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28 Sep, Sat 9:30AM			Thirlmere Lakes NP
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Macarthur Branch
Paula R.
Meet at Thirlmere Memorial Park (cnr Oaks St and Barbour Rd) at 9:30 am. This is a 2 part walk. The first walk (about 5 kms) will cover 4 of the 5 lakes and include a view over Lake Nerrigorang. On return we will have morning tea at Lake Couridjah with the option of a second walk (3 kms) to explore the old quarry. The lakes are also an excellent place for a swim. Location: Thirlmere Lakes NP Limit: 20. View

30 Sep, Mon 9:30AM			Wetlands of Arncliffe and Ramsgate
Grade:2/6	Length	11km	5m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) Land for a freeway through Arncliffe and Ramsgate was set aside in the 1950s. A 4km underground motorway, the M6 Stage1 Extension, is nearing completion. From Arncliffe, this walk follows tracks and bicycle paths through some remaining wetlands and waterways popular with migrating birds and twitchers, past market gardens and native flowers used in landscaping, along creeks, ponds and the shores of Botany Bay, with views to the airport runway and the controversial Freeway construction area, finishing at a patch of heritage listed forest, home to a colony of fishing bats in Ramsgate. bicycles, swampy if wet Location: Arncliffe Map: Botany Bay 91303S Limit: 14. View

4 Oct, Fri 9:30AM	Suburbs series : Kenthurst
Grade:1/6		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
We will visit the Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest. It only opens once a year. Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest is an 11 acre property located in Kenthurst, NSW. These extensive gardens have been developed over a number of years by Mal and Jenny Johnston. The property also includes a lush rainforest, which has been maturing for the last 25 years. When you visit Boongala you will discover a wide range of Australian plants, wildflowers and the birdlife they attract. Admission: $5.00 Guided Rainforest and Bush Tucker Tour (11am and 1.30pm daily): $5.00 Limit: 15. View

18 Oct, Fri 10:07AM			The Alphabet series.”W”..Wentworth falls lake circuit
Grade:2/6	Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Philip Wright Start with a coffee at the famous German bakery, Then walk to Wentworth Falls lake. The circuit around the lake shows you the serene beauty of the lake. Admire the water birds, sculptures and the flora...Maples, tea trees, grevillea ( specific to this area), isopogan, sun Orchid, wild strawberries, tree ferns, and of course Waratahs and rhododendrons flowering in October. There are more species unknown to the leader. Botanists are invited to join the walk to enrich our knowledge. If you are lucky, you will see redbellied snakes. On return to the station, you can treat yourself with the famous pastries at the German bakery. View

21 Dec, Sat 9:00AM	Clovelly Beach Christmas picnic
Grade:1/6		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
It's that time of the year again, when the NPA walking community/family come together to celebrate the past year over good food and drink, have a swim, snorkel and enjoy each other's company at one of Sydney's most famous beaches. Please bring food to share, swimmers and snorkelling gear if that's your interest, to a place where you can socialise and look forward to what the upcoming festive season and new year has to offer. Too much sun? Map: Google maps View

10 Jan, Fri 9:26AM			Summer short walk: Double Bay tree and heritage walk
Grade:1/6	Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
We’ll keep this a small group so that we have a chance to read the signs and take photos. Start from Wollahra Librar Double Bay and ends at Redleaf garden where you can have lunch or a swim at the pool. Limit: 10. View

11 Jan, Sat 8:30AM			Minnamurra to Kiama via Bombo and the Coastal Track
Grade:2/6	Length	11km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of my favourite coastal walks as there are tons of variety along the way, including several superb beaches to swim at, the incredible Cathedral Rocks to admire, and the dramatic Bombo Quarry area with its raging sea and towering rock columns to admire. Really, the perfect Summer walk! Location: minnamurra Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 20. View

20 Jun, Fri 9:25AM			Eastwood to Denistone via Shrimpton creek
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Kevin Cliffe. Nice walk on paths at first through parks near creek. Creek crossing for a bit of excitement. Good views out to parramatta, Olympic Park and beyond. Then steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees and path to Denistone. Plus stately houses Limit: 15. View