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1 Dec, Sun 8:30AM				Illawarra Escarpment
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Jennifer M.
Mt Keira to Mt Kembla. Walk through forest from Robertsons Lookout to Mount Kembla Lookout on tracks and fire trails (some steep in places). Escarpment and coastal views. Some mountain bike activity in the area. Limit: 10. View

1 Dec, Sun 9:00AM				South Coast Islands 6
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Brush Island And Belowla Island. Walk from Bawley Point to Pretty Beach on beaches and headland tracks, past the nature reserves on Brush Island and Belowla Island. Swim if hot. Easy car shuffle required. Map: Kioloa 89261N View

2 Dec, Mon 9:05AM				Christmas walk – lunch
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
South Lawson Waterfall Walk followed by our annual get-together and lunch at Lawson Hotel. Or just come for the lunch! Booking for lunch essential. Location: Lawson View

2 Dec, Mon 7:00AM				Wedding Cake Rock
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
An early morning walk along the track from Bundeena to Wedding Cake Rock. If there are any takers we might even begin at sunrise. Are you ready? Summer days are best enjoyed at that time of day. Return for lunch and, possibly, a swim at Bundeena. Perfect for photographers and those who just like the coast without the crowds. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

3 Dec, Tue 12:08PM				Avalon – Clareville Beach – Taylors Point
Grade:2/6		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Streets, parks, ups & downs, steps, water views. Swim. Bus return to Avalon from Taylors Point then bus/es to city. View

3 Dec, Tue 9:34AM				Blackheath
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
From Blackheath Station a circular walk via Govetts Leap & Evans Lookout via steep sections, a long steep descent & a long steep climb, both on many steps, then on return to station via streets & some bush tracks involving a short steep climb on rough large rubble. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

3 Dec, Tue 9:30AM				Dharawal Pools
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	220m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Updated Details) This park protects the largest surviving koala population is greater Sydney. Stokes and O’Hares Creeks enclose a succession of idyllic waterholes, three of which are accessed on this delightful walk. Keep looking up for those koalas! It's December and beautiful waterholes so bring your cossies 🙂 Well formed tracks/fire trails. One steep section of track. Some clambering down sandstone near swimming holes. Location: Dharawal NP Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 20. View

4 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				Ahearns Lookout to Slotts Way Circular
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	334m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Date Changed) This is a pre-walk exploratory and will involve some off-track. The goal is to join Ahearns Lookout Track with a location on the slots way and thus adding an additional lookout and creating a circular walk. Off-track, possibly steep section. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 12. View

4 Dec, Wed 10:19AM				Cabarita Area
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW. Ramble 3 km. Option to extend. View

4 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Blackened by back burning and a wacker with a burnt out car over our dry winter, the reserve has begun to come back so this is a great opportunity to view the transition from black to green. The walk will extend towards Stony Creek at Kings Point so this is a fairly untrodden path for Wednesday walkers. Something in it for everyone! Good shade if the weather is hot. Coffee afterwards. View

5 Dec, Thu 9:00AM				A Quiet Swim 1
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
OK, I must confess that there is a hill to go down and then up but otherwise you will enjoy the experience. We might have it to ourselves. Location: Royal NP Limit: 12. View

5 Dec, Thu 8:55AM				Taren Point to Cronulla
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W
(Cancelled) Thursday’s temperature is predicted to be very hot with air particle pollution levels very high. These conditions and many similar previous weeks are a health risk. I am cancelling the walk and will put it on again when conditions are better. Along Woolooware Bay, Georges River, Shell Point and Taren Point Shorebird Reserve. Map of walk. Location: The Shire View

6 Dec, Fri 9:04AM				Farmers Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Climb gully near station to gain views over the old Zig Zag Railway. Then follow Farmers Creek to the dams. Creek crossings. Some sections of track overgrown or obscure. Steep slippery rough trails. Location: Zig Zag Map: Lithgow 89313S Limit: 20. View

7 Dec, Sat 10:28AM				La Perouse – Henry Head – La Perouse
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Fran C.
Short bushwalk to Henry Head in the morning before lunch at Danny’s Fish’N’Chips (or bring your lunch if preferred). Possible swim at La Perouse. Bus return to city. View

