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21 Dec, Sat 9:00AM				Clovelly Beach Christmas picnic
Grade:1/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
It's that time of the year again, when the NPA walking community/family come together to celebrate the past year over good food and drink, have a swim, snorkel and enjoy each other's company at one of Sydney's most famous beaches. Please bring food to share, swimmers and snorkelling gear if that's your interest, to a place where you can socialise and look forward to what the upcoming festive season and new year has to offer. Too much sun? Map: Google maps View

21 Dec, Sat 5:30PM				Solstice Sunset Picnic at Mt Bushwalker
Grade:3/6		Length	7km		Milton Branch
32009
With your dinner and your choice of drinks in your backpack we walk out to Mt Bushwalker for a picnic dinner. We’ll watch the shadows lengthen and admire the sunset over the Budawangs. We walk back starting with twilight, but it will be dark by the time we get to the cars. Note: Take a torch with you. If there is no sun, the walk will be cancelled. Darkness, uneven surfaces Location: Morton NP View

22 Dec, Sun 8:30AM				Parma Creek Cascades
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Visit the surprisingly beautiful waterfalls on Parma and Sandy creeks. Vehicles with reasonable ground clearance needed for access to the trackheads. Walks are short but rough and if you want to explore to the waters edge need to be agile. Plan is to swim if conditions are good. Also going to drive a short distance up the highway to visit the rock pool off Parma Creek Road.  This activity is dependent on condition of the firetrail access at the time. Bring your swimmers, morning tea and lunch to enjoy in the bush. Rough track Location: Parma Creek NR Map: Nowra, Huskisson, Sassafras 1:25000 Limit: 12. View

23 Dec, Mon 9:25AM				Middle Head
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) This walk starts at Rawson Park, Mosman. It descends towards Chowder Bay. Paths and tracks lead to Middle Head. It descends to Balmoral via flights of steps. An optional return up to Rawson Park along the old Tram route is possible if the day is not too hot. bush tracks slippery if wet, steps, unfenced Defence structures, cliff edges Location: Middle Head Map: Mosman Limit: 14. View

23 Dec, Mon 9:39AM				Popes Glen to Braeside Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Popes Glen, Boyds Beach, Cripps Lookout, Govetts Leap Lookout, Barrow Lookout and back to Blackheath via Braeside Walk. Quite a few steps. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba and Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View

24 Dec, Tue 6:48AM				Wheeny Gap Pool and the Gorge Upstream
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Park at the locked gate on North Wheeny Trail and walk down to Wheeny Gap and Pool. From there, follow Wheeny Creek upstream, to a tributary at GR 778 916. Walk up that tributary, exploring for caves and other points of interest. Exit near the trail and return to the vehicles. About 15 km. Wet feet and more. Scrambling and exposure. Mostly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

26-31 Dec, Thu (13:00PM)-Tue (09:00AM)				Kosciuszko National Park
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Updated Details) Well, it's that time of year again when all keen walkers head down to the Kosciuszko National Park to explore, engage with nature and experience the beauty of the region and the superb walks that the high country has to offer. i still have a few places left so if interested please let me know asap. The Alpine flowers should be at their peak at this time of year, and the fresh air is most invigorating! Also, there is a new major track to check out and much, much more. As in previous years, we will stay at Charlottes Pass in a very comfortable abode, The Southern Alps ski lodge, and from this centrally located residence, we will venture out on day walks. This lodge is totally DIY and rooms are twin-share with larger rooms accommodating up to 4 people.i can accommodate a couple of single people but theres a single supplement.Regarding sharing I'll arrange rooms with a woman sharing with another woman and visa versa! Needless to say, this trip is always my most popular of the year, so if interested, don't delay and contact me. Location: Kosciuszko NP View

28 Dec, Sat 9:25AM				Dr Darks Cave Fortress Ridge Lockleys Pylon
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Walking from Fortress Ridge track car parking area on Mt Hay Road. Taking in views at Fortress Ridge Rock lookout, then down the track to Dr Dark’s cave for morning tea. Going past the cave to the cliff side lookout before returning back to the cave. Turn off the track to the cave for a short off track section to Fortress Ridge track.  Continue on this track and taking the side track down to Fortress creek. Return back to Fortress Ridge track. Lunch spot somewhere with views from the Fortress Ridge track. Return to cars at Mt Hay road along track. Hazards include slippery rocks and loose rocks. Off track section is 400 m with 100 m elevation gain and is where loose rocks will be encountered. Grade 4 due to this section of walk, otherwise would be grade 3. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

30 Dec, Mon 9:39AM				Colliers Causeway
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walls Ledge, Colliers Causeway and Porters Pass. Old tracks, creek crossings, scrambling, muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba Limit: 16. View

30 Dec, Mon - 4 Jan, Sat				Round Mountain to Kiandra
Grade:5/6		Length	80km	1,900m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Extended 6-day pack walk, hard, big climbs, optional side trips, on and off tracks.  Round Mountain - Derschkos Hut - Mackeys Hut - Brooks Hut - Tabletop Mountain - Broken Dam Hut - Elaine Mine - Four Mile Hut - Kiandra. A hard but rewarding and interesting walk. Visit old goldfields, climb Mount Jagungal, walk on tracks as well as off tracks in unique alpine country. Joint walk with Bush Club Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Contact leader Limit: 8. View

