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2 Dec, Mon 8:50AM				Monday in the Mts Xmas Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) A leisurely walk on mostly shared pathway. Walk to the end of Cassola Place and join the 'Great River' Walk. Have morning tea overlooking the weir. Then walk to the Freeway Bridge and on to O'Donoghues pub at Emu Plains for lunch. Location: Penrith Map: Penrith Limit: 24. View

4 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				Wentworth Falls Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(NEW!!!) Starting from Wentworth Falls station and walking as much of the Charles Darwin Walk as possible to the Falls. Depending on weather conditions being cool enough, descend to the base of the falls and as far as allowed with track closures. Alternately walk the Underpass and Overpass tracks, or both. Hot weather and cliff edges. Wet rocks at base of falls. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

6 Dec, Fri 7:15PM				Magical by night….Birdwood Gully
Grade:3/6		Length	5km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Changed Transport Details) RSVP closed Monday 2/12/24 5 pm. Leader: Philip Wright. Fireflies . Glow worms. Meet at station at 7:15 pm. If you wish to have dinner at Springwood take the 4:55 train arriving Springwood at 6:15pm.  Bright Headlamp, preferably with red light,  with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Many steps, metal bits on ground, small creek crossings, muddy in parts. Limit: 8. View

6 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				St Ives walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	320m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
RSVP Direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com   Commencing Kitchener Street, St Ives and heading towards the fairly steep Management Trail up to the Wild Flower Garden and onto the Information Centre to view the native plants, snake and lizard on display. Coffee is available there from the machine.  Stop for morning tea.   Continue to St Ives Showground where Tree Tops is situated, a challenging climbing area for all ages, view other venues and have our packed lunch.  Return to the WFG.  Option to leave the WFG onto Mona Vale Road for a bus to Gordon Station or continue back to Kitchener Street initially on a different WFG route and return via the Management Trail. Limit: 15. View

7 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Martins Lookout~Glenbrook Creek~Bunyan Lookout~Lost World~Sharks Head Cave~Magdala Track
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This circuit takes in some of the most spectacular walking country in the lower Blue Mountains with some truly superb lookouts, interesting overhang caves, numerous waterfalls and much more! Plus its not all that far from sydney and accessible by public transport. I'm planning to swim in Glenbrook Creek at least once, along the way. rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

9 Dec, Mon 8:29AM				Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
From the station walk to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return the same way. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

13 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				The Suburbs & Xmas walk: Green Square, Zetland, Waterloo; Birthday walk for Steve
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
This is a Xmas walk organised by Bob Rankin and Esther. Join us to celebrate Steve's birthday as well.   A walk in Green Square/Zetland/Waterloo area.  See the multimillion dollar terraces, jungles of apartments as well as the low cost housing. Discover the Drying Green, The Green Square Library (Queen Camilla visited on 22/10/24), The glamorous Waterloo metro station)  The Waterloo Library, The Waterloo Community Garden, various reserves, witness the good work of OzHarvest. See Tony Abbott’s marriage mural. After the walk, lunch will be at a private rooftop garden with a small pool.  Bob Rankin  will provide Prosecco, chicken, sausage,  2 salads and Ricotta cheese cake at a cost of $20, RSVP commences 27 November 2024 and closes 11:59 pm 6 December 2024.  Non-refundable payment will be required when you RSVP. (Please note RSVP timing for this event is different to the standard 2 weeks ahead to day prior )     Limit: 16. View

14 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Heathcote station~Karloo track~Bottle Forest track(Kangaroo creek)~Engadine track~Parklands Trail~East Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	270m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk takes in some of the most stunning sections of Kangaroo creek downstream of Karloo pools where there is a ton of inviting swimming pools to keep you cool when the Summer sun is beating down. I plan to stop and have a swim in many of these along the way down this pristine watercourse. The walk out of Kangaroo creek is via a shady forested ridge track back to Heathcote station. This whole walk is public transport friendly. some rock hopping Location: Royal National Park Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 20. View

