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12 Jan, Sun 8:30AM Abrahams Bosom, Currarong
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSwim | A trip that involves swimming(NEW!!!) Departing from the carpark at Abrahams Bosom Beach we will then visit Whale Point where there is the wreck of the “Merimbula” a steamship, then past Wilsons Beach and onto Abrahams Head and Lobster Bay.  We will then complete whatever is open on the rest of the circuit. Plenty of time for a swim if it's hot!  Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve 8:30 am.   Travel Distance: 154km Return.  Contact leader essential for time & details … subject to change
Location: Currarong View

13 Jan, Mon 9:03AM Bedford Creek Pools
Grade:4/6 Length 13km  450m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) Visit Adams Lookout before heading down to Bedford Pool. Cross Bedford Creek and explore beyond Lester Pool. Return back to Bedford Pool. Visit Terrace Falls and Victor Falls on the way back to Hazelbrook Station. Creek crossings could involve wading, as stepping stones tend to be slippery at Bedford Pool. Some off track.
Location: Hazelbrook
Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

13 Jan, Mon 8:30AM Family walk and swim – around the Bogey Hole
Grade:1/6 Milton Branch
32009
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFamily | A trip that is planned to cater for children and their parents.(NEW!!!) Family activity that can be tailored to the children and the weather. We may walk a short loop around the Bogey Hole (about 2.5km) or a longer walk around the One Track for all (about 5km). Mid morning we plan to be back at the Bogey Hole for a water play and swim.  How far and where we go will depend on the age of the participants and on the weather.  Note: All children need to be accompanied by a parent/ grandparent/ guardian. Bring water, snacks, swim gear etc. We will leave the swim gear in the cars while we walk.  Meet: 8.30am at the Golfie Car Park
Location: Mollymook View

15 Jan, Wed 9:00AM Cremorne to Balmoral
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  75m Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Walk from Cremorne Point to Balmoral via Mosman Bay, Sirius Cove, Taronga Zoo, Bradley’s Head and Chowder Bay.  Bush tracks and beautiful harbour views. One or two steep hills. Bookings only from one week before the walk.
Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

15 Jan, Wed 9:00AM Washerwomans Beach to Cunjurong Point
Grade:2/6 Length 7km Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(NEW!!!) Walk from Washerwomans Beach via Red Head, Inyadda Beach and Manyana.  Beach to Cunjurong Pt. This is a mix of beach and road for the best views ever! Coffee etc. at Cunjurong Point Café. This is the last time Paul is conducting this walk so book in early! It’s a big favourite.  Depart: Mick Ryan reserve 9.00am.  Return Journey: 50km.  Contact leader essential for time and details. Subject to change.
Location: Manyana View

17 Jan, Fri 9:30AM The Suburbs series: Balmain
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(NEW!!!) We will walk through some of the streets and parks of the Balmain peninsula, getting to know the colonial and industrial history of the suburb. We will finish with an optional lunch at one of Balmain's historic pubs. Please indicate when registering if you will be having lunch. Some steep sections and stairs.
Location: Balmain Limit: 16. View

18 Jan, Sat 8:00AM Twister and Rocky Creek Canyon
Grade:4/6 Length 6km  100m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Twister Canyon is, without a doubt, one of the most fun canyons you can do without needing to abseil as it has multiple pools in which to jump and swim or, in places, scramble down. It isn't very long and usually takes about 3 hours and then runs into Rocky Creek Canyon. I plan to do Rocky Creek just before the big swim and reverse back up the canyon, depending on water levels. Participants must have the following, helmet, wetsuit, PFD and waterproof pack or inner bag. Rock scrambling on slippery rocks.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

19 Jan, Sun 9:00AM Broulee Island Walk and Snork
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
Elaine R.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Drive to Broulee Beach for a leisurely walk and rock-hop around Broulee Island. Some sheltered spots for a snorkel and a picnic lunch.  Map: Craigies Batemans Bay & District.  Depart: Behind Ulladulla Civic Centre 9am.  Travel: 150 km.
Location: Broulee
Map: Craigies Batemans Bay and District View

20 Jan, Mon 9:39AM Wallaces Lookout
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.Walk 3km out along Hat Hill Rd. Take vague path out to Wallaces Lookout. Return along road to take a steep track down to Popes Glen. Walking back to Blackheath Station. Some off track. Some steep track. Creek crossing.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba and MtWilson Limit: 20. View