31 Dec, Tue 6:00PM				New Years Eve Fireworks
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Some members missed out the Fireworks event last year. Philip is again happy to take a group to a not crowded secret spot to see the 9 pm fireworks. If you wish to have dinner before, meet at Canton Cafe at Dixon Street at 6 pm. If you prefer to just go direct to fireworks, meet outside the cafe at 7:30 pm. Bring a drink (not glass) and snacks while we wait for the fireworks. After the fireworks, walk to the light rail or Central to catch train or bus to go home, unless you wish to stay for the midnight. When RSVP, please state if you will attend dinner. Limit: 10. View

3 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Newtown Street Art and Historic Walking tour
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Ros Freeman. We explore kerbside gardens, historic buildings, St Stephen's Church and cemetery; and the street art of Newtown, including ‘I have a Dream’ painted over two days, initially illegally, now heritage listed and Bob Hawke mural. Visit Warren Ball Avenue,  Newtown’s best street? Easy pace to study the street art. Limit: 15. View

4 Jan, Sat 7:30AM				October Creek Canyon – Du Faur Creek Canyon – Joes Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) When the heat of summer is upon us, where do you head? To a Blue Mountains canyon to cool off and revive body and soul! On this trip we will experience not 1 but 3 canyons with Du Faur Canyon being the main course. The equally spectacular, but much shorter October Creek being the entree, and the Joes Canyon the dessert for what promises to be a superb day swimming, paddling and savouring these amazingly beautiful locations. I can promise you an amazing aquatic time! You'll need a helmet, wetsuit and I recommend a flotation device such as a surfmat, and life jacket as there are some longish swims involved. Rock scrambling/off-track walking/swimming. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

4 Jan, Sat 8:30AM				Starlights Trail, Slott Way Track, and Ahearn’s Lookout
Grade:5/6		Length	20km	700m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting on Nattai Road W11E and turning off on Starlights Trail and follow to Ermetts Flat. Morning tea at camping areas. Follow Nattai River upstream to Slott Way track. Follow Slott Way track to Needle Lookout. Possible lunch stop. Continue to junction with Ahearn Lookout Track. Time available will decide on including lookout. From track junction continue to Junction with Starlights Trail and then to car parked on Nattai Road. Hazards include river crossings, slippery rocks and hard to follow tracks. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 12. View

6 Jan, Mon 8:46AM				Springwood Magdala Track
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	367m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet at Springwood station. Walk to Lawson's Lookout. Down Magdala deviating to the Blue Gum Lodge track. Continue down Magdala. Locate the Yondell extension track. Ascend, then continue along the fire trail. Bee Farm Road to Springwood station. NOTE: if very hot the walk may be walked in reverse. Rough, trip hazards, heat, a couple of 'easy' creek crossings Location: Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

8 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Bundeena to Marley
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Bundeena via Coast Track to Marley and return. Beautiful bush and coastal views. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 15. View

8 Jan, Wed 9:00AM				Mollymook Mystery Tour
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
AKA Phew! That's over for another year recovery walk From Bill Andriske Oval in Mollymook, discover the byways of Mollymook and Bannisters. Be amazed at how many great walks there are in this little suburban area before building takes over some of it. Depart: 9.00am from Mollymook Oval at the bottom of Carroll Avenue (cnr Tallwood Ave). Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Location: Mollymook View

8 Jan, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Can't get out to walk like you used to and want to stay in touch with walking friends? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. No hazards Location: Emu Plains View

9 Jan, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Beehive Point to Yarrunga Creek (#K166)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
(Leader Changed) From the camp ground at Beehive Point we will head up Yarrunga Creek for 4 kms to the head of waters. On the way we will view the magnificient stone walls of the original road from Kangaroo Valley to Mossvale. See the old road disappear into the waters of Lake Yarrunga and reappear further upstream.  On return to Beehive point we can optionally poke around the numerous inlets for some bonus paddles. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Approx 100 m of portage down a road to launch area. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 16. View

10 Jan, Fri 8:55AM				Manly to Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Steve Ringbauer. The flannel flowers are abundant at this time of the year. The 10km Manly Scenic Walkway beings at Manly Wharf, passes sandy beaches, ancient Aboriginal sites and incredible lookouts, before arriving at the Spit Bridge where you can catch a bus to the city. Distance and time: 10km one-way Level: Grade 3 track. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels with occasional sections of stairs. There are also sections of sand, bush tracks and boardwalk. Not suitable for prams or wheelchair users. Top attractions: Clontarf Reserve, Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site, Crater Cove Lookout, Forty Baskets Reserve and Manly. Toilet facilities at the start and end of the walk and at Clontarf Reserve, Reef Beach, Forty Baskets Beach, North Harbour Reserve and Fairlight Beach. Drinking fountains are available at Clontarf Reserve, Fairlight Beach and Manly. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/manly-scenic-walkway/map   Limit: 10. View

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