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17 May, Sat 8:00AM			Dome Cave – Carne Creek – Cosmic Cave
Fully inside Lithgow City Council
Grade:4/6	Length	6km	350m	Sydney Branch
Adrian B
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Off track walk though side tributory of Carne Creek commencing from Sunnyside Ridge following the creek down past a pleasant waterfall, Dome Cave, Split Rock, Carne Creek, Cosmic Cave and then return via ridgelines to the North. I am expecting the undergrowth to be very thick following regrowth from fires. We will be going at a steady pace throughout the day with enough time to take photos and take in the scenery of the upper reaches of Carne Creek. Uneven ground, large boulders, thick scrub Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

17-25 May, Sat-Sun	Morocco
Grade:2/6		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
I’m organising a trip to Morocco this year, and if any NPA members would like to join my wife and I, that would be wonderful. The trip is with Timeless Tours and at the moment is being discounted by 37%. The trip costs $1900. Highlights: - Explore Marrakech's vibrant souks and palaces - Visit the UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Experience camel trekking in the Sahara Desert - Discover the blue city of Chefchaouen - Tour the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis Itinerary: Start and end in Marrakesh! With the In-depth Cultural tour Timeless Morocco, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Marrakesh, Morocco and 11 other destinations in Morocco. Timeless Morocco includes accommodation in a hotel, as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Before this trip starts there are options being organised by myself and others to do other tours including trekking in the Atlas Mountains and more! There are still 2 spots left on this trip as of 17.02. If interested please let me know asap. Limit: 16. View

18 May, Sun 10:30AM			Aragunnu – Hidden Valley
Grade:4/6	Length	5km	100m	Far South Coast Branch
Sonja J
Walk the northern section of Mimosa Rocks National Park, starting at Aragunnu. Visit the site of possibly the world's first "Alone" type television program made there about 50 years ago by the ABC. Track ends at a secluded beach. Walk may be extended to view fossils along the water's edge. Narrow, unmaintained track, steep in parts. Some clambering over fallen trunks and limbs. Walking poles recommended. Location: Mimosa Rocks National Park Limit: 12. View

18 May, Sun 7:16AM	Two Ravines North of Fort Ridge
Grade:5/6		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for the future generations. Park at around GR 224 317 on Glen Davis Road. Ascend to the top of Fort Ridge, then follow it north and descend into a ravine at GR 219 330. Explore the ravine upstream and climb out to Torbane Balcony at around GR 221 332. Walk to a promontory point at GR 219 331, then return to the balcony and continue south to about GR 222 330. Find a way down under the cliffs and explore the ravine to the south, finishing on Fort Ridge. On the way back, visit The Fort, if time permits. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

19 May, Mon 10:00AM			Duck River with Autumn Leaves
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) This walk follows meandering trails and bicycle paths downstream along the Duck River from Regents Park to Clyde, with a small diversion to the Auburn Botanic Gardens where we might see some early autumn leaves. Hazards:bicycles Map: Auburn 90311S Limit: 14. View

19 May, Mon 8:30AM			Glenbrook to Emu plains
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet on 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. Tracks under M4 to Leonay Oval. Tracks and road to the Nepean River. River Road to Emu Plains station. Rough, steep tracks, some roads without paths. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

20 May, Tue 9:30AM			Lake Alexandra to White Cat Mtn (#062)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6	Length	8km	340m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
From Lake Alexandra we head down to the junction of Gibbergunyah Ck and Nattai River. After crossing the Nattai R we pick our way up a single track to Beasleys LO at the top of White Cat Mtn for lunch. Return via the same route. Rough track, slippery rocks, river crossing, steep descent. Location: Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong) Limit: 20. View

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 9:09AM			Cremorne Point to Art Galleries
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: KEVIN CLIFFE Walk from Cremorne point 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

26 May, Mon 9:04AM			Hazelbrook to Woodford
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	490m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
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

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 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

5 Jun, Thu 10:02AM			Parramatta History No 2
Grade:2/6	Length	6km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(NEW!!!) This is a joint walk with The Wanderers. We visit two historic buildings in Parramatta. Brislington House- Nurses Museum. $5; $3 Concession. Old Government House - $15; $12 Concession. It is too complex making bookings. We will take our chances. This is the only day of the week when both venues are open. There are other places of interest in Parramatta Park and O'Connell St; that are worth visiting. Bring morning tea and lunch - Cafe option for lunch. There is a cafe in Parramatta Park near Little Coogee- and plenty of picnic spots, Please advise by 2 week prior your intention to come so that I can confirm booking with Brislington. Pay the Wanderer's Account identifying yourself by name and NPA and include BRIS. in the description. BSB 032 078 Account No.774467 Limit: 10. View

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