7 Dec, Sat 8:30AM				neates glen~grand canyon~clifftop track~Braeside track
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Updated Details) The justifiably famous Grand Canyon walk is a great place to escape the summer heat within its coolcrainforested realm!After experiencing this beautiful area we will walk along the cliff top track with its superb views before rounding off the day along the attractive Braeside walk! This walk is to replace my cancelled wollangambe canyon trip which has been affected by park closures due to the fires. path can be a bit slippery in parts Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 15. View

7 Dec, Sat				Wombat Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	7.5km	220m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Sunnyside Ridge – Number 8 Lookout – Wombat Canyon - Sonntag Retreat – Fern Gully Ridge – Fire Trail No 8. A great introduction to canyons, no abseils, a beautiful little canyon, some scrambling, possible wet feet. Track, off-track with mild scrub, creek walking, minor scrambling. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 10. View

8 Dec, Sun				Illawarra Northern Beaches
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	100m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
A walk exploring the Illawarra coast from Coalcliff to Thirroul via Seacliff Bridge, roadside pathways, beaches, headlands and rock platforms. Part of the Great South Coast Walk (greatsouthcoastwalk.net). Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Limit: 20. View

8-14 Dec, Sun (17:00PM)-Sat (12:00PM)				Koscie 2019
Grade:3/6		Length	60km	2,000m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Fully Booked) More magic with my 8th annual Koscie walk. This year we start from Round Mountain, and camp near Derschkos, Grey Mare, Pretty Plain and Wheelers Huts with an optional climb of Dargal Mountain. The usual great scenery and the usual lovely Koscie bushland and flowers. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

8 Dec, Sun 9:00AM				Pisgah Rock, Dadder Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
Pisgah Rock, Monkey Ropes Crk, Lincoln Ck, Erskine Ck to Dadder Cave and return. There is some rock scrambling - leader will take a tape. Bring water shoes in case Erskine Creek is a bit high but it will not be a problem to cross. Joint walk with Bush Club. Some rock scrambling, stream crossings. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 12. View

8 Dec, Sun 8:30AM				Pretty Beach & Durras Mountain
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Peter F.
From NPWS Pretty Beach car park, ascend Durras Mtn along forest tracks. Descend to coast via the east trail and return via coast. Some rock – hopping. One of the best walks in the region! Note early start to beat the heat and leave time for leisurely lunch, swim/snorkel at Snake Bay. Map: Kioloa 89261N View

9 Dec, Mon 8:25AM				Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
From the station to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return via Link Track to Campfire Creek. Creek areas can be slippery. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

10 Dec, Tue 8:30AM				A quiet Swim 2
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
The second quiet swim..... and with another hill but who cares! It is a magical location. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

10 Dec, Tue 10:00AM				Kangaroo Valley Mountain-Bike
Grade:2/6		Length	35km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ride on cycleways, quiet sealed and gravel roads through scenic Kangaroo Valley following the upper Kangaroo river. Lunch at Flatrock pool – bring your swimmers! Return same route. Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S View

10 Dec, Tue 10:59AM				Manly Lagoon – Queenscliff – Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Streets, paths, parks. Lots of water views. Possible swim. Coffee at Manly, ferry return from Manly. View

10 Dec, Tue 9:30AM				Sydney Harbour NP
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
A circular walk via Shelly Beach, clifftops, North Head Sanctuary, North Head & Collins Beach. Steep sections, steps, bushtracks, walkways, roads. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

11 Dec, Wed 9:30AM				Birchgrove Oval Area
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
WOW. Ramble 3 km. Option to extend. View

11 Dec, Wed 9:15AM				Conjola – Cunjurong Point
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
Park cars at end of road at Conjola beach (through the campground). Take advantage of the naturally closed lake entrance to walk around the lake to Cunjurong Point. Great views from the lookouts. Return past Green Island along the beach. Swim optional. Map: Milton 89272N View

11 Dec, Wed 10:05AM				Drummoyne to Balmain East
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	10m	Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Drummoyne wharf to Balmain East Wharf. Lovely views, mainly street walking. View

