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13 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Morong creek Falls ¬Morong creek¬Kowmung river and return
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Morong creek with its series of spectacular falls and cascades is one of the gems of the Kanangra Boyd national park and on this walk we will follow its downward path as its plummets down to the picturesque Kowmung River. On the way we will savour its beauty, go for a swim and do the same when we reach the river at the bottom. This is really wild country and with its pink and grey granite boulders, the Morong creek is truly an amazing place for those with an adventurous spirit. For participating hikers, I'd advise to stay in Oberon the night before as the drive to the start of the walk is much shorter. rock scrambling and offtrack Location: Kanangra-Boyd NP Map: Shooters Hill 88302S Limit: 12. View

19 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Moore Park
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
LEADER: KEVIN CLIFFE Loop walk from Surry Hills Light Rail Station HIGHLIGHTS Reserves Street gardens Terraces Messina Historic Pubs Public schools police churches museums hospitals Trendy bars Galleries Refettorio OzHarvest Limit: 10. View

20 Dec, Sat 9:00AM				Clovelly beach Christmas picnic and walkers get togeather
Grade:1/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
It's that time of the year again when the NPA walking community come together to celebrate the past year over good food and drink and have a swim/snorkel and to enjoy each others company at one of Sydney's most iconic beaches. Please bring food to share, swimmers, snorkel gear if that's your interest and a sense of fun, and talk about the coming year and what that has to offer and look forward to! Location: clovelly beach View

27-30 Dec, Sat (08:00AM)-Tue (13:00PM)				Mountain Lagoon-T3 trail-Tootie creek-Colo river-Colo Meroo campground-Mailes Ridge track
Grade:4/6		Length	31km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) When the heat of Summer is upon us, where do we go to escape the heat? The Colo River Gorge of course! On this particular walk we will experience the outstanding beauty of what is essentially the lifeline and heart of the Wollemi wilderness, the stunning Colo River and in particular the section between Tootie Creek and Meroo campsite. Expect long sandbanks, clear, tranquil pools, the exquisite Tootie cascades and lots of peace and quiet with only birdsong and the rivers gentle sounds to keep you company, as well as you're hiking friends of course. I plan to take a flotation device and float along past the scrubby bits and suggest everyone does the same offtrack walking along the Colo river with scrambling at times. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View

3 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Gerringong creek waterfalls
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Below the infamous Gerringong Falls, the creek of the same name has more surprises in store as a series of waterfalls and cascades are worth exploring to the enquiring and adventurous hiker. On this walk I'll visit these alluring waterdrops (!)and of course have the odd swim or three along the way. Be prepared for virgin rainforest walking and to be impressed by an area not often visited by the average bushwalker! rock hopping and offtrack Location: Budderoo National Park Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4-S Limit: 12. View

10 Jan, Sat 7:30AM				Wollangambe 3 canyon
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Many people have done Wollangambe 1 and 2 canyon sections, but have you ventured further down this magnificent watercourse because there are some superb sections of canyon to experience for the adventurous walker/canyoner. Included is a tunnel section, oodles of long and spectacular pools, cascades and rock formations and a strong possibility you'll have the whole place to yourself. Helmets, wetsuits, surfmats or lilos/donuts are essential and a PFD too if you aren't a good swimmer. Needless to say a canyon pack or drybag are also important to bring along as is a sense of adventure and fun. rock scrambling and rapids Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

17 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Pisgah rock to Erskine creek and return
Grade:3/6		Length	4km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
When the heat of Summer is on theres no better place to go than the cooling and spectacular Erskine creek with its superb giant pools and refreshing cascades to relax in and chill out. So bring along you're surfmats, donuts, good food and drink and we will ride the odd rapid, swim in the wonderful swimming pools and just take it all in and savour our surroundings for many hours.Entry and exit via Pisgah rock. rock hopping Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

22 Jan, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Lower Shoalhaven from Calymea Ck to Burrier (#P284)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mark P.
From Calymea Ck (Approx 12 km west of Nowra ) we will explore upstream on the Lower Shoalhaven river.   • New Event! 🙂 • Possibly beyond tidal influence and starting to get fresh water current. • There are no toilets at the launch for January but there are a few trees EHT 1:30 pm Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lower Shoalhaven River Limit: 16. View

24 Jan, Sat 7:30AM				Hobnail Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Hobnail Canyon is situated on Range creek and offers the enthusiastic canyoner a wonderful and spectacular exploration along a beautiful watercourse which doesn't include any abseils although there are a few short tape sections to negotiate into and out of the canyon, especially at the exit track on South Bowen creek. Anyone attending needs to bring a helmet/wetsuit/drybag and PFD if you are not a proficient swimmer but you don't need a surfmat or donut as the swims are very short. This is a canyon well away from the insta crowd and one definitely worth doing. rock scrambling and offtrack Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Wilson 8930-1N Limit: 12. View

25 Jan, Sun 8:00AM				Bob Turners track to the Colo River and return
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The Bob Turners track is probably the easiest route down to the mighty Colo River and where it meets this superb watercourse is an enormous pool which is perfect for a swim on a hot Summers day. But wait theres more! Bring along you're flotation device such as a surfmat or donut and we will float down the river, shoot the odd cascade before we return and eventually climb back up the way we came. A wonderful way to spend an Australia Day weekend. rock hopping Location: Wollemi NP Map: Colo Heights 90313N Limit: 12. View

