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1 Dec, Tue				Dharawal Pools
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	220m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(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

1 Dec, Tue 9:00AM				Landing Lights
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	10m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
This is a chance to see what birds are in one of our local wetlands and also along some of the walkways. Location: Landing Lights Rockdale Limit: 10. View

1 Dec, Tue				Thirlmere Lakes
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(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

2 Dec, Wed 9:45AM				Dee Why to Manly Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	10m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Sophie A.
Dee Why to Manly Beach. Bush/promenade/street walking. Start time 9:45am. Please book via SMS or email with phone number, emergency contact and NPA number. Limited numbers. Slips and trips. Limit: 14. View

2 Dec, Wed				Wentworth Falls circuit via Valley of Waters, Roberts Pass, Moya Point
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	580m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Wentworth Falls Station, walk to Conservation Hut, Lyrebird Lookout, Queen Victoria Lookout, Empress Lookout, down to Valley of Waters, along Vera Falls Track to Empress Falls, Sylvia Falls, Britannia Falls, then along, Roberts Pass, up to Moya Point Lookout, Gladstone Lookout and back to Wentworth Fall Station via Edinburg Castle Rock. Steep and slippery sections, many steps, creek crossings and sections of muddy track. Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 15. View

3 Dec, Thu 12:00PM				Advance Notice: Crossing The Blue Mountains
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-Leader: Stuart Sew Hoy. Due to popular demand, the "Crossing of the Blue Mountains" series of walks will be repeated. This series  is inspired by Mal January who led a group in both directions. Section 1A is on Thursday. Subsequent sections from 1B to 14 will be on Sundays. If you complete the whole 14 sections, you will be awarded with a certificate. View Esther's future walks Walk will be cancelled in extreme weather conditions, bushfires, floods and park closures. Please check your mailbox the evening before to ensure walk is still on, Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

3 Dec, Thu 11:58AM				Crossing The Blue Mountains: Section 1A
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Co-Leader: Stuart Sew Hoy. Due to popular demand, the "Crossing of the Blue Mountains" will be repeated. Section 1A is on Thursday.  Subsequent sections from 1B to 14 will be on Sundays. Today, we walk from Mt York to Mt Victoria. We'll catch the train from Central at 8:48am, arriving Katoomba at 10:32am, giving you time for a coffee. Actually, it's best to eat something as we won't have time to have a lengthy lunch.  Then we catch the 698V bus from Katoomba at 11:19 arriving Closeburn Drive at Mt York Road at 11:56am.  We walk to Mount York Lookout and then return to Mount Victoria Station. Return train leaves at 4 pm. Walk the historic Coxs Road and see the Historic Wells. If you complete the whole 14 sections, you will be awarded with a certificate. View Esther's future walks Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on. Steep and slippery sections. Social distancing. Hand Sanitizer, masks. Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View

3 Dec, Thu				Green Gully Cliff Walk
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
From Newnes follow the Pipeline Track to the saddle at approximately GR 447 274. Leave the track and head north along the cliff edge for about 2.5 km to GR 437 295 and then attempt to walk out to the end of the spur at GR 435 300. Exposure, pagodas, rugged terrain. Possible return via Petries Gully. Scrambling and exposure. About 15 km. Location: Wollemi NP View

3 Dec, Thu				Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Explore coastal bushland with diverse flora and fauna, military fortifications and unspoiled harbour views. If the day is too hot we’ll head north along the coast to Queenscliff. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to demonstrate a distance of 1.5 m. Hazards include viruses. Map: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 8. View

