Program listing

Download the published 3 monthly program PDFs

Current Filter | Date from=2022-12-1 | Date to=2023-01-0 Remove filter

Calendar View or list for Apr 24 | May 24 | Jun 24 | Jul 24 | Aug 24 | and beyond.
Leader contact details and activity meeting details are hiden. Members please log in for full details.

1 Dec, Thu				Rhodes to Cabarita
Grade:2/6		Length	8.5km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Along a stretch of the Parramatta River consisting of waterfront greenery and a few streets. Ascent/Descent is +50m/-70m. Map of walk. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 10. View

2 Dec, Fri 9:52AM				The Alphabet series: “M”..Maroubra to Bondi
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Steve Ringbauer Today we kick up the Alphabet series of walk starting from "M"(not "A")The Maroubra to Bondi Beach Coastal Walk is a 12 km clifftop walk that combines together several shorter walks including the Bondi to Coogee Walk into a route that links together all the main beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs The walk features stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. The beaches and parks offer various options to take a rest, have a swim or to eat at one of the cafes, hotels, restaurants or takeaways. There are some sections where you need to walk a short part along suburban streets, but the majority of the route is along footpaths This iconic coastal walk passes by many beaches including Maroubra Beach, Lurline Bay, Coogee Beach, Gordon's Bay, Clovelly Beach, Bronte Beach, Tamarama, Mackenzies Bay and Bondi Beach. View

3 Dec, Sat				Kurnell
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C.
NO BOOKINGS PLEASE. Views of Botany Bay and the ocean.   Bonna Point Reserve, Silver Beach, Captain Cooks Landing Place, Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Muru Fire Trail, Yena Picnic Area, Yena Track.  Moderate pace. Bus return to Cronulla.  Parking is available close to where we exit the bus at Kurnell.  However it would require walking an additional 2k approx to return to car at completion of the walk. Option of swimming in a netted swimming enclosure in Botany Bay at the conclusion of the walk.   Sand walking, hopefully not wet feet but possible, well formed sealed paths, steps, ups and downs, quiet street walking, unsealed and uneven tracks which could be muddy following rain.  Walking poles may assist. Location: Kurnell View

3 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Waterfall Station – Heathcote Station
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	280m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Waterfall Station - Kangaroo creek - Uloola Pool - Engadine Track - Heathcote Station. It's time to hit the water and what better place to this than the iconic and incredibly spectacular Kangaroo creek with its myriad of cool inviting pools, waterfalls and cascades. You can expect to have a wild time in and out of the H20! Track rough in parts so expect some rock scrambling. Location: Royal National Park Map: Royal National Park Sketch Map View

4 Dec, Sun				T3 Trail to Colo River via Tootie Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Early start. The walk starts at the car park at the top of the T3 track near Mountain Lagoon. We head west along a rocky ridge, then north west to an unnamed peak that has great views over D’Arcy Range and Colo River. Next, we head north east, following a ridge down to Tootie Creek, joining it by some excellent rock platforms and pools. We follow Tootie Creek down to the junction with Colo River. This alternates between open rocky platforms and bush bashing. On arriving at the Colo, we return up the T3 track to the car park. Around 8 hrs. Bring 2 litres of water/electrolyte. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

5 Dec, Mon				Dangar Island and Christmas Lunch
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Ian B.
Expression of interest is sought from walkers interested in the above activity. It is proposed to meet at Brooklyn ferry wharf and travel by ferry to Dangar Island. We will then proceed to walk around the island to various points of interest  such as the "Historic Water Tower", "WWII Boom Net Anchorage", "Heritage Listed Trees" and other attractions before returning to the wharf to catch the ferry back to Brooklyn. We will then walk the short distance to The Anglers Rest Hotel for lunch. Please advise by email or text message as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made. Limit: 20. View

5 Dec, Mon 10:00AM				Xmas Walk at Lawson
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Bookings are essential. Indicate whether you are just coming for the lunch. Lunch is booked for 12:30pm. Lunch is at the Blue Mountain Hotel (Lawson Pub). The later than usual start means that we will not be having a morning tea stop. But we will make a short stop at Cataract Falls and a longer stop at Federal Falls for the usual photo. The normal loop walk is closed, so it is basically back the same way to the pub. Map: Katoomba Limit: 35. View

