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19-20 Sep, Sat (08:15AM)-Sun (17:00PM)				Cycle Chipping Norton to Windsor and return
		Length	130km	200m	Sydney Branch
Rob G.
On Saturday 19 September we will be meeting at Ascot Drive, Chippington Norton, 8:15am for an 8:30 start. Cycling mostly on quiet roads and bike paths to Canley Vale for coffee, then on bike paths to the M7 cycle way, then to Rooty Hill Pub for lunch (or BYO). Continue to Richmond Road cycle path, then onto Windsor. I have booked a room at the Windsor Hotel, 54 George Street, Windsor. Best to book your accommodation early, after contacting leader. Local Pub for dinner (possibility of a band Saturday night). Sunday 20 September, Windsor Mall Markets from 9am, departing Windsor approx. 10am. ""Picnic lunch"" on the way back. Returning to Chipping Norton between 4 - 5pm. Limited numbers. Approx. 65 kms each way. A social weekend away. View

19 Sep, Sat 8:30AM				Girrakool – Staples Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	650m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Girrakool - Piles Creek - Scopas Peak - Kariong Brook - Staples Lookout. At this time of the year, Brisbane Waters National Park is full of wildflowers and is a joy to walk in! On this trip we will travel along various scenic trails visiting peaks and waterfalls along the way, enjoying the spring blossoms and good views. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Gosford 91312S View

19-20 Sep, Sat-Sun				Provide First Aid- Two Day
					Branch
General Community Event
(Cancelled) 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

19 Sep, Sat				The Airly Frustum and Airly Turret Slot
Grade:5/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be protected for future generations. Park cars at Airly Gap, then climb south east, inspecting historic graffiti and Aboriginal art sites along the way. Negotiate a series of pagodas and slots, including Genowlan Pinch, to arrive at the spectacular Airly Frustum. Continue climbing to the point above Airly Turret Slot and the stunning view. Next, visit Mine in the Sky with its historic infrastructure. From here, proceed to explore the bottom of Airly Turret Slot. Reconnect with the vehicles. crambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

20 Sep, Sun 10:30AM				Bournda Island
Grade:3/6		Length	7km		Far South Coast Branch
Gabrielle T.
2 km beach walking, creek crossing. Location: Bournda National Park Limit: 20. View

20 Sep, Sun 10:15AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 6
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	550m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Leader: Allan Porter. Co-Leader: Kevin Cliffe. This is the last episode of "Crossing The Blue Mountains"-a series of 17 walks. Today, We walk from Wentworth Falls to Lawson via Bruces Walk. Begin with the Maple trees lined streets of beautiful Wentworth Falls. It’s a magical walk with waterfalls, caves, gum forests, sassafras’s forests, bird life and magestic views. This walk is not for you if you don’t like creek crossings (5), steep climbs and vertical ladders (4).Video of Martins Lookout to Lost World. Lost World Video of Tahmoor Gorge Mermaid Pools   View Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections, slides and rock scrambling. Please bring hand sanitizer. Limit: 15. View

20 Sep, Sun 8:30AM				Mount Kembla Tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(Fully Booked) From Mount Kembla Lookout, walk to 3 locations - Mt Kembla Summit, Ring Track and Bridle Track. Mostly on tracks (a short section of quiet road), through a variety of forest. Coastal and escarpment views. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

20 Sep, Sun 6:00PM				Saving our Rainforests from Fire
					Branch
General Community Event
This year the Big Scrub Rainforest Day is going online, providing an even greater opportunity to get involved. Join in for two-panel discussions facilitated by well-known ABC journalists Kerry O’Brien and Mick O’Regan focused on the bushfires in and around Nightcap National Park and their impact on Gondwana and lowland subtropical rainforests. Free registration will grant access to the footage release, airing 6 PM Sunday 20th September. Listen to experts who were involved in fighting the bushfires and their assessments of the impacts in Nightcap National Park and nearby rainforest. View

21 Sep, Mon 9:00AM				Gulguer Nature Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Postponed) Another inspection of a little known section of our Sydney park system; the extension off Bents Basin SCA, otherwise known as Gulguer NR. Come and see what's there and how it is managed. Location: Bents Basin SCA Map: Warragamba 90303S Limit: 10. View

21 Sep, Mon 9:22AM				Minnihaha Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	210m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Mostly along roads and footpaths. But just glad these falls have been reopenned. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

21 Sep, Mon				St Ives to Roseville via Middle Harbour Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	290m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Starting at St Ives we are walking through Garigal NP following the Cascades, Stepping Stones and Lyrebird Tracks, along Middle Harbour Creek as it enlarges to become Middle Harbour. Wildflowers, water views and the chance of seeing some Aoriginal art. Creek crossings, fallen trees and uneven surfaces. Muddy after rain. Location: Garigal NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 12. View

