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5 Apr, Sat 8:00AM				The Grand Clifftop Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	19km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk is one of the star attractions in the Blue Mountains now, and this time, I plan to do the entire route as I had to stop halfway last time due to the rain. Expect dozens of waterfalls, jaw-dropping viewpoints and newly upgraded track and bridges along the way. Lots of steps. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

12 Apr, Sat 8:00AM				Rock Island
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Not too far off the glow worm road is an amazing dissected plateau known as Rock Island which for the enquiring bushwalker, is a place of great interest! Topped with interesting pagodas and with various nooks, crannies and overhangs to explore, it's certainly worth the effort of getting there! rock scrambling Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Morgan 89311S and Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 15. View

17-22 Apr, Thu (13:00PM)-Tue (08:00AM)				Mt Kaputar National Park
Grade:4/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Nearly fully booked) The Mt Kaputar National Park is a walkers paradise with a variety of tracks taking the adventurous bushwalker to a wide range of peaks worth climbing including the incredible Yulludinada crater and Mt. Coryah to name a few. Included within the park are some amazing locations such as Waa Gorge and Sawn Rocks all worth a serious look! I plan to seek and out and enjoy as many of the stunning features of this wonderful national park with 4 full days of walking plus time on the Thursday for a short hike after we arrive and another short walk on the Tuesday morning before we drive home. At Dawsons Springs and Bark Hut are excellent campsites with full shower amenities as well as gas BBQs for cooking and shelters/seating at the campsites. For those who want more comfort there are 3 cabins for hire, accommodating up to 10 people. The driving time from Sydney to the park is approximately 6 hours and 45 minutes. Location: mt kaputar Limit: 20. View

26 Apr, Sat 8:00AM				Upper Grose wanderings
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
There are parts of the Blue Mountains that are not often visited by the bushwalking community and this is one of them! It's a shame in a way as the Upper Grose has much to offer the adventurous walker including some stunning pagodas, overhangs and pretty cascades to name a few attractions! Come along and find out for yourself what you've been missing out on! rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: mt.wilson Limit: 15. View

3 May, Sat 8:00AM				Clifflines, pagodas, slots and passes North of Blackfellows Cave
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
To the North of Blackfellows Cave is a small plateau which I've always wanted to explore. It is dissected by a couple of small creeks including Holy Grail ravine and populated by spectacular pagodas and of course wonderful views from the stunning clifflines which includes Last Crusade point. I had this trip planned last year but heavy rain made me cancel it so I'm keen to explore it in better weather hopefully! rock scrambling and offtrack Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

10 May, Sat 8:00AM				Lions Head track~Kedumba campground~The Goat track
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	850m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk has a lot of variety and of course wonderful views, interesting rocks to climb and a lot more, and incorporates two tracks not often used, The Lions Head and the Goats track at Wentworth Falls. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. 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

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

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

14 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Evans Crown nature reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) Rising high above the surrounding farmlands is an isolated ridge of pink and grey granite, the stunning, and in places rugged, Evans Crown nature reserve, where there are many outcrops certainly worth exploring and climbing for the magnificent views over the surrounding countryside. Also, at this time of the year the wattle is usually in full flower so the hills are covered in gold making walking in the area even more compelling! Who knows, maybe a dusting of snow is not impossible as the area does get the odd coverage now and again! rock scrambling Location: Evans Crown NR Map: Tarana 88301N Limit: 20. View

21 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Mt Jellore summit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	280m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) I've driven past this conical peak many times but never climbed it, so it's about time I did as the view from the top is supposedly well worth it! Come along and see what this basalt dome looks like from the summit! possible rock scrambling Location: Nattai NP Map: Mittagong 8929-2S and Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

28 Jun, Sat 8:30AM				Stanwell Park Station~Wodi Wodi track~Forest Path~Escarpment track~Sublime Point~Austinmer station
Grade:4/6		Length	16km	600m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) The Wodi Wodi track has been newly refurbished, and that's great news as this iconic trail passes through some beautiful rainforest worth visiting. Of course that's only a short section of this hike as we climb up onto the lofty Illawarra escarpment for stunning coastal views as we make our way to Sublime point for a well earned plate of optional hot chips or anything else that takes your fancy from the cafe there. Before descending down the amazing steel staircase to the valley floor below to catch the train back to Sydney. lots of steps Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Map: Bulli 90292N Limit: 15. View

25 Oct - 5 Nov, Sat-Wed				Peru: Amazon to the Andes.
					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Nearly fully booked) There are 2 places left on this 12 day guided trip which is hosted by G adventures and includes options to do the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu or go via the Lares Trail or the easier way, via the train. Included are 3 days at an Amazon lodge and other highlights including a visit to Rainbow mountain, Ollantaytambo and other scenic locations. For the full tour details please contact me if you're interested in what will be an exciting tour visiting some of Peru's most iconic locations. Location: peru Limit: 16. View

7-20 Nov, Fri (09:00AM)-Thu (09:00AM)				Ecuador
					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Nearly fully booked) My wife and I are joining an Exodus Travels trip to Ecuador in November 2025 for 14 days, which will combine wildlife watching and walking, including visiting ancient ruins and some local culture thrown in. Strictly limited spaces, so if interested, please contact me asap. There is 1 place left on this trip. Before the Ecuador trip we'll be going on 2 short trips in Peru, one to Machu Picchu and another to a research station in the middle of the Amazon. Both of these are relatively cheap trips. View

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