14 Dec, Sat 9:15AM				Mermaid Pools and Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	340m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
The Bargo River flows into Mermaid Pools and then on through the Tahmoor Gorge. This walk beside the river passes next to the pools and then descend to the gorge and river. Impressive views of the Mermaid Pools and water falls and cascades in the gorge. The track joins the valley floor and crosses the river twice then returns to the cliff edge via Rosies Pass. Return back to cars via views of Mermaid Pools and the Bargo River. A short walk with time for a swim in the river canyon. Hazards include slippery rocks, steep descents, river crossings. Location: Tahmoor Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 15. View

16 Dec, Mon 8:55AM				Linden to Woodford
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Kings Cave, Paradise Pool then up to Woodford Station. Visit a house chimney in the bush just off our normal trail. Care needed at house site with old rusting objects. Track is rough in places. Track vague in places. Location: Linden Map: Springwood and Katoomba Limit: 20. View

20 Dec, Fri 10:02AM				Summer walk: Darling Mill Creek
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
The walk will use a series of bush tracks from the eastern end of Excelsior Avenue along sections of Darling Mills Creek and its feeder Creeks. Well shaded. Coffee to finish: probably the best option is to hop on a bus on Old Northern Road and go to Castle Towers or The Grove at Baulkham Hills. 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

23 Dec, Mon 9:39AM				Popes Glen to Braeside Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Popes Glen, Boyds Beach, Cripps Lookout, Govetts Leap Lookout, Barrow Lookout and back to Blackheath via Braeside Walk. Quite a few steps. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba and Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View

28 Dec, Sat 9:25AM				Dr Darks Cave Fortress Ridge Lockleys Pylon
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Walking from Fortress Ridge track car parking area on Mt Hay Road. Taking in views at Fortress Ridge Rock lookout, then down the track to Dr Dark’s cave for morning tea. Going past the cave to the cliff side lookout before returning back to the cave. Turn off the track to the cave for a short off track section to Fortress Ridge track.  Continue on this track and taking the side track down to Fortress creek. Return back to Fortress Ridge track. Lunch spot somewhere with views from the Fortress Ridge track. Return to cars at Mt Hay road along track. Hazards include slippery rocks and loose rocks. Off track section is 400 m with 100 m elevation gain and is where loose rocks will be encountered. Grade 4 due to this section of walk, otherwise would be grade 3. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

30 Dec, Mon 9:39AM				Colliers Causeway
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walls Ledge, Colliers Causeway and Porters Pass. Old tracks, creek crossings, scrambling, muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba Limit: 16. View

31 Dec, Tue 6:00PM				New Years Eve Fireworks
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Some members missed out the Fireworks event last year. Philip is again happy to take a group to a not crowded secret spot to see the 9 pm fireworks. If you wish to have dinner before, meet at Canton Cafe at Dixon Street at 6 pm. If you prefer to just go direct to fireworks, meet outside the cafe at 7:30 pm. Bring a drink (not glass) and snacks while we wait for the fireworks. After the fireworks, walk to the light rail or Central to catch train or bus to go home, unless you wish to stay for the midnight Limit: 10. View

3 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Newtown Street Art and Historic Walking tour
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Ros Freeman. We explore kerbside gardens, historic buildings, St Stephen's Church and cemetery; and the street art of Newtown, including ‘I have a Dream’ painted over two days, initially illegally, now heritage listed and Bob Hawke mural. Visit Warren Ball Avenue,  Newtown’s best street? Easy pace to study the street art. Limit: 15. View

10 Jan, Fri 8:55AM				Manly to Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Steve Ringbauer. 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   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

13 Jan, Mon 9:03AM				Bedford Creek Pools
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Adams Lookout before heading down to Bedford Pool. Cross Bedford Creek and explore beyond Lester Pool. Return back to Bedford Pool. Visit Terrace Falls and Victor Falls on the way back to Hazelbrook Station. Creek crossings could involve wading, as stepping stones tend to be slippery at Bedford Pool. Some off track. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

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