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17 Jun, Wed 6:00PM Dark Sky viewing at Palm Beach
Sydney Branch
14330
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Family | A trip that is planned to cater for children and their parents.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(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.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.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.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.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.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(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

3 Jul, Fri 9:16AM Xmas in July Walk and Talk and Eat
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Walk The Great River Walk from Penrith to Emu Plains and have lunch at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub. Slippery sections Limit: 20. View

4 Jul, Sat 8:00AM jinki ridge~wilkinsons hill~Jungaburra brook~ Kamarrah ridge
Grade:4/6 Length 7km  300m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.North of the bells line of road is an area of canyons,rugged headlands and rainforested creeks and much more all waiting to be explored!On this trip i plan to explore some of the more spectacular locations which all overlook the mighty Grose Valley,far below.Expect to be thrilled and amazed! rock scrambling and some offtrack
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

8 Jul, Wed 11:30AM Lunch
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.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

8 Jul, Wed 9:50AM Parramatta River – Cabaret to Abbotsford
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  35m Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Gerald H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Walk from Cabarita Park to Abbotford via the south bank of Parramatta River around Exile Bay, Canada Bay, Kings Bay and Hen and Chicken Bay. Sealed paths with some streets. Ferry or bus home from Abbotsord point
Location: Parramatta River Map 91303N Limit: 15. View

10 Jul, Fri 9:30AM Inner West Greenway
Grade:1/6 Length 10km  75m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Walk from Leichhardt North light rail to Tempe rail, via the Inner West Greenway and Cooks River parkland. Walk is mostly on shared walk/bike path. Some street sections.
Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 12. View

11 Jul, Sat 8:00AM Birds rock trail~Cathedral Cave and Star Cavern
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Hidden away in an upper tributary of Carne creek is a couple of truly enormous caves,Cathedral and Star and these 2 giant overhangs are the reason for this walk.However also expect to see the odd waterfall,some superb lookouts and much more as we explore this not often visited location. rock scrambling and off track
Location: Gardens of Stone NP
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

18 Jul, Sat 8:00AM Pindars Cave and cascades
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  250m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Pindars cave has for generations been one of those classic Sydney sandstone walks and for good reason!Wildflowers aplenty,beautiful cascades near the cave itself and superb views too make this an enjoyable but relatively easy hike for the wildlife and flora lover amongst us!
Location: Brisbane Water NP
Map: gosford Limit: 20. View

25 Jul, Sat 8:00AM Evans crown exploration
Grade:3/6 Length 7km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Rising way above the surrounding farmland and completely isolated from any other bushland,the Evans crwon nature reserve is a special and rare place!Granite tors dominate the landscape and at this time of the year there are masses of wattle in bloom and you might even encounter the odd patch of snow!In any case i plan to explore as much as possible on the day amongst all the nooks and crannies of this wonderful location. rock scrambling
Location: Evans Crown NR
Map: Tarana 88301N Limit: 20. View

31 Jul, Fri 10:00AM Malabar Headland Circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Walk from Maroubra Beach around Malabar Headland to Malabar Beach, and return via Western Escarpment track. Chance of some whale sightings. Some sand walking, some rock platform walking.
Location: SydneyEast Limit: 12. View

8 Aug, Sat 8:00AM Mt.Kuring gai track~Berowra track~Apple tree creek~Unnamed firetrail~Mt Kuringai station
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  250m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Although Ku-Ring Gai chase national park maybe familiar to you ,on this walk i plan to visit a couple of offtrack sections that most will not have been to before.So you can expect about 70% on tracks and the rest offtrack.At this time of the year there will be plenty of wildlfowers about so thats an added bonus. rock scrambling/offtrack
Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase Limit: 12. View

12 Aug, Wed 11:30AM Lunch
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.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

15 Aug, Sat 7:30AM Rock Island circuit
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  300m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Not far from the Glow worm tunnel road is a place of great beauty called Rock Island.It is an area of wonderful pagodas,slots,overhangs and amazing passes that lure you into exploring and experiencing a location rarely visited by others. rock scrambling/offtrack
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

22 Aug, Sat 8:00AM Evans lookout~The Horse track~Edenderry Falls and return
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  600m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.In the Blue mountains are a myriad of waterfalls that are regularly visited by vast numbers of people but hidden away are also plenty of falls that deserve investigation and a visit! One of these is the stunning Edenderry falls on the upper reaches of Govetts creek and thats where i plan to go on this trip. Expect some rock scrambling in parts! rock scrambling
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 12. View

27-31 Aug, Thu (07:03AM)-Mon (14:00PM) Pinchgut Creek-Tambo Creek Loop
Grade:6/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThis 5-day Colo wilderness pack walk starts and finishes at the end of Grassy Hill Trail. Once down at the Colo, walk downstream and enter Tambo Creek. Walk upstream till about GR 682 150. Ascend northwards, enter Pinchgut Creek and follow it downstream to the Colo. There will be a number of side trips. Detailed plans for each day to be advised. No water needs to be carried. About 30 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Colo Heights 90313N Limit: 8. View

29 Aug, Sat 7:30AM Bonnum Pic and return
Grade:4/6 Length 17km  380m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Rising high above the Nattai river valley is the spirelike peak of Bonnum Pic and to get there you travel along this amazing skyline traverse with fantastic views all along the way. I tried to do this walk in May but a hazard reduction burn stopped me, so let's hope we can enjoy this walk at a time when the Spring flowers should be in full bloom. rock scrambling
Location: Nattai National Patk
Map: Nattai 89291S Limit: 15. View

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