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7 Jul, Mon 10:40AM Kellys Falls, Stanwell Tops to Stanwell Park
Grade:3/6 Length 7km  210m 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!!!) Travelling by a fast train and then by bus, we reach the Princess Marina Track and follow it to the beautiful Kellys Falls and beyond, through distinctly different bushland to that is around Sydney or the Blue Mountains. From here we walk around to see some stunning views from the escarpment over the coast, before descending 150 metres down to Stanwell Park station for the journey home. Most of the walk is fairly flat except for the descent to Stanwell Park. Uneven and possibly slippery track surfaces, creek crossings and some tracks with steep drops to their side.
Location: Stanwell Tops
Map: Appin 90291S Limit: 20. View

7 Jul, Mon 9:00AM Oatley Park
Grade:2/6 Length 6km  150m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)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.(NEW!!!) A slow-paced meander around one of the gems of the Branch, an urban park with so much wildlife and stunning scenery and not so far through suburbia to the start of the walk if coming via public transport. Be ready to stop and enjoy the scenery and the wildlife, even in winter!  
Location: Oatley Park Limit: 10. View

20 Jul, Sun 8:30AM Mount Kembla Tracks
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  200m Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.(NEW!!!) Walk the Mt. Kembla Summit and Ring Track. Tracks through eucalypt- and rain- forest with extensive views of the Illawarra coastline. Some points of historic interest. There is a short section of a quiet road. Optional  extra easy walk on the Miners Memorial Pathway. Possible leeches.
Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

9 Aug, Sat 8:30AM Barren Grounds nature reserve ramble
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  370m 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.At this time of the year the Barren Grounds is full of colour as Spring comes early to this enchanting nature reserve near the town of Robertson. On this circuit we will visit the various lookouts including Cooks Nose which has spectacular views over Foxground valley. Expect lots of flower stops and for those birdwatchers amongst us we may even spot the elusive ground parrot or eastern bristle bird.
Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Sat 8:00AM Heathcote~Goburra track~Pipeline trail~Lake Eckersley~Bullawarring track~Kingfisher pool~Waterfall
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  380m 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.Flowers galore on this easyish ramble through the beautiful Heathcote national park, visiting along the way many scenic spots such as kingfisher pool and always looking out for those blossoming gems which should be in abundance at this time of the year.
Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 20. View

29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM Spring wonder walk 3: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  400m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
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.Leader: Kevin Cliffe Be mesmerized by the spring flowers.  The walk climbs up a steep hill from the station to Pindar Track. Easy pace to admire spring wildflowers. Should see splendid display of Rock orchids. Plenty of other blossoms. Steep and slippery sections. Overgrown bush. Long trousers recommended. Limit: 10. View

30 Aug, Sat 8:00AM Martins lookout~Glenbrook creek~Kings link track~Bunyan lookout~Lost World lookout~Shark head cave~Glenbrook creek~Martins lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  420m 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.At the time of the year you can expect to see a multitude of wildflowers and of course you get the amazing local landscape with its stunning vistas, squeezy tunnels around Sharks head cave and amazing rock formations, plus it's not very far from the Sydney CBD as the crow flies! rock scrambling
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

5 Sep, Fri 9:58AM Spring wonder walk 4: Terrey Hills Duffy Forest Waratahs
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  170m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Good views Waratahs Orchids spring Wild Flowers Limit: 10. 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

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. offtrack walking along the Colo river with scrambling at times.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View

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