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12 Nov, Wed 10:15AM				Puckey’s Estate Wollongong
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
We will walk from Fairy Meadow train station, through Puckeys Estate Nature Reserve, then to Stuart Park and Flagstaff Lighthouse, then a bit uphill to Wollongong train station.  It’s a flat walk on bush tracks through Puckeys, grassy walk in Stuart Park and footpaths to the station. We will see beautiful bushland, the lagoon, bird life, beaches and the harbour.  There may be a sea breeze. Note: Try to use the toilet at Waterfall station during train connection. Location: Wollongong Limit: 15. View

14 Nov, Fri 7:45AM				North Wahroonga to Mt Colah via Bobbin Head
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	280m	Sydney Branch
30102
(Leader Changed) NOTE: LEADER CHANGED DUE TO INJURY. NEW LEADER KEVIN YEATS. CONTACT BEV O'GORMAN (bevogorman@outlook.com) Short bus ride from Wahroonga Station to head of Gibberagong Track. Lovely level walk on fire trail before starting down shady track to easy creek crossing. Follow creek through lush forest to pleasant picnic spot, Bobbin Head. Optional side trip to Apple Tree Bay. Fairly easy uphill to Kalkari Visitor Centre. Longish level track through bush paralleling road and short stretch in residential area before arrival at Mt Colah Station. Minor creek crossing. Uneven track. Bring plenty of water as second half uphill has limited shade Location: Mt kuring- gai NP Limit: 20. View

14 Nov, Fri 8:52AM				Spring wonder walk 15: Manly to Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Leader Changed) LEADER: Brad Sichter. The flannel flowers are abundant at this time of the year. The 10km Manly Scenic Walkway beings at Manly Wharf, passes sandy beaches, ancient Aboriginal sites and incredible lookouts, before arriving at the Spit Bridge where you can catch a bus to the city. Distance and time: 10km one-way Level: Grade 3 track. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels with occasional sections of stairs. There are also sections of sand, bush tracks and boardwalk. Not suitable for prams or wheelchair users. Top attractions: Clontarf Reserve, Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site, Crater Cove Lookout, Forty Baskets Reserve and Manly. Toilet facilities at the start and end of the walk and at Clontarf Reserve, Reef Beach, Forty Baskets Beach, North Harbour Reserve and Fairlight Beach. Drinking fountains are available at Clontarf Reserve, Fairlight Beach and Manly. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/manly-scenic-walkway/map   Steep and slippery bits Limit: 10. View

17 Nov, Mon 9:45AM				Gums and Roses
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	174m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) A pretty walk on fairly level ground. We walk to the impressive Rose gardens at Henry Whaling Reserve and then make our way through gum tree filled reserves to arrive back at our starting point. Much of the walk is on pavements. Booking essential giving your NPA, phone and emergency numbers unless I already have them. Bush tracks in places with trip hazards, bikes and some road walking. Location: Baulkham Hills Map: Riverstone 90301S and Prospect 90302N Limit: 20. View

17 Nov, Mon 9:16AM				Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	380m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Darwins Walk to Picnic Area. Down to Princes Rock Lookout and Undercliff Track. Visit Eagles Nest and Fletchers Lookout before descending to the base of the first drop of Wentworth Falls. Climb back up the stairs to Weeping Rock. Take Falls Rd back to Wentworth Falls Station. Lots of steps. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

19 Nov, Wed 9:30AM				Glebe to Circular Quay
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk from Bicentennial Park, Glebe, to Circular Quay via Fish Markets, Pyrmont, Barangaroo and Walsh Bay wharves. There is an opportunity to finish the walk earlier at Wynyard. Bookings only one week before the date of walk please. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15. View

21 Nov, Fri 10:00AM				Spring wonder walk 16: New Nature Trail, Turpentine-Ironbark Forest (STIF) and native trees
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Changed Transport Details) A new nature trail was completed in November 2024, with over 60 native plant species planted to support local biodiversity. These diverse understorey plantings provide essential food and shelter for beneficial insects, reptiles, small birds, and mammals.  This walk on Wangal Nature Trail transforms a once-neglected urban corridor into a thriving green space that celebrates nature, culture, and community. A leisurely stroll to see the Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest (STIF)  and learn about native trees. Meet at corner of Burwood Road and Deane Street (just on the right of Burwood Station as you exit) Walk through lively Burwood, Burwood Park to Queen Elizabeth Park and finish at Edward Park.  Take a bus afterwards. Feel free to arrive Burwood early to have breakfast or morning tea. Burwood is a bustling suburb with plenty of food options.     Limit: 10. View

24 Nov, Mon 9:28AM				Three Tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Note: the later train. How did the explorers meet the railway access challenge. Meet at Glenbrook station. Roads to Zig zag railway track. Descend to GWH, mind your head. Explore to the closed railway tunnel due to open in the near future for pedestrians and cyclists. Roads through Lapstone. Who is Arthur Hand? On to Darks Common. Tracks to the old tramway. Amazing look down to the present railway BUT an abrupt edge - with care. Finish at Glenbrook station. EDGES, roads Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

26 Nov, Wed 9:30AM				Cronulla Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
A short but pleasant walk with beautiful water views, beaches and parks. We walk along the Esplanade, Darook and Gunnamatta Parks and back to the station. Mostly paved paths, a little sand walking and street walking. Mainly flat but with a few ups and downs. Location: cronulla Limit: 15. View

