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10 Nov, Sun 9:00AM				Berrara Waterfalls Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Maureen C.
Walk alongside Berrara Creek to cascades and waterfall then along bush tracks to Walter Hood Memorial and Nerindellah Creek before heading north along beaches, past the Mermaid Pool and cross Berrara Creek back to the start. Plenty of swimming opportunities. Map: Conjola Limit: 12. View

11 Nov, Mon 9:00AM				Red Jacks
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Members might remember that Dave Robson spoke to a Branch evening about the bush regeneration occurring on this site. The team will be working there again on 11th November, and they are keen to show NPA members what they have achieved and how they work. We get to see the historical archaeology they have uncovered, and we also see a little visited corner of the park. Some scrambling might be in order. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

11 Nov, Mon 9:32AM				Taronga Zoo to The Rocks
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
Roslyn B.
(NEW!!!) Foreshore walk mainly on paths and streets from Taronga Zoo, through Cremorne, Kirribilli, Lavender Bay to Wendy Whitely’s Garden then over the Bridge to The Rocks. There is a short track behind the Zoo that could be muddy. Steps and one rather steep climb. Muddy track. Steep Climb. Location: North Sydney Limit: 15. View

11 Nov, Mon 9:16AM				Water Nymphs Dell
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	360m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Walk around Wentworth Falls Lake. Then visit Water Nymphs Dell. We walk behind Undine Falls. Steep, well-worn steps can be slippery at the Dell. Muddy track a possibility. Track out to Railway Pde is in poor condition. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba Limit: 25. View

12 Nov, Tue 9:00AM				Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the Escarpment (#710)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(Leader Changed) This walk is along the first part of the Bonnum Pic track. Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment. Wildflowers are prolific and the view is spectacular. Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges. NOTE: Sections of this track have become quite overgrown. Location: NattaNP (HighRange) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

13 Nov, Wed 8:30AM				Square Head Nature Reserve Track – Long Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Follow Long Beach, then walk up to Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve, where we will follow the track through a swamp oak & spotted gum forest. There are some moderate to steep gradients involved in this walk. Great views & a lots of bird life to observe. Bring morning tea & tea/coffee. Location: Cullendulla Creek NR Limit: 20. View

13 Nov, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

13 Nov, Wed 10:00AM				Wollongong Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
It’s an easy 2km walk to the Gardens from the North Wollongong Train Station. We will follow our noses and get lost among the many tracks and admire the spring colour, beautiful trees and a wide plant variety and open green spaces. Bookings no earlier than one week prior please. Location: Wollongong Limit: 15. View

15 Nov, Fri 8:30AM				Historical Houses of Parramatta
Grade:1/6		Length	6km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(NEW!!!) The walk starts at the CBA Stadium on O'Connell Street. It continues along Parramatta River to beyond the Gas Works Bridge. There are numerous points of interest along the way. At Elizabeth Farm, an interesting guided tour of the cottage is provided. It is free but there is a shop attached where you can make a donation and/or a purchase. Next is Hambledon Cottage which does have a $10 entry fee, followed by Experiment Farm, also with an entry fee. Bring: morning tea and lunch. Option: Coffee in Parramatta to finish the walk. It is recommended that we book our visits. Essential if the group exceeds 20. Please advise ASAP if you plan to come. this is a joint walk for NPA and Wanderers; NPA members who choose to come by Ferry or Train to Parramatta, can join Wanderers and NPA Walkers who begin at the CommBank Stadium, at the Ferry Wharf. We'll be at the Ferry Wharf about 25 minutes into the walk. Do advise where you will join us.- as well as NPA Member No. , your Mobile No. and Emergency phone Contact: name and Number. Please advise ASAP if you plan to come. Limit: 10. View

15 Nov, Fri 9:00AM				Murphys Glen to Bedford Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Basically, an out and back walk. Walk along road and trail into Murphy's Glen. Then follow track down further to Bedford Creek. Mostly road and fire trail. Track to the pool on Bedford Creek is rough in places. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba and Jamison Limit: 20. View

