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4 Dec, Wed 9:45AM Cockatoo Island
Grade:2/6 Length 5km  50m Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Explore historic Cockatoo Island. Bookings only from one week before the walk please.
Location: Cockatoo Is Limit: 15. View

4 Dec, Wed 3:00PM Nuggan Pt, Meroo Headland afternoon/evening
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
Paul B.
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Walk to Nuggan Point from Meroo Head Campsite. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches. BBQ following. BYO snags, condiments and treats. Or veggies! Depart 3pm, behind Civic Centre, Ulladulla Travel: 40 km return
Location: Meroo NP Limit: 20. View

6 Dec, Fri 5:58PM Magical by night….Birdwood Gully
Grade:3/6 Length 5km  200m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.RSVP closed Monday 2/12/24 5 pm. Leader: Philip Wright. Fireflies . Glow worms. We have dinner at Springwood before we walk  to see the fly flies followed by  Glow worms. Thai/ Hotel/IGA/Sports Club/Cafe/ Petrol Station available at Springwood.  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. View

6 Dec, Fri 9:00AM St Ives walk
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  320m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.RSVP Direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com   Commencing Kitchener Street, St Ives and heading towards the fairly steep Management Trail up to the Wild Flower Garden and onto the Information Centre to view the native plants, snake and lizard on display. Coffee is available there from the machine.  Stop for morning tea.   Continue to St Ives Showground where Tree Tops is situated, a challenging climbing area for all ages, view other venues and have our packed lunch.  Return to the WFG.  Option to leave the WFG onto Mona Vale Road for a bus to Gordon Station or continue back to Kitchener Street initially on a different WFG route and return via the Management Trail. Limit: 15. View

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.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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

7 Dec, Sat 6:05AM Upper Bungleboori Creek and Ravines South of Waratah Ridge
Grade:5/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFind out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for the future generations. Park vehicles on a side road off Waratah Ridge Road at GR 455 010. Follow an old trail south till GR 461 005, then descend a gully to the south to a tributary of Bungleboori. Follow it downstream to Bungleboori. Climb out on a spur at GR 469 994, head north to the trail and then visit the Five Ladies Lookout. If there is time, we will also visit the Midsummer Nights Grotto. Walk back to the vehicles. Wet feet and more. Bring dry bags. Scrambling and exposure. About 7 km.
Location: Gardens of Stone SCA
Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

9 Dec, Mon 8:29AM Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  350m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.From the station walk to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return via Link Track to Campfire Creek.
Location: Glenbrook
Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

11 Dec, Wed 9:00AM Bawley Point to Nuggan Point
Grade:2/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
Jon R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLed by Jon and Elaine. A mostly shaded walk from Bawley Reserve (off Johnson Street) to Nuggan Point via bush tracks. Coffee in Bawley afterwards.
Location: Bawley Reserve View

11 Dec, Wed 9:30AM Thornleigh to Pennant Hills
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  50m Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Walk from Thornleigh to Pennant Hills. Beautiful bush. Bookings only from one week before the walk. Some creek crossings.
Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

11 Dec, Wed 11:30AM Walkers get together
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalkers 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
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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( Queen Camilla visited on 22/10/24), The glamorous Waterloo metro station)  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.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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

14 Dec, Sat 9:15AM Mermaid Pools and Tahmoor Gorge
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  340m Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) The Bargo River flows into Mermaid Pools and then on through the Tahmoor Gorge. This walk beside the river passes next to the pools and then descend to the gorge and river. Impressive views of the Mermaid Pools and water falls and cascades in the gorge. The track joins the valley floor and crosses the river twice then returns to the cliff edge via Rosies Pass. Return back to cars via views of Mermaid Pools and the Bargo River. A short walk with time for a swim in the river canyon. Hazards include slippery rocks, steep descents, river crossings.
Location: Tahmoor
Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 15. View

15 Dec, Sun 9:00AM Paddling for Beginners – on Berringer Lake
Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.This is to allow members who would like to paddle a kayak but do not feel comfortable over longer distances. John will take people who are more experienced further around the lake while Leanne will help introduce those who are 1st time paddlers. Please make sure to bring PFDs, morning tea and lunch. Also sunscreen and insect repellent.
Location: Conjola Limit: 10. View

16 Dec, Mon 8:55AM Linden to Woodford
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  350m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Kings Cave, Paradise Pool then up to Woodford Station. Visit a house chimney in the bush just off our normal trail. Care needed at house site with old rusting objects. Track is rough in places. Track vague in places.
Location: Linden
Map: Springwood and Katoomba Limit: 20. View

16 Dec, Mon 10:00AM Monday walkers Christmas lunch +/or walk “Hidden from Plain Sight”
Grade:2/6 Length 6km  100m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Updated Details) 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 (check out the menu on http://www.pyrmontbridgehotel.com/). Lunch will be preceded, of course, by a gentle walk to work up an appetite. Walk starts 10:00am from Wynyard Park. Lunch at 12:30pm. Bookings with Renate - please indicate whether you are coming for lunch / walk /both.   overindulgence
Location: Darling Harbour
Map: Darling Harbour Limit: 20. View

20 Dec, Fri 9:00AM Paddle Tallowa Dam to Bundanoon Creek (#K150)
Passes through 3 LGA's.
Wingecarribee Shire Council
Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6 Length 16km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Leader Changed) 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
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.
 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.
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21 Dec, Sat 9:00AM Clovelly Beach Christmas picnic
Grade:1/6 Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.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

21 Dec, Sat 5:30PM Solstice Sunset Picnic at Mt Bushwalker
Grade:3/6 Length 7km Milton Branch
32009
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.With your dinner and your choice of drinks in your backpack we walk out to Mt Bushwalker for a picnic dinner. We’ll watch the shadows lengthen and admire the sunset over the Budawangs. We walk back starting with twilight, but it will be dark by the time we get to the cars. Note: Take a torch with you. If there is no sun, the walk will be cancelled. Darkness, uneven surfaces
Location: Morton NP View

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