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21 Apr, Mon 10:20AM				Tarban Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	40m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) This is a circular walk from the Huntleys Point Ferry Wharf. The walk crosses under Gladesville Bridge to Tarban Creek, then heads upstream. It crosses Victoria Road to reach the shore of Parramatta River and continues downstream past Bedlam Point, then climbs up through the grounds of the old Gladesville Hospital and returns to the Huntleys Point Ferry Wharf.   bicycles, short section of rough track. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 14. View

23 Apr, Wed 9:30AM				Glenbrook Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk a circuit at Glenbrook visiting Elizabeth Lookout, Marge’s Lookout and Lennox Bridge. Beautiful bush and views.  Some streets, fire trails and bush tracks which are fairly flat. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Location: Glenbrook Limit: 15. View

25 Apr, Fri 9:30AM				Anzac Day: Kokoda Track
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Highlights: Kokoda Memorial (reasonable time allowed to read story boards), river views, extensive mangroves, native plants around Breakfast Point. Walk time 4 hours. Options: Look for a cafe in Meadowbank or return home for lunch. Limit: 10. View

27 Apr, Sun 8:30AM				Culburra Waters
Grade:2/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Starting at Culburra Reserve, we walk along the edge of Wollumboola lake and Warrain Beach to Penguin Head. Then along Culburra Beach to Crookhaven Head, followed by a walk along Crookhaven river until we reach Orient Point.  We will organise a short car shuffle back to the beginning of the walk. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Location: Culburra Beach View

28 Apr, Mon 10:00AM				Concord West to West Ryde
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	120m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) This walk starts at Concord West station with a short loop through Bicentennial Park. It passes through Liberty Grove on the way to the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway. After crossing Parramatta River from Rhodes to Meadowbank via the John Whitton rail bridge it descends to the river, then climbs up through the Memorial Park, with an optional extension to West Ryde Station. bicycles Location: Parramatta River Map: Parramatta River Limit: 14. View

2 May, Fri 9:30AM				East Sydney: Kings Cross station to Paddington Reservoir Gardens
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	138m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com. Urban walk to take in heaps of history: crime, gangs, brothels, governors, colonial elite homes and more. Initial steep staircase, down and up then level walk. Location: Kings Cross station Limit: 15. View

4 May, Sun 8:30AM				Ben’s walk and Bomaderry Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Starting at Nowra showgrounds, this is a picturesque loop walk along the Nowra creek with great views and interesting rocks. Possibility of wet feet crossing the weir depending on how much rain we have had. We will then travel a short distance to do the Bomaderry Creek loop walk. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Location: Nowra View

9 May, Fri 8:49AM				Balmain East Wharf return via Birchgrove
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	105m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Leader: Heather Lakiss 0402 080 045 heatherlakiss@gmail.com   RSVP by email, include member no., mobile and emergency name and mobile.  Use text on walk day. Balmain East Wharf return via Birchgrove -  A delightful suburban walk with a variety of scenery.  We will walk through Balmain's backstreets, past gentrified terraced homes, local wharves, harbourside parks and mansions of Birchgrove. Limit: 10. View

14 May, Wed 9:00AM				Narrawallee bush and beach
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
35380
Walk through the bush from the Telstra tower to Narrawallee Inlet (all downhill!). Continue to the south end of Narrawallee Beach. Optional short walk to the headland for the non-beach walkers is just one of the possible alternatives.  Coffee at Narrawallee. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Location: Narrawallee View

17-25 May, Sat-Sun				Morocco
Grade:2/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
I’m organising a trip to Morocco this year, and if any NPA members would like to join my wife and I, that would be wonderful. The trip is with Timeless Tours and at the moment is being discounted by 37%. The trip costs $1900. Highlights: - Explore Marrakech's vibrant souks and palaces - Visit the UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Experience camel trekking in the Sahara Desert - Discover the blue city of Chefchaouen - Tour the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis Itinerary: Start and end in Marrakesh! With the In-depth Cultural tour Timeless Morocco, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Marrakesh, Morocco and 11 other destinations in Morocco. Timeless Morocco includes accommodation in a hotel, as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Before this trip starts there are options being organised by myself and others to do other tours including trekking in the Atlas Mountains and more! There are still 2 spots left on this trip as of 17.02. If interested please let me know asap. Limit: 16. View

21 May, Wed 9:45AM				Top Ryde to Fullers Bridge
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Ryde Park via Canon Bicentennial Track, Field of Mars Reserve, Buffalo Creek Reserve then along Great North Walk to Lane Cove NP via Magdala Park and Fairyland. Lovely bush, mangroves and river views. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Location: Ryde Limit: 15. View

28 May, Wed 9:00AM				Milton Rainforest
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
35380
Walk through the Milton Rainforest and learn about the significance of this patch. Find out about the history, how it was saved and how it is maintained. Continue on private property down to the bottom of the gully. Return walk along the same path back to the carpark. Coffee in Milton. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Location: Milton View

28 May, Wed 9:20AM				Penrith Great River Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Penrith Station to Nepean River to do the Great River Loop and return to Penrith Station. A fairly flat walk with street and park walking. Opportunity to visit Lewers Gallery at Emu Plains. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Limit: 15. 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

4 Jul, Fri 9:47AM				The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
RSVP direct to Heather heatherlakiss@gmail.com This  pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the national park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in East Lindfield. Steep, rugged and slippery sections. Limit: 15. View

1 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Parramatta Historic Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt Historic walk of parramatta Meet at the The West Concourse of Parramatta station near the toilet and we will walk through Parramatta to Parramatta Park for lunch, stopping to look at many of the heritage buildings including St John’s Anglican cathedral, Female Factory Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre, Cemetery, Powerhouse, Brislington house. Lot to see and learn.  Limit: 15. View

15 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossoms
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossom  This is the time to see Cherry tree blossoms. We avoid the crowd during the Cherry Blossom Festival. The Auburn Botanic Gardens are composed of several themed gardens and areas: The Japanese garden the scented garden the sunken rose garden the Australian native and rainforest garden the amphitheatre/open air theatre the reflection pool the maze the fauna reserve an equal access playground and several picnic areas with barbecues   Limit: 10. View

22 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk Leader: Philip Wright Limit: 10. View

28 Nov, Fri 9:30AM				Eastwood to Macquarie Centre
Grade:2/6					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. Steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees, path to. plus stately houses Creek crossing View

5 Dec, Fri 8:32AM				Xmas walk and lunch
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	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 kindly cater lunch again. 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 Limit: 10. View

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