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9 Aug, Mon 10:00AM				Drawing Room Rocks and Bomaderry Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	250m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Leader: Bob Rankin. This is an extra day walk to follow the last leg of the Parramatta to Shoalhavens series. As we are staying overnight on Saturday 7th Aug to walk the Seven Miles Beach, we will stay another night to do another day of two short walks: The Drawing Room Rocks near Berry and Bomaderry Creek near Nowra. Great views of the NSW south coast. Looking out over Berry, 7 mile beach and Jervis Bay & on a clear day can see pigeon house mountain & the lighthouse at point perpendicular. The climb tothe plateau is challenging. View Esther's walks. Rocky terrain, steep and slippery sections Limit: 10. View

13 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Flat Rock Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
It’s quite a shaded track with some rainforest-like sections. There’s some impressive sandstone cliffs and overhangs, some weathered by thousands of years of wind and water erosion. Clambering to the top of these cliffs provides some great views over Middle Harbour. Involves Steps, clambering and boulders. Social distancing, Hand sanitizer, masks Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 12. View

22 Aug, Sun				Royal NP West to East
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
West to east traverse of the Royal – Loftus, Audley, Winifred Falls, Anice Falls, Maianbar, Cabbage Tree Basin, Bonnie Vale, Bundeena. Return by ferry and train. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers – combined limit applies. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP Limit: 12. View

27 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walks: Cape Banks/La Perouse
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	120m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
The "neighbourhood series" will be led by walkers who live in the vicinity of where they live. Today we explore La Perouse with a visit to the museum. Optional lunch/coffee. Leader will be Stuart Sew Hoy. Limit: 12. View

29 Aug, Sun 9:30AM				Mermaid Pool and Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Due to popular demand, this popular walk is to be repeated. To be led by Mike McLeod of Southern Highland Branch. A circuit rugged walk (rather rocky) along the Bargo River and Tahmoor Gorge. We will do it slowly to take in and take photos of the beauty of the walk. Highlights: fantastic views, Mermaid Pools. Waterfalls. wallaby, birds, majestic gum trees, wildflowers galore. Some very steep and slippery parts.Video of 2020 Tahmoor Gorge Mermaid Pools Several creek crossings. Limit: 10. View

3 Sep, Fri 10:00AM				Rumbalara Explorer from Gosford Station
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-leader: Elena. Pretty well the grand tour of the Rumbalara Reserve, this walk takes in much of the great scenery the reserve has to offer. The walk covers both the lower and upper sections of the reserve and passes through the great variety of forest on show. The walk also passes three of the four bronze sculptures in the reserve. Yaruga picnic area would be a great spot to stop for lunch with it’s facilities and excellent views. Limit: 10. View

19 Sep, Sun 10:16AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains anniversary walk
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	450m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Leader: Allan Porter. To mark the anniversary of "Crossing the Blue Mountains 2020", we will do the "Magical Wentworth Falls to Lawson via Bruces Walk" again. Begin with the Maple trees lined streets of beautiful Wentworth Falls. It’s a memorable walk with wildflowers galore (Waratahs, Bearded Orchids, Sun orchids, Caladenia, greenhoods) waterfalls, caves, gum forests, sassafras’s forests, birdlife and majestic views. This walk is not for you if you don’t like creek crossings (5), steep climbs and vertical ladders (4). Steep and slippery sections, slides and rock scrambling. Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 15. View

26 Sep, Sun 10:02AM				Submarine Rock…Centre of the Universe
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
An opportunity to be in the middle of wilderness.... Actually the "Centre of Universe" "994" to see the Submarine Rock, the  Wollangambe River and pagodas, without having have to tackle difficult or dangerous tracks. At this time of the year, there will be abundant display of wildflowers, including waratahs, orchids and the not easily found Pterostylis tunstallii. Steep and slippery sections, obstacles. Location: Bell Map: Wollangambe Limit: 10. View

1 Oct, Fri 9:51AM				Cherry Tree Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Co-leader: Marilyn Cross. Cherry Tree Walk is a beautiful walk in Bowral. It consists of a walking/bike track beside the Mittagong Rivulet and 526 cherry trees that have been planted, dedicated to each and every soldier who died during the Vietnam War. The walk is particularly attractive in spring when the cherry trees are in flower. Incorporated into the design of the War Memorial has been a monument, inscribed with the names of the Australians who gave their lives in the service of their country. Then we continue to the Southern Highlands Botanical Garden. Limit: 12. View

5 Nov, Fri 10:00AM				Jacaranda Walk: Dangar Island
		Length	4km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Never heard of Dangar Island? Join us for a tour to this idyllic island just a hop, skip and a jump from Hawkesbury River Station, Brooklyn. Upon arrival on this car-free oasis of bush, beach and tranquillity, we will be welcomed by tree-lined palms and jacarandas. On the lower grounds we'll walk past the Bowling Club and Bradleys Beach. On the higher grounds we'll get great views of the Hawkesbury River. We'll also walk past a Blackbutt – Rough-barked Apple Forest. Enjoy the scenic train ride across the Hawkesbury River and a joy ferry ride to the island. Enjoy lunch or Devonshire tea at Dangar Island Depot before taking the ferry back home. Bring money for ferry ($8.50 one way adult, $4.30 one way concession (not sure seniors is considered concession)). Limit: 10. View

11 Nov, Thu 7:00AM				Evans Lookout and Govetts Leap
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) From Katoomba Station take bus to Evans Lookout Road, walk to Evans Lookout and Govetts Leap, Horseshoe Falls, Boyds Beach etc and Blackheath Station. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Blackheath Limit: 10. View

19 Nov, Fri 9:45AM				Strickland Tour
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	260m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
Very pretty walk. Strickland Falls, Cabbage Tree loop, Arboretum loop, red cedars, tall tallowood, planted from 1877, many orchids: Cryptostylis erecta. Creek crossings, slippery and steep sections. Map: Gosford 91312S Limit: 10. View

26 Nov, Fri 9:30AM				Centennial Park to Bronte Beach
Grade:1/6		Length	8km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
We walk from Centennial Park to Bronte Beach where you can have a swim. Points of interest: Centennial Park, Queens Park, Waverly Park, churches, waterfalls, Bronte Beach. View Esther's future walks Limit: 12. View

7 Dec, Tue 11:00AM				Xmas Picnic and walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
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 Limit: 10. View

7 Dec, Tue 11:00AM				Xmas Picnic and walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
Mike P.
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. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 10. View

7 Dec, Tue 11:00AM				Xmas picnic plus walk, paddle or rest
		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
John H.
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

21 Jan, Fri 10:00AM				The Colour walk series : 50 shades of Pink
Grade:1/6		Length	8km	120m	Southern Sydney Branch
Esther
(NEW!!!) Not quite the Jacaranda walk, but there are many shades of pink apart from the pink Crepe Myrtle lined streets.  We walk from Canterbury Station to Ashfield, where we will go to to the Leagues Club for Yum Cha. If you prefer, the Club also has a cafe and bistro for western food. If you prefer a picnic lunch, you can go to Allman Park instead. Walk will be cut short if it is a hot day.  Points of interests: Canterbury Park Race Course, Canterbury Park, Gough Reserve, Yeo Park, Trinity Grammar School of which I have an affinity for, Peace Park, Peace Park Viewing Tower, beautiful old houses. There is a coffee shop at the start and for morning tea (V, GF).   Map: Canterbury Limit: 12. View

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