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23 Nov, Sat 8:30AM				Hermit Track – Dobsons Cave – Little River – Aqua Pools Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
After having done this wonderful walk in winter I vowed to return in the warmth of almost summer and experience its pristine pools and cascades with a swim or three as we meander our way along the very picturesque Little River. This is a no-hurry walk with lots of stops to fully savour our surroundings. Some scrambling. Location: Southern highlands Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 12. View

24 Nov, Sun 7:30AM				Poseidon Arena: Zeus and Sisyphean Ridges
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park at GR 270 183 on Moffitt Trail. Walk east and explore Sisyphean Ridge. Continue east and climb Zeus Minor and then the Zeus Ridge. Explore its remarkable pagodas and rock formations, moving southwards, then descend towards Moffitt Trail and the cars. Scrambling and exposure. About 6k. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA and Ben Bullen SF Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

26 Nov, Tue 9:30AM				Lake Alexandra to White Cat Mtn (#062)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	340m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Jerry
From Lake Alexandra we head down to the junction of Gibbergunyah Ck and Nattai River. After crossing the Nattai R we pick our way up a single track to Beasleys LO at the top of White Cat Mtn for lunch. Return via the same route. Rough track, slippery rocks, river crossing, steep descent. Location: Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong) Limit: 20. View

29 Nov, Fri 9:00AM				Metro Series: Macquarie Park Metro to Macquarie University Metro
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
(NEW!!!) Walk from Macquarie Park Metro to Macquarie Uni Metro via De Burghs Bridge, Lane Cove Valley Walk and Browns Waterhole. Lovely bush but some road walking at the start. If time permits we can explore Macquarie University including the History Museum, the Macquarie Room and the Biology Discovery Centre. Bookings only from two weeks before the walk please. Bush track is rocky and uneven in places. Noisy traffic along Lane Cove Rd at the beginning of walk. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

30 Nov, Sat 8:00PM				The Grand Canyon by night. Neates Glen to Evans Lookout
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) Most people have walked the famous Grand Canyon in the daytime, but have you ever experienced it at night? Why would you want to do this you may well ask! Well, for starter,s you'll see an incredible display of glowworms that make the Glowworm Tunnel pale into insignificance. If lucky, you may also see glider possums, frogs, crayfish, bats and other denizens of the night. The one thing you won't see is the usual crowds that frequent the Grand Canyon in the daytime. Last time I did this walk we only encountered a couple of people. Bring a torch. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

30 Nov, Sat 8:00AM				Upper Grose wanderings
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) A walk in the upper reaches of the Grose River which will probably surprise you with its diversity including some truly outstanding examples of pagodas and overhang caves. There should also be quite a few late flowering flowers out too. Expect about 50% off-track walking and some rock scrambling along the way, but nothing too demanding. People booking this will have preference for the night walk I'm planning later on in the evening after dinner. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: mt.wilson Limit: 12. View

3 Dec, Tue 9:00AM				Dharawal Pools (#980)
Fully inside Campbelltown City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	320m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
This park protects the largest surviving koala population in greater Sydney. Stokes and O’Hares Creeks enclose a succession of idyllic waterholes, three of which are accessed on this delightful walk. Keep looking up for those koalas! Well-formed tracks/fire trails. One steep section of track. Some clambering down sandstone near swimming holes. Slippery Rocks. Walking poles recommended. Possible drop bears. Location: Dharawal NP (Wedderburn) Limit: 20. View

6 Dec, Fri 1:49PM				Gorgeous by day, Magical by night Birdwood Gully.
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leaders: Allan Porter and Philip Wright. Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night. It is a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Very easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and amazing atmosphere. Fireflies . Glow worms. We walk twice, once in the afternoon and once after dark. We have a break to have dinner before we walk  to see the fly flies followed by  Glow worms. Thai/ Hotel/IGA/Sports Club/Cafe/ Petrol Station available at Springwood.  You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright Headlamp, preferably with red light,  with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Many steps, metal bits on ground, small creek crossings, muddy in parts. Limit:8. T: Central 12:18 pm Springwood 1:49 pm Limit: 8. View

7 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.
(NEW!!!) 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

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.  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 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 7:30AM				October Creek Canyon – Du Faur Creek Canyon – Joes Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) 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

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.
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

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

7 Feb, Fri 9:00AM				Strathfield historic walk part 2
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader : Lynne Hewitt.   Limit: 15. 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

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

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