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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 |
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| 3 Dec, Tue 9:00AM | Gunrock Creek Falls for a swim (#642) | ||||
| Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council | |||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 150m | Southern Highlands Branch | |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Maureen.F | |||||
 (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Our last Tuesday walk for the year and a chance for a swim or relax at a couple of beautiful water holes.
From the junction of Redhills Rd & Gunrock Falls FT, we will head through a forest to Gunrock Falls for an optional swim and relax. We will then head to Bundanoon Ck for lunch and optional swim before heading back to Redhills Rd via Gunrock FT.
There will be a short car shuffle at the beginning of the walk so we don’t have to walk the 2.5 km along the rd at the end of the walk. Slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges, a little scrambling. Limit: 20.
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| 4 Dec, Wed 3:00PM | Nuggan Pt, Meroo Headland afternoon/evening | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 5km | Milton Branch | ||
| Paul B. | |||||
 Walk to Nuggan Point from Meroo Head Campsite. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches. BBQ following. BYO snags, condiments and treats. Or veggies!
Depart 3pm, behind Civic Centre, Ulladulla Travel: 40 km return Location: Meroo NP Limit: 20. View |
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| 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 |
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| 15 Dec, Sun 9:00AM | Paddling for Beginners – on Berringer Lake | ||||
| Milton Branch | |||||
| J&LWilkinson | |||||
  This is to allow members who would like to paddle a kayak but do not feel comfortable over longer distances. John will take people who are more experienced further around the lake while Leanne will help introduce those who are 1st time paddlers. Please make sure to bring PFDs, morning tea and lunch. Also sunscreen and insect repellent. Location: Conjola Limit: 10. View |
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| 16 Dec, Mon 10:00AM | Monday walkers Christmas lunch +/or walk “Hidden in Plain Sight” | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
| Renate W. | |||||
| (Updated Details) Put the date in your diary: the Monday leaders John, Ian, Renate et al are inviting the Monday walkers to join them for a Christmas lunch at the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel (check out the menu on http://www.pyrmontbridgehotel.com/). Lunch will be preceded, of course, by a gentle walk to work up an appetite. Walk starts 10:00am from Wynyard Park. Lunch at 12:30pm. Bookings with Renate - please indicate whether you are coming for lunch / walk /both.
overindulgence Location: Darling Harbour Map: Darling Harbour Limit: 20. View |
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| 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 |
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| 21 Dec, Sat 5:30PM | Solstice Sunset Picnic at Mt Bushwalker | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 7km | Milton Branch | ||
| 32009 | |||||
| With your dinner and your choice of drinks in your backpack we walk out to Mt Bushwalker for a picnic dinner. We’ll watch the shadows lengthen and admire the sunset over the Budawangs. We walk back starting with twilight, but it will be dark by the time we get to the cars.
Note: Take a torch with you. If there is no sun, the walk will be cancelled. Darkness, uneven surfaces Location: Morton NP View |
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| 8 Jan, Wed 9:00AM | Mollymook Mystery Tour | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 6km | Milton Branch | ||
| Paul B. | |||||
| AKA Phew! That's over for another year recovery walk
From Bill Andriske Oval in Mollymook, discover the byways of Mollymook and Bannisters. Be amazed at how many great walks there are in this little suburban area before building takes over some of it.
Depart: 9.00am from Mollymook Oval at the bottom of Carroll Avenue (cnr Tallwood Ave).
Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Location: Mollymook View |
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| 8 Jan, Wed 11:30AM | Walkers get together | ||||
| Sydney Branch | |||||
| Mal | |||||
| Can't get out to walk like you used to and want to stay in touch with walking friends? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. No hazards Location: Emu Plains View |
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| 15 Jan, Wed 9:00AM | Washerwomans Beach to Cunjurong Point | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 7km | Milton Branch | ||
| Paul B. | |||||
 Walk from Washerwomans Beach via Red Head, Inyadda Beach and Manyana. Beach to Cunjurong Pt. This is a mix of beach and road for the best views ever! Coffee etc. at Cunjurong Point Café. This is the last time Paul is conducting this walk so book in early! It’s a big favourite. Depart: Mick Ryan reserve 9.00am. Return Journey: 50km. Contact leader essential for time and details. Subject to change. Location: Manyana View |
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| 17 Jan, Fri 9:30AM | The Suburbs series: Balmain | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 100m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Bob Rankin | |||||
| We will walk through some of the streets and parks of the Balmain peninsula, getting to know the colonial and industrial history of the suburb. We will finish with an optional lunch at one of Balmain's historic pubs. Please indicate when registering if you will be having lunch. Some steep sections and stairs. Location: Balmain Limit: 16. View |
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| 22 Jan, Wed 9:00AM | Burrill Lake – West Arm | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 6km | Milton Branch | ||
| Elaine R. | |||||
 Explore Giriwa Bagan ‘goanna country’ walking trail along the southern side of Burrill Lake. Signs along the track highlight more than 20,000 years of continuous Aboriginal culture in this area. Find out about bush medicines, or food like the edible native cherry, and cabbage tree palms which provide basket weaving material and visit a fascinating Aboriginal rock shelter. Depart: Lions park Burrill 9.00 am. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Location: Burrill Lake View |
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| 22 Jan, Wed | Paddle Burrill Lake | ||||
| Milton Branch | |||||
| J&LWilkinson | |||||
| Contact John and Leanne if you feel like a paddle on the day. The aim is to meet up with the walkers for a picnic morning tea. Will only go ahead if there is sufficient interest and if the weather is suitable. Please make sure to bring PFD's, morning tea. Also sunscreen and insect repellent. Contact leader essential for time and meeting details.....subject to change Location: Burrill Lake View |
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| 2 Feb, Sun 9:00AM | Yadboro Picnic and River Walk | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 1km | Milton Branch | ||
| Kevin R. | |||||
| From Yadboro campground walk along Deadman’s Gulch Road to the Bhundoo Cottages gate, then down into the river. Wade, swim or lilo back along the river to the Yadboro bridge.Walk-ion-water shoes required. Maximum water depth is 1.2 metres. Yadboro activities include social interaction, swimming, morning tea, lunch, billy boiling etc. Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 9.00am. Travel: 80 km return. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Location: Yadboro Map: Corang 1:25000 View |
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| 12 Feb, Wed 11:30AM | Walkers get together | ||||
| Sydney Branch | |||||
| Mal | |||||
| Can't get out to walk like you used to and want to stay in touch with walking friends? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. No Hazards. Location: Emu Plains View |
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| 14-16 Feb, Fri (14:00PM)-Sun (10:00AM) | Bundeena car camping weekend | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 18km | 120m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
| Bob C. | |||||
 Car camping Weekend Friday 14th, Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th of February 2025. As it will be in the middle of summer and possibly hot activities will not be set in concrete. However walks from Bundeena to Wattamolla will be available on the Saturday. Multiple walk leaders and paces. Sunday wander across the bridge to Maianbar. Plenty of opportunity for swimming, kayaking, paddle boards, beach cricket, music and singalongs. BYO instrument. Or just relax in the campground and watch the sun go down from the beach. Kayaks can be hired or bring your own water craft. Explore the beautiful Cabbage Tree Basin. Small to medium tents are the go. No Taj Mahals. Bookings at Bonnie Vale Camping Ground are essential. Location: bundeena and Royal NP Limit: 30. View |
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| 14 Feb, Fri 10:36AM | The Entrance Coast to Lake Walk | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 75m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Brad S. | |||||
| RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before event. The Entrance Coast to Lake Scenic Walk is a 'string of pearls' walk, connecting pedestrians to attractions, landmarks and facilities around The Entrance, covering over 7.6km of Central Coast's beautiful area. Start with a scenic train ride to Central Coast. We walk from Long Jetty to The Entrance via Toowoon Bay. After a lunch stop at The Entrance, we return to Long Jetty via the Tuggerah Lake foreshore. The walk can be shortened, if needed, by catching a return bus from The Entrance to Tuggerah or Gosford. Swimming opportunities. Steps, stairs, short sections of wet, slippery rocks. Location: Central Coast Map: Central Coast street map Limit: 15. View |
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| 19 Feb, Wed 9:25AM | North Sydney Wharf to Taronga Zoo Wharf | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 10km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
| Brad S. | |||||
| RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before event. We'll start with a ferry trip from Circular Quay to North Sydney Wharf before making our way to Taronga Wharf via Neutral Bay, Cremorne Point and Mosman Bay. Along the way we'll pass by or visit Sub Base Platypus, Anderson Park, Nutcote, Curraghbeena Point Lookout, Sirius Cove and Curlew Camp. There are a number of exit points along the route if anyone needs to shorten the walk. Uneven tracks and footpaths. Many steps. Location: North Sydney Limit: 15. View |
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| 28 Feb, Fri 10:50AM | Umina Beach to Woy Woy | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 11km | 20m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Brad S. | |||||
| RSVP are only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before the event. Enjoy a bit of Italy: Walk from Umina Beach to Woy Woy via Ettalong, where we have lunch at a unique Mediterranean-inspired village. Take a scenic train ride to Woy Woy and then a bus to the start of the walk at Umina Beach. Walking mostly beside beaches and Brisbane Water; mainly on footpaths and cycle paths. Occasional uneven ground.Sun exposure. Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View |
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