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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
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

28 Apr, Mon 10:00AM				Concord West to West Ryde
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	120m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) This walk starts at Concord West station with a short loop through Bicentennial Park. It passes through Liberty Grove on the way to the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway. After crossing Parramatta River from Rhodes to Meadowbank via the John Whitton rail bridge it descends to the river, then climbs up through the Memorial Park, with an optional extension to West Ryde Station. bicycles Location: Parramatta River Map: Parramatta River Limit: 14. View

28 Apr, Mon 9:22AM				Leura Lone Pine to Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	333m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet on Leura station. Walk to Lone Pine to commemorate Anzac Day. Track to Pool of Siloam. Tracks up to Golf Links lookout. Great views on part of Grand Cliff walk. Road to the Fairmont. Tracks to Edinburgh Rock lookout. Tracks to Wentworth Falls station. Steep, rough, roads without footpaths Location: Leura Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

28 Apr - 2 May, Mon-Fri				Warrumbungles Getaway
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
John H.
(Fully Booked) Led jointly with Ian Baker. This is three days of walking in the wonderful Warrumbungles, staying in comfortable accommodation and spending an evening watching the skies with Donna the Astronomer. Snakes and uneven tracks. Location: Warrumbungle NP Map: Coonabarabran 8735S and Tooraweenah 8635S Limit: 20. View

29 Apr, Tue 7:02AM				Sydney: Milsons Point to Wollstonecraft (#S210)
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Train to Milsons Point Station, walk around to Lavender Bay, Balls Head, Berry Island and Wollstonecraft Station. Even walk, few rocks and up and down bush track. Limit: 20. View

30 Apr, Wed 9:30AM				Castle Cove to Castlecrag
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk via North Arm and Harold Reid Reserves to Castlecrag. Lovely water views. Bus return to Chatswood or City. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Steep sections, steps, bush tracks, rough and rocky sections. Location: Middle Harbour Limit: 15. View

1 May, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Paddle Audley to Winifred Falls (#K624)
Grade:4/6		Length	23km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
(Date Changed) For the full (23km) trip we will launch from Audley. For those wanting a shorter (17km) paddle will launch from Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point. We will make our way down Hacking River and up SW Arms Ck into the RNP & stopping at Winnifred Falls for lunch then return. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Location: Hacking River & South West Arm Creek. Limit: 16. View

2 May, Fri 9:30AM				East Sydney: Kings Cross station to Paddington Reservoir Gardens
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	138m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com. Urban walk to take in heaps of history: crime, gangs, brothels, governors, colonial elite homes and more. Initial steep staircase, down and up then level walk. Location: Kings Cross station Limit: 15. View

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