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20 Sep, Sat 8:30AM Fitzroy Falls – West and East rim trails
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  430m 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.Educational | 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.The West and East Rim tracks, which both start from the Fitzroy Falls visitor centre, offer 2 quite different vegetation types. As it's Spring time I think we can expect wonderful displays of the various flowering natives as we walk, and enjoy the many lookouts which both rim track can offer. Needless to say the views are incredible and I plan to see as much of this area as possible. I plan to do the West rim track before lunch and the shorter East rim track after our meal break with afternoon tea at the Burrow cafe situated at the visitor centre. slippery track in sections
Location: Morton national park Limit: 20. View

22 Sep, Mon 10:30AM Bundeena to Jibbon Head circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  130m Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | 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.(NEW!!!) A delightful walk with beautiful scenery. Some street walking, Jibbon beach, bush, wildflowers, rock engravings.. about 8kms. Will probably get ferry back 2pm or 3pm. No need to book. Sand, rock and road walking in places.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Port Hacking 91294N View

29 Sep, Mon 9:34AM Kurnell to Cape Bailey ~ Wildflowers & Whales
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  200m Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | 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.(NEW!!!) A fabulous walk through massive groups of Flannel flowers, with wonderful coastal views. This is the peak time to see whales heading south with their calves and they tend to hug the coast. We follow the wild coastline south from Kurnell to the Cape Bailey Lighthouse on a combination of bush tracks, raised walkways and rocky cliff tops. The views are first class. Some people may choose to leave the walk at Cape Bailey and walk 9km to Cronulla. Bookings open Wednesday 24th September, giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers. Rough track, in places and obstacles.
Location: Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 20. View

5 Oct, Sun 8:30AM Wondabyne station~Pindars Cave and return
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  500m 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.Educational | 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.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.One of the best walks for wildflowers in the Sydney region is this delightful trip to Pindars Cave which is an enormous overhang not all that far from Wondabyne station. Expect multitudes of blooms along the way including some superb sprays of the Sydney rock orchid. Transport is via train as Wondaybyne is the only railway station in NSW not reachable by road.
Location: brisbane waters national park Limit: 20. View

11 Oct, Sat 8:00AM Cowan station~Jerusalem Bay~Taffys Rock and return
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  500m 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.One of the reasons I want to do this walk is because of the bountiful displays of wildflowers you encounter on the track at this time of the year in the height of Spring. Last time I ventured along this trail the wildflowers were breathtaking and I see no reason to believe this time it will be any different! Expect lots of stops along the way to photograph the blooms and the spectacular scenery around Jerusalem Bay and on the wonderful Taffys Rock.
Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Limit: 20. View

25 Oct - 5 Nov, Sat-Wed Peru: Amazon to the Andes.
Sydney Branch
Mark G.
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.(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

13 Dec, Sat 8:00AM Morong creek Falls ¬Morong creek¬Kowmung river and return
Grade:5/6 Length 10km  450m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | 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.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Morong creek with its series of spectacular falls and cascades is one of the gems of the Kanangra Boyd national park and on this walk we will follow its downward path as its plummets down to the picturesque Kowmung River. On the way we will savour its beauty, go for a swim and do the same when we reach the river at the bottom. This is really wild country and with its pink and grey granite boulders, the Morong creek is truly an amazing place for those with an adventurous spirit. For participating hikers, I'd advise to stay in Oberon the night before as the drive to the start of the walk is much shorter. rock scrambling and offtrack
Location: Kanangra-Boyd NP
Map: Shooters Hill 88302S Limit: 12. View

27-30 Dec, Sat (08:00AM)-Tue (13:00PM) Mountain Lagoon-T3 trail-Tootie creek-Colo river-Colo Meroo campground-Mailes Ridge track
Grade:4/6 Length 31km  800m 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.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) When the heat of Summer is upon us, where do we go to escape the heat? The Colo River Gorge of course! On this particular walk we will experience the outstanding beauty of what is essentially the lifeline and heart of the Wollemi wilderness, the stunning Colo River and in particular the section between Tootie Creek and Meroo campsite. Expect long sandbanks, clear, tranquil pools, the exquisite Tootie cascades and lots of peace and quiet with only birdsong and the rivers gentle sounds to keep you company, as well as you're hiking friends of course. I plan to take a flotation device and float along past the scrubby bits and suggest everyone does the same offtrack walking along the Colo river with scrambling at times.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View

17 Jan, Sat 8:00AM Pisgah rock to Erskine creek and return
Grade:3/6 Length 4km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | 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.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.When the heat of Summer is on theres no better place to go than the cooling and spectacular Erskine creek with its superb giant pools and refreshing cascades to relax in and chill out. So bring along you're surfmats, donuts, good food and drink and we will ride the odd rapid, swim in the wonderful swimming pools and just take it all in and savour our surroundings for many hours.Entry and exit via Pisgah rock. rock hopping
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

31 Jan, Sat 8:30AM Kiama to Gerringong
Grade:2/6 Length 15km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | 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.This is one of NSW most loved coastal walks and rightly so as you pass so many beautiful features along the way including several beaches which will be welcome as swimming stops as we hike south to the loverly beach town of Gerringong. I'm hoping for a warm Summers day so we can refresh ourselves with a dip or three.
Location: Kiama Coast Walk Limit: 20. View

7 Feb, Sat 8:00AM Rocky creek canyon
Grade:5/6 Length 6km  250m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).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.Rocky creek canyon is the classic canyon and is regarded as an entry level wet canyon as it does not have any abseils but does have several short swims with the longest being about 30 metres. The scenery in this canyon is unparalleled as its sculptured walls are regarded as the best you'll find anywhere. On this trip I plan to do the full length and climb up the exit track which means we won't have to double back and climb up the cascades. Participants should have the following gear, helmet, wetsuit, drybag, PFD if you are not a proficient swimmer. I have rated this a 5 because there are some tricky scrambles down cascades to negotiate and a rocky climb out at the end. rock scrambling and slippery conditions
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

14 Feb, Sat 8:00AM Corkscreww Canyon~Upper Bowen creek south side
Grade:4/6 Length 6km  150m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Corkscrew canyon is in the upper section of South Bowen creek drainage system and is a relatively easyish canyon to do as it does not involved any abseils or long swims but rewards the curious hiker with stunning constricted passages, sculptured clifflines, gorgeous cascades and pools and the chance to see an area not all that often visited. Helmet, wetsuit, drybag and a PFD required for those who aren't competent swimmers. rock scrambling and offtrack
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

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