4-6 Dec, Fri-Sun				Crooked Falls
Grade:5/6		Length	46km		Branch
jcrocker
3 day walk in Northern Budawangs. Date to be set depending on park opening, but 4-6 December suggested (flexible). Grade and approx. km: 4/5. 46 km in total - option for using mountain bikes for 14 km. Day 1. Leave cars at Sassafras parking area on Endrick River fire trail. Walk/ride to Newhaven Gap. Turn off fire trail onto Folly Point walking track and continue to Folly Point then down to Hollands Creek via Watsons Pass. Approx 600 m descent to Hollands Creek. Camp on Hollands Creek. Day 2. Walk upstream on Hollands Crk, Angel Crk to base of Crooked Falls and return. Same camp on Hollands Crk. Day 3. Return to cars by same route. Bring standard overnight camping gear. Location: Morton NP Map: Tianjara 89271S, Endrick 89274S, and Corang 89273N View

4 Dec, Fri				Mt Victoria circuit via Coxs Cave, Dunns Leap Track and Bushranger Cave
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Updated Details) Starting at Mt Victoria Station walk to Coxs Cave via Fairy Bower Track, then along Dunns Leap Track to Hornes Point, Pulpit Rock, Bushrangers Cave and back to the station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, section of rough not well marked track. Limit: 15. View

4 Dec, Fri 10:10AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 11
Grade:1/6		Length	8km	40m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) La Perouse Explorer. This is a short Summer walk along the waterfront and reserves. Points of interest: Macquarie Watchtower; Bare Island, Spend some time at La Perouse Museum. Almost 2,000 items across several rooms of exhibits document the 1787–1788 expedition of French explorer the Comte de Lapérouse. Items include the complete Atlas of the Voyage of La Perouse, La Perouse Expedition Memorial; Abbe Louis Receveur Grave; Frenchmans Bay Beach, Yarra Bay Beach,  Eastern Suburbs Memorial Parks; Moulineaux Point Lookout; Captain Arthur Phillip Monument; Port Botany; Market Gardens, View Esther's future walks Map: La Perouse Limit: 15. View

5 Dec, Sat 7:30AM				Caves beach- Catherine Hill Bay – Red Ochre Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Caves beach- Catherine Hill Bay - Moonee Beach - Fraser Beach - Red Ochre Beach. When the heat of summer descends there's few places better to cool off than along the coast and on this trip along the littoral zone. We will have time to swim, snorkel, explore and enjoy all the bays, beaches and nooks and crannies of the beautiful Munmorah SRA. Location: Munmorah SCA Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S View

5 Dec, Sat 11:00AM				Christmas picnic plus walk, paddle or rest
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(Nearly fully booked) It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food for a picnic. After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A guided walk will be on offer at 1 pm. It's a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve. Other walks may be on offer too. Priority will be given to those who have been walking with me recently. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 10. View

5 Dec, Sat				Devils Throat and the Cliffs of Camp Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this area, which is part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Park cars at GR 435 069 and drop down into Camp Creek. Follow it, inspecting overhangs along the way, then scramble above the amazing Devils Throat. Next, descend back into Camp Creek and head east into the gorge and visit the Devils Throat from the bottom. Depending on the time, return via a pass to the south or via East Creek. Scrambling and exposure. About 6km. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

5 Dec, Sat 11:00AM				Xmas Picnic and walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. What better way to catch up our new and old NPA friends at the beautiful Lane Cove National Park? Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food for a picnic. After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A guided walk will be on offer at 1pm. It's a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve. View Esther's future walks Social distancing. Hand sanitizer. Location: Lane Cove NP Map: Lane Cove River Limit: 10. View

5 Dec, Sat 11:00AM				Xmas Picnic and walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
Mike P.
(Fully Booked) It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. What better way to catch up our new and old NPA friends at the beautiful Lane Cove National Park? Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food for a picnic. After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A guided walk will be on offer at 1 pm. It's a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve. Map: Lane Cove River Limit: 10. View

5 Dec, Sat 11:00AM				Xmas Picnic and walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(Fully Booked) It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. What better way to catch up our new and old NPA friends at the beautiful Lane Cove National Park? Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food for a picnic. After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A guided walk will be on offer at 1 pm. It's a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve. Limit: 10. View

