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25 May, Mon 9:40AM			Cremorne to Balmoral
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	270m	Sydney Branch
Roslyn B.
(NEW!!!) Scenic harbourside walk from Cremorne Point wharf to Balmoral along paths, good bush tracks and through reserves. There are two steep climbs and some stairs. The track behind the Zoo is closed, so we will be climbing up the long stairway from Sirius Cove to walk the streets around the Zoo, then walking through the grounds of Athol Hall to rejoin the track before Bradleys Head. Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 20. View

25 May, Mon 8:58AM			Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	340m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet at Glenbrook station. Walk into Glenbrook national park and down to the causeway. Track to Red Hands cave. The Link walking track and back to the causeway. Optional track to Jellybean pool. Up and back to the station. Steep. Roads. Rough tracks. Loose sand on rocks. Location: Glenbrook Map: Glenbrook Limit: 15. View

26 May, Tue 9:00AM			Introduction to Rogaining
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
Ted W.
(Updated Details) Are you interested in learning about rogaining and whether this cross-country navigation sport might suit you, especially as an extension to your bushwalking. If so, please register for a half-day ‘Introduction to Rogaining’ Workshop to be held in Lane Cove National Park on Tuesday 26 May from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, led by Ted Woodley, an experienced rogainer and NPA member. Rogaining was formally established 50 years ago in Victoria (see History of Rogaining), and is now a world-wide sport blending navigation, strategy, resilience, and teamwork. Using only a map and compass, teams navigate diverse terrains, from rugged bush to open landscapes, to urban parks and streets. Teams of two to five (or solo for some shorter city events) aim to visit as many checkpoints as possible, in any order, within a set time usually of 3, 6, 12 or 24 hours. Each checkpoint is worth different points, with harder-to-reach locations offering higher points. The goal is to navigate the most efficient route to maximise your score. Rogaining is more than just a sport; it’s a fun and engaging endurance adventure for all ages and abilities. You don’t need to be an elite athlete or experienced navigator, and there are always rogainers available to help and share advice. Events usually attract 300 to 500 regular rogainers, together with a few dozen novices, so you won’t be the only newcomer. To learn more go to NSW Rogaining Association and see the calendar of events for this year. After registering for the Workshop you will be forwarded a homework pack to read beforehand. You only need to bring a compass and come dressed in normal bushwalking attire suitable for a two-hour practice rogaine in the Park (on tracks). This is a joint activity with the Bush Club and is limited to thirty participants. We will assemble at Haynes Flat in Lane Cove National Park, end of Max Allen Rd, Lindfield. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 30. View

27 May, Wed 9:20AM			Killara to Roseville
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	130m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk from Killara to Roseville via Swain Gardens, Two Creeks Track and Little Diggers Track. Mainly fire trails and bush tracks, but some street walking also. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Limit: 15. View

28 May, Thu 8:21AM			Darvall Park to Rydalmere wharf
Grade:2/6	Length	23km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) We will walk along the creek in Darvall Park to see the one & only original giant & magnificent blue gum. We will then pass Eastwood shops with lots of exotic & yummy Chinese goodies for breakfast & coffee before joining the Terrys & Ponds Creeks to go to Rydalmere Wharf. Those still feeling energetic can stroll further along the riverfront to Meadowbank station. We will walk through bushlands, tall gum trees & streets. Slippery & uneven surfaces Location: eastwood Map: eastwood Limit: 20. View

29 May, Fri 9:30AM			Discovering Sydney No 18 : Sydney City and the Rocks Part 2
Grade:2/6	Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Leader Changed) Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. Meet at the obelisk in Macquarie Place at 09:30. We will look behind the touristy facade of The Rocks and nearby areas. Lots of steps. Limit: 12. View

31 May, Sun 8:23AM			Darvall Park to Rydalmere wharf
Grade:2/6	Length	23km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) We will walk along the creek in Darvall Park to see the one & only giant & magnificent blue gum. We then stroll along Eastwood shops with exotic & yummy breakfast goodies & coffee before joining the Terrys & Ponds Creeks walk to Rydalmere wharf. Those still feeling energetic can continue further along to Meadowbank station. We will walk through bushlands, tall gum trees & streets. Can exit halfway at Carlingford. Slippery & uneven surfaces Location: eastwood Map: eastwood Limit: 20. View

1 Jun, Mon 8:30AM			Long Angle Trail at Springwood
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Walking from Winmalee to Blaxland via Long Angle Trail. A lovely walk through the tall timbered valley of Long Angle Creek. Then climb over a ridge to follow Cripple Creek Trail to Blaxland. Notice the vegetation change between the two valleys. Hazards: Creek crossings. Bikes, horses and cars are unlikely to be encountered on the trail. Steep sections. Loose surfaces. Limit: 15. View

1 Jun, Mon 9:50AM			Tarban Creek
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	40m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) (Changed Transport Details) We start by taking a ferry from Barangaroo wharf. This is a circular walk from Huntleys Point Ferry wharf. The walk crosses under Gladesville Bridge to Tarban Creek, which it then follows upstream along bicycle paths. It crosses Victoria road via suburban streets before heading downstream along Parramatta river. Well-trodden paths lead through Bedlam Park, and a short climb out to the old Gladesville Hospital grounds. The walk finishes at Huntleys Point. Hazards: a few steps, sections may be slippery if wet; bicyclists; one busy road crossing. Limit: 14. View

