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21 May, Wed 9:10AM				Coalcliff to Austinmer
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	600m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Coalcliff station, walk up the recently restored Wodi Wodi Track passing the beautiful Mt Mitchell lookout with a view of the railway viaduct and the ocean to Forest Path and then along the escapement passing several lookouts over the ocean and then along Woodward Track to Sublime Point. Thereafter, descent down several solid steel ladders to Austinmer station. Steep and slippery sections. Some eroded tracks. Creek crossings Location: Royal National Park Limit: 15. View

21 May, Wed 9:45AM				Top Ryde to Fullers Bridge
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Ryde Park via Canon Bicentennial Track, Field of Mars Reserve, Buffalo Creek Reserve then along Great North Walk to Lane Cove NP via Magdala Park and Fairyland. Lovely bush, mangroves and river views. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Location: Ryde Limit: 15. View

22 May, Thu 9:00AM				Maloney’s Beach to Quirriga Beach and beyond
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk from Maloney’s Beach on the northern side of Batemans Bay along the newly upgraded South coast track in Murramarang NP, through to Quirriga Beach and beyond. Enjoy stunning forests and ocean views. Beautiful, secluded beaches also beckon if you are feeling brave. BBQ at the beach following the walk, if we wish. Bring morning tea and tea/coffee for a welcome refreshment. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Location: Murramarang NP Limit: 20. View

23 May, Fri 9:18AM				Old Cremorne to Art Galleries
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Updated Details) Leader: KEVIN CLIFFE Walk from Old Cremorne to Mosman's Art Galleries. Points of interest: Robertsons Point Lighthouse; Clan Stone; Cremorne Reserve; The Lex and Ruby Graham Gardens; Cremorne Point Garden; Mosman Bay; Curraghbeena Park; Sirius Cove Beach; Queenwood School; Mosman Church of England School; Mosman Art Gallery; Soho Galleries Limit: 10. View

24 May, Sat 8:00AM				Mount York Abseil Training Day
				300m	Sydney Branch
Adrian B
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Ropes practise day at Mount York. This day is aimed for those who have abseiled before and have their own equipment. It will be compulsory to have a harness, helmet, safety tether, descending device for single rope. We will be practising abseiling on small pitches, gradually moving up in difficulty to an overhang. There will be breaks where we will also practise knots that are commonly used when canyoning. There will be a chance to use prussiks to climb back up a pitch and to also use mechanical ascenders. A fee of $5.00 each will be collected to cover wear and tear on ropes supplied by members. There will a number of safety briefings spread throughout the day and we will have a chance to practise tying off part way through an abseil and then untying and recommencing the abseil. We will practise double fishermans, tape knot, stone knot and munter hitch. Short lengths of knot practise rope and tape will be provided. Abseiling is a dangerous activity that could result in death or serious injury. All attendees must sign NPA's Risk Waiver Form prior to commencing the activity. All abseils are adjacent a cliff, and any member within two body lengths of the cliff edge must be attached to a safety tether. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Hartley 89304N Limit: 12. View

25 May, Sun 8:00AM				Paddle St Georges Basin and Cow Creek
		Length	17km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
Launch from St Georges Basin and explore Cow Creek. Then, wind and weather permitting, explore the coves and creeks of the isolated south-western side of the lake. PFDs essential. Grade: medium. Distance: 12-17km. Bring morning tea and lunch. Spray skirt optional but a good idea for St Georges Basin. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. View

26 May, Mon 8:40AM				Glenbrook to Emu plains or Penrith stations
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet at Glenbrook station. Roads and tracks to Glenbrook Lagoon. Walk around the lagoon. Up to Mt Sion park. Roads and tracks to Lennox Bridge. Track to Marge's lookout, then to Elizabeth lookout. Steep down to knapsack viaduct. Optional up Heartbreak Hill to Top Points lookout (view of Penrith Lakes etc). Then back down to the viaduct. Tracks under M4 to Leonay Oval. Road to Nepean River. Cross M4 bridge. Walk along Tench Reserve northwards. Several cafes and toilets. Walk either to Emu Plains or Penrith stations, as you please. Rough, steep, muddy, roads without footpaths Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

26 May, Mon 9:04AM				Hazelbrook to Woodford
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	490m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Cancelled) Meet on station. Walk Oaklands Road, Horseshoe Falls and Burgess Falls to Winbourne Road. Then tracks to Hazel, Edith and Mabel Falls. Up to the fire trail. Option of track to Ridge Street or straight back to Woodford station. Steep, rough, edges Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