6 Dec, Sun 10:49AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 1B
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-leader: Stuart Sew Hoy. We walk from Mt Victoria to Blackheath via Pulpit Rock, Mount Piddington and Coxs Cave. You may like to explore the Topple Cave. Beautiful rock formations, ferns, forests, wildlife and waterfalls. Majestic views.  If you complete the whole 15 sections, you will be awarded with a certificate.View Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections. Goretex boots an advantage.Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on. Limit: 12. View

6 Dec, Sun 7:30AM				Walk & Weed
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
7:30am Walk & Weed on track from Deep Creek to Bahai temple in Garigal NP. After 1 hr walk we will attack small leaved privet (Ligustrum sinense). Bring gloves and if available long-handled screwdriver. Allow 5 hrs. Walk grade medium. Bookings essential. View

7 Dec, Mon				Birchgrove to Lewisham
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	190m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This walk provides plenty of variety: enjoy waterviews on the way through Birchgrove and Balmain, walk part of the Bay Run around Iron Cove, then follow the paths along the Hawthorn Canal, finishing at Lewisham Station. Streets, bicycle paths, flat but some steps. Bring plenty of water - much of this walk is exposed but there are shady sections and hopefully sea breezes. We pass several Light Rail stations along the Hawthorn Canal. It is being led by Renate Wood. Steps. Location: Inner Sydney Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 15. View

7-16 Dec, Mon (08:00AM)-Wed (18:00PM)				Gondwana Rainforest
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Brian P.
(Fully Booked) Destination NSW! - Gondwana Rainforest. A bush walkers holiday in NSW 🙂 Car-based camping with day walks enjoying fantastic scenery, fauna, flora, swimming and great company! Part one - Location: Gibraltar Range National Park 7-12th(incl.) December, based at Mulligans Campground Map: CANGAI 9338-1N (https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/etopo.html) Walk a) The Needles 6km G3 Walk b) Lyrebird Rock, Dandahra Falls, Murrumbooee Cascades 12km G3 Walk c) World Heritage Walk (part) ~12km G3 Walk d) Dandahra Crags & Anvil Rock 10km G3 Walk e) Forest Walk 3km G2 Walk f) Tree Fern walk 9km G3 Part two - Location: Washpool National Park 13-16th(incl.) December, based at Bellbird Campground Map: COOMBADJHA 9339-2S (https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/etopo.html) Walk a) Red Cedars, Cedar Creek Falls (Washpool walk) 10km G3 Walk b) Coachwood Pool (swimming optional) 2km G3 Walk c) Mt Albert 16km G4 Walks may vary depending upon weather & participants. Can't make the whole trip? No problem come and join us for part of the time (by prior arrangement). NPWS campsite booking required & Park entry fees apply (or annual pass). Joint activity with The Bush Club. Contact Brian Piper (email: BrianJPiper@gmail.com or Tel: 0403 192 409) for further information. Location: Gibraltar Range NP and Washpool NP Map: Cangai 93381N and Coombadjha 93392S Limit: 12. View

7 Dec, Mon 8:11AM				Overcliff and Undercliff
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	320m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Note early starting time for summer. Walk to Conservation Hut. Then down stairs to Overcliff Walk. Visit Den Fenella Lookout. Follow Undercliff Walk to Wentworth Falls and Round Walk. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

8 Dec, Tue 8:30AM				Kurnell Peninsula
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	766m	Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Walk Kurnell to Cronulla. Medium pace: Grade 3. 377m ascent, 389m descent, 15 kms (approx. 5 hours). This walk passes by Cape Solander Lookout and Whale Observation Platform, Cape Bailey Lighthouse, Boat Harbour Beach and Rock Platform, Wanda and Elourea beaches, finishing at Cronulla Beach. There may be some wet and muddy sections and some exposed sections, whale watching (June, July, August). Opportunity for a swim. Coffee at the end of the walk. Bring morning/afternoon tea and picnic lunch. View