15 Nov, Fri 9:30AM				The Suburbs Series: South Newtown
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	25m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
We will walk some of the back lanes of South Newtown, viewing some historic sites and a lot of street art. Limit: 16. View

16 Nov, Sat 9:30AM				Bike Ride: Kioloa to Pebbly Beach via fire trails
Grade:3/6		Length	30km		Milton Branch
Megan H.
Starting in Kioloa, we will ride the fire trails to Pebbly Beach. Bring your morning tea to enjoy here before returning via the same route. Trail is steep In sections and can be slippery after rain. Travel: 60 kms return. Limit: 10. View

16 Nov, Sat 8:00AM				Crayfish Creek Canyon – Burramoko Hill
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
From the heights of Burramoko Ridge we will descend into a world of coolness and calm! The stunning Crayfish Canyon is worth exploring and of course having a swim along the way is always on the agenda! I plan to explore any interesting side gullies and no doubt we will encounter the odd waterfall and cascade along the way. Rock hopping and off-track. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

17 Nov, Sun 10:30AM				Gillards Campground – Nelson Lagoon
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Far South Coast Branch
Jan L
Walk in Mimosa Rocks National Park. During Spring the park is a popular area for birdwatching, being an important stop for migratory birds that nest along its coastline. Walk will traverse Gillards camping area, then join a track linking onto Cowdroys Rd, leading to Nelson Lagoon. Lunch at the lagoon, with the option of going further to Nelson estuary. Return along the same route. Flat walk on internal park roads Location: Mimosa Rocks National Park Limit: 20. View

17 Nov, Sun 9:00AM				Rusden Head
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
From the Little Forest car park, we follow the refurbished track out to Rusden Head. Most of the wetter areas are now boardwalked. Along the way we will visit ‘The Carriages’, a truly unusual overhang (the less agile will need to just peek in from above) with stunning views across the valley, then back to waterfalls below Porters Creek Dam. Another viewpoint and ravines to the south (Kathy’s view) beckons, before we reach Rusden Head for lunch. Map: Milton 89272N View

18 Nov, Mon 9:45AM				Allenby Park
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	120m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) This walk starts at Governor Phillip Lookout, where there’s a good view over the coastline. It descends through the bush of Allenby Park to Brookvale, then turns up past Allenby Falls, to the edge of suburban Allambie Heights. It turns once more downhill to finish at Warringah Mall. slippery bush tracks when wet Location: allambie heights Map: Allambie Heights Limit: 14. View

18 Nov, Mon 8:30AM				Blaxland, Warrimoo, Blaxland
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	443m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Cancelled) From Blaxland Station, we walk along the Cripple Creek track and then up Rickards Road. Cross the highway at Warrimoo. Tracks to Florabella and back to Blaxland Station. This walk may walked in reverse. Rough, uneven surfaces, slippery. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

18 Nov, Mon 8:37AM				Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet at Valley Heights railway station. Walk to Valley Heights fire trail. A very steep walk up to Greens Road fire trail. Walk along the fire trail, then drop down to Florabella track. Tracks back to Blaxland station. Rough, steep, uneven Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

19 Nov, Tue 8:30PM				Kiama Coastal Walk (#370
Fully inside The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Nellie D
Walking from Gerringong to Kiama. Easy walk, undulating terrain, spectacular coastal views. Creek crossing. Track can be muddy in wet conditions. Location: Kiama-Gerringong Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 20. View

20 Nov, Wed 10:15AM				Birdwood Gully – Springwood
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Brad S.
(Changed Transport Details) RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before. Birdwood Gully Walk: It is a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and great atmosphere. Bookings only from two weeks before the walk please. Rocky steps, slippery, wet sections on track. Location: Springwood Limit: 15. View

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