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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

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

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

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 9:20AM			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

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

5 Jun, Thu 10:02AM			Parramatta History No 2
Grade:2/6	Length	6km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
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

6 Jun, Fri 10:25AM			Grand Cliff Top walk.Part 2
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. Walk part 2 of this beautiful and well known Grand Cliff Top walk. Limit: 10. View

7-9 Jun, Sat (07:30AM)-Mon (14:30PM)			Grand tour of the Western Budawangs
Grade:4/6	Length	46km	1,100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This trip will showcase just what a spectacular place the Western Budawangs is! We will start our journey from the campsite at Wog Wog and travel via Corang Peak, Corang Arch, Profile rock to a comfortable camp cave at Burrumbeet brook. Then on day two we travel over Mt. Tarn to the superb camp cave situated on Mt. Haughton, complete with nearby waterfall. On our last day we travel via Stiles creek, Round mountain, the Endrick River and the Redgrounds track back to our cars near the Alum creek firetrail. In every way this is a walk on the wild side and with the briskness of Winter upon us a warming campfire at night and the stars above, this will certainly be one memorable walk worth doing. Location: Morton national park Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 12. View

9 Jun, Mon 9:33AM			Part of Bruce’s Walk 1
Grade:4/6	Length	15km	440m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) NOTE: Public Holiday timetable. Meet at Medlow Bath station. Walk 5km along Rutland Road. Join Bruce's walk. Crossing Minnie Ha Ha road and Mt Hay Road to arrive at Wentworth Falls station. Rough, steep, slippery, remote Location: Blue Mountains Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

11 Jun, Wed 8:40AM			Valley Heights to Springwood via Sharks Head Cave
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Starting at Valley Heights station, walk down to Martins Lookout, then down Martins Lookout track to junction where we join the track alongside Glenbrook Creek passing a climbing area slightly off track on the way down. Soon after the junction, turn off, cross Glenbrook Creek and climb up to Sharks Head Cave. Walk down to Perch Ponds and go up Magdala Gully Track to Springwood station passing Martins Falls and Magdala Falls. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings Location: Springwood Limit: 15. View

11 Jun, 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

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