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7 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Martins Lookout~Glenbrook Creek~Bunyan Lookout~Lost World~Sharks Head Cave~Magdala Track
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This circuit takes in some of the most spectacular walking country in the lower Blue Mountains with some truly superb lookouts, interesting overhang caves, numerous waterfalls and much more! Plus its not all that far from sydney and accessible by public transport. I'm planning to swim in Glenbrook Creek at least once, along the way. rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

11 Dec, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

13 Dec, Fri 9:45AM				The Suburbs & Xmas walk: Green Square, Zetland, Waterloo; Birthday walk for Steve
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
This is a Xmas walk organised by Bob Rankin and Esther. Join us to celebrate Steve's birthday as well.   A walk in Green Square/Zetland/Waterloo area.  See the multimillion dollars terraces, jungles of apartments as well as the low cost housing.  Discover the Drying Green, The Green Square Library, The Waterloo Library, The Waterloo Community Garden, various reserves, witness the good work of OzHarvest. See Tony Abbott’s marriage mural. After the walk, lunch will be at a private rooftop garden with a small pool.  Bob Rankin  will provide BBQ, salad, wine and dessert at a cost of $20, RSVP commences 27 November 2024 and closes 11:59 pm 6 December 2024.  Non-refundable payment will be required when you RSVP. (Please note RSVP timing for this event is different to the standard 2 weeks ahead to day prior )     Limit: 16. View

14 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Heathcote station~Karloo track~Bottle Forest track(Kangaroo creek)~Engadine track~Parklands Trail~East Heathcote
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	270m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk takes in some of the most stunning sections of Kangaroo creek downstream of Karloo pools where there is a ton of inviting swimming pools to keep you cool when the Summer sun is beating down. I plan to stop and have a swim in many of these along the way down this pristine watercourse. The walk out of Kangaroo creek is via a shady forested ridge track back to Heathcote station. This whole walk is public transport friendly. some rock hopping Location: Royal National Park Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 20. View

16 Dec, Mon 10:00AM				Monday walkers Christmas lunch
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	160m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) Put the date in your diary: the Monday leaders John, Ian, Renate et al are inviting the Monday walkers to join them for a Christmas lunch at the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel, preceded, of course, by a gentle walk to work up an appetite. Watch this space.                                             overindulgence Location: Darling Harbour Map: Darling Harbour Limit: 20. View

20 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				Paddle Tallowa Dam to Bundanoon Creek (#K150)
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
Bundanoon Creek offers some spectacular cliff faces.  From Tallowa Dam Picnic area we head NE up Lake Yarrunga (Kangaroo River) for 2.5km then head north into Bundanoon Creek for 4.5km to the head waters. On the return, we will take a short 2km detour up Sandy Creek before heading back to the start. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 12. View

20 Dec, Fri 10:02AM				Summer walk: Darling Mill Creek
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
The walk will use a series of bush tracks from the eastern end of Excelsior Avenue along sections of Darling Mills Creek and its feeder Creeks. Well shaded. Coffee to finish: probably the best option is to hop on a bus on Old Northern Road and go to Castle Towers or The Grove at Baulkham Hills. View

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

26-31 Dec, Thu (13:00PM)-Tue (09:00AM)				Kosciuszko National Park
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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. 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. There are no single rooms and anyone coming who is single should be prepared to share a room with at least 1 other member. Of course 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. Location: Kosciuszko NP 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 - Derschko's Hut - Mackey's 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
(NEW!!!) 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 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.
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

10 Jan, Fri 9:26AM				Summer short walk: Double Bay tree and heritage walk
Grade:1/6		Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
We’ll keep this a small group so that we have a chance to read the signs and take photos. Start from Wollahra Librar Double Bay  and ends at Redleaf garden where you can have lunch or a swim at the pool. Limit: 10. View

11 Jan, Sat 8:30AM				Minnamurra to Kiama via Bombo and the Coastal Track
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of my favourite coastal walks as there are tons of variety along the way, including several superb beaches to swim at, the incredible Cathedral Rocks to admire, and the dramatic Bombo Quarry area with its raging sea and towering rock columns to admire. Really, the perfect Summer walk! Location: minnamurra Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 20. View

18 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Twister and Rocky Creek Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Twister Canyon is, without a doubt, one of the most fun canyons you can do without needing to abseil as it has multiple pools in which to jump and swim or, in places, scramble down. It isn't very long and usually takes about 3 hours and then runs into Rocky Creek Canyon. I plan to do Rocky Creek just before the big swim and reverse back up the canyon, depending on water levels. Participants must have the following, helmet, wetsuit, PFD and waterproof pack or inner bag. Rock scrambling on slippery rocks. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

24 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Eastwood to Macquarie Centre
Grade:2/6					Sydney Branch
Esther
(NEW!!!) Leader: Kevin Cliffe. Nice walk on paths at first through parks near creek. Creek crossing for a bit of excitement. Good views out to parramatta, Olympic Park and beyond. Steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees, path to. plus stately houses Creek crossing View

24 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Eastwood to Macquarie Centre
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Leader: Kevin Cliffe.  Nice walk on paths at first through parks near creek. Creek crossing for a bit of excitement. Good views out to parramatta, Olympic Park and beyond. steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees and paths, Plus stately houses Creek crossing Limit: 10. View

25 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Ironpot Mountain~Tinpot Hill~Galong Creek circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Galong Creek offers the adventurous walker multiple waterfalls to admire as well as numerous swimming holes to enjoy in an area not often visited deep in the Megalong Valley. Rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Jenolan 89303N Limit: 12. View

26 Jan, Sun 7:30AM				Wollangambe 2 Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
If you've ever liloed Wollangambe 1 Canyon and wondered what it's like downstream, then this is your chance to find out. Stunning cliff lines, gorgeous pools with several side trip canyons worth investigating and lots more! Participants must have the following, Helmet, flotation device such as a lilo or surfmat, PFD and waterproof pack or inner. Rock scrambling between the pools. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

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