. Location: Munmorah SCA Map: Swansea 92314N and Catherine Hill Bay 92314S Limit: 15. View

16 Nov, Sat 9:40AM				Cowan to Brooklyn
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	600m	Sydney Branch
Ewan C.
(Cancelled) This is a popular section of the Great North Walk, with scenery ranging from foreshore to ridge top lookouts. We will follow the Great North Walk from Cowan Station down to the picturesque Jerusalem Bay, then climb up over a series of ridges before descending into Brooklyn. This walk is a great one-way trip from station to station with numerous water views, including a circumnavigation of Brooklyn Dam whilst enjoying a wonderful diversity of flora along the way. Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 12. View

16 Nov, Sat 10:00AM				Meadowbank Wharf – Rhodes
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sandra C.
Walk part 3 of 6 parts. Walk Ryde Bridge, street walking to Brays Bay and foreshore paths at Rhodes Park and Kokoda Memorial Track. Mainly flat walking with close river views. Water available and dropout points. Coffee options. Train return from Rhodes. Joint walk with WEA Ramblers. View

16 Nov, Sat				Point Green and Wolgan Falls
Grade:5/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
This is a walk in another spectacular, unprotected part of the Gardens of Stone region, currently under threat. We will visit Point Green and the Wolgan Falls, starting and finishing on Sunnyside Ridge Road. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

17 Nov, Sun 8:00AM				Clyde Gorge Scenic Stroll & Sausage Sizzle
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
From the Bhundoo Cottages, follow Clyde River along Deadmans Gulch Road upstream into the Clyde Gorge for a sausage-sizzle 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 bread and cup. Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 10. View

18 Nov, Mon 9:54AM				Pulpit Rock to Fairy Bower
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Pulpit Rock, Witches Glen, Ferris Cave, Grotto and Fairy Bower. Rough track in places. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 20. View

19 Nov, Tue 7:00PM				Discover The Great West Walk
					Branch
General Community Event
Have you discovered Sydney’s brand new 65-kilometre walk? Discover The Great West Walk at the Bushwalking NSW General Meeting. We bet you’ll find something new and accessible by public-transport too in this presentation by Ian Napier, President of The Walking Volunteers! Hear how they amazingly achieved the mapping and coordination of a new walk through Sydney called The Great West Walk. Great North and South Walks Did you know that Garry McDougall created The Great North Walk along with Leigh Shearer Heriot? They put 7 years into finding, mapping and promoting the Great North Walk to local councils. The walk idea was initiated by Leigh's desire to walk the length of the Lane Cove river valley. Garry liked the idea and thought, why not go all the way to Newcastle? Garry is now working on a Great South Walk from Sydney to Canberra. Another reason to seek him out at 7pm Tuesday night, 19th November at Redfern Town Hall Small Hall on the top floor. View

19 Nov, Tue 8:59AM				Oatley Park
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk from Como Station to Oatley Station via streets, reserves, bushtracks, fire trails, steep sections. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

19 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Red Track Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	700m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Leader Changed) This walk follows the track through forest, along creeks and beneath the M5 Motorway. The Nattai River and Gibbergunyah Creek are crossed on the way. There are views and waterfalls along the route. Rough track, steep steps, slippery rocks and 4 creek crossings. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 15. View

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