7 Dec, Wed 9:30AM				Cheltenham Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk from Cheltenham Station and return through lovely bush tracks. Some street walking. Creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 15. View

7 Dec, Wed 8:10AM				Loftus to Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	370m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Loftus station to Heathcote via track along Temptation Creek, Bungoona Lookout, Audley Weir, Engadine Track and Parlands Trail. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings Limit: 15. View

9 Dec, Fri 8:34AM				Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Early train. From the station walking to Evans Lookout via Braeside Trail. From Evans Lookout follow the Grand Canyon to exit up Neates Glen. Return to Blackheath or maybe catch bus to Katoomba. Wet rocks and stairs. Short tunnel has uneven floor. Sometimes you will need to duck your head and crouch where the path goes underneath rock overhangs. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba Limit: 16. View

9 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				Neigbourhood Walks : Cooks River & Tempe Recreation Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Derek Hampton 0430850550 (please text) RSVP opens 2 weeks prior   The Warren Estate Marrickville epitomised colonial existence alongside a river. Come join us for a summer’s morning walk to survey the success of communities to ‘rewild’ an urban landscape.  We will stop briefly to look at the ecologies of brick pits turned into ponds, engineered salt marshes, worksites to establish native flora and canal walls sculptured to attract invertebrates. Spot an ibis joining a Royal Spoonbill for a feed. The walk will commence at 9.30am Tempe station and finish at Dulwich Hill station with a stop for an optional coffee.   View

10 Dec, Sat				East Creek Glories
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone SCA must be better protected for the future generations. Park near spot height 1057 at GR 427 060. The walk will start by coming down into East Creek Galleries, then visiting a spectacular side ravine. We will move on to the West Side Falls and West Side Chamber; continue to East Creek Falls; then exit on the eastern side to visit the top of the falls. About 8k. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

10 Dec, Sat 8:29AM				Minnamurra – Bombo headland – Kiama
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The coastline from Minnamurra down to Kiama is absolutely stunning with numerous beaches, headlands and places of beauty to explore including the rugged Bombo headland. Expect as least 3 swimming stops along the way! Last occasion I did this walk it was rainy so we didn't swim, so I hope to make up for it this time! So bring along your cossies and a sense of fun as we trundle on down along the littoral way! Sunblock and a decent hat needed. Location: South Coast Map: Kiama 9028-1S View

10 Dec, Sat 9:11AM				Valley Heights to Springwood via Sharks Head Cave and Lost World
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Valley Heights Station walk to Martins Lookout, down across Glenbrook Creek and up to Sharks Head Cave, a beautiful large cave, then past a large overhang and up a "chimney" and up a steep climb to Lost World, Bunyan Lookout and on to Perch Ponds, Martins Falls, Magdala Falls and on to Springwood Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, rock scrambling. Limit: 12. View

12 Dec, Mon 9:29AM				Bruce’s Walk Medlow Bath to Wentworth Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	440m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
From Medlow Bath Station walk 5 km on road. Turn off to Bruce's walk. Mainly tracks to north of Wentworth Falls. Final 2-3 km on road then around Wentworth Falls Lake. Steep, muddy, rough sections. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

12 Dec, Mon 9:00AM				The Ponds Walk: Carlingford to Rydalmere
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	191m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Commencing at Mobbs Hill, we follow the Ponds Creek to where it joins Subiacco Creek, which then flows to the Parramatta River via Rydalmere. The descent is 191 metres. We are walking through forest, parkland and some streets, on the lands of the Wallumedda clan of the Darug people. A couple of creek crossings, trip hazards, street crossings and some possible snake sightings. Location: Parramatta Map: The Ponds Walk Parramatta City Council Limit: 20. View

13 Dec, Tue 11:45AM				NPA Xmas party Door prizes to win.
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Door prizes to win.  NPA Xmas party followed by a walk. It's the time of the year walkers of all abilities get together.  Over the years, some of us have walked faster and harder than ever.  Some of us have slowed down.  It is an opportunity for us to catch up with old friends and make new friends.    We have been shunned by Covid restrictions in the last couple of years.  2022 has no restriction.  We will still keep a safe distance though. Bring your lunch and something to share.  Memorial Park is a 9 minutes walk from Meadowbank Station.  If you wish to walk with others, meet at the station at 11 am. Lunch starts at 11:45 but it is nice to arrive early to mingle and hold the shelters for our party. View