22 Sep, Tue				Ahearn’s Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) Ahearn's Lookout is found by following the beginning of Starlight's Track.  Take a left fork leading to Rocky Waterholes Lookout and just past this junction look for a right turn which meanders along the ridge to Ahearn's Lookout.  This gives views over the Nattai with Mt Jellore easily identified.  Return by the same route. Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 14. View

22 Sep, Tue				Brown Mountain
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	420m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve is on the top of Mt Cambewarra.  A rough fire trail leads out to a trig point overlooking Kangaroo Valley.  On the return, a side track leads out to Brown Mountain Lookout over the coast.  Aboriginal rubbings are seen on both tracks. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, slippery after rain. Location: Cambewarra Range NR Map: Berry 90283N Limit: 14. View

22 Sep, Tue 10:00AM				Bungleboorie
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	380m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-leader: Kevin Cliffe. In 2015, I saw thousands of waratahs. It's because it was after a bushfire. We had bushfires again this year. So hopefully, we'll see many waratahs. No guarantee though. After the waratahs patches, we'll proceed to a Trig Station and Bungleboorie Lookout. Fantastic view of pagodas.Video of Martins Lookout to Lost World. Lost World Video of Tahmoor Gorge Mermaid Pools  View Esther's future walks Part of track is rather rugged. Location: clarence Map: Clarence Limit: 8. View

22 Sep, Tue				Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked) Medium walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and on to See Thru Pool then Mermaids Pool. Matilda track to lookout for lunch.  Optional HARD walk for extension down Rosies Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge. Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks & creek crossings Map: Picton 90294S and Bargo 90293 Limit: 14. View

22 Sep, Tue 9:34AM				Toongabbie to Winston Hills
					Sydney Branch
Theo H.
Start at Toongabbie Station at 10:11am, walk towards Toongabbie Creek on shared bicycle/foothpath, then follow the Settlers Walk to Third Settlement Picnic ground for early lunch and toilet. Along the Third Settlement we continue to Baden Powel place where the bush tracks start. We follow the Pemulwuy Track till the creek and continue on the Moxham Park trail, finishing at Churchil Drive. Then bus 706 or walk to Windsor Rd for bus 600, or 601 to Parramatta. Limit: 8. View

23 Sep, Wed 9:11AM				Belrose to Narrabeen
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
(Cancelled) Belrose to Narrabeen via Deep Creek & Garigal NP. Walk follows Slippery Dip Track and Deep Creek mainly downhill to Narrabeen Lagoon. Varied flora and lovely waterfalls. Leader Mike Pickles 0419 236 939 (day of walk only) 98847428. Eroded bush tracks, fire trails. View

23 Sep, Wed 9:48AM				Duffy’s Forest (Kuringai Chase NP)
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
(Fully Booked) A fairly flat walk on Cowan and Long trails. Lots of flowers incl. Waratahs. Limit: 15. View

23 Sep, Wed				Mermaids Pool & Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Medium / Hard walk along Bargo River via Potholes Track to Diesel Pass and on to See Thru Pool then Mermaids Pool. Then up to Matilda Track to a series of lookouts. We will then drop down Rosies Pass into and along Tahmoor Gorge for lunch. From the bottom of the gorge we will head upstream to Jacks Pass. Covid safe distancing & hand sanitizer etc to be observed. Steep uneven track, unfenced cliffs, slippery water crossing. Location: Tahmoor Map: Bargo 90293N and Picton 90294S Limit: 14. View

23 Sep, Wed 8:35AM				Patonga to Woy Woy
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	500m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Start along the shoreline at Patonga and walk in beautiful bushland in Brisbane Water National Park. Enjoy spring flowers including waratahs and native rose. Enjoy water views of the Hawkesbury, Broken Bay and Woy Woy Bay. Comfortable pace. Finish at Woy Woy Station. http://wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/brisbane-water-national- Steep tracks, rocky, slippery creek crossings. Map: Gosford 91312S and Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 10. View

23 Sep, Wed 6:00AM				Submarine Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	380m	Southern Sydney Branch
Sheila W
(Cancelled) Starting from Bell Railway Station, walk along the ridge line extending out the the cliff line overlooking the Wollangambe River to Submarine Rock and back. May see a display of Waratahs along the way. Steep and slippery sections and some rock scrambling. Location: Bell Limit: 10. View