22 Jan, Wed 9:00AM Burrill Lake – West Arm
Grade:3/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
Elaine R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(NEW!!!) Explore Giriwa Bagan ‘goanna country’ walking trail along the southern side of Burrill Lake. Signs along the track highlight more than 20,000 years of continuous Aboriginal culture in this area. Find out about bush medicines, or food like the edible native cherry, and cabbage tree palms which provide basket weaving material and visit a fascinating Aboriginal rock shelter.  Depart: Lions park Burrill 9.00 amContact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change
Location: Burrill Lake View

22 Jan, Wed Paddle Burrill Lake
Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripPicnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(NEW!!!) Contact John and Leanne if you feel like a paddle on the day. The aim is to meet up with the walkers for a picnic morning tea. Will only go ahead if there is sufficient interest and if the weather is suitable. Please make sure to bring PFD's, morning tea. Also sunscreen and insect repellent.  Contact leader essential for time and meeting details.....subject to change
Location: Burrill Lake View

22 Jan, Wed 9:11AM Umina to Pearl Bech
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) From Umina walk along beach and coast of Brisbane Water to Pearl Beach. Possible visit to Arboretum, and also swim. Beautiful water views and bush tracks. Some street walking. Bookings only from one week before the walk please.
Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View

24 Jan, Fri 9:30AM Eastwood to Macquarie Centre
Grade:2/6 Sydney Branch
Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Kevin Cliffe. Nice walk on paths at first through parks near creek. Creek crossing for a bit of excitement. Good views out to parramatta, Olympic Park and beyond. Steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees, path to. plus stately houses Creek crossing View

24 Jan, Fri 9:30AM Two Creeks Track to The Seven Australians Park and Swain Gardens.
Grade:2/6 Length 6km  120m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) Leader: Kevin Cliffe Starting from Lindfield Station, we cover part of the Two Creeks Track to The Seven Australians Park and Swain Gardens. The walk ends at Killara Station. Beautiful bush and water views. Roses are in bloom at this time of the year Slippery sections Limit: 12. View

25 Jan, Sat 8:00AM Ironpot Mountain~Tinpot Hill~Galong Creek circuit
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longGalong Creek offers the adventurous walker multiple waterfalls to admire as well as numerous swimming holes to enjoy in an area not often visited deep in the Megalong Valley. Rock scrambling.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Jenolan 89303N Limit: 12. View

26 Jan, Sun 7:30AM Sussex inlet and Oaky Island Paddle
Length 15km Milton Branch
Mike J.
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripPicnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnic(NEW!!!) Grade: Medium - PFDs compulsory.  Distance: About 15km.  Details: Launch from near the caravan park in River Road at Sussex inlet (just before crossing the bridge over the lagoon). Paddle into St George's Basin for morning tea at lovely Oaky Island. Paddle down the inlet to the entrance and return to the boat ramp near the bowling club. Bring lunch or hang out for fish and chips.  Depart: Mick Ryan Park Milton 7:30 am Travel: 70km.  Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change
Location: Sussex Inlet
Map: Sussex Inlet 1:25,000 View

26 Jan, Sun 7:30AM Wollangambe 2 Canyon
Grade:4/6 Length 9km  300m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.If you've ever liloed Wollangambe 1 Canyon and wondered what it's like downstream, then this is your chance to find out. Stunning cliff lines, gorgeous pools with several side trip canyons worth investigating and lots more! Participants must have the following, Helmet, flotation device such as a lilo or surfmat, PFD and waterproof pack or inner. Rock scrambling between the pools.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

27 Jan, Mon 8:55AM Linden to Woodford – swim
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  528m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Meet at Linden station. Walk to Linden via Donohoe's grave and King's Cave. Then along Glossop Road. Steep down to Lake Woodford. Fire trails to Paradise Pool. SWIM. Fire trails back to Woodford station. Roads, steep downs. Water, rough, trip hazards
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

29 Jan, Wed 10:00AM Dee Why to Manly
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  80m Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Walk from Dee Why along cliff top walk to Curl Curl, then Freshwater and on to Manly along trails, beach and footpaths. Bookings only from one week before the walk please. Opportunity for a swim at Freshwater or Manly.
Location: Northern Beaches Limit: 15. View

31 Jan, Fri 9:00AM Paddle Burnum Burnum Boat ramp to The Needles. (#K202)
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 13km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.From the Burnum Burnum Boat Ramp we'll head upstream to the head of waters of Woronora River for lunch and a short bushwalk to see the old Cobb & Co road to the Illawarra. - Kayak hire available from Woronora Boatshed Ph 9545 2584. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Notes: - Friendly tides. - School holidays. - New departure location. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats.
Location: Woronora River Limit: 12. View

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