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11 Sep, Sat 8:00AM				Sunnyside canyon and the Acoustic chamber
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
On this walk we enter a world of great beauty as Sunnyside creek /canyon is followed and explored. One of the highlights is the enormous Acoustic chamber but there are plenty more too including dramatic cliff lines, overhangs, lookout points, and much more. So bring along your sense of adventure and you won't be disappointed! Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Newnes State Forest and Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

12 Sep, Sun 9:41AM				Cowan to Brooklyn
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	500m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) To celebrate the completion of The Harbour to Hawkesbury series of walk, we'll do a celebration walk from Cowan to Brooklyn, followed by the classic Fish and Chips. This is a very popular walk. The highlight of the whole walk is the incredibly picturesque Jerusalem Bay, which makes a great spot for a mid walk swim. At this time of the year, it is a wildflowers lover's paradise... Boronia, Grevillea, Tea Tree, Rice flowers, Pea flowers, just to name a few. Some rock scrambling and steep sections. Limit: 12. View

16 Sep, Thu 9:00AM				Mt Victoria – Bardens Lookout, Mt York and Lockyers Track Head
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Travel by car to start of Cox Road Walking Track along Mt York Road, pass through a couple of lookouts including Bardens Lookout to Mt York and then on to Lockyers Track Head and back along Lockyers Road track. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Mount Victoria Limit: 12. View

17 Sep, Fri 9:17AM				Colour walk series No 6: Rock orchids galore
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	240m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Spring is orchid time.  Sylvan Grove Native Garden has such an array of Rock Orchids. They are majestic flowers to admire.  https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/environment/parks-reserves/sylvan-grove-native-garden It s also a botanical garden with a variety of plants.  After the garden, we will take a walk in Georges National Park with great views of the river.  Spring flowers including native orchids will be plenty. Can arrive early to have coffee before the connecting bus. More options on South Side of the Station.   Steep and slippery sections Map: Picnic Point Limit: 12. View

17-19 Sep, Fri-Sun				Newnes Weekend away
					Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
(Cabins Full - Waitlist operating) Following on from last year’s successful weekend, we will be back again, bigger and better. This year, the weekend will be dedicated to the memory of our good friend Jim Romanowski. After last year’s weekend, Jim twice asked to make it an annual event, so here it is. Drive to Newnes on Friday afternoon, share accommodation in the comfy and fully equipped Newnes cabins, or stay in the five-star camping ground. Friday night, the famous ukes will be back for a sing-along out the front of the pub. Saturday, a range of walks will be offered with various grades and leaders, the Glowworm Tunnel with a small canyon will be one. Saturday night includes surprise entertainment on the grassed area outside the pub including a toast to Jim. Sunday morning sleep-in then walk to the top of Mystery Mountain for brunch, great views and pagoda exploring. For those interested, a walk around the ruins on Sunday afternoon is available. Cost is approximately $120 pp for both nights in a cabin or $50 for a campsite. Leftover money will be donated equally to The Shepherd Centre and The Colong Foundation. Walks grades 3 and 4. View

19 Sep, Sun 8:37AM				20km plus walk series : Berowra to Mount Colah
Grade:4/6		Length	17km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Berowa to Mt Colah.  This is not quite over 20 km but you will feel like you have been walking about that much due to the terrain. Steep and Slippery sections Location: Berowar and Berowra Valley NP Limit: 12. View

19-24 Sep, Sun (10:24AM)-Fri (15:00PM)				Colour Walk Series: A few days in the Mountains
					Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-leaders: Bob R and Ewan Cain. Expression of Interest is sought to stay a few days in Upper Blue Mountains and do day walks. Expect to see waratahs, orchids, wattles and other native flowers.   Itinerary includes: Mount Wilson; Wallangambe; Gross Valley; Six foot track; Grand Canyon; Blue Gum Swamp; Mount Solitary     Steep and slippery sections Map: Blue Mountains View

19 Sep, Sun 10:16AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains anniversary walk
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Leader: Allan Porter. To mark the anniversary of "Crossing the Blue Mountains 2020", we will do the "Magical Wentworth Falls to Lawson via Bruces Walk" again. Begin with the Maple trees lined streets of beautiful Wentworth Falls. It’s a memorable walk with wildflowers galore (Waratahs, Bearded Orchids, Sun orchids, Caladenia, greenhoods) waterfalls, caves, gum forests, sassafras’s forests, birdlife and majestic views. This walk is not for you if you don’t like creek crossings (5), steep climbs and vertical ladders (4). Steep and slippery sections, slides and rock scrambling. Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 15. View

22-27 Sep, Wed (09:00AM)-Mon (16:00PM)				Pack walk to base camp at Cascade Hut
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	300m	Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
Drive to Jindabyne on day 1. Day 2 drive to Dead Horse Gap and walk 10k to Cascade Hut and set up tents and explore the area. Day 3 walk with day pack towards Tin Mind huts or to Tin Mind Falls, returning to Cascade Hut for the night. Day 4 - Either walk part way back to cars or day walk towards The Chimneys. Day 5 - Walk back to cars, then Jindabyne for the night. Return home the following day. Pace: unhurried. Min distance 20k, more if other options are taken up. If unknown to leader, please advise walking experience. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Chimneys Ridge 85241N View

24 Sep, Fri 9:01AM				Mount Solitary via Golden Stairs
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	900m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) We start from Narrow Neck carpark, go via Botting's Lookout, Golden Stairs, Ruined Castle along the Federal Pass, Ruined Castle Track and Mount Solitary Walking Track to the summit of Mount Solitary (950m).  At this time of the year, you will see the majestic Waratahs.  To register for the walk, please email me your mobile no, emergency contact no and NPA membership no. Medium pace walk.   Very steep and slippery sections. Rock scrambling. Location: Katoomba Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View