11 Dec, Wed 5:00PM				Evening walk – Coogee to Bondi
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	210m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Evening walk from Coogee Beach to Bondi Beach along the coastal track via Clovelly Beach, Bronte Beach and Tamarama Beach. Bring food to eat along the way or at the end at Bondi Beach. Meet on Arden Street outside Coogee Bay Hotel at 5pm. Buses for Coogee Beach leave from Martin Place and Museum Station. There could be smoke haze. Limit: 15. View

12 Dec, Thu 10:00AM				Sydney Park
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margery W.
Ramble around Sydney Park. Coffee somewhere. View

13 Dec, Fri 8:42AM				Lost World
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	600m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
From bus stop near Bruce St, walk to Martins Lookout, Kings Link Trail, Bunyan Lookout, Lost World. Return to Martins Lookout and walk back to Springwood by road. Creek crossings. Some steep and rough sections. Location: Springwood Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

13 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				Paddle Tallowa Dam to Camp 1 Shoalhaven River
Grade:2/6		Length	14km		Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
This is a very pleasant paddle up and through the first section of Shoalhaven Gorge. We will paddle up to campsite 1 which is just opposite Monarch Bluff. Lunch and possible swim at campsite then return. Open and deep water with limited exit points. Participants must be wearing a properly fitted and approved personal floatation device. Location: Lake Yarrunga and Shoalhaven River Map: Burrier 89282N Limit: 10. View

14-15 Dec, Sat (12:00PM)-Sun (00:00AM)				Car camping on annual NPA Xmas party
Grade:2/6					Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
I am leading a pack walk from Hornsby to Crosslands. This is detailed in a separate posting. We will join the NPA annual Christmas party lunch. Then we camp for the night. This is a good opportunity for you to join us at camp, if you prefer to car camp rather than pack walk. I have a couple of available spots in my booking. Contact me if you wish to join my booking. You can also make your own booking. The whole month of December is available for booking.  You can book to stay more than one night. Book on line: https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/sports-and-recreation/parks-and-playgrounds/crosslands-reserve or contact Council on 9847 6666. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Berowra Valley NP Map: Berowra Limit: 15. View

14 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Cowan to NPA Xmas Party
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	550m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
We walk from Cowan to the Annual NPA Xmas Party at Crosslands Reserve. View

14-15 Dec, Sat (07:15AM)-Sun (12:30PM)				Introductory Pack Walk to NPA Xmas Party
Grade:3/6		Length	24km	850m	Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
This would be very good as the first walk for those wishing to try out pack walking. From Hornsby Station a few streets and link up with Great North Walk. Head to Crosslands reserve (approx. 18 km, mostly downhill and relatively easy with one tricky creek crossing). We join NPA annual Christmas Party at lunch time.  Then we  camp at Crosslands: beautiful spot with water and toilets. Walk out next day to Berowra Station (6 km). Slippery sections. Location: Berowra Valley NP Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 15. View

14 Dec, Sat 9:45AM				Mount Kuring-gai Station to NPA Xmas party
Grade:1/6		Length	6km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
We walk from Mount Kuring-gai Station to the Crosslands Reserve to join the NPA Xmas party. Arrive at Mt Kuring-gai station at 9.45 (train arrives at that time) to walk to Calna and then back upstream to Crosslands to join the picnic revellers. We walkers will probably just carry what we are able to eat with those who are arriving by car. Steep and slippery sections Location: Berowra Valley NP Map: Mount Kuring-gai View

14 Dec, Sat 11:55AM				NPA Annual Xmas party at Crosslands Reserve
					Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
I have led walks for 42 years. Gee, I miss friends who have either moved on or ceased walking. I am sure other experienced leaders would feel the same. How about we have a Xmas party so that we can catch up with past, present and future friends? Gather at Crosslands Reserve for a wonderful time. Don't worry about your waistline. A few leaders would put on walks of various lengths and difficulties before and after the feast. Examples are as below: 1. Walk from Cowan to Crosslands Reserve 2. Walk from Mt. Kuring-gai Station 3. Walk from Crosslands Reserve to Berowra Station 4. Walk from Crosslands Reserve to Mt. Kuring-gai Station 5. Pack Walk from Hornsby and camp at Crosslands 6. Car camp at Crosslands Or you can simply drive to the Reserve. The picnic is self-catered. Bring a plate to share. You can choose to make a note donation instead of bringing a plate. You can do both as money raised will go to NPA. Please mention if you will be bringing a plate as we don't want to end up with just Money but no food. Location: Berowra Valley NP View

