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15 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Spring Hill Fire Trail (#725)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
An attractive, undulating (sometimes steep) walk meandering through interesting rocky outcrops with glimpses of Mt Jellore across the valley, culminating with a spectacular view of the Nattai Valley. Walking pole(s) advised for some steep, loose sections of the fire trail. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Jellore State Forest Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

16 Apr, Wed 8:59AM				Hunts Creek Reserve to Lake Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	75m	Sydney Branch
Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before event. We'll walk from Hunts Creek Reserve in Carlingford to Balaka Falls and then continue along Hunts Creek, through North Rocks, until we reach Lake Parramatta Reserve. From Lake Parramatta we can catch a bus to Epping or Parramatta Station. Steps steps, rocks, creek crossings, muddy sections of track. Location: Lake Parramatta Reserve Limit: 15. View

16 Apr, Wed 8:24AM				Waterfall Circuit via Mt Westmacott and Kingfisher Pool
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting at Waterfall Station, walk towards the Scout Camp and along track to Mt Westmacott, after climbing Mt Westmacott, walk to beautiful Kingfisher Pool, then along Kingfisher Creek to Yelgun Cave. After that loop around Mooray track back to Waterfall Station passing Lake Toolooma. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings Location: Waterfall Limit: 15. View

17-22 Apr, Thu (13:00PM)-Tue (08:00AM)				Mt Kaputar National Park
Grade:4/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Nearly fully booked) The Mt Kaputar National Park is a walkers paradise with a variety of tracks taking the adventurous bushwalker to a wide range of peaks worth climbing including the incredible Yulludinada crater and Mt. Coryah to name a few. Included within the park are some amazing locations such as Waa Gorge and Sawn Rocks all worth a serious look! I plan to seek and out and enjoy as many of the stunning features of this wonderful national park with 4 full days of walking plus time on the Thursday for a short hike after we arrive and another short walk on the Tuesday morning before we drive home. At Dawsons Springs and Bark Hut are excellent campsites with full shower amenities as well as gas BBQs for cooking and shelters/seating at the campsites. For those who want more comfort there are 3 cabins for hire, accommodating up to 10 people. The driving time from Sydney to the park is approximately 6 hours and 45 minutes. Location: mt kaputar Limit: 20. View

17 Apr, Thu 8:30AM				Square Head Nature Reserve Track – Long Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Follow Long Beach then walk up to Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve where we will follow the track through Swamp Oak and Spotted Gum forest. There are some moderate to steep gradients involved in this walk. Great views and lots of bird life to observe. BBQ at the beach following the walk if we wish. Bring morning tea and a thermos, for a welcome refreshment down by the beach. Contact Leader essential for time & details ... subject to change. Location: Cullendulla Creek NR Limit: 20. View

17 Apr, Thu 8:00AM				Wanganderry Stockyards to Bonnum Pic (#712)
Grade:4/6		Length	18km	420m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) 34586
(Fully Booked) From Wanganderry Stock yards we follow the Bonnum Pic track. Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment. From the escarpment we follow the track to Bonnum Pic. Wildflowers are prolific and the views are spectacular. Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges. All but the last 500 m is a grade 4 walk. The last 500m to the Pic is steep with deep drop-offs and should only be attempted by persons with good climbing skills. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hill Top 8929-2N Limit: 10. View

18 Apr, Fri 9:10AM				Good Friday Walk: Hunters Hill: Clarke’s Pt reserve, Kelly’s bush, churches, Boronia Park
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: KEVIN CLIFFE Good Friday Walk: Bush tracks, River walk and churches Clarke's Pt reserve, Kelly's bush: This is a beautiful short and simple route that explores Clarkes Point Reserve and the heritage-listed bushland, Kellys Bush Park, on the southern foreshore of the Woolwich area in Sydney. Churches in Hunters Hill: All Saints Church, Ferry Street, the Congregational Church Garden, Alexandra Street; across the overpass to St Joseph’s Convent, Gladesville Road and Rocher Avenue to Villa Maria, Boronia Park Reserve along the Lane Cove River. Along the route you can enjoy beautiful views over the water as you walk near sections of mangroves that hold a variety of bird and wildlife species. There are sections of boardwalk along the way to keep things interesting too.   Steep and slippery sections Limit: 12. View