13 Dec, Tue 11:45AM				NPA Xmas party Door prizes to win.
					Sydney Branch
John H.
Door prizes to win. NPA Xmas party followed by a walk. It's the time of the year walkers of all abilities get together.  Over the years, some of us have walked faster and harder than ever.  Some of us have slowed down.  It is an opportunity for us to catch up with old friends and make new friends.    We have been shunned by Covid restrictions in the last couple of years.  2022 has no restriction.  We will still keep a safe distance though. Bring your lunch and something to share.  Memorial Park is a 9 minutes walk from Meadowbank Station.  If you wish to walk with others, meet at the station at 11 am. Lunch starts at 11:45 but it is nice to arrive early to mingle and hold the shelters for our party. View

13 Dec, Tue 11:45AM				NPA Xmas party Door prizes to win.
					Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Door prizes to win. NPA Xmas party followed by a walk. It's the time of the year walkers of all abilities get together.  Over the years, some of us have walked faster and harder than ever.  Some of us have slowed down.  It is an opportunity for us to catch up with old friends and make new friends.    We have been shunned by Covid restrictions in the last couple of years.  2022 has no restriction.  We will still keep a safe distance though. Bring your lunch and something to share.  Memorial Park is a 9 minutes walk from Meadowbank Station.  If you wish to walk with others, meet at the station at 11 am. Lunch starts at 11:45 but it is nice to arrive early to mingle and hold the shelters for our party. View

13 Dec, Tue 11:45AM				NPA Xmas party Door prizes to win.
					Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Door prizes to win. No RSVP required. NPA Xmas party followed by a walk. It's the time of the year walkers of all abilities get together.  Over the years, some of us have walked faster and harder than ever.  Some of us have slowed down.  It is an opportunity for us to catch up with old friends and make new friends.    We have been shunned by Covid restrictions in the last couple of years.  2022 has no restriction.  We will still keep a safe distance though. Bring your lunch and something to share.  Memorial Park is a 9 minutes walk from Meadowbank Station.  If you wish to walk with others, meet at the station at 11 am. Lunch starts at 11:45 but it is nice to arrive early to mingle and hold the shelters for our party. View

13 Dec, Tue 11:45AM				NPA Xmas Party Door prizes to win.
					Sydney Branch
Ian B.
Door prizes to win. NPA Xmas party followed by a walk. It's the time of the year walkers of all abilities get together.  Over the years, some of us have walked faster and harder than ever.  Some of us have slowed down.  It is an opportunity for us to catch up with old friends and make new friends.    We have been shunned by Covid restrictions in the last couple of years.  2022 has no restriction.  We will still keep a safe distance though. Bring your lunch and something to share.  Memorial Park is a 9 minutes walk from Meadowbank Station.  If you wish to walk with others, meet at the station at 11 am. Lunch starts at 11:45 but it is nice to arrive early to mingle and hold the shelters for our party. View

13 Dec, Tue 11:45AM				NPA Xmas party followed by a walk : Memorial Park, Meadowbank
					Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Door prizes to win. NPA Xmas party followed by a walk. It's the time of the year walkers of all abilities get together.  Over the years, some of us have walked faster and harder than ever.  Some of us have slowed down.  It is an opportunity for us to catch up with old friends and make new friends.    We have been shunned by Covid restrictions in the last couple of years.  2022 has no restriction.  We will still keep a safe distance though. Bring your lunch and something to share.  Memorial Park is a 9 minutes walk from Meadowbank Station.  If you wish to walk with others, meet at the station at 11 am. Lunch starts at 11:45 but it is nice to arrive early to mingle and hold the shelters for our party. View

13 Dec, Tue 11:45AM				NPA Xmas party Memorial Park at Meadowbank
					Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Door prizes to win. NPA Xmas party followed by a walk. It's the time of the year walkers of all abilities get together.  Over the years, some of us have walked faster and harder than ever.  Some of us have slowed down.  It is an opportunity for us to catch up with old friends and make new friends.    We have been shunned by Covid restrictions in the last couple of years.  2022 has no restriction.  We will still keep a safe distance though. Bring your lunch and something to share.  Memorial Park is a 9 minutes walk from Meadowbank Station.  If you wish to walk with others, meet at the station at 11 am. Lunch starts at 11:45 but it is nice to arrive early to mingle and hold the shelters for our party. View