3 Jun, Wed 9:15AM			Leichhardt to White Bay Power Station
Grade:2/6	Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
(NEW!!!) Walk from Marion Light Rail Station at Leichhardt along Hawthorne Canal to Iron Cove. From there we will walk through Lilyfield to the Rozelle Parklands and then to Jubilee Park, Glebe for lunch. After lunch, we will make our way back through the Rozelle Parklands to the newly restored White Bay Power Station, which is hosting this year’s Biennale. The walk will finish here, where people can visit the exhibition (free entry) and then return to the city either by the free shuttle bus or buses on Victoria Rd. Bookings only from the week before the date of the walk please. View

3 Jun, Wed 9:35AM			Medlow Bath Circuit via the Colosseum
Grade:4/6	Length	6km	425m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Joint leader: Paul Lynch. Meet at Medlow Bath Station. Walk a short distance along the highway, turn off into Belgravia Road, join the Sunbath Track and walk down to Tuckers Lookout. Turn off into Colosseum Track, crossing a section where there had been a landslide and there is no track. Rejoin the track after the landslide and walk to the end of the track to the beautiful rock face that looks like the Colosseum. Walk around and down off track, join the Valley Farm Track, get back to Tuckers Lookout and back to the station. Steep and slippery sections. Off track section including walking across a landslide Location: Medlow Bath Limit: 15. View

5 Jun, Fri 9:30AM			Discovering Sydney No 19: Windsor
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. Leader: Lynne Hewitt RSVP DIRECT TO lehewitt@optusnet.com.au Limit: 10. View

10 Jun, Wed 11:30AM	Lunch
		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'Donoghue's Irish Pub, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

12 Jun, Fri 9:30AM			Discovering Sydney 20: Sydney West Part 2
Grade:2/6	Length	11km	160m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Date Changed) Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister Visit Rozelle Parklands, White Bay power station, Pyrmont waterfront. Finish at Town Hall. Limit: 10. View

13 Jun, Sat 8:00AM			Asteroid cave/Scallop cave/Flat rock exploration
Grade:4/6	Length	8km	370m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Only a short drive from Bilpin is an area of twisted fantastic Angophoras, caves full of golden tafoni formations and various flat rock platforms ,all worth exploring and photographing. If you want to escape the maddening crowd and avoid a long drive to examine an area of outstanding natural beauty, then this is a walk for you! offtrack and rock scrambling Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View

17 Jun, Wed 6:00PM	Dark Sky viewing at Palm Beach
		Sydney Branch
14330
(NEW!!!) Hosted by Northern Beaches Branch of NPA and North Sydney Astronomical Society (NSAS) We in Northern Beaches are excited to announce another night to view the stars Wednesday June 17 at 6 pm at the only Dark Sky Place in Sydney. Surrounded by ocean, Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach (see map) was designated in 2024. The night will be hosted by North Sydney Astronomical Society (NSAS). Our first night in April was amazing and like a window into another world, but some people missed out, so we are putting on this 2nd opportunity. Numbers will again need to be restricted, so please contact Pamela Dawes 0419 036 800 soon. NSAS will be able to supply the telescopes but we will need to restrict numbers to 40. Please bring jumper, snacks, drinks (non alcoholic) and a chair or picnic rug. They allow about 10 people per telescope, each viewing a different area of the sky, so there will be some waiting involved. The event will be weather dependent, of course, as we need a cloud -free night. If it is cloudy weather on the day, we will need to postpone. Location: Palm Beach Limit: 40. View

19 Jun, Fri 10:20AM			SWAG LEADERS Favourite Walks:Castlecove to castlecrag
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Castlecove to castlecrag thru north arm track harold reid reserve, Sugarloaf. Lovely walk with bush, firetrails,water views and some street. Lots of steps.. View

20 Jun, Sat 8:00AM			Forty Foot falls via the Box Vale track loop
Grade:4/6	Length	11km	360m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Forty Foot falls is one of the most spectacular falls in the Southern highlands and on this walk I plan to walk via the Box Vale track and then along the Nattai River to reach the falls. If time allows we may do another short side trip, after this walk to view 60 foot falls. rock hopping along the river Location: Southern highlands Limit: 20. View

27 Jun, Sat 8:00AM			Blackmans Crown
Grade:4/6	Length	5km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Rising high above the Castlereagh highway is the collection of pagodas known as Blackmans Crown.This towering peak has within its confines various overhangs,ledges,ramps and rocky outcrops that make it a wonderland for the adventurous. rock scrambling Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

27 Jun - 18 Jul, Sat-Sat	South Africa safari
		Sydney Branch
Brian P.
(Fully Booked) South Africa safari - 27th June - 18th July 2026 Private safari for NPA members and guests, visiting: Khama Rhino Sanctuary Okavango Delta Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Chobe National Park Victoria Falls Hwange National Park Mapesu Private Game Reserve Kruger National Park A select group of 12 fellow bushwalkers, travelling with an expert guide staying in eco hotels, lodges and permanent camps expecting to see all the "Big 5" animals in their natural habitat plus many other birds, mammals and reptiles. This tour is being professionally run by Intrepid Travel for us. Tour starts and finishes in Johannesburg, direct flights from Sydney with Qantas or many other options. Expressions of interest welcome - contact leader by phone or email for further details. Wild animals! overseas travel Location: South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe Limit: 12. View

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South Africa safari - 27th June - 18th July 2026