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7-9 Nov, Sat-Mon	Hefrons Hole and beyond
Grade:6/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
A 3-day pack or base camp walk. This walk is full. Private property access permission has been arranged. Day 1: Drive to the locked gate at GR 315 765. Take all our gear from the cars and walk to the cave where we will camp for two nights. With a day pack, climb Merrits Gap, GR 326 791, and then Murder Mountain, GR 330 792. Descend north east towards Growee River, if time allows. Return back to the base. About 6 km, depending on the terrain. Day 2: From our camp site, walk west and use Spring Log Pass to climb Spring Log Ridge. Follow it north as far the time allows, then descend east into Paradise Gully or Growee River and return to camp. Depending on the terrain, could be about 12 km. Day 3: Break camp, take our gear and walk 1.5 km back on Growee Trail to about GR 320 773. Leave our gear and take the water for the day. Walk west on a rough trail for about 500 m, then, at about GR 315 775, climb and explore the ridge running north, north west as far as GR 302 797. From here, descend into a canyon like gully to the north east and attempt to negotiate it all the way back south east towards the start of the walk, adjusting for the terrain as necessary. Depending on the terrain, could be about 10 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Growee 89324S View

7 Nov, Sat 8:00AM			Mt Victoria Falls – Burra Korain Flat – Grose River – Pierces Pass
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	600m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A walk of many spectacular waterfalls as well as some nice swimming holes on the Grose River for those you want to cool-off along the way, this route is full of beauty and something of interest to keep the most jaded walker happy! Steep sections of track: no bush bashing. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

7-8 Nov, Sat (09:00AM)-Sun (16:00PM)			Part of Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6	Length	20km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
An easier pack walk in the Megalong Valley along a section of the Six Foot Track. Lovely scenery and a great campsite next to the Cox River. A joy to get out pack walking and camping again! Location: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

8 Nov, Sun 9:55AM			Bouddi coastal walk to Little Beach
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-leader: Hugh Hodge. Some beaches in Bouddi National Park can only be reached through a bush track, so they don’t attract crowds. And from the bush tracks along the cliffs the view is spectacular. Always! We walk from Putty Beach to Little Beach and swim along the way. See the SS Maitland Shipwreck. Steep and slippery sections. Social distancing, sanitizer. Masks Map: Central Coast Limit: 12. View

8 Nov, Sun 10:00AM			Hawkesbury Explorer 1
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	450m	Sydney Branch
Ewan C.
(Postponed) (This walk is postponed due to track closure) 11km walking track is near Wisemans Ferry and follows a steep mountain ridge through lush gullies, past clear running creeks in Dharug National Park. This rough track will really get your heart racing with several steep climbs along the way. 11km walking track is an exhilarating challenge for adventure seekers. This beautiful circuit walk goes through a range of dry and wet forest along the valley, and offers some great views. There are plenty of grass trees along the way to add to the scenery and the creek crossings are very picturesque. The side trip to a large Aboriginal engravings site alone is worth the entry price! At this time of the year, there is an abundance of wild flowers. Steep and slippery sections Location: Dharug NP Map: Gunderman 91313S Limit: 10. View

9 Nov, Mon			Bantry Bay
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Co-Leader: Renate Wood. This challenging walk heads steeply down from Seaforth Oval to Bantry Bay, then climbs up via the Timbergetters Track, to the Bluff Lookout for a spectacular view over Bantry Bay. Here there is an option to do a return walk to the unusual sandstone Natural Bridge. From the Bluff Lookout we cross Ararat Reserve to return to Seaforth Oval via the Engravings Track. Uneven track surfaces and creek crossings. Location: Garigal NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 14. View

9 Nov, Mon 9:22AM			Three Sisters
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Walk to Lady Darleys Lookout, Echo Point, the Giant Stairway, Federal Pass and Furber Steps. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 18. View

10 Nov, Tue			Mt Kembla Summit & Ring Track
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) Summiting Mt Kembla and the ring track that circles Mt Kembla provides wonderful views over the Illawarra Coast. steep track and some road walking Location: Mt Kembla Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 16. View

10 Nov, Tue			Walls of Camelot – Nattai NP
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked) The track branches off the Wattle Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs. The track then continues on to join the Rocky Water Holes track. Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Location: Nattai NP Map: Nattai 89291S Limit: 16. View

10 Nov, Tue 1:00AM			Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the escarpment
Grade:4/6	Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) 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 spectacular. Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 16. View

11 Nov, Wed 10:00AM			Ralph Newboult Memorial Walk
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from Rose Bay to Watsons Bay via Hermitage Walk. Location: Rose Bay Limit: 15. View