13 Dec, Tue 11:45AM				NPA Xmas party Memorial Park, Meadowbank
					Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Door prizes to win. NPA Xmas party followed by a walk. It's the time of the year walkers of all abilities get together.  Over the years, some of us have walked faster and harder than ever.  Some of us have slowed down.  It is an opportunity for us to catch up with old friends and make new friends.    We have been shunned by Covid restrictions in the last couple of years.  2022 has no restriction.  We will still keep a safe distance though. Bring your lunch and something to share.  Memorial Park is a 9 minutes walk from Meadowbank Station.  If you wish to walk with others, meet at the station at 11 am. Lunch starts at 11:45 but it is nice to arrive early to mingle and hold the shelters for our party. View

14 Dec, Wed 8:38AM				Cowan to Berowra
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	640m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Follow the iconic Great North Walk track from Cowan Station to Berowra Station. Walking though narrow gaps among the rocks passing lookout along the way to Berowra Creek. Once we get down to Berowra Creek, follow the creek through Berowra Waters and climb up passing Barnett Lookout and Naa Badu Lookouts along the Berkeley Fire trail to Berowra Station. Steep and slippery sections, rock steps and creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

16 Dec, Fri 8:31AM				Blaxland to Glenbrook via Duck Hole, Blue Pool and Douglas Smith Park
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Blaxland Station to Glenbrook Station, walking along Pippas Path, Mules Path, track along train line, Duck Hole Track to Duck Hole, along the track next to Glenbrook Creek to Blue Pool and up an indistinct track to Douglas Smith Park. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, a bit of rock scrambling and an indistinct track. Limit: 15. View

16 Dec, Fri 9:19AM				The Alphabet series: “B”..Burnum Burnum.
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright A walk in Burnum Burnum Sanctuary.Swamp vegetation. Nice water views. Sandstone outcrops. Will probably see some orchids. It's a bit challenging. Steep hills and some parts overgrown in Glen Reserve. View

17 Dec, Sat 8:29AM				Clover Hill trail
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Hands up who loves waterfalls? Well on this walk we will encounter more waterfalls than you poke a stick at and swim under a few of them if the need takes us as we follow the Macquarie rivulet up to Clover Falls with a sidetrip or two on the way. Rock hopping. Location: Macquarie Pass National Park Map: macquarie pass national park View

17 Dec, Sat				Wolgan View Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Glowworm Tunnel Road – Wolgan View Canyon – Carne Creek Lookout – Return via gullies and pagodas. Explore this maze of gullies, pagodas and a visit to a usually dry canyon. A very interesting area. Track, off-track with mild scrub, easy scrambles. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

19 Dec, Mon 8:42AM				Magdala Creek to Sassafras Gully Road
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Follow Magdala Creek down to Glenbrook Creek. Longer lunch to allow for a swim in Glenbrook Creek. Return to Springwood Station via Sassafras Gully Rd. Creek crossings may be slippery. Location: Springwood Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

19 Dec, Mon 8:55AM				West Pennant Hills to North Parramatta via Darling Mills Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
John H.
We are following the Darling Mills Creek from near its source to near its junction with Toongabbie Creek to form the Parramatta River. We pass through Sydney sandstone heath lands with remnant stands of Sydney Blue Gums. This walk will be cancelled if there is heavy rain. Track can be eroded, muddy and slippery in places; a couple of creek crossing and fallen trees to cross. Bring a torch for the tunnel. Location: Bidjigal Reserve and Darling Mills Creek Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 15. View

21 Dec, Wed 9:40AM				Blackheath Evans Lookout, Cliff Top Track and Popes Glen Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	380m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Postponed) WALKED POSTPONED DUE TO RAILWAY DISRUPTIONS. SEE REPLACEMENT WALK. Meet at Katoomba Station, get on Bus 698 to Blackheath. Walk from bus stand along Evans Lookout Road to Evans Lookout, walk along Cliff Top Track to Govetts Leap, and then along Fairfax Heritage Track and Popes Glen Track to Blackheath Station. A beautiful mostly cliff top walking passing many lookouts. Steep and slippery sections. creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

