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6-8 Mar, Thu (09:00AM)-Sat (12:00PM)				Paddle & Camp Tallowa Dam to Shoalhaven Gorge (#K163)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Goulburn Mulwaree Council Shoalhaven City Council
		Length	29km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Les
(Fully Booked) This is an optional 1 (14km) or 3 (29km) day paddle. Day 1: We will head up the Shoalhaven River 7km for lunch.  The one day paddlers will then make their way back while the campers will set up camp. Day 2: Make our way up to Fossickers Flat for lunch then return to camp. Day 3: Break camp and make our way back to Tallowah Dam. - Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. - If camping then organise own tent, cooking etc. Note: "!! New Event 🙂 Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Shoalhaven River Limit: 16. View

7 Mar, Fri 9:30AM				Lynne’s birthday walk: Female Street art walk: Redfern to Newtown
Grade:1/6		Length	6km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader : Lynne Hewitt, Street art walk through Newtown and Darlington as you discover street art by some of Sydney's best female street artists, as well as works that celebrate important women. This walk takes around 2 hours and starts at Redfern train station, covering approximately 4.5 km. You'll finish close to Newtown train station. You'll discover street art by the following female artists: Rose Strachen, Sharon Billinge, Shannon Crees, George Rose, Karen Farmer, Georgia Norton Rose, Rebecca Lourey, Sophi Odling, Lotte Alexis, Mariko Konno & Styna. You'll also see pieces celebrating significant women by Fintan Magee, Ox King, Oli Ruskidd, Phibs and Brad Robson. Limit: 15. View

11 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Old Argyle Rd – Bundanoon (#670)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	247m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(NEW!!!) This is a circuit walk along Old Argyle Road into Penrose State Forest.  Circle back through the forest crossing the upper reaches of Paddy’s River to return to Old Argyle Road. Rough track, creek crossings need sandals or alternative footwear. Location: Penrose SF Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

12-22 Mar, Wed (13:47PM)-Sat (00:00AM)				Overland Track plus side trips
Grade:5/6		Length	125km		Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Overland track walk. Starting at Cradle Mountain and walking through to Cynthia Bay. Planning to do as many side trips as possible dependent upon weather. Side trips include Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff, Mount Oakleigh, Mount Ossa, Hartnett Falls, an additional 2 nights in Pine Valley, Mount Acropolis, and Labyrinth. Will need to pay for airfares, bus to and from track, one night accommodation at Launceston, one night accommodation at Cynthia Bay and one or two nights accommodation at Hobart. Need to pay for Overland Track Pass and Tasmania walking pass. Will need to be reasonably fit as we will be walking at a good pace to fit in the side trips. Previous pack hiking experience required. Even though there are huts all the way, still required to carry a tent, quality sleeping bag, sleeping mat, cooking gear, and food for 8 days. Steep ascent with full pack day one. The weather. Rocky, scrambling. Some exposure. Long distance. Location: Tasmania Map: Cradle Mountain~Lake StClair national park Map Published by Tasmap and highly recommended. Limit: 12. View

14 Mar, Fri 9:01AM				Seniors week event 1
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
TBA View

18 Mar, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambert Lookout – (Near Belmore Falls) (#120)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
(NEW!!!) Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout.  This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent Location: Budderoo NP (Robertson) Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

21 Mar, Fri 10:03AM				Seniors week No 2
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
TBA View

22-31 Mar, Sat-Mon				Lord Howe Island
					Branch
35308
Staying at Ocean View Apartments Activities include bushwalking, swimming, snorkelling Co-leader Joe Pike. For more information contact Jill Hawkes Location: Lord Howe Island View

25 Mar, Tue 9:00AM				4 Views – Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail (#110)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Pamela W.
(NEW!!!) Moolatoo Trig Fire Trail winds through forest.  There are 4 separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over Shoalhaven Gorge towards Ettrema Wilderness. Unfenced cliffs. Sandstone rock can fracture and crumble without warning. Location: Morton NP(Kangaroo Valley) Map: Burrier 8928-2N Limit: 20. View

28 Mar, Fri 10:11AM				Cliff top walk part 1: Wentworth Falls to Leura
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Kevin Cliffe. Walk part 1 of this beautiful and well known Cliff Top walk. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 15. View

3 Apr, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Minnmurra River (#K700)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Shellharbour City Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:4/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
We launch in the crystal-clear waters opposite the river mouth then head upstream to explore deep into two mangrove forests. We will then paddle further upstream to some very civilised table and chairs near Nungarry Rest Area for lunch before heading back. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Limit: 16. View

4 Apr, Fri 9:47AM				The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Heather Lakiss.  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. View

5 Apr, Sat 8:00AM				The Grand Clifftop Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	19km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk is one of the star attractions in the Blue Mountains now, and this time, I plan to do the entire route as I had to stop halfway last time due to the rain. Expect dozens of waterfalls, jaw-dropping viewpoints and newly upgraded track and bridges along the way. Lots of steps. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

11 Apr, Fri 8:30AM				The suburbs series : Glenbrook (Redhand Cave)
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Please use email or text message for bookings. Where possible, this will be a loop walk. We will meet at the entrance to the Glenbrook Railway Station and then walk to the entrance of the national park. Possible rough and slippery sections of track. 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
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

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
					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 View

13-21 May, Tue (14:00PM)-Wed (08:00AM)				Kosciuszko Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	60km	1,600m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
The Pretty Plain area is a lovely part of Kosciuszko National Park. Great scenery, lovely bushland, and two of the best of the huts to camp nearby. Even better, we spend multiple days near each hut (two nights at Pretty Plain and three nights at Wheelers). Access is via Dargals and Hell Hole Trails to Pretty Plain. We return along Pretty Plain and take the shortcut across to Wheelers Hut. Return is again via Dargals Trail. At the start and end of walk we stay at a Ski Lodge at Jindabyne with the usual BBQs on the deck overlooking the lake. A lovely walk with lots of relaxing time. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 12. View

16 May, Fri 9:45AM				Cliff Top Walk Part 2: Leura to Katoomba
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
No need to RSVP. Walk part 2 of this beautiful and well known Cliff Top walk.  Steep and slippery sections View

17-25 May, Sat-Sun				Morocco
Grade:2/6					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. View

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