23 Sep, Wed 7:20PM				The Effect of subsidence from long wall coal mining on the ecology and water quality of streams and AGM
					Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
It has been a trying year and we have not been able to hold Branch meetings in person though we have at least been able to get together on bushwalks. I guess I should be pleased for small mercies. We had hoped to hold a Branch meeting in person on September 23rd in our old venue but to maximise numbers we are deciding to attempt a Zoom meeting. Our guest speaker will be Catherine Cunningham. Catherine Cunningham will give a well-illustrated address on The Effect of subsidence from long wall coal mining on the ecology and water quality of streams. Catherine will clearly illustrate how the careful use of scientific methodology can tease out answers to important questions regarding possible risks from this modern form of coal mining that has replaced the former border and pillar style mining which left much coal intact for safety purposes. The research was conducted under the auspices of Sydney Water and University of Canberra. Tune in to Zoom at the following link by 7:20 pm on 23rd September for what should be a fascinating evening. If you have not yet used Zoom we will give you a few pointers to guide you before the presentation begins. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86191730979 Incidentally, this is also our AGM and at this meeting we will be seeking the new office holders. We must select a President, a Treasurer, an Honorary Secretary and four State Councillors. Traditionally we also select a Vice President, a Newsletter editor, an Activities Coordinator and confirm our Executive team. If you have always dreamed of taking on a role please consider and do not be shy. View

24 Sep, Thu 9:20AM				Engadine to Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Esther
A delightful walk from Engadine to Heathcote via Karloo Pool and Bottle Forest Trail. The best year for wildflowers that many can remember. The best time of the year for wilflowers. Special emphasis is on the Climbing Orchids and Waratahs. Steep and slippery parts. Map: Heathcote Limit: 10. View

24 Sep, Thu				Rushcutters Bay Darling Point
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Amble Trumper Park, then the foreshore of Rushcutters Bay and pause at the historic naval site now known as David Martin Reserve. View many historic 19th Century buildings including Bishopscourt 1850 and Swifts 1882. Circular walk some ups and downs. Social distancing. Limit: 10. View

25 Sep, Fri 9:30AM				Barden Ridge Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	120m	Southern Sydney Branch
5602
(Nearly fully booked) A walk along the Blue Track Circuit at Barden Ridge to Barden Creek and back. A chance to see and photograph native orchids and other flora. Some rough areas. Location: Barden Ridge, NSW Limit: 8. View

25 Sep, Fri 9:30AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 4 Chiswick to Drummoyne
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	150m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Essential to RSVP by email. Include your member no, mobile no and emergency contact no. This is a continuation of the series of walks "Crossing the Blue Mountains" and "The Great West Walk". This is video of the GWW walks:GWW 2020. We will walk from Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads in sections. This week we walk from Chiswick to Drummoyne along the Parramatta River. Attractions: Bill Fisher Reserve, Taplin Park, Brett Park, Nield Park, Leichhardt Park, Callan Park, King George Park, Iron Cove Bridge. We can possibly have morning tea at Birkenhead Shopping Centre and lunch at Callan Park. View Esther's future walks   Observe social distancing. Bring hand sanitizer. Location: Parramatta River Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 13. View

26 Sep, Sat				From Grand Balcony to Minotaur Lair via The Labyrinth
Grade:6/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park one car at GR 430 228 on Wolgan Road, then drive to Newnes and park another car at locked gate GR 420 250. Walk up Capertee Creek Valley and climb the Grand Balcony, continue to Eldorado Traverse and Eldorado Slots. Then use the Ariadne Thread to descend into Minotaur Lair for the return to the first car. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

26 Sep, Sat 4:00PM				Special event – webinar
					Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
All NPA members are invited to take part in a Zoom based webinar being hosted by Illawarra branch. ‘Drivers and trends in bushfire risk and how it affects the Illawarra’ being presented by NPA member Dr Owen Price. Owen is the director of the Centre for Environmental Risk Management of Bushfires at the University of Wollongong. He joined the bushfire centre in 2007 after researching wildlife conservation for 15 years. He has pioneered studies to measure the effectiveness of bushfire risk reduction strategies including prescribed burning. Registration is essential, simply email us at illawarra@npansw.org.au and we’ll send you the details to join the webinar. View

26 Sep, Sat 7:30AM				Splendour Rock and the Wild Dogs Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	22km	1,300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is one of those classic Blue Mountains walks that you really must do to appreciate what this world heritage area has to offer! Splendour Rock offers superlative views and getting there is half the fun! Our route takes us from Green Gully, down Carlons Creek then up Black Horse Ridge, along the Wombat Parade and up and over Mounts Merrimerrigal and Dingo until we reach our goal, Splendour Rock. From here we drop down to the main track to Mobbs Swamp before retracing our steps back down the ridge to breakfast and finally the last section back to the cars. Rock scrambling in a few sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jenolan 89303N Limit: 15. View

26-27 Sep, Sat (09:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Splendour Rock Pack Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	28km	600m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Time to reboot with some pack walks.  And where better than a trip to camp at Splendour Rock in the Blue Mountains, this time with a bright but not yet full moon.  A wonderful experience to see the landscape under moonlight, and at sunrise and sunset! This is a lovely trip with an unforgettable view from the campsite. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 8. View

