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21 May, Fri				Bundeena to Balconies and Water Run and return
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Gary S.
We will spend an hour at Balconies for morning tea to see if any whales pose for us… They are starting to move up the coast. Flowering Banksias might also bring in the honey eaters. To register contact Gary at gdschoer@bigpond.net.au and supply your phone number, emergency contact phone number and whether a member of NPA. If so and you know membership number, tell us. This is needed for paperless registration. We will do lunch around one at Bundeena Services Club. Limit: 10. View

21 May, Fri				Even more of The Labyrinth
Grade:6/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at Wolgan Road and go through Minotaur Lair to Point Sol and climb a high point at GR 422 232. Next, head north along the spur, then turn west and find a way down to the next level towards west at about GR 4200 2356. The idea is to explore the next 400 m of pagodas and slots, until 4160 E. Return via Ariadne Needles. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

21-26 May, Fri (15:00PM)-Wed (08:00AM)				Green Gully
Grade:5/6		Length	65km		Mid North Coast Branch
Tim F.
Challenging 4-day walk along the Green Gully Track staying in huts along the way. Original group of 4 now has 2 spots free due to last-minute dropouts. See link below for details.$150 per head. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/the-green-gully-track Location: Oxley Wild Rivers NP Limit: 4. View

21 May, Fri 10:12AM				Neighbourhood Walk 17 : Chittaway Bay to Long Jetty
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	70m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Co-leader: Elena Mazur. An easy day out to beautiful Tuggerah Lake...walk from Chittaway Bay to Long Jetty. Waterbirds galore. For a preview of what you expect to see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWqja5elNSM We also hope to see one of Peter Rush's sculptures.  I saw this amazing sight when I went there in April: Baboon Delivers Another Horse See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pPcw2n2Tuw Map: Central Coast Limit: 12. View

22 May, Sat 8:00AM				Lockleys Pylon – Blue Gum Forest – Perrys Lookdown
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	730m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Well one of the classic walks is back on the table and there's no better time to do this challenging trip than in the cooler months when the air is fresh and clear and the views seem to last forever! I'm itching to see what the Grose Valley looks like at Blue Gum forest as well as in what condition, these 2 famous connecting tracks are in, so come and join me for what should be a wonderful walk. Steep descent and ascent and possibly loose rocks. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

22 May, Sat				Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other attractions. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. More amazing views. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Cullen Bullen 89313N View

23 May, Sun 7:30AM				20km plus walk series No 1: Coast Track in one day
Grade:4/6		Length	28km	900m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
The Coast Track is an incredible coastal walk/trek within an hour drive south of Sydney running from Otford to Bundeena in one of the most popular and spectacular of the NSW National Parks, the Royal National Park.  This is a long day. When RSVP, please include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking experience to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Location: Royal National Park Map: Royal NP Limit: 8. Best Walk: Otford to Bundeena View

23 May, Sun 10:14AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 24
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	100m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(Nearly fully booked) Fairy Meadow to Port Kembla North. Walk from Fairy Meadow Station to Port Kembla North on a route through Puckeys Nature Reserve, The Blue Mile, Wollongong Harbour and Headland, Wollongong Greenhouse Park and part of the perimeter around Bluescope's steelmaking operations. Part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Limit: 12. View

24 May, Mon 10:10AM				Hills around Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
If you think of Manly only as a beach, come along and change your mind. This walk climbs three hills around Manly, mainly on paths and pavements. Starting from the ferry wharf it first leads to Fairlight Beach then crosses the ridge and heads to Manly Lagoon. From the Lagoon it goes up the hill towards Freshwater, before turning back down to the Queenscliff rock pool. A long flat stretch along Queenscliff, Manly and Steyne beaches leads to the Fairy Bower rock pool. From there it climbs over the ridge to the old St Patricks College, and then to Little Manly beach before returning down to Manly Wharf. Hazards:hills and steps Location: Manly Map: Manly Limit: 14. View

24 May, Mon 8:42AM				Springwood to Faulconbridge
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	390m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk part of Birdwood Gully, up to Chapman Parade. Tracks to Grose Road, Grose Quarry and up to Adeline Park Faulconbridge, ending at Faulconbridge Station. Lovely Mountain Blue Gums. Maintain Covid protocol. Few facilities at Faulconbridge. Rough, steep parts both up and down. Slippery bits. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

25 May, Tue 7:00PM				Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meeting
					Branch
Bushwalking NSW
(Date Changed) All affiliated club members are welcome to attend Bushwalking NSW quarterly General Meetings at Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt Street, Redfern, Sydney – just 7 minutes from the station, and/or online, to learn about bushwalking, share their ideas, and represent the interests of their club. During Covid-19, meetings are held online. Contact us to register for online meetings and receive the video link. Agenda: - Chat to fellow clubs and Bushwalking NSW from 7pm - Discussion with James McCormack (Editor of Wild Magazine) on Luxury Lodges = Wilderness Lost starts at 7:30pm. Book here for your free Zoom link - Bushwalking NSW Inc. update at 8:40pm View

