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3 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Alexandra Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	700m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
(Date Changed) Mt Alexander Circuit - Red Track. This walk follows the track through forest, along creeks and beneath the M5 Motorway. The Nattai River and Gibbergunyah Creek are crossed on the way. There are views and waterfalls along the route. Rough track, steep steps, slippery rocks and 4 creek crossings. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

3 Jul, Tue 3:30PM				Understorey
					Branch
Janine K.
(NEW!!!) NPA’s film 'Understorey' directed by David Gallan will be highlighted at the Australian Historical Association's annual conference at the Australian National University in July 2018. Academic historians from universities around Australia will gather and have the opportunity to view 'Understorey' and listen to an expert academic panel about the political, social and ecological issues raised in the 'Understorey'. Tom Griffiths, Professor of History and Director of the Centre for Environmental History at the Australian National University will chair the panel discussion of 'Understorey'. View

4 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Annandale to Glebe Point
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
Level ramble from Annandale to Glebe Point. View

4 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Matron Porter Drive to Garrad’s Reserve
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk on trails through forest to return to meeting point, with maybe a short diversion to Narrawallee Inlet. This is a very gentle downhill walk most of the way. Bring refreshments to have at Narawallee Inlet on the site of the old Oyster Farm. View

4 Jul, Wed				Wentwort Falls Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
From Wentworth Falls Station follow Darwins Walk then descend to Wentworth Falls. Continue down Slacks Stairs and along Wentworth Pass. Branch off to Roberts Pass and ascend to Inspiration Point with good lookouts. Walk past the Fairmont Resort and follow the Nature Trail back to Wentworth Falls. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

5 Jul, Thu 10:00AM				Book presentation to NPA
					Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Jean’s Group will present the 2 Photo Books which are a compilation of treasured moments over several years of walking with Jean Blackman. All welcome. Option to take lunch to suitable green space on Light Rail route. Coffee at the Tramsheds. View

5-7 Jul, Thu (10:00AM)-Sat (15:00PM)				Colo River
Grade:4/6		Length	17km	400m	Sydney Branch
2354
From Hollow Rock on the Culoul Range, descend Bob Buck Pass 7 and following the river for two leisurely days along the beautiful Colo, camping in overhangs. Exit via Crawfords Pass. No need to carry water or tents.  Steep descent, walking poles useful. Small rockface step-up on exit. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Six Brothers 90314S Limit: 5. View

6 Jul, Fri 8:25AM				Pisgah Ridge to Glenbrook
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Easy walk along Pisgah Ridge. Rough track then to cross Breakfast Creek and up to Bennett Ridge. Make way to Euroka Clearing. Walk to station. Mostly on tracks. Some rough tracks with a bit of scrambling. Some off-track. Creek crossings. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

7-8 Jul, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	250m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
A pack walk in the Megalong Valley along a section of the Six Foot Track. Lovely scenery and a great campsite next to the Coxs River. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 12. View

8 Jul, Sun 9:00AM				Burrill Lake to Narrawallee
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Milton Branch
Evelyn M.
Possible for some to leave walk at Ulladulla. Walk encompasses beaches, headlands, heathland and bush with many lovely coastal views. http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/ Map: Milton 89272N and Tabourie 89272S View

8 Jul, Sun 10:00AM				Community Forum on Biodiversity
					Branch
General Community Event
(NEW!!!) Anyone interested in the future of nature in the Central West would be welcome to attend. There will be speakers from National Parks Association, Nature Conservation Council, the Environment Defenders’ Office and local experts, as well as discussion and workshops on two main themes: recent changes to land clearing legislation affecting biodiversity (morning) and Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area: a case study in conservation (with reference to the draft plan of management - and a possible new major bike track development - due to be on exhibition soon). View

8 Jul, Sun				Nattai NP
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk Mt Alexandra Reserve and edge of Nattai NP to 40’ Falls and Boxvale Lookout and return. A nice varied walk in the "wilderness" close to town. Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 15. View

9 Jul, Mon 9:55AM				Little Zig Zag
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	375m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Pulpit Rock, Bushranger Cave, Little Zig Zag, Mt Piddington. Old track, poorly maintained. Rock scrambling. Location: Mt Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 20. View

10 Jul, Tue 9:37AM				Eastwood to Rhodes
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
Fairly flat walk, easy grade. Train return to city from Rhodes. View

10 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambert Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
David W.
Les Lambert Lookout. Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass Track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout. This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 20. View

11 Jul, Wed 9:19AM				Glenbrook circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Fritz W.
Glenbrook to Glenbrook via Bluff Reserve Lookout, Sandstone Quarry, Knapsack Bridge, Elisabeth Lookout and back to Glenbrook Station. Some steps and climbs. View

11 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Rocks area
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
Level ramble the Rocks area. View

11 Jul, Wed				Stanwell Park to Austinmer
Grade:4/6		Length	19km	320m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
(Date Changed) Illawarra Escarpment Traverse. From Stanwell Park Station follow the Wodi Wodi Track. Side trip to historic railway viaduct. Ascend Mt Mitchell, great lookouts, and follow the forest path. Continue south along the link track to Sublime Point. Steep descent with some ladders to road and on to station. View

12 Jul, Thu 9:00AM				Sefton to Clyde along Duck Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	75m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sue W.
Initally some streets and then along good paths along the Duck River to find the chook colony on the way. Map of walk. View

13 Jul, Fri 9:22AM				Beauchamp Falls
		Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Evans Lookout. Fern Gully. Take Rodriguez Pass to Beauchamp Falls. Then back up to do the Grand Canyon. Old steep track. Some rock scrambling. Creek crossings. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

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