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10 Feb, Tue 8:00AM				Northern Beaches Bush Care
Grade:3/6		Length	1km		Sydney Branch
Conny H.
(NEW!!!) Bush Care with Northern Beaches sub-branch. You may not know that NPA was gifted a lovely little bush block in the Cromer area decades ago to preserve threatened bushland habitat from development. It was once a “nudist colony” but is currently challenged by invasive weeds such as croton weed and pampas grass. Wear: Long sleeves, long pants, hat, sun protection, sturdy shoes. Bring: Water, thermos, keep cup, morning tea to share, garden gloves. Contact: Conny Harris 0432 643 295 Jane Judd 0428 434 446 Please contact Conny if you can join us Location: Cromer View

10 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				SHTue: Carrington Falls Rim Walks at Budderoo NP [Gr:3 D:11 A:200] #SH300
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 10731
Follow the Carrington Falls rim track to the top of Stevo's Track & return. A short drive to access Nellies Glen Carpark then walk to Missingham Lookout. After the walk there will be an opportunity to swim at Nellies Glen. As this walk has two parts walkers seeking a shorter walk can opt to do just the first leg. NOTE: Change to 9:30 (Requested by Penny)     HAZARDS: Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Budderoo NP Limit: 20. View

11 Feb, Wed 10:00AM				Brooklyn to Kangaroo Point and return
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Valma Q
Walk around the headland at Brooklyn to Parsley Bay and then back to Brooklyn via a reserve before heading out to the new Kangaroo Point boardwalk and returning to Brooklyn. Bookings only one week prior to date of walk please. Location: Hawkesbury River Limit: 15. View

11 Feb, Wed 8:00AM				Cherrybrook Swing Bridge and Natural Arch to Thornleigh
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Cancelled) Meet at Cherrybrook Station, bus 626 to start of the walk at cnr of Purchase Road and Handcock Drive, walk across Swing Bridge, Kentia track then some street walking to Blackwattle Track, Travors Lane Trail to Refuge Rock, Natural Arch and back to Blackwattle Trail, then on to The Jungo and finishing at Thornleigh Station via the Great North track. Steep, possibly slippery sections, creek crossings Location: Cherrybrook Limit: 15. View

11 Feb, Wed 11:30AM				Lunch get-together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
(NEW!!!) Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donoghues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

11 Feb, Wed 9:00AM				MI: Tabourie to Termeil Point [Gr:2/3 D:7]
Grade:3/6		Length	7km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Park at Tabourie Beach, stroll along beaches, forest roads and tracks behind dunes. Swim near Stokes Island if hot. Morning tea back at the cars. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Location: Tabourie Beach Map: Tabourie 1:25000 View

12 Feb, Thu 8:02AM				Hornsby to Berowra
Grade:5/6		Length	22km	726m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This walk offers a panoramic view of the Berowra Valley, & an epic adventure. We will move through a rich tapestry of landscapes, from the cool, shaded depths of blue gum forests to the rugged, sun drenched ridges. The terrain is a true test of endurance, involving a series of punchy hills & steep scrambles, & a final ascent towards Berowra station. Slipper rock surfaces. Muddy patches & creek crossings Location: Mt kuring- gai NP Map: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 20. View

12 Feb, Thu 8:00AM				MI: Beyond Peppers Gap – Jerrawangala NP [Gr:4 D:12]
Grade:4/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Marg H & Martin H
Steep descent off Peppers Gap then follow forest track under cliff line to below Boongan Mountain. Rock hop to top of escarpment, then head back along a rough clifftop track used by climbers and motorbikes to a branch trail leading back to Yarran Road and the car parking area. GR 671209. Contact leader essential for further details …subject to change.        Location: Jerrawangala NP Map: Sassafras 1:25,000 Limit: 12. View

13 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 7: Balmain East
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister.   Location: Balmain Limit: 10. View

14 Feb, Sat 8:40AM				Burra Korain Ridge Crayfish Creek Hanging Rock
Grade:5/6		Length	18km	800m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting from Ridgewell Road Blackheath and turning off the road to follow the ridge trail to Burra Korain Head. Views over Grose River valley and Victoria Creek from head. On return going off track down to Crayfish Creek explore the creek and canyon. Then to Baltzer Lookout and Hanging Rock. Return on Burramoko fire trail to Ridgewell Road. Party limits apply in declared wilderness area of eight. Rough track that fades away, slippery rocks, cliff edges, prickly bushes, off track sections. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 8. View

14 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Corkscrew Canyon~Upper Bowen creek south side
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Corkscrew canyon is in the upper section of South Bowen creek drainage system and is a relatively easyish canyon to do as it does not involved any abseils or long swims but rewards the curious hiker with stunning constricted passages, sculptured clifflines, gorgeous cascades and pools and the chance to see an area not all that often visited. Helmet, wetsuit, drybag and a PFD required for those who aren't competent swimmers. rock scrambling and offtrack Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