21 Dec, Wed 9:02AM				Wondabyne to Pindar Cave and Waterfall
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	370m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Wondabyne Station, walk past Mooney Mooney and Mt Pindar Lookouts to Pindar Cave and Pindar Waterfall. Return the same way. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Limit: 12. View

22 Dec, Thu				Rydalmere – Meadowbank – Kissing Point
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
Along the riverside are good paths, much shade and an escape from phrenetic seasonal activity. A very hot day will necessitate a distance and pace adjustment. Map of walk. Limit: 10. View

23 Dec, Fri 9:18AM				The Alphabet series: “W”. Woollahra Gallery, Redleaf garden and Cooper Park
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Philip Wright: See Costa's video: https://vimeo.com/759335207 Take ferry to Rose Bay to visit Coopers Park, Blackburn Gardens and Woollahra Gallery.  Cooper Park is a large bushland reserve with many walking tracks and recreational facilities available. Cooper Park's worth as a recreation area was recognised as far back as 1885 when the Government was asked to purchase land from the Cooper Estate for recreational purposes. It was not until 1913 that Sir William Cooper agreed to give the whole of the gully from Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill to Manning Road, Double Bay to the Council as a park. Subsequent additions over the years have brought the Park up to its present area of 38 acres (15 ha.) The creek running through the Park is largely natural and follows the line of a volcanic dyke of the Jurassic age while the hillsides support a wide variety of native trees and shrubs. Development over the years included extensive walking tracks/paths, with shelter sheds built and picnic areas laid out. Enjoy an ice cream and a swim at the end. Catch ferry or bus back to the city. Some muddy sections. Some steep climb T: Take ferry from Circular Quay at 9:05 am, arriving Rose Bay at 9:15 am View

24 Dec, Sat 9:00AM				Shelly beach picnic and North Head walk
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
It's that time of the year again, the annual Shelly Beach picnic with a walk after lunch to North head to wear off the yummy picnic food that people will bring to share! Also bring along swimmers and if you feel like it, snorkelling gear. This is basically a Christmas party get together for all my walking friends in the NPA. Too much sun? View

26-31 Dec, Mon (12:59PM)-Sat (09:00AM)				Kossie in Summer
Grade:4/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Kosciuszko National Park in summer is the place to be and in this my annual lodge based trip I'll aim to do as many new walks as possible and explore to our hearts content the full beauty of this NSW's largest national park. We will be staying at Charlottes pass at the Southern Alps ski lodge. Rates are $67.50.per person/per night. As in previous years ill have 3/4 leaders to take walks. Lots of hills and some off-track walking. Location: Kosciuszko NP View

26 Dec, Mon 10:00AM				Turramurra to Epping
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
The Pacific Highway and the North Shore railway line follow the ridge which forms the watershed from which creeks run west into Lane Cove River. This walk starts from the ridge at Turramurra and heads down to the Lane Cove River, crosses it at Browns Waterhole, then follows Terrys Creek upstream, finishing at Epping.  It follows shaded roads and well formed bush tracks. Steps, creek crossings, slippery if wet. Location: Lane Cove River Park Map: Lane Cove River Limit: 14. View

28 Dec, Wed				Medlow Bath circuit via Colosseum
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	570m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Joint leader Paul Lynch. Medlow Bath circuit via 2 Brothers Lookout, Sunbath, Tuckers Lookout and down along Colosseum Track to the Colosseum walking over a landslide. Explore around the Colosseum and continue down towards the Magalong Valley, join the Valley Farm Track back up to Tuckers Lookout and along the Sunbath Track back to Medlow Bath. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, overgrown and muddy track, a fairly long section off-track across an old landslide. Limit: 10. View

30 Dec, Fri 10:08AM				The Alphabet series :”W” Watsons Nay
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright: A short walk around Watsons Bay, South Head, The Gap Bluff and Green Point. Finish  with a swim at Camp Cove Beach and have  Fish and Chips at Doyles,  Ferry back to Circular Quay   View

31 Dec, Sat 6:45PM				The alpabet series: “N”..NYE fireworks
Grade:1/6					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright.  As this is a very late notice, RSVP is extended to 5 pm on day of event.  It has been a while since we ventured to see the NYE fireworks.  To make it easy, have dinner in Chinatown and then head to pyrmont to watch the 9 pm fireworks.  It is not too hard to get home then. View

1