26 May, Mon 9:45AM				Spit to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	228m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) Meeting at the Spit Bridge for an iconic walk around parts of Middle and Sydney Harbours and ending in Manly, birthplace of Australian surfing. Many rough steps and uneven surfaces and the track can have large puddles after rain. Some beach and street walking too. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

27 May, Tue 9:30AM				Lake Couridjah to Radcliffs LO via Radcliffs Campsite (#917(BBQ))
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	3m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(Optional BBQ Lunch) From Lake Couridjah car park we take the flat track to the site of Radcliffs campsite. Walkers will have a choice of a flat walk back to car park or head up the Radcliff's LO and return via the saddle or old ruins. (Depending on time.) Some rough track and unfenced cliffs. Location: Lake Couridjah - Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 9029-4S Nattai 8929-1S Limit: 20. View

28 May, Wed 6:21AM				Around Kaleidoscope Caves
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Park at GR 725 932 on Mountain Lagoon Road. Walk north along Nirvana Ridge on an old logging trail, then off track to a cliff line starting at around GR 729 954. Traverse north, then north east at that level, then descend to Kaleidoscope Caves. Next, climb back up and continue traversing till around GR 737 961. Depending on the time, there are a number of options from here, including visiting Byzantine Chamber or Psychedelic Caves. Exit to Nirvana Ridge and follow it back to the cars. About 11 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

28 May, Wed 8:30AM				Glenbrook circuit via Red Hand Cave and Blue Pool
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	480m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Starting from Glenbrook station, walk to Douglas Smith Park, walk down rough track to Blue Pool, walk alongside the creek, cross at the weir, walk along Red Hands Cave track to the Red Hand Cave, walk back to the weir along Oaks Track and walk back the same way back to Glenbrook station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings Location: Glenbrook Limit: 15. View

28 May, Wed 9:00AM				Milton Rainforest
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
35380
Walk through the Milton Rainforest and learn about the significance of this patch. Find out about the history, how it was saved and how it is maintained. Continue on private property down to the bottom of the gully. Return walk along the same path back to the carpark. Coffee in Milton. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Location: Milton View

28 May, Wed 9:20AM				Penrith Great River Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Penrith Station to Nepean River to do the Great River Loop and return to Penrith Station. A fairly flat walk with street and park walking. Opportunity to visit Lewers Gallery at Emu Plains. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Limit: 15. View

30 May, Fri 9:30AM				Artarmon station to North Sydney
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	320m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com. Pretty and varied walk from Artarmon Station, some shared bike and walk tracks, Wickham Walk, Hallstrom Park, Bicentennial Reserve, Flat Rock Creek, Wilks Walk, Tunks Park, View Historical St Thomas Rest Park and more parks leading to Victoria Cross metro or North Sydney station. Limit: 15. View

31 May, Sat 8:00AM				The Lost City
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
There’s a new track in town! The first section of the Lost City trail has been completed and I intend to walk its length and also explore various pagodas and other highlights off the main track as there’s always plenty to attract you’re attention in this type of landscape! The pace will be relaxed and intending participants should be good at rock scrambling and be prepared for some offtrack adventuring! Rock scrambling Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Lithgow 89313S Limit: 12. View

2 Jun, Mon 9:25AM				Nellies Glen and Devil’s Hole
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet at the bus stop outside the Carrington. Bus 698 signed Blackheath leaving at 9:49. Alight near Explorer's tree. Walk down Nellies Glen. Then along fire trail. Tracks to the bottom of Devil's Hole. Steep track up. Road walking back to Katoomba station. Steep, slippery, rough Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

3 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				The Joan Lowe Memorial Walk – Mt Gibraltar (#xJL010)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	3m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 10731
In memory of our Joan Lowe, we will celebrate her birthday by traversing parts of the Gib and taking in some of the special and lesser known lookouts that Joan loved so much. (29th May 1944-2021) Some steep steps and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Gibraltar NR Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

4 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Tarbourie/Termeil Stroll
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
(NEW!!!) Park at Tabourie Beach, then follow tracks behind the dunes and along the beach to Termeil Lake and return. A relaxed mostly level morning walk with beautiful forest and seaside views. Coffee afterwards in Ulladulla for those who wish. Bookings essential. Map: Tabourie 1:25000 View

4 Jun, Wed 8:35AM				Warrimoo to Blaxland via Green Point
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Meet at Warrimoo station and walk along tracks (sometimes not easy to follow) to Green Point firetail and then to Green Point Lookout. Lovely sweeping views from the lookout. Then join the Florabella Track and walk through lovely forest to Blaxland Station. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings and some sections of indistinct track. Location: Blaxland Limit: 15. View

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