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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

2 Jun, Tue 40 Foot Falls
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Jelly Fungus Joan’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

2 Jun, Tue 9:30AM Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  450m Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Scribbly Gum Sue’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

2 Jun, Tue 9:30AM Les Lambert Lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 9.5km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(March Fly Mike’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

2 Jun, Tue 9:30AM Mt Murray to base of Macquarie Pass
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Postponed) Walk from the top of Macquarie Pass near Mt Murray down through a gap in the escarpment then down a series of old trails and a service road to the bottom of Macquarie Pass. Steep, rough, uneven ground, overgrown tracks, tree fall, often off-track. Illawarra Highway is crossed a number of times. This is all downhill.
Location: Macquarie Pass NP
Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

3 Jun, Wed 9:30AM Botanical Gardens
Length 2km 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 2 kilometres. Options to extend. View

3 Jun, Wed 6:00AM Glenbrook circuit via Tunnel Lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  400m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Nearly fully booked) Glenbrook to Tunnel Lookout via Jellybean Pool and back. Steep and slippery track. Limit: 8. View

4 Jun, Thu 5:30PM Remembering Jack Mundey – the Green Bans
Branch
General Community Event
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.What were the Green Bans? Who was the late Jack Mundey and the Builders Labourers Federation? And what lessons can we learn from a movement that saved some of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks of natural and built heritage. Dr Meredith Burgmann was a friend and comrade of Mundey and author of Green Bans, Red Unions, an authoritative account of this exciting period. View

5 Jun, Fri 10:00AM World Environment Day Online
Branch
General Community Event
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.#ForNature – Bournda EEC World Environment Day Online. The 2020 campaign, “Time for Nature,” explores the remarkable value that our natural world provides and will stress the urgency of acting to protect it. Join one of the video conferences and be one of the local and global voices calling for strong action. There are three talks, 10am, 12pm & 2pm Learn more and signup here. https://bourndaeec.nsw.edu.au/whats-on/whats-on-term-2/fornature-bournda-eec-world-environment-day-online/
Location: online View

6 Jun, Sat 10:00AM Oatley Park
Grade:2/6 Length 11km  200m Sydney Branch
Esther
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.(Fully Booked) Lead by Vera Segoh. RSVP essential. Please provide mobile no. A strict limit of 10 will apply. We'll start from Oatley train station. Walk along Mulga Road to Oatley Park. Have morning tea at The Castle. Walk down to the Jewfish Bay walk skirting Lime Kiln Head all the way to Lime Kiln Bay. Cross the bridge to the wooden boardwalk at the mangrove to The Wetlands. Climb to Oatley Bush Playground to Webster Lookout and walked back to Jewfish bay before walking back to Mortdale station. We might see Greenhood Orchids, Acianthus and wetlands inhabitants. No-touch sign-on. Social distancing will be observed. Bring your own hand sanitizer. Please consider installing the COVIDsafe app Limit: 10. View

6-7 Jun, Sat (08:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM) Splendour Rock Walk
Grade:3/6 Length 28km  600m 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) The annual trip to Splendour Rock in the Blue Mountains, this time on the very day of full moon with a penumbral lunar eclipse early morning on Sunday. A wonderful experience to see the landscape under full moon, and at sunrise and sunset! This is a lovely trip with an unforgettable view from the campsite.
Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

6 Jun, Sat 8:30AM Tahmoor Gorge loop and Mermaid Pool
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m 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 loop walk in the beautiful and rugged Tahmoor Gorge which includes the spectacular Mermaid Pool and several other pools along the way. An area on Sydney's doorstep not often visited but certainly worth it. Rock hopping and scrambling along the way
Location: Mermaids Pool and Tahmoor Gorge
Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 10. View

6 Jun, Sat Warrimoo to Glenbrook
Grade:3/6 Length 16km  400m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFrom Warrimoo Station follow roads and paths to pick up the Florabella Pass Track. Follow this good track to eventually descend and cross Glenbrook Creek. Now we ascend the Bullant Track, faint at times, and follow to the Saint Helena Ridge track. Descend to the Duck Hole, cross Glenbrook Creek again and follow tracks and paths to Glenbrook Station. Creek crossings, slippery conditions and cliff edges.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Springwood 90304S and Penrith 90303N Limit: 10. View

7 Jun, Sun 8:36AM Crossing the Blue Mountains section 13
Grade:3/6 Length 7km  300m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
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.RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.  This is last week's walk  CBM14 Blaxland to Glenbrook  This week we walk from Warrimoo to Blaxland . One of the prettiest walks in all of the Lower Mountains, this track (classified as hard track) winds along Florabella Creek and then Glenbrook Creek. Wildflowers, shelter caves, swimming holes, interesting sidetracks and lots of shady spots to rest make this a great adventure at any time of year. Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring own hand sanitizer. Limit: 10. View

7 Jun, Sun 9:36AM Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 13
Grade:3/6 Length 7km  300m Sydney Branch
Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Nearly fully booked) Co Leader:  Kevin Cliffe RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.   This is last week's walk  CBM14 Blaxland to Glenbrook  This week We walk from Warrimoo to Blaxland . One of the prettiest walks in all of the Lower Mountains, this track (classified as hard track) winds along Florabella Creek and then Glenbrook Creek. Wildflowers, shelter caves, swimming holes, interesting sidetracks and lots of shady spots to rest make this a great adventure at any time of year. Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections. No touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Install Covifsafe app.
Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

7 Jun, Sun Heathcote NP Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) Circuit walk from Waterfall via Lake Toolooma, Kingfisher Pool, Myuna Pool and more. A great section of the park with plenty of water, we hope. Joint walk with our friends from Bushwalk the 'Gong who have the opportunity to become NPA members if they like what we do. Please come along and give them an NPA welcome. Combined limit applies.
Location: Heathcote NP
Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 15. View

7 Jun, Sun 9:00AM Hydro Majestic ~sunbath track~tuckers lookout~colosseum track
Length 8km  120m 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) Although not a long walk there's plenty to see on this spectacular walk including the, of course, amazing views into the Megalong Valley, some interesting rock formations and some winter flowering flora. Of course after the walk the Hydro coffee shop is only a short hike up the hill. Rock scrambling in parts
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 10. View

8 Jun, Mon 9:00AM Lake Woodford
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  320m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Winbourne Rd and L6 Trail to views of Lake Woodford as we walk along Woodford Creek Trail. We take a steep track back up to Winbourne Rd and return to Hazelbrook. Nearly all roads and trails. Some steep sections. Some loose surfaces.
Location: Hazelbrook
Map: Katoomba Limit: 10. View

8 Jun, Mon Lane Cove River Walk
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  175m Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk Leader: Ian Baker. Contact John for bookings. Walking from Macquarie Park Metro station to De Burghs Bridge and then down the Great North Walk to Fuller's Bridge and then continuing on down the river, through the old Fairyland and climbing to North Ryde Metro station. Some rough and slippery sections as well as some street walking. Dense vegetation at times.
Location: Lane Cove National Park
Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 9. View

8 Jun, Mon Waterfalls of South Lawson and Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  300m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFrom Lawson Station follow paths to pick up the south Lawson Waterfall Circuit. Complete this circuit visiting five waterfalls. Follow link track to the Hazelbrook Waterfalls Circuit and explore tracks and visit more waterfalls. Finish with a walk along Terrace Falls road to Hazelbrook Station. Creek crossings, slippery conditions.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 10. View

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