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13-21 May, Tue (14:00PM)-Wed (08:00AM)			Kosciuszko Pack Walk
Grade:4/6	Length	60km	1,600m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
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 and Hell Hole Trails to Pretty Plain. We return along Pretty Plain and take the shortcut across to Wheelers Hut. Return 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 lots of relaxing time. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 12. View

14 May, Wed 8:30AM			Glenbrook circuit via lookouts and Lennox Bridge
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	360m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Starting from Glenbrook station, a street walk to Bluff Reserve and through Williams, Ross and other lookouts, then along the old funicular rail track and Railway reserve to Lapstone Zig Zag and Lucasville Station. Down to Knapsack Viaduct via Sidings Lookout on to Elizabeth and Marge Lookouts and on to Lennox Bridge and back to Glenbrook Station. Nice lookout with sweeping views across the railway track and Glenbrook Creek to Mt Portal and from Liz/Marg lookouts down to Penrith Lakes and the new airport. We will walk past ruins of old funicular railway and explore area around historic Lennox Bridge. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossing. Location: Glenbrook Limit: 15. View

14 May, Wed 9:06AM			Helensburgh walk and lunch at Tradies
Grade:3/6	Length	12km		Sydney Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Jenny R.
Walk into Garawarra State Conservation Area. From the station we explore the western side of Helensburgh township to Cawleys Trail and return to station. (approx 6kms and drop out point if you don’t want to come to the Tradies.) We will be surrounded by beautiful bushland. Then we follow the Ridge Trail (recently graded) to Fletchers Trail and on to the Helensburgh Tradies for lunch, where there is a selection of Seniors’ lunch specials. We will walk back to the station (or bus). Please let me know if you are coming for lunch. It’s an easy walk with a bit of rough tack, a few steps and up hills. Leader will meet you at Helensburgh Station. Bookings only from one week of date of walk please by email or text. Limit: 12. View

14 May, Wed 11:30AM	Walkers get-together
		Sydney Branch
Mal
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None Location: Emu Plains View

15 May, Thu 9:01AM			Barrenjoey to Gerringong 2
Grade:3/6	Length	20km	230m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) We will walk from Wollongong Station to Windang, or if time permits, possibly to Shellharbour or Minnamurra. We will walk along cycle paths, beaches, headlands, low scrubs, shorelines & mouth of Lake Illawarra. Hopefully we can spot whales & dolphins along the way. Slippery surfaces Location: South Coast Map: great south coat walk Limit: 20. View

16 May, Fri 10:48AM			Grand Cliff Top Walk Part 1: Katoomba to Leura
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
No need to RSVP. Walk part 1 of this beautiful and well known Grand Cliff Top walk. Steep and slippery sections View

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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