26 Sep, Sat 11:00AM				What’s Growing on my Bush Block
					Branch
General Community Event
The Upper Campaspe Landcare Network is proud and excited to bring you - Biodiversity for your Bush Block. Macedon Ranges local, ecologist Bianca Aquilina, talks about ways to enhance and protect the indigenous flora you have on your land and how to encourage more to regenerate through seed setting and plantings. View

27 Sep, Sun 11:00AM				Great North Walk Section 8 :Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	325m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-leader: Hugh Hodge. 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 foot bridge. Here the walk heads towards Mooney Mooney Creek before walking up to the Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead on the Old Pacific Hwy. You'll need to bring a car for car shuffling purposes. Be prepared for 1 hour of car shuffling before start of walk. Video of Martins Lookout to Lost World. Lost World  Tahmoor Gorge: Tahmoor Gorge Mermaid Pools View Esther's future walks  Steep and slippery sections. No-touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider installing Covifsafe app. Location: Wondabyne Map: Brisbane Waters National Park Limit: 15. View

28 Sep, Mon				North Wahroonga to North Turramurra via Bobbin Head
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
John H.
We are walking the pretty Gibberagong Walking Track, following Cockle Creek to Bobbin Head and then taking the fire trail with wildflowers and great views, to North Turramurra. The NPWS burn off in this area has been postponed so we will enjoy the area before that occurs. Creek crossings, steps, rough track surfaces in places with a steep climb up, at first, from Bobbin Head. The fire trail does not have much shade. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 12. View

28 Sep, Mon 5:00PM				Scaling Up Ecosystem Restoration
					Branch
General Community Event
There has never been a more urgent need to restore damaged ecosystems. Forests, grasslands, heathlands, wetlands, savannahs, and other terrestrial, as well as marine ecosystems are all in dire need of restoration. The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration unites the world behind a common goal: preventing, halting and reversing the degradation of ecosystems worldwide. This Decade is a catalyst for unifying and practical action around the principle of respect and affection for our unique and precious natural world. Join Christine Milne A.O. Master of Ceremonies with international and Australian speakers to learn about how they are applying the principles of ecosystem restoration and how these bright spots in early leadership can be scaled for global impact. View

28 Sep, Mon 8:42AM				Springwood South tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	676m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Springwood Station walk the top section of Magdala Creek Track, turn off up to Batman Park. Walk to Martins Lookout and down to Perch Ponds. Return up Wiggins Track to Springwood. Email or sms reply with contact details (mobile phone if replying by email), emergency contact and NPA # please. Steps, steep narrow sections, slippery. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

29 Sep, Tue 11:00AM				Flora, Fauna and Fire – Regenerating a scorched landscape
					Branch
General Community Event
Flora, Fauna and Fire – Regenerating a scorched landscape will look at some of the bushfire recovery efforts following the devastating 2019/20 bushfire season and some of the innovative ideas that have helped. What lies ahead for our iconic species and what is the role of biosecurity? View

29 Sep, Tue				Griffiths Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked) A circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland. A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast. There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 14. View

29 Sep, Tue				Joadja North NR
Grade:3/6		Length	8.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) Joadja Nature reserve was created in 2001. The management trail meanders through Eucalypt forest to a rocky lookout giving views over creeks and farmland. Returning to the Wombeyan Caves Rd we cross and walk a little way to another fire trail and lookout towards Wombeyan Caves. This is a lovely lunch place. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Wombeyan Caves Rd Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 14. View

29 Sep, Tue 10:04PM				Roseville Bridge to Artarmon Station
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Angelo E.
(Cancelled) Cancelled Bush tracks and sealed pathways and undulating terrain. Limit: 10. View

29-30 Sep, Tue (06:30AM)-Wed (18:00PM)				Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6		Length	46km	900m	Southern Sydney Branch
Angelo E.
(Cancelled) Cancelled Steep sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

29 Sep, Tue				The Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) 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 Limit: 14. View

29 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				Wildflower walk
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	250m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) I heard that there are 70 waratahs up Terrey Hills way, plus abundant other wildflowers.View Esther's future walks Some steep and slippery sections. Location: Terrey Hills Limit: 10. View

30 Sep, Wed 6:00AM				Blackheath Circuit via Centennial Glen and Porters Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	500m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting at Blackheath Station, walk to Centennial Glen, Fort Rock, Centennial Pass, Porters Pass back to Blackheath Station. Steep and slippery sections, fallen trees and creek crossings. Limit: 12. View

30 Sep, Wed				Engadine to Loftus via Audley
		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
People can drive to Loftus and park the car there and just pick up the train (1 stop) to Engadine. Medium walk, lots of up and downs. Contact leader for booking. Location: Royal NP View

30 Sep, Wed 8:30AM				Golden Staircase to Mount Solitary via Ruined Castle
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	950m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(Cancelled) Cancelled Very steep. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

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