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| 13 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
Summer short walk: Centennial Park to Bronte Beach |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
      We walk from Centennial Park to Bronte Beach where you can have a swim. Points of interest: Centennial Park, Queens Park, Waverly Park, churches, waterfalls, Bronte Beach. Optional lunch at Bronte.
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| 10 Feb, Fri 8:29AM |
Neighbourhood series : Magazine track to Flat Rock Beach return |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Sophie A. |
Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event. Foresville to Flat Rock Beach return via Magazine Track. Steep and slippery tracks
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| 12 Feb, Sun 9:00AM |
Harbour to Hawkesbury No 3 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
330m |
Sydney Branch |
| Stuart S. |
| (Date Changed) Postponed until 28th August due to Track Closed.
The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain.
Part 3 is Davidson Park Reserve to St Ives – some of the nicest sections, along Middle Harbour and Middle Harbour Creek (Garigal NP) Limit: 12.
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| 17 Feb, Fri 10:20AM |
Coast to Lake Walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
 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. Join us for a mini holiday. We walk from the Long Jetty, Tuggerah Lake to The Entrance, then to Toowoon Bay. We start with a coffee and have lunch at the Entrance. Swimming opportunities.
Location: Central Coast
Map: Central Coast street map
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| 17 Feb, Fri 9:44AM |
Neighbourhood walk: Birdwood Gully Walk at Springwood |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader will be Denise Mort. Birdwood Gully Walk: Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night. It is a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Very easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and amazing atmosphere. Limit: 12.
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| 19 Feb, Sun 10:45AM |
Harbour to Hawkesbury no 4 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| Stuart S. |
| (Date Changed) The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain.
Section 4 is St Ives to Bobbin Head – undulating track along Cowan Creek on Warrimoo Track, through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Limit: 12.
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| 26 Feb, Sun 9:47AM |
Harbour to Hawkesbury No 5 |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| Stuart S. |
| (Date Changed) The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain.
Section 5 is Bobbin Head to Berowra Waters (– the most challenging part of the walk, through Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks Limit: 12.
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| 5 Mar, Sun 10:03AM |
Harbour to Hawkesbury No 6 |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| Stuart S. |
| (Date Changed) The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain. Section 6 is
Berowra Waters to Cowan: Beautiful track with ups and downs. Waratahs will be seen at this time of the year. Limit: 12.
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| 12 Mar, Sun 9:41AM |
Cowan to Brooklyn |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
14km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
| Stuart S. |
| (Date Changed) To celebrate the completion of The Harbour to Hawkesbury series of walk, we'll do a celebration walk from Cowan to Brooklyn, followed by the classic Fish and Chips. This is a very popular walk. The highlight of the whole walk is the incredibly picturesque Jerusalem Bay, which makes a great spot for a mid walk swim. At this time of the year, it is a wildflowers lover's paradise... Boronia, Grevillea, Tea Tree, Rice flowers, Pea flowers, just to name a few. Some rock scrambling and steep sections. Limit: 12.
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| 25 Mar, Sat 8:55AM |
Lyrebird and Casuarina Loop walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
270m |
Sydney Branch |
| Stuart S. |
(Date Changed) Garigal National Park. (Davidson Park Reserve loop walk)
Today we walk on the Lyrebird and Casuarina tracks. This is a moderate, (not easy) trail with some rock scrambling. Highlights to look out for are the river views, King Parrot, Wallaby, long neck hawk.
(More information as to the meeting point will be provide to the confirmed walkers.)
Rock scrambling.
Location: Davidson Park Reserve Limit: 12.
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| 6-10 Apr, Thu (08:42AM)-Mon (12:00PM) |
Easter at Newnes |
| Grade:5/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
 Surrounded by 2 stunning national parks, Newnes is a perfect place to base yourself at Easter to explore many of the spectacular mountains located in this area. Rock scrambling and off-track sections.
Location: Gardens of Stone NP and Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S, Cullen Bullen 89313N, and Wollangambe 89312S
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| 6-13 May, Sat (11:36AM)-Sat (16:00PM) |
Lord Howe Island May 2023 #1 |
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Length |
10km |
200m |
Branch |
| Sally |
        Lord Howe Island is considered the Garden of Eden between Australia and New Zealand. It was listed as a World Heritage site in 1982. No photos can do it justice. You just have to be there to appreciate it, especially after the rat eradication. It's also a hotspot for scientific researchers - you will be fascinated by the evolution stories of the plants and birds. In our tour we will have Ian Hutton as our local guide not only to show us the best of the island but also share his expert knowledge about the geology, fauna, flora, history and conservation. Ian is the LHI museum curator, tour guide and author of 12 books and 50 scientific papers. The trip package includes flights, accommodation, restaurant meals, lectures, guided walks, low tide reef walks and night walks. You can also enjoy your own walks, snorkelling, golfing, etc.. Club insurance does not apply to this commercial trip. For the detailed trip plan please contact sally.bushwalk@tallyhoaccounting.com.au or 0451637848 (text message preferred) None
Location: Lord Howe Island
Map: Lord Howe Island Limit: 18.