15 Feb, Sun 9:00AM				MI: Yadboro Picnic and River Walk [Gr:2/3 D:3]
Grade:3/6		Length	3km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
From Yadboro campground walk along Deadman’s Gulch Road to the Bhundoo Cottages gate, then down into the river. Wade, swim or lilo back along the river to the Yadboro bridge. Shoes suitable for walking in the water required. Maximum water depth is 1.2 metres.  Yadboro activities include socialising, swimming, morning tea, lunch, billy boiling etc. There is about 1km of walking in the river. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Location: Morton NP Map: Corang 1:25000 View

16 Feb, Mon 9:35AM				Bondi to Coogee
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) An iconic Sydney walk that hugs the coast from Bondi to Coogee with spectacular views. Enjoy an optional swim at Coogee. Booking essential giving your NPA, Mobile and emergency contact numbers, if I don't have them. Some street walking, stairs, including one long staircase to climb and little shade. Location: Eastern Suburbs Coastal walkway Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 20. View

16 Feb, Mon 8:40AM				Glenbrook Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	380m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) (Updated Details) Walk to Bluff Reserve for views over Glenbrook Gorge. Then follow historic tramway track to Tunnel Gully. Make our way to Knapsack Bridge via a section of the Lapstone Zig Zag. Climb the stairs up to Elizabeth Lookout. Visit Marges Lookout and Lennox Bridge before returning to Glenbrook Station. Lots of steps. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

17 Feb, Tue 8:30AM				SHTue: Paddle Kangaroo R. – Bendeela towards Hampden Bridge at Lake Yarrunga – Kangaroo Valley [Gr:S01 D:7] #SHP100
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith H.
(Date Changed) A great opportunity to enjoy an easy paddle in the magnificent Kangaroo Valley. Bring your own kayak or rent.  Book kayaks with Leader at least 1x week beforehand. From Bowral, we will drive for appox 30 minutes to Safari Kayaking located in Kangaroo Valley. We select our kayaks/canoes and life jackets. Kangaroo Safari will transport our kayaks to Bendeela and the carpool to follow. Once set up and in the water, we will head upstream for about 3km to a lunch spot and then make our way back to Bendeela where our boats are returned to Safari Kayaking and we drive back to Bowral. The cost per person for boat hire to be confirmed.  Leader will provide details when established with the hire co. Cash payable on the day. Please have the right amount of cash as we need to make a single payment. Cossies, hat, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water will be the go. NOTE: Itinerary may change!   HAZARDS: Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Participants required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

18 Feb, Wed 3:00PM				MI: Ulladulla Headland and Rockshelf (afternoon walk) [Gr:3 D:5]
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk east on the track around the headland to the lighthouse and continue along the cliff-top track until we reach the steps down to the rock shelf. Return to car park via the rock shelf and stairs. Wear shoes that you are willing to get wet. BYO refreshments for pre-sunset picnic afterwards. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Location: Ulladulla View

18 Feb, Wed 10:00AM				Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
(Date Changed) Enjoy beautiful harbour and ocean views as we walk to South Head and then to Rose Bay via Parsley Bay, Neilson Park and the Hermitage Foreshore Track. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please.   Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

19 Feb, Thu 8:30AM				Bundanoon Creek via Tooths Lookout walk and lilo adventure
Grade:5/6		Length	5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Martyn M.
(NEW!!!) Tooths Lookout to Bundanoon Creek (#610)/ Morton NP (Bundanoon) Start and finish at Tooths Lookout car park, Bundanoon. Steep descent down Tooths Track to Bundanoon Creek. Each walker will carry a lilo or the like. At the bottom of Tooths Track, we will spend the day lilo-ing on Bundanoon Creek before ascending again via Tooths Track. Note that the walk from Tooths Lookout down to Bundanoon Creek is a steep, 3km return (Grade 5) hike. The track involves a significant 300m vertical drop, featuring challenging sections, some overgrown areas, and steep, rocky terrain that requires experience. Hazards: Steep descent, creek leg will involve floating and rock scrambling. Steep ascent up the Tooths Look Out track. Mostly pristine country. Location: Bundanoon Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 8. View

19 Feb, Thu 8:01AM				Chatswood to Eastwood
Grade:4/6		Length	22km	395m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(Date Changed) We will walk mostly in the bush, shades of tall trees & along creeks & river from Chatswood station to Eastwood station via Fullers bridge. It is a part of the Great North walk from Fullers bridge to Browns Waterhole. Quite a long & challenging walk. Hopefully it will help us to lose kilos from the Xmas festivities. Creek crossings & slippery rock surfaces Location: Lane Cove River Park Map: Walking tracks of the Lane Cove Valley 1:10,000 Limit: 20. View

20 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 8: Parramatta Part 1
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Date Changed) LEADER: STEVE RINGBAUER Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister.     Map: parrammatta Limit: 10. View

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