31 Jan, Sat 8:30AM				Kiama to Gerringong
Grade:2/6		Length	15km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of NSW most loved coastal walks and rightly so as you pass so many beautiful features along the way including several beaches which will be welcome as swimming stops as we hike south to the loverly beach town of Gerringong. I'm hoping for a warm Summers day so we can refresh ourselves with a dip or three. Location: Kiama Coast Walk Limit: 20. View

5 Feb, Thu 8:30AM				Paddle & optional Camp Tallowa Dam to Shoalhaven Gorge (Extended) (#P164)
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Les
This is an optional 1 day paddle(14km) or 1 day paddle 29km or 3 day paddle & camp (29 km). Day 1: We will head up the Shoalhaven River 7 km to campsite 1 for lunch. Those opting to reach Fossickers Flat on the same day will continue onto Fossickers and return. The remaining day paddlers will then make their way back while the campers will set up camp. Day 2: Make our way up to Fossickers Flat for lunch then return to camp. Day 3: Break camp and make our way back to Tallowa Dam. Maps: Burrier 8928-II-N & Caoura 8928-III-N • Variable distance options. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. - Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. - If camping then organise your own tent, cooking etc. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Shoalhaven River Map: Maps: Burrier 8928-II-N & Caoura 8928-III-N Limit: 16. View

7 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Rocky creek canyon
Grade:5/6		Length	6km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Rocky creek canyon is the classic canyon and is regarded as an entry level wet canyon as it does not have any abseils but does have several short swims with the longest being about 30 metres. The scenery in this canyon is unparalleled as its sculptured walls are regarded as the best you'll find anywhere. On this trip I plan to do the full length and climb up the exit track which means we won't have to double back and climb up the cascades. Participants should have the following gear, helmet, wetsuit, drybag, PFD if you are not a proficient swimmer. I have rated this a 5 because there are some tricky scrambles down cascades to negotiate and a rocky climb out at the end. rock scrambling and slippery conditions Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

14 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Corkscreww Canyon~Upper Bowen creek south side
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Corkscrew canyon is in the upper section of South Bowen creek drainage system and is a relatively easyish canyon to do as it does not involved any abseils or long swims but rewards the curious hiker with stunning constricted passages, sculptured clifflines, gorgeous cascades and pools and the chance to see an area not all that often visited. Helmet, wetsuit, drybag and a PFD required for those who aren't competent swimmers. rock scrambling and offtrack Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

3-11 Mar, Tue (16:00PM)-Wed (08:00AM)				Kosciuszko Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	50km	1,300m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
A repeat for those who missed the walk last year (like me!). The Pretty Plain area is a lovely part of Kosciuszko National Park. Great scenery, lovely bushland, and two of the best of the huts to camp nearby. Even better, we spend multiple days near each hut (two nights at Pretty Plain and three nights at Wheelers). Access is via Dargals Trail to Pretty Plain (a new way thanks the exploration of the last year's group). We return along Pretty Plain, Hell Hole Track and take the shortcut across to Wheelers Hut. Return from Wheelers Hut is again via Dargals Trail. At the start and end of walk we stay at a Ski Lodge at Jindabyne with the usual BBQs on the deck overlooking the lake. A lovely walk with relaxing time near the huts. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 12. View

5 Mar, Thu 9:00AM				Basin View to Wandanian Creek (#P290)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
From Basin View Boat Ramp, we will cut across to the head of Wandanian Creek where we will explore upstream. From around the 6km mark we will look out for a suitable lunch spot. For those interested we will paddle further upstream until we reach the Princess Hwy before heading back.   • New Event EHT 12:30pm Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Wandanian Creek Limit: 16. View

7 Mar, Sat - 10 Mar, Mon				Frenchmans Cap track Tasmania
Grade:4/6		Length	48km	1,200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The Frenchmans Cap track in Tasmania's central plateau is an outstanding walk to one of the states tallest peaks, and allows the adventurous hiker to experience a landscape of outstanding beauty whilst being able to stay in comfortable huts along the way. This will be my 5th visit to the area and I'm as excited to revisit as I was on my first trip there back in the early 1980s, as unlike the Overland Track which is full of people, you'll often have the track to yourself. possible snow and rain with a steep track in parts Location: franklin -gordon wild rivers national park Limit: 18. View

12-14 Mar, Thu (07:30AM)-Sat (13:00PM)				Mt Ossa, Mt Pelion East, Mt Oakleigh and Mt Pillinger
Grade:4/6		Length	44km	1,500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Via the Arm river we will hike into Pelion hut where we will base ourselves over the next 2 nights. From this comfortable base will endeavour to climb Tasmania's highest peak, Mt Ossa along with two other spectacular summits, Mt Oakleigh and Mt Pelion East. possible snow and rain with rock scrambling Location: Cradle Mountain NP Limit: 18. View

2 Apr, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Douglas Park to Menangle (#P520)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wollondilly Shire Council Campbelltown City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
From the causeway at Douglas Park we will paddle downstream to Nepean Reserve, Menangle. A car shuffle will be required to move the cars to Menangle. • New Event   Deep water. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Nepe an River(Douglas Park) Limit: 16. View

7 May, Thu 9:30AM				Paddle Audley to Winifred Falls (#P624)
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	17km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
For the full (23km) trip we will launch from Audley. Those wanting a shorter (17km) paddle will launch from Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point. We will make our way down Hacking River and up SW Arms Ck and into the RNP to the head of waters where we will stop for lunch. After lunch we will take a short walk to Winifred Falls for a possible swim before heading back. • New Event 9:00 for a 9:30 launch at Wants Beach, (near Reids Flat Picnic Area), Riverside Drv , Audley. OR 9:15 for 9:45 launch at Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Hacking River & South West Arm Creek. Limit: 16. View

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