9 Dec, Wed 8:30AM				Belango State Forest
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
The walk is around 12kms with no major up or downs. Northern side of Belanglo state forest in native bushlands. Mainly off track but similar to Bangadilly NP the walking is easy off track and great views at the turn around point Off track - Exploratory Limit: 12. View

9 Dec, Wed 9:20AM				Hornsby to Thornleigh
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Hornsby to Thornleigh via historic steps, Blue gum walk, Fishponds, then Benowie Creek to The Jungo. Zig Zag creek to Bellamy St trackhead and Thornleigh. View

9 Dec, Wed 5:00AM				Lawson to Hazelbrook waterfall walk
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	340m	Southern Sydney Branch
Sheila W
Starting at Lawson Station walk past Junction Falls, Federal Falls, Cataract Falls and Terrance Fall to Hazelbrok Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings and badly maintained section of track. Limit: 15. View

10 Dec, Thu 10:00AM				Darling Point to Double Bay
		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Co-Leader is Libby Sommer. An easy walk by the harbour. We will stop for morning tea and lunch at a foreshore park. First destination is McKell Park on the shores of Sydney Harbour with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the west and Sydney Heads to the east. We’ll walk down steps to Steyne Park and along the beach at Double Bay on our way up the hill to beautifully restored heritage Blackburn Gardens for more spectacular views of the harbour. Blackburn Gardens adjoins the Murray Rose Pool (formerly Redleaf Pool). Bring a costume if you’d like to swim. Drop out point at Double Bay Ferry Wharf. Up and down leafy streets on a circular walk and return to Edgecliff Station. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to demonstrate a distance of 1.5 m. Hazards include viruses. Map: Municipality of Woollahra Limit: 8. View

11 Dec, Fri 8:41AM				Asgard Swamp Trail
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
From locked gate follow Asgard Swamp Trail to Asgard Head. Also Thor Head and the old mine. Some off-track. Cliff edges. Creek crossings. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 12. View

11 Dec, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. View

11 Dec, Fri 10:00AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 12
Grade:1/6		Length	8km	90m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Botany: Sir Joseph Banks Park and Foreshore Park. This is a short summer walk. A large park and wetland located adjacent to the former Sir Joseph Banks Hotel at 23 Anniversary Street Botany; and originally part of its curtilage. The park was created in 1988 as Botany Bay Council’s major Bicentennial project as an interpretative reconstruction of the Hotel’s famous ‘pleasure gardens’ and a new parkland area of wetlands and lakes formed by the spoil of the reclamation works associated with the expansion of Port Botany. The restoration was designed by landscape architect Bruce Mackenzie using original documentation of the grounds, including maps, illustrations and descriptions, and includes a reconstructed oval, running track, wetlands (including ponds), picnic facilities and a contemporary interpretation of the original zoo, as a playground space with life-sized animal sculptures including bears, tigers, elephants , camels and gorillas; which was sponsored by local manufacturer Kellogs and sculpted by William Rees, a Perth animal portraitist. The park also features other sculptural animals including topiary frames of groups of elephants in the regenerated bushland on the western side of the oval; and thematic gardens, a maze, pergolas, terraces and arbours. The main sculptural feature, apart from the animals, is of Sir Joseph Banks in a pose of heroic discovery. The reclaimed area includes lakes, wetlands and two large picnic/BBQ facilities. https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=1210025 View Esther's future walks Social distancing, mask, sanitizer. Limit: 17. View

12 Dec, Sat 8:30AM				Hat Hill Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	230m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Hat Hill Canyon consists of 3 distinct sections separated by lovely creek walking and requires no abseils, though there are a few short swims involved. The Canyon is impressive and not very far from Blackheath so easily accessible and is the prefect summer trip which allows you to cool off and escape the heat. Wetsuits are required to do this trip. Rock hopping, scrambling and a few very short (under 20 metre) swims. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