11 Nov, Wed 1:00AM			Redledge Pass
Grade:4/6	Length	11km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Joint leader Sheila Walker. From Narrow Neck Track head down a natural pass on a late 1800s miners route. The track leads down to the old Glen Shale Mine from where there is an old overgrown tram line which connects to the Devils Hole Track and the climb to the chock stone at the finish of the Devils Hole. Steep and slippery sections, rock scrambling, some narrow exposed ledges, steep descent and creek crossings. Limit: 12. View

11 Nov, Wed 9:30AM			Sydney Olympic Park Photography Walk
Grade:1/6	Length	8km	3m	Southern Sydney Branch
5602
This is a walk along the tracks next to lagoons at the park where we may see many species of birds. It also has some historic maritime relics. Bring a camera and/or binoculars and also water and food. The track is a shared with cyclist so we have to watch out for them. Map: Sydney Olympic Park, NSW Limit: 8. View

11 Nov, Wed 11:45AM	Walkers get together
		Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Mal
(Cancelled) Get together for Monday walkers who might be out of action, slowing down or just want to sit and chat. Lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, 90 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. View

12 Nov, Thu			Parramatta Park
	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
A visit to what’s left of Parramatta is essential. Start point is the George St Gatehouse of Parramatta Park. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to estimate a distance of 1.5 m. Hazards include viruses. Limit: 8. View

13 Nov, Fri 9:20AM			Jacaranda Walk No 2
Grade:1/6	Length	7km	50m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) We start with a wander around Sydney Park to see water birds such as black swans before walking to Erskineville to view the famous Jacaranda trees. Optional pub lunch. Walk can be extended to Newtown to see the interesting murals after lunch. View Esther's future walks Location: Erskineville Limit: 12. View

14 Nov, Sat	Middle Brother
		Mid North Coast Branch
Jackie W.
TBC. View

14 Nov, Sat 7:30AM			Mt Bouddi – Pretty Beach
Grade:3/6	Length	15km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Mt Bouddi - Maitland Bay - Putty Beach - Hawke Head Trail - Tallow Beach - Box Head - Flannel Flower Track - Pretty Beach. Coastal cruising at its finest with the occasional stop for a swim, photograph opportunity or simply to take in the view. This walk incorporates tracks, fire trails, beaches and maybe a short section of off-track walking. Location: Bouddi NP Map: Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 15. View

14-15 Nov, Sat-Sun	Provide First Aid Two Day
		Branch
General Community Event
The Provide First Aid course (formerly Apply First Aid or Senior First Aid) has two components: Pre-course learning. The pre-course on-line learning is a compulsory part of the course, and must be completed before you attend the face-to-face day. Theory content can be found on this link. This content will be in the theory assessment on the face-to-face day. A 1 day face-to-face session. The focus of the practical day will be practical skills and assessment and a theory exam. There is no specific teaching of theory content on the face-to-face day – it is assumed all participants will have completed the on-line material. For more information follow this link bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

15 Nov, Sun 9:00AM			Hawkesbury Explorer 2
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	450m	Sydney Branch
Ewan C.
(Nearly fully booked) We will walk the Convict Trail to Devine Hill, do the Shepherd's Gully circuit and continue to finish the convict circuit. Take into history, views over the Hawkesbury River, swamps, and farms. Plenty of grass trees, wildflowers, turpentine trees, majestic gun trees and sandstone rock formations around. Learn about the convicts and the Old North Road. Lots to enjoy at this beautiful walk. Steep and Rocky bits Location: Hawkesbury River Limit: 12. View

15 Nov, Sun 10:30AM			Tantawangalo National Park
Grade:2/6	Length	5km		Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
We'll take Nunnock Swamp Walk. This swamp is an endangered perched lake on the coastal escarpment. Has snow gum woodlands and important grasslands. If track is waterlogged, will do Alexanders Hut walk instead. Access roads unsealed. 2WD dry weather. 4WD wet weather. Creek crossing on Packers Swamp Rd. High country weather unpredictable. Bring suitable clothing. Location: Tantawangalo NP View

16 Nov, Mon			Hunters Hill
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	80m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Enjoy the beautiful Harbour views and flowering Jacarandas of this historic suburb. This walk takes you the length of the Hunters Hill peninsula, from the Lane Cove River side, past historic sandstone houses, across the ridge through the heritage-listed Kelly’s bush to the Parramatta River shoreline, and finally around the former Woolwich Dry Dock. Mainly streets, some bush tracks. This walk will be led by Renate Wood. Road traffic and streets to cross. Location: Municipality of Hunters Hill Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14. View