25 Sep, Sat 9:34AM				Colour walk series No 7: Australilan Botanical Garden
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan showcases Australian flora amongst 416 hectares of rolling hills, lakes, lawns and gardens. In the late 18th century, the discovery of a new continent filled with exotic plants unknown to the rest of the world created waves of excitement in the field of botany. The Australian Botanic Garden displays approximately 2000 of these plants via themed gardens across the site as well as the Connections Garden, a four-hectare intensely cultivated space right in the heart of the Garden. Other features of the Garden include a restaurant, visitor centre with gift shop, free gas barbecues and acres of Cumberland Plain Woodland to explore. Come September, the paper daisies become an attraction for visitors. Various species of Waratahs will be flowering too. After seeing the floral display, we will walk to the Sundial, Mount Annan Peak, the Blue Tree before leaving the Garden to visit Lake Yandel'ora before catching the bus home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prA-sCPA7rM Location: Mt Annan Limit: 12. View

25 Sep, Sat 9:00AM				Tahmoor Gorge and Mermaids Pool circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The Tahmoor Gorge circuit follows the very scenic Bargo River and includes the extremely beautiful Mermaid pools and a myriad of cascades and lesser waterfalls along the way. There is a high cliff line track too and we will follow both on this circuit. A walk not to missed especially as the spring flowers should be out in profusion. Rock hopping and some scrambling. Map: Picton 90294S and Bargo 90293 View

26 Sep, Sun 10:02AM				Submarine Rock…Centre of the Universe
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Cancelled) An opportunity to be in the middle of wilderness.... Actually the "Centre of Universe" "994" to see the Submarine Rock, the  Wollangambe River and pagodas, without having have to tackle difficult or dangerous tracks. At this time of the year, there will be abundant display of wildflowers, including waratahs, orchids and the not easily found Pterostylis tunstallii. Steep and slippery sections, obstacles. Location: Bell Map: Wollangambe Limit: 10. View

28 Sep - 3 Oct, Tue-Sun				The Hay Plains
Grade:2/6				50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) Down on the Hay Plains there is a delightful national park along the banks of the Lachlan River. This is a multi-day trip to explore various locations within that park, to see just what biodiversity there is on the property, to learn of its history with one of the people who grew up on site (our very own beloved Valerie Atkinson) and to just enjoy the immensity of the open spaces.     Location: Kalyarr Map: Maude 7729S, Oxley 7729N, Illilliwa 7829S, and One Tree 7829N Limit: 15. View

1 Oct, Fri 9:51AM				Colour walk series No 8: Cherry Tree Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Cherry Tree Walk is a beautiful walk in Bowral. It consists of a walking/bike track beside the Mittagong Rivulet and 526 cherry trees that have been planted, dedicated to each and every soldier who died during the Vietnam War. The walk is particularly attractive in spring when the cherry trees are in flower. Incorporated into the design of the War Memorial has been a monument, inscribed with the names of the Australians who gave their lives in the service of their country. Then we continue to the Southern Highlands Botanical Garden. Limit: 12. View

2-4 Oct, Sat (08:31AM)-Mon (14:30PM)				Mcleans Pass to Dead Tree Camp (the Pondage) 3 day campout and exploration
Grade:3/6				500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Quite simply this is my favourite campsite in the entire Gardens of Stone NP as it is situated in an area of extreme beauty as well as having the advantage of a spectacular and pristine canyon nearby which gives us pure water and seemingly endless pagodas to explore, photograph and enjoy. The sunrises and sunsets from here have to be seen to be believed with wonderful views of Pantoneys Crown, Baal Bone ridge and far beyond. This will be a weekend to submerge yourself in the realm of the senses, relax with friends and emerge refreshed and energized! Rock scrambling. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

3 Oct, Sun 8:00AM				20km plus walk series : Circular Quay to Greenwich
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
We walk from Circular Quay To Greenwich, return from Wollostonecraft Station Steep and Slippery Sections Limit: 12. View

4-11 Oct, Mon (14:00PM)-Mon (10:00AM)				Warrumbungles and Mt Kaputar
Grade:4/6					Sydney Branch
Bob R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We will walk classics like the Breadknife & Grand High Tops and Mt Exmouth, as well as some shorter walks. Expect abundant wildflowers. Walks up to 17k, with up to 750m elevation gain, steep sections, and stairs. Leader will book group camping site for the Warrumbungles 4-8 October. Non-campers will need to book own accommodation. All can book own accommodation for Mt Kaputar 8-11 October. Cabins and campsites are available at Dawson Spring. Limit: 12. View

8 Oct, Fri 9:25AM				Colour walk series No 9 : Spit to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader will be Claire Finnigan. Today we walk the classic Spit to Manly walk that doesn't require introduction.  It is a popular walk through bush with superb water views. It's the time of the year when The Flannel Flowers bloom.  It is always an amazing show at this location.  Pink Flannel Flowers stole the show in summer 2021.  Now is the time to admire the (White) Flannel Flower again. At the end of the walk, the options are plenty: ice cream, fish and chips, coffee, pub, swim Steep and slippery sections Limit: 12. View

9 Oct, Sat 9:00AM				Capertee Valley birdwatching and photography
Grade:1/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The Capertee Valley on the western fringe of the Blue mountains is a bird watchers' paradise if you know where to go with a wide variety of birds not often seen around Sydney. So bring your binos, camera and picnic lunch, and we'll try and spot as many of our feathered friends as possible. View

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