14 Dec, Mon				Field of Mars
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	120m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Co-leader Renate Wood. This walk takes you through the High Eucalypt forest preserved in the Field of Mars Reserve, skirts around the Field of Mars Cemetery, crosses the mangroves of Buffalo Creek and joins a short section of the Great North Walk along Lane Cove River with beautiful views over the river. Bush tracks & boardwalks. Look also at next weeks walk from Westmead as you have to book a week ahead for that one. Steps and a few roads to cross. Location: Gladesville Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 15. View

14 Dec, Mon 8:21AM				Old Sewerage Farm
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	530m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Note early starting time for summer. Descend Giant Stairway. Walk through the open area that was the Old Sewerage Farm. Many steps up to Fern Bower and back to Katoomba. Steep sections. Some metal stairways are narrow for your foot and can be slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

16 Dec, Wed 8:30AM				Lane Cove NP picnic walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk from near Fullers Bridge to De Burgh Bridge along the track on the bank of the Lane Cove river and return along the track on the other side of the river. A picnic lunch at the end of the walk. Slippery sections, possible creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 15. View

17 Dec, Thu				Orphan School Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Co-leader is Judith Hill. All down hill, as water always goes from a creek into Rozelle Bay. Meet on the Glebe side of the Sydney University Footbridge over Parramatta Road in Arundel Street. We follow Orphan School Creek to Glebe Point. Can be extended along the Blackwater Bay waterfront with expansive views of the city. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to demonstrate a distance of 1.5 m. Hazards include viruses. Location: City of Sydney Map: City of Sydney Limit: 10. View

18 Dec, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. View

18 Dec, Fri 10:00AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 13
Grade:1/6		Length	9km	80m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This walk will be led by Lawrence Soria. Start from Tempe  station, walk via Barton Park to Brighten le Sands. This is a short Summer walk where you can swim at the end. Highlights: Landing Lights Wetlands, Market Gardens, Riverine Park, Barton Park, Cook Park.View Esther's future walks Social distancing, mask, sanitizer. Map: Cook River Limit: 12. View

19 Dec, Sat 9:00AM				Shelly Beach picnic, swim, snorkel and optional North Head walk
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is becoming an annual event where the opportunity to catch up with friends from the NPA, have a chat, a swim, a snorkel and a short walk to North Head and back. So bring along some yummy food to share, your swimmers, sunscreen etc and suitable clothes for a relaxing walk. Map: Manly Limit: 15. View

21 Dec, Mon 8:34AM				Fort Rock to Mt Vic
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Note early starting time for summer. Visit Fort Rock and Rock Climbers Cave on the way. Mostly follows the railway line with views to the west. Where old wooden steps once were, look for metal spikes remainining to trip you up. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 16. View

21 Dec, Mon				Westmead to Rosehill Christmas Lunch
Grade:2/6		Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(Fully Booked) We are doing a short walk through Parramatta Park, passing the world heritage Old Government House and then through Parramatta. We will be looking at the remains of the original convict-built hospital and an old convict-built drain before walking along the river to the Rosehill Bowling Club, where we will enjoy lunch together. Most menu items are $14, but must be preordered and prepaid. You can see the menu at https://www.rosehillbowlingclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/200814_RHBC_A4Menu-Bistro.pdf Priority will be given to those who have been on our walks. Applications close on 14 December. A few busy roads and light rail construction sites. Location: Parramatta Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 20. View

22 Dec, Tue 9:30AM				Summer walk: Centennial Park to Bronte Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) We walk from Centennial Park to Bronte Beach where you can have a swim.View Esther's future walks Limit: 12. View

23 Dec, Wed				Vera and Hippocrene Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	620m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Joint leader: Paul Lynch. Walk from Conservation Hut down to Valley of Waters, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls and back up via Slack Stairs, Rocket Point Lookout, Weeping Rock, Wentworth Falls Lookout and back to Conservation Hut. Walk may be postponed if hot weather is forecast. Steep, slippery and muddy sections, creek crossings, stairs. Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 15. View