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| 13-20 May, Sat (12:22PM)-Sat (14:00PM) |
Lord Howe Island May 2023 #2 |
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Length |
10km |
200m |
Branch |
| Sally |
Lord Howe Island is considered the Garden of Eden between Australia and New Zealand. It was listed as a World Heritage site in 1982. No photos can do it justice. You just have to be there to appreciate it, especially after the rat eradication. It's also a hotspot for scientific researchers - you will be fascinated by the evolution stories of the plants and birds. In our tour we will have Ian Hutton as our local guide not only to show us the best of the island but also share his expert knowledge about the geology, fauna, flora, history and conservation. Ian is the LHI museum curator, tour guide and author of 12 books and 50 scientific papers. The trip package includes flights, accommodation, restaurant meals, lectures, guided walks, low tide reef walks and night walks. You can also enjoy your own walks, snorkelling, golfing, etc.. Club insurance does not apply to this commercial trip. For the detailed trip plan please contact sally.bushwalk@tallyhoaccounting.com.au or 0451637848 (text message preferred)
Map: Lord Howe Island Limit: 18.
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| 16 Jun, Fri 10:00AM |
Rumbalara Explorer from Gosford Station |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Pretty well the grand tour of the Rumbalara Reserve, this walk takes in much of the great scenery the reserve has to offer. The walk covers both the lower and upper sections of the reserve and passes through the great variety of forest on show. The walk also passes three of the four bronze sculptures in the reserve. Yaruga picnic area would be a great spot to stop for lunch with it’s facilities and excellent views.
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| 16 Jun, Fri 10:01AM |
The Colour walks series No 14: Camellia Gardens Carringbah |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
Camellia Gardens
Located in Caringbah and overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, the Gardens were recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Camellia Gardens of Excellence in 2014. There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW.
The Gardens have over 400 cultivars and species donated and acquired since its first plantings began in 1969, in addition to many other rare ornamental and native plants. The collection is of unique value to Australian horticulture. The Gardens have something for all seasons. The camellias are in season during autumn and winter.
Tea house serves delicious devonshire and lunches.
We will play by ear. A walk at Woronora Cemetery can be added on.
Location: Caringbah
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| 3-15 Jul, Mon (07:30AM)-Sat (17:00PM) |
13 days Kimberley adventure |
| Grade:3/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| (Updated Details) There is a travel resurgence after Covid. I would like to invite you to join us on this once in a lifetime adventure to the Kimberleys. I am sure many are still concerned about Covid and border closure but the cancellation policy is very flexible. When you rsvp, please provide your full name, contact no, email address and bedding configuration. A few members from NPA did this walking tour of Kimberley last winter and the feedbacks were positive. For your comfort level, I’’m quoting the insight from Graham. “The walks are no problem for NPA grade 3 walkers. Lots of river stone/rock walking cause they are mostly in gorges. Not long walks. 30 to 34 Deg every day. Down to 10-12 deg some nights so camping gets cool. Campfires. Coolest nights July. Purnalulu is coolest cause no fires allowed." Please see below link to itinerary and prices.
https://www.inspirationoutdoors.com.au/tours/kimberley-walking-tours/
Deposit & Payments
Cost $4299 twin share, Single supplement $200. A payment of $350 on booking; Payment in full is required at least six weeks prior to the tour
Standard Cancellation Policy More than 12 weeks: $50 administration fee; between 42 & 84 days inclusive: loss of deposit; between 24 & 41 days inclusive: 25% of full tour cost; between 15 & 23 days inclusive: 50% of full tour cost; 14 days or less: 100% of full tour cost, no refund Limit: 12.
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| 28 Jul, Fri 10:01AM |
Colour Walk Series 15: Magnolia |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
60m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader for the day: Kevin Cliffe. From Burwood, we walk to the Millenium Walk, Hen and Chicken Bay, Concord, several parks and back to Burwood. We will see a community garden, Bushells Tea and Magnolias in bloom. Azalea, Camellias are also in bloom at this time of the year. There are many choices for lunch at Burwood's Chinatown.
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| 30 Jul, Sun 9:29AM |
Little wobby to Wondabyne |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
21km |
700m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Geoffrey.L |
| We start from Little Wobby with Water Taxi from Brooklyn. It's $12.64 per person with Card payment. We climb to Midway Ridge Trails that have many fabulous lookouts toward Hawkesbury River. The climbs involve some bush bashing and obscured tracks. The walk until Tank creek would be pleasant walks among typical Australian vegetations of Angosphoras, geebungs, gumtrees, flannel flowers both helianthis and minor, fringed lilies, native irises. There'll be 2 television aerials observed set on the rocks, in the middle of the bush. The walks along kilometres and kilometres of the fire trails are exposed until we reach Kariong Brook Falls that provide some respite from the sun and extra water. We’ll take the train home from Wondabyne. Sun, steep and slippery sections
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| 11 Aug, Fri 9:17AM |
Colour walk series No 6: Rock orchids galore |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
240m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
Spring is orchid time. Sylvan Grove Native Garden has such an array of Rock Orchids. They are majestic flowers to admire. https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/environment/parks-reserves/sylvan-grove-native-garden It s also a botanical garden with a variety of plants. After the garden, we will take a walk in Georges National Park with great views of the river. Spring flowers including native orchids will be plenty. Can arrive early to have coffee before the connecting bus. More options on South Side of the Station.
Steep and slippery sections
Map: Picnic Point
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| 8 Sep, Fri 11:02AM |
Colour Walk Series No 5: Bowral to Mittagong |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
Walk from Bowral station to Gumnut Patisserie for coffee and their delicious pastries. Then walk to Corbett Gardens, Bowral Lookout, Mount Gilbraltar, Jellore Lookout, Mittagong Lookout. Walk finishes at Mittagong. Expect to see some tulips on the way and a very long day. Many steps and overgrown paths. Steep and rocky sections
Location: bowral
Map: Southern highlands
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