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3 Jul, Tue 9:39AM |
Marayong – Breakfast Creek – Lake Woodcroft – Doonside |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
8.5km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
Walk along streets, cycleways, paths, nice parklands and Lake Woodcroft. Mostly flat. Option to catch bus to Blacktown Station after 6.5km or 2km further walk to Doonside Station. Train return to city.
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3 Jul, Tue 9:30AM |
Mt Alexandra Circuit |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
700m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
David W. |
(Date Changed) Mt Alexander Circuit - Red Track. This walk follows the track through forest, along creeks and beneath the M5 Motorway. The Nattai River and Gibbergunyah Creek are crossed on the way. There are views and waterfalls along the route. Rough track, steep steps, slippery rocks and 4 creek crossings. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20.
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3 Jul, Tue 3:30PM |
Understorey |
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Branch |
Janine K. |
NPA’s film 'Understorey' directed by David Gallan will be highlighted at the Australian Historical Association's annual conference at the Australian National University in July 2018. Academic historians from universities around Australia will gather and have the opportunity to view 'Understorey' and listen to an expert academic panel about the political, social and ecological issues raised in the 'Understorey'.
Tom Griffiths, Professor of History and Director of the Centre for Environmental History at the Australian National University will chair the panel discussion of 'Understorey'.
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4 Jul, Wed 9:30AM |
Annandale to Glebe Point |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
Level ramble from Annandale to Glebe Point.
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4 Jul, Wed 9:00AM |
Matron Porter Drive to Garrad’s Reserve |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
Wendy |
Walk on trails through forest to return to meeting point, with maybe a short diversion to Narrawallee Inlet. This is a very gentle downhill walk most of the way. Bring refreshments to have at Narawallee Inlet on the site of the old Oyster Farm.
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4 Jul, Wed |
Wentwort Falls Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
350m |
Illawarra Branch |
Adrian J. |
(Updated Details) Due to the continuing closure of Wentworth and Roberts passes the alternate route will include the Kings Tableland loop from Rocket Point and the Short Cut Track to the Conservation Hut and continue to Inspiration Point via Lilians Bridge. Similar Distance, less ascent.
(Original plan was) From Wentworth Falls Station follow Darwins Walk then descend to Wentworth Falls. Continue down Slacks Stairs and along Wentworth Pass. Branch off to Roberts Pass and ascend to Inspiration Point with good lookouts. Walk past the Fairmont Resort and follow the Nature Trail back to Wentworth Falls. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S
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5 Jul, Thu 10:00AM |
Book presentation to NPA |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B. |
Jean’s Group will present the 2 Photo Books which are a compilation of treasured moments over several years of walking with Jean Blackman. All welcome. Option to take lunch to suitable green space on Light Rail route. Coffee at the Tramsheds.
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5-7 Jul, Thu (10:00AM)-Sat (15:00PM) |
Colo River |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
17km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
Kaye B. |
From Hollow Rock on the Culoul Range, descend Bob Buck Pass 7 and following the river for two leisurely days along the beautiful Colo, camping in overhangs. Exit via Crawfords Pass. No need to carry water or tents. Steep descent, walking poles useful. Small rockface step-up on exit. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Six Brothers 90314S Limit: 5.
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6 Jul, Fri 8:25AM |
Pisgah Ridge to Glenbrook |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
(Fully Booked) Easy walk along Pisgah Ridge. Rough track then to cross Breakfast Creek and up to Bennett Ridge. Make way to Euroka Clearing. Walk to station. Mostly on tracks. Some rough tracks with a bit of scrambling. Some off-track. Creek crossings. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15.
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6 Jul, Fri 9:58AM |
Watsons Bay to Bronte |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H. |
Coastal cliff walk from The Gap to Bronte Beach. Parks, walkways, steep sections with steps. Moderate pace. At finish a bus to Bondi Junction Station.
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7-8 Jul, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (16:00PM) |
Six Foot Track |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
20km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
Richard T. |
A pack walk in the Megalong Valley along a section of the Six Foot Track. Lovely scenery and a great campsite next to the Coxs River. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 12.
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8 Jul, Sun 9:00AM |
Burrill Lake to Narrawallee |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
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Milton Branch |
Evelyn M. |
Possible for some to leave walk at Ulladulla. Walk encompasses beaches, headlands, heathland and bush with many lovely coastal views. http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/ Map: Milton 89272N and Tabourie 89272S
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8 Jul, Sun 10:00AM |
Community Forum on Biodiversity |
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Branch |
General Community Event |
Anyone interested in the future of nature in the Central West would be welcome to attend. There will be speakers from National Parks Association, Nature Conservation Council, the Environment Defenders’ Office and local experts, as well as discussion and workshops on two main themes: recent changes to land clearing legislation affecting biodiversity (morning) and Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area: a case study in conservation (with reference to the draft plan of management - and a possible new major bike track development - due to be on exhibition soon).
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8 Jul, Sun |
Nattai NP |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
300m |
Illawarra Branch |
Graham B. |
Walk Mt Alexandra Reserve and edge of Nattai NP to 40’ Falls and Boxvale Lookout and return. A nice varied walk in the "wilderness" close to town. Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 15.
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9 Jul, Mon 9:55AM |
Little Zig Zag |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
375m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Pulpit Rock, Bushranger Cave, Little Zig Zag, Mt Piddington. Old track, poorly maintained. Rock scrambling. Location: Mt Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 20.
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10 Jul, Tue 9:37AM |
Eastwood to Rhodes |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F. |
Fairly flat walk, easy grade. Train return to city from Rhodes.
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10 Jul, Tue 9:30AM |
Les Lambert Lookout |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
David W. |
Les Lambert Lookout. Walk through the locked gate at the entrance to Budderoo National Park and follow the Hindmarch Pass Track until reaching an unmarked track to the left which leads to Les Lambert Lookout. This provides a lovely lunch place among the rocks with wonderful views into Upper Kangaroo Valley. Rough track, fallen trees, unfenced cliffs and steep ascent/descent. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 20.
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11 Jul, Wed |
Audley |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
Gary S. |
A walk to Audley to share photographic skills... I have a new camera and will have 2 people on board to help with tuition.
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11 Jul, Wed 9:19AM |
Glenbrook circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Fritz W. |
Glenbrook to Glenbrook via Bluff Reserve Lookout, Sandstone Quarry, Knapsack Bridge, Elisabeth Lookout and back to Glenbrook Station. Some steps and climbs.
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11 Jul, Wed 9:30AM |
Rocks area |
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Length |
3km |
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Sydney Branch |
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S. |
Level ramble the Rocks area.
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