26-31 Dec, Sat (13:00PM)-Thu (09:00AM)				Kosciuszko NP
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) Summer in the high country is a delight with beautiful displays of wildflowers and sulerb walking. We will be based in a very comfortable ski lodge in ensuite rooms with full amenities and DIY catering. This is my most popular trip by far so early bookings are essential. For this trip to go ahead all depends on what plays out over the next 7 months with the current health situation. Payment for the rooms not required until later in the year closer to the arrival date. Rock scrambling on some walks. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Mt Kosciuszko and Perisher Valley 85252S View

27-31 Dec, Sun (08:30AM)-Thu (13:00PM)				Disappointment spur track-Island Bend Pondage
Grade:4/6		Length	50km		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Disappointment spur track - Mawsons Hut - Valentines Falls - The Kerries - Gungarten - Finns River - Island Bend Pondage. Summer in the Snowies is hard to beat with the wildflowers in full bloom, the days generally not too hot and the air is as fresh as it gets. This is a 5 day pack walk with a rest day on day 3 .On this almost complete loop we will enjoy the mountains, frost hollow plains and everything in between! Highlights include a day walk from Mawsons hut down Valentines Falls, a superb wild section of the Finns river, the rugged beauty of the Kerries and much much more. Planning on driving down on Boxing Day. Off-track walking. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Kalkite Mountain 86253N, Jagungal 85251S, and Geehi Dam 85252N View

27 Dec, Sun 7:30AM				Walk & Weed
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
7:30am Walk & Weed along 5 Mile Creek Track in Garigal NP. Short 15 min walk to exotic grass and lantana infestation site. Weed for 2 hrs on rock shelf surrounded by beautiful bush. Bring gloves and long-handled screwdriver if available. Walk easy-medium. Finish 10:30am. Bookings essential. View

28 Dec, Mon 9:50AM				Middle Head
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
A relaxing walk around Middle Head. Starting at Rawson Park, Mosman, descend to Chowder Bay Rd, walk out to Middle Head, descend to Balmoral Beach via the steel steps and return up the hill on the old tramway route. If you want to have a swim, or have walked far enough, there are several options to pull out and make your own way home by bus. The full route is a circular walk. Steps. Public holiday crowds. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 14. View

28 Dec, Mon 9:00AM				Woodford to Hazelbrook northside
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	350m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Shake off your Christmas festivities. We will walk from Woodford Station along bush tracks to include Mabel Falls, Edith Falls and Hazel Falls. Abide with Covid safety. Shorter walk as likely to be hot. Rough tracks, steep down and up. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

29 Dec, Tue 10:00AM				Kariong Hieroglyphs and Aboriginal Carvings : short summer walk
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	180m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Co-leader Elena Mazur: EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPHICS. Did the Egyptians discover Australia before Captain Cook? You can make up your own minds about the hieroglyphics. It’s a loop walk. A little climb up a hill then squeeze through a small opening, will find you in a crevice adorned with the hieroglyphs. From there, we can retrace our steps for a short distance, then walk the Koolewong Fire trail for a further kilometre or so before crossing the creek and having lunch at the waterfall. After lunch, we'll visit the Aboriginal Carvings. View Esther's future walks A bit of scrambling to get to the hieroglyphs. Chance of getting wet feet. The waterfall is sometimes quite slippery and may have to do a little rock hopping.  Map: Kariong Limit: 10. View

30 Dec, Wed 3:00PM				Cemetery and Christmas Lights Walk
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Martin Place, Strand Arcade, Pitt Street Mall and some others will still have the Xmas lights on until the end of the year. Of special interest is Strand Arcade. It is inspired by native flowers. How about we avoid the pre-Christmas rush and go after Xmas? I'm planning to see the Movie Nomadland at 4pm Dendy, Newtown. Then have dinner before going to see the lights. Dendy is very close to a historic cemetery. Meet at Dendy at 3 pm if you wish to visit the cemetery before movie. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 10. View

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