25 May, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Gibraltar – Bowral/Mittagong
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	290m	Southern Highlands Branch
Geoff A.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Mt Gibraltar is the highest point between Sydney and Canberra.  It also has some heritage listed Trachyte quarries.  Walking tracks provide access to these sites as well as providing lookouts where on a clear day Sydney can be seen. Hazards:  Rough and steep tracks, slippery rocks, fallen trees and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mount Gibralter Nature Reserve Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

25 May, Tue 11:31AM				Social lunch
Grade:1/6					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Geoffrey.L
(Fully Booked) It is really difficult to meet up with hiking friends at NPA walks these days as some have become fitter as they get older.  Some have slowed down a lot.  Some just want a change of lifestyle.   So that we get to see each other and catch up, we will host a yum cha at Burwood.  Cost is about $30. RSVP to either Geoffrey or Esther (eeesee@gmail.com) RSVP essential as we need to make a booking. provide member no, mobile no and emergency contact no. View the 14 20km plus walks and take up the challenge. https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?page_id=2835&leader_id=1929 Overeating. Location: Burwood View

26 May, Wed 8:45AM				Fortress Ridge and Lockleys Pylon
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	600m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Joint leader Sheila Walker. From Leura Station drive to Lockley Pylon trackhead, leave some cars and then drive back along Mt Hay Rd to the trackhead of the Fortress Ridge Trail to start the walk. Walk past Fortress Rock Lookout, the Cave and Waterfall to the Fortress Ridge Lookout, turn around, on the way back turn into Fortress Canyon Entry Track, cross Fortress Creek, then along an indistinct track to the Lockleys Pylon Track on to Lockleys Pylon, and then walk back to Lockley Pylon trackhead. Please contact leader via email to register, stating whether travelling by car as we need to drive to start of the walk and back. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, scrambling uphill on indistinct track and possible fallen trees across track. Location: Leura Limit: 15. View

26 May, Wed 10:00AM				Meadowbank to Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Denise S.
Walk from Meadowbank ferry wharf to Parramatta along the river. Option to finish at Rydalmere. Limit: 15. View

27 May, Thu				Carramar to Bankstown Airport at Milperra
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
From Carramar station we follow good paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creeks and it’s confluence with the Georges River. We finish at the intersection of Henry Lawson Drive and Milperra Road. Return by bus to Bankstown, Strathfield or Liverpool stations. Map of the area. Limit: 12. View

27 May, Thu				Cycle from Wolli Creek Railway Station to Sydney Olympic Park
Grade:3/6		Length	50km		Sydney Branch
Rob G.
(Date Changed) Cycle from Wolli Creek Railway Station to Sydney Olympic Park, via Homebush Bay and Cooks River Canal, then Newington Nature Reserve, Parramatta Foreshore return to Wolli Creek Rail. Approx 50 kms. Meet at Wolli Creek Railway Station at 9am for 9:15am start. Finish approx. 3:30 to 4pm. Must book in with leader. Bring picnic morning/afternoon tea and/or lunch or purchase along the way. Must bring spare tube and repair kit. No helmet no go! View

28 May, Fri 9:28PM				Bruces Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
From Medlow Bath walk roads and trails to Katoomba Airport. Steep down and up to cross Katoomba Creek. Govetts Creek and Wentworth Creek also have to be crossed. Steep loose trail in places. Creek crossings. Location: Medlow Bath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

28-30 May, Fri (20:33PM)-Sun (00:00AM)				Lost Chord Crater, Lee Castle and Labyrinth Peak
Grade:6/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
WALK POSTPONED.   A 3-day pack walk. Limited numbers. Day 1: Park at Benjang Gap, GR 300 930. Walk to Lee Creek and then upstream to GR 328 904. Take water for the day (or carry from home). Climb to Lost Chord Crater, continue to Lost Chord Saddle, then climb south-west on Tal Tal Ridge to about GR 339 890. Descend into a tributary of Lee Creek at about GR 330 884. Take water for high camp and next morning, climb westwards and camp at around GR 324 885. If time permits, explore high cliffs to the south-east (we may even camp there). About 12 km. Day 2: Spend the morning exploring Lee Castle immediately to the north-west, then descend into Lee Creek, take water for the high camp and the next day and climb to Labyrinth Saddle (eastern end) at GR 315 903. Then climb Labyrinth Peak, GR 311 901, to camp. About 6 km. Day 3: Return to the Labyrinth Saddle. Explore around to the north and north-east. If possible, descend into a tributary of Lee Creek at around GR 316 909; otherwise return to the saddle and use a known descent route to the north. Walk back to the cars. About 8 km. Mostly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Talooby 89324N Limit: 8. View

28 May, Fri 9:30AM				Neighbourhood walk 18 : Thornleigh to Eastwood
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ewan C.
(Fully Booked) Walk from Thornleigh to Eastwood via Thornleigh Park, The Great North Walk and Terry Creek Track. Optional Lunch at Eastwood Hotel (which specialises in Korean food). Creek crossing...may get wet feet. Map: Lane Cover River Park Limit: 18. View

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