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| 29 Jan, Wed 10:00AM |
Dee Why to Manly |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
80m |
Sydney Branch |
| Gerald H. |
 Walk from Dee Why along cliff top walk to Curl Curl, then Freshwater and on to Manly along trails, beach and footpaths. Bookings only from one week before the walk please. Opportunity for a swim at Freshwater or Manly.
Location: Northern Beaches Limit: 15.
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| 7 Feb, Fri 9:00AM |
Homebush and Strathfield historic walk part 2 |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
 Leader : Lynne Hewitt. Join us for a stroll around the leafy heritage suburbs of Homebush and Strathfield hearing stories of some of the interesting people who have made their homes there, from one of Australia’s most divisive Prime Ministers to Australia’s most successful swimming coach. Limit: 15.
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| 12 Feb, Wed 9:30AM |
Forest Lodge to Barangaroo |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
| John M. |
Walk from Forest Lodge via Orphan Creek School Creek to Rozelle and Blackwattle Bays. Continue via Pyrmont Bay to Darling Harbour finishing at Barangaroo. Continuous harbour views. Bookings only from one week before the walk please.
Location: inner West Limit: 15.
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| 12 Feb, Wed 9:00AM |
Social bike ride around local area |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
15km |
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Milton Branch |
| 69421 |
 Millard creek cyclepath, Mollymook beach, past One Track for all, Harbour, Lighthouse, Lions Park Burrill & return to Civic Centre. BYO morning tea to have on route. Limit: 10 riders. Suitable especially for new E-bike riders and those on normal bikes. Meet at rear of Civic Centre 9am. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Limit: 10.
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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.
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| 18 Feb, Tue 8:30AM |
Paddle Kangaroo R. – Bendeela towards Hampden Bridge (#K100) |
| Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Keith H. |
  Bring your own kayak or rent. Book kayaks with Leader at least 1x week beforehand. From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:30am which is one hour earlier than normal departure time. We drive to Safari Kayaking located in Kangaroo Valley arriving around 9:00am where we select our kayaks/canoes and life jackets. Kangaroo Safari will transport our kayaks to Bendeela and the car pool follows on. Once set up and in the water, we head upstream for about 3km to a lunch spot and then make our way back to Bendeela where our boats are returned to Safari Kayaking and we drive back to Bowral. The cost per person for boat hire to be confirmed. Leader will provide details when established with hire co. Cash payable on the day. Please have the right amount of cash as we need to make a single payment. Cossies, hat, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water will be the go. Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing.
Participants required to wear a correctly fitted PFD.
Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley
Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20.
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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.
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| 11 Mar, Tue 9:20AM |
Wollongong botanical garden |
| Grade:2/6 |
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Illawarra Branch |
| (SWAG) Graham B. |
| Immerse yourself in nature at the Wollongong Botanic Garden with their excellent network of paths to explore and hidden treasures to discover. Open daily, this spectacular 27-hectare space is a serene and beautiful place to relax, celebrate, and learn more about plants and horticulture. Overlooking the city of Wollongong from its highest point at the Gleniffer Brae Manor House it features an impressive collection of native and exotic plants from around the world. The Garden is also home to a range of native wildlife including Bower Birds, Ring Tail Possums, Kookaburras, native bees, and more. Escape with a walk through one of the largest rainforest collections in Australia, featuring a range of Illawarra rainforest species.
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| 4 Apr, Fri 9:47AM |
The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Brad S. |
| 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.
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| 17-25 May, Sat-Sun |
Morocco |
| Grade:2/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
   I’m organising a trip to Morocco next 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 3 spots left on this trip as of 20.12.
If interested please let me know asap. Limit: 16.
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| 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.
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| 15 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.
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| 28 Nov, Fri 9:30AM |
Eastwood to Macquarie Centre |
| Grade:2/6 |
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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
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| 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.
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| 26 Jun, Fri 9:30AM |
Eastwood to Macquarie Centre |
| 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. steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees and paths, Plus stately houses Creek crossing Limit: 10.
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