14 Dec, Sat 2:00PM				NPA Xmas party to Berowra
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	300m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
After the NPA Xmas party, we walk from Crosslands to Berowra Station. Location: Berowra Valley NP View

14 Dec, Sat 2:00PM				NPA Xmas Party to Berowra
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
We walk from NPA Xmas Party at Crosslands Reserve to Berowra station after the party. Slippery and steep sections Location: Berowra Valley NP View

15 Dec, Sun 11:30AM				Christmas at Narrawallee Beach
					Milton Branch
32009
We will meet any time from about 11:30am onwards to just picnic and socialise and swim if hot. BYO picnic lunch and cool drinks. The December meeting will be held at around 1:30pm. Guests welcome. View

16 Dec, Mon 9:42AM				Engineers Cascade and Berghofers Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	370m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Pulpit Rock, Engineers Cascade then cross Highway and take Mt York Rd to Berghofers Pass. Down and back up Berghofers Pass. Return to Mt Vic Station. Small ladder and eroded steps to Engineers Cascade. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 20. View

16 Dec, Mon 8:45AM				North Head Manly circuit walk
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	135m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Circuit walk from Manly Wharf to explore the often unexpected wonders of North Head. Shelley Beach, North Head Sanctuary, North Fort (lunch), Q Station (swim at secluded beach), Little Manly, Manly wharf. Joint walk with Bush Club. Meet out the front of Manly wharf 8.45am. Location: Northern Beaches Sydney Map: STEP Inc. North Harbour Limit: 15. View

17 Dec, Tue 10:41AM				Cronulla – Gunnamatta Bay – Shelly Beach – Cronulla
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Streets, parks, ups & downs, steps, water views. Swim. Christmas Quiz. Wear red/green and Santa hats. View

17 Dec, Tue 9:36AM				De Burghs Bridge to Chatswood
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River & Ferndale Park Tracks. Steep sections, rough bushtracks, creek crossings (slippery surfaces) steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

18 Dec, Wed 9:49PM				Birrabang Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	200m	Sydney Branch
Graham C.
(Cancelled) (Cancelled due to fire risk) A very pretty canyon with lots of crayfish. No abseils but wet feet guaranteed, volleys/sneakers recommended. Some scrambling and a short tricky ledge sidle where you wet everything if you fall in. A magnificent lunch spot with views into the Grose Valley. Steep scrambly desc/asc. Joint with Bush Club. Steep scrambling, slippery rocks, pretty well all off-track. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 8. View

18 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				Buckleys Headland
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
Mostly flat and gentle incline walk from Narrawallee Creek Point Road through weather-beaten forest to Buckleys Headland. This is a great walk for anyone who isn’t into too many hills with a rewarding unencumbered view south to Narrawallee and north to Cunjarong Point. Coffee afterwards back in Milton but if you would like a restful snack at the headland bring that as well. 🙂 Good shade if the weather is hot. Location: Conjola NP View

18 Dec, Wed 5:00PM				Evening walk Cremorne Point to Balmoral Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	240m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
An evening walk from Cremorne Point to Balmoral Beach, via Sirius Cove, Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head, Chowder Bay and Georges Head. Arrive at Balmoral Beach by sunset. Bring along snacks to eat along the way. Frequent buses from Balmoral Beach to Wynyard. Smoke haze View

18 Dec, Wed 9:03AM				Meadowbank Station to Cabarita Wharf
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Easy pace 10km cool breezes along Parramatta River. Swim at Cabarita Pool and/or coffee to finish. Please forward to those Wed walkers I’ve missed. Level walking. Comfortable pace. View

19 Dec, Thu 10:00AM				Coogee – Bronte – Bondi Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
Summer walk enjoying the eastern beaches Of Sydney. Some steps up and down. Coffee at Bondi Beach. Bus return to city. View

20 Dec, Fri 8:22AM				Mount Solitary
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	600m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Golden Stairs to Mt solitary and return. Lots of steps. Steep sections. Some rock scrambling. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison Limit: 12. View

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