1 Dec, Mon 8:30AM				Xmas Walk and Lunch
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Ask about lunch only options. Walking from Glenbrook Station to O'Donoghues Hotel at Emu Plains. Lunch is booked for 12:30pm. From Glenbrook Station we walk over the highway to Moore St and make our way past The RAAF Base and down Knapsack St. Walk through some old railway cuttings to the lookout above Knapsack Viaduct. We go under the Viaduct and then under the Freeway to Leonay Oval and on to the Nepean River Path. Walk is mostly on paths, but there are steep and rough sections. Walk is not shaded and the Penrith area gets hot in summer. Location: Glenbrook Limit: 24. View

5 Dec, Fri 8:32AM				Xmas walk and lunch
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	120m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Meet at Green Square station at 8:30 am for coffee/breakfast. Walk in Zetland, Alexandria, Rosebery area before having lunch at a Private Sky Lounge 23 levels high up. Points of interest Designer Furniture Temple Old trees Alexandria Park Paper bark Designer Factory outlets Fig tree Perry park The cannery Rosemary engine yards Sydney outlet Cadillac Turruwul park Tarakan park Macodonian Orthodox Church Poke meow cafe St Joseph Aust Golf club Church El Alamein Reserve Alexandria Day Hospital Bob will lead the walk Esther will serve lunch. menu Prosecco prawn/veggie croquettes Roast chicken Salads Ricotta cheese cake RSVP closes 5 pm Friday 28 November. Payment of $25 at time of RSVP Street crossings Limit: 10. View

8 Dec, Mon 9:33AM				Devil’s Hole and Nellies Glen
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet at the 686G bus stop outside the Carrington Hotel for the Katoomba loop  bus at 09:33. If train is late there is a bus at 09:53. Bus to Acacia Street. Walk back along Cliff Drive. Walk down Devil's Hole, tracks to the bottom of Nellies Glen. Then steeply up. Walk back to Katoomba. If very wet another walk will be undertaken. Experienced walkers only. Very loose rocks and steep down. Steep up. Trips. Dehydration. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

12 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				Sheldon Forest
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Philip Wright Sheldon Forest Circuit walk The track meanders through the beautiful bushland of Sheldon Forest, along ridge tops, through open forest on the hill slopes and down to the creek side, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin. It is of high conservation status because it contains some of the last remnants of the endangered ecological communities. Echidnas, bowerbirds, water dragons, golden whistlers, pardalotes and powerful owls have been seen. We will check out Rofe Park as well. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 10. View

15 Dec, Mon 9:08AM				Lawson to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet at Lawson station. Street walking to Mary Street. Tracks to Baths Road. Cross to South Lawson fire trail. Tracks down to Terrace Falls Creek. Track to Adams lookout. Another track back down to Terrace Falls fire trail. Track to Hazelbrook station. Steep rough, trip hazards Location: South Lawson Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

19 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				Kangaroo Point Boardwalk – Hawkesbury River
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	20m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before the event. An out and back walk from Hawkesbury River Station to Kangaroo Point incorporating the Brooklyn Boardwalk and Hornsby Council’s new Kangaroo Point Boardwalk. Easy, level walking along footpaths and boardwalks with scenic views of the Hawkesbury River. If there is interest, we can add an extra 1.5km loop to Parsley Bay after we return to Hawkesbury River Station. Steps, occasional car traffic. Location: Hawkesbury River Limit: 15. View

20 Dec, Sat 9:00AM				Clovelly beach Christmas picnic and walkers get togeather
Grade:1/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
It's that time of the year again when the NPA walking community come together to celebrate the past year over good food and drink and have a swim/snorkel and to enjoy each others company at one of Sydney's most iconic beaches. Please bring food to share, swimmers, snorkel gear if that's your interest and a sense of fun, and talk about the coming year and what that has to offer and look forward to! Location: clovelly beach View

22 Dec, Mon 9:40AM				Birchgrove to Balmain & Christmas party
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Meeting at Circular Quay Wharf 5 at 9:40am to catch the F8 ferry to Birchgrove from where we will walk mainly around the foreshore of the Balmain peninsula and conclude at the London Hotel (1870 - one of the longest operating pubs in Sydney) for lunch in a private room overlooking the city. Those who have walked with our group are welcome to attend. Booking is essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers, unless I already have them. Meet leader at Wharf 5, Circular Quay. Stairs both on the walk and in the hotel. Some street walking. Location: Balmain Map: Sydney Street Directory View

26 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Moore Park
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
LEADER: KEVIN CLIFFE Loop walk from Surry Hills Light Rail Station HIGHLIGHTS Reserves Street gardens Terraces Messina Historic Pubs Public schools police churches museums hospitals Trendy bars Galleries Refettorio OzHarvest Limit: 10. View

29 Dec, Mon 9:16AM				The Nature Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	360m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Walk to the Picnic Area via Darwins Walk. After morning tea head down to Den Fenella Lookout. We follow the Overcliff Track and return to the station via the Nature Trail. Lots of steps. Creek crossing. Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 20. View

31 Dec, Wed 6:00PM				NYE Fireworks at Strickland Estate
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright We have secured some tickets to Strickland Estate to view the fireworks. Bring a picnic and non-alcoholic drinks or buy food and alcohol at this licensed site. There is plenty of room for all to have a wonderful view of the harbour, Access to Strickland House estate is via the gates on Vaucluse Road. Gates open at 5.00 pm.     Limit: 18. View

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