19 Apr, Sat 6:23AM				Wheeny Gap from the South
Grade:6/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Park at the corner of Old Coach House Road and Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights. Walk north on the ridge on the fire trail to its end, then descend towards Wheeny Gap, visiting Matthew Everingham’s Thunderstorm Cave on the way. After a quick swim, explore the cliff line to the south of Wheeny Creek till about GR 814 928. Find a way up from there towards spot height 537 m and walk back to the cars. Exploratory. About 13 km, some on trail. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Kurrajong 9030-4N View

20 Apr, Sun 9:03AM				Barrenjoey to Gerringong 2
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) (Postponed) Walking from Thirroul to North Wollongong. We will walk along the shoreline  passing through streets, historic towns & buildings, beautiful beaches, headlands & popular fishing spots. May spot whales or have a swim along the way.   Slippery surfaces Location: South Coast Limit: 20. View

21 Apr, Mon 8:59AM				Bulls Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk to Bulls Camp and down to Bulls Creek. See the wall of an old railway dam that is now mostly silted up. Make our way to the site where water was pumped up to Linden. Visit Paradise Pool. On the way back to Woodford we will visit the remains of an old house. Rough, vague tracks. Overgrown sections. Rusting pieces of iron amongst undergrowth at historic sites. Location: Woodford Limit: 20. View

21 Apr, Mon 8:45AM				Down and Up Magdala
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Date Changed) Halfway down Magdala Creek turn off track and climb up to Yondell Ave. Descend Wiggins Track and follow Sassafras Creek and then Glenbrook Creek to Perch Ponds. It's a long climb back up Magdala Creek to Springwood Station. Mostly on tracks. Some off track though. Some scrambling over, under and through fallen trees. Creek crossings. Wet rocks could be slippery. Location: Springwood Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

21 Apr, Mon 8:00AM				Kioloa to Pebbly Bike Ride
		Length	35km		Milton Branch
Megan H.
Ride the fire trails from Kioloa to Pebbly and back. Some hills and uneven terrain. Can be slippery if wet. Most suitable for ebikes. Bring morning tea. Lunch at Bawley shops. Grade: medium Contact Leader essential for time & details ... subject to change. Location: Murramarang NP Limit: 8. View

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

22 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Jellore (#730)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
A fairly short but steep climb to Mt Jellore. Access to the start of this walk requires passing through private land and locked gates.  Permission and access has been granted by the land owners on this occasion. Steep climb outward bound and steep descent on return. Loose rocks. Location: Jellore NP Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. 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

23 Apr, Wed 9:00AM				Silica Ridge Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
From Narrawallee Creek Road carpark we follow the fire trail to Buckleys Head. We then head north along the beach before turning inland and returning to the cars via the historic Silica Ridge trail. Silica was mined here early last century and transported via a tramway south across Narrawallee inlet. Coffee in Conjola afterwards. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Location: Narrawallee Creek NR Limit: 20. 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

26 Apr, Sat				Bongil Beach via Palm Crossing Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	7.5km	80m	Branch
65334
(NEW!!!) Explore Swamp Sclerophyll tall forest on Palm Crossing Tr. Two easy, shallow creek crossings. Plus a refreshing beach walk. Suitable for capable bushwalkers. Return through regenerating Flooded gum forest via the Bongil Beach Trail. Some walking on soft sand. No Toilet facilities, be prepared to go behind a tree. Outline map of walk route attached. RSVP by email. Send name(s) of participants, your NPA member no, and mobile phone or email contact detail. Updates & cancellation: The activity is dependant on suitable weather. The walk may be cancelled the evening before the date if inclement weather in area is forecast. If any changes, leader will notify registered participants via either email or SMS by 7pm the day before walk date. Unsuitable for young children. Teenagers are fine with accompanying adult supervision. Bring own drinking water, food and wear a hat. Some trip hazards and wet patches to avoid. Location: Bongil Bongil NP Limit: 12. View

26 Apr, Sat 8:00AM				Upper Grose wanderings
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
There are parts of the Blue Mountains that are not often visited by the bushwalking community and this is one of them! It's a shame in a way as the Upper Grose has much to offer the adventurous walker including some stunning pagodas, overhangs and pretty cascades to name a few attractions! Come along and find out for yourself what you've been missing out on! rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: mt.wilson Limit: 15. 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

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