16-19 Nov, Mon (11:00AM)-Thu (15:00PM)	The Watagans
Grade:3/6		Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Co-Leader: Bob Rankin. We'll stay at a Holiday Park by the lake and do day walks to the Watagans National Park, Lake Macquarie and Strickland State Forest. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Watagans NP Map: Watagans NP Limit: 10. View

16 Nov, Mon 8:55AM			Woodford – Linden- Woodford
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	380m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) See the sights of sections of Coxs Road, bask at Paradise Pool, maybe OK for a dip too. Maintain Covid distancing. Please reply with emergency contact and NPA#. Some rough track, some road walking. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

17 Nov, Tue 9:00AM			Deer Pool
Grade:2/6	Length	4km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
November is a good time to see the Angophora hispida in flower and that can mean jewel beetles. Let's walk down to Deer Pools in Royal and see what we can find. Who knows! We might also seem some delightful lizards along the way. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

17 Nov, Tue			Mt Kembla Summit & Ring Track
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked) Summiting Mt Kembla and the ring track that circles Mt Kembla provides wonderful views over the Illawarra Coast. steep track and some road walking Location: Mt Kembla Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 16. View

17 Nov, Tue			Walls of Camelot – Nattai NP
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) The track branches off the Wattle Ridge Road to follow a fence line to a track leading to magnificent sandstone cliffs. The track then continues on to join the Rocky Water Holes track. Rough track, slippery creek crossings and scrambling up loose scree slopes. Location: Nattai NP Map: Nattai 89291S Limit: 16. View

17 Nov, Tue			Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the escarpment
Grade:4/6	Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) 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 spectacular. Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 16. View

18 Nov, Wed 10:00AM			Cheltenham to Thornleigh
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Bush walk. Tracks. Beautiful sandstone forest. Slips and trips. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 14. View

18 Nov, Wed 1:00AM			Glenbrook to Lapstone along Glenbrook Creek
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Starting from Glenbrook Station walk up the road walk along the edge of Douglas Smith Park down the track to Glenbrook Creek and then go along the creek passing the weir and Jellybean Pool and then along an unmarked track to Napean River. After that along the track alongside the river and finally go inland to Lapstone Station. Poorly maintained section of track, rock scrambling, unmarked track and creek crossings. Limit: 12. View

19 Nov, Thu 9:00AM			Manly to North Head
Grade:2/6	Length	8km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A mixture of historic, of coastal and of heath. Enough to satisfy almost everyone. Why, we even travel on the threatened Freshwater class of ferry to arrive at the walk! What better way to see the harbour!!!! Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 10. View

19 Nov, Thu			Randwick and It’s History
Grade:2/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Co-leader is Beth Cambridge. Randwick was first council in Sydney. We'll visit a Blackett building which was an asylum for destitute children, the old Newmarket precinct, Struggletown and The Spot as well as Randwick CBD with 18th-century houses, Art Deco terraces and interesting churches. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to estimate a distance of 1.5 m. Hazards include viruses. Map: Randwick City Council Limit: 8. View

20 Nov, Fri 1:00AM			Forestville Circuit along Middle Harbour
Grade:3/6	Length	15km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
From Chatswood Station take bus to start of the walk near the Forest Vet Hospital. Walk through Garigal National Park down to Middle Harbour and follow the track along the foreshore past Flat Rock Beach, Davidson Park Reserve and then along Lyrebird Track and Carrol Creek Track back to the start and bus back to Chatswood Station. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

20 Nov, Fri			Green Gully Divide
Grade:5/6	Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park on the eastern edge of the Little Capertee Creek Camping Ground and make our way up Petries Gully, all the way to the dazzling Rainbow Caves at GR 438 295 and, if time permits, spot height 958. Return via a narrow ridge above Green Gully with breathtaking views onto the Wolgan-Capertee Divide along the way. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S View

20-22 Nov, Fri (15:10PM)-Sun (16:00PM)			Newnes weekend away
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
(Date Changed) (Cabins full, car camping available. Contact leader.) Drive to Newnes on Friday afternoon. Share accommodation in the comfy and fully equipped Newnes Cabins. Friday night spotlighting (wombats, possums, roos etc guaranteed). Saturday a decent walk to be announced. Saturday night help celebrate Paul Webster's 70^th and sit around the campfire. Sunday smaller walk or explore the ruins. For those not wishing to walk, Newnes is a great place to spend a lazy day. Cost is approx. $100 per person for both nights. Bring a plate to share for each of the evening meals. The limit of 23 will decrease if others non NPA start booking the cabins. Slippery sections. Map: Newnes Limit: 23. View

20 Nov, Fri 9:30AM			Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 9: Bondi Beach to Maroubra Beach
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-leader: Judy Morgan. We will walk from Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads in sections. This week we walk from Bondi Beach to Coogee and ends at Maroubra Beach. This is an absolute must-do in Sydney. While the Bondi to Coogee coastal path is more about stunning beaches and dramatic coastline, the Coogee to Maroubra coastal walk rocks – literally. It’s all about the rock pools and cool rock formations along the way. Swimming opportunity. Last Friday’s tracking and photos(click photo gallery) https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-f708f06--43 (Jacaranda) https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/newtown-murals-walk-dd45045 (Murals) View Esther's future walks Observe social distancing. Bring hand sanitizer. Steep and slippery sections Location: Maroubra Beach Map: Maroubra Limit: 16. View

21 Nov, Sat 8:30AM	Provide First Aid – One Day
		Branch
General Community Event
Phone 9745 8888 to find out if the proposed course date is running or to register for a course. Course runs 8:30am - 4:30pm at Barra Brui Scout Hall. View

22 Nov, Sun 10:00AM			Hawkesbury Explorer 3
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
Ewan C.
(Cancelled) We will explore the Hawkesbury area. Today we walk Bob Turners Track. We'll see amazing Flannel Flowers on our way down to the pristine Colo River. Steep and slippery sections Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 12. View

22 Nov, Sun			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

22 Nov, Sun 8:30AM	Provide First Aid – One Day
		Branch
General Community Event
Phone 9745 8888 to find out if the proposed course date is running or to register for a course. Course runs 8:30am - 4:30pm at Barra Brui Scout Hall. View

22 Nov, Sun	Provide first aid in remote situation day 1
		Branch
General Community Event
The St John Ambulance Provide First Aid course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty. It is suitable for both people in workplaces and members of the public who want training in first aid. Provide First Aid courses offered through Scouts NSW, St John’s and Bushwalking NSW cover all the normal content, but with an outdoors slant. The course accredits participants in the HLTAID003 “Provide First Aid” unit of competency. For more information follow this link bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/ View

23 Nov, Mon 9:01AM			Lawson to Wentworth Falls
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	620m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This walk cuts across four valleys which are all part of the Blue Mountain Creek catchment. It is part of Bruces Walk. Creek crossings. Steep sections. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

23 Nov, Mon 9:14AM			Spit to Manly
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	60m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park harbour views. Tracks, steps, beaches. Bring plenty of drinking water. Swimmers for a dip at Manly. Covid safe: masks public transport, social distancing. Register name, mob, emergency and membership nos with leader. Co-planner: John Hain. Slips & trips. Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 12. View

24 Nov, Tue 7:00PM	Bushwalking NSW Special General Meeting plus General Meeting
		Branch
Bushwalking NSW
An online meeting. Topic: Making Tracks - How to attract $7 million+ in new walking tracks. Register here for the meeting link. Our clubs are invited to our Special General Meeting immediately prior to the November General Meeting with the purpose of approving the updated Constitution of Bushwalking NSW Inc. Read the Agenda. View

24 Nov, Tue			Dharawal Pools
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	220m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) This park protects the largest surviving koala population in 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! Well-formed tracks/fire trails. One steep section of track. Some clambering down sandstone near swimming holes. One steep section of track. Walking poles would be handy. Swim opportunity😊 Location: Dharawal National Park Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 16. View

24 Nov, Tue			Thirlmere Lakes
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) From Lake Couridjah car park we will traverse anti clockwise around Lake Couridjah, Lake Werri Berri and Lake Gandangarra then up Racklyefts Finger Track to lookout over Lake Nerrigorang then down to Nerrigorang Picnic area for lunch. Return to car park via Thirlmere Lakes Track. Birds and wildflowers are in abundance. Rough tracks, fallen trees Location: Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 16. View

25 Nov, Wed 1:00AM			Bell to Submarine Rock
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk from Bell Station to Submarine Rock overlooking the Wollangambe River, passing a lookout with a view to many pagodas and back to Bell Station. Rock scrambling to get close to river. Limit: 15. View

25 Nov, Wed 10:00AM			Drummoyne Bay Run
Grade:2/6	Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Circular walk around Bay Run with extension to Hawthorn Canal and Haberfield. Limit: 15. View

26 Nov, Thu 9:30AM			Glebe History Walk
	Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Co-leader is Judith Hill. Glebe is an old inner-city suburb with a fair amount of 'century-old' housing stock in evidence everywhere throughout the condensed convict-built city blocks. Pubs, doctors, Demeter Bakery, churches, community garden, historic houses and the local Chinese Temple. Hazards include viruses and food delivery bicycles. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 8. View

27 Nov, Fri			From 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. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

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