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10 Nov, Mon 9:08AM				Jacarandas of Hunters Hill
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	175m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) A lovely walk around Hunters Hill to hopefully still see some Jacarandas in bloom. We are walking via the historic Woolwich Dock and through Kellys Bush, which was saved after the community fought the developers and won. Paths follow portions of both the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers and is part of the Great North Walk. We end at Boronia Park, though the walk can be adjusted to accommodate the weather. Meet the leader at Woolwich Wharf at 9:08am. Bookings are not being taken for this walk so just turn up and register. Check the NPA website the night before, to see if the walk has been cancelled due to bad weather. Uneven paths, hills, dogs and street walking. Location: Hunters Hill Map: Street Directories View

11 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Patons Fire Trail (#630)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	150m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
(Leader Changed) Patons Fire Trail meanders through forest to a lookout over Bundanoon Creek. Return by the same route. Rough track, steep section, unfenced cliff edges Location: Meryla SF Limit: 20. View

12 Nov, Wed 10:15AM				Puckey’s Estate Wollongong
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
We will walk from Fairy Meadow train station, through Puckeys Estate Nature Reserve, then to Stuart Park and Flagstaff Lighthouse, then a bit uphill to Wollongong train station.  It’s a flat walk on bush tracks through Puckeys, grassy walk in Stuart Park and footpaths to the station. We will see beautiful bushland, the lagoon, bird life, beaches and the harbour.  There may be a sea breeze. Note: Try to use the toilet at Waterfall station during train connection. Location: Wollongong Limit: 15. View

19 Nov, Wed 9:30AM				Glebe to Circular Quay
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk from Bicentennial Park, Glebe, to Circular Quay via Fish Markets, Pyrmont, Barangaroo and Walsh Bay wharves. There is an opportunity to finish the walk earlier at Wynyard. Bookings only one week before the date of walk please. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15. View

26 Nov, Wed 9:30AM				Cronulla Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
A short but pleasant walk with beautiful water views, beaches and parks. We walk along the Esplanade, Darook and Gunnamatta Parks and back to the station. Mostly paved paths, a little sand walking and street walking. Mainly flat but with a few ups and downs. Location: cronulla Limit: 15. View

28 Nov, Fri 9:30AM				Spring wonder walk 17: Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Barangaroo , Circular Quay, Botanic Gardens, Art Gallery, Domain. We stroll around Barangaroo headland to Circular Quay, past the Opera House and into the Botanic Gardens. Options abound including "hugging" the Wollomi Pine, the Rose Garden, any special exhibits, coffee . Art Gallery- members choice- about I hour. Lunch here in the forecourt of the Gallery extension.or Gallery restaurant. We then cross the Domain to  the Eye Hospital and Martin Place to the Metro or other train or bus and home. Bring morning tea and lunch or buy. Limit: 10. View

4-5 Dec, Thu (16:00PM)-Fri (13:00PM)				MI: Meroo Head Camp and Moonwalk
Grade:2/6					Milton Branch
Marg H & Martin H
(NEW!!!) Set up camp at Meroo Head and have dinner. When the moon has risen, walk along Termeil Beach and return to camp. Next day, walk south along Meroo Beach and return to camp. Pack up mid-morning and drive home. Please note. Meroo campground is a National Parks campsite and prior bookings are required. Four camp sites have been booked. No camping fees apply. Each site can take 2 x 2 person tents. First to RSVP to Martin or Marg will secure these. After that, people will need to book their own site (which may be limited). Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Location: Meroo NP View

5 Dec, Fri 8:32AM				Xmas walk and lunch
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	120m	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 lead the walk Esther will serve lunch. 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 Street crossings Limit: 10. View

10 Dec, Wed 9:00AM				MI: Bawley Beach to Nuggan Point [Gr:2 D:6]
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Jon and Elaine
(NEW!!!) Park cars at Bawley Reserve (off Johnson Street). We will cross the entrance to Williga Lake then walk via shaded forest tracks to Nuggan Point. Coffee in Bawley afterwards. Limit: None Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Location: Williga Lake View

12 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				Sheldon Forest
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) LEADER: Philip Wright Sheldon Forest Circuit walk The track meanders through the beautiful bushland of Sheldon Forest, along ridge tops, through open forest on the hill slopes and down to the creek side, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin. It is of high conservation status because it contains some of the last remnants of the endangered ecological communities. Echidnas, bowerbirds, water dragons, golden whistlers, pardalotes and powerful owls have been seen. We will check out Rofe Park as well. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 10. View

19 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				Kangaroo Point Boardwalk – Hawkesbury River
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	20m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before the event. An out and back walk from Hawkesbury River Station to Kangaroo Point incorporating the Brooklyn Boardwalk and Hornsby Council’s new Kangaroo Point Boardwalk. Easy, level walking along footpaths and boardwalks with scenic views of the Hawkesbury River. If there is interest, we can add an extra 1.5km loop to Parsley Bay after we return to Hawkesbury River Station. Steps, occasional car traffic. Location: Hawkesbury River Limit: 15. View

22 Dec, Mon 9:40AM				Birchgrove to Balmain & Christmas party
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) Meeting at Circular Quay Wharf 5 at 9:40am to catch the F8 ferry to Birchgrove from where we will walk mainly around the foreshore of the Balmain peninsula and conclude at the London Hotel (1870 - one of the longest operating pubs in Sydney) for lunch in a private room overlooking the city. Those who have walked with our group are welcome to attend. Booking is essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers, unless I already have them. Meet leader at Wharf 5, Circular Quay. Stairs both on the walk and in the hotel. Some street walking. Location: Balmain Map: Sydney Street Directory View

26 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Moore Park
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
LEADER: KEVIN CLIFFE Loop walk from Surry Hills Light Rail Station HIGHLIGHTS Reserves Street gardens Terraces Messina Historic Pubs Public schools police churches museums hospitals Trendy bars Galleries Refettorio OzHarvest Limit: 10. View

9 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 2:King’s Cross to Paddington
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister No 2:King's Cross to Paddington   LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com     Limit: 10. View

16 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 3 : Chippendale to Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister Chippendale to Botanic Garden LEADER: Philip Wright Limit: 10. View

31 Jan, Sat 8:30AM				Kiama to Gerringong
Grade:2/6		Length	15km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of NSW most loved coastal walks and rightly so as you pass so many beautiful features along the way including several beaches which will be welcome as swimming stops as we hike south to the loverly beach town of Gerringong. I'm hoping for a warm Summers day so we can refresh ourselves with a dip or three. Location: Kiama Coast Walk Limit: 20. View

6 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 6: Parramatta Part 1
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister   LEADER: STEVE RINGBAUER Map: parrammatta Limit: 10. View

13 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 7 Balmain East
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com     Location: Balmain Limit: 10. View

20 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Exploring Sydney No 8: North Sydney: CQ to Woolstonecraft
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Map: circular quay Limit: 10. View

26 Jun, Fri 9:30AM				Eastwood to Macquarie Centre
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
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 and paths, Plus stately houses